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title: "The Reflective Lens: Sharpening Your Authentic Self"
description: The Thoughtful Counselor speaks with Ross Spears about making intentional shifts toward being our authentic selves.
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# [The Reflective Lens: Sharpening Your Authentic Self](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast/the-reflective-lens-sharpening-your-authentic-self)

 Written by [Dr. Jose Luis Tapia](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast/author/dr-jose-luis-tapia) | Aug 18, 2025 1:00:00 PM

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