What does it really mean to be a safe friend? In this heartfelt episode, we explore how to create relationships where others feel seen, heard, and held without judgment. You’ll learn the key ingredients of emotional safety—like empathy, consistency, and healthy boundaries—and how to show up for your people in meaningful ways. Whether you’re deepening old friendships or building new ones, this episode offers practical steps, psychological insight, and a few heart checks to help you be the kind of friend who fosters healing, not harm.

Let’s redefine what support truly looks like—because safe people create sacred spaces.

In this heart-centered episode, we’re diving into the quiet but powerful force that holds so many of us back: self-doubt. Whether it shows up as second-guessing your choices, shrinking your voice, or playing small in your own life, self-doubt can be a persistent companion — but it doesn’t have to be.

Join me as we explore the roots of self-doubt, how it affects the nervous system and sense of self, and most importantly, how to begin releasing it through grounded awareness, compassion, and spiritual truth. You’ll leave with practical tools, gentle mindset shifts, and a renewed sense of inner confidence.

For more support on your healing journey, visit www.movedbygracecounseling.com — created to help you reconnect with your voice, your purpose, and find peace.

Here is a description: Life is full of seasons, many of which keep us searching for more. Simply Begin explores the psychology of how and why we find ourselves feeling stuck in life. Our brains are hardwired for meaning, connection, and purpose; yet we can often feel held back by the tendency to doubt, overthink and cling to the shame of our past. Anna Valentine will take you on a journey of how to make sense of your story and use it to move confidently into your unique callings. We are set free by the grace of Jesus. Using encouragement and hope, Simply Begin is a journey of self-discovery through compassion and creativity.

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https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/simply-begin-anna-marie-valentine/1144518750

Here is a description: Life is full of seasons, many of which keep us searching for more. Simply Begin explores the psychology of how and why we find ourselves feeling stuck in life. Our brains are hardwired for meaning, connection, and purpose; yet we can often feel held back by the tendency to doubt, overthink and cling to the shame of our past. Anna Valentine will take you on a journey of how to make sense of your story and use it to move confidently into your unique callings. We are set free by the grace of Jesus. Using encouragement and hope, Simply Begin is a journey of self-discovery through compassion and creativity.

Purchase Here:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/simply-begin-anna-marie-valentine/1144518750

Here is a description: Life is full of seasons, many of which keep us searching for more. Simply Begin explores the psychology of how and why we find ourselves feeling stuck in life. Our brains are hardwired for meaning, connection, and purpose; yet we can often feel held back by the tendency to doubt, overthink and cling to the shame of our past. Anna Valentine will take you on a journey of how to make sense of your story and use it to move confidently into your unique callings. We are set free by the grace of Jesus. Using encouragement and hope, Simply Begin is a journey of self-discovery through compassion and creativity.

Purchase Here:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/simply-begin-anna-marie-valentine/1144518750

Here is a description: Life is full of seasons, many of which keep us searching for more. Simply Begin explores the psychology of how and why we find ourselves feeling stuck in life. Our brains are hardwired for meaning, connection, and purpose; yet we can often feel held back by the tendency to doubt, overthink and cling to the shame of our past. Anna Valentine will take you on a journey of how to make sense of your story and use it to move confidently into your unique callings. We are set free by the grace of Jesus. Using encouragement and hope, Simply Begin is a journey of self-discovery through compassion and creativity.

Purchase Here:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/simply-begin-anna-marie-valentine/1144518750

Here is a description: Life is full of seasons, many of which keep us searching for more. Simply Begin explores the psychology of how and why we find ourselves feeling stuck in life. Our brains are hardwired for meaning, connection, and purpose; yet we can often feel held back by the tendency to doubt, overthink and cling to the shame of our past. Anna Valentine will take you on a journey of how to make sense of your story and use it to move confidently into your unique callings. We are set free by the grace of Jesus. Using encouragement and hope, Simply Begin is a journey of self-discovery through compassion and creativity.

Purchase Here:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/simply-begin-anna-marie-valentine/1144518750

This episode interrupts our book reading to acknowledge a very important topic that is on my heart. Please know that this podcast does not take the place of therapy or professional help. If you are struggling, in the United States, you can call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support. You are not alone. 🦋

www.movedbygracecounseling.com

Here is a description: Life is full of seasons, many of which keep us searching for more. Simply Begin explores the psychology of how and why we find ourselves feeling stuck in life. Our brains are hardwired for meaning, connection, and purpose; yet we can often feel held back by the tendency to doubt, overthink and cling to the shame of our past. Anna Valentine will take you on a journey of how to make sense of your story and use it to move confidently into your unique callings. We are set free by the grace of Jesus. Using encouragement and hope, Simply Begin is a journey of self-discovery through compassion and creativity.

Purchase Here:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/simply-begin-anna-marie-valentine/1144518750

Today’s episode is brought to you straight from the Restoration Retreat 2024. I am joined by the brilliant minds of Grace Ardila and Carolina Jaime. These are two amazing women who I had the opportunity to meet at different conferences. Both of them share their unique perspectives on practical ways to protect your peace in a hairy political culture. To learn more about them, find them on instagram at:

Carolina Jaime:

@hopefulhealing.en

&

Grace Ardila:

https://www.facebook.com/share/SjWHm4MVDmJ9h14X/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

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