Rewriting the Voice in Your Head: Letting Go of Self-Doubt

In this episode, Leann Herron and Elaine Belson dive into the common mental patterns that keep women stuck in self-doubt and overthinking. They explore practical tools, mantras, and mindset shifts to foster self-trust, inner authority, and emotional resilience, empowering women at any stage of life to embrace their humanity and live confidently. Key Topics:·   The impact of childhood mirroring on women’s self-perception·    Six types of overthinking: mind reading, second guessing, anticipating reactions, comparing, overanalyzing, and self-criticism·   The three-step emotional intelligence process: identify feelings, uncover causes, focus on control·   How overthinking serves as a false sense of control and how to let go·    The importance of self-validation versus external validation·    Building self-authority by living according to personal values and setting boundaries·    Simple daily practices: affirmations, mindfulness, presence, and neural pathway rewiring·   The power of curiosity and the "Columbo" mindset for self-understanding·    Personal stories of transformation, including career shifts and reclaiming identity after life changes Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Self-Doubt and Overthinking01:50 Elaine’s Journey to Living In Her Passion06:01 Identifying Patterns of Overthinking12:03 Understanding Self-Criticism and Its Roots15:55 Embracing Humanity and Forgiveness19:32 Building Self-Authority and Assertiveness25:26 Self-Validation Techniques and Mantras31:26 Interrupting Self Talk32:12 The Connection Between Overthinking and Control36:19 Daily Practices to Rewire Our Mindset40:00 Being Present: The Key to Mindfulness46:27 Curiosity as a Tool for Self-DiscoveryEpisode Resources:About your host:Leann Herron is a Certified Life and Holistic Health Coach who is a passionate advocate for women’s health and empowerment, devoted to helping midlife women break free from cycles ofover-giving and the stories that keep them stuck. Leann guides women to release stress, reclaim their energy, and create lives that truly fulfill them—body, mind, and spirit.Connect with Leann:Finding Resilience with LeannWebsite: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/findingresiliencewithleann LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannherron/ 1000 Positive Affirmations for Women https://findingresiliencewithleann.com/digital-products/ols/products/1000-positive-affirmations-for-women About Elaine:Elaine Belson is The Self-Authority Coach. She helps women build self-authority so they can make decisions free from external pressure or need for validation, live according to their values, set boundaries based on needs, and accept themselves as human. She has 30 years of experience, including the US Army - which she joined at the age of 42. Belson has a knackfor thinking in soundbites and has over 60 mantras that enlighten and inspire.Connect with Elaine:Website: https://www.theselfauthoritycoach.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainebelsonlcsw/ Schedule a free 30-minute coaching sessionfor podcast listeners (good through 5/2026): https://zcal.co/esbelsonlcswc/30minKeyword Tags:mindset coaching, self-doubt, overthinking, inner critic, self-trust, personal growth, women’s empowerment, mental wellness, resilience, mantras, confidence building, emotional healingHashtags:#mindsetshift #mindset #mindsetmatters #selftrust #overthinking #personalgrowth #resilience #confidence #selfworth #healingjourney #voice #selfdoubt