Building Unshakeable Confidence After 40 with Elaine Kramer

Tired of letting self-doubt hold you back from the life you actually want?Elaine Kramer, author of How to Change Mindset to Boost Confidence, joins the show to share how she joined the military at 34 (against everyone's advice), deployed three times, earned a doctorate, and rebuilt her confidence after divorce, all while raising four kids. With 22 years of military experience and a Doctor of Education degree, Elaine brings battle-tested strategies for overcoming fear and self-doubt.We dig into what it really takes to silence the voices telling you "you can't," why waiting for permission keeps you stuck, and how to build unshakeable confidence through action, not affirmation alone. Elaine opens up about writing her book in secret, setting standards in relationships, and teaching women over 40 to turn their passions into income.Tune in to learn how to stop proving yourself to others and start taking courageous action toward the life you deserve.TOPICS DISCUSSED:Joining the military at 34 despite family oppositionOvercoming self-doubt and fear of rejectionBuilding confidence through experience, not just affirmationsSetting standards in relationships (and sticking to them)Turning passions into secondary income after 50Why you need to give yourself permission, not wait for itRESOURCES MENTIONED:Book: How to Change Mindset to Boost Confidence Email: [email protected] MOMENTS:"I wanted to set an example for my kids that you can do whatever you want to do despite what others think that you can or can't do.""Don't wait for permission. Give yourself permission to do it. Because if it's an idea or dream that you have, that means you've got the desire to do it.""Confidence comes from experience, comes from practice. You're not going to be confident about something until you actually do it and see that, yes, you can do it.""You can either be a victim of those circumstances or you can adapt and overcome and find another solution."CONTACT THE HOSTWebsite |  www.thereikihealingcoach.com Instagram | @sophia_i_got_igInstagram | @createlifeyourwayFacebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.