Episode 6: Waiting For The Cosign

In this conversation, Katie explores the challenges of self-trust and the fear of self-discovery. She discusses how many individuals rely on external validation to affirm their identity and capabilities, often leading to a gap between their true selves and the identities they feel allowed to express. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, she emphasizes the importance of embracing one's growth process without waiting for external approval, encouraging listeners to trust their instincts and honor their evolving identities.Keywordsself-trust, fear of self-discovery, external validation, personal growth, identity, self-acceptance, confidence, feedback, calling, self-reflectionTakeawaysMany struggle with trusting their own thoughts without external validation.Hard work can sometimes drown out our inner voice.Self-identity is often mirrored by others' perceptions.Fear often arises not from failure, but from self-discovery.We may hesitate to share our ideas due to fear of judgment.Feedback can threaten our evolving identity.Faith involves trusting oneself without needing constant validation.Curiosity can replace the need for certainty in self-discovery.It's okay to be in process and not fully formed.We should honor our instincts without seeking outside approval. sound bites"Hard work can sometimes become noise.""Faith doesn't mean ignoring feedback."