In this raw and unfiltered episode of From Mess to Progress, Amy Simms dismantles one of the biggest lies we’ve been told: that confidence is something you’re either born with or you’re not. With a mix of personal storytelling, trauma-informed insights, and actionable tools, Amy shares how confidence is built — brick by brick, choice by choice — even when life has knocked you down.

From her childhood struggles to finding courage in a school play, to joining the Navy and working her butt off to pass boot camp, Amy opens up about the moments that shaped her sense of self-worth. She also reveals how trauma and addiction shattered her confidence and left her feeling like she couldn’t trust herself or her decisions — and how she’s been rebuilding that trust one step at a time.

Through a blend of science and soul, Amy explores:
•Why trauma rewires the brain and impacts self-worth
•The truth about confidence myths that keep us stuck
•Practical daily habits to rebuild self-trust and confidence
•The powerful link between micro-bravery, action, and lasting belief in yourself

You’ll also hear about her favorite book for this week — The Confidence Code — and get journal prompts and a guided exercise to help you start building real, unshakable confidence today.

If you’ve ever felt like you’ll never “be that confident person,” this episode will remind you that you don’t have to wait until you’re ready — you just have to start.