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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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.

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What truths emerge when every reflection hides a secret—and one choice fractures everything you thought you knew? In this captivating episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with author Daygun Schafer to explore the story behind her novel, a tale of resilience, redemption, and the fragile beauty found in shattered pieces.

Daygun shares the inspiration behind a story where shadows stretch long across broken glass, revealing truths too sharp to ignore—and the deeper human experience of fracturing, facing hard truths, and finding beauty in what's broken. This conversation goes beyond the book to explore how resilience and redemption show up in real life, and why the broken pieces of our own stories often hold the most honest version of who we are.

You can find Lawrence's book here:

https://layeredleadershipbook.com

What if confidence isn't something successful people simply possess—but something built, layer by layer, over time? In this powerful episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Lawrence R. Armstrong, New York Times bestselling author of "Layered Leadership" and Chairman Emeritus of Ware Malcomb, to challenge the myth that confidence is innate and explore how it's actually developed through self-awareness, creativity, calculated risk, and trusting yourself even without all the answers.

Drawing from his own journey from young architect to CEO—helping grow Ware Malcomb from a regional practice into an international organization—Lawrence shares the real layers behind lasting confidence: mentorship, continuous learning, calculated risk-taking, and the self-trust required to lead when the path isn't clear.

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Today I replay a confidence classic from the past with Danny Morel.

What if true abundance in finances, relationships, and health isn't about doing more—but about awakening to who you really are? In this deeply transformative episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Danny Morel—entrepreneur turned spiritual guide who has helped thousands achieve genuine abundance through deep healing work and spiritual awakeening—to explore how spiritual transformation unlocks every area of your life.

Danny shares insights from his AWAKEN Your Highest Self events that draw 600-700 attendees, his private coaching work, and his journey from entrepreneurial success to discovering that real fulfillment comes from inner awakening. Featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Business Insider, Danny reveals how healing your deepest wounds and connecting to your highest self creates the abundance, confidence, and purpose you've been seeking.

You can find Kate's book here:

https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Hurting-Abused-Abandoned-Kate-ebook/dp/B0G36XG7WP/ref=sr_1_1

What does it take to find hope after abuse, abandonment, and years of feeling unseen? In this deeply moving episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Kate Ryan, author of "Hope for the Healing: Abused and Abandoned," to explore her journey through pain, survival, and the moment she found faith and God at the center of her healing.

Kate shares her raw and honest story of abuse and abandonment, the long road to reclaiming her voice and self-worth, and how faith became the anchor that carried her through her darkest moments into genuine hope and restoration. If you've experienced abuse, abandonment, or feel like your story has been silenced, this conversation offers both validation and a path toward healing.

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https://www.amazon.com/KARMIC-ROOT-RESET-WORKBOOK-Uncover-ebook/dp/B0GZD3GRFK/ref=sr_1_1

What if the patterns keeping you stuck aren't even yours to begin with—but inherited wounds quietly running your life? In this transformative episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Dhaivat Pancholi, author of the premium transformational workbook Karmic Root Reset, to explore how modern psychology, mindfulness, somatic therapy, and ancestral healing come together to help you identify patterns, heal emotional wounds, and finally create a future aligned with integrity and conscious choice.

Dhaivat's work blends a 5-step karmic method with practical psychological tools to help readers resolve moral injury, release inherited burdens, and break free from money blocks and emotional patterns passed down through generations. If you've ever felt like you're carrying weight that isn't even yours—repeating cycles you didn't choose—this conversation will help you understand where those patterns came from and how to finally release them.