If someone handed you a moldy sandwich and insisted it was fine, would you eat it?

Sounds ridiculous, right? But we do this all the time in relationships. We take in dismissive comments, gaslighting, and rejection as if they define our worth or rewrite what we know to be true.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about discernment — the vital (and often forgotten) relationship skill of trusting your gut over someone else’s version of reality.

Because if your worth or truth is placed in someone else’s hands, you’ll forever be chasing peace you can’t hold onto. You’ll be stuck second-guessing, defending, people-pleasing, and shrinking yourself to stay accepted.

Let’s change that.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• A few examples of misplaced worth and the danger of believing what others say more than what your gut says

• The “moldy sandwich test” — a hilariously helpful way to assess what others are offering you

• How to stop needing others to agree with you in order to feel at peace

Whether you’ve been gaslit, passed over, or made to feel small — you are not crazy, and you are not alone. This episode will help you come back to yourself and rebuild your inner compass.

Worthy of Work is the podcast where we unpack the relationship skills no one taught us. Hosted by Stephanie Rivard, each episode offers clear, compassionate guidance to help you heal unhealthy patterns and build a stronger relationship with yourself and others.

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