Insecurity isn’t a flaw — it’s a learned pattern. The good news? You can unlearn it.
In this episode of Empowerment Solutions, I break down 10 hidden reasons why you feel insecure — and what you can do to rebuild confidence from the inside out.
From negative self-talk to people-pleasing and comparison, these everyday habits quietly fuel self-doubt. But once you recognize them, you can start to change them, one step at a time.
Dr Friedemann's Takeaways:
Understanding the Roots of Insecurity (00:00)
Challenging Negative Self-Talk (02:28)
Comparing and Competing with Others (05:24)
Fear of Judgment and Rejection (08:42)
Perfectionism and Unrealistic Expectations (12:26)
Procrastination as a Barrier (15:26)
Taking Control of Personal Narrative (18:38)
The Impact of Judging Others (21:57)
Self-Responsibility and Self-Reflection (23:47)
Encouraging Self-Acceptance and Empowerment (24:27)
Listen and discover how to stop being insecure — and start healing insecurity.
Friedemann Schaub, MD, PhD, is the award-winning author of The Fear + Anxiety Solution. Dr. Schaub has helped thousands of people with his Personal Breakthrough and Empowerment program to overcome their fear and anxiety by addressing the deeper, subconscious root causes of these emotional challenges.
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