Ep64: Confidence Isn't a Character Flaw: Ego, Ownership, and the Space You're Allowed to Take Up

So many of the women I work with carry the same quiet fear: that believing in themselves might make them arrogant. In this Body and Mind Strong episode, we're pulling apart two things that get mistaken for each other constantly — ego and genuine self-confidence. We'll talk about where that fear actually comes from, what the research says really separates a fragile ego from steady self-worth, and why being hard on yourself was never proof of humility.

Then we get practical. You'll walk away with real tools for building confidence that isn't dependent on outside approval — including how to track evidence of your own competence, take up space on purpose, and redefine success on terms that are actually yours instead of ones you inherited. If you've ever shrunk yourself to seem humble, this one's for you.

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to my podcast, or tell someone else about it, I would greatly appreciate it. Also, if this episode resonates with you and you’re ready for more clarity, balance, and support in your wellness journey, I’d love to hear from you. You can find me at www.bodyandmindstrong.com and on IG @bodyandmindstrong

References:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/finding-a-new-home/202207/the-difference-between-narcissism-and-high-self-esteem

https://psychuniverse.com/narcissism-vs-self-confidence/

https://narcissisttest.org/blog/narcissism-or-self-esteem-key-differences

https://psychuniverse.com/narcissism-vs-self-confidence/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6070240/

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