(Ep. 65) Rebuilding Trust from the Inside Out

What if the person you trust the least... is yourself?In this episode of Triggered & True, Laura Duncan and co-host Brian Friese unpack one of the deepest roots beneath anxiety, relationship struggles, and emotional triggers: self-trust. They explore why betrayal by others often awakens something much older—and why healing begins by restoring trust in yourself before trying to rebuild trust with anyone else.Laura explains that many of us learned early in life not to trust our own hearts. Whether we grew up without supportive caregivers, or we were forced to mature too quickly, or painful experiences taught us to doubt ourselves, those early wounds shape how we experience broken trust today.The conversation offers a powerful reframe: the goal isn't to pretend betrayal doesn't hurt. It's to comfort the places within you that were wounded so you can respond from your true self instead of your triggered self. From that place, wisdom, healthy boundaries, and genuine trust become possible again.In this episode:🔹 Why broken trust with others often reveals a much deeper lack of trust in yourself🔹 How childhood experiences and early caregivers shape your ability to decide with confidence🔹 The difference between "capital T" Trust—the deep need to feel safe—and the everyday trust required in healthy relationships🔹 Why healing doesn't mean ignoring betrayal, but comforting the wounds it awakens so you can respond from your true self🔹 How restoring self-trust frees you to set healthy boundaries, navigate relationships with wisdom, and be okay regardless of another person's choices📩 Get your free Weekly Dose of Compassion — two short notes in your inbox every week. One to speak over yourself. One from Laura: https://www.lauraduncan.com/pl/2148814868🔗 Learn more:https://triggeredandtrue.comhttps://lauraduncan.com