Today, we break down the science of confidence, why self-doubt isn’t always the enemy, and how understanding your specific doubt pattern can unlock lasting self-trust, without becoming someone you’re not.In this conversation, I’m joined by Dr Shadé Zahrai, behavioural researcher, award-winning peak performance educator, and one of the leading voices on confidence, self-image, and self-doubt.This is not about hype or surface-level confidence. It’s about rewiring how you see yourself.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode* Why confidence is trainable, not fixed* The role self-doubt actually plays in growth and performance* The 4 Self-Doubt Types and how they show up in behaviour* How to diagnose your own self-doubt profile (including mine, live)* The everyday habit that quietly erodes confidence* How posture, environment, and physicality shape self-belief* How to tell the difference between useful self-doubt and self-sabotage* Why your self-image is the blueprint for your entire life* Practical tools to build confidence in real time* How to set boundaries with negative people without losing yourselfWhen you change how you see yourself, your behaviour follows.Confidence isn’t something you chase, it’s something you build.CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST📸 InstagramLink to free quiz onlineLink to BIG TRUST TIME STAMPS(01:43) Introduction / Background(12:06) What is the role of self-doubt?(17:26) Self Doubt Profiles(25:48) Diagnosing Erika’s doubt profile(30:22) Tools for improving self doubt(47:49) This everyday habit is ruining your confidence(53:28) Do you need to change your environment to achieve?(57:53) Setting boundaries for loved ones who are negativeWHO AM I?My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG!RESOURCES▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge▶︎ Goal Setting System E-BookLET’S BE FRIENDS📸 Instagram📱TiktokMY FAVOURITE STUFF💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.