"We are way more forgiving to others than we tend to be with ourselves."

00:27 Introduction to the Spotlight Effect

01:07 Personal Struggles with Self-Perception

03:05 Understanding the Spotlight Effect

06:02 Overcoming the Spotlight Effect

09:06 Building Confidence and Self-Awareness

11:46 The Role of Supportive Relationships

14:38 Embracing Authenticity and Moving Forward

This episode explores a common psychological trap known as the Spotlight Effect. It convinces us we're being watched, judged, and evaluated far more than we actually are. This mindset has kept solo episodes unpublished. Eventually I realized that the real issue wasn't rejection, it was hesitation. We explore research that explains why our brains exaggerate attention, how social media amplifies this feeling, and why adults are just as vulnerable to it as kids. I also walk through simple, practical ways to interrupt the spiral, build confidence, and offer ourselves the same grace we freely give others.

If you've ever delayed something meaningful because it didn't feel perfect yet, this episode is an invitation to step out of the imagined spotlight and into forward motion.

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