Gaining Back Confidence, Self Trust & Healthy Relationships- EP 51
Release Date: 09/11/2025
Want a Different 2026? Do These 5 Things | EP 65
The Higher Alignment Podcast
In this New Year’s episode, I walk you through the five things you need to hear to make sure 2026 doesn’t become a repeat of 2025. Using December as your “report card,” I break down why you ended the year either grounded and present or overwhelmed and crawling toward the finish line. We look at the real reasons burnout keeps circling back—under-recovery, weak boundaries, ignoring your body, relying on willpower, and trying to do everything alone. This episode gives you a clear starting point, a simple action step to anchor your week, and an invitation to choose how you want 2026 to...
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The Productivity Myth That’s Keeping You Burnt Out | EP 64
The Higher Alignment Podcast
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The Higher Alignment Podcast
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The High Performer’s Guide to Letting Go of Control with Carly Bolin | EP 62
The Higher Alignment Podcast
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The Skill That AI Can’t Replace (And Why It Sets You Apart) | EP 61
The Higher Alignment Podcast
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If You Want to End 2025 in Peace, Start Here | EP 60
The Higher Alignment Podcast
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If You Can’t Slow Down, Do This One Thing | EP59
The Higher Alignment Podcast
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Why “Loving Your Job” Still Isn’t Fulfillment | EP 58
The Higher Alignment Podcast
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The Missing Piece to True Work Life Balance- Ep 57
The Higher Alignment Podcast
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Healing the Hustle: Finding Peace Through Inner Child Work- Ep 56
The Higher Alignment Podcast
Episode Highlights: finding inner peace, inner child work, hustle culture, setting boundaries, healing, self-love, mental health, personal growth, nervous system, emotional healing, mindfulness, relationships, self-care Summary: Ever wonder why it’s so hard to stay calm, even when life looks good on paper? In this episode, Minh-Thu Lam opens up about how healing from a breakup led her down an unexpected path—one that revealed just how much her “inner child” was still running the show. She breaks down what inner child work really means (beyond the buzzword) and how it impacts your...
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self-trust, regaining confidence, healthy relationships, relationship with self, decisoin making, fear of the unknown, personal growth, decision making, self-awareness, high performers, burnout, relationship with self, empowerment, mental health
Summary:
What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t lack of time, resources, or opportunity but lack of trust in yourself?
In this episode, Minh-Thu Lam unpacks how self-trust shapes your confidence, decisions, and overall happiness. She shares practical ways to spot where fear is running the show and how to shift into making choices from a place of strength and clarity. If you’ve ever second-guessed yourself, struggled with confidence, or felt stuck in a cycle of overthinking, this conversation will give you the tools to reconnect with yourself and step into true empowerment.
Takeaways:
Many people feel the need for change but struggle with self-trust.
Self-trust is crucial for making empowered decisions.
High performers often excel in professional settings but struggle personally.
True connection requires vulnerability and authenticity.
Dysregulation can hinder decision-making and self-trust.
Building a relationship with oneself is essential for confidence.
Self-betrayal can lead to a loss of confidence and disconnection.
Assessing one's relationship with oneself can reveal areas for growth.
Genuine confidence comes from self-acceptance and honesty.
Making decisions from a place of empowerment leads to better outcomes.
Chapters
00:00 Understanding the Need for Change
03:07 The Importance of Self-Trust
06:00 Building a Relationship with Yourself
12:03 Recognizing Patterns of Self-Betrayal
14:44 Assessing Your Relationship with Yourself
21:49 Applying Self-Trust to Relationships
25:04 Creating Genuine Confidence
29:47 Making Empowered Decisions
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Links mentioned in this episode:
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