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This book is a raw and powerful exploration of the emotional masks we wear to survive and the courage it takes to remove them. Part memoir, part guide, this book blends personal stories, coaching insights, and reflective exercises to help readers understand why we hide behind facades of perfection, approval, independence, and control.
Author and coach Rob Goddard shares his own journey through grief, identity conflict, family dysfunction, and emotional suppression. With honesty and heart, he reveals what it means to grow up performing strength while silently struggling and how he ultimately found freedom through vulnerability. This book is for anyone who has ever smiled while hiding pain, and who’s ready to start living with more authenticity, connection, and inner strength.
Rob Goddard is an author, Master NLP Practitioner, and Life Coach, as well as a health and wellness advocate with over a decade of experience in coaching, bodywork, and personal development.As the founder of Lifting Stones Coaching, he specializes in helping individuals shed emotional masks and navigate major life transitions, including career shifts, relationships, or stepping into a new chapter of self-discovery. Through hard-earned wisdom and psychological insights, he empowers individuals to break free from limiting patterns and beliefs, achieve personal breakthroughs, and embrace their authentic selves. Beyond coaching, Rob finds inspiration in nature, thrives on deep conversations, and is committed to continuous learning and growth-both for himself and those he guides.
Author: Rob Goddard
Trade Paperback Published 25 May 2025 408 pages