You’ve been told to just “believe in yourself,” but what if that advice is skipping a critical step? In this episode, Dr. Charlie Hornes breaks down the truth behind self-trust—and why it’s not about hype, positive vibes, or lighting yummy candles.

Self-trust is a neurological skill, not a personality trait. And for high-achieving women especially, it’s one that’s been trained out of them by systems that reward silence and punish certainty. If you’ve ever over-explained, second-guessed yourself, or collapsed inward during those crucial moments where you knew better—this episode will show you how to rewrite that faulty script.

Dr. Hornes shares a four-step Trust Protocol rooted in neuroscience, mindshift strategy, and cognitive rewiring. It's designed to help you stop gaslighting yourself and start building mental authority. It’s time to stop waiting for confidence and start practicing command. Because self-trust isn’t a vibe—it’s a muscle. And you’re stronger than you think.

**​​This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp

⁉️ Questions ✔️ Why do I keep second-guessing myself? ✔️ What is the neuroscience behind self-trust? ✔️ How do I stop outsourcing my decisions to others? ✔️ What’s the difference between confidence and self-trust? ✔️ How can I train my brain to stop self-abandoning? ✔️ What is the Trust Protocol, and how does it work? ✔️ Why do high-achieving women struggle with self-trust?

📌 Key Takeaways ✔️ Self-trust is not natural—it’s a neurological pattern you can build. ✔️ Every time you hesitate, accommodate, or over-explain, you reinforce distrust. ✔️ Your brain doesn’t believe what you say, it believes what you do. ✔️ The CTFAR model helps reveal the subconscious loops you’re living in. ✔️ Rebuilding trust starts with metacognition—watching your thoughts without shame. ✔️ Pre-commitments and micro-discomforts retrain your nervous system for resilience. ✔️ Confidence doesn’t come first. Self-command does.

Chapter Timestamps

00:00 – Why Self-Trust Isn’t a Vibe 01:19 – Confidence vs. Mental Authority 03:48 – How You Were Trained to Distrust Yourself 05:33 – Why High-Achieving Women Struggle With Self-Trust 07:10 – The Neuroscience of Predictive Trust 10:24 – The Aerial View: How to Reclaim Authority 12:37 – The CTFAR Model & Rebuilding Belief 19:52 – The Trust Protocol: 4 Steps to Rewire Self-Trust 27:47 – Why Action Matters More Than Intention 30:19 – Thought Models in Action: Before & After 33:51 – You’re Not Broken—You’re Rewiring

🧠 Quote to Remember:

“Self-trust isn’t about being sure. It’s about being willing to go, anyway.” — Dr. Charlie Hornes

Resources & Next Steps

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📚 Related Episodes to Binge: → Why Women Don’t Ask for Help Until It’s Too Late → https://youtu.be/fOxpwdqOh3M

→ Why Your Brain Resists Hard Things → https://youtu.be/d-hnyN6VjZw → The Aspasian Method: Rewriting Self-Doubt →https://youtu.be/i40OFEDRyCw

Listen & Watch Now: 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-managing-your-brain-science-backed-mindshift-tools-for-women/id1750638594 📺 Watch the Full Episode on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@charliehornescoaching/podcasts