Ep75: From Mystery Shopping to Divine Worth with Dr. Trina Boice

What does it really mean to know your self worth and walk in confidence as a child of God? In this uplifting and wide-ranging episode, Karen sits down with Dr. Trina Boice — university professor, author of 35 books, film critic, and mom of four — for a rich conversation about identity, divine worth, and the everyday practices that help us remember who we truly are. Trina shares personal stories of feeling God's love in profound moments, practical tools for raising your energy and silencing negative self-talk, and insights from her newest books that will deepen your understanding of Jesus Christ and His love for you. Whether you're struggling to feel your self worth or simply looking for a confidence boost, this episode is filled with wisdom, warmth, and encouragement for your journey. 5 Key Takeaways: Your mirror doesn't tell the whole story. So much of our self worth and confidence gets tied to what we see in the mirror, but the mirror is just glass — it doesn't know your heart, your kindness, your divine nature, or the incredible things happening inside your body. True self worth comes from understanding who you are spiritually, not just physically. Pause and replace negative self-talk. When you catch yourself speaking harshly to yourself, Trina's simple but powerful tool is to pause and replace that thought with: "I am a child of God and my worth does not change today." Building self worth and confidence doesn't require a huge life overhaul — just one replaced thought at a time. Raise your energy to raise your confidence. Trina shares the concept of an "energy ladder" with despair at the bottom and gratitude at the top. Simple practices like listening to music, going outside, writing a list of things you love, or even playing nature sounds can shift your energy and help you show up with more confidence and clarity. Your worth is unconditional — no exceptions. God's love and your divine worth are not dependent on your performance, your mistakes, or what others think of you. Doctrine & Covenants 18 reminds us that the worth of every soul is great. No number of mistakes can erase that. Anchoring your self worth and confidence in that eternal truth changes everything. What you consume shapes how you see yourself. Doom scrolling, negative media, and constant comparison quietly erode self worth and confidence. Trina challenges listeners to be intentional about what they're feeding their minds and spirits each day — and to replace unhelpful habits with things that truly uplift and inspire. Resources Mentioned: What the Mirror Doesn't Tell You: The Wonder Within – book by Dr. Trina Boice and her twin sister (a nurse practitioner), focused on helping women recognize the miracle of their bodies and reclaim their self worth and confidence The Language of Heaven – Dr. Trina Boice's book on Hebrew words for Latter-day Saints studying the Old Testament, including the word ga'al (kinsman redeemer), which beautifully illustrates our divine worth Via Dolorosa – Dr. Trina Boice's book walking through the 14 stations of Christ's path through Jerusalem, a powerful Easter devotional for families Let Them – book by Mel Robbins Doctrine & Covenants Section 18 – on the worth of every soul Matthew 25:40 / Mosiah 2:17 – favorite divine worth scriptures shared by Dr. Trina Boice Ready to go deeper in your journey of self worth and confidence? 📖 Grab your FREE Divine Worth Scripture Cards to keep God's truth about your worth and confidence close every single day:👉 www.karenpapin.com/scripturecards 📓 Get the Divine Worth Journal on Amazon — a beautiful tool to help you reflect, grow, and anchor your self worth and confidence in scripture. Search Divine Worth Journal by Karen Papin or go directly to:👉 https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Worth-Journal-Scriptures-Embracing/dp/B0CZDPF4TT/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit karenpapin.substack.com/subscribe