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Why We Stop Trusting Ourselves, and How to Find Our Way Back | Roxanne Saffaie

· 46 min · Episode 424

Episode Why We Stop Trusting Ourselves, and How to Find Our Way Back | Roxanne Saffaie

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In this powerful return to The Brave Table, Neeta sits down with writer, speaker, and thought leader Roxanne Saffaie to discuss her upcoming book, The Truth In You Knows—a deeply transformative guide to self-trust, self-compassion, authenticity, and coming home to yourself.

Together, they unpack why so many of us struggle to trust ourselves, how perfectionism keeps us stuck, the difference between fear and intuition, and why true empowerment begins with building an unshakable relationship with yourself.

This conversation is a reminder that the answers you've been searching for may already be within you.

WHAT YOU'LL GET OUT OF THIS EPISODE...

✨ Why self-trust is the foundation of freedom

✨ The difference between fear, ego, intuition, and heart wisdom

✨ Why following your heart isn't always easy, but it's always honest

✨ How perfectionism quietly blocks growth and possibility

✨ The power of self-compassion and ending self-bullying

✨ Why self-intimacy is the missing piece in most healing journeys

✨ Practical journaling practices to reconnect with yourself

✨ How to stop abandoning yourself and start honoring your truth

✨ What it means to become your own ride-or-die

CONNECT WITH ROXANNE SAFFAIE

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/roxylook/

Website

https://www.roxannesaffaie.com/

ABOUT ROXANNE

Roxanne Saffaie is a writer, speaker, mentor, and creator devoted to helping people reconnect with their most authentic selves. Through her writing, teachings, and transformational work, she empowers others to cultivate self-trust, self-love, self-compassion, and a life guided by their deepest truth.

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📖 The Truth In You Knows

Roxanne's highly anticipated upcoming book explores radical self-trust, self-compassion, authenticity, and what it means to live from the wisdom of your heart.

Join her Substack community for updates, writing prompts, and future book announcements.

Substack:

https://roxannesaffaie.substack.com

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Recommended "Watch Next" Episodes

1. Intuition Is Your Superpower—You’ve Just Been Taught to Ignore It (with Laura Day)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suGzosB1mag&vl=en

2. You’ve Been Taught to Abandon Yourself—Here’s How to Reclaim Your Power with Amy Natalie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt--h1wMlMo

3. The Truth About Self-Love After Years of Hustle with Serial Entrepreneur Ayda Shabanz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV1pVuEukvM

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Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, and host of The Brave Table podcast. CEO of Highest Self Institute and author of That Sucked, Now What, she’s been featured in Forbes, ABC, and more. A former dentist turned global speaker, Neeta’s work blends psychology, ancient wisdom, and resilience from her own life experiences. She's also a mom, wellness lover, and chai enthusiast.

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