10. North: Radical Honesty | Get honest to trust yourself

Today, we begin our journey around the Self-Trust Compass with the direction of North: radical honesty. Emily shares four signs that it may be time to return to this inner compass point—whether you're just starting your Self-Trust journey, feeling stuck, spinning your wheels, or ready to check in after some time away. This episode unpacks the hard—but empowering—work of telling the truth to yourself, even (and especially) when it’s uncomfortable.You’ll explore how dishonesty quietly chips away at your sense of inner authority and what it means to build trust again, layer by layer, starting with small truths. Emily also shares a more uplifting lens on radical honesty: being honest with yourself about the big dreams you actually want.In this episode:The role of radical honesty in the Self-Trust CompassHow to spot when it's time to head NorthWhy we often wait until we’re lost to tell ourselves the truthCommon fears women have about being honest with themselvesHow truth-telling becomes a portal to your deepest desires✨ Want to reflect on your starting point? Use this episode as a journaling guide.LINKS:Emily's book: Can People Really Change? 13 Lessons from 13 Years as a TherapistJoin Behind-The-Scenes: https://curiosityrising.substack.com/subscribe*You'll want to sign up for either the paid $7/mo or $70 annual level to get BTSDEEPEN YOUR SELF-TRUST WORK:Get the books + more: The Self-Trust Marketplace1-1 Session with EmilyBuy You Can Trust Yourself on AmazonCONNECT WITH EMILY: Have questions or topics you'd like to hear about? Reach out and connect!SubstackInstagramEmail List This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit curiosityrising.substack.com/subscribe