Is Someone Safe to Trust? How to Know Before You Get Attached

Is Someone Safe to Trust? How to Know Before You Get Attached

Author: Penny Chiasson January 13, 2026 Duration: 43:33

Is someone safe to trust—or does something feel off that you can't quite explain?

This is the question people aren't asking out loud…
But they are asking at 2am.

In this episode, I sit down with Joseph McGuire, a facial reader and body language expert with a background in martial arts, somatic work, and Eastern diagnostic systems. This is not a conversation about "catching liars" or reading faces to judge people.

It's a conversation about discernment, nervous system safety, and identity-level patterns that quietly determine who we trust—and why we keep repeating the same relationship dynamics.

Many people assume repeating relationship patterns mean they're making bad choices. In reality, the subconscious mind is wired for familiarity, not safety. The nervous system will often choose what it knows—even when what it knows is painful.

In this conversation, we explore:

  • Why the brain confuses familiarity with emotional safety

  • How early conditioning shapes who feels "right" to trust

  • The difference between intuition and fear-based reactions

  • Why eye contact and presence matter more than words

  • How people unknowingly give away power in relationships

  • Why "being nice" can override self-protection

  • How identity patterns repeat until they're interrupted

We also talk about subtle but important cues to pay attention to when meeting someone new—especially when you feel uneasy but can't logically explain why. Learning how to tell if someone is safe to trust isn't about becoming hyper-vigilant or suspicious. It's about reconnecting with your own internal signals.

When your nervous system is regulated and your sense of self is grounded, discernment becomes natural. You stop explaining red flags away. You stop rescuing or over-functioning. You stop outsourcing your safety.

And connection becomes simpler—not more complicated.

Connect with Joseph  on LinkedIn 

If you're noticing repeating patterns in relationships, trust, or self-abandonment—and you want to understand how the subconscious mind learns safety and familiarity—Hypnosis Secrets Unlocked is a two-day live workshop where I break this down clearly and ethically.

You'll learn:

  • How the mind wires emotional safety

  • Why insight alone doesn't interrupt identity loops

  • How hypnosis works at the pattern level, not the surface

Reserve your spot HERE. 


There's a version of you that feels completely at ease, deeply confident, and fully aligned with success-and it might already exist within you. The real obstacle is often the way we've been taught to think. In Soul Fusion with Penny Chiasson, we explore the spaces between our conscious thoughts, subconscious patterns, and higher awareness to unlock who we're truly meant to become. Penny Chiasson guides these conversations for anyone who has ever sensed that achievement should feel more natural, that inner peace isn't a distant dream but a tangible state. This podcast moves beyond simple self-help tips, weaving together practical insights from education, spiritual wisdom, and personal growth. Each episode serves as a dialogue aimed at integration, where different layers of understanding fuse to create a more authentic and empowered life. You'll hear thoughtful explorations on dismantling limiting beliefs, cultivating a resilient mindset, and aligning daily actions with a deeper sense of purpose. The tone is both reflective and actionable, offering a companion for your own journey toward clarity. Tune in for a series that feels like a meaningful conversation with a trusted guide, one that honors the complexity of human experience while making profound concepts accessible and relevant to everyday living.
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