Are negative thoughts running the show? In this episode of Becoming Relentless, host Tom Alvarez opens up about the personal and universal struggle with low self-esteem — and what to do when your own mind becomes your harshest critic.

Explore the psychology behind self-worth, learn how to identify toxic inner dialogue, and discover proven tools like the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. This episode is packed with practical strategies to help you rebuild confidence, set healthy boundaries, and finally believe you’re enough.

Whether you’re working through self-doubt, social anxiety, or simply trying to understand yourself better, this episode offers a powerful roadmap for healing from the inside out.

Topics Covered:

• The roots of low self-esteem

• Self-sabotage and inner criticism

• Practical tools to shift your mindset

• Why your thoughts don’t define you

• Social media’s hidden impact on self-worth

References

Bird, J. (Ed.). (2022, August). Types of mental health problems | about self-esteem | Mind - Mind. https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/self-esteem/about-self-esteem/

Holloway, F. (2016). Self-esteem: Perspectives, Influences and Improvement Strategies. Nova Science Publishers, Inc.

Rosenberg, M. (1965). Society and the adolescent self-image. Princeton University Press. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/9999-01038-000

Cleveland Clinic. (2023, July 21). How social media can harm your body image. Cleveland Clinic. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/social-media-and-body-image