Awake & Aligned Podcast

142. If You Stripped Away Every Role You Play, Who Is the Woman Underneath?

June 3, 2026

Who are you when you take off every name tag you wear?

You’ve been so many things to so many people for so long, the woman underneath has gotten quiet. You can’t remember the last time someone asked who you were — not what you do, not who you take care of, not what role you fill — but who you ARE.

In this episode, Dr. Phyllis sits with you at a threshold she’s stood at herself. She tells you the story of the chair in her living room — the moment everything stripped away — and the verse from Luke that gave it language. This isn’t an episode you listen to in the background.

You are allowed to wonder who she is.

This week’s reflection:

Who are you when no one needs anything from you — when every name tag is set down?

Luke 15:17

“And when he came to himself…”

In this episode / links:

• Your Clearance to Land — a private welcome video from Dr. Phyllis: thebelowthecircle.com

• The Landing Lounge waitlist: thebelowthecircle.com

If something in you went quiet and true while you listened today, you don’t have to do this next part alone.

The Landing Lounge is a sanctuary for women who are ready to stop performing and come home to themselves. It opens its doors later this year. Tell the tower you’re coming in — reserve your seat at thebelowthecircle.com. When the doors open, you’ll be among the first ones in.

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