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 Mar 6, 2026 10:00:01 AM

# You Are the Expert on You: Learning to Trust Your Inner Wisdom

[Heidi Rimstad](https://heidirimstad.com/blog/author/heidi-rimstad)

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True to form for this blog, I let real conversations and intuitive nudges guide what I write about. Recently, I had different people say things like, “I have a little Heidi on my shoulder,” or “I have a Heidi whispering in my ear.” I love that for a couple of reasons, which I’ll get to in my next blog…but these comments also led me to write about something I think is really important.

## Your Inner Wisdom Is Always the Starting Point

I absolutely love supporting people as they learn to *connect* to their inner wisdom, *integrate* this wisdom into their relationships, and *shine* that light and energy in all the ways they choose to show up in this world. It truly is part of my purpose to help empower others to step into their most authentic selves. (Connect, integrate, and shine are even part of my branding logo…so there’s the proof that I mean it! Haha!)

But here’s the thing I never want you to lose sight of: you have free will. You can take what resonates from our conversations—or anyone else’s—and leave the rest. Learning to discern who you feel safe with and whom you actually trust is a skill worth developing.

## Healthy Support vs. Unhealthy Dependence

When we work together—whether through Reiki, therapy, end-of-life care, or consulting—real vulnerability gets shared. Over time, a partnership forms, and it’s completely natural to lean on that relationship. Some dependence is a normal part of the process. My ultimate goal, though, is for you to walk away standing firmly in your own confidence and authenticity, better equipped and empowered to handle whatever life brings.

## A Real-Life Reminder to Vet Who You Let In

This is on my mind because a client recently shared an experience with someone advertising themselves as a Medium/Channeler/Intuitive Life Coach. This person had been hired for a party and did a group reading. Honestly? Hearing some of the details about it fired me up—I had to pause and breathe before responding. The silver lining was that my client approached the whole thing with curiosity and humor, which shows their discernment is strong.

## Questions Worth Asking Any Practitioner

That story serves as a good reminder: vet the people you let into your inner world. Ask about their training, their experience, and how they practice. Self-disclosure from professionals is nuanced, but I encourage you to ask your provider why they got into the work they do and how they commit to their own growth and well-being. No professional is perfect, but integrity and genuine self-awareness matter enormously when someone is supporting you through vulnerable territory.

## When Trust Gets Misplaced—My Own Experience

I’ve been there myself. I once placed too much trust in someone who didn’t carry that responsibility with care, leading to a strange kind of dependence—struggling to distinguish what was authentically me and what was their influence. It’s what therapists call transference and countertransference.

## You Are Always Your Own Authority

So consider this both a gentle warning and a reminder: you are the expert on you. I’m here to collaborate, reflect, and support—not to be the authority on your life. I’ll share observations and insights, but what you do with them is always your call. And please, if something I say doesn’t land right or feels off-base, let me know. That kind of honesty only makes our work better.

If you’re ready to explore your inner wisdom further, whether through [Reiki](https://heidirimstad.com/reiki) or [therapy](https://heidirimstad.com/liminal-space-counseling-services), I’d love to support you on that journey. [Let’s connect](https://heidirimstad.com/contact) and empower you to shine even brighter! 

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