Evict the "Bad Neighbor" in Your Head: The Neuro-Science of Unstoppable Confidence — Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas

What if the negative voice in your head was just an overeager personal assistant who desperately needs better instructions?

In this episode, confidence expert, President of the Canadian Association for Professional Speakers, and 18-time author Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas flips the script on self-doubt and mental hurdles. She brings a powerfully simple framework to instantly rewrite your internal dialogue and shares how she consistently pushes her own boundaries—from hiding in the back of a volunteer food truck out of fear, to confidently serving on the front lines of her community.

Here is what we unpack in this powerhouse conversation:

🧠 Retraining your brain: How to give your "mental personal assistant" clear commands to stop negative thought spirals in their tracks.

🗣️ The 2-step stress reframe: How putting your problem in the past tense ("I used to be stressed") and stating a progressive statement ("I am willing to learn how to change that") completely rewires your mindset.

❤️ Stepping into vulnerability: Why true confidence and growth often hide in our most uncomfortable, fear-inducing moments.

🛠️ Building the ultimate toolkit: Actionable strategies to build unbreakable confidence, whether you are stepping onto a stage, overcoming trauma, or just getting through a tough day. This is a masterclass in taking back control of your mind so you can perform like the ironclad leader you are meant to be.

Connect with Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas:

• Explore her books, PTSD coaching, and speaking events: thinkyourself.com

• Grab her free 22 Questions download: thinkyourself.com/22questions

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