Welcome to the official first Almost Adulting episode of 2025! Today, we’re breaking down what’s holding you back and how to rewire your brain to unlock unshakable confidence.

Spoiler alert: Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s a skill you can learn, and today I’ll teach you how to master it in 5 simple steps.

In this episode, we'll unpack:

The 4 Biggest Confidence Killers: (4:31)

Confidence Killer #1: Caring too much
Confidence Killer #2: Your #1 biggest hater
Confidence Killer #3: The biggest thief of joy
Confidence Killer #4: Your #2 biggest hater

I share my own personal story of how I overcame social anxiety, bullying, and self-doubt—and went from invisible to unstoppable. (14:02)

The 5 call to action Steps that will change your life: (28:43)

Change How You Interpret Feedback
Use This Affirmation to Change Your Reality
Keep Promises to Yourself
Fake It ‘Til You Become It
Understand That Everyone’s a Loser

You'll learn how to:

Silence the voice in your head that tears you down.
Stop caring about other people’s opinions (for real this time).
Flip the script on rejection and self-doubt.
Use affirmations and power poses to build confidence fast.
Create an environment that helps you thrive.

This episode is your ultimate confidence cheat sheet. Ready to level up? Hit play now!

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