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Unlocking Your Inner Compass: The Power of Self-Trust
In this engaging conversation, our guest
dives deep into what self-trust really means. She challenges the cliché of “trust your intuition” by offering a fresh perspective—self-trust is about the confidence to rely on your internal compass no matter what life throws at you. Through her own journey as a therapist and personal experiences, Emily explains that true self-trust is built from within and isn’t dependent on external validation.Over the course of the episode, Emily shares how she discovered that many of our struggles—like indecision, perfectionism, or even physical symptoms—stem from a lack of self-trust. With warmth and honesty, she invites us to explore inner parts of ourselves, cultivate curiosity about the emotions we often shy away from, and embrace vulnerability as the gateway to transformation.
Show Notes
[00:00] – What Is Self-Trust?
• Introduction to the term “self-trust” and why it’s more than just a buzzword
• Discussion on how traditional advice often conflates self-trust with self-love and confidence
• The importance of listening to your internal compass
[00:01] – The Journey to Finding Self-Trust
• Emily shares her path to becoming a therapist and the role of personal healing
• How seeking therapy helped her understand the deep need for self-reliance
• Realization that many inner struggles are rooted in a lack of trust in oneself
[00:04] – Recognizing the Symptoms of Self-Doubt
• Identifying everyday signs like decision paralysis and relying on others for choices
• How neglecting self-trust drains energy and affects both mental and physical health
• Discussion on how external advice can sometimes mask our internal signals
[00:10] – Facing Your Fears and Embracing Vulnerability
• How intuition can lead into uncomfortable, yet transformative, experiences
• The notion that stepping toward fear is a courageous way to heal
• Personal anecdotes on why avoiding fear only deepens self-doubt
[00:14] – Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Explanation of IFS and the idea of “parts” within us
• Why no part is inherently bad—all serve a protective purpose
• The creative metaphor of “inviting your fears to tea” as a way of befriending your inner demons
[00:21] – Perfectionism as a Protective Mechanism
• Discussion on how perfectionism can both help and hinder self-trust
• Exploring the question: “What is that part afraid would happen if I stopped being perfect?”
• An invitation to gently know and name your inner parts rather than pushing them away
[00:27] – Cultivating Curiosity About Your Inner Self
• Encouragement to see self-exploration as relationship building
• Drawing from childhood experiences and inner-child work to better understand current feelings
• Practical tools like mapping your internal parts for nonjudgmental self-discovery
[00:39] – Embracing Vulnerability and Healing Together
• Reflections on how shared vulnerability deepens connection
• The transformative impact of being honest with oneself about trauma and wounds
• A reminder that rebuilding self-trust is a gradual, embodied process
Key Quotes
"I define self-trust as a state of deep knowing that you could rely on your own internal compass to handle whatever's thrown at you in life." - Emily
"Sometimes our intuition leads us into pain, but that journey is essential to truly getting to know who we are." - Emily
"Let me actually get to know you—even the parts that scare me—and that’s how real growth begins." - Emily
"When you trust yourself, you empower every part of you, even the vulnerable ones, to come into the light." - Emily
Resources Mentioned
Book: You Can Trust Yourself: Unlock the Wise Woman Within Using Modern Tools and Ancient Wisdom (Emily’s new release)
Therapeutic Approaches: Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing
Concepts: Building self-trust through curiosity, embracing vulnerability, and the power of internal parts work
Where to Find Guest
shares her insights on self-trust through her writing and speaking engagements. To learn more about her work, check out her website- Curiosity Rising, follow her on social media, or explore her latest book for a deeper dive into cultivating your inner wisdom.Thank You ❤️
Thank you to everyone who tuned in and engaged with this conversation. Your willingness to explore your inner world and embrace vulnerability makes this community a truly special space.
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