This episode of the podcast, In the Middle of All This, is about trust. The host, Eryn Foster, shares his perspective as a Gen Xer to explore what trust means in the middle of life’s daily chaos.
He presents the idea that trust isn't about everything being certain or perfect, but is an intentional act of anchoring yourself in the middle of a storm. Using the metaphor of a boat in a storm, he explains that trust is the anchor, not the boat itself. The anchor doesn’t stop the storm, but it holds the boat steady.
Eryn shares relatable, everyday anecdotes—like forgetting laundry in the washer, spilling coffee, and dealing with a mischievous dog—to show how tiny acts of trust and grace, such as self-compassion, laughter, and taking a deep breath, build resilience.
The episode concludes by encouraging listeners to practice trust every day, no matter how small or messy the act is. Eryn explains that each small choice is like tying a knot in the anchor line, and these seemingly insignificant acts are what ultimately keep you from being swept away by life's challenges.
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