#700: Everything I Know About Confidence (After 700 Episodes)

More from The Confidence Podcast: Mindset Coaching and Tips to Overcome Self-Limiting Beliefs, Self-Doubt, Perfectionism, Overthinking, All episodes →

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   26 May 2026 · 33 min

   #705: Increasing Your Inner Swagger

   Swagger isn't arrogance. It's not loud confidence, attention-seeking, or pretending you're better than people. Real swagger is embodied self-approval. And most people don't lack confidence because they're incapable — they lack confidence because they've become disconnected from themselves. In this episode, we're talking about: why self-criticism destroys your natural confidence how unchecked negativity disconnects you from yourself why comparison and overthinking thrive when you're emotionally disconnected and how to rebuild the kind of grounded self-trust that creates magnetic energy This…

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   19 May 2026 · 31 min

   #704: Self-Critical Voice & Being Hard on Yourself

   Do you constantly feel like you should be doing more, achieving more, or being better? In this episode, we're talking about the self-critical voice — the exhausting inner dialogue that keeps high achievers stuck in cycles of pressure, overthinking, shame, and never feeling good enough. You'll learn: * why self-criticism feels "productive" * the hidden cost of being hard on yourself * the difference between accountability and self-attack * how to reframe your thoughts without becoming soft * practical ways to retrain your inner voice and build real confidence If you've ever felt mentally…

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   12 May 2026 · 30 min

   #703: Negative Imagination v. Positive Imagination

   Why your brain keeps rehearsing fear — and how to retrain it for confidence. Most people don't realize this: They are using their imagination against themselves all day long. They imagine: rejection embarrassment failure awkwardness disappointment people judging them And then they wonder why they feel anxious, hesitant, emotionally exhausted, and stuck in overthinking. In this episode, we're unpacking: what "negative imagination" actually is why high achievers are especially vulnerable to it how your brain accidentally rehearses fear and how to intentionally train positive imagination…

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   5 May 2026 · 30 min

   #702: Negative People (And How to Make Sure You're Not One of Them)

   Most people aren't aware of how negative their thinking actually is. In this episode, we're diving into the concept of negativity bias—your brain's natural tendency to focus on problems, threats, and what's going wrong—and how it quietly shapes your confidence, decisions, and results. You'll learn how to: Recognize sneaky negative thought patterns Stop absorbing negativity from others Shift the way you talk to yourself Intentionally train your brain to look for what's working This isn't about toxic positivity. It's about mental training—and learning how to think in a way that actually moves…

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   28 Apr 2026 · 29 min

   #701: Saying "No" With Confidence

   If saying no makes you feel guilty, anxious, or like you're letting people down—this episode is for you. In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we're breaking down how to say no with confidence—without overexplaining, people-pleasing, or spiraling about what others think. You'll learn: Why saying no feels so hard (and what's really going on) The hidden cost of always saying yes How to say no clearly, kindly, and confidently A simple 3-step framework to set boundaries without guilt The identity shift required to stop people-pleasing for good Because confidence isn't about doing more—it's…

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   14 Apr 2026 · 25 min

   #699: Emotional Resilience: How to Keep Going When It's Hard

   Disappointment is one of the most powerful—and most misunderstood—emotions when it comes to confidence. Most people don't fail because they aren't capable. They fail because they don't know how to process disappointment… so they make it mean something about who they are. In this episode, I'm sharing a real-life lesson from Snowboarding Nationals—where I found myself coaching my kids through the emotional highs and lows of competition, and teaching them a skill most adults never learn: How to feel disappointed… and still believe in yourself. You'll learn: Why disappointment quickly turns into…

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   7 Apr 2026 · 24 min

   #698: Why Trying Harder Is Keeping You Stuck

   Most people believe success comes from trying harder. Pushing harder. Working harder. Forcing themselves to "be better." But that mindset often creates the exact things that hold us back: pressure, perfectionism, hesitation, and fear of failure. In this episode, I'm introducing a powerful shift that will change the way you approach growth, confidence, and progress in your life: Stop trying. Start testing. When you treat life like a series of experiments instead of pass/fail tests, everything changes. Failure becomes feedback. Action becomes data. And confidence grows faster because you stop…

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   31 Mar 2026 · 21 min

   #697: Stop Trying to Fix Impostor Syndrome (Try This Instead)

   What if the goal isn't to eliminate impostor syndrome… but to become so confident that it doesn't control you anymore? Most people don't tell you this: The people doing the biggest things in the world… the people stepping into leadership… the people trying new things… they all feel like impostors sometimes. The difference isn't that confident people don't feel it. The difference is that they don't obey it. Today we're going to talk about: • Why impostor syndrome never actually goes away • Why that's good news • And how to build the kind of confidence where you keep moving forward anyway.…

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   24 Mar 2026 · 26 min

   #696: The Daily Mental Workout That Builds Real Confidence

   What if you trained your brain the same way you trained your body? Most people can point to when they started working out, playing sports, or taking their physical health seriously. But very few people ever intentionally start training their minds. In this episode, Trish breaks down how to actually rewire your thoughts using the science of neuroplasticity and practical daily mental training. You'll learn: What neuroplasticity really means Why your brain defaults to negativity The daily habits that reshape your thinking How to build confidence through mental reps Confidence isn't a…

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    17 Mar 2026 · 24 min

    #695: How to Get People To Really Like You

    What makes someone instantly likable? It's not charisma, popularity, or being the most interesting person in the room. In this episode, I break down the psychology behind why some people naturally draw others toward them — and the simple behaviors that make people genuinely enjoy being around you. You'll learn: The biggest mistake people make when trying to be likable The 7 habits of socially magnetic people Why confidence plays a huge role in connection Simple conversation shifts that make people instantly warmer toward you If you want to feel more confident socially and build stronger…