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Join me on the podcast as I talk about the problem of self-esteem and give you practical suggestions to keep you on the right side of self-esteem. This podcast will help you: Identify the problem of self-esteem Learn how facing challenges sets the foundation for secure self-esteem  How self-esteem can feed narcissism Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith Don't miss out on weekly podcast episodes. Subscribe here to receive new episode drops in your inbox each week.

Join me this week on the podcast as we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of self-esteem. We’ll explore why self-esteem is good if done right and give you some solutions to better apply self-esteem in your life.  This podcast will help you: Learn the impact of the self-esteem movement (hint: it’s not all roses)  Understand the difference between secure & insecure self-esteem Identify effective ways of cultivating secure self-esteem  Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith Don't miss out on weekly podcast episodes. Subscribe here to receive new episode drops in your inbox each week. Show notes available at: https://drmelissasmith.com/153-isselfesteembadforyou/

With this week’s podcast, I’ll be diving into Pink’s incredible book: The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. In this episode, I’ll unpack why Pink says regret is so important to life, and I’ll help you use regret to “make smarter decisions, perform better at work, and deepen [y]our sense of meaning and purpose.” This podcast will help you: Understand the value of regret Identify the four core regrets most of us experience  Learn how to make the most of the regret you have  Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith Don't miss out on weekly podcast episodes. Subscribe here to receive new episode drops in your inbox each week. Show notes available at: www.drmelissasmith.com/152-powerofregret  

Falling for the sunk cost fallacy leads to emotional bias, poor decision-making, and worse outcomes. Join me this week as I help you identify this fallacy and - more importantly - help you overcome this challenge for better decision-making.   This discussion will help you: Learn what the sunk cost fallacy is See how emotional bias can lead to poor decisions Develop a decision-making process that overcomes the sunk cost fallacy Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith Don't miss out on weekly podcast episodes. Subscribe here to receive new episode drops in your inbox each week. Show notes available at: www.drmelissasmith.com/151-sunkcost

Finding the sweet spot in life between two extremes is a daily struggle. With confidence, it’s just the same. Too much confidence can turn to arrogance and burn the bridges of relationships. Too little confidence will make you ineffective and easily ignored. This week I want to help you find that sweet spot of confidence. This discussion will help you: Understand the difference between competence and confidence Focus on both self-development and skill development Find the sweet spot of confidence using the confidence matrix Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith Don't miss out on weekly podcast episodes. Subscribe here to receive new episode drops in your inbox each week. Show notes available at: https://drmelissasmith.com/150-confidencematrix/

This week I want to help you navigate the journey from novice to expert and avoid the issues of overconfidence that may leave you vulnerable to getting stranded on the top of Mount Stupid. This discussion will help you: Identify how you might get stuck on Mount Stupid Understand the relationship between competence and confidence  Apply consistent practices to help  you succeed on your journey   Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith Don't miss out on weekly podcast episodes. Subscribe here to receive new episode drops in your inbox each week. https://drmelissasmith.com/149-mountstupid/

This episode is all about understanding true confidence and casting off common misunderstandings of confidence. Applying the principles in this episode will help you be truly confident while gaining the trust and respect of those around you. This discussion will help you: Understand the true meaning of confidence Identify common blindspots that get in the way of confidence Apply solutions to help you banish blindspots Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmithDon't miss out on weekly podcast episodes. Subscribe here to receive new episode drops in your inbox each week. Show notes available at: https://drmelissasmith.com/148-confidenceblindspot/

Dive into the transformative insights from Donald Miller's latest book, which encourages you to recognize if you're playing the villain or victim in your life. Learn actionable strategies to embrace the role of hero and find deeper meaning in your journey. Reflect on your personal growth, set meaningful goals, and consider your life plan through the lens of your own eulogy. This engaging discussion empowers you to live intentionally and guide others in their stories.

Why is trust so hard to build and maintain? Perhaps the biggest reason is that trust requires vulnerability. In order to build trust, you must make yourself vulnerable to some extent. Otherwise, trust cannot be built.  This discussion will help you: Understand what trust is Identify why trust matters at work Learn how to build trust  Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith Don't miss out on weekly podcast episodes. Subscribe here to receive new episode drops in your inbox each week. Show notes available at: https://drmelissasmith.com/146-trustquestions/

Today I’m talking about the impact your thoughts can have on the presence and strength of depression as well as anxiety in your life. While there are a variety of factors that lead to these complex mental health issues, at the root of each are thoughts that send us in a tailspin.   This discussion will help you: Identify the prevalence of anxiety and depression  Understand  the connection between your thoughts and anxiety and depression Tackle challenges instead of avoiding them    Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith   Don't miss out on weekly podcast episodes. Subscribe here to receive new episode drops in your inbox each week.  Show notes available at: https://drmelissasmith.com/145-thoughtsondepression/