Show Notes
Most people don’t realize how often they give their power away—through people-pleasing, over-explaining, or shrinking in certain situations.
In this episode, Dr. Caroline Leaf explains the neuroscience behind why we lose our sense of power and shares 5 practical steps to reclaim your confidence, boundaries, and inner authority.
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