In this episode of Unlocking the Parenting Code: All About Boys, host Kathy sits down with Sabrina Trobak,  a registered clinical counsellor, former educator, and author of Not Good Enough: Understanding Your Core Belief and Anxiety. Sabrina shares her expertise on core beliefs, particularly the damaging notion of 'not good enough' that many individuals struggle with from childhood into adulthood. She explains how these beliefs develop, their impact on mental health—especially in men—and how parents can instill confidence and self-worth in their children.

Sabrina also discusses her personal parenting transformation when her sons were 9 and 10, societal shifts in men’s emotional well-being, and practical tools to reshape limiting core beliefs.

Guest Bio:

Sabrina Trobak is a registered clinical counsellor based in Fort St. John, BC, Canada, with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology.  She is the author of Not Good Enough: Understanding Your Core Belief and Anxiety and the founder of Trobak Holistic Counselling. With a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, she has worked as a teacher, vice principal, and school counsellor before transitioning into private practice.

Sabrina specializes in helping individuals recognize, challenge, and transform core beliefs such as ‘not good enough, not important, and not valued’ into affirming and self-empowering perspectives.

As a mother of two adult sons, Sabrina transformed her parenting approach when they were 9 and 10, shifting toward fostering self-worth, emotional awareness, and resilience in her boys. She now continues to support them as adults while helping others reshape their self-perception through counselling, public speaking, and mental health advocacy.

Beyond her work, Sabrina enjoys pottery, water spin classes, and kayaking in the summer months.

Key Topics

*Sabrina’s Personal Journey: The turning point when her boys were 9 and 10 and how that experience reshaped her parenting and professional path. How integrating new therapeutic insights into her life allowed her to overcome the "not good enough" core belief.

Understanding Core Beliefs: What core beliefs are, why they become so deeply ingrained, and the role of unconscious gender bias and cultural masculinity in their development.

The Shift in Men’s Mental Health: Observations on why more men are now reaching out for mental and emotional support. Discussion on how societal pressures and modern conversations around mental health are challenging old stereotypes.

Common Themes in Male Clients: An exploration of recurring issues such as anxiety masked as anger, depression, and feelings of being unappreciated, which often underlie the "not good enough" mindset.

Societal Expectations & Masculinity: How traditional notions of masculinity impact men’s willingness to express vulnerability and seek help. Whether we’re witnessing a cultural shift that encourages men to be more open about their emotional struggles.

Parenting for Self-Worth: Strategies for nurturing the core belief of being "good enough, important, and valued" in boys. The influence of a mother’s role on a boy’s sense of self-worth and emotional security, and insights on breaking generational and societal stereotypes.

Success Stories & Transformations: Real-life examples from Sabrina’s counselling practice where challenging negative core beliefs led to profound personal growth.

Practical Tools for Self-Help: Exercises and strategies that parents and individuals can adopt to start reshaping limiting core beliefs and promote healthier emotional expression.

Links:

Website: Trobak Holistic Counselling

Facebook: Trobak Holistic Counselling

YouTube: @trobakholisticcounselling4407

TikTok: @nge_core_belief

Instagram: @nge_trobak

LinkedIn: Sabrina Trobak

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Unlocking the Parenting Code: All About Boys

Welcome to Unlocking the Parenting Code: All About Boys

This season, we’re diving deep into the world of boys—exploring what it takes to raise them to become remarkable young men. Hosted by Kathy Imabayashi, an experienced educator and passionate advocate for boys’ emotional well-being, this podcast offers real-life stories, expert insights, and practical strategies for parents, educators, and caregivers navigating the unique challenges of raising boys.

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In Season 2, we’re focusing on boys' emotional worlds—understanding their behavior, building stronger connections, and helping them grow into confident, resilient individuals. Through heartfelt conversations and shared experiences, we’ll uncover the struggles, joys, and breakthroughs of parenting boys.

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