How To Heal Low Confidence, Self-Doubt And Negative Thoughts: Marisa Peer’s Method
From On The Mend by High Performance
May 18, 2026 · 50 min · Season 3 · Episode 43
About this episode
Matt interviews therapist Marisa Peer about overcoming self-doubt and negative thoughts through her methods.
Matt sits down with world-renowned therapist Marisa Peer to dismantle the self-sabotaging loops that keep us stuck. If you’ve ever felt like your brain is working against your recovery, this conversation provides the ultimate manual for reclaiming control. We explore the "Ladder of Looping Thoughts" and the powerful truth that you weren’t born broken, you learned it. Marisa explains the link between creativity and addiction, showing how high suggestibility can lead to deep-seated shame. Healing is framed as stripping away these learned layers to reactivate your original sense of self. This discussion also provides practical tools like the AAA Method (Aware, Accept, Articulate) and simple language shifts to resolve internal conflict. This episode covers the following themes: Language, Beliefs, Worth, Addiction, and Self-Awareness. Marisa Peer's new book 'Your Mind, Your Rules,' is out now: https://amzn.eu/d/08ebrG3Y Need Support? Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.org Narcotics Anonymous: na.org Alcoholics Anonymous: alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Mental Health Mates: mentalhealthmates.co.uk Shout: https: giveusashout.org IAPT…
People in this episode
Host: Matt
Guest: Marisa Peer
Topics covered
- Confidence
- Self-Doubt
- Negative Thoughts
- Healing
- Addiction
- Self-Awareness
Keywords
- confidence
- self-doubt
- negative thoughts
- healing
- addiction
- self-awareness
- AAA Method
Sponsors
Better Help, AG1
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Samaritans, Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Mental Health Mates, Shout, IAPT
Books & works: Your Mind, Your Rules
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