Dr. Friedemann Schaub

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 Fe