becoming your own parent

In this episode of Flowering Philosophies, Inayah discusses the concept of reparenting oneself, emphasizing the importance of providing the nurturing and stability that may have been lacking in childhood. She breaks down parenting into two pillars: compassion/nurturing (maternal) and stability/protection (paternal), explaining how these translate into self-compassion and self-trust as adults. Inayah shares personal experiences and encourages listeners to identify and address the unmet needs of their inner child by practicing self-compassion, creating routines for stability, and taking small, consistent actions to build self-trust and self-worth. She also stresses the importance of acknowledging and validating one's fears, offering an exercise to reassure the inner child and build a secure foundation for personal growth.