The Lavendaire Lifestyle 289: The Inner Work That Creates Outer Confidence with Melinde Huez
Sep 21, 2025
Melinde Huez, a confidence coach with a massive following on Instagram, shares her inspiring journey from social anxiety to unshakeable self-trust. She discusses the distinction between fleeting and lasting confidence, emphasizing that inner worth is key. Listeners learn to tackle fears of judgment, reframe negative beliefs, and gradually confront their anxieties. Melinde introduces techniques like the courage exposure method and an embodiment routine to help women embrace their authentic selves while navigating self-doubt and overthinking.
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From Social Anxiety To Coach
- Melinde developed social anxiety at 18 and couldn't leave the house without panicking about strangers not liking her.
- Therapy helped, but she kept working on confidence and later became the expert she wished she had.
Start With Short Daily Meditation
- Try a daily meditation challenge to create mental space and patience.
- Even short consistent practice can shift overthinking and open new ways of living.
Confidence Starts With Inner Worth
- True confidence is feeling good about your authentic self, flaws included.
- Outer confidence (skills, appearance) grows from that inner sense of worthiness.
