How to Feel It All — Unlocking Emotions to Deepen Your Self Worth and Confidence

What if the emotions you've been avoiding are actually the key to unlocking your deepest self worth and confidence? In this powerful Part 2 with feminine development mentor and professional home organizer Emily Baker, we go deep on the full spectrum of human emotion — from the negative feelings we stuff down to the joy we self-sabotage right at the threshold. Emily shares why emotions are a divinely given guidance system, how Jesus Christ modeled emotional wholeness for us, and how learning to feel your feelings is the very thing that will increase your capacity to experience both God's love and your own worth. If you've ever wondered why joy feels scary or why anger keeps showing up uninvited, this episode is for you.

5 KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Your emotions are a divine guidance system.

Negative emotions signal misalignment. They don't mean something is wrong with you. They are invitations to grow your self worth and confidence from the inside out.

2. Blocking negative emotions also blocks positive ones.

The door to your feelings is either open or closed. Shutting out the hard emotions limits the joy, love, and confidence you can experience.

3. Anger is the emotion we most avoid.

We sugarcoat it, minimize it, or pretend it isn't there. Learning to acknowledge anger — without judgment — is a critical step in building emotional self worth and confidence.

4. We self-sabotage at the threshold of joy.

There is a limit to how much joy we allow ourselves to feel. Expanding that limit requires getting comfortable with who you already are — not who you're striving to become.

5. Christ felt it all — and so can you.

The Atonement is the ultimate example of the full range of human emotion. He experienced every feeling in his body so he could meet you exactly where you are, sorrow and joy alike.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Book: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks — a must-read on upper limiting and how we sabotage our own joy and success

Scripture: 2 Nephi 2:25 — "Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy."

TV Series: The Chosen — referenced for its portrayal of Christ's everyday joy and emotional fullness

Emily Baker: Feminine development mentor and professional home organizer. Hear her first appearance on Episode 87 of the Divine Worth Podcast.

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Do you struggle to see your own self worth and confidence the way God sees you? In this episode, Karen Papin shares her personal journey from a girl who could barely speak in a group to someone who now uses her voice every week to uplift women. Through the story of Gideon, the words of Nephi, and powerful scriptures, Karen reminds us that God sees our divine worth and potential long before we do.

5 Key Takeaways

1. God sees your self worth and confidence clearly. He called Gideon a "mighty man of valor" before Gideon believed it himself. He sees the same in you.

2. Growth happens one step at a time. You don't need to see the whole path. One step of faith is enough.

3. Weakness is a gift. God gives us weakness to draw us closer to Him. He turns weak things strong.

4. Your self worth and confidence aren't based on your qualifications. God doesn't call the equipped — He equips the called.

5. This isn't about you — it's about God's children. When you act in faith, the ripple effect touches families, teens, neighbors, and communities.

Resources Mentioned

• Lead Kindly Light — Hymn
• Judges 6 — The story of Gideon
• 1 Nephi 3:7 — "I will go and do..."
• Ether 12:27 — Weakness made strong
• 1 Samuel 16:7 — "The Lord looketh on the heart"
• Proverbs 3:5–6 — "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart"
• Doctrine and Covenants 121:34–36 — Many are called
• Elder Ronald A. Rasband, Women's Conference 2021

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In this episode, Karen chats with Annie Ogden, a comedian, social media strategist, aquarium educator, and aspiring human rights lawyer from Lehi, Utah. In this episode, Annie shares her remarkable journey of letting go of her own plans and discovering that God's plan was far better. Through humor, honesty, and heartfelt storytelling, Annie talks about what it truly means to have divine worth — and how self worth and confidence grow when we stop putting conditions on our value as human beings.

5 Key Takeaways

1. Your worth has no conditions. Divine worth means your soul is beautiful, full stop. Self worth and confidence don't come from what you achieve — they come from who you are as a child of God.

2. Let go of the perfect plan. When Annie surrendered her acting dreams, God opened doors she never imagined. Real self worth and confidence grow when we trust His plan over our own.

3. Self-love and divine love work together. On days when self worth and confidence feel impossible, God's love is the backup. He loves you even when you can't love yourself.

4. Talk to God like a friend. Honest, real prayer — even the messy, scary thoughts — deepens your relationship with Him and strengthens your sense of divine worth.

5. Try the mirror challenge. Look at yourself and say: "I am awesome. I am a child of God. He knows me. He loves me." It sounds simple, but it can shift how you see yourself completely.

Resources Mentioned

• Hebrews 12:2 – Annie's featured scripture: "Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith."
• Romans 8 – "Who can separate us from the love of God?"
• "Promptings of the Spirit" – Talk by Elder Gary E. Stevenson (October 2023 General Conference), including the mirror affirmation challenge
• Dance in My Armor Podcast – Annie has also been featured there
• Annie's Instagram: @ogden_annie
• Religious Freedom for All Instagram: @religiousfreedomforall
• Annie's YouTube Channel: Halley-yeah (H-A-L-L-E-Y-E-A-H)

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Do you ever feel like you don't quite fit the ideal? Like everyone else has it together while you're quietly falling short? In this episode, Karen reflects on a lesson she taught based on Elder Ronald A. Rasband's October 2025 General Conference talk, "The Family Proclamation: Words from God." She shares deeply personal experiences — including her struggle with infertility and miscarriage — to remind us that the Family Proclamation isn't a measuring stick. It's a loving invitation. No matter where you are in life, your self worth and confidence are rooted in one simple, powerful truth: you belong to Heavenly Father's family.

5 Key Takeaways

1. You are not behind — you belong. The Family Proclamation points a direction, not a deadline. Your self worth isn't measured by how close you are to the ideal.
2. The ideal is a goal, not a grade. God doesn't expect perfection from the start. He gives us truth and space to grow into it.
3. Christ makes up the difference. On your hardest days, your best is still enough. Confidence comes from trusting that He fills the gap.
4. Pray to know truth for yourself. Whether it's the Book of Mormon or the Family Proclamation, God invites us to seek personal confirmation of His words.
5. Small, consistent steps build great things. Choose just one principle — faith, forgiveness, love — and apply it. Alma 37:6 reminds us that by small and simple things, great things come to pass.

Resources Mentioned

• "The Family Proclamation: Words from God" — Elder Ronald A. Rasband, October 2025 General Conference
• Moroni 10 — Praying to know truth
• Ether 12:27 — God gives us weakness that we may be humble
• Alma 37:6 — By small and simple things are great things brought to pass
• Amos 3:7 — God reveals His secrets to His prophets
• Hymn: Welcome Home (newer Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hymn)
• Quote from President Russell M. Nelson on divine potential
• Quote from President Gordon B. Hinckley: "Do the very best you can."

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What does it truly mean to know your self worth and confidence as a daughter of God? In this powerful episode, Karen sits down with Emily Carolynn Baker — LDS life coach, Montana guide, and mom of four — to explore how our divine identity as spiritual beings is the foundation of unshakeable self worth and confidence. Emily shares her deeply personal journey from people-pleasing and emotional avoidance to discovering that her preferences, emotions, and desires are sacred expressions of who she already is.

5 Key Takeaways

1. Your spiritual identity comes first. You are a spiritual being having a human experience — not the other way around. True self worth and confidence are rooted in that divine identity, not your circumstances.

2. Knowing your preferences matters. If you can't answer "what do I want?", that's a sign to go deeper. Reconnecting with your own desires is a foundational step toward self worth and confidence.

3. Negative emotions are not a spiritual failure. They are rumble strips — guiding you back to yourself. Feeling them fully is how you grow into more of who you already are.

4. Receiving is a spiritual principle. Letting others serve you isn't weakness. It's an essential part of covenant living and restoring balance in your relationships.

5. You are that you are. Like God's declaration in Exodus 3:14, your worth is not determined by others, outcomes, or circumstances. Self worth and confidence come from knowing no outside force gets to define you.

   Resources Mentioned

• Emily Carolynn Baker on Instagram: @emilycarolynnbaker (Carolynn with two N's)
• Emily's mentorship program and free webinars — find details on her Instagram

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Motherhood is beautiful — but it can also be overwhelming, messy, and full of moments where your self worth and confidence take a hit. In this special Mother's Day episode, host Karen Papin shares powerful clips from the She Is Known online experience, featuring conversations with Hayley Clarke, Jackie Swainson, and Rachel Rhien Tucker. Together, they explore how God sees you in every hard, beautiful, imperfect moment of motherhood — and why your self worth and confidence are rooted in something far deeper than what you do or don't get done in a day.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. Stop "shoulding" yourself. Satan uses shame to destroy your self worth and confidence. Focus on what truly matters — not the world's impossible checklist.
2. You can't hide from God. He sees you fully and loves you completely, in your best moments and your hardest ones.
3. Your identity is daughter of God. That core identity never shifts with seasons, roles, or circumstances — and it is the foundation of true self worth and confidence.
4. Your weaknesses are your potential. They are not evidence of failure. God uses them to build your strength.
5. Trust your intuition. God partners with you to know what each of your children uniquely needs. You are not parenting alone.

Resources Mentioned:

• She Is Known Mother's Day Experience: https://karenpapincoaching.thrivecart.com/sheisknown/

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What happens when you do something hard and actually follow through? Your confidence grows. Your self-worth deepens. And your relationship with God transforms.

In this episode, Karen shares what she learned from her 30-day no sugar challenge — and why it was never really about the sugar. After her 8-year-old daughter was diagnosed as pre-diabetic, Karen was motivated to make real changes. What she discovered along the way was a powerful lesson in self-worth, confidence, and what it truly means to partner with God in your goals.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. Self-trust builds confidence. Every time you follow through, your belief in yourself grows stronger.
2. Identity shifts are more powerful than willpower. Focusing on who you are becoming matters more than white-knuckling through cravings.
3. Your cravings are emotional signals. When you pause and turn to God instead of sugar, your self-worth stops depending on temporary fixes.
4. A whole-soul approach works. Mind, body, spirit, and community all strengthen your confidence to keep going.
5. God is your greatest partner in goals. When you invite Him in, He prepares a way and gives you strength you didn't have alone.

Resources Mentioned:

• 📖 Alma 37 — "Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings"
• 📖 1 Nephi 3:7 — Nephi's commitment to follow through
• 🎯 Karen's 30 Day No Sugar Challenge
• 🌸 She Is Known — A Mother's Day Experience

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Do you ever struggle to feel like you are enough? In this episode, Karen sits down with Abby Harding — wife, mom, Christian author, content creator, and host of the Strive Podcast — to talk about the journey of building genuine self worth and confidence from the inside out. Abby shares her story growing up in Orange County, navigating comparison culture, returning home from a mission, and how her faith helped her rediscover her identity and confidence. This conversation is warm, honest, and packed with truth that will remind you of who you really are.

5 Key Takeaways

1. Self worth starts early. Children begin questioning their worth as young as age seven, often shaped by what they hear at home. Be mindful of how you talk about yourself around your kids.

2. Knowing yourself builds confidence. When you are clear on who you are — your values, your likes, your opinions — outside comparison loses its power over your self worth.

3. Your worth is not tied to your obedience. As Sister Renlund teaches, your worth is constant and given by God. Nothing you do or don't do can change it.

4. Give yourself grace in transitions. Life changes — like returning from a mission or a spiritual high — can shake your confidence. Rest, process, and be kind to yourself in those seasons.

5. Pray for reminders of God's love. When you actively ask God to show you His love, your eyes open to how He sees you — and that transforms your self worth and confidence from the inside out.

Resources Mentioned

• The Strive Podcast by Abby Harding — wherever you listen to podcasts
• Born to Shine: Ignite Your Heavenly Light by Abby Harding — available on Amazon
• Doctrine & Covenants 25 — Abby's favorite divine worth scripture
• "Turn On Your Light" — talk by Sister Eubank, 2017
• Connect with Abby on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @_abbyharding_

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Have you ever felt like you didn't belong anywhere? If you've been struggling with your self-worth and confidence, this episode is for you. In this powerful episode of the Divine Worth Podcast, host and life coach Karen Papin sits down with Phylicia Aquino — the self-proclaimed "sassy saint" — for a raw, emotional, and deeply inspiring conversation about what it truly means to rebuild your self-worth and confidence after hitting rock bottom.

Phylicia shares her remarkable journey from a military childhood marked by racial identity struggles, to losing herself in destructive choices, to experiencing a miraculous spiritual awakening that restored her self-worth and confidence completely. Her story is living proof that no matter how far you've fallen, God sees your worth — even when you can't. If you've ever questioned whether you are lovable, enough, or worthy of good things, this conversation will speak directly to your heart and begin to rebuild your confidence from the inside out.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. Your self-worth is not determined by where you fit in. Phylicia's struggle with racial identity shook her self-worth and confidence to the core — but God's truth is louder than any label others put on you. He says, "You're not different. You're mine."

2. God never stops pursuing you. No matter how dark the path, your self-worth in God's eyes never changes. He is always reaching out His hand, ready to restore your confidence and call you back home.

3. True love rebuilds your confidence. Real love — from God and from those who care for us — shows up in our worst moments, refuses to let go, and reminds us of our self-worth when we've forgotten it completely.

4. Stillness is where God restores your self-worth. When we quiet the distractions and choose to be still, that's when God can speak truth to our self-worth and confidence and remind us of who we truly are and what we were created for.

5. Your trials are building your confidence, not breaking you. Phylicia wouldn't trade her pain because it shaped her into the woman God always saw — a warrior, a source of joy, and never-ending love. Your struggles are not destroying your self-worth; they are refining it.

Favorite Scripture Shared:Doctrine & Covenants 31:5 — "Therefore, thrust in your sickle with all your soul and your sins are forgiven you... for the laborer is worthy of his hire."

Connect with Phylicia Aquino:Follow her on Instagram: @sistaaquino

Resources & Links:

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What does it truly mean to be strong? In this powerful episode of the Divine Worth Podcast, host and life coach Karen Papin sits down with artist, athlete, and speaker Jenedy Paige — known as the "Art Ninja" — for a deeply moving conversation about self worth and confidence, faith, and discovering what you're truly capable of when you trust God's plan for your life.

Jenedy shares her remarkable journey from a teenager with zero art training to a celebrated oil painter, and from a complete beginner to a six-time American Ninja Warrior competitor. But beyond the physical feats, this episode dives into the heart of true inner strength — the kind rooted in knowing your identity as a daughter of God. Whether she's talking about grieving the loss of her young son, learning to paint through divine inspiration, or hosting an empowering event for 500 women, Jenedy's story is a testament to what happens when we stop telling ourselves what we can't do and start letting God show us what we can.

If you've ever struggled with self worth and confidence, doubted a prompting from God, or wondered if He really sees you in your pain — this episode is for you.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. God's belief in you shows up in what He asks you to do. Jenedy shares how God's persistent promptings — like applying to American Ninja Warrior with zero experience — are actually evidence of His belief in our potential. When we feel resistance to a good thing, that's often a signal it's coming from Him. True self worth and confidence grow when we say yes to those uncomfortable callings.
2. Obedience is about becoming, not just doing. After years of competing and never being aired on TV, Jenedy learned that God wasn't interested in a marketing campaign — He was transforming her into a stronger, more faithful person. The task was never the point; becoming was. This reframe is foundational to building lasting self worth and confidence.
3. Take action to show your faith. Jenedy's advice for overcoming fear of a God-given prompting is simple: take the first step. Sign up. Book the appointment. You don't need the whole plan — just enough faith to move your feet. Each action builds momentum and reinforces your self worth and confidence along the way.
4. Strength means knowing who you are. When asked what it means to be strong, Jenedy's answer cuts right to the core: strength is knowing you are a child of God. That identity is the foundation of all self worth and confidence — and it looks different for every person. Strength isn't one-size-fits-all; it's personal, divine, and expansive.
5. Journaling bridges prayer and scripture into real transformation. Jenedy emphasizes that writing is just as vital as prayer and scripture study. Journaling helps you identify what to pray about, record how God shows up, and synthesize spiritual experiences into lasting testimony — especially in the dark seasons when you need to remember His faithfulness most.

Resources Mentioned:

• Jenedy Paige's website: jenedypaige.com
• Instagram: @JenedyPaige
• Strong Women Experience: strongwomenexperience.com
• Online painting classes: Patreon (search Jenedy Paige)
• Scripture referenced: Helaman 5:12 — the foundation on the rock of the Redeemer
• Scripture referenced: Matthew 10:29–31 — the sparrow scripture
• Book referenced: Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

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