The True Meaning of Confidence with Ashley Emmons

In this episode of the How to Relate Podcast, we explore the topic of confidence with Ashley Emmons. Ashley shares her unique journey from paralegal to therapist, experiences in wilderness therapy, and private practice. The conversation delves into confidence distortions, examining perfectionism, and practical approaches to building genuine self-trust. Ashley also discusses her Confidence Cohorts, a women's coaching program to help cultivate self-trust and confidence. Additionally, she invites listeners to a free holiday workshop focused on maintaining confidence during the holiday season.   00:00 Introduction and Warm Welcome 01:23 The Journey to Becoming a Therapist 03:50 Wilderness Therapy and Career Transition 07:18 Graduate School and Yoga Therapy 10:08 Private Practice and Specialization 12:22 Understanding Confidence and Perfectionism 20:54 Confidence Distortions and Data Gathering 24:35 Aligning Nervous System and Mindful Responses 25:49 Confidence Distortions: Identifying and Debunking 32:13 The Impact of Self-Criticism on Self-Trust 34:17 Urgency and Its Effect on Confidence 40:32 The Power of Group Dynamics in Building Confidence 45:58 Upcoming Workshops and Programs 49:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Ashley's Resources: IG: https://www.instagram.com/_ashleyemmons_/ Confidence Cohorts: https://www.mondaywellness.com/cohorts Intro Call: https://mondaywellness.hbportal.co/public/682b41d95df02c0007a09acf     How to Relate: Website: https://www.brittaniprocknow.com/  Get your free Intimacy Workbook ⁠https://relate-co.kit.com/b956780219⁠ How to Relate Newsletter ⁠https://relate-co.kit.com/e9f87bb2dc⁠ For deep dives into relational topics that give you insight and action for how you can relate better