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In this episode, we talk about confidence the way it actually shows up, not as loud perfection but as small brave choices made while you’re still nervous. We hear from my daughters, Alexandra (11) and Luciana (9), as they explain what helps them feel brave, what makes confidence drop, and how being yourself can be enough.

• defining confidence as being different without shrinking
• feeling confident through friends, family, and true belonging
• how anxiety shows up as butterflies and shaky nerves
• “fly in formation” as a simple way to steady yourself
• theater, singing, jiu-jitsu, and finding what fits your brain and body
• the three building blocks of confidence: trying, recovering, acceptance
• pre-stage self-talk and what we’re really afraid of
• singing on air as a practice of bravery
• validating fear while still encouraging action
• the brave step tool for everyday courage
• my own confidence struggles with running speed and finishing strong
• what I worry about as a parent and how I cope by teaching skills

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Show hosted by:

Catia Hernandez Holm, LMFT-A

Supervised by Susan Gonzales, LMFT-S, LPC-S

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