How to heal from shame can be really tricky especially if you don't know what it is and how it manifests in your life.

In this episode, Jerry shares 5 powerful truths that he wishes he would have known about shame earlier.

Shame is one of the most toxic and misunderstood emotional wounds—especially for high-achieviers who look successful on the outside but feel unworthy on the inside.

In this episode you’ll learn:

1. What shame actually is
2. How it develops as a coping mechanism from trauma and early pain
3. Why so many of us unconsciously get addicted to it.
4. Tips on how to start healing shame

Jerry also shares personal insights on how shame hijacks your identity, tricks your brain, and what it truly takes to heal from it.

If you’ve ever struggled with feeling broken, not enough, or stuck in shame, this episode will give you the clarity and tools to begin your healing journey.

I am grateful you are here,
Jerry

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Feeling stuck waiting for confidence to show up before you take action? You’re not alone. But what if the belief you’re waiting for only comes after you act?

In this episode of Personal Mastery, Harvard-trained behavior expert Jerry Henderson reveals the only research-backed way to truly develop self-belief — and it's not what most people think. Drawing on self-efficacy theory, self-perception theory, and powerful identity-based change models, Jerry breaks down what it actually takes to believe in yourself, even if you’ve spent years struggling with self-doubt.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why waiting for confidence is a trap — and what to do instead
• The Self-Belief Loop and how action rewires your identity
• What self-perception theory teaches us about real change
• How to use the “As-If Theory” to behave your way into belief
• The identity journaling practice that rewires your inner story
• A science-backed method to overcome hesitation: the 5-Second Rule
• Why you’re not faking it — you’re training the real you to emerge

Try This Today:

Ask yourself,
"What would someone who believes in themselves do right now?"
Then do that — even in the smallest way.

I am grateful you are here,
Jerry

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Loneliness isn’t just about being alone — it’s about feeling unseen and disconnected. In this powerful episode, Harvard-trained psychology coach Jerry Henderson breaks down the surprising science behind loneliness, why it physically affects your brain and body, and shares the one proven thing anyone can do to start healing loneliness today.

You’ll learn:

• What loneliness really is (it's not what you think)
• The shocking health risks of chronic loneliness
• The role of emotionally safe relationships
• How to start building one authentic connection that can change everything

If you’ve ever struggled with feeling disconnected — even when surrounded by people — this episode is for you.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• Loneliness = gap between the connection you want and the connection you feel
• Chronic loneliness activates the same brain centers as physical pain
• One emotionally safe relationship can significantly reduce loneliness
• You can’t fully heal chronic loneliness alone — connection is essential
• Start small: one person, one honest conversation, one real connection

I am grateful you are here,
Jerry

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