Best of Series | Learning How to Trust Yourself

In this “Best Of” episode, we  revisits one of the community’s favorite conversations, focusing on how to rebuild trust in ourselves—especially after experiences of trauma, shame, or self-doubt. In this episode we discuss the common reasons we feel unable to trust our own decisions, from survival-mode thinking to a fractured sense of self. We also look at  practical steps for repairing self-trust, including self-compassion, reframing decision-making, and embracing mistakes as part of growth. Key Topics Covered•Why trauma damages our ability to trust ourselves•The role of shame, self-criticism, and negative past experiences•Practical ways to mend your relationship with yourself•Allowing mistakes and learning self-compassion•Methods to connect with your authentic desires (meditation, experimentation, journaling)•Truth-telling, authenticity, and reframing decision-making•Taking accountability instead of seeking external validation•Recognizing your resilience and survival skillsChapters00:00 – Introduction & Best Of Series01:24 – Revisiting “Learning How to Trust Yourself”03:18 – Defining Self-Trust & Its Link to Success04:55 – The Role of Trauma in Damaging Self-Trust07:08 – Trauma, Shame & Trusting Our Decisions09:47 – Overcoming External Approval-Seeking10:50 – Mending Your Relationship with Yourself11:29 – Embracing Mistakes & Releasing Self-Criticism13:43 – Practicing Self-Compassion & Letting Go of Comparisons15:14 – Connecting with Yourself: Meditation & Experimentation20:36 – Truth-Telling & Authenticity in Daily Life22:13 – Breaking Survival-Mode Habits23:20 – Stop Playing the “Character” Everyone Likes24:07 – Reframing Decision-Making with Hope26:02 – Making Decisions Without Constant Outside Input27:31 – Recognizing Your Resourcefulness  I am grateful you are here,JerryCOMPLEMENTARY STRATEGY CALL:Schedule CallOVERCOMING SHAME COURSE:ACESS COURSE HEREWatch On YoutubeWebsite:www.jerryhenderson.orgHow is your relationship with yourself going?Get your free-self assessment guidePick up your copy of my book:Returning: Meditations and Reflections on Self-Love and HealingGet Your Free Weekly Tips!Instagram: @jerryahendersonLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jerryahendersonDisclaimer