I Almost Explained Myself…Then I Caught Myself

About this episode

In this episode, Kim reflects on the habit of over-explaining and its impact on self-trust and relationships.

I Almost Explained Myself… Then I Caught Myself There are moments when we catch ourselves over-explaining… not because anyone asked, but because we feel the need to be understood. In this episode, Kim the SME reflects on the quiet habit of explaining our actions, our intentions, and even our silence and what it reveals about our relationship with trust, perception, and past experiences. She shares a real-life moment that invites us to pause, question our patterns, and recognize how often we create stories in our own minds about what others might be thinking. Kim explores what it means to protect our character without exhausting our energy, how past misunderstandings can shape present reactions, and why not every situation requires our explanation. This conversation gently reminds us that self-trust is stronger than over-explaining and that alignment with ourselves matters more than being understood by everyone else. If you’ve ever felt the need to prove, clarify, or get ahead of someone else’s perception, this episode will meet you right there. Let’s listen, reflect, and reclaim our time together. Don't forget to get your FREE sample deck of our Questions & Perspectives…

People in this episode

Host: Kim

Topics covered

• self-explanation
• trust
• perception
• self-trust
• communication
• personal growth

Keywords

• over-explaining
• self-awareness
• communication
• trust
• personal development

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