Hi friend, I’m Sandy Gerber and this is the Magnetic Communication Podcast—where we decode how to communicate better in your work, life, and love.

Today kicks off a brand new five-part series on Emotional Intelligence, and I’m so glad you’re here for it. Because when you understand your emotions, you become a match for what you want. You lead your energy. And energy? That’s the true language of connection.

This episode is all about the first building block of EQ: Self-Perception. And trust me—this one’s sneaky. Because if you’ve ever felt stuck, invisible, overcommitted, or disconnected—it’s usually not about time, people, or circumstance. It’s about your relationship with yourself.

Let’s dig in. What is Self-Perception, Really? Self-perception is how well you know, like, and trust you. It’s not self-obsession. It’s not positive affirmations pasted over pain. It’s emotional honesty.