In this episode of Be the Medicine, Iya Bola explores trust not as something we give away, but as a living system within the body that shapes how we relate to ourselves and others.

Trust is more than an emotion. It lives in the nervous system and reveals itself in the quiet moments before we respond, when the body decides whether to lean forward or pull away.

Through reflection and storytelling, Iya Bola introduces three pillars that form the anatomy of trust:

• Truth – the mirror where inner knowing and outer expression align

• Choice – the gate that restores dignity and agency

• Communication – the messenger that allows trust to move clearly between us

Listeners are invited to explore the crossroads where trust is formed and rebuilt, and to consider how self-trust grows when we honor our inner knowing rather than abandon it.

The episode also highlights three flower allies that support this work: Cerato for inner wisdom, Borage for courageous choices, and Walnut for navigating life’s transitions.

Through guided reflection and embodied practice, this conversation invites listeners to pause, listen deeply, and ask a powerful question:

What do I need to trust myself again?

Invitation

If this episode resonates, Renee invites listeners to continue the journey through Rooted Reset, a 3-day Spring Equinox experience designed to help participants clear what is no longer aligned and rebuild trust through reflection, ritual, and embodied practice.

Learn more at:
www.akikafloweressence.com