Confidence Classic: How to Train Your Brain for Unlimited Success with John Assaraf

Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan

Heather Monahan

Self-improvement, Education, Business, Entrepreneurship

4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 17 February 2026

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

You are not afraid of public speaking. You’re afraid of being judged, rejected, embarrassed, or getting it wrong. In this episode, John Assaraf, entrepreneur, brain performance researcher, and founder of MyNeuroGym, breaks down what’s happening inside your brain when fear, anxiety, procrastination, or self-doubt kick in, why 95% of what we think, feel, and do is automatic, and how to interrupt those patterns without relying on willpower. We talk about rewiring habits, strengthening your “neuromuscles,” why stress chemicals only last 90 seconds if you don’t feed them, and how to rewire your “Frankenstein brain” into your “Einstein brain.” Get ready to rewire the patterns that have been running your life on autopilot. In This Episode You Will Learn Why NO ONE is truly afraid of public speaking. The “FRANKENSTEIN BRAIN vs. EINSTEIN BRAIN” model for understanding fear and self-sabotage. The 90-SECOND RULE for calming stress and anxiety in real time. Why WILLPOWER fades after 3–4 PM. The “Take 6” BREATHING TECHNIQUE to instantly reset your nervous system. Why your brain remembers negative experiences 10X FASTER than positive ones. The 3-to-1 POSITIVITY RATIO to override automatic negative thoughts. Check Out Our Sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan Quince - Step into the holiday season with layers made to feel good and last from Quince. Go to quince.com/confidence Timeline - Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE. Northwest Registered Agent - protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/confidencefree Resources + Links Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553! Visit heathermonahan.com Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/ Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator Follow Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn John on Instagram & LinkedIn

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