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EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 9 MIN

Why Do Smart People Sometimes Feel Less Confident? S3E6

from Authenticity Lab · host Dr. Kelsey Miles

Have you ever noticed that the deeper you go into a subject, the less confident you sometimes feel?In this episode of Authenticity Lab, Dr. Kelsey Miles explores a surprising pattern that shows up in highly intelligent and thoughtful people.The more knowledgeable you become about a topic, the more aware you also become of what you don’t know. At the same time, your standards rise. When those two things happen together, confidence can dip.That dip in confidence doesn’t mean something is wrong with you.It means you’re leveling up.This pattern is related to something psychologists call the Dunning–Kruger effect, where beginners can feel very confident while people with deeper knowledge become more aware of complexity.Through stories from the classroom and from her journey as a musician and scientist, Kelsey shares why this experience is common among curious minds and how to move through it by thinking like a scientist and creating like an artist.If you’ve ever struggled with confidence while learning something new, this episode will change how you see it.✨ Want to try the Life Experiments method for yourself?Email “COURSE” [email protected] I’ll send you the free mini-course with short videos and a worksheet to help you design your first small experiment.You build self-trust one small move at a time.Be bold. Be curious. Be you.✨ Want to try this method for yourself?Email “COURSE” to [email protected] I’ll send you the free Life Experiments mini-course so you can begin on your own.📓 Want to reclaim your voice?My guided journal + album “I Am” helped me and others build self-trust.Get your copy here: www.kelseymiles.com/100days✨ Support the work on Patreon:www.patreon.com/kelseymilesConnect with me:https://www.facebook.com/iamkelseymileshttps://www.youtube.com/c/KelseyMileshttps://www.instagram.com/iamkelseymileshttps://kelseymiles.com

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