S5 E5: Practicing Self-Trust

In this solo episode of Latine ADHD, Dr. Janice Castro explores what self-trust looks like before burnout. Most people don’t think about self-trust until it feels broken. But self-trust isn’t built in a crisis. It’s practiced in ordinary moments. This episode breaks down what self-trust is and what it isn’t. Self-trust is not: • Being consistent all the time • Never struggling • Always following through perfectly • Having more willpower Self-trust grows through honesty. Through repair. Through small promises you can actually keep. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ Why broken promises are information — not proof you can’t be trusted ✨ How punishment disrupts trust ✨ Why compassion is structural, not optional ✨ The power of one realistic, aligned choice ✨ How self-trust functions as preventative care This conversation is about micro-moments. Not dramatic reinventions. Not personality overhauls. Just one honest pause. One boundary. One five-minute reset. Because self-trust is a practice. If you want deeper support around self-compassion, you can revisit the Season 1 finale: Feeling Broken and Finding Strength. Self-trust doesn’t eliminate hard seasons. It just means you don’t abandon yourself inside them. Let’s Stay Connected: 💌 Subscribe to my newsletter for ADHD-friendly tools and stories from our comunidad:https://www.drjanicecastro.com/#ADHDResources 🎧 Follow Latine ADHD wherever you get your podcasts 📲 Share this episode with someone who needs a gentler way of thinking about change. Hasta la próxima. Cuídate mucho. 💛 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.