Understanding Internal Confusion & Building Self-Trust: Is this Me or a Part of Me?

Do you ever notice how your truth seems to change depending on where you are — or who you’re with? You might feel confident in your career, but small or unsure in love. Or maybe you withdraw when meeting new people, but talk nonstop around old friends. Each version feels real in the moment, because it is the truth to a part of you. It might just not be the truth of your adult self. In this episode, Sarah breaks down the science of Parts Work and how trauma shapes the different “selves” we embody. You’ll learn why these parts develop, how to begin differentiating between the truth of a part and the truth of your adult self, and the steps necessary to finally resolve old wounds. This episode will empower you to find clarity within, build trust with your younger parts, and come home to the authentic you you’ve always been. Episode Highlights: [01:19] Why we feel like different versions of ourselves in different settings [03:40] What “Parts Work” means and how parts develop [06:00] How your nervous system reverts to old protective patterns [09:50] The difference between vulnerable and protective parts [11:10] Examples of protectors: achiever, fawner, caretaker, perfectionist [16:35] Somatic exercise: embodying your adult self [20:30] Recognizing truths from adult self vs. your parts [23:40] How romantic relationships trigger childhood parts [26:30] Why protectors often sabotage love and purpose [30:00] The beauty of becoming your own “internal archeologist” [33:30] How to identify your truth and stop oscillating between versions of self [40:00] The importance of marinating in your truth [43:02] Q&A - How can I learn to trust myself and know my truth? [49:17] Q&A - How do I overcoming abuse and self doubt? [55:51] Q&A - How can I know what is the “real me” and what is the traumatized me? [1:00:08] Q&A - How can I create deep and genuine conversations? Join the 3-day Expansion Experience: Ready to step into a bigger life? If you’re feeling stuck in any area of your life, the key to stepping toward your desires is learning how to work with your nervous system (rather than against it). Sarah is going to show you how to do exactly that inside her 3-day live experience for only $37. Click below to join the first call on October 27 (replays available for a limited time): https://bit.ly/yms-yt-ee Download Sarah’s FREE Workbook: Not sure where to get started with somatic healing? Sarah created a FREE trauma-informed workbook called "How To Gain Control Over How You Feel" to help you step toward a life filled with more freedom, ease, and empowerment. Click the link below to download the workbook: https://bit.ly/yms-yt-workbook Connect with Sarah on: Email Community (YouTube): bit.ly/yms-yt-newsletter Email Community (Apple/Spotify): bit.ly/yms-sp-newsletter Instagram — instagram.com/sarahbcoaching Website — sarahbaldwincoaching.com Submit a Question: sarahbaldwin1.typeform.com/podcast Quotes: “Anything you think or feel at any given moment is the truth to a part of you, it just might not be the truth to your adult self.” - Sarah Baldwin [0:40:40] “We end up living lives that our protective parts decided are safe for us, not the lives that are actually meant for us.” - Sarah Baldwin [0:47:21] “The life you are here to live is not meant to feel comfortable. It will stretch you, grow you, and invite you into healing.” - Sarah Baldwin [0:48:26]