Super Soul Sunday: Iyanla Vanzant on Trust and Healing

Main Themes

Trust in oneself is essential for making the right choices, hearing inner guidance, and ultimately trusting others.
Vulnerability is a core ingredient of trust.
Healing and contentment come from restoring faith in ourselves.
The belief in separation from God causes fear, anger, and other negative emotions.
Recognizing the interconnectedness of all people is key to understanding our shared humanity.
The battle between the desire to be healed and the comfort of remaining broken.
The importance of self-trust over trust in others.
Spiritual growth comes from understanding God within rather than an external entity.
Rebuilding life and trust after severe personal and financial setbacks.

Overcame childhood abuse and neglect.
Reinvented herself from Rhonda Harris to Iyanla Vanzant after realizing her true identity and purpose.
Her work as a spiritual leader and TV host deepened her relationship with God.
Emphasizes the importance of personal accountability and responsibility for one's actions.

Iyanla: “Trusting yourself that you're gonna make the right choices. Trusting yourself that you can hear that voice and follow it.”
Oprah: “The belief that we're separate from God. That is what causes fear, anger, and shame.”
Iyanla: “The core ingredient of trust is vulnerability.”
Oprah: “Family members don’t get special dispensation just because they’re blood.”
Iyanla: “Everything happens the way it needs to happen.”
Iyanla on vulnerability: “That’s the core. Being vulnerable. Going within. Following my intuition.”

Trust is built through self-awareness and confidence in one's inner compass.
Everyone represents God, and trusting others helps us grow larger parts of ourselves.
Love and trust can conquer any difficulty.
Trust in life and God requires acknowledging and respecting others’ capacities and boundaries.
Healing from personal pain involves letting go and trusting the process of life.
Importance of celebrating victories as a demonstration of trust outcomes.

Superiority and inferiority are rooted in dishonesty, feeding racism and violence.
Honest conversations about race are necessary for trust and healing in the community.
Police relationships with African Americans need truthful acknowledgment and dialogue to build trust.

Putting God first helps fulfill purpose.
Regular prayer and maintaining spiritual practices are crucial for a deeper connection with oneself and God.
Emphasizes not letting past pains define one's entire identity.
Celebrate achievements as a form of trusting oneself and God's process.

Recognizes the power of self-determination through choices influenced by ancestral strength.
Advocates for boundaries within families based on past behaviors rather than blood relation.
Teaching self-trust enables recognizing and creating healthier relationships and environments.
Highlights how personal and familial patterns can limit self-trust and growth.

Spiritual connection and trust within oneself lead to a fulfilling and content life.
Iyanla embodies and teaches self-discovery, resilience, and spiritual alignment.