I sit down with Josh to unpack the deep-rooted patterns driving his self-doubt and anxiety in a new relationship. What begins as uncertainty about love quickly reveals unresolved grief, childhood trauma, and a lingering sense of guilt around his mother’s passing. Together, we explore how past experiences shape our ability to trust ourselves and make decisions. This is a powerful look at what it takes to move from rumination and fear toward self-trust and emotional freedom.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 - Opening The Conversation

01:00 - New Relationship, Old Doubts

02:00 - Marriage Breakdown And Mental Health

05:00 - First Panic Attacks And Early Trauma

10:00 - Losing His Mother

18:00 - Grief Comes To The Surface

23:00 - What He Misses Most

29:00 - Guilt And Self-Blame

33:00 - Can You Forgive Yourself?

36:00 - Fear Of Making The Wrong Choice

42:00 - Why Good Relationships Feel Unsafe

44:30 - Rebuilding Trust In Yourself

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