Episode Summary

In this episode, we explore how confidence can quietly erode when something meant to bring joy turns into pressure. What starts as a love for being outside and staying active becomes a frustrating experience when expectations no longer match ability.

Through a personal story about mountain biking, this episode highlights how comparison, forced growth, and ignoring personal limits can damage confidence and even cost meaningful relationships. Sometimes the most powerful decision is not pushing harder, but stepping away to protect the original reason you started.

This conversation is about honoring your pace, recognizing when something no longer serves you, and understanding that confidence thrives where enjoyment and self trust exist.