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Ever feel like an imposter in your own life? In this soul-stirring conversation, acclaimed actress Michelle Gomez (Sabrina, The Flight Attendant) slides into the passenger seat to share her thirty-year journey of perseverance against constant rejection and self-doubt.

Michelle reveals how career counselors told her to become a secretary instead of an actress, how drama schools rejected her multiple times before reluctantly accepting her (only to suggest she become a teacher instead), and how a doctor once declared she was "barren" and should "go buy a cat." Yet at each roadblock, she found the courage to say, "I don't think so," and chart her own path.

The breakthrough moment comes when Michelle shares her secret weapon against negative self-talk: she named her inner critic "Barbara." With disarming humor, she explains how this simple act transformed her relationship with self-doubt: "I used to try to shut it up. Now I have compassion for my negative voice." This revelation offers an entirely fresh approach to the inner critic we all battle—not fighting it, but acknowledging it with a bemused smile before gently setting it aside.

Host Alethea Crimmons and Michelle explore what they call "relief from the bondage of self"—how helping others gives us a break from our own relentless self-criticism. They share practical strategies for building confidence through action, celebrating small victories (like Michelle's blood pressure cuff win), and avoiding the comparison trap. "To compare is to despair," Michelle reminds us with characteristic wisdom.

Ready to take control of your life and believe in yourself, even when it feels impossible? This episode offers not just inspiration but actionable steps toward unshakable confidence. Subscribe now and discover why your struggles might be the very stepping stones you need to reach your dreams.

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