What do you do when life has worn down your “spidey senses” and you’re not sure you can trust yourself anymore?

This listener-requested episode (from our beautiful community member Suz) dives into how to rebuild self-trust and reconnect with your intuition after seasons of self-doubt, burnout, or just too many hard things. Suz asked us how to trust and act on her inner cues again – and this conversation is our answer.

We talk about why overthinking explodes when you don’t trust yourself, how your body is often the first to signal what’s really going on, and practical ways to move from anxious spirals back into grounded inner guidance.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why a lack of self-trust turns every decision into confusion and second-guessing

• How your body (tight chest, shaky legs, gut feelings, headaches) often tells the truth before your mind does

• The difference between intuition, ego and fear – and why your first instinct is usually right

• Using questions like “What would love do right now?” to shift out of reactivity and into aligned action (without becoming a doormat)

• Becoming your own best friend instead of your harshest critic – and how that impacts your ability to hear your inner guidance

• Why you give great advice to others and then ignore your own wisdom (and how to start taking your own advice)

• Letting go of old “programming” – the beliefs with tentacles in your nervous system – and replacing them with new experiences that build confidence and self-trust

• Simple practices to reconnect with yourself: breathwork, mirror work, becoming the observer, and self-realisation in everyday life

This is Part 3 of The Authentic Life Activation Series – a 3-part journey back to your true self, and it’s all about getting out of your head, rebuilding self-trust and learning to listen to that deep inner “knowing” again.

Go deeper with The Authentic Life Blueprint workbook

If this conversation lands and you’re ready to do the inner work, The Authentic Life Blueprint workbook will guide you to:

• Get honest about what you truly want

• Untangle the fears, stories and patterns that keep you stuck

• Rebuild self-trust through small, doable actions

• Map out your next aligned steps – even when the future feels uncertain

Get the workbook here:
https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/alb_workbook_lp-684298

Listen to the full mini-series:

• Part 1 – Authentic Life Activation Series

• Part 2 – Authentic Life Activation Series

• Part 3 – How to Stop Overthinking & Trust Your Intuition Again (this episode)

If you’re 40+ and tired of living in your head, this series is your invitation to come back home to yourself.

• (00:00:00) - Intro
• (00:00:37) - Understanding Self-Trust
• (00:03:19) - The Role of Intuition
• (00:05:44) - Body Awareness and Energy
• (00:07:20) - Navigating Difficult Situations
• (00:10:02) - The Importance of Reflection
• (00:12:29) - Self-Realization and Inner Work
• (00:15:22) - Responding with Love
• (00:17:15) - Building a Supportive Environment
• (00:21:31) - Reframing Self-Talk and Positive Mindset
• (00:23:03) - Reflecting on Daily Interactions
• (00:24:47) - Building Self-Trust Through Reflection
• (00:26:00) - Aligning Mind and Body
• (00:28:04) - The Power of Self-Love
• (00:29:27) - Connecting with Intuition
• (00:32:01) - Techniques for Self-Trust
• (00:34:20) - The Role of Coaching in Personal Growth
• (00:38:35) - Commitment to Personal Growth