You’re journaling, meditating, saying the affirmations, listening to all the podcasts… but your life still looks and feels pretty much the same.

In this first episode of The Integration Series, we get honest about that frustrating place where you’re “doing the work” and not seeing the results you expected – and what might really be going on underneath.

We explore:

• Why you can’t rewire decades of conditioning in 30 days

• How change often happens internally (beliefs, nervous system, self-image) before it shows up in your external reality

• The real cycle of change – wobbling, “falling off”, doubting yourself, and then coming back again

• Why rest, integration days (and even “rest months”) are part of the work, not proof you’re lazy

• The tiny “2mm shift” from being in the drama to becoming the observer

• Why radical self-honesty about your goals, lifestyle and relationships is the true starting point

• Returning to who you were before the heavy programming – and living from that place now, with wisdom and boundaries

This episode is for you if you’ve ever thought:

“Maybe this inner work just doesn’t work for me.”

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If you’re ready to move from consuming more content to actually integrating it, the Authentic Life Blueprint workbook gives you a practical framework to reconnect with who you are, clarify what you truly want and design aligned next steps in your real life.

https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/alb_workbook_lp-684298

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• (00:00:00) - The Struggle of Inner Work
• (00:00:24) - Welcome
• (00:02:33) - The Importance of Action in Personal Growth
• (00:05:30) - The Role of Trust and Patience
• (00:08:30) - Building a Routine for Success
• (00:11:26) - Navigating Stressful Environments
• (00:13:35) - The Power of Perspective and Breaks
• (00:16:04) - The Impact of Personal Growth on Relationships
• (00:18:47) - Measuring Progress in Personal Development
• (00:23:37) - Unexpected Opportunities in Career Development
• (00:25:24) - The Journey of Personal Growth and Coaching
• (00:26:43) - Abundance Mindset and Its Surprises
• (00:27:23) - Clarity in Manifestation and Goal Setting
• (00:29:30) - Navigating Life Changes and Hormonal Shifts
• (00:30:29) - Aligning Mind, Body, and Spirit
• (00:31:57) - Trusting Interactions and the Power of Forgiveness
• (00:33:44) - Reconnecting with Your Authentic Self
• (00:35:01) - Living with Possibility and Adaptability
• (00:37:14) - Self-Honesty and Authenticity in Personal Growth
• (00:39:32) - Understanding Your Core Values and Purpose

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

Stepping into something new can feel exciting and terrifying at the same time – especially when you can’t see every step ahead.

In this episode, we dive into overcoming fear of the unknown: that mix of anxiety, control, self-doubt and “what if it all goes wrong?” that can keep you stuck exactly where you are.

We explore:
• How fear of the unknown shows up in everyday life (and quietly runs the show)
• “False Evidence Appearing Real” – why so much of our fear is a story, not the truth
• Shifting from worst-case to best-case thinking and feeling
• Trusting yourself to handle what comes, even when you do not have all the answers
• Remembering times you did not let fear win – and bringing that version of you into the present

If you are standing on the edge of a big change, or feel like you keep talking yourself out of the life you actually want, this conversation will support you to take aligned steps forward with more courage and self-trust.

The Authentic Life Activation Series (3-part mini-series)
This episode is Part 2 of our Authentic Life Activation Series:
• Part 1: Reconnecting with who you truly are
• Part 2: Overcoming fear of the unknown (this episode)
• Part 3: Getting out of your head and following your intuition

Go deeper with The Authentic Life Blueprint workbook
If this episode is landing and you are ready to work through this in your own life, the Authentic Life Blueprint workbook is for you. It is a guided process to help you:

• Get honest about what you truly want
• Untangle the fears and stories that keep you stuck
• Map out your next aligned steps (even when the future feels uncertain)
• Reconnect with your authentic self and design a life that actually feels like yours

Get your copy of The Authentic Life Blueprint workbook:
https://theartofbeautifulthinking.com.au/alb_workbook_lp-684298

Book mentioned in this episode
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway – Susan Jeffers

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• (00:00:00) - Intro
• (00:00:24) - Facing Fear and Embracing the Unknown
• (00:06:13) - Taking Action Against Fear
• (00:09:05) - Breaking Down Fears and Their Origins
• (00:12:01) - Common Fears and Their Impact
• (00:14:44) - Manipulation Through Fear in Society
• (00:17:35) - Learning from Mistakes and Embracing Growth
• (00:23:14) - Embracing Fear and the Unknown
• (00:26:57) - Calculated Risks and Personal Growth
• (00:28:37) - Trusting Yourself and Overcoming Doubts
• (00:29:53) - The Importance of Ignorance in Success
• (00:30:58) - Conquering Fears for Personal Growth
• (00:32:20) - The Ripple Effect of Taking Action
• (00:33:48) - Finding Fulfillment Beyond Comfort Zones
• (00:35:42) - The Role of Support Systems
• (00:37:15) - Resolving to Move Forward Despite Fear
• (00:39:01) - Advocacy and the Power of Support
• (00:40:23) - Surrounding Yourself with Positive Influences
• (00:42:14) - Stepping into the Unknown with Confidence
• (00:44:49) - The Cosmic Timing of Opportunities
• (00:46:38) - Tools for Overcoming Fear and Making Decisions