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Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and Dr. Shadé Zahrai discuss the science of confidence and self-trust, exploring how to overcome self-doubt and build resilience.

Want ad-free episodes? Subscribe to Forever Strong Insider: https://foreverstrong.supercast.com Self-doubt holds more people back than lack of skill or intelligence. In this episode, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon sits down with Dr. Shadé Zahrai to explore the science of confidence, self-trust, and peak performance. They break down why confidence comes after action, how self-image shapes success, and the four psychological drivers that determine whether you thrive or stay stuck. You will learn how body language influences perception, why high performers plan for failure, how perfectionism leads to burnout, and the subtle communication habits that undermine credibility. Most importantly, you will discover how to build what Dr. Zahrai calls Big Trust so you can back yourself before you feel ready. If you struggle with overthinking, imposter thoughts, or feeling capable but not fully confident, this conversation will give you practical tools to change how you show up. CHAPTERS 00:00 Confidence science: feeling vs appearing 00:51 The opposite of self-doubt and why confidence comes after action 01:53 Self-trust before confidence 03:03 Nonverbal confidence cues: posture, eye contact, smile, pace…

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