Does Trust Feel Impossible? Here's How to Fix It for Alienated Parents

What if trust isn’t something you think your way into — but something your body has to feel safe enough to allow?In this episode, Shelby explores why trusting life, other people, and even yourself can feel nearly impossible after betrayal, trauma, and alienation. Using the metaphor of a tiny worker bee riding a massive elephant, she explains why your conscious mind may desperately want to trust while your subconscious and nervous system are still bracing for impact.This conversation reframes trust as more than a mindset shift. It’s a body-based practice of safety, surrender, self-compassion, and alignment. Shelby shares personal stories of choosing relationships from scarcity and fear, unpacks why chaos is often where trust is actually born, and offers a grounded way to begin releasing the illusion of control without abandoning yourself.If you’ve ever felt like you’ve “done the work” but still can’t relax into believing life has your back, this episode will help you understand why — and what to do instead.