In this week’s episode of Sincerely Self, Lexi dives deep into a topic she has never dedicated a full episode to… but has been talking about for years: confidence—the real kind, not the ego-built kind.

Fresh off a trip to Mexico (and an unexpectedly inspiring mindset conference), Lexi opens up about creative ruts, rebuilding self-trust, and why so many of us mistake confidence for arrogance. She breaks down the difference between ego-based confidence—the kind built on likes, filters, and external validation—and self-rooted confidence, which is grounded in self-awareness, accountability, and inner safety.

You’ll learn:

• Why confidence is more than liking your looks—it’s about trusting yourself
• How ego-based confidence forms in the social media era
• How comparison, scarcity mindset, and self-criticism erode self-worth
• Why your only true competition is your past self
• How to set short, medium, and long-term goals that actually stick
• Journaling prompts to help you uncover the REAL you
• How to begin showing up today as the version of you you’re becoming

Lexi also shares her personal systems—visual monthly boards, planners, and growth trackers—that helped her stop breaking promises to herself and finally hit her podcast monetization goal.

If you’ve been in a rut, stuck in comparison mode, or struggling to build confidence that lasts, this episode will feel like a deep breath and a reset.

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Episodes Mentioned:

• Dr. Hector – Founder of The Butterfly Clinic

• John Kippen – Magician & author (with a free book download!)

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In this heart-opening episode, Lexi Benitez sits down with Dr. Hector, a psychiatrist and founder of The White Butterfly, to talk about the art of healing through curiosity and compassion.

Dr. Hector shares his journey from photography to psychiatry, and how his creative background influences the way he helps people process trauma. Together, they explore the difference between “big T” and “little t” traumas — and how small, everyday wounds can shape our emotional world just as deeply as major life events.

Listeners will learn how to recognize hidden patterns of self-criticism, open their hearts to curiosity instead of judgment, and begin seeing healing as a gentle, creative process.

If you’ve ever wondered how to reconnect with yourself after pain or how to turn your story into strength, this episode will speak straight to your soul.

Key Themes

• The healing power of curiosity
• Big “T” vs. little “t” trauma and how they affect us
• Shifting from self-judgment to self-compassion
• Integrating creativity into mental health and healing
• The inspiration behind The White Butterfly and its message

LEARN MORE ON DR. HECTOR:

• http://doctorhector.com/

• https://www.instagram.com/doctor_hector?igsh=NnYyczdiMXFibDVo

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Recorded on Halloween night (makeup and all!), Lexi sits down for a heartfelt solo episode about gratitude, empathy, and returning to the basics of human kindness. As the season shifts from spooky to thankful, she reminds us that gratitude isn’t just for Thanksgiving — it’s a daily mindset that rewires your brain and transforms your reality.

Drawing from her faith and recent real-life experiences, Lexi shares a humbling story about being prompted to help someone in need and how it deepened her understanding of compassion, selflessness, and listening to divine guidance. She challenges listeners to show up for others, practice gratitude in action, and embrace kindness as a core value — not a political stance.

Whether you believe in God, the universe, or simply good energy, this episode is a warm reminder that what you give out comes back — and that the smallest act of love can change a life.

💭 Topics Covered

• Halloween reflections & podcast updates 🎃
• Why gratitude shouldn’t just be seasonal
• How gratitude rewires your brain and energy
• The real meaning of “treat others how you want to be treated”
• God, empathy, and human decency
• A personal story about missing an opportunity to help — and the lesson it brought
• How selflessness and gratitude go hand-in-hand
• A challenge to listeners: carry cash, learn simple Spanish phrases, and look for ways to serve

💌 Key Quote

“How you treat other people is how you will be. Gratitude and selflessness are the most important values that there are.”

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