That nagging sense of self doubt — the voice that whispers you’re not “good enough” — can eat away at your emotional well-being and leave you stuck in cycles of comparison, frustration, and shame.For many young adults and teens, this story shows up everywhere: when scrolling through social media, when facing pressure from family or teachers, or when dealing with friendships that demand too much. The result? A constant drain on teen self esteem, endless guilt trips, and a pattern of trying to overcome self sabotage that fuels losing motivation and keeps you trapped in familiar teen troubles.In this first episode of Headstraight, we break down where that “not good enough” script really comes from. Is it your own belief — or is it an old voice that got planted years ago? We’ll unpack the cycle of overcoming people pleasing, perfectionism, and shame that makes so many teens feel stuck, and we’ll look at how to stop people pleasing and stop carrying standards that were never yours to begin with.But this isn’t about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about using a clear approach — learning how to catch those thoughts in the moment, how to push back with real talk health tools, and how to take practical steps toward better choices. You’ll hear why celebrating small wins matters, how building self reliance shifts your confidence, and why choosing progress over perfection is the real way forward for your teen mental health.If you’re working hard to stop shame spiral moments, tired of faking it while secretly doubting yourself, or of never feeling like you measure up, this episode gives you the starting point to take back your story.Want to get involved?I’d love to hear from you:Send me a message → headstraight.co.uk/contactLeave me a voice note → headstraight.co.uk/voicemailShare your feedback by leaving a review (it helps more young people find the podcast) → headstraight.co.uk/reviews/newExplore more from Headstraight:Read the blog version of every episode, packed with extra insights on self-sabotage, motivation, resilience, and mental health → headstraight.co.uk/blogFind out more about me, the host, and why I started this podcast → headstraight.co.uk/aboutNeed support right now?If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or in crisis, visit our Resources pagefor helplines, mental health services, and support options available in the UK and across the world.

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