EP 27 - Learning to Trust Again: Balancing self-protection & vulnerability after getting hurt (Sunday Shot)

Let’s face it, it's painful when the people we’re supposed to be able to trust end up hurting us instead. When that betrayal comes from family, friends, or coworkers, it’s especially shocking. Still, we can be so hard on ourselves that we’ll blame ourselves for not seeing it coming. Our first instincts? To shut down completely, build internal walls so high and thick that no one can ever get near us, and to never trust anyone again.  But here’s the thing: That approach may solve one problem, but it usually ends up causing us more pain in the long run. So how do we learn to trust people again — and ourselves — after we’ve been hurt so badly? In this episode, we talk about licking our wounds when someone’s betrayed us, building your trust muscle after you’ve been hurt, and finding a balance between protecting ourselves and staying open to all the amazing relationships meant for our lives — the ones we already have and the new ones that are just waiting to find us.  *This episode is a Sunday Shot: a short and sweet solo episode with a runtime of approximately 10 - 20 minutes.  More About Lisa Marie: To learn more about Lisa Marie, get more content, or schedule a one-on-one coaching session, visit her website at: www.lisamarieconnections.com or her contact page, at: www.lisamarieconnections.com/connect Follow her on Instagram: @lisamarieconnections AFTER THE EPISODE: Love the podcast? Please rate the show and leave a review! Know someone who would benefit from hearing this episode? Please consider sharing it with them! PLEASE NOTE: The "From Lemons to Limoncello" podcast and content posted by Lisa Marie DeSanto is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this website, the podcast, linked to content, or from coaching sessions is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.