Bridging

#97 Özlem Özkan: STOP forcing, start TRUSTING

Episode Summary

In this short episode, Özlem explores the meaning of inner trust, not as a concept but as a practical and everyday choice. She shares how we often try to force outcomes in work, relationships, and personal growth, and how this habit keeps us stuck in fear, tension, and self doubt. Özlem explains what inner trust really looks like in daily life, how to recognize when you are acting from pressure instead of presence, and how to shift into a calmer and more aligned state where life begins to flow naturally again. This is a solo episode where Özlem offers a grounded reminder to slow down, breathe, and trust what is already finding its way to you. In this episode, you will learn about: • What inner trust truly means in practice • Why forcing outcomes creates resistance inside your mind and body • Everyday signs you are acting from fear rather than alignment • How to soften your energy and choose presence over pressure • Practical ways to build trust in yourself and in the timing of your life 🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/

Episode Notes

In this short episode, Özlem explores the meaning of inner trust, not as a concept but as a practical and everyday choice. She shares how we often try to force outcomes in work, relationships, and personal growth, and how this habit keeps us stuck in fear, tension, and self doubt. Özlem explains what inner trust really looks like in daily life, how to recognize when you are acting from pressure instead of presence, and how to shift into a calmer and more aligned state where life begins to flow naturally again. 

This is a solo episode where Özlem offers a grounded reminder to slow down, breathe, and trust what is already finding its way to you. 

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• What inner trust truly means in practice 

• Why forcing outcomes creates resistance inside your mind and body 

• Everyday signs you are acting from fear rather than alignment 

• How to soften your energy and choose presence over pressure 

• Practical ways to build trust in yourself and in the timing of your life 

🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan 

✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ 

✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com 

✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/