Authentic Living
Authentic Living
Roxanne provides an empowering and supportive space for everyone to listen and engage in thought provoking conversations about everyday life with real people who have a passion for living life to the fullest.
Roxanne Derhodge
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Grace and Authenticity: Kathleen’s Journey to Self-Awareness and Empowerment

S3 E31 • Jun 18, 2026 • 32 mins

Kathleen joins to share her transformative journey towards self-awareness and authenticity. She discusses the pivotal moments that led her to reject outside influences and establish boundaries. Kathleen contrasts therapy with coaching and shares wisdom from her father on the dynamics of givers and takers. The conversation delves into the challenges of saying no, being present with children, and corporate considerations for female employees. They emphasize the importance of giving grace in the workplace and offer practical advice on choosing grace over grudges. The episode concludes with ways to connect with Kathleen and Roxanne’s upcoming course and book promotion.

Key Points

  • Recognizing and addressing personal depletion is essential for living authentically and serving others effectively.
  • Establishing boundaries and practicing self-awareness can help women break free from societal expectations and live more fulfilling lives.
  • Employers can support female employees by fostering a culture of open communication and grace, allowing them to balance their professional and personal responsibilities better.

Life’s Too Big for Small Boxes The Box-Breaking Method™ helps you step out of the roles and rules that keep you small, without blowing up the life you’ve built. This is your space to pause, breathe, and finally start living a life that feels like yours.

The Moment Everything Shifted At 53, I realized I wasn’t living my own life, I was living the one everyone else expected of me. From the outside, I looked like the dependable friend and community “mayor,” but inside, I felt invisible and exhausted.

Breaking Free, One Step at a Time I didn’t need a dramatic overhaul, just the courage to take gentle, deliberate steps toward myself. As I broke those boxes, everything shifted: my health, relationships, and sense of self started to heal.

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