#5 The Hardest Lesson I Learned
"If I could go back in time and warn myself about one thing, it would be this: growth isn’t linear, and failure is a part of the process."
Welcome to The Journey Home Podcast
In this episode, I’m sharing one of the hardest lessons I’ve learned on my personal journey. The road to self-belief, trust, and personal growth is anything but easy. It’s full of challenges, pain, tears, and lessons that take immense courage to learn. This episode is about overcoming those lessons, and how trusting yourself is the key to breaking free from cycles of self-doubt and external validation.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
[03:00] The Hardest Lesson: Trust Yourself
- For years, I struggled with self-doubt and needed external validation to feel sure about my decisions. I share how learning to trust myself and stop seeking approval changed everything.
- Keywords: self-trust, external validation, personal growth, self-belief
[06:00] How Fear and Trauma Keep You Stuck
- Our childhood experiences and traumas shape how we view ourselves and the world. If you’ve ever been stuck in a pattern, fear of change could be deeply rooted in past experiences.
- Keywords: fear of change, childhood trauma, overcoming fear, self-sabotage
[09:00] Growth Isn’t Linear
- Growth isn’t a straight path. You’re going to experience setbacks. But every failure carries a lesson, and it’s through failure that we develop resilience and the strength to keep going.
- Keywords: growth mindset, resilience, failure, overcoming setbacks
[11:30] Rewiring Your Mind for Success
- I share how I used my mind’s natural ability to create flowcharts and logic to break out of my old survival patterns and rewire my thinking for success.
- Keywords: rewiring the brain, mindset shift, overcoming survival mode, success
Personal Story: My Journey of Self-Trust and Growth
[14:00]
For years, I struggled to trust myself. I relied on others to tell me who I was and whether I was on the right path. But when I finally realized that I am the one who gets to decide who I am and what my path looks like, everything changed. I share how that realization came after years of unhealthy relationships and trauma, and how it set me on a path of healing and self-discovery.
Why Growth Feels Messy and Non-Linear
[17:00]
We often think growth is supposed to be smooth, but it’s anything but. I share the messy reality of growth, including setbacks and failures, and how they were actually the moments that pushed me forward.
- Reflection Prompt: What failures or setbacks have you faced that now look like important turning points in your growth journey?
The Importance of Awareness and Rewiring Your Mind
[20:00]
The mind is a powerful tool, but it can also keep you stuck in old patterns. I discuss how I used awareness to rewire my mind, shifting from survival mode to a mindset that supports my success.
- Keywords: self-awareness, mindset transformation, rewiring the brain, personal development
Have a think:
[24:00]
- Think about a time when you felt you failed. What did you learn from that experience? How did it shape who you are today?
- DM me your answers or tag me in a post—let’s have a conversation about how you’ve grown from setbacks.
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