21. How to Rewrite Your Story and Finally Feel 'Good Enough'

There’s nothing wrong with you. You’re not too sensitive, too broken, or too much—you’ve simply internalised stories that never belonged to you.

In this powerful episode of Your Worth, Your Way, I’m joined by accredited trauma coach, therapist and bestselling author Brooke Bownes. Brooke shares her personal journey from growing up with a narcissistic mother and living in survival mode to becoming a thriving coach who helps women rewire their inner stories, heal their inner child, and finally feel safe to show up as themselves.

Together, we explore how trauma impacts self-worth, how to recognise inherited beliefs that keep you stuck, and how to build true confidence from within—without the pressure to be perfect. This conversation is a compassionate call to stop trying to “fix” yourself and start reclaiming who you were always meant to be.

✨ Key Takeaways from This Episode

✔ You are not broken—you are carrying beliefs that were never yours to begin with.

✔ Confidence isn’t something you’re born with; it’s something you build through healing and self-trust.

✔ Inner child work can be a powerful tool to transform patterns of self-doubt and fear.

✔ You can rewrite your story and live life on your terms, no matter where you’re starting from.

✔ Regulating your nervous system and connecting to your truth can unlock authentic self-worth.

⏱️ Timestamps & Key Themes

[00:00] Welcome and Introduction

[02:15] Brooke’s journey: From fear to full expression

[08:30] Growing up with a narcissistic mother and the impact on self-worth

[14:45] Why we internalise stories that were never ours

[20:10] What inner child work really looks like (and how it heals)

[27:30] Rewiring your confidence after emotional trauma

[34:50] How to stop trying to fix yourself and start reclaiming your power

[42:00] Final thoughts and Brooke’s message to anyone feeling “not enough”

🔗 Resources & Links:

📌 Connect with Brooke Bownes:

Instagram: @brookebownes

Facebook: facebook.com/brookebownes01

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brooke-bownes

📌 Connect with me, Debbie Lucas:

Explore the Soulwork Library, offers and podcast here: www.debbielucas.me/links

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