Inner Shift With Faezeh

Faezeh

Welcome to Inner Shift with Faezeh—a space for honest conversations about psychology, mental health, relationships, personal growth, confidence, habits, wellness, and the journey of becoming your best self. Each episode explores the challenges and lessons that shape us, from navigating heartbreak and building healthy relationships to creating meaningful habits, finding purpose, improving our health, and designing a life that feels aligned and fulfilling. My goal is simple: to show up consistently, share what I'm learning, and create a community where we can grow together. Whether you're rebuilding after a setback, working toward a goal, or simply trying to understand yourself better, you're in the right place. Let's learn, heal, grow, and become together.

  1. 2d ago

    #59: If It’s Not Working, Let It Go

    In this episode, I reflect on a lesson I’ve had to learn the hard way:  when something keeps showing you it doesn’t work… you have to accept it. I share a personal example with something small but meaningful — my experience with eyelash extensions. For the longest time, I convinced myself I needed them to feel pretty. But no matter what I did, they never lasted, never felt right, and always left me feeling worse after a week. Even when I was told directly, “this might not be right for you,” I didn’t want to believe it. I kept trying to make something work that clearly wasn’t working. And that’s when it clicked. Sometimes, life shows us over and over again that something isn’t meant for us — through frustration, through rejection, through things just not aligning. But instead of accepting it, we hold on. We convince ourselves that maybe next time it’ll be different. This episode is about finally choosing acceptance over attachment.  About letting go of what isn’t working — even when it’s uncomfortable, even when we’re used to it, even when we thought we needed it. Because sometimes, the moment you stop forcing something…  you create space for something better. And maybe what’s meant for you doesn’t require that much struggle. Sometimes letting go isn’t giving up — it’s being guided. Leadership Lessons From The Great BooksUnderstanding great literature is better than trying to read and understand (yet)...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

    26 min
  2. Jul 3

    #58: Why No One Can Be Your #1 Safe Person — Except You

    In this episode, I reflect on something deeply personal: the realization that no one — no matter how much they love you — can be your safe space in every way, at all times. We often expect the people we love to understand us fully, to show up for us consistently, and to meet all of our emotional needs. But the truth is, every person has limits. They have their own lives, their own capacity, and their own struggles. And even the most loving person won’t always be able to be there in the exact way you need. I talk about how painful this realization can be — especially when you’ve communicated your needs and they’re still not being met. It can feel like rejection. Like you’re asking for too much. Like something is missing. But this episode is about shifting that perspective. Instead of staying in a cycle of hoping, waiting, and feeling let down, I explore what it means to become your own safe space. To recognize patterns instead of holding onto potential. To accept people for who they are — not who you wish they could be. Because real peace doesn’t come from finding someone who can meet every need.  It comes from knowing that even when others can’t show up, you still can — for yourself. This episode is about:  ✨ letting go of unrealistic expectations  ✨ understanding emotional capacity and human limits  ✨ choosing clarity over confusion  ✨ and building a relationship with yourself that feels safe, steady, and reliable Because the safest place you’ll ever have…  is the one you create within yourself. Leadership Lessons From The Great BooksUnderstanding great literature is better than trying to read and understand (yet)...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

    28 min
  3. Jun 26

    #57: The Art of Noticing: Gratitude, Growth & Creating the Life You Want

    In this episode, I talk about a simple practice that can completely transform your life: learning to notice the good. The reality is that the world is full of opportunities, beauty, and possibilities — but we only see what we’re looking for. When you start paying attention to what is already working in your life, when you truly feel grateful for things as they are right now, something powerful happens: you begin attracting more of it. I share a personal example of how this mindset plays out in real life. Recently, I started planning my life more intentionally around the seasons — journaling about what I want to prepare for months in advance. When I wrote down my intention to start gardening this spring, suddenly I started noticing opportunities everywhere. Even a simple trip to the store became a moment of alignment when I saw flower bulbs and plants that perfectly matched what I had envisioned. That’s the power of focus.  When you decide what you’re looking for, life starts showing it to you. I also talk about how appreciation works in relationships and personal growth. What you acknowledge and celebrate in others — whether it’s effort, care, or support — naturally grows stronger. The same is true for your own habits and goals. Real change rarely happens overnight; it happens through small, consistent improvements that build over time. This episode is a reminder that transformation doesn’t start with massive breakthroughs. It starts with awareness. With gratitude. With choosing to see what is already good — and building from there. Because the life you want often begins with something very simple:  learning to notice it. Leadership Lessons From The Great BooksUnderstanding great literature is better than trying to read and understand (yet)...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

    26 min
  4. Jun 5

    #55: Don’t Wait for the Wake-Up Call

    In this episode, I reflect on something I realized recently: many of us only start growing after life hits us with a major event — a breakup, rejection, losing a job, or losing someone we love. Those moments isolate us, force us to look inward, and suddenly we reconnect with ourselves, with our purpose, and with something deeper. But the real question is: why do we wait for the snowball to hit us? Why do we wait for dramatic events to finally make changes in our lives? Why do we wait until pain pushes us to grow, instead of choosing growth intentionally? I talk about how staying connected to your inner power — your values, your intuition, your source — allows you to evolve without needing a crisis to wake you up. When you focus on your own growth, you don’t lose yourself in relationships, in jobs, or in other people’s expectations. And when you elevate, one of two things happens:  Either the people around you grow with you, inspired by your change — or you naturally grow apart. And that’s okay, because when you elevate, something better is always waiting at the next level. I also share a personal reflection about a moment last year when I lost a contract and felt devastated at the time — but now I can clearly see how it was a wake-up call I could have avoided if I had listened to my body earlier and prioritized my growth sooner. This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to wait for life to break you open before you evolve. Let this be your wake-up call before the actual wake-up call. Because the more you commit to your growth today, the less pain you need tomorrow to push you forward. Leadership Lessons From The Great BooksUnderstanding great literature is better than trying to read and understand (yet)...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

    25 min
  5. May 29

    #54: The Fear of Hope: How Old Wounds Make Us Self-Sabotage

    In this episode, I share a realization that changed the way I understand my own patterns. I noticed something painful but important: when things start getting really good, a part of me gets scared. Not because I don’t want happiness — but because being hopeful has hurt me before. Over time, disappointment can quietly become part of our identity. And when life begins to move in the direction we once dreamed of, our nervous system doesn’t always recognize it as safe. Instead of enjoying it, we start questioning it, picking it apart, or even sabotaging it — just to protect ourselves from the possibility of being hurt again. I experienced this recently around my birthday. The people closest to me — my partner, my sister, and my family — made it one of the most thoughtful and meaningful celebrations I’ve ever had. The planning, the gifts, the moments we shared, the dinner, the spa, the little details… it was everything I didn’t even realize I needed. But the night before, I had a complete crash emotionally. I realized that part of me was terrified to be hopeful again. My mind was looking for problems, trying to convince me it wouldn’t work out, because that’s what it had learned to expect. What I’m reflecting on in this episode is how our wounds can make us resist the very happiness we want — and how healing sometimes looks like letting ourselves experience joy, even when it feels unfamiliar. More than anything, this episode is about gratitude. Gratitude for the people who stayed patient with me, who helped my nervous system feel safe enough to experience love, care, and abundance in a deeper way. And realizing that maybe healing isn’t just about surviving pain —  it’s about learning how to receive the good when it finally arrives. Leadership Lessons From The Great BooksUnderstanding great literature is better than trying to read and understand (yet)...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

    24 min
  6. May 15

    #53: Soft Life, Strong Finances: Building Safety and Freedom Through Feminine Energy

    Softness and financial strength are not opposites—they support each other. In this episode, we explore how building strong finances through feminine energy creates safety, freedom, and calm—not hustle, fear, or rigidity. Financial literacy and saving money are reframed as acts of self-respect, nervous-system regulation, and long-term care. When your relationship with money is grounded and intentional, your life choices become clearer and less reactive. We talk about how financial safety allows you to move through life with ease, make decisions from desire instead of pressure, and choose relationships, careers, and lifestyles without urgency or dependence. This episode connects money, emotional regulation, and feminine energy—showing how true softness is sustained by structure, clarity, and self-trust. This episode covers: Why saving money is a feminine act of self-protection and careHow financial clarity reduces anxiety and creates emotional peaceThe connection between money, boundaries, and choiceBuilding stability without sacrificing softness or joyHow financial independence supports healthier relationships and better decisionsFinancial freedom isn’t about becoming harder—it’s about becoming safe enough to stay soft. Leadership Lessons From The Great BooksUnderstanding great literature is better than trying to read and understand (yet)...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

    29 min
4.7
out of 5
12 Ratings

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Welcome to Inner Shift with Faezeh—a space for honest conversations about psychology, mental health, relationships, personal growth, confidence, habits, wellness, and the journey of becoming your best self. Each episode explores the challenges and lessons that shape us, from navigating heartbreak and building healthy relationships to creating meaningful habits, finding purpose, improving our health, and designing a life that feels aligned and fulfilling. My goal is simple: to show up consistently, share what I'm learning, and create a community where we can grow together. Whether you're rebuilding after a setback, working toward a goal, or simply trying to understand yourself better, you're in the right place. Let's learn, heal, grow, and become together.

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