#720: Why Certain People Make You Feel Less Confident

#720: Why Certain People Make You Feel Less Confident

Author: Trish Blackwell September 8, 2026 Duration: 27:45

You can feel confident, capable and completely like yourself… until that person walks into the room.

Suddenly you're second-guessing what you say, comparing yourself, trying to impress them, overexplaining, shrinking, or wondering what they think of you.

In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we're talking about why certain people seem to have the power to make you feel less confident — and why the problem isn't actually them.

You'll learn:

  • Why your confidence changes around certain personalities
  • How we unconsciously put people on pedestals
  • The connection between intimidation, comparison and approval
  • Why someone else's confidence can make you question your own
  • How to stop mentally ranking yourself beneath other people
  • What to do when you desperately want someone to like, approve of or respect you

You don't need to become more impressive.

You need to stop deciding that they are.
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It's a quiet, persistent feeling that you're not quite measuring up, even when everything looks fine on the outside. The Confidence Podcast: Mindset Coaching and Tips to Overcome Self-Limiting Beliefs, Self-Doubt, Perfectionism, Overthinking, Impostor Syndrome and Insecurity speaks directly into that space. Hosted by Trish Blackwell, a seasoned confidence coach, these conversations are for anyone-particularly women-who are tired of their own inner critic holding them back from the purpose they sense is within them. You’ll find practical coaching strategies here, but also a deeper, integrated perspective that weaves together mindset work with spiritual grounding. Episodes tackle the very real cycles of overthinking and self-doubt, offering actionable tips to break free and build a more resilient, authentic sense of self. Trish’s approach is both compassionate and direct, guiding you to move from a place of insecurity to one of courageous action. This isn't about a superficial fix; it's about aligning your inner world with your faith and potential. Tuning into this podcast feels like a coaching session blended with a heartfelt talk, all aimed at helping you silence the noise of not-enoughness and step into the confidence you were meant to live with.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

The Confidence Podcast: Mindset Coaching and Tips to Overcome Self-Limiting Beliefs, Self-Doubt, Perfectionism, Overthinking, Impostor Syndrome and Insecurity
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