The Resilience Project
Illuminating the unseen impacts of adoption — for all who’ve been touched by it.
The Resilience Project Podcast brings voice, visibility, and validation to the parts of adoption society rarely names - but all of us feel. Through a trauma-informed somatic lens, host Julie Brumley explores the lived experiences of the entire adoption constellation, with a tender emphasis on the adoptee experience.
This podcast goes beyond storytelling into soul-telling. It offers embodied insight, compassionate education, and a path toward awareness, strength, and hope. Each episode invites listeners to understand adoption more deeply - not just with the mind, but with the nervous system - and to reconnect with the truth, identity, and belonging that were always yours to come home to.
The Resilience Project
The Journey to Self-Trust: Lessons from a Broken Hard Drive
Here's the link to the reel about Brene's marble jar theory:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DQpIryxjSZO/
Here's the link to Dr. Masaru Emoto's experiement:
https://youtu.be/lUIJjiQCV34?si=PlD8-rAwTG0qc_95
Here's the pdf of what I shared on screen:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y5HMSpCl3ZW4dYKRVYGBORLK5aKMnF06/view?usp=sharing
Keywords
trust, self-trust, resilience, Brene Brown, personal growth, emotional well-being, marble jar theory, self-love, accountability, relationships
Summary
In this episode, Julie Brumley explores the concept of trust, particularly self-trust, and how it is foundational for building trust in relationships. Drawing from personal experiences and insights from Brene Brown's work, she discusses the importance of self-love, positive self-talk, and the Marble Jar Theory of trust. Julie emphasizes the need to develop intimacy with ourselves and practice self-trust through daily actions that bring joy and connection. The episode concludes with practical strategies for evaluating trustworthiness in ourselves and others using the BRAVING acronym.
Takeaways
Trust begins with ourselves first.
Self-trust is foundational for trusting others.
The Marble Jar Theory illustrates how trust is built.
Positive self-talk is crucial for developing self-trust.
We need to notice what brings us joy.
Practicing self-love helps us treat ourselves kindly.
Building trust takes time and intentionality.
The BRAVING acronym helps evaluate trustworthiness.
Intimacy with ourselves is essential for emotional well-being.
Choosing courage over comfort fosters integrity.
Sound bites
"The way we talk to ourselves truly matters."
"Notice what brings a smile to your face."
"Trust begins with ourselves first."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey
02:31 Understanding Trust and Self-Trust
05:18 The Marble Jar Theory of Trust
08:21 Building Self-Trust Through Positive Self-Talk
11:01 Practicing Self-Trust and Joy
13:32 The BRAVING Acronym for Trustworthiness
18:12 Conclusion and Call to Action
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