What if the reason you still don't feel "good enough" has nothing to do with positive thinking?

In this episode, I'm unpacking one of the biggest misconceptions about self worth. So many of us believe that if we just thought more positively, repeated enough affirmations or became more confident, we'd finally feel enough.

We'll explore:

• Why affirmations often don't stick
• How childhood experiences and conditioning shape the way you see yourself
• The everyday habits that quietly erode your self worth
• Why people pleasing, weak boundaries and self abandonment reinforce the "I'm not enough" story
• Practical ways to start building genuine self worth one small action at a time

If you've ever questioned your value, struggled with confidence, constantly put others before yourself or felt like you're never quite enough, this episode is for you.

Remember... self worth isn't built in the mirror. It's built in the moments when nobody else is watching.

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I'm Barbara Thompson, therapist and founder of Self Care Studio. I work with adults and teens navigating anxiety, overthinking, relationships, self worth and building a healthier relationship with themselves.

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www.selfcarebybarbarathompson.com.au

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Have you ever felt like you're not good enough, no matter how hard you try?
In the very first episode of The Barbara Thompson Podcast, I explore one of the most common core beliefs I see in my counselling practice: "I'm not enough." Together we'll unpack where this belief comes from, how it can show up in our relationships, anxiety, people pleasing, overthinking and self doubt and most importantly, what you can start doing today to challenge it.

If you've ever questioned your worth, compared yourself to others or felt like you have to constantly prove yourself this episode is for you.

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In this episode I talk openly about anxiety. What it actually is, what it can feel like in the body and why it looks different for all of us.

For me anxiety showed up through grief, people pleasing, disconnection from myself and staying in an unhealthy relationship longer than I should have. I remember feeling dizzy, lightheaded, my heart racing and constantly on edge. It was horrible. Over time I realised my anxiety wasn’t against me it was trying to communicate with me.

This episode is not about “fixing” anxiety overnight. It’s about understanding it differently. Learning to listen to your body instead of fighting it. Understanding your nervous system. Recognising the signs your body may no longer feel emotionally safe, aligned or heard.

I also share:
– why anxiety happens
– the message that can sit underneath it
– how anxiety can show up physically, emotionally and mentally
– practical tools to help regulate your nervous system
– how therapy and self awareness changed my life

If you are someone who overthinks, feels constantly on edge, struggles to switch off or feels exhausted from carrying everything alone. This episode is for you.

You can find me on Instagram @self_care_studio.

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