Ep. 46 - How to Build Self-Trust: Unpacking the Roots of Self-Doubt

Send us Fan MailOur childhood experiences, traumatic events, and societal pressures fundamentally shape our ability to trust ourselves as women, creating patterns of self-doubt and external validation-seeking that can last a lifetime.• Childhood conditioning creates the foundation for self-trust issues through emotional invalidation, overcontrol, excessive criticism, and inconsistent parenting• Trauma profoundly disrupts self-trust by disconnecting us from our bodies, shattering our sense of safety, and fostering shame and self-blame• Society bombards women with messages that we're "too emotional," should prioritize pleasing others, must be perfect, and aren't as competent as we actually are• Understanding these patterns isn't about self-blame but gaining awareness to begin healing• Rebuilding self-trust requires compassion, patience, and sometimes professional support• Journal prompts can help explore experiences of dismissal, childhood messages about behavior, and perfectionism as starting points for healingIf you're struggling with self-trust or not showing up authentically, share this episode with someone who needs to hear this message. Subscribe so you never miss an episode packed with valuable tips and insights designed to empower you. Ready to nurture your mind, body, and spirit? Get our FREE Self-Care ChallengeVisit Our Website - The show now has a website and blog!! Come visit and read more!Sign Up for Our Weekly Newsletter - Come subscribe to Heal & Thrive Wednesdays and get the mid-week reset you need. Follow me on IG @shecanhealpodcast for upcoming episodes and more inspiration.I want to hear your thoughts on the show:Reviews help my show so much, please leave a review on your favorite platform.Subscribe to the showYou'll be notified when a new episode is available, so you never miss an episode.