Confidence: Building It Without Faking It

Confidence isn’t about pretending — it’s about trust. In Episode 73 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we break down the difference between real confidence and ego, and how confidence is actually built through discipline, growth, and experience. This episode focuses on self-trust, validation, resilience, and learning how to carry yourself with confidence without needing approval from everyone around you. Because real confidence doesn’t need to be loud. Disclaimer: 00:00 The Message: 00:38 Introduction/The Rant: 02:19 Confidence: 13:38 What’s Next: 44:25 mental health confidence self confidence personal growth mindset self awareness discipline resilience self improvement mental strength https://electroiq.com/stats/social-media-mental-health-statistics/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/digital-psychology/202512/social-media-builds-and-breaks-self-esteem If you want to share your story, email me at [email protected] Breaking Mental Health is currently accepting aligned sponsors and brand partnerships focused on mental health, wellness, leadership, and personal growth. For sponsorship inquiries: [email protected] If you or someone you know who is being abused, there is help. Please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788 If you or someone you know who is suicidal or attempted suicide, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. You can also text 988 If you or someone you know who is struggling with mental illness, there is help. Please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Hotline at 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741-741 There is also a Crisis Support Services National helpline, call 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357) If you know a teen that is suffering also, call 800-852-8336 Other than that, if there is a serious crisis, contact 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. National Mental Health Hotline- 866-903-3787. https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingMentalHealthPodcast