Confidence is Overrated

Jennifer Certad

If you are tired of waiting to “feel ready” before chasing your dreams, here's your roadmap to taking more action and changing your life. Hosted by Jenny Certad, this podcast will show you why confidence isn’t the starting line, but instead the result of action. Each week, you’ll hear science-backed mindset shifts, practical tools, and real stories that prove your mindset is not fixed; it’s created by what you do and what you say to yourself daily. If you’ve found yourself in a cycle of overthinking, procrastinating, or doubting yourself, this podcast will help you take small, consistent steps toward your goals, so you can stop waiting for permission and start creating the life you want now. Follow along at IG: @jennycertad

  1. MAY 12

    You Don’t Need More Confidence. You Need Proof.

    Most people think confidence comes first. That one day, they’ll finally feel ready, believe in themselves enough, and then take action. But what if confidence isn’t what changes your life? What if proof does? In this episode of Confidence is Overrated, we talk about: Why your brain trusts evidence more than positive thinkingHow self-talk shapes your nervous system and identityWhy overthinking keeps you disconnected from self-beliefHow tiny actions build confidence faster than motivation ever willAnd why the way you speak to yourself determines how safe growth feelsBecause self-belief isn’t built through waiting. It’s built through proof. If you’ve been struggling with overthinking, inconsistency, self-doubt, or feeling stuck between who you are and who you want to become, this episode is for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS Your brain trusts proof more than promisesConfidence is built after action, not beforeSelf-talk shapes what feels possible for youEvery action becomes evidence for your identityOverthinking doesn’t create self-belief — action doesYou can’t build self-trust while constantly criticizing yourselfTiny moments of follow-through change how you see yourselfThe way you speak to yourself affects your nervous system, confidence, and growth Download the free 5-Day Overthinking Reset to stop spiraling and second-guessing yourself and start building momentum through intentional action MORE FROM ME  Follow along on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@jennycertad⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jenny@mindcreatd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about working together. CHAPTERS 00:00 The Myth of Confidence 01:11 Taking Action Over Overthinking 02:40 Trusting Yourself and Your Capacity 03:41 The Power of Self-Talk 04:45 Building Evidence Through Action 04:57 The Importance of Small Steps 05:08 Confidence vs. Self-Belief 13:00 Building Self-Belief Through Action 13:50 The Importance of Small Steps 14:38 Encouragement and Support in Self-Talk SUPPORT THE SHOW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to your podcast. Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights.  Thank you for tuning in to Confidence Is Overrated. See you next week!

    15 min
  2. MAY 5

    What If This Didn’t Have to Be So Hard?

    What if this didn’t have to be so hard? If you’ve been overthinking everything, putting pressure on yourself, and feeling stuck trying to “figure it all out,”… This episode will change how you approach your life. Because the problem isn’t that your situation is hard. It’s that you might be making it harder than it needs to be. In this episode, we talk about: Why you keep overcomplicating thingsHow to stop adding pressure to every decisionThe simple question that can shift everythingHow to trust that life is working for you (not against you)And how to start moving forward, without forcing it This is your reminder that growth doesn’t always come from pushing harder… Sometimes, it comes from letting things be easier. KEY TAKEAWAYS In this episode, we talk about: Why your brain overcomplicates everythingHow to stop adding pressure to your decisionsThe question that simplifies everythingAnd how to start moving forward with more ease If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or and like everythings feels just so hard… This episode will help you stop overthinking and start making things easier. Tune in now to start easing into life. Download the 5-Day Overthinking Reset to stop overthinking everything you want to do and start taking more action towards the goals that you have MORE FROM ME  Follow along on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@jennycertad⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jenny@mindcreatd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about working together. CHAPTERS 00:00 The Burden of Overthinking 00:55 Embracing Ease Over Difficulty 02:51 Life's Unexpected Turns 04:13 The Power of Perspective 06:07 Trusting the Process 06:51 The Paradox of Growth 08:17 Finding Control in Uncertainty SUPPORT THE SHOW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to your podcast. Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights.  Thank you for tuning in to Confidence Is Overrated. See you next week!

    12 min
  3. APR 28

    You Know What to Do… So Why Aren’t You Doing It?

    You know what to do… so why aren’t you doing it? If you’ve been stuck in overthinking, procrastination, or constantly saying “I’ll start soon”… this episode is going to shift the way you see yourself. Because the problem isn’t that you lack motivation. And it’s not that you need more discipline. It’s that you’re still operating from an identity that doesn’t match the life you say you want. In this episode, we’re breaking down what I call the Identity Gap, the space between who you are today and who you want to become… and why that gap is keeping you stuck. More importantly, you’ll learn how to actually start closing it. KEY TAKEAWAYS In this episode, we talk about: Why you keep procrastinating (and it’s NOT laziness)The real reason you don’t follow through on your goalsHow your brain keeps you stuck in familiar patternsWhy confidence isn’t what you need to take actionA simple shift to start becoming the person you want to beHow to rebuild self-trust through small actionsIf you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with yourself… This episode will help you understand why— and what to do next. Tune in now to start closing the gap. Download the ⁠⁠Ultimate Self-Belief Guide⁠⁠⁠ to break free from overthinking and start creating the life you desire.  If this resonated, make sure you’re on my email list for more mindset shifts and tools to help you take action and create real change at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://newsletter.mindcreatd.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ MORE FROM ME  Follow along on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@jennycertad⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jenny@mindcreatd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about working together. CHAPTERS 00:00 Change & Identity: Why You’re Not Doing What You Say You Will 02:27 The Hidden Reason You Feel Stuck 06:47 It’s Not Discipline — It’s An Identity Problem 10:05 Your Actions Will Match Your Self-Concept 10:46 The Identity Gap Explained 11:17 How to Build Confidence Through Evidence 12:58 Why Your Brain Keeps You Stuck 13:54 “Maybe I’m Just Not That Person…” is a Lie 14:41 Real Life Examples of Micro Identity Shifts 16:18 The Truth About Why You Keep Procrastinating 18:04 Micro Identity Shifts for Transformation 18:24 One Question That Will Change Everything SUPPORT THE SHOW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to your podcast. Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights.  Thank you for tuning in to Confidence Is Overrated. See you next week!

    23 min
  4. APR 21

    Why “Someday” Is Keeping You Stuck

    “If you only had 6 months left… would you still be waiting?” If you’ve been telling yourself “someday”… this episode is for you. In this episode of Confidence Is Overrated, we explore why so many people feel stuck; not because they don’t know what to do, but because their goals are too far in the future to create real action. When everything lives in the “later,” there’s no urgency. And without urgency, nothing changes. We dive into: Why long-term goals often keep you stuckHow to use aggressive deadlines to create momentumThe mindset shift of acting from your future selfThe power of asking: What would I do if I only had 6 months?Why focusing on “who” instead of “how” accelerates your growthThis episode is a reminder that you don’t need more time, you need to start moving. KEY TAKEAWAYS “Someday” isn’t a plan, it’s a delay.If your goals are too far away, your brain won’t act on themThe one question that forces clarityYou don’t become your future self… You act like her firstAggressive timelines eliminate overthinking and force movementMost things feel “impossible” because they don't have a real deadlineStop asking “How” and start asking “Who”The life you want is being delayed by the decisions you’re avoiding todayDownload the ⁠⁠Ultimate Self-Belief Guide⁠⁠⁠ and make sure you’re on my email list for mindset shifts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://newsletter.mindcreatd.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ MORE FROM ME  Follow on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@jennycertad⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or email me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jenny@mindcreatd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHAPTERS 00:00 The Power of Urgency and Challenge 01:46 Transforming Time into a Tool 03:13 The Importance of Aggressive Deadlines 05:40 Living in the 'Someday' Mentality 07:40 Creating Urgency for Action 08:57 Imagining a Limited Timeline 10:43 Taking Action Towards Big Goals 12:26 Shifting Perspectives on Time 13:47 Embracing Failure as a Learning Tool 14:52 The Concept of Impossible Goals 18:03 Unlocking Possibilities: The Power of Mindset 19:32 Setting Realistic Timelines for Goals 22:31 Learning from Others: The Who-Chief Approach 25:39 The Importance of Aggressive Deadlines 28:12 Intentional Living: Making Dreams a Priority SUPPORT THE SHOW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to your podcast. Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights.  Thank you for tuning in. See you next week!

    31 min
  5. APR 14

    The Decision You Keep Avoiding (And What It’s Costing You)

    You’re not stuck. You’re not confused. And you’re definitely not as lost as you think. So why does it feel like you can’t move forward? In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s really happening when you feel “stuck”, and why it has less to do with clarity and more to do with the decisions you’ve been avoiding. Because the truth is: Most people aren’t waiting for answers. They’re delaying the moment they have to choose. If you’ve been overthinking, circling the same ideas, or telling yourself you “just need more time”, this episode will shift how you see it. Inside, we talk about: Why indecision feels like confusion (but isn’t)The hidden cost of avoiding decisionsHow clarity actually works (you’ve it backwards)The identity shift that happens when you finally chooseThis is your reminder that clarity doesn’t come before the decision. It comes after. KEY TAKEAWAYS You’re not stuck, you’re avoiding a decisionIndecision is keeping you in the same placeClarity comes after action, not beforeThinking ≠ progress (it’s often avoidance)Your brain prioritizes safety over growthYou already know what to do, now it’s about choosingSelf-trust is built through decisions and follow-throughOne decision can shift your identity Download the ⁠⁠Ultimate Self-Belief Guide⁠⁠⁠ to break free from overthinking and start creating the life you desire. Subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://newsletter.mindcreatd.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ MORE FROM ME  Follow along on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@jennycertad⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jenny@mindcreatd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHAPTERS 00:00 The Illusion of Being Stuck 00:33 The Role of Decision-Making in Clarity 01:39 Understanding Avoidance and Comfort Zones 03:05 The Dangers of Overthinking 04:25 The Brain's Resistance to Change 06:07 The Consequences of Decision-Making 07:24 The Cycle of Indecision 09:07 Taking Action Towards Change 11:08 Clarity Through Movement 12:36 Embracing the Unknown 13:30 The Power of Commitment 14:55 Identifying Key Decisions 16:46 Taking Small Steps Towards Change 18:04 You Are Not Stuck, Just Deciding 19:31 The Path to Transformation SUPPORT THE SHOW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to your podcast. Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights.  Thank you for tuning in to Confidence Is Overrated. See you next week!

    20 min
  6. APR 7

    You Forgot Why You Started: Here’s How to Fix It

    Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re never doing enough? It may be because you forgot why you started. In this episode of Confidence is Overrated, I share a personal realization I didn’t expect to have this year… I chose “Joy” as my intention for 2026, and then completely lost it in the pressure to do more, create more, and be more. If you’ve been feeling behind, overwhelmed by expectations, or disconnected from your creativity or joy. This episode will help you reset and remind you that: Joy is not something you earnThe trap of metrics, productivity, and “never enough”How to reconnect with your original desire (the reason why you started)Why fun actually needs to be intentional as an adultAnd how to create, build, and grow… without losing yourself in the processYou don’t need to accomplish more to enjoy your life. You can have joy now. Even if you’re still figuring it out. If you’re ready to stop making joy conditional in your life, this episode is your wake-up call that life is happening right now. KEY TAKEAWAYS You didn’t lose discipline, you lost sight of your whyJoy is not a reward, it’s available right now where you areThe “more, more, more” mindset that is draining youYou can build your life and enjoy it at the same timeFun doesn’t just happen, you have to create space for itCreating is about expression, not validationYou don’t need to have everything figured out right now to tap into joyThe process is the point, not just the outcomeShift from “Life is happening TO me” → “Life is happening FOR me”You can have joy… even if nothing has changed yet If this resonated with you, make sure you’re on my email list for more tools and mindset shifts to help you take action and create real change at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://newsletter.mindcreatd.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ MORE FROM ME  Follow along on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@jennycertad⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jenny@mindcreatd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the Bold Action Lab guided program. CHAPTERS 00:00 The Journey of Creative Intention 07:13 Rediscovering Joy in Creation 13:49 The Importance of Enjoying the Process 19:57 Fun is Not Conditional 25:44 Reconnecting with Your Creative Spark SUPPORT THE SHOW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to your podcast. Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights.  Thank you for tuning in to Confidence Is Overrated. See you next week!

    27 min
  7. MAR 31

    Why You Still Feel Stuck (Even Though You Know What To Do)

    If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re “not ready yet”… this episode will change how you see yourself, and your next move. Most people spend years waiting for the perfect clarity or confidence before acting… and honestly, that’s the quickest way to stay stuck.  What if the key to transforming your life isn’t in figuring yourself out first, but in proving who you are through action? In this eye-opening episode, Jenny exposes a quiet but powerful trap: Believing you need to become someone perfectly before you start.  She shares her own journey from hesitation to certainty, revealing how taking small, imperfect steps, whether in starting a business, posting online, or adopting healthier habits, cements your identity far more effectively than endless planning You'll discover how delayed actions reinforce hesitation, while taking action, even messily, accelerates your transformation.  She explains why your brain is constantly observing your actions and how those habits shape who you believe yourself to be.  In this episode, Jenny breaks down why repetition, routines, and proof of effort is what builds identity, how overthinking keeps you stuck, and how modern habits (like constant scrolling, saving, and planning) can create the illusion of progress without real change. KEY TAKEAWAYS Takeaways Why you still feel stuck (even when you know what to do)How your brain builds identity through repetitive action, not intentionThe hidden cost of hesitation and inactionWhy clarity and confidence come after you startA simple shift to start becoming the version of you you’ve been waiting forIf you’re ready to stop overthinking and finally take action, this episode is your turning point. Download the ⁠⁠Ultimate Self-Belief Guide⁠⁠⁠ to break free from overthinking and start creating the life you desire.  If this resonated with you, make sure you’re on my email list for more tools and mindset shifts to help you take action and create real change at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://newsletter.mindcreatd.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ MORE FROM ME  Follow along on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@jennycertad⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jenny@mindcreatd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the Bold Action Lab guided program. SUPPORT THE SHOW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to your podcast. Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights.  Thank you for tuning in to Confidence Is Overrated. See you next week!

    21 min
  8. MAR 24

    How to Stop Overthinking and Start Taking Action

    Have you ever felt stuck in your head, thinking about something you want to do… but never actually doing it? In this episode, we break down why overthinking happens and how it quietly keeps you stuck in hesitation, procrastination, and self-doubt. You’ll learn how to move from “I’ll do it later” → “I’m doing it now”, using a simple but powerful framework: Pause → Shift → Act We also explore one of the biggest hidden drivers of inaction: regret. Because at the end of the day, most people don’t regret failure, they regret the things they never tried. If you’ve been waiting to feel ready, this episode will help you realize: You don’t need more clarity. You don’t need more confidence. You need to take one small step forward. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why overthinking is actually a form of self-protection.The real reason you hesitate when something matters to you.How to shift from fear of failure → fear of regret.The mindset of focusing on shots over wins.A simple 3-step framework to break the loop:PauseShiftActWhy action, not clarity, is what creates momentum.KEY TAKEAWAYS Takeaways Overthinking feels productive, but it’s often avoidance in disguiseYou don’t build confidence by waiting, you build it by taking actionThe biggest risk isn’t failure, it’s becoming someone who says “I wish I had…”Small, imperfect action is what changes your identity over timeDownload the ⁠⁠Ultimate Self-Belief Guide⁠⁠⁠ to break free from overthinking and start creating the life you desire.  If this resonated with you, make sure you’re on my email list for more tools and mindset shifts to help you take action and create real change at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://newsletter.mindcreatd.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ MORE FROM ME  Follow along on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@jennycertad⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jenny@mindcreatd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about my programs. Try This After Listening: Think of one thing you’ve been overthinking… Then ask yourself: “Would I regret not trying this?” And take one small action today.

    28 min

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If you are tired of waiting to “feel ready” before chasing your dreams, here's your roadmap to taking more action and changing your life. Hosted by Jenny Certad, this podcast will show you why confidence isn’t the starting line, but instead the result of action. Each week, you’ll hear science-backed mindset shifts, practical tools, and real stories that prove your mindset is not fixed; it’s created by what you do and what you say to yourself daily. If you’ve found yourself in a cycle of overthinking, procrastinating, or doubting yourself, this podcast will help you take small, consistent steps toward your goals, so you can stop waiting for permission and start creating the life you want now. Follow along at IG: @jennycertad