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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.
Untapped Confidence
58: Understanding and Overcoming Intrusive Thoughts
What if your intrusive thoughts weren’t something wrong with you—but actually a protective mechanism rooted in past experiences?
In this heartfelt episode, Raffaela Marie dives deep into the nature of intrusive thoughts, exploring how they connect to chronic skin picking and other Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs).
Drawing from her personal healing journey and research, Raffaela sheds light on why intrusive thoughts develop, how they often stem from trauma, and why self-acceptance and community are essential for lasting healing.
You’ll learn:
- What intrusive thoughts really are - and what they’re not
- Why these thoughts often emerge from a place of protection, not pathology
- How intrusive thoughts fuel compulsive behaviors like skin picking
- Practical, holistic strategies for managing intrusive thoughts with compassion
If you've ever felt ashamed, afraid, or stuck because of the thoughts in your mind, this episode offers hope, understanding, and a realistic path forward.
🌟Come join is in STRENGTH The Roadmap to Healing from Chronic Skin Picking
Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Intro
- 00:29 – Client Success Story
- 01:58 – Introduction to Intrusive Thoughts
- 02:54 – Understanding Intrusive Thoughts
- 05:16 – The Purpose of Intrusive Thoughts
- 06:36 – Personal Experiences and Coping Mechanisms
- 15:24 – Healing and Self-Acceptance
- 21:38 – Final Thoughts and Encouragement