# Why Your "True Self" is Holding You Back (The Alter Ego Effect) - E161

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Podcast: [Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick](https://stenobird.com/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick-6798573)
Published: 2026-04-14T11:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4023

## Resource

What if your “true self” is the very thing holding you back? In this episode, Todd Herman reveals how the Alter Ego Effect helps you bypass fear, activate confidence on demand, and perform at your highest level when it matters most.

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