The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset

What does it take to become a 2x TaeKwon-Do world champion and build a successful 25-year career in finance? In this high-energy episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Arjun Dhingra—2x TaeKwon-Do world champion, 25-year mortgage advisor, founder of the LFG Society, and host of the LFG Energy PODCAST—to explore the champion mindset, discipline, and energy required to dominate in both martial arts and business.
Arjun shares how the mental toughness, focus, and resilience he developed as a world champion martial artist translated directly into building a successful financial services career and creating the LFG (Let's F***ing Go) Society to help others unleash their potential. If you're an entrepreneur, athlete, professional, or anyone ready to bring championship-level energy to your life, this conversation will fire you up.
You can find Arjun here:
Www.mylfgenergy.com

What if the key to deeper connection in your relationships isn't better communication—but a single choice that changes everything? In this transformative episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Dr. Kelly Flanagan—award-winning author, licensed clinical psychologist, and international speaker with two decades of expertise in interpersonal relationships—to explore his revolutionary approach to turning conflict into connection.
Dr. Flanagan's work has been featured on the TODAY Show, in The 5 Love Languages, Reader's Digest, HuffPost, and Success Magazine. He shares insights from his upcoming book "The Road Less Triggered" and reveals proprietary frameworks that take relationship connection to levels traditional communication strategies can't touch. If you're struggling with conflict, feeling triggered in relationships, or want to build deeper, more authentic connections, this conversation is game-changing.
You can find more from Dr Kelly here:
Book and free bonuses: https://roadlesstriggered.com
Website: https://drkellyflanagan.com
Substack: https://drkellyflanagan.substack.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drkellyflanagan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkellyflanagan/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkellyflanagan/

What does it take to find calm and confidence during life's most challenging transitions? In this deeply insightful episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with MJ Murray Vachon, LCSW—licensed clinical social worker with nearly 40 years of experience and over 50,000 therapy sessions—to explore practical, story-driven strategies for navigating anxiety, parenting challenges, midlife transitions, and the emotional complexity of modern life.
MJ is the creator of the Inner Challenge mental-wellness program, host of the podcast "Creating Midlife Calm" (named Maria Shriver's "Listen of the Week"), and author of "The Power & Pain of Nursing." She shares her deep clinical wisdom translated into actionable coping skills you can use immediately to reduce anxiety, build resilience, and create the calm, confident life you deserve—especially during midlife and major transitions.

You can find more from MJ here:
Outsmart Your Smartphone
Related Podcast Episodes (Creating Midlife Calm):
• Episode 121: Outsmarting Your Smartphone — The Science and Solutions to Decrease Anxiety & Increase Midlife Calm
https://pod.fo/e/2ac72f
• Episode 122: 3 Proven Coping Skills to Outsmart Your Smartphone, Decrease Anxiety, and Reclaim 2 Hours a Day for Midlife Calm
https://pod.fo/e/2ac72e
Additional Relevant Episode (Anxiety & Stress):
• Episode 204: Feeling Anxious and Stressed? Your Best Midlife Coping Skill Is Already Inside You (October 20, 2025)
https://pod.fo/e/3406e7

Find more support from Renee here:
scroll.care

What if technology could elevate human care instead of replacing it? In this inspiring and timely episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Renee Balcom, Founder and CEO of Scroll.care—the platform redefining how families receive care in America—to explore how ethical technology can restore dignity, trust, and transparency in caregiving while empowering the people who provide it.
With over 15 years of experience in care navigation and aging services, Renee shares her insider perspective on what's broken in America's care system and how Scroll.care is building technology that restores humanity instead of removing it. If you're a caregiver, caring for aging parents, navigating the healthcare system, or interested in how ethical innovation can solve real human problems, this conversation is essential.

What if you could get expert financial planning without the sales pitch, minimum balances, or judgment? In this empowering episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Lori Atwood, CFP® professional and founder/CEO of Fearless Finance, to explore how accessible, fiduciary financial planning is helping people take control of their money, build wealth, and develop the financial confidence they deserve.
With over 25 years of experience in investment banking, asset management, and private equity, Lori created Fearless Finance to democratize financial planning and make it available to everyone—not just the wealthy. She shares practical strategies for building financial confidence, overcoming money anxiety, and creating a fearless approach to your finances that leads to real wealth and peace of mind.
You can find more support from Lori here:
fearlessfinance.com
Use the code word 'confidence' for a discount on your first call.