What Blocks (Genuine) Confidence

About this episode

This episode explores the relationship between creativity, confidence, and the fear of self-expression in sexual and relational contexts.

Links & Resources: Work with Laura: https://laura-ellen.com/contact About Laura: https://laura-ellen.com/about Subscribe to Substack: https://substack.com/@bylauraellen ? Music by PIANIKA, a New Zealand based producer, creating capsules of sound and energy. Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7CQmZy8qRGBKGAaUcBCRXw Episode Summary: This episode sits alongside a personal reflection on creativity, confidence, and the quiet ways we move away from our own voice within sexual and relational contexts. I speak into the fear of being too expressive, too intuitive, or too unconventional, and how that can soften confidence over time. This is a grounded reflection on returning to creative self-trust, allowing space for imperfection, and reconnecting with a more natural and self-led way of speaking, creating, and being seen. Key Topics: The impact of using AI on creative expression and self-trust The difference between sounding confident and feeling connected to your voice Fear of being perceived as too spiritual, emotional, or unconventional The tension between academic validation and embodied knowing Reconnecting with intuitive expression and creative autonomy Letting go of…

People in this episode

Hosts: Laura Ellen, Laura

Topics covered

• creativity
• confidence
• self-trust
• sexual contexts
• relational contexts
• fear of expression
• imperfection
• natural speaking

Keywords

• AI impact
• academic validation
• emotional expression
• unconventionality

Mentioned in this episode

Places: New Zealand

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