Episode 5: Make Decisions with Confidence (book reading)

In this special episode, Emily Romero reads Chapter 11 from her book Can People Really Change?—a lesson titled “Decisions Are Best Made Deliberately.” This honest and reflective chapter explores what it means to make conscious choices, even in times of uncertainty, and how trust—not certainty—is what ultimately carries us forward. Emily shares her own story of leaving behind a 13-year therapy career, and why deliberation doesn't mean having all the answers—it means choosing with awareness and courage.

In this episode:

The difference between faith and a leap of Self-Trust

How unconscious motivations shape our life paths

Why intention matters more than perfection

Letting go without knowing what’s next

📘Emily's book: Can People Really Change? 13 Lessons from 13 Years as a Therapist

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What does it actually mean to live an intentional life—and why does it feel so hard sometimes? In this episode, Emily Romero unpacks what intentional living looks like through the lens of Self-Trust. She shares how self-doubt, external scripts, and people-pleasing get in the way, and offers a personal story of how she reclaimed her vision after early feedback rattled her confidence. You’ll also get a free gift: the Reflect & Set guide—a 20-page workbook to help you tune into your desires and set aligned goals.

In this episode:

What it means to live with intention (not on autopilot)

How fear, logic, and belonging pull us away from our truth

Emily’s story of doubt while writing her second book

Why you don’t need others to "get it" to keep going

A free workbook to help you reflect and set aligned goals

🎁 Download the Reflect + Set Guide, a 20-page booklet to help you:📅 Great for new seasons, birthday resets, or whenever you need a pause.

DEEPEN YOUR SELF-TRUST WORK:

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In this episode, Emily Romero explores how to recognize a lack of Self-Trust and why so many women lose it in the first place. Through reflection prompts, body-based inquiry, and real-life examples, Emily unpacks the subtle and overt ways disconnection from your body, intuition, and inner wisdom takes root—often as a trauma response. She shares practical guidance on identifying your return path and offers encouragement to move slowly, with care and curiosity.

In this episode:

7 signs you're lacking Self-Trust

Why decision fatigue, people-pleasing, and overthinking take over

How trauma impacts your nervous system and your sense of self

Why it might feel safer to rely on external “experts”

The first step to rebuilding trust with yourself

🎧 Reminder: Healing happens at the speed of trust.📝 Journal prompts and next steps inside.

Emily's book: Can People Really Change? 13 Lessons from 13 Years as a Therapist

DEEPEN YOUR SELF-TRUST WORK:

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In this episode, Emily Romero takes you behind the scenes into the personal and professional journey that led to the creation of the Self-Trust Model. From a transformative solo hike to the launch of Adventure Club, Emily shares how intuition, therapeutic wisdom, and lived experience came together to shape the foundational Self-Trust Compass. She also introduces the four core principles of Self-Trust and offers her working definition to ground your journey moving forward.

In this episode:

The story behind Adventure Club

How somatic therapy, IFS, and psychedelic principles shape the Self-Trust Model

The four directions of the Self-Trust Compass

How ancient wisdom and modern therapy combine in this work

Emily’s personal definition of Self-Trust

📘 Emily's book: Can People Really Change? 13 Lessons from 13 Years as a Therapist

DEEPEN YOUR SELF-TRUST WORK:

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1-1 Session with Emily

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Episode 1: Welcome to The Self-Trust Podcast

In this very first episode, host Emily Romero shares the inspiration behind The Self-Trust Podcast. You’ll learn how her background as a somatic trauma therapist, IFS practitioner, and author of Can People Really Change? led to the development of the Self-Trust Model. Emily opens up about closing her therapy practice, her journey with intuition, and what to expect from future solo and “Tea & Things” guest episodes. If you’re craving deeper self-connection and embodied wisdom, you’re in the right place.

Topics covered:

Emily’s journey from therapist to podcast host

Origins of the Self-Trust Model

Why “just trust yourself” isn’t enough

Upcoming topics: self-love, intuition, healing, psychedelics, and more

A powerful book dedication you won’t want to miss

📘 Emily's book mentioned in the episode: Can People Really Change? 13 Lessons from 13 Years as a Therapist

DEEPEN YOUR SELF-TRUST WORK:

Get the books + more: The Self-Trust Marketplace

1-1 Session with Emily

Buy You Can Trust Yourself on Amazon

CONNECT WITH EMILY: Have questions or topics you'd like to hear about? Reach out and connect!

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