Self(ish) Confidence
What if your confidence didn’t depend on fitting into a box you never wanted to be in? Self(ish) Confidence is the podcast for women who are done trying to live by someone else’s timeline and ready to trust their own.
Your confidence is your superpower but it can be hard to show up as your authentic self. When you’re caught in the scroll of everyone’s highlight reel or walking into a room full of strangers, it can be hard to show up as the truest version of yourself. Comparison kicks in. Doubt creeps up. And suddenly, being your full, beautiful, authentic self feels... hard.
Self(ish) Confidence is your permission slip to stop performing and start showing up as YOU. It is about finding your confidence, shining your light and taking action toward your unconventional life.
This podcast is all about building real, unapologetic confidence (the kind that doesn’t need approval). Whether your life looks unconventional, unexpected, or totally different than what you thought it would.. you're in the right place!
Each week, your host Jess Clerke, Confidence Coach and creator of the Self(ish) Sisterhood, will walk with you through mindset shifts, personal stories, and confidence-boosting truths to help you break free from people-pleasing, trust your gut, and build a life you’re wildly obsessed with.
This isn’t just a podcast — it’s your reminder that you’re not too much, never behind, and more than worthy of the life you want.
Let’s build that belief together.
Episodes
306 episodes
[306] The Compliment Effect
If you’ve been doing the juggling act of motherhood, work, relationships, and big dreams, you know the “enoughness” spiral. We talk about that shaky energy head-on, and how societal pressure quietly convinces women there’s one correct tim...
[305] [INTERVIEW] Painting Pictures with Sound: Confidence, Storytelling & Being Seen w/Melody Rose
A lot of people want to “use their voice” until the moment their voice can be judged. Today, I sit down with Halifax radio host and storyteller Melody Rose to talk about what confidence really looks like when you’re vulnerable, thin-skinned, an...
[304] Get in the Room (Your Confidence Will Catch Up)
Some weekends don’t just feel fun, they snap you back into yourself. After the Fredericton Women Show and the She Leads women’s panel, I walked away with that buzzing reminder that confidence grows faster when you’re surrounded by women who act...
[303] Become Unfuckwithable
You know that moment when someone shares an opinion and your stomach drops because you can feel the judgment coming? I wanted to talk about the skill that changes everything: becoming unfuckwithable, not in a rude way, but in an unshakable way ...
[302] Overstimulated & Under-Joyed
Your brain isn’t broken, it’s overloaded. I’m sitting down with a cup of tea and naming the thing so many of us feel but rarely say out loud: life is loud, busy, and weirdly serious, and we’ll do almost anything to avoid an empty moment. If you...
[301] Mother Yourself First (and this is not just for Moms)
You can be wildly capable and still be running on 0%. That’s the tension we’re naming today: how so many of us show up for work, partners, kids, friends, and family without hesitation, while our own needs get whatever crumbs are left. When life...
[300] From 0 to 300: How One Scary Choice Changed Everything
Ever feel the air shift and know something is about to change? That’s where we are as we hit our 300th episode—a milestone built on messy first takes, wobbly courage, and a relentless promise to show up even when it’s scary. I trace the arc fro...
[299] From Flu Prep To Life Prep: Building A Space, A System, And A Sisterhood
When life gets loud, confidence needs a home. We start with a chair, a candle, and a cup of tea—and end with a blueprint for handling chaos with more ease. After a week that knocked our whole household down with the flu, I share how a simple ro...
[298] Cheerios Off The Floor And Other Parenting Wisdom
Ever feel like your brain won’t stick to one task, your to-do list breeds at night, and every decision carries the weight of a parenting manual? Same. Jess sits down to unpack the first year of motherhood with candor and humor: why trusting you...
[297] Build Your Life On A Foundation of Self-Belief
The world feels loud, the energy is weird, and anxiety is riding shotgun. We open the mic anyway and get real about what self-belief looks like when life is messy, opinions are everywhere, and you’re still figuring out who you are after big cha...
[296] Shedding to Shinning - Releasing Self-Beliefs, Feeling Your Feelings and Accepting New Opportunities
The world feels heavy, the snow won’t quit, and emotions sit closer to the surface than usual—so we decided to name it, feel it, and turn it into momentum. We trace a powerful arc from the year of the snake to the year of the horse, unpacking w...
[295] Why Your Screen Time Matters More Than Your Kid’s
We get honest about the modern routine: wake to a small screen, work on a medium screen, unwind with a big screen, and fall asleep with the small one again. I share why I stopped obsessing over my child’s screen time and started measuring my ow...
[294] How Tuning Into Human Design’s New Year Can Reset Your Energy And Your Intentions
What if your resolutions don’t stick because you’re starting at the wrong time? We press pause on the January 1 rush and walk through the Human Design New Year, a gentler pivot point that begins when the sun enters Gate 41. That shift gives us ...
[293] Hello 2026: A Slow Start To The New Year
Ready for a new year that doesn’t demand a sprint from day one? We’re starting 2026 with honesty, a warm cup of chai, and a clear reminder that winter is for roots. The holidays were full, the house is still a mess, and yet the path forward can...
[292] Building Confidence While Letting Go Of Old Selves
A cup of tea, a quiet house, and one piercing thought: new people only know the version of us they meet today. From there, we follow a warm, honest path through identity shifts, seasonal energy changes, and the subtle grief of putting old selve...
[291] From Hustle To Holiday Magic: Simple Shifts For Real Joy
Ever feel like December turns your brain into a traffic jam of to-dos, emotions, and expectations? Jess opens the door to a quieter, kinder holiday—one shaped by real trees, paint-by-number nights, and a craft-strewn desk that used to be all bu...
[290] You Can’t Judge Yourself Into A Better Life
When everything feels heavy and a chapter closes in plain sight, it’s easy to confuse an ending with a verdict. Jess opens up about identity shifts, public judgment, and why a normal season of change can feel unbearable when the internet turns ...
[289] 9 Year: Endings, Beginnings, And Trusting Your Intuition
One iced coffee, a foggy brain, and a brave truth: I’m closing The Selfish Sisterhood. Not because it failed. Not because I’m quitting. Because my intuition is loud enough to ask for space, and I finally stopped gripping something beautiful tha...
[288] 4 Years Of Self(ish) Confidence
Coffee in hand, PJs on, and a heart full of reflection—Jess opens up about what four years behind the mic have really taught her about confidence, creativity, and identity. The biggest myth she takes down first: growth is not a two‑week sprint....
[287] Is Your Dream Someone Else’s Nightmare?
Ever notice how your perfect moment can look ridiculous to someone else? That contrast is the clue that your vision is finally your own. I share a raw, late-night snapshot—baby settled, pets piled on, a rare hush in the house—and the jolt of re...
[286] Behind the Grind: Balancing Clarity, Action and Joy
Change is inevitable, but navigating transitions with grace requires balancing the bittersweet emotions of growth. When cherished friendships evolve, careers shift, or new roles like parenthood transform our identity, we often find ourselves mo...
[285] Environment Is Everything: Why Your Surroundings Shape Your Success
Life often has us feeling like we're not enough—not doing enough, not achieving enough, not keeping up with everyone else. But what if the problem isn't you at all? What if you're simply in the wrong environment?This revelation hit me w...
[284] Find Peace in your Overstimulated World
Do you feel constantly overwhelmed by noise, notifications, and never-ending to-do lists? You're not alone in this overstimulated world.Ever notice how a peanut butter smudge on the table or that plant you've been meaning to hang for we...
[283] The Comeback Episode: Year of Confidence - Postpartum Edition
After a six-week break, Jess returns to share her journey with listeners and explains how a health scare prompted her to launch a "Year of Confidence: Postpartum Edition."• Balancing motherhood, business, and self-care in limited weeken...
[282] Putting your ✨SELF✨ back in Self Confidence
The world feels chaotic and overwhelming, leaving many of us constantly seeking external validation and guidance. We scroll through social media looking for answers, ask mentors what to do next, and let influencers dictate our choices—gradually...