17. Are you a stranger to yourself? | Self-Awareness is a Prerequisite to Self-Trust

Today, Emily reads Lesson 6 from her book Can People Really Change?—a powerful reminder that self-awareness is foundational to Self-Trust.In this heartfelt chapter, Emily shares the story of Nikki, a newly divorced client discovering how much of her identity was shaped by someone else—and how self-inquiry, even about small things, opens the door to deeper trust in oneself. Emily also reflects on her own path to knowing and trusting herself as a therapist.In this episode:Why self-awareness is the foundation of Self-TrustHow moments of not knowing spark transformationWhy small choices matter in building inner clarityHow Emily’s own journey shaped her trust in her therapist identityAn invitation to rebuild your life from withinLINKS:Training & CertificationEmily's book: Can People Really Change? 13 Lessons from 13 Years as a TherapistYou get the audio version of the book included with purchase of the physical book.Join 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