Today we talk about lying. Outright lies, white lies, lies of omission, misrepresentations, and not keeping our word to ourselves and others. What's the connection between lying and not achieving our health goals? How is it even possible to "lie to yourself"? How can we as coaches support our clients in facing and naming reality with clarity and courage? And what's the connection between our own impulses toward dishonesty and our unwillingness to call our clients on their bullshit?

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