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Your confidence isn’t supposed to collapse every time the internet gets loud. We sit down with Alan Weiss, PhD, consultant, speaker, and prolific author, to talk about the very real self-esteem crisis he’s seeing across entrepreneurs, leaders, and everyday people who no longer trust their own judgment. When you can’t trust yourself, you start borrowing certainty from influencers, headlines, and groupthink, and that constant second-guessing turns into stress that shows up in your body and your relationships. 

We get clear on a distinction that changes everything: ego versus esteem. Ego is the external image you hope other people will approve of, so it’s fragile and easy to shatter. Esteem is internal. It grows when you build it on purpose through better self-talk, better metrics for “success,” and the willingness to learn from mistakes without turning a bad moment into a permanent label. Alan also explains resilience as the ability to bounce forward, plus a practical way to reframe setbacks by isolating negatives and generalizing positives. 

From social media pressure and political polarization to accountability and procrastination, we connect the dots between mental habits and healthy living. Alan shares the idea behind “the courage of your talents,” inspired by The Wizard of Oz, and simple daily practices like a morning intention list and an evening wins list to keep you on a steady, positive keel. If you want more calm, clarity, and confidence, this one gives you tools you can use today. 

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