The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset

You can find more from Dr B here:
mindset.mentallystrong.com

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Cristi Bundukamara (Dr. B)—Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, veteran, educator, author, and creator of the Mentally STRONG Method—to explore how we rebuild mental strength, restore self-trust, and find purpose after life's most difficult experiences.

After enduring the heartbreaking loss of three of her children, Dr. B transformed unimaginable grief into a mission to help others navigate burnout, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. Through her practical Mentally STRONG Method, she teaches people how to organise their thoughts, manage emotions, and develop the resilience needed to move forward with confidence.

In this episode, we discuss:

How to rebuild self-trust after loss or adversity
Practical ways to strengthen your mental resilience
Why emotional awareness is essential for personal growth
Overcoming burnout and navigating major life transitions
How to quiet self-doubt and think with greater clarity
The connection between mental strength and authentic confidence
Finding purpose through pain without letting it define you
How trusting yourself helps you live and lead more authentically

Whether you're facing grief, burnout, a career change, or simply feeling stuck, this conversation offers practical insights to help you regain confidence, reconnect with your authentic voice, and take your next step with courage.

Because finding your voice doesn't mean life has been easy.

It means you've learned to trust yourself enough to keep moving forward.

You can find Fes's book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Twice-Saved-Death-Unforgettable-Redemption-ebook/dp/B0G36QJ2J8/ref=sr_1_1

What if the story you've been reluctant to tell is the one someone else needs to hear most?
In this episode, I sit down with author, musician, and storyteller Leslie Walter Haas, affectionately known as "Fes," to explore how our life experiences—both joyful and painful—shape the voice we're meant to share with the world.
Drawing from his memoir, Twice Saved by Death, Leslie shares an honest and inspiring journey of resilience, redemption, creativity, and self-discovery. Through storytelling and music, he's learned that our greatest struggles don't have to define us—they can become the foundation for purpose, connection, and hope.
In this conversation, we explore:
Why your story matters more than you think
How adversity can shape your authentic voice
Finding purpose through creativity and storytelling
Overcoming fear, shame, and self-doubt
The healing power of music and self-expression
How vulnerability creates genuine connection
Turning life's hardest moments into opportunities for growth
Why sharing your voice can change someone else's life
Whether you're an entrepreneur, leader, creative, or someone who's been holding back because of fear or uncertainty, this episode will encourage you to embrace your story and speak with greater confidence.
Because your voice isn't powerful despite your experiences.
It's powerful because of them.

You can find more from Dr Joy Kong here:
Website: https://charahealth.com
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoykong
Memoir (Tiger of Beijing): https://www.amazon.com/Tiger-Beijing-Inspirational-Regenerative-Physician/dp/1647139546

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Joy Kong—physician, educator, and internationally recognised stem cell expert—to explore the life experiences that shaped her confidence, resilience, and unwavering self-trust.
Growing up in post-Cultural Revolution Beijing, immigrating to the United States with very little, and rebuilding her life after escaping an abusive marriage, Dr. Kong shares how she learned that true confidence isn't built through external validation—it's built by taking courageous action and learning to trust yourself.
This conversation isn't just about overcoming adversity. It's about discovering your authentic voice, believing in your own judgment, and creating a life that's aligned with who you truly are.

In this episode, we discuss:
How to build self-trust when life feels uncertain
Why confidence comes from action, not perfection
Overcoming self-doubt and the need for validation
Finding your authentic voice through life's challenges
Lessons from resilience, adversity, and personal transformation
How to speak with conviction and lead with authenticity
Why your past doesn't have to define your future
The mindset shifts that create lasting confidence
Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, professional, or someone who wants to stop second-guessing yourself and start making a greater impact, this episode will inspire you to trust your voice and take the next courageous step.
Because confidence isn't about knowing you'll never fail.
It's about trusting yourself enough to keep moving forward.

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paigegordonauthor

What if the biggest thing stopping you from sharing your voice isn't fear—but shame?
In this episode, I sit down with Paige Gordon, live experience advocate, speaker, and author of the forthcoming memoir Searching for Full, to explore how shame shapes our identity, silences our voice, and keeps us from living authentically.
After struggling with bulimia for more than 22 years, Paige transformed her pain into purpose, becoming a leading advocate for eating disorder research, patient-centred healthcare, and mental health awareness. Today, she helps others understand that healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about rediscovering who you've always been.
In this conversation, we explore:
How shame keeps us small and silent
• Why self-worth is the foundation of confidence
• Finding your authentic voice after years of self-doubt
• Healing from perfectionism and self-blame
• The connection between mental health and personal growth
• How vulnerability becomes a strength, not a weakness
• Turning your story into purpose and impact
• Why your past doesn't have to define your future
If you've ever struggled with self-worth, hidden parts of yourself, or felt afraid to be fully seen, this conversation will encourage you to step into your authentic voice with greater courage and compassion.
Because your story isn't something to hide.
It may be the very thing that helps someone else find theirs.

You can find more from Amber here:
Website: https://choosethelight.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambervilhauer/

What if the message you're holding back is exactly the message someone else needs to hear?
In this episode, I sit down with Amber Vilhauer, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of NGNG Enterprises, to explore what it really means to find your authentic voice, trust your message, and confidently share it with the world.
Amber helps impact-driven leaders amplify their message and bring more of their authentic voice into their work. Together, we discuss why so many capable professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders struggle to speak up, become visible, and fully own the value of what they have to say.
We also explore the powerful lessons behind What Nature Teaches Us: A Book About Being the Light, co-authored by Amber, and what nature can teach us about resilience, belonging, self-worth, and having the courage to be who we really are.
In this conversation, we explore:
How to find and trust your authentic voice
• Why capable people often hold back their message
• Overcoming self-doubt and the fear of being seen
• How to share your ideas with greater confidence
• Why authenticity is essential for personal branding and thought leadership
• The connection between self-worth, belonging, and visibility
• How to amplify your message without becoming someone you're not
• Why your story and perspective matter
• Lessons from nature on resilience, courage, and being the light
If you're a professional, entrepreneur, leader, or aspiring thought leader who knows you have something meaningful to say but struggles to put yourself out there, this conversation is for you.
You don't need to become louder to make an impact.
You need to trust your voice enough to share it.