SPFPP 371: Presence Over Performance

May 17

Presence Over Performance: A Cosmic Dialogue on Identity, Shame, and Returning to Self

In this intimate and soul-stirring episode of Something Positive for Positive People, Courtney Brame sits down with astrologer and metaphysical guide Tasha Beg (Agent of Pluto) for a raw conversation about what it means to live authentically in a world driven by performance. The two reflect on mortality, identity loss, and the spiritual meaning behind ego death—especially in the wake of trauma or a herpes diagnosis.

From Tasha’s journey leaving Wall Street to become a full-time astrologer, to Courtney’s reflections on identity as a former athlete navigating the real world, this episode peels back the layers of how we shape and reshape who we are. At the core of it all is a shared belief: energy cannot be destroyed—it only transforms. This truth becomes a bridge between astrology and Courtney’s atomic living framework, where purpose (the proton) and presence (the neutron) hold everything in rhythm.

The conversation also explores:

Shame as a signal of misalignment
Identity fragmentation after trauma or stigma
Why disclosure is more than confession—it’s energetic clarity
How the nervous system guides conscious choices
The impact of creative self-expression as a healing modality

Tasha shares how her herpes diagnosis evolved into a powerful internal barometer—teaching her when to slow down, rest, and return to self-love. Together, they name how important it is to be seen in a world that often asks us to perform.

This episode is for anyone unpacking their identity, navigating stigma, or simply seeking to reconnect with their center. You’ll walk away with deep insights, a few laughs, and a reminder that being seen is a sacred practice.

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