The Driving Confidence Podcast

Bonus Short from Episode 95, Mindful Driving: Using Your Alter Ego to Navigate Tricky Driving Situations with San Harper

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Aug 21, 2025
Discover the intriguing concept of using an alter ego to tackle driving anxiety. The discussion reveals how adopting different personas can enhance confidence and help manage stress on the road. Personal anecdotes illustrate the power of creativity in overcoming challenges. Learn how embracing various aspects of yourself can transform your driving experience and boost your self-assurance behind the wheel.
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INSIGHT

We Wear Multiple Selves

  • People naturally embody multiple versions of themselves that suit different situations.
  • Recognising these 'hats' reveals parts you can access when needed.
INSIGHT

Confidence As An Accessible Skill

  • The alter ego idea reframes confidence as an accessible skill, not a fixed trait.
  • This perspective helps people intentionally shift behaviour to meet situational demands.
ANECDOTE

From Motorway Phobia To Instructor

  • San Harper recounts having a past motorway phobia that she overcame over time.
  • She used posture, imagining a confident friend, and later breathing tools to manage returning anxiety.
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