🪞 Coming Home To Our True Self: The Psychology Of Living Authentically

🪞 Many of us spend our lives pursuing things we believe will make us happy, only to find ourselves feeling empty, disconnected, or unfulfilled when we finally achieve them.

We learn who we're supposed to be from our parents, our upbringing, our culture, and the expectations of society. Over time, we can become so accustomed to living according to these expectations that we lose touch with what we genuinely want and who we really are.

The plan
In this talk, we'll explore the psychology behind why this happens, how our childhood experiences shape the people we become, and how to recognize the ways we may be living inauthentically. Most importantly, we'll discuss practical ways to reconnect with ourselves and begin building a life that feels genuinely our own.

Grayson Allen’s academic background includes a BKin and an MPhil in Public Health, with studies at the University of British Columbia and the University of Cambridge. He has used self-love and authenticity practices in his coaching for the past three years and draws on Carl Jung’s shadow work framework, without claiming to be an expert on living authentically.

When and where
🗓️ Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026

🕒 Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Vancouver local time

📍 Location: UBC Learning Exchange, 612 Main St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2V3

We will meet at the main entrance.

Arrive at 11:50 AM; doors close at 12:10 PM.

Free talk and discussion with Grayson Allen.