In this “Best Of” episode, we revisits one of the community’s favorite conversations, focusing on how to rebuild trust in ourselves—especially after experiences of trauma, shame, or self-doubt.
In this episode we discuss the common reasons we feel unable to trust our own decisions, from survival-mode thinking to a fractured sense of self.
We also look at practical steps for repairing self-trust, including self-compassion, reframing decision-making, and embracing mistakes as part of growth.
Key Topics Covered
•Why trauma damages our ability to trust ourselves
•The role of shame, self-criticism, and negative past experiences
•Practical ways to mend your relationship with yourself
•Allowing mistakes and learning self-compassion
•Methods to connect with your authentic desires (meditation, experimentation, journaling)
•Truth-telling, authenticity, and reframing decision-making
•Taking accountability instead of seeking external validation
•Recognizing your resilience and survival skills
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction & Best Of Series
01:24 – Revisiting “Learning How to Trust Yourself”
03:18 – Defining Self-Trust & Its Link to Success
04:55 – The Role of Trauma in Damaging Self-Trust
07:08 – Trauma, Shame & Trusting Our Decisions
09:47 – Overcoming External Approval-Seeking
10:50 – Mending Your Relationship with Yourself
11:29 – Embracing Mistakes & Releasing Self-Criticism
13:43 – Practicing Self-Compassion & Letting Go of Comparisons
15:14 – Connecting with Yourself: Meditation & Experimentation
20:36 – Truth-Telling & Authenticity in Daily Life
22:13 – Breaking Survival-Mode Habits
23:20 – Stop Playing the “Character” Everyone Likes
24:07 – Reframing Decision-Making with Hope
26:02 – Making Decisions Without Constant Outside Input
27:31 – Recognizing Your Resourcefulness
I am grateful you are here,
Jerry
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