We bring the wise and reflective Jen Fiser to the podcast to explore the vast terrain of the feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness that many of us struggle with, asking the critical question: Why do we all feel "not good enough?" Drawing from personal experiences, cultural influences, and childhood trauma, Jen explores how these feelings are often rooted in early life, and how they manifest throughout adulthood. These wounds, often unconscious, shape our self-esteem and create cycles of self-doubt that are difficult to break. With compassion and insight, Jen examines how our society and its expectations amplify this sense of inadequacy, leaving many to believe they’re not worthy of happiness, success, or love.

The conversation touches on healing through community, therapy, and even psychedelics—tools that can provide profound emotional breakthroughs. We discuss the complexity of self-doubt and how healing is a winding, non-linear journey of integrating all parts of ourselves, both light and dark. The episode also invites us to reconsider what true happiness means, encouraging us to look inward for validation rather than seeking it through external achievements.

If you’ve ever wrestled with feelings of not measuring up or wondered how to move past old wounds that affect your self-worth, this episode offers a thoughtful and reflective look at the journey toward healing and embracing self-love. It’s an honest exploration of how we can break free from the cycles of self-doubt and start finding peace within ourselves.

Connect w/ Jen or learn more about Innate Path and the upcoming training: https://www.innatepath.org

Learn more about the therapist Jen mentioned, Peter Levine and his contributions to the field: https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/about-peter

The book Jen mentioned, Trauma and the Soul by Donald Kalsched

This month we are donating $5 for each 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and $10 for each written review on Apple Podcasts to ⁠⁠Urban Peak⁠⁠, an organization that supports youth to exit homelessness.

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More information about the upcoming couples psychedelic retreat: ⁠alchemytherapyandwellness.com/2025retreat⁠

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