The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset

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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.

You can find Rick's book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Hoosier-Caddie-II-Rick-King-ebook/dp/B0H9BR4P5X?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1

What if some of life’s greatest victories have nothing to do with winning?
In this episode, I’m joined by author Rick King for a conversation inspired by his book Hoosier Caddie II: The Legacy and the deeper lessons the game of golf can teach us about life.
We explore family, mentorship, perseverance, identity and legacy, and why the moments that shape who we become are often the ones that never appear on a scoreboard.
Rick shares the ideas behind Hoosier Caddie II, a heartfelt story rooted in timeless values, human connection and the wisdom that can be passed from one generation to the next.
But this conversation goes far beyond golf.

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www.brentfreeman.com
https://brentfreeman.com/book

What good is building a multimillion-dollar empire if you still feel empty inside? In this honest and transformative episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Brent Freeman, entrepreneur, speaker, author, and coach, to explore the hard lesson he learned after two decades of building successful companies: that success means little without inner peace.

Brent shares the journey behind The Alchemy of Joy, his modern, science-backed approach to wellbeing, featured in GQ, Life & Style, Men's Health, and USA Today. Having rebuilt his own life from the inside out, he now helps others find greater peace, presence, and lasting joy—revealing that true confidence isn't found in achievement, but in reconnecting with who you are beneath it.

You can find Julie's book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Maxs-Last-Journey-Inspirational-Becoming-ebook/dp/B0G8RPB6SX

What can an aging dog's final chapter teach us about self-worth, resilience, and choosing life over simply accepting the inevitable? In this heartwarming and moving episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Dr. Julie Powell Hall to explore her debut book—a true story following Max, an aging dog whose declining health threatened to dim his once-bright spirit, and the family who chose love, adventure, and a cross-country journey instead of simply waiting for the end.
Dr. Hall shares how Max's story became more than a tribute to a beloved dog—it became a profound lesson in resilience, compassion, and self-esteem, showing how movement, change, and companionship have the power to transform not just a final chapter, but an entire outlook on life. This conversation explores what we can learn about our own worth and spirit from the way animals teach us to live fully, right up until the end.