35. How to Know Who You Can Trust (and Who You Can’t)

You can love someone and still not be able to trust them.

Trust gets complicated, especially when you’re recovering from burnout, people-pleasing, or relational trauma. In this episode, we break down the real components of trust and why discernment (not defaulting to distrust or over-trusting) is the key to staying centered.

Inside, we explore:

• The 7 components of trust from Brené Brown’s BRAVING inventory
• How to recognize when trust is broken due to lack of skill or capacity
• Why saying “I’ll do better” isn’t enough (and what needs to come with it)
• How emotional maturity and ego strength impact your ability to repair or rebuild trust

This is a must-listen if you’ve ever questioned your own judgment or wondered why someone who “means well” keeps letting you down.

RESOURCES: Brené Brown's Resources

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