The Confidence Podcast: Mindset Coaching and Tips to Overcome Self-Limiting Beliefs, Self-Doubt, Per

#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 episode will help you stop chasing validation and start becoming someone who actually likes being themselves again. Grab a spot in the Mid-Year Reset ➡️ www.trishblackwell.com/midyear [https://www.trishblackwell.com/midyear] 🤖 REFRAME AI TOOL [Must-Have Tool to Train Your Brain!] www.trishblackwell.com/reframeai [https://www.trishblackwell.com/refra] 🔥 GET 24 MINI COURSES for $24!!! [START HERE IF YOU'RE NEW]: www.trishblackwell.com/24for24 [https://www.trishblackwell.com/24for24] 🎉STOP CARING WHAT PEOPLE THINK  www.trishblackwell.com/stopcaring [https://www.trishblackwell.com/stopcaring] ❤️ABUNDANT AND ACCELERATED, 3-month 1:1 program with Trish, find out more at www.trishblackwell.com/abundant [https://www.trishblackwell.com/abundant] 📓GET THE "JOURNAL MASTERY BUNDLE"; click here. [https://www.trishblackwell.com/journal]

#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 exhausted from your own thoughts, this episode will help you shift the way you speak to yourself — and ultimately, the way you experience your life.   Grab a spot in the Mid-Year Reset ➡️ www.trishblackwell.com/midyear [https://www.trishblackwell.com/midyear] 🔥 GET 24 MINI COURSES for $24!!! [START HERE IF YOU'RE NEW]: www.trishblackwell.com/24for24 [https://www.trishblackwell.com/24for24] 🎉STOP CARING WHAT PEOPLE THINK  www.trishblackwell.com/stopcaring [https://www.trishblackwell.com/stopcaring] ❤️ABUNDANT AND ACCELERATED, 3-month 1:1 program with Trish, find out more at www.trishblackwell.com/abundant [https://www.trishblackwell.com/abundant] 📓GET THE "JOURNAL MASTERY BUNDLE"; click here. [https://www.trishblackwell.com/journal]

#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 instead Because confidence isn't just about what you DO. It's about what your mind practices repeatedly before you ever take action. This episode will help you: * stop mentally spiraling * catch catastrophic thinking faster * strengthen your self-trust * and train your brain to imagine possibility instead of fear PLUS — I'll share how I personally use my new Reframe Engine AI tool to interrupt anxious thought spirals in real time and retrain my thinking within minutes instead of spending 45+ minutes stuck in overthinking loops. If you're tired of your brain working against you…this episode is for you. Grab a spot in the Mid-Year Reset ➡️ www.trishblackwell.com/midyear [https://www.trishblackwell.com/midyear] 🔥 GET 24 MINI COURSES for $24!!! [START HERE IF YOU'RE NEW]: www.trishblackwell.com/24for24 [https://www.trishblackwell.com/24for24] 🎉STOP CARING WHAT PEOPLE THINK  www.trishblackwell.com/stopcaring [https://www.trishblackwell.com/stopcaring] ❤️ABUNDANT AND ACCELERATED, 3-month 1:1 program with Trish, find out more at www.trishblackwell.com/abundant [https://www.trishblackwell.com/abundant] 📓GET THE "JOURNAL MASTERY BUNDLE"; click here. [https://www.trishblackwell.com/journal]

#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 your life forward. ⬇️ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES MENTIONED ⬇️ ✨ [NEW] ✨The Reframe Engine AI ➡️ www.trishblackwell.com/reframeai 90-Day Identity Reset:➡️  www.trishblackwell.com/90day [https://www.trishblackwell.com/90day] Improve Your Social Confidence ➡️ with this bundle (on sale now!)  [https://www.trishblackwell.com/social] 🔥 New Resource 🔥27+ Mind Games for Confidence [https://www.trishblackwell.com/mindgames] ➡️ Click here to get a FREE COPY of the 5XBY5 METHOD: [https://www.trishblackwell.com/5xby5] 🙋🏼‍♀️ REFRAMING MASTERY CHALLENGE: www.trishblackwell.com/reframe [https://www.trishblackwell.com/reframe] 📂THE 3|3|3 METHOD, FREE DOWNLOAD! www.trishblackwell.com/333method 🏛️ GET MENTORED & COACHED BY TRISH in the COLLEGE OF CONFIDENCE [https://www.collegeofconfidence.com/]  (Risk-Free, Cancel-at-Anytime, Money-Back Guarantee!) www.collegeofconfidence.com [https://www.collegeofconfidence.com/] 🔥 GET 24 MINI COURSES for $24!!! [START HERE IF YOU'RE NEW]: www.trishblackwell.com/24for24 [https://www.trishblackwell.com/24for24] 🎉STOP CARING WHAT PEOPLE THINK  www.trishblackwell.com/stopcaring [https://www.trishblackwell.com/stopcaring] ❤️ABUNDANT AND ACCELERATED, 3-month 1:1 program with Trish, find out more at www.trishblackwell.com/abundant [https://www.trishblackwell.com/abundant] 📓GET THE "JOURNAL MASTERY BUNDLE"; click here. [https://www.trishblackwell.com/journal]

#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 about choosing better. 👉 If you're ready to stop overcommitting and start honoring your time, energy, and goals, this episode will change the way you show up in your life. 🎧 Listen now and start practicing your next confident "no." ⬇️ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES MENTIONED ⬇️ 90-Day Identity Reset:➡️  www.trishblackwell.com/90day [https://www.trishblackwell.com/90day] Improve Your Social Confidence ➡️ with this bundle (on sale now!)  [https://www.trishblackwell.com/social] 🔥 New Resource 🔥27+ Mind Games for Confidence [https://www.trishblackwell.com/mindgames] ➡️ Click here to get a FREE COPY of the 5XBY5 METHOD: [https://www.trishblackwell.com/5xby5] 🙋🏼‍♀️ REFRAMING MASTERY CHALLENGE: www.trishblackwell.com/reframe [https://www.trishblackwell.com/reframe] 📂THE 3|3|3 METHOD, FREE DOWNLOAD! www.trishblackwell.com/333method 🏛️ GET MENTORED & COACHED BY TRISH in the COLLEGE OF CONFIDENCE [https://www.collegeofconfidence.com/]  (Risk-Free, Cancel-at-Anytime, Money-Back Guarantee!) www.collegeofconfidence.com [https://www.collegeofconfidence.com/] 🔥 GET 24 MINI COURSES for $24!!! [START HERE IF YOU'RE NEW]: www.trishblackwell.com/24for24 [https://www.trishblackwell.com/24for24] 🎉STOP CARING WHAT PEOPLE THINK  www.trishblackwell.com/stopcaring [https://www.trishblackwell.com/stopcaring] ❤️ABUNDANT AND ACCELERATED, 3-month 1:1 program with Trish, find out more at www.trishblackwell.com/abundant [https://www.trishblackwell.com/abundant] 📓GET THE "JOURNAL MASTERY BUNDLE"; click here. [https://www.trishblackwell.com/journal]