90. Austra Putnina - How to Stop Being Insecure and Build Confidence (Part1)

In this episode of the Healing and Growing Hand-in-Hand Podcast, Lisa Tickel in joined by Austra Putnina as they dive deep into the complex world of insecurities. They discuss how these feelings develop, their impact on our lives, and practical strategies to overcome them. What You'll Learn: - Understanding Insecurity: What does insecurity really look like? Discover how it shows up in behaviors like overcompensation, avoidance, and people-pleasing. - Exploring Confidence: What does life look like without insecurity? We will explore traits like confidence, self-assurance, and emotional intelligence, and how these can manifest in your daily life. - Personal Insights: Lisa shares a personal story about being labeled as insecure and how it became a turning point in her healing journey. Austra talks about her struggles with body image and the steps she took to rebuild her confidence. - Childhood's Role: How do childhood experiences, particularly those involving parental influence, shape our insecurities? Learn about the foundational role of early experiences in shaping your sense of self. - Taking Action: How can you identify and challenge your insecurities? The episode offers practical steps for recognizing these feelings and taking consistent action to build self-confidence. - Self-Regulation Techniques: Why is emotional self-regulation important? Discover techniques to manage your emotions and triggers, and how this impacts your overall well-being. - Overcoming the Comparison Trap: How can you stop comparing yourself to others, especially in the age of social media? We will discuss ways to focus on your own growth and stop the cycle of unhealthy comparisons. - Practical Exercises:What can you do today to start overcoming insecurities? The episode includes exercises like journaling your feelings of shame and taking small steps to challenge negative beliefs. Follow Austra here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austra-putnina/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austra.putnina/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@austraputnina Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austra.putnina Follow me for more content here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095156184970 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisatickel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamtickel/ Website: https://healingandgrowinghandinhandpodcast.com/ Connect with Us: We invite you to share your questions or topic suggestions. Your input helps shape future episodes and supports our community's healing journey. Keywords: Insecurity, Self-acceptance, Emotional well-being, Overthinking, Self-regulation, Childhood trauma, Parenting, Comparison, Confidence-building, Healing journey