Untapped Confidence

Untapped Confidence is a podcast for high-achieving women who want more than just surface-level self-improvement; they want to feel powerfully secure in who they are, no matter the situation.

Hosted by Raffaela Marie - speaker, mentor, and creator of the STRENGTH Method - who overcame chronic skin picking, selective mutism, social anxiety, and depression not by waiting for confidence to appear, but by building it with intention from the inside out.

Each episode explores what’s really going on beneath the surface when your confidence shrinks and offers science-based tools to help you let go of pressure, self-doubt, and performative patterns.

Authentic confidence isn’t one-size-fits-all. It isn’t about becoming louder, tougher, or more polished. It’s about becoming more you, feeling at home in yourself, and learning how to live, lead, and simply be from that place.

If you’re ready to reclaim your voice, your presence, and a deep sense of peace - this space is for you.

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56: Why Skin Picking Gets Worse for So Many at the Start of the Year

April 15, 2025 • Raffaela • Episode 56

What if your heightened skin picking urges early in the year aren’t just random but rooted in deeper emotional patterns and unrealistic expectations?

In this episode, we explore why skin picking often intensifies during the first few months of the year. Through heartfelt personal reflections and powerful listener stories, we unpack the pressure of New Year’s resolutions, post-holiday fatigue, and rising responsibilities that can all become hidden triggers.

This episode offers practical tools and a compassionate mindset shift to help you:

Recognize and manage seasonal and situational triggers
Let go of the pressure to “start fresh” perfectly
Create goals that align with your capacity, not your inner critic
Prioritize rest and self-kindness as part of your healing journey

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by expectations or stuck in a cycle of picking, this episode offers a supportive roadmap for regaining your balance.

🌟If you'd like more support, come join us in the Free 7 Day Healing Loop Challenge - a holistic and science-based method to finding freedom from skin picking

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro
00:27 – Listener Testimonial and Podcast Impact
01:43 – Current Trends in Chronic Skin Picking
06:50 – Understanding and Managing New Year's Resolutions
17:38 – Dealing with Increased Responsibilities
23:49 – Impact of the Holiday Season
27:52 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts