145: Recognise this Self Doubt Trigger. Trisha Lewis

Self doubt - if you are human you will know that feeling. But what about when it pops up seemingly randomly? What triggers that uncomfortable feeling of uselessness that can have you falling down the self-doubt spiral! This short episdoe explores squashing environmental triggers. I share great quotes from Ethan Cross, author of 'Chatter' and Dr. Tim O'Brien, author of "'Inner Story' and a tiny bit of basic psychology! Remind yourself of the significance of self-awareness in identifying and addressing triggers that send you whizzing down the self-doubt spiral. I share a personal experience and provides tips on activating a detective mindset to prevent falling into these spirals. Understanding the impact of environmental factors such as music, views, and workspace on our mood and self-confidence.  This short episode packs a punch - encouraging listeners to regain control over their thoughts and emotions through self-awareness and curiosity   Self-doubt spirals and environmental triggers Importance of self-awareness in identifying and addressing triggers Activating a detective mindset to prevent self-doubt spirals Environmental triggers affecting mood and self-confidence Taking control of our environment to prevent self-doubt spirals Examples of environmental triggers (music, views, workspace)Personal experience of overcoming self-doubt triggered by depressing music Regaining confidence and joy by changing the environment Importance of regaining control over thoughts and emotions Power of self-awareness in preventing self-doubt spirals ROUGH TRANSCRIPT OF EPISODE  For more on 'staying unsquashed' - head to my website and follow me on LinkedIn.   For video of this episode PLUS more self-belief and confident communicator tips - head to my YouTube channel -  https://www.youtube.com/c/TrishaLewisTalks  

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Welcome to Self Belief Unsquashed, the podcast that takes you on a liberating journey to bring your whole self to the surface. Whether you’re an introvert, extrovert, or ambivert—let’s face it, you’re human—this is your space to untangle the messy knots of self-doubt and squash the myths that keep you small. Hosted by Trisha Lewis, author of ’The Mystery of the Squashed Self’ and TEDx speaker, this podcast dives headfirst into the everyday barriers that hold us back: the sneaky grip of comparisonitis, the weight of people-pleasing, the fear of rejection, and the baggage of past experiences. With warmth, wit, and wisdom drawn from her own journey, Trisha offers bite-sized episodes filled with thought-provoking reframes, actionable challenges, and raw honesty. No fluff, no filters—just real talk about what it takes to show up as your true self and feel good about it. Ready to bash down the barriers and build unstoppable self-belief? Tune in and let’s get unsquashed. Mix of Trisha Lewis solo short episodes and Trisha with guests in longer conversations.