Unsolicited Conversations With J & B

Messages For Men - I'm Just Not Good Enough

Brad Dombaugh Season 2 Episode 5

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At some point, most men hear it—that quiet, relentless voice whispering, “You’re just not good enough.” Maybe it’s tied to your job, your past, your relationships, or simply the way you view yourself. I’ve been there. And this episode is about confronting that voice head-on.

We dive into the hidden stories we carry—narratives shaped by childhood, culture, and experience. Stories that convince us we’re broken, behind, or not worthy. They operate in the background, impacting how we show up in life, how we love, how we lead, and what we believe we’re capable of.

I open up about my own past—how something my father said when I was young convinced me I didn’t belong in certain rooms. That I didn’t deserve to be heard. That belief followed me for years, even when reality proved otherwise.

But this conversation isn’t just about looking back. It’s about changing what comes next.

We talk about the tools that help us rewrite those beliefs:
 • Practicing gratitude every morning to reset the mindset
 • Sticking to meditation to create space and calm the mental noise
 • Challenging automatic thoughts by asking, “Is this even true?”
• Taking inventory of your relationships—who brings clarity, and who brings chaos

If you’ve ever carried the weight of not feeling “good enough,” you’re not alone—and it’s not the end of your story. But real change starts with honesty. What’s the story you’ve believed? Where did it start? And who are you ready to become?

This episode is a call to do the deeper work. To stop hiding. To stop letting the past define your future.

If this message hit home, drop your thoughts in the comments. Let’s talk about it. Because healing doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens when men finally say, “I’m ready.”

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