Bury Your Doubts Before They Bury You

Bury Doubt Before It Buries You

Episode Summary

Doubt has a way of slipping in quietly, convincing you that you’re not ready, not enough, or not the right person for the job. And when we believe it, we start living smaller—bit by bit—until we’re only bringing a fraction of ourselves into the world.

In this episode of Finding Your Joy Spot, Leona shares how she confronted her own self-doubt—literally burying it in her backyard—and why this simple ritual can help you reclaim your voice and power. She dives into how doubt keeps you from living the essence of JOY (Just Own You), what science says about using your own name to shift your inner dialogue, and how intentional action sends a powerful message to your brain that things have changed.

You’ll walk away with a set of powerful journal prompts, a guided reflection to help you rewrite your doubts into truth, and a tangible ritual you can use any time those old voices start to creep back in.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Doubt is one of the most effective jailers of your true self.

  
  

• The role of distanced self-talk (from Ethan Kross’s Chatter) in quieting mental chatter.

  
  

• How small rituals can create big shifts in your mindset.

  
  

• The JOY framework—Just Own You—and why doubt is its biggest obstacle.

  
  

• Seven journal prompts to uncover, challenge, and release your doubts.

Links & Resources Mentioned
Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It by Ethan Kross
Jefferson Fisher Podcast featuring Damon West  https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/podcast/damon-west-communication

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Website: leonadevinne.com
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