In this “Best Of” episode, we  revisits one of the community’s favorite conversations, focusing on how to rebuild trust in ourselves—especially after experiences of trauma, shame, or self-doubt. 

In this episode we discuss the common reasons we feel unable to trust our own decisions, from survival-mode thinking to a fractured sense of self. 

We also look at  practical steps for repairing self-trust, including self-compassion, reframing decision-making, and embracing mistakes as part of growth. 

Key Topics Covered

•Why trauma damages our ability to trust ourselves

•The role of shame, self-criticism, and negative past experiences

•Practical ways to mend your relationship with yourself

•Allowing mistakes and learning self-compassion

•Methods to connect with your authentic desires (meditation, experimentation, journaling)

•Truth-telling, authenticity, and reframing decision-making

•Taking accountability instead of seeking external validation

•Recognizing your resilience and survival skills

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction & Best Of Series

01:24 – Revisiting “Learning How to Trust Yourself”

03:18 – Defining Self-Trust & Its Link to Success

04:55 – The Role of Trauma in Damaging Self-Trust

07:08 – Trauma, Shame & Trusting Our Decisions

09:47 – Overcoming External Approval-Seeking

10:50 – Mending Your Relationship with Yourself

11:29 – Embracing Mistakes & Releasing Self-Criticism

13:43 – Practicing Self-Compassion & Letting Go of Comparisons

15:14 – Connecting with Yourself: Meditation & Experimentation

20:36 – Truth-Telling & Authenticity in Daily Life

22:13 – Breaking Survival-Mode Habits

23:20 – Stop Playing the “Character” Everyone Likes

24:07 – Reframing Decision-Making with Hope

26:02 – Making Decisions Without Constant Outside Input

27:31 – Recognizing Your Resourcefulness  

I am grateful you are here,
Jerry

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