The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset

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What if the confidence you’ve been chasing through achievement, status, and approval was never going to be enough? In this honest and powerful episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Ryan Vertucci, entrepreneur, author of “Quit the Game: The Aligned Man Method,” and founder of the Aligned Man Method, to explore what happens when you stop measuring yourself through other people’s eyes and start living as who you actually are.
After realising that achievement, status, and external validation could never create lasting confidence, Ryan rebuilt his life around self-respect, integrity, and genuine self-worth. He now helps men stop performing for approval, drop the game of proving themselves, and develop the quiet, grounded confidence to show up fully, speak honestly, and be seen for who they really are.

You can find more from Judi here:⁠https://judiholler.com/⁠Today I share a confidence classic from the past.Are you waiting to feel confident before you take action?In this episode, I sit down with keynote speaker, USA TODAY bestselling author, and creator of The HOLLER (Me)THOD™, Judi Holler, to explore why confidence isn't something you wait for—it's something you build through courageous action.Drawing on her background in corporate leadership and professional improvisation with The Second City, Judi shares practical strategies to help you overcome fear, perfectionism, overthinking, and self-doubt so you can step into the opportunities you've been avoiding.In this conversation, we discuss:• Why confidence is built through action—not before it• How to overcome fear of failure and self-doubt• The surprising lessons improv can teach us about leadership• Why perfectionism keeps high achievers stuck• How to stop overthinking and trust yourself more• Practical ways to develop courage in everyday life• The mindset shift that helps you become more visible and impactfulIf you're a high-achieving professional, entrepreneur, or leader who knows you're capable of more but keeps waiting until you feel "ready," this episode will challenge you to think differently about confidence.Because confidence doesn't come before action.It comes because of it.

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Today I replay a confidence classic from the past.
Why do so many successful, driven professionals still carry the quiet belief that they’re not enough?In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Paul Conti, MD — renowned psychiatrist, bestselling author, and President of Pacific Premier Group — to explore the hidden wounds that high performers carry beneath the surface.From self-doubt and imposter syndrome to emotional suppression and overachievement, we unpack why external success doesn’t automatically heal internal insecurity — and what it actually takes to build a healthy relationship with yourself.If you’ve ever achieved more… but still felt behind… this episode is for you.In this episode, we discuss:Why success doesn’t fix self-worthThe “hidden wounds” many high achievers carryHow childhood patterns shape adult performanceThe difference between achievement and emotional healthHow to build a stronger, healthier relationship with yourselfPractical steps toward healing and mental resilienceDr. Conti shares insights from decades of psychiatric experience working with individuals, families, and high-performing professionals — along with practical frameworks you can apply immediately.This conversation is for the driven professional who:Feels capable but hesitant to fully use their voiceStruggles with “I’m not enough” despite external successWants to lead, grow, and perform — without burning outIs ready to do deeper inner work.

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What if what looks like a lack of confidence is actually years of adapting yourself around other people? In this eye-opening episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with James Dakin, British transformational coach and author with more than thirty years of experience working with people and organisations around the world, to explore why so many women feel they've lost their confidence, their voice, and their sense of self.

James is a world authority on how women adapt around insecure men, partly because he spent the first part of his own life becoming exactly the kind of man he now helps women navigate. He shares what he's learned from both sides of the pattern, and why the problem often isn't a lack of self-esteem at all. It's the slow, often unnoticed habit of shrinking, softening, and editing yourself to keep the peace.

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Today we replay a confidence classic with my friend Louise whose book has just launched 6th October.
What does it take to find stability, sobriety, and self-acceptance after years of misdiagnosis, addiction, and self-destruction? In this raw and unflinchingly honest episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Louise Barnett, author of "Tainted Love: A Bipolar Memoir," Jay Shetty-certified life coach, and host of the Unmasking Sobriety & Mental Health podcast, to explore the complex realities of living with Bipolar I disorder and the courageous journey back to yourself.

Diagnosed with Bipolar I after years of misdiagnosis, Louise found sobriety in 2021—a turning point that reshaped her life and creative purpose. Her memoir spans fifteen years and four defining relationships, examining mental illness, addiction, love, and identity with a depth of honesty that refuses to hide the messy, gray areas most people are too afraid to talk about. This conversation is about owning your full story—not the polished version, but the real one.

In this episode, you'll discover:
Louise Barnett's journey through years of misdiagnosis before her Bipolar I diagnosis
The unflinching honesty behind her memoir "Tainted Love" and why she chose to share it
How addiction and bipolar disorder intersected in her fifteen-year journey
What sobriety in 2021 taught her about stability, identity, and self-worth
The complexity of navigating love and relationships while managing mental illness
Why healing doesn't require perfection—just honesty and self-compassion
How misdiagnosis affects identity, self-trust, and mental health treatment
The courage it took to stop hiding her story and speak her truth publiclyInsights from her podcast, Unmasking Sobriety & Mental Health
Finding your voice and reclaiming your identity after years of self-destruction
Whether you're living with bipolar disorder, navigating addiction and recovery, questioning a mental health diagnosis, healing from destructive relationship patterns, or searching for the courage to tell your own unfiltered story, Louise's honesty will remind you that stability and self-acceptance are possible—without needing to be perfect.