100 Episodes Later: You Can't Trust Yourself If You Don't Know Yourself

Join Our Community: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/community/🎉 Episode 100! A significant milestone:)Thank you for being here with me. Nearly three years ago, I started this podcast before I felt ready, before I could see the whole path ahead, and before I knew exactly where it would lead. One hundred episodes later, I'm deeply grateful that I trusted the nudge to begin.In this episode, we're continuing the conversation about getting to know yourself in midlife and why that work matters so much.The truth is, it's difficult to trust yourself if you don't truly know yourself.When we learn to understand our wiring, our creative process, our patterns, our strengths, and the ways we move through the world, we reduce anxiety, loosen self-judgment, and cultivate deeper self-trust.One of the most powerful ways to do this is by looking back. Not to dwell on the past, but to mine it for wisdom.I share several personal stories of moments when I experienced a deep inner knowing and chose to trust it:Knowing within two weeks of meeting my husband that he would be my husbandPurchasing both of our homes despite uncertainty and complications along the wayReturning to school and beginning my business at age 40Opening The Brave and Beautiful community just weeks before a serious car accident and the devastating loss of our sonStarting this podcast after years of longing, despite not feeling fully readyAlong the way, I explore an important truth: hearing your inner voice doesn't guarantee that the path will be quick, easy, or logical. Often, we must grow into the very things we're called to create.In this episode, you'll learn:✨ Why self-knowledge is foundational to freedom, joy, and self-trust✨ How looking back can reveal wisdom about your wiring, needs, and unique path✨ Why inner knowing rarely comes with a complete roadmap✨ The difference between mining your past for wisdom and getting stuck in old stories✨ How understanding your creative process can reduce anxiety and self-judgment✨ Why we don't wait until we're ready; we take the next right step and grow as we go✨ A simple practice for capturing personal wisdom and building self-trust over timeWe find our way in action, not before.If you're ready to deepen your relationship with yourself and uncover the wisdom hidden in your own story, I'd love to invite you to my free Get to Know Yourself Workshop on June 23 & 24.ResourcesRest by Alex Soojung-Kim PangI also talk about the 4 stages of creative process in this blog post: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/trust-yourself-and-your-unique-creative-process/Get to Know Yourself Workshop June 23 + 24- register for free: https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/get-to-know-yourself/Connect with KristaInstagram: @a_life_in_progressFacebook: @alifeinprogressca and @rebrandingmiddleageYouTube: @ALifeinProgressWebsite: alifeinprogress.ca