Rebuilding Self-Trust and Breaking the Trust Trap with Clayton Moffat
- Author
- Avik Chakraborty
- Published
- Thu 11 Sep 2025
- Episode Link
- https://mindovermasculinity.podbean.com/e/rebuilding-self-trust-and-breaking-the-trust-trap-with-clayton-moffat/
In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity, Avik Chakraborty sits down with Clayton Moffat—former Navy Weapons Technician turned elite behavioral coach and author of The Trust Trap. Together, they dismantle the myths around trust, masculinity, and success. Clayton explains why self-trust is the foundation for every good decision a man makes, how betrayal often starts within, and why outsourcing your sanity to relationships, roles, or achievements keeps you stuck. This raw, no-fluff conversation is about reclaiming your inner compass, building resilience, and leading a life defined by authenticity rather than external approval.
About the Guest
Clayton Moffat is a Navy veteran, high-performance coach, and the creator of The Trust Trap. Drawing from neuroscience and lived experience, he teaches men how to rebuild self-trust, stop self-betrayal, and live with grounded confidence. His work supports leaders, high achievers, and everyday men in moving from external validation to internal alignment.
Key Takeaways
Broken self-trust often shows up as indecision, over-analyzing, validation seeking, and clinginess in relationships.
Outsourcing sanity—relying on a partner’s mood, social media likes, or external success—keeps men disconnected from themselves.
Rebuilding self-trust starts with small kept promises, daily discipline, and owning decisions without polling others.
Pain and setbacks are not signals to run but opportunities to strengthen resilience and self-belief.
High achievers often mask their lack of self-trust by micromanaging, over-relying on data, or chasing endless wins because stillness feels unsafe.
Self-betrayal is often the default state when we expect others to meet our expectations rather than aligning with their own.
Trust is not permanent—it’s a moment-to-moment decision, guided by paying attention to your body and nervous system signals.
Regulating the nervous system is key to trusting yourself and building healthier relationships.
Connect with the Guest
Email: [email protected]
X (Twitter): https://x.com/MoffatClay
Special resources page (shared by guest): https://trusttrapbook.com/
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