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How to Trust Yourself: The Messy, Human Path to Becoming Who You Are

Anna Holtzman
Imposter Syndrome
Self-Trust
Chronic Pain
Visibility
Self-Expression
Creativity
Nervous System
Entrepreneurship
Healing
Coaching
Mind-Body Connection
Nervous System Regulation
Therapy
Storytelling
Mental Health
Personal Development
Fear
Self-Improvement
Self-Compassion
Authenticity

Hosted by psychotherapist Anna Holtzman, How to Trust Yourself is a podcast about moving through fear, navigating uncertainty, and becoming more fully yourself. Through honest reflections and thoughtful conversations, Anna explores relationships, anxiety, identity, purpose, self-trust, intuition, healing, and what it means to live more authentically — especially in seasons of change. Learn more: w... more

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Kati Morton
Licensed marriage and family therapist, mental health educator, author
Kati Morton, LLC / author of Why Do I Keep Doing This?
Episode: Ep 129 “Why Do I Keep Doing This?” with Kati Morton: Breaking Emotional Loops & Rebuilding Self-Trust
Naomi Vladeck
Creativity coach, non-profit arts leader, writer, performer, author of Braving Creativity
Braving Creativity (book)
Episode: Ep 128 Braving Creativity with Naomi Vladeck: Turning Change into Courageous Transformation
Stephanie Thoma
Speaker coach, best-selling author, founder of Connect With Confidence
Connect With Confidence
Episode: Ep 126 Public Speaking for Introverts (and Anyone Who’s Scared of Being Seen) with Stephanie Thoma
Noga Shefi
Musician and healing arts practitioner
Episode: Ep 121 Sensitivity, Creativity & Self-Healing: A Conversation with Musician + Healer Noga Shefi
Ashley Olson
Founder and executive chef of Southern with a French Twist
Southern with a French Twist (Culinary Gathering Company)
Episode: Ep 122 Food, Community & Returning to Your Creative Self: A Conversation with Chef Ashley Olson
Hannie Goldgewicht
Award-winning ceramic artist; sculptor, potter, and basket weaver known for wheel-thrown ceramics and pine needle basketry
Independent artist
Episode: Ep 121 Craft, Curiosity & Creative Devotion: A Conversation with Ceramic Artist Hannie Goldgewicht
Richelle Fredson
Book proposal coach, publishing insider, former director of publicity and book marketing for Hay House
Richelle Fredson (book proposal coach)
Episode: Ep 119 From Idea to Book Deal: The Real Journey of Becoming an Author with Richelle Fredson
Mer Monson
Author of For the Wounded, poet
Author/Poet
Episode: Ep 117 From Fear to Expression: Mer Monson on Poetry, Self-Trust, and Sharing Your Voice
April Adams Pertuis
Founder and CEO of LIGHTbeamers, storyteller coach
LIGHTbeamers
Episode: Ep 115 Everybody Has a Story: How to Speak, Shine & Build Real Connection with April Adams Pertuis

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Anna Holtzman
Host of the show; psychotherapist turned coach focused on self-trust, nervous system regulation, and authentic visibility.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 96 ratings
  • THIS podcast

    THIS podcast! One of my go-to favorites. The We Need Your Art episode blew my mind. If anyone wants to put themselves “out there,” but they’re scared, this podcast is gonna change your life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ssseann
    United States3 months ago
  • Soothing and spacious

    This podcast carries the feeling of slowing down, stripping away and relaxing into truth. There is no one like Anna to help you experience yourself, life, healing and growth through the lens of your own body rather than a bunch of good ideas. Her conversations are soothing and spacious, calling you back to your own body’s wisdom again and again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Me183v?!
    United States4 months ago
  • Self healing ❤️‍🩹

    Best podcast on mind body connection and over coming fears of visibility. Just listen to it and you’ll know. Anna is generous, 💯 authentic, kind, very knowledgeable and helpful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flobeematic
    France5 months ago
  • Dr

    Farya

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Faryabarlas
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Moving forward with Anna

    Anna hits it out of the park with each episode! Her calm and vulnerable delivery add a personal touch to often challenging topics. Anna has an innate kindness coupled with an ability to break down a topic and make it relatable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Healing Kat
    Canadaa year ago

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Listeners praise the host for a soothing, insightful interviewing style that makes complex ideas accessible.
The show is valued for its focus on nervous-system aware approaches to confidence and visibility, with listeners noting real-world applicability.
Guests and topics are consistently described as practical, compassionate, and transformative for personal growth.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 129 “Why Do I Keep Doing This?” with Kati Morton: Breaking Emotional Loops & Rebuilding Self-Trust
Q: How did your path lead you from clinical practice to becoming a major educator and content creator?
It started with a push from a partner who saw the power of online video for education. Initially hesitant, she began creating content to fill a gap in public mental health education, and over time the community and impact grew, leading to a shift away from a full-time clinical practice to focus on education, speaking, and writing.
Ep 129 “Why Do I Keep Doing This?” with Kati Morton: Breaking Emotional Loops & Rebuilding Self-Trust
Q: Could you share what the title Why Do I Keep Doing This? means and where the inspiration came from?
The title grew out of a collaborative process about focusing on the illusion of control. It reflects personal and clinical observations of how we fall into recurring patterns like control, perfectionism, and people-pleasing, which the book treats as layers rather than a single fix, emphasizing gradual change.
Ep 128 Braving Creativity with Naomi Vladeck: Turning Change into Courageous Transformation
Q: Could you share a bit about what you do and who you help?
I'm a transformational life and creative coach who works primarily with women artists and creators to move from the flow of their creative life into sustainable growth for their business, helping them navigate transitions and take actions that feel a bit risky.
Ep 121 Craft, Curiosity & Creative Devotion: A Conversation with Ceramic Artist Hannie Goldgewicht
Q: How did your journey as a multidisciplinary artist begin and evolve into a sustainable practice?
Hannie describes growing up in Costa Rica around crafts, discovering weaving and pottery through family and mentors, moving to the U.S., and building a business by teaching and diversifying products, which gradually allowed art to become a stable livelihood.
Ep 115 Everybody Has a Story: How to Speak, Shine & Build Real Connection with April Adams Pertuis
Q: Why is it important for listeners to bring out their own stories?
Because stories build community, empathy, and trust, and even seemingly ordinary experiences can powerfully connect with others when told through an emotional arc.

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2. Naomi Vladeck
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5. Ashley Olson
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