Kim Groshek is joined by Jay Forte for a powerful conversation about self-awareness, authenticity, and what it means to wake up in a world that often teaches us to sleepwalk. From childhood conditioning to rediscovering purpose in retirement, Jay shares how peeling away layers of expectation leads us back to who we truly are.
Jay Forte talks about his journey from conformity to authenticity
The impact of early conditioning and unconscious living
Using the metaphor of Russian nesting dolls to illustrate self-discovery
Jay’s work with both kids and retirees to foster awareness
Kim and Jay discuss life purpose, pausing, and reconnecting with what matters
The importance of asking “What’s in your inventory?” at any life stage
Why true alignment requires looking inward, not outward
Reframing retirement as an opportunity to live more fully
How poetry, art, and presence can interrupt auto-pilot living
An invitation to slow down and choose your next step with intention