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May 2022
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035: Trusting Yourself

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This episode explores what self-trust is, what are the main reasons why we doubt ourselves, where this behaviour and thought pattern is coming from, and how to start the process of trusting yourself. I share practical guidance and journal prompts to help you strengthen your sense of self-trust.

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