233. How to Build Self-Trust: The Ways We Hide The Lack

Do you secretly doubt yourself even when everything looks fine on the outside? In this episode, Steph highlights self-trust and why so many people struggle with it without ever realizing that's the real problem.Steph breaks down what self-trust actually is and why it's the foundation of real personal growth and confidence. She names the sneaky disguises self-trust issues hide behind, like perfectionism, insecurity, and the constant pull toward external validation, and explains how each one signals a deeper pattern of distrust in ourselves. From there, we move into practical, actionable steps for rebuilding that trust: planting new beliefs, gathering evidence of past wins, and letting self-love do more of the work than we give it credit for. By the end, it's clear that self-trust isn't a one-time fix. It's an ongoing practice, the same way physical training is.In this episode you'll discover:The hidden disguises self-trust issues wear (perfectionism, insecurity, seeking validation)Why self-love is a foundational piece of trusting yourselfThe practical, repeatable exercises for building self-trust over timeYour takeaways:Perfectionism and people-pleasing might actually be self-trust issues in disguiseGathering evidence of your own past wins is one of the fastest ways to rebuild trust in yourselfSelf-trust isn't a switch you flip once, it's a practice you return to again and againChapters00:00 Understanding Self-Trust and Its Importance09:06 Identifying Disguises of Self-Trust Issues14:04 Building Self-Trust: Practical Steps18:53 The Role of Self-Love in Self-Trust📊 Take the Impact Scorecard: impactreadyquiz.com📩 Join my newsletter: stephsaffer.com🤝 Work with me 1:1: stephsaffer.com/contact-me/]