Why You Don’t Trust Yourself: Imposter Syndrome, People Pleasing and Self-Doubt with Elaine Belson

Why don’t you trust yourself… even when you know what to do?In this episode of We Are Women, Unapologetically, Jessica Cumming sits down with psychotherapist, speaker, and mindset coach Elaine Belson to unpack the real reason so many high-achieving professionals struggle with imposter syndrome, people pleasing, and self-doubt.This isn’t about a lack of confidence.It’s about a breakdown in self-trust.And when you don’t trust yourself, you hesitate.You overthink.You delay decisions you already know need to be made.With over 30 years of experience, Elaine shares the psychology behind these patterns and what it actually takes to shift them—so you can stop second-guessing and start leading yourself with clarity.In this episode, we discuss:Why imposter syndrome doesn’t go away with successHow people pleasing quietly weakens your voice and authorityThe real cost of perfectionism in your career and decisionsThe difference between perception and intent in communicationHow emotional intelligence shapes your choices and reactionsWhy you already have the answers—and what’s stopping you from trusting themWhat therapy and coaching actually do (and when to consider each)If you’ve ever stayed quiet when you should have spoken up, delayed a decision that mattered, or questioned yourself in moments when you needed clarity—this conversation will challenge the way you think.Because the issue isn’t capability.It’s whether or not you trust yourself enough to act on it.Connect with Elaine Belson:Visit http://www.DitchYourInnerBully.com for tools to help you stop being hard on yourself and start trusting your decisions.Ready to reconnect with your clarity?Download the Clarity in 10™ Reset https://www.jcnewbeginnings.com/clarity-in-10If this episode resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear it and follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s next.Because shifts happens, but you don’t have to do it alone.