The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset

You can find more from Ryan here:www.quitthegame.com www.alignedmanmethod.comWhat 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.

Grab Dr Conti's book right here:https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/paul-conti/whats-going-right/9781538776049/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.

You can find James's special offer 75% off his flagship program and information for his new book here:https://www.jamesdakin.co.uk/jonny For more from James:Substack: jamesdakin.substack.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdakinWhat 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.

You can find Louise's book and more from Louise here:⁠https://www.louisebarnett.com⁠Today 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 diagnosisThe unflinching honesty behind her memoir "Tainted Love" and why she chose to share itHow addiction and bipolar disorder intersected in her fifteen-year journeyWhat sobriety in 2021 taught her about stability, identity, and self-worthThe complexity of navigating love and relationships while managing mental illnessWhy healing doesn't require perfection—just honesty and self-compassionHow misdiagnosis affects identity, self-trust, and mental health treatmentThe courage it took to stop hiding her story and speak her truth publiclyInsights from her podcast, Unmasking Sobriety & Mental HealthFinding your voice and reclaiming your identity after years of self-destructionWhether 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.

You can find more fro Brent here:www.brentfreeman.comhttps://brentfreeman.com/bookWhat 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/B0G8RPB6SXWhat 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.

You can find Daygun's book here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ADaygun%2BSchafer&s=relevancerank&text=Daygun+Schafer&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1What 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.comWhat 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.