In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with elite behavioral coach and ex-Navy weapons tech Clay Moffat, author of The Trust Trap. Together, they dismantle the myth of confidence and reveal why commitment—not confidence—is the true foundation for trust, transformation, and self-leadership. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in burnout, people-pleasing, or performance mode, this conversation will cut through the noise and call you back to your own authority.
About the Guest:Clay Moffat is a high-performance coach, former Navy weapons technician, and the unapologetically direct author of The Trust Trap. He helps elite performers, leaders, and founders navigate betrayal, self-sabotage, and the illusion of confidence by teaching how to rebuild internal trust and commit to uncomfortable growth. Known for his no-fluff coaching and psychological insights, Clay’s mission is to wake people up to their own patterns and reclaim their power.
Key Takeaways:
Confidence is emotional and unreliable—commitment is structural and sustainable.
Most people wait to “feel ready,” but action creates confidence—not the other way around.
The nervous system defaults to familiarity—even if it’s destructive—due to evolutionary wiring.
Outsourcing sanity looks like over-validation, avoidance, and attachment to external systems or roles.
Leaders burning out often hide behind performance, micromanagement, and a fear of slowing down.
Rebuilding trust in yourself starts by showing up consistently, not waiting for a perfect moment.
Connect with Clay Moffat:
Email: go@claymoffat.com
X (formerly Twitter): @MOFFATCLAY
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