303: Self Doubt and Mastering The Art of Surrender

303: Self Doubt and Mastering The Art of Surrender

Author: Satori Prime: Guy and Ilan Ferdman June 13, 2023 Duration: 1:18:05

In this week's episode of the Old Souls & Seekers podcast, we're excited to share with you a deep conversation on self-doubt. Where it comes from, why it happens, what most people do wrong to try and fix it, and how to effectively address the self-doubt at its core to finally release it.

In Today's Episode:

  • The Insights And Understanding Why Self-Doubt Happens
  • Why Trying to Overcome And Outwork Your Self-Doubt Won't Work
  • Unexpected Ways To Finally Become Free Of Self-Doubt
  • How To Transform Your Self-Doubt Into Confidence in The Next 7 Weeks
  • ....And MUCH MORE!


Everyone has experienced self-doubt at least one time in their life. Most people probably deal with it on multiple occasions on a daily basis. And the majority of the population will actually go all their lives without ever confronting it and overcoming their self-doubt.

There's a need from childhood that you've been trying to get met from external forces - it doesn't work that way. Healing that part comes from within
  • Guy Ferdman

Most people have experienced a feeling of not being good enough, smart enough, or good-looking enough. Some people deal with it by trying to work as hard as possible and achieve as much as possible to overcome it. Others get stuck and down on themselves and hold themselves back.

Over the years of unconscious conditioning in our childhood, we've all taken on certain trauma, needs not being met, and limiting beliefs that are still running the show.

What we want to give you is not just a philosophical understanding of how to overcome self-doubt or gain confidence quickly. We're here to point you in the right direction and share with you both the mindset shifts and perspectives that will open your awareness and help you heal the parts that of you that feel stuck or unmet.

In today's episode, you'll gain the understanding, insights, and tools needed to release self-doubt by healing the parts that are holding you back - so that you can gain confidence and start to believe in your own greatness. Tune in!


Episode Timestamps:

02.00 Finding peace among family members

07.00 What is your experience of self-doubt and where do you feel stuck

14.00 People's expectations of transformative work

26.00 The voice inside your head that tells you you're not good enough

31.00 Experience one of our practices to deal with self-doubt

40.00 Doing the work on your own vs together

43.00 Understanding the power of awareness

53.00 How to get support on this journey of overcoming self-doubt


Those negative voices in your head are not you - they're trying to protect you from ever experiencing the pain that once hit you again
  • Ilan Ferdman


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Hosted by Guy and Ilan Ferdman of Satori Prime, Old Souls and Seekers is built on the idea that our recurring struggles aren't dead ends, but rather the starting point for genuine development. This podcast moves beyond standard self-help advice, focusing instead on the patterns and emotional loops that keep people feeling stuck. Each conversation, whether between the hosts or with a guest, is designed to share unconventional perspectives and personal stories. The aim is to spark a sense of intrigue and deliver those tangible moments of clarity that resonate on a deeper level. You'll find the discussions are less about quick fixes and more about fostering a lasting shift in understanding, helping to reframe life's inevitable challenges as catalysts for growth. Tuning into this podcast feels like joining a thoughtful dialogue where practical wisdom meets curious exploration, all geared toward accelerating your own personal evolution. The knowledge shared here is for those who feel like perennial learners, eager to connect mind and heart in the pursuit of a more examined and fulfilling life.
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