If you've ever started a habit with full confidence — and quietly watched it fall apart — this episode is for you.

In Season 5, Episode 9 of You Are You Unapologetically, host joins forces with Patrice Tsague to expose the REAL reason your habits keep failing — and it has nothing to do with willpower, discipline, or how hard you're trying. The truth? Most habits are built on strategies that were never designed for real people living real lives.

That changes today.

Together, they unpack the 7 tiny but powerful fixes that actually create lasting momentum — no overwhelm, no shame, no starting over from scratch. You'll walk away understanding how your identity shapes your behavior, why perfectionism is quietly killing your progress, and how to design your environment so consistency becomes the path of least resistance.

This is the episode that will shift how you see yourself — from someone who "can't stay consistent" to someone who simply needed a better system.

If you're tired of blaming yourself and ready to finally build habits that stick, hit play. Your breakthrough starts here.

What You'll Learn:

• Why habit failure is a strategy problem — not a character flaw
• How the all-or-nothing mindset keeps you stuck
• The identity shift that changes everything
• 7 small, doable fixes you can start this week
• How to rebuild self-trust after repeated setbacks

What if confidence is not something you have to perform, chase, or wait for? In this empowering episode of You Are You Unapologetically, Dr. Kim R. Grimes sits down with Mario Tovar to unpack what authentic confidence really looks like and why so many people struggle to trust themselves, speak up, and show up fully. Together, they explore the difference between real confidence and performative confidence, the inner battles that quietly erode self-belief, and the small but powerful shifts that can help you stop shrinking and start standing in who you truly are.

This conversation is a reminder that confidence is not about titles, applause, appearance, or perfection. It is about alignment, self-trust, and the courage to act before you feel completely ready. If you have ever downplayed your strengths, waited for permission, or postponed your next step because of fear, this episode will meet you right where you are and give you practical encouragement to move forward.

In this episode, you will be reminded that confidence is internal, small actions create big shifts, and the most confident version of you is simply the most authentic version of you. You will also walk away with simple action steps you can start today to begin building authentic confidence from the inside out.

If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs a confidence boost and remember: YOU ARE YOU, Unapologetically.

The Inner Battles Women Face When They Finally Choose Themselves

Have you ever finally decided to put yourself first… only to be hit

with a wave of guilt, fear, and self-doubt?

That moment — the one where you choose YOU — is supposed to feel

liberating. But for so many women, it's followed by something nobody

warned them about: the inner battles.

The guilt. The second-guessing. The fear of being judged. The

relationships that quietly shift. The voice in your head asking,

"Am I being selfish?"

In this episode of You Are You Unapologetically, Doc Grimes sits down

with the remarkable Samantha Lau for one of the most honest

conversations this show has ever had. Together, they unpack the raw,

real, emotional journey that begins the moment a woman decides to stop

abandoning herself — and what it truly takes to keep choosing herself

even when it's hard.

Because here's what no one tells you: choosing yourself isn't always

glamorous. Sometimes it feels lonely. Sometimes it feels like you're

breaking rules you were taught your whole life to follow. And sometimes

the hardest battles aren't with the people around you — they're with

the voice inside you.

This episode is for every woman who has ever put herself last. For every

woman who has earned everyone else's approval while quietly losing her

own. For every woman who knows — deep down — that something has to

change, but feels too guilty or afraid to make the move.

In This Episode You'll Discover:

— Why choosing yourself triggers guilt, and how to move through it

without losing your sense of self

— The most common inner battles women face when they finally decide to

prioritize their own peace, purpose, and wellbeing

— How to set real boundaries that protect your energy — without feeling

like you're letting people down

— Why self-care is not indulgence — it's maintenance, survival, and an

act of radical self-respect

— How to break free from the invisible rules society has placed on women

for generations

— How to stop waiting to "earn" the right to choose yourself — and start

owning your worth right now

— Practical action steps you can take this week to begin prioritizing

yourself without apology

About Our Guest — Samantha Lau:

Samantha Lau is a powerful voice in women's empowerment and personal

development. With a heart for helping women step fully into themselves,

Samantha brings wisdom, vulnerability, and real-life experience to this

conversation. Her story will challenge you, encourage you, and remind

you that you are not alone in this journey.

Connect with Samantha:

Email: samantha@nehemiahecommunity.com

A Word from Doc Grimes:

"You were never created to live small. You don't have to disappear to

be loved. You don't have to shrink to belong. And you absolutely do not

have to abandon yourself to be worthy. The battles are real — but so is

your freedom. And today, we're walking through them together."

You Are You — Unapologetically. 💛

Hosted by Doc Kim R. Grimes

You Are You Unapologetically Podcast

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