Have you ever felt like you’re too much… or somehow not enough?

This bold conversation will change how you see confidence, boundaries, and yourself.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• real conversations with industry leaders

• personal growth insights that challenge old beliefs

• bold conversations that inspire action and self-trust

Episode Summary

In this powerful episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley sits down with psychotherapist and coach Steve McCready to unpack why self-acceptance matters more than confidence, and how sensitive, thoughtful people can stop shrinking themselves to fit in.

Steve shares deep insights on boundaries, people-pleasing, emotional awareness, and why trying to be “vanilla” to avoid judgment often leads to disconnection and burnout. Together, they explore how audacious living doesn’t require being louder, but being more aligned with who you truly are.

If you’ve struggled with self-doubt, overthinking, or feeling out of place in a noisy world, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.

Key insights include:

Why self-acceptance is the foundation of confidence

How people-pleasing creates lose–win relationships

The difference between being attuned and being overwhelmed

Guest Bio

Steve McCready is a licensed psychotherapist and coach who works with highly sensitive, thoughtful, and creative individuals who often feel out of place in traditional environments. With nearly two decades of experience, Steve helps people develop self-acceptance, set healthy boundaries, and navigate relationships without abandoning themselves in the process.

Guest Offers / Resources

No paid offers mentioned in this episode.

Steve shares free insights and educational content through his website and social platforms.

Connect with the Guest

Website: https://www.stevemccready.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevemccready

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome to The Audacious Living Podcast

01:40 – Meet Steve McCready & who he helps

05:15 – Why confidence isn’t the starting point

10:30 – “Too much” vs “not enough” explained

16:45 – The vanilla ice cream problem & people-pleasing

23:10 – Boundaries, win–win relationships & self-trust

31:05 – What to do when boundaries are challenged

41:50 – Self-acceptance as an audacious act

50:20 – What living audaciously truly means

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Behind-the-Scenes Note from Audley

What stood out most for me in this conversation was the reminder that confidence isn’t something you manufacture—it’s something that grows naturally when you stop abandoning yourself. Steve’s “vanilla ice cream” analogy hit home. So many of us try to be inoffensive instead of authentic, and this episode is a powerful invitation to choose alignment over approval.

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