How To Build Confidence Episodes
teen mental health podcast
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how to build confidence
how to stop people pleasing
facing fear and self doubt
setting boundaries without guilt
how to stop making bad decisions
dealing with guilt and shame
coping with anxiety and overwhelm
how to find the right people
what to do when you dont feel safe
Oct. 21, 2025
Your Attention Is Being Stolen — Here’s How to Get It Back
In today's fast-paced environment, distractions are everywhere, making it challenging for teens and young adults to stay focused and motivated. In this episode of Headstraight, hosted by Mark Taylor, we dive into how distract...
Oct. 14, 2025
How to Find Motivation When You’ve Got Nothing Left
In this episode of Headstraight, we’re diving deep into the challenges of losing motivation and uncovering practical strategies for improving teen mental health. It's common for teens to hit a slump where motivation vanishes,...
Oct. 7, 2025
The Truth About Failure (and How to Recover From It)
Failure hurts more than most people admit, especially for teens and young adults facing mental challenges. Setbacks can spark self-doubt and initiate a shame spiral, often leading to guilt trips and feelings of hopelessness. ...
Sept. 9, 2025
How to Stop Tearing Yourself Down (and Actually Have Your Own Back)
In this powerful episode of Headstraight, we tackle the critical topic of teen mental health by exploring how to become your own biggest ally through building self-esteem, self-reliance, and emotional well-being. Teen mental ...
Aug. 19, 2025
Stop Faking It: The Real Way to Build Confidence
Confidence isn’t about filters, fake smiles, or pretending you’ve got it all together. Real confidence comes from self reliance, keeping promises to yourself, and backing yourself even when you’re scared. In this episode of H...
June 18, 2025
Feeling Guilty for Wanting Attention? Here’s the Truth
Admit it—sometimes you just want someone to notice you. To check in, to care, to remind you that you matter. But then comes the guilt. That little voice says you’re “attention-seeking,” “too much,” or “selfish.” For many youn...
Nov. 22, 2024
Feeling ‘Not Good Enough’? Here’s What’s Really Going On
That nagging sense of self doubt—the voice that whispers you’re not “good enough”—can eat away at your emotional well-being and leave you stuck in cycles of comparison, frustration, and shame. For many young adults and teens,...