boundaries and self-trust

23 Sep 2025

Looking in the Mirror: Why Asking Ourselves Hard Questions Feels So Scary

Mary Baker blogpost boundaries and self-trust, emotional healing podcast, emotional maturity, facing hard truths, fear and denial, overcoming shame, Own It Powercast, past trauma healing, personal growth journey, safe relationships, self honesty, self reflection questions

Most of us say we want growth. We want better relationships, stronger boundaries, and more peace inside. But growth always starts in the same place: looking in the mirror and asking ourselves hard questions. Why do I avoid being alone with my feelings? Why do I get so angry when I can’t control an outcome? […]

4 Jun 2025

When Survival Mode Becomes a Way of Life

Mary Baker blogpost boundaries and self-trust, coping mechanisms, disconnection from self, embodiment, EMDR therapy, emotional healing, emotional numbness, emotional regulation, healing from childhood trauma, inner safety, mindfulness, nervous system healing, nervous system regulation, overfunctioning, people pleasing, personal growth, reclaiming self, self-awareness, trauma recovery

If you’re always waiting for the next shoe to drop, it’s time to ask—what part of me doesn’t feel safe? We’re not meant to live with our shoulders up to our ears. But for many of us, being “on edge” has become the norm. You might call it anxiety, overthinking, or burnout, but often, it’s […]