If you’re constantly comparing yourself to other girls, worrying about what people think of you, or feeling like you’re never quite “enough,” this episode is for you. Insecurity, low self-esteem, and self-doubt can quietly fuel anxiety - making your thoughts louder, your peace harder to find, and your confidence feel out of reach. Today’s episode is all about helping you understand why that happens and giving you practical, faith-based tools to start building real confidence that lasts. In today’s episode, we talk about:

• How insecurity and anxiety are connected
• Why confidence doesn’t magically appear — and what actually helps build it
• What to do when your inner critic won’t shut up
• How social media impacts your mental health more than you realize
• Faith-based tools to quiet anxiety and strengthen self-esteem

Before listening, remember this: Confidence isn’t something you achieve once and keep forever. It’s something you practice - especially when anxiety and comparison show up. You don’t need to be perfect to be confident. You just need the right tools and the right truth. Tools we break down in this episode:

1. Biblical Affirmations (Not Just Positive Thinking) Instead of relying on your own strength, learn how to anchor your confidence in God’s truth. 📖 Ephesians 2:10 📖 2 Timothy 3:16–17 📖 Psalm 28:7 2. Shutting Down Your Inner Critic Learn how to take your thoughts captive and stop insecurity spirals before they take over. 📖 2 Corinthians 10:5 3. Limiting Social Media for Mental Peace Why your brain needs rest and how constant comparison feeds anxiety and self-doubt.

KEY POINT Confidence grows when you stop putting all the pressure on yourself and start trusting God with your identity, your worth, and your future. Peace is possible, even if anxiety has been loud lately. Ready for deeper support? If you want help actually implementing these tools - not just learning about them - 1:1 coaching might be your next step. 👉 Learn more at anxiouschristianteen.com/coaching (WRONG LINK GIVEN IN THE EPISODE - SORRY!) This is exactly what I help teen girls with, and I’d be honored to support you. xo, Kristen 🎧 Be sure to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss anything! Want Support Beyond the Podcast? Links & Resources

• Join the FREE Community: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/community
• Become an Email Insider: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/insider
• Book a 1:1 Virtual Coaching Session: http://anxiouschristianteen.com/book

Affiliate Links (I make a small commission if you make a purchase.)

• Get your 2026 Dream Planner and save 15% off - www.horacioprinting.com/kristenphillipscoaching