Choose Happy with Marie – Overthinking, Self-Doubt, People-Pleasing, Trust Your Gut & Self-Trust

You’re sitting in a life that looks fine from the outside, but something inside feels quietly off. You tell yourself you should feel more settled, more grateful, more like you have it all together—but instead you find yourself thinking, I don’t trust myself, I overthink everything, or I don’t even know what I want anymore. This is where self-doubt often hides—not in crisis, but in the subtle dista...

Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “Everything is fine… so why do I feel disconnected from myself?” You’re showing up. You’re handling what needs to be done and caring for the people around you. And yet, underneath it all, there’s a feeling that something is missing. Maybe you find yourself thinking, “I don’t trust myself,” or “I overthink everything.” Maybe you’ve spent so much time p...

There are moments in your day that barely register when they happen. A quick response. A small yes. A lunch break that shifts before you’ve had a chance to check in with yourself. Nothing about it feels significant in the moment. And yet later, there’s often a subtle awareness… that you moved through something without really staying with yourself inside it. This episode stays close to that experie...

Have you ever known exactly what you wanted… and then talked yourself out of it? You were going to say "no". Or speak up. Or choose what actually felt right for you. And then, almost without noticing, you started second-guessing yourself. If you've ever thought, I knew I should have trusted my gut, this episode will feel familiar. We’re exploring those small everyday moments where you stop listeni...

There’s a moment that happens every day that most people never really notice. Someone asks you something — a favor, a plan, a request — and before you’ve even checked in with yourself, you’ve already said yes. Not because it feels aligned. Not because you’ve chosen it. But because it’s faster, easier, and keeps everything moving smoothly. And over time, these small moments start to add up in ways...

Sometimes the life you want isn’t bigger — it’s quieter. In this episode, we explore what happens when you realize you don’t actually want more intensity, you want more peace, honesty, and space to breathe again. If you’ve been overthinking, second-guessing, or feeling disconnected from yourself, this conversation will help you reconnect to what actually feels like you. Cheers, Marie   🔗 Resource...

You don’t notice self-trust breaking down in real time. It shows up in overthinking, second-guessing decisions, and replaying conversations even when life looks fine. In this episode, we explore 3 small ways your life changes when you start trusting yourself again: less mental spiraling after decisions, a calmer nervous system, and slowly feeling more like yourself in everyday life. If you struggl...

If you struggle with overthinking, self-doubt, second-guessing yourself, or replaying conversations in your head, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re looking at what’s happening when overthinking takes over and you start to spiral after simple everyday moments. Because most of the time, it’s not that you don’t know what to do. It’s that you stop trusting yourself enough to stay with what you...

You don’t suddenly start overthinking. You slip into it in one small, almost invisible moment. The moment you stop trusting what you already knew was right for you. This episode helps you notice that shift, so you can gently come back to yourself instead of second-guessing everything. Cheers, Marie   RESOURCES & LINKS: 👉 Grab your FREE Choose Happy Starter Kit & Join My Email List: [Click...

You can have your life looking fine on the outside and still not trust yourself on the inside. If you second-guess your decisions, replay conversations, or struggle to feel confident in your choices even after doing everything “right,” this episode helps you understand what’s actually going on beneath overthinking and self-doubt. We’re talking about self-trust, overthinking, and why it’s so hard t...

You’ve been doing the work … trying to overthink less, notice your thoughts, and trust yourself more … yet you still find yourself second-guessing almost every decision. From small everyday choices to bigger life direction moments, the pattern looks the same: hesitation, mental spiraling, and waiting to feel certain before you move. In this episode, we explore why self-trust still feels out of rea...

Most people think they struggle with follow-through because they’re not disciplined enough, not motivated enough, or just need a better system. But that’s not actually what’s going on. What’s really happening is a breakdown in self-trust that builds every time you don’t follow through on what you said mattered. And if you miss this, you don’t just struggle with goals. You start to doubt yourself m...

Do you ever find yourself stuck in the loop of overthinking—second-guessing decisions, replaying conversations, or hesitating to speak up? High-functioning women often struggle with self-trust, and it’s easy to feel like your inner critic is running the show. In this episode, we explore why overthinking happens, why mindset advice alone isn’t enough, and how simply noticing your patterns can help...

Do you find yourself overthinking every decision, replaying conversations, or doubting your choices? In this episode, I break down why self-trust doesn’t automatically come with success and why your inner critic often takes the lead, even when you’re highly capable. You’ll learn why second-guessing yourself is a natural pattern, not a flaw, and how becoming aware of these automatic thoughts is the...

Feeling more worry, self-doubt, or racing thoughts during midlife? In this episode, I talk about why menopause can amplify negative thinking, why it’s completely normal, and simple ways to notice worry without letting it take over. Reclaim calm, nurture your confidence, and feel more grounded—today and every day. Cheers, Marie   RESOURCES & LINKS: 👉 Grab your FREE Choose Happy Starter Kit &am...

Do you ever find your mind racing about adult children, aging parents, or everyday responsibilities—worrying about things you can’t control? In this episode, I explore why worry quietly drains your energy and confidence, and I share with you a simple, gentle way to notice it without trying to fix it. Through relatable examples and practical, realistic moments, you’ll learn how to pause worry, recl...

Do you ever feel stuck, unsure, or weighed down by self-doubt? Wondering if it’s too late to feel confident, joyful, or truly happy in your life? In this episode, I share a moment when self-doubt crept in and how I responded. I talk about the small, intentional steps I took—pausing before saying yes, speaking kindly to myself, and using affirmations—to start reclaiming my confidence and moving tow...

Ever feel like one small thought quietly steals your confidence before your day even begins? You hesitate to start a task, replay a conversation, or avoid opening your planner because you’re worried you won’t follow through. In this episode of Choose Happy with Marie, I share three simple daily habits that help interrupt self-doubt, calm your mind, and rebuild confidence — without pressure, perfec...

Do you ever hesitate to start a new planner, project, or goal because you’re afraid you won’t follow through? That little voice of self-doubt quietly steals your confidence—and your happiness—every day. In this episode, I’ll show you how to spot those negative thoughts before they take over, and how awareness plus one small action can shift your mindset in minutes. You’ll hear a relatable scenario...

Winter can make motivation feel harder — and negative thinking louder. If you’ve been feeling low-energy, stuck in your head, or quietly doubting yourself, this episode is for you. In this episode, you’ll discover four simple winter happy habits designed to help you break free from negative thinking without pushing yourself or trying to “fix” your mindset. These gentle affirmations and grounding p...

Some mornings, self-worth doesn’t feel like confidence. It’s quiet, ordinary, human. In this episode, I share a moment straight from my journal — the kind of morning where I asked myself, Am I doing enough? Am I showing up the right way? Should I be further along by now? This episode is intimate and unpolished, showing what self-worth looks like on an ordinary day and why it doesn’t require perfec...

Have you been giving, caring, and showing up for everyone else… while quietly wondering if you’re enough? In this episode, I share a heartfelt story of prioritizing others — being a good mother, wife, and teammate — while struggling with self-doubt. I explore why self-worth must come first before happiness, achievements, or anyone else’s approval, and why so many women feel stuck in today’s “do it...

February is the month of love — and it begins with the most important person: you!  In this episode, I share three simple, heart-centered morning affirmations to help you feel worthy, confident, and free from self-doubt. These affirmations are designed to gently shift your mindset, anchor your self-worth, and give you a practical, intentional way to start each day with more clarity, calm, and conf...

Feeling stuck, uncertain, or held back by self-doubt? In this episode, I’m sharing how small mindset shifts can help you show up, take action, and finally achieve your goals without pressure or guilt. I’ll walk you through a relatable, real-life example from my CrossFit journey—from hesitating to step into the gym to building strength, confidence, and momentum through mindset-based goal-setting. Y...

Do you keep second-guessing yourself? In this episode, I share 5 simple steps to tap into your intuition so you can stop doubting yourself and start trusting your inner guidance. You’ll learn how to: • Notice intuitive nudges instead of overthinking • Strengthen your self-worth by trusting your own decisions • Use easy daily practices—like journaling and body cues—to get clarity • Make choices wit...