In this episode of No Bollocks with Matt Haycox, confidence expert and best-selling author Elle Russ peels back the layers to reveal the truth about unbreakable confidence. Elle opens up about her personal transformation and the real meaning of self-assurance, diving into why so many of us struggle to find it. From tackling the shame of disability to exploring whether financial success can buy self-worth, Elle leaves no stone unturned. Plus, she shares her top strategies for building unstoppable confidence that you can start using today.
Who is Elle Russ:
Elle Russ, born and raised in downtown Chicago, earned a Philosophy degree from UC Santa Cruz, where she co-founded the Speech & Debate Team. After excelling as a top tech recruiter in Silicon Valley, generating over $2 million annually, a severe hand disability forced her to leave her corporate career. She transitioned into acting, voice-over, and sketch comedy, performing at Second City in Chicago and ACME Comedy Theatre in Los Angeles. Battling debilitating hypothyroidism, Elle took charge of her health, eventually healing herself and becoming a thyroid expert, later authoring the #1 bestselling book The Paleo Thyroid Solution. Mentored by health pioneer Mark Sisson, she became a certified Primal Health Coach and hosted over 500 episodes of the Primal Blueprint Podcast, amassing 20 million downloads. In 2021, she launched The Elle Russ Show, a podcast focused on health, wealth, and wisdom, while also coaching clients worldwide on thyroid health, confidence, and entrepreneurship.
Ready to strip away the doubts and level up your self-esteem? This is the episode you’ve been waiting for.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
0:36 – Elle’s Background
7:19 – What is True Confidence?
13:56 – A Nonversation (not an error)
17:00 – Where has your Audience grown from?
17:58 – The Shame of Disability
21:45 – Financial Success
25:38 – Top Tips to Gain Unbreakable Confidence
29:30 – Conclusion
