66. Liz Is Published in the Huffington Post! Why It’s Important to Tell Your Story

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Big news!! Liz recently wrote an editorial piece for the Huffington Post, boldly titled “I Was Married to My Husband for 37 Years. Then I Fell In Love With My Best Friend.” While you’ve heard some of this story on the podcast, this article is even more vulnerable and detailed than what she’s shared on the show. In this episode, Liz reads an excerpt from the piece and dives into a discussion on why you should share your own truth with the people around you.</span></p> <p><a href= "https://www.huffpost.com/entry/married-husband-divorce-love-best-friend_n_630646aee4b0e323a25b2a34"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Read Liz’s article in the Huffington Post here!</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some key takeaways on telling your story are:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">If something makes you anxious to share, that’s a good sign that you’re doing something brave and important. You might be scared of offending someone or saying the wrong thing, but just trying is worth what’s on the other side.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">When we tell our stories, other people trust us with their own stories. Showing our own authenticity and vulnerability often makes us safe people to be vulnerable with.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Sometimes you need to ask yourself what is more important: what others think of you, or the truth that you’re living today? People might not like you or understand you, and that’s okay.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be Powerful with Liz & Lee, formerly Hilliard Studio Podcast, is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also sh