Mentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the Journey
About Dr. B
Dr. Cristi Bundukamara, Ed.D., PMHNP has been a psychiatric nurse practitioner since 2000, gaining extensive experience over the last several decades. Her medical career began as an Army Medic before attending nursing school and receiving a master’s degree as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Florida International University (FIU). She went on to receive a doctorate in Education at Nova Southeastern University. From there, she launched the first Mentally STRONG Clinic in Colorado Springs, CO which is committed to access and serves over 7,000 patients. She also founded the Mentally STRONG Academy. Today, when she’s not at the clinic attending to her patients, Dr. B dedicates a large portion of her time to speaking about mental health issues, sharing methods for processing grief, and providing tips for developing mental strength.
Mentally STRONG Academy: Embrace the Journey
The Art of Believing in Yourself | Best Motivational Speech
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You’ve heard it a million times: “Just believe in yourself!”
But no one tells you how.
In this video, I’m breaking down a real-world guide to building self-belief — not through hype or empty affirmations — but through self-esteem and self-agency.
→ If you’ve ever struggled with confidence, second-guessed every decision, or felt stuck waiting to “feel ready,” this video is for you.
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about practice.
0:00:04 - The Skill of Self-Esteem
0:00:19 - Self-Esteem vs. Self-Agency
0:00:36 - My Personal Journey Through Loss
0:01:16 - What is Believing in Yourself?
0:02:30 - The Development of Self-Esteem
0:03:29 - Beyond Positive Affirmations
0:04:22 - The Uniqueness of Our Inner World
0:04:51 - If You're Still Watching...
0:05:27 - The Mentally Strong Method
0:05:58 - The Power of Self-Agency
0:06:13 - When Life Knocks You Down
0:07:46 - Self-Esteem vs. Self-Agency: A Deeper Look
0:08:14 - The Spiritual Aspect of Self-Agency
0:09:49 - Finding Your Own Words and Power
1:11:25 - Building Self-Esteem and Self-Agency Together
1:12:30 - Listener Question: Imposter Syndrome
1:14:18 - Listener Question: Pain and Confidence
1:16:08 - Listener Question: Manifestation and Bad Things Happening
1:19:22 - Sitting with Pain: Grief vs. Trauma
1:19:44 - A Reminder to Believe in Yourself
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