You ever find yourself stuck — your brain playing the same mental track on repeat? That loop of doubt, second-guessing, and what-ifs that you can’t switch off? It’s exhausting AND believe it or not, those loops aren’t your enemy.

They’re the secret doorway to a kind of confidence no one talks about.

My guest on this episode, Amy Kemp, has spent years untangling how these mental patterns work. She’s not here to hand you easy answers or you-go-girl pep talks. Instead, she helps us see the messy, tangled process beneath the polished idea of confidence — how real strength comes from leaning into those repeating thoughts, not trying to silence them.

Get ready because Amy and I get intimate with those thought loops — the ones that trip us up, keep us stuck, and sometimes even feel like our worst enemy. Then, Amy shows us how to tune into the vital clues these loops carry. If you learn to listen to your thoughts differently, you can find your way out and rebuild confidence from the ground up.

No pretending to be fearless. No faking it till you make it. It’s about owning the struggle, understanding what your mind’s really doing, and using that knowledge to create a confidence that’s solid, authentic, and unshakable.

Highlights from our conversation:

• Why the mental loops you dread are actually the foundation of lasting confidence.
• How embracing discomfort rewires your brain to break free from stuck thinking.
• The patterns hidden inside your thought loops that signal where your real power lies.
• Why confidence grows through fear, not despite it.
• Concrete steps to turn repetitive doubts into your greatest strengths.

Amy Kemp is the owner & CEO of Amy Kemp, Inc. As a certified Habit Finder coach, Amy helps leaders and business professionals understand how deeply thought habits impact every part of their work and lives. Learn more about Amy, her work and her book, I See You, at amykemp.com.