454. Remain Calm. Confidence Ahead with Michael Herold

454. Remain Calm. Confidence Ahead with Michael Herold

From Psychologists Off the Clock by Debbie Sorensen, Jill Stoddard, Yael Schonbrun, Michael Herold & Emily Edlynn

April 7, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 454

About this episode

Michael Herold discusses confidence-building strategies and the role of anxiety in personal growth.

If you’ve ever avoided saying yes to something meaningful because you were waiting to feel less anxious or more “ready,” this episode is for you. Cohosts Yael and Michael Herold sit down for a chat about his confidence-building online course and the misconceptions that keep people stuck, especially the idea that motivation and the “right mindset” must come first.  You’ll hear how acceptance and commitment therapy reframes anxiety as a passenger you can bring along while you drive toward your values, why rigid social scripts don’t work, and how low-stakes “comfort zone challenges” (like lying down in public) help you practice courage, defuse unhelpful thoughts, and tolerate discomfort without real-world consequences. Join Michael and Yael for lots of practical insight, humor, and a preview of tools that can help you step into the life you want. Listen and Learn:  Why confidence isn’t built by fixing your mindset first, but by taking action on what matters Why you can’t learn confidence from scripts or perfect phrases, and confidence only develops through practice, not preparation How to step outside your comfort zone by practicing small, low-stakes challenges that reveal…

People in this episode

Host: Yael Schonbrun

Guest: Michael Herold

Topics covered

  • confidence
  • anxiety
  • acceptance and commitment therapy
  • comfort zone challenges
  • self-improvement

Keywords

  • confidence
  • anxiety
  • acceptance and commitment therapy
  • comfort zone
  • self-improvement

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