So what is self-confidence…really? Self-esteem is one of the most misrepresented and misunderstood concepts in our society….and the most uncomfortable to talk about! And it is at the core of most relationship issues, anxiety and depression... because it has to do with disowning the self and shame. In this episode we start the conversation about authenticity and the core of self-esteem: ownership of the self. We define what it isn’t and identify some of the symptoms.