Episode 2: Feeling Uncomfortable Won’t Kill You (I Checked)

Alternative title: The Buffet Is Open (and Jeffrey’s Not Invited)

In this episode of Home to Me, we go back to the why. Why does self-trust matter so deeply? Why do defensiveness, insecurity, and people-pleasing steal so much from us? Through a story of meetings, metaphors, and missed ETF lessons, therapist and host Steph unpacks what it really means to come home to yourself — and how being liked, or not, has shaped so much of what we do. You’ll walk away with a grounded sense of why self-trust is the foundation of inner freedom, plus a powerful exercise to uncover what’s really driving your discomfort. It’s tender, funny, and real. You’re in the right place. Welcome Home

SHOW NOTES

Episode 2 – The Cost of Being Liked (And Why Self-Trust Is Worth More)

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• A before-and-after story of meetings, self-doubt, and reclaiming your attention

• Why discomfort can feel like danger — and how to tell the difference

• A metaphorical buffet vs. a metaphorical spotlight: which one are you living under?

• A grounding practice to bring joy and self-connection into your day

• A powerful journaling/therapy-style prompt to uncover your core fear behind discomfort

• Why self-trust is the foundation of true belonging

• At least 3 "fucks" uttered

Takeaway quote:
“Self-trust is learning that you are liked, valued, and you belong — without needing anyone else to verify it for you.”

Action step for listeners:
Notice something small you did today that brought you comfort, joy, or choice — and celebrate it out loud like you’re parenting your inner child.

 

Episode Transcript

(00:00):
Hi.
Have you ever been in a meeting andnoticed that instead of listening to the
content, you're paying more attentionto how everybody else in the room
feels specifically feels about you?
Yeah.
Same.
This week on home to me, we'regonna be talking about self-trust,
people pleasing and making theshift from spotlight to buffet.

(00:23):
I know that makes no sense, so you'lljust have to listen to figure it out.
It is raw and it's real,and it feels like freedom.
New episode out on Thursday,Link in Bio to listen.
Welcome home