Real confidence isn’t about pretending to be fearless—it’s about backing yourself even when your hands are shaking.

In this episode of Headstraight, we take a no-nonsense look at what confidence actually is, where it comes from, and how to build it without turning yourself into a performance act. Whether you’re tired of “fake it till you make it” advice or stuck waiting to feel ready, this one’s for you.

We’ll cover:

• Why confidence isn’t a personality trait—it’s a habit
• What happens in your brain when you act before you feel ready
• Why “waiting to feel confident” keeps you stuck
• The Micro-Promise Rule: how to build self-trust step by step
• How to bounce back from failure without trashing your self-worth
• The exact blueprint for growing confidence that actually sticks

If you’ve ever thought:

• “I’ll start once I feel more confident”
• “I’m just not a confident person”
• “Faking it is exhausting and doesn’t work”

…this episode will give you a better way. One that’s real, honest, and built to last.

Listen now to start building real confidence—no filters, no performance, no BS.

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You say yes when you want to say no. You show up exhausted, smile through it, and tell yourself it’s just easier that way. Sound familiar?

In this episode of Headstraight, we’re cutting deep into the quiet habit of putting yourself last—why it happens, where it starts, and how to begin rewriting the story.

Here’s what you’ll get:

• Why people pleasing isn’t kindness—it’s survival
• What guilt really means when you start choosing yourself
• How to spot the subtle signs you’re sacrificing your needs
• Simple ways to say “no” without a guilt trip or apology tour
• A challenge to help you start acting like your needs actually matter

If you’ve ever thought:

• “I don’t want to be selfish”
• “They’ll think I’m difficult if I speak up”
• “I always come last, but I don’t know how to change that”

…this episode is for you. No shame. No BS. Just real talk and tools to help you move from people pleaser to self-respecter.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to put yourself back on the list—without losing your compassion.

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Ever find yourself mid-argument, mid-apology, or mid-shutdown and realise—I’ve been here before?

That’s not bad luck. It’s a pattern. And in this episode of Headstraight, we’re digging into the emotional loops that keep repeating—even when you know they’re hurting you.

This episode covers:

• What a toxic pattern actually is (and why your brain clings to it)
• Why some behaviours—like people-pleasing, overthinking, and disappearing—start as survival strategies
• How to spot your “tells” in real time before you spiral again
• What it means to name your pattern out loud—and why that’s the first step to freedom
• How to interrupt the loop and make small, real changes (even when it feels uncomfortable)

If you’ve ever thought:

• “Why do I keep doing this?”
• “I swear I said I wouldn’t react like that again”
• “I don’t want to be like this—but I don’t know how to stop”

…then this episode will show you a way forward. No therapy speak. No shame. Just real insight, practical tools, and a challenge to help you change one loop at a time.

Listen now and start breaking the pattern—for real this time.

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