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NewThe Power of Connection and Listening to Build Bold, Authentic Confidence with Gary SmithNovember 13, 2026 · 36 min
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A top 0.5 % Podcast (3.7mil downloads) with many guests and solo episodes. This is for you if you are struggling with self-esteem, confidence, or holding yourself back. The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset Podcast helps you build genuine confidence, strengthen your mindset, and find the courage to share the real you. Hosted by Jonny Pardoe, each episode combines honest personal lessons with powerful guest stories about overcoming self-doubt, being seen, and sharing with confidence to be authentic no matter what life throws at you. Speaking and enquiries: [email protected]

Episodes 1,443

  1. The Power of Connection and Listening to Build Bold, Authentic Confidence with Gary Smith

    36 min

    You can find more from Gary here:https://www.thechurchplantingpathway.com/ You can find Gary's book here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dying-Dangerous-Radical-Churches-Reignite-ebook/dp/B0G7M4CK24/ref=sr_1_1What if …

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    You can find more from Gary here:

    https://www.thechurchplantingpathway.com/


    You can find Gary's book here:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dying-Dangerous-Radical-Churches-Reignite-ebook/dp/B0G7M4CK24/ref=sr_1_1


    What if the way out of rigid, dying patterns isn’t performing harder, but connecting deeper and listening better? In this thought-provoking episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Gary Smith, Church Planting Director with Alliance New England, Senior Master Trainer with Dynamic Church Planting International, and author of “From Dying to Dangerous,” to explore how the power of connection and listening helps people overcome the fear of failure, drop the pressure to perform, and step into bold, authentic purpose.


    Drawing on 37 years of global leadership experience, Gary equips individuals and leaders to break free from the habits and expectations that keep them stuck, safe, and small. He shares why real influence starts with truly listening to people, how genuine connection builds thriving communities, and why confidence grows when you stop performing and start being yourself. This conversation is about finding your voice, being seen for who you really are, and creating spaces where others can do the same.

  2. Dealing With Heartbreak Over Christmas and New Year: How to See It as a Life Test and Rebuild Your Confidence

    9 min

    Is the festive season making your heartbreak feel louder? Between the Christmas songs, the family questions, and the pressure to start the new year feeling “fresh,” it can feel like everyone else is celebrating …

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    Is the festive season making your heartbreak feel louder? Between the Christmas songs, the family questions, and the pressure to start the new year feeling “fresh,” it can feel like everyone else is celebrating while you’re quietly falling apart. In this honest solo episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, I’m breaking down how to deal with heartbreak over Christmas and New Year, and why seeing it as a life test rather than a life sentence can change how you move through it.

    When you’re hurting, it’s easy to go quiet, withdraw, shrink yourself, and tell yourself you’re not enough. This episode will help you understand why heartbreak can trigger old visibility wounds, how to protect your self-esteem when the season feels heavy, and how to use this moment to rebuild self-trust and confidence rather than losing them.

  3. Holistic Mental Health, Stress Relief, and the Courage to Question the Status Quo with Miriam Putnam

    34 min

    You can find more from Miriam here:https://reset.withmiriam.com/What do you do when a life of prestige and privilege still can’t protect you from loss, and the system you trusted fails the people you love? In …

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    You can find more from Miriam here:

    https://reset.withmiriam.com/


    What do you do when a life of prestige and privilege still can’t protect you from loss, and the system you trusted fails the people you love? In this heartfelt episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Miriam Putnam, Certified Wellness Coach with twenty-five years of holistic mental health advocacy, to explore how she turned personal loss into a mission to find, and share, truly effective ways to heal body, mind, and soul.


    Miriam comes from a lineage of pioneers. Her family founded Crayola Crayons and Putnam Publishing, and her great step-grandmother was Amelia Earhart. But after losing her mother to mental health treatments and the system around them, she began to question the status quo and realised from a young age that wealth does not guarantee happiness. Today she leads de-stress programs that help people feel revived and release stress in a lasting way, while completing a Masters in Public Health and writing a book on her journey, due to be published in Fall 2026. This conversation is about courage, voice, and refusing to stay silent when something isn’t working.

  4. Behind the Curtain: Finding Your Voice and Confidence on Stage with Nicole Evans

    33 min

    You can find Nicole's book here:https://nicoleevansauthor.comhttps://www.amazon.com/MY-LIFE-STAGE-Language-THEATER/dp/B0HFC6GRF8/ref=sr_1_5What really happens behind the curtain, and what can the world of live …

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    You can find Nicole's book here:


    https://nicoleevansauthor.com


    https://www.amazon.com/MY-LIFE-STAGE-Language-THEATER/dp/B0HFC6GRF8/ref=sr_1_5




    What really happens behind the curtain, and what can the world of live theatre teach us about stepping into the spotlight with confidence? In this entertaining episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Nicole Evans, author of “My Life as a Stage: Living the Language of Theatre,” to explore the secrets, language, people, and traditions that bring every performance to life, and what they reveal about finding your voice and being seen.


    Told entirely through the rhythm and imagination of poetry, Nicole’s book takes readers behind the scenes of the performing arts, from the moment the curtain rises to the final bow. She shares the fascinating terminology and hidden magic that make theatre possible, and the creative courage it takes to step on stage, share your work, and let an audience see you. This conversation is about creativity, expression, and why every one of us has a story worth bringing into the light.


  5. How to Be Okay Alone: Loneliness, Solitude, and Self-Reliance for Lasting Confidence

    15 min

    Do you feel uncomfortable when you’re alone with your own thoughts? Do you reach for noise, approval, or other people’s opinions just to feel okay? In this honest solo episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence …

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    Do you feel uncomfortable when you’re alone with your own thoughts? Do you reach for noise, approval, or other people’s opinions just to feel okay? In this honest solo episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, I’m breaking down how to be okay alone, the difference between loneliness and solitude, and why self-reliance is one of the most overlooked foundations of real confidence and self-trust.

    If you’ve ever stayed quiet, held back your message, or shaped yourself around other people because being on your own felt unsafe, this episode will help you see how a fear of being alone can quietly become a visibility wound. You’ll learn how to build a relationship with yourself that doesn’t depend on anyone else’s approval, so you can speak up, be seen, and make the impact you’re capable of.

  6. Raise Your Consciousness: FLFE and High-Consciousness Fields with Jeffrey Stegman & Clayten Stedmann (A Confidence Classic)

    19 min

    You can experience FLFE for a free right right HERE (no credit card needed for the free trial): https://www.flfe.net/Today I replay a confidence classic on raising consciousness: What if the consciousness level …

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    You can experience FLFE for a free right right HERE (no credit card needed for the free trial):

    https://www.flfe.net/


    Today I replay a confidence classic on raising consciousness:

    What if the consciousness level of your home or workspace directly impacts your self-esteem, confidence, and personal growth? In this mind-expanding episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Jeffrey Stegman and Clayten Stedmann, pioneers in consciousness technology and co-founders of Focused Life-Force Energy (FLFE)—a breakthrough approach to activating high-consciousness fields in homes and businesses worldwide.

    Blending engineering, consciousness kinesiology, and decades of research on human development psychology, Jeffrey and Clayten reveal how your environment's energetic frequency directly affects your resilience, emotional wellbeing, and personal evolution. Their mission is revolutionary: raise consciousness at scale. If you're interested in energy healing, consciousness expansion, optimizing your environment, or understanding how subtle fields influence your confidence and growth, this conversation will open new possibilities.

  7. Sound, Frequency, and Finding Your Voice: Neuro-Resonance Optimisation with Sam Kukathas

    49 min

    You can find more from Sam here:Website: https://soulpurposeleaders.com/Resonance OS: https://resonanceos.io/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samkukathas/LinkedIn …

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    You can find more from Sam here:

    Website: https://soulpurposeleaders.com/Resonance OS: https://resonanceos.io/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samkukathas/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soulpurposeleaders/

    What if the key to feeling confident, calm, and fully expressed isn’t more thinking, but learning to tune your nervous system through sound? In this fascinating episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Sam Kukathas, creator of Neuro-Resonance Optimisation, founder of Soul Purpose Leaders and Resonance OS, and a former academic philosopher, to explore how sound, frequency, and voice can help you release what’s been holding you back and show up as your whole self.


    Sam spent 20 years as an academic philosophy before moving into energy work, breathwork, and sound. Today he uses his own voice to produce specific tones and frequencies in live sessions, helping people shift out of stress and self-doubt and into clarity, presence, and purpose. He is also joining the cast of the documentary The New Woo alongside Sadhguru, Michael Beckwith, and Marisa Peer. This conversation bridges rigorous philosophical thinking with embodied, experiential practice, and asks what it really means to find your voice, literally and figuratively.

  8. Becoming Ethelene: Defying Expectations and Finding the Confidence to Choose Your Own Path with Ethelene Bhagandai Moore

    25 min

    You can find Ethelene's book here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G67CN3K7What does it take to defy cultural expectations, redefine your identity, and find the confidence to choose your own path? In this inspiring …

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    You can find Ethelene's book here:

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G67CN3K7


    What does it take to defy cultural expectations, redefine your identity, and find the confidence to choose your own path? In this inspiring episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Ethelene Bhagandai Moore, author of the autobiographical memoir “Becoming Ethelene,” to explore her journey from Trinidad to England and eventually America, and the courage it took to live life on her own terms.


    Ethelene shares her story of navigating identity, independence, and love while pushing against traditional norms, pursuing her education, and finding a transformative love with Leigh Moore. Through heart-wrenching loss and resilience, she emerged as a symbol of empowerment, embracing her multifaceted identity and proving that true freedom lies in the courage to choose your own path. This conversation is about finding your voice, owning your story, and refusing to shrink to fit someone else’s expectations.

  9. Self-Love, Confidence, and Nourishing Your Inner Light with Shannon Kaiser

    28 min

    You can preorder Shannon's book here:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Nourish-Your-Inner-Light/Shannon-Kaiser/9798902680383You can find Shannon's website here:https://www.playwiththeworld.com/What if real …

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    You can preorder Shannon's book here:

    https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Nourish-Your-Inner-Light/Shannon-Kaiser/9798902680383

    You can find Shannon's website here:

    https://www.playwiththeworld.com/


    What if real confidence doesn’t come from fixing yourself, but from learning to love, nourish, and trust who you already are? In this uplifting episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Shannon Kaiser, world-renowned spiritual and self-love teacher, speaker, and empowerment coach, to explore how self-love, self-worth, and daily wellness rituals create the foundation for a confident, fulfilled life.

    Shannon is the bestselling author of seven books on the psychology of happiness and fulfillment, including “The Self-Love Experiment,” which was named number one of the “20 Self-Love Books That Will Lift You Up” by O, The Oprah Magazine. Her new book, “Nourish Your Inner Light: Adaptogenic Recipes and Wellness Rituals to Soothe Stress and Support Your Whole Self,” shows how caring for your body, mind, and spirit helps you stop hiding, soften self-criticism, and show up as your whole self.

  10. Marine Corps Major to Robotics CEO: Leadership, Confidence and Building the Future with Mike LeBlanc (A Confidence Classic)

    32 min

    You can find more from Mike here:A non-profit I am building to help Marines transition from the service to civilian life⁠https://www.marinesnextchapter.org/⁠Today I play a confidence classic with Mike:What does …

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    You can find more from Mike here:

    A non-profit I am building to help Marines transition from the service to civilian life⁠https://www.marinesnextchapter.org/⁠


    Today I play a confidence classic with Mike:What does it take to go from leading Marines in combat to building humanoid robots for the Department of Defense—and what does that journey teach about confidence, leadership, and unshakeable self-worth? In this powerful episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Mike LeBlanc, Marine Corps major, entrepreneur, Harvard Business School graduate, and founder of Foundation Future Industries, to explore his remarkable transition from 14 years in the Marines to creating robotics companies and pathways for veterans into startup and technology careers.Mike shares leadership lessons from the Marine Corps, how military discipline builds authentic confidence and self-esteem, the challenges of transitioning from service to entrepreneurship, and what it takes to build cutting-edge technology—including humanoid robots for the United States Department of War and industrial applications. His story reveals how purpose-driven leadership, resilience, and veteran mindset create unshakeable confidence in business and life.

  11. Master Mingtong Gu: The Energy Most High Performers Have Lost (A Confidence Classic)

    41 min

    You can find more from Master Mingtong Gu here:⁠https://mingtonggu.com/⁠Today I play a confidence classic:What if the energy you're looking for isn't something you need to create—but something you need to …

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    You can find more from Master Mingtong Gu here:⁠https://mingtonggu.com/⁠

    Today I play a confidence classic:

    What if the energy you're looking for isn't something you need to create—but something you need to reconnect with?In this episode, I sit down with Master Mingtong Gu, founder of The Chi Center, Wisdom Healing Qigong teacher, and recipient of the Qigong Master of the Year award, to explore how leaders, entrepreneurs, and high-achieving professionals can access greater energy, clarity, resilience, and aliveness.Master Gu trained at China's renowned "medicine-less hospital" under Grandmaster Dr. Pang Ming, where thousands of people experienced profound healing through energy-based practices. Since then, he has helped more than 100,000 people across 47 countries transform their health, wellbeing, and quality of life through Wisdom Healing Qigong.In this conversation, we explore:• Why so many successful people feel exhausted despite their achievements• The hidden connection between energy, confidence, and performance• How stress and mental noise disconnect us from our natural vitality• The role of Qigong in restoring clarity and resilience• Why empathy and presence are leadership skills in today's world• Practical ways to reconnect with your energy and sense of aliveness• Ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience on healing and wellbeingIf you're a leader, entrepreneur, or ambitious professional feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected from yourself, this conversation offers a powerful perspective on what it means to thrive—not just perform.

  12. Joy and Reinvention: Build Confidence and Self-Esteem Through Transformation with Cindy Gould (A Confidence Classic)

    31 min

    You can find more from Cindy here:⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamcindygould⁠Today I play a confidence classic with my friend Cindy.What if true confidence and self-esteem come not from perfection—but from the …

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    You can find more from Cindy here:⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamcindygould⁠Today I play a confidence classic with my friend Cindy.

    What if true confidence and self-esteem come not from perfection—but from the courage to reinvent yourself and choose joy? In this uplifting and transformative episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Cindy Gould, Joy Catalyst, Reinvention Strategist, Life Mastery Coach, and International Speaker, to explore how reinvention, joy, and life mastery unlock authentic confidence and unshakeable self-worth at any stage of life.Cindy shares her expertise in helping people break free from who they think they "should" be and step into who they're truly meant to become—building genuine confidence and self-esteem through intentional transformation, joyful living, and life mastery. If you're feeling stuck, lost, or struggling with self-worth, or if you're ready to reinvent yourself and rediscover joy and confidence, this conversation will inspire you to take the leap.



  13. Quit the Game: Build Real Confidence Without Needing Everyone’s Approval with Ryan Vertucci

    33 min

    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 …

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    You can find more from Ryan here:

    www.quitthegame.com

    www.alignedmanmethod.com


    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.

  14. Judi Holler: Stop Waiting to Feel Confident (A Confidence Classic)

    45 min

    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 …

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    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.

  15. Dr. Paul Conti: Why High Achievers Still Feel “Not Enough” (A Confidence Classic)

    27 min

    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 …

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    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.

  16. It's Not a Lack of Confidence: How Adapting Around Insecure Men Shrinks Your Voice with James Dakin

    42 min

    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 …

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    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.com

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdakin


    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.

  17. Tainted Love: Bipolar Disorder, Sobriety, and Reclaiming Your Identity with Louise Barnett (A Confidence Classic)

    38 min

    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 …

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    You can find Louise's book and more from Louise here:

    ⁠https://www.louisebarnett.com⁠


    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.

  18. The Life Lessons That Matter More Than Winning with Rick King

    24 min

    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 …

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    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.

  19. The Alchemy of Joy: Finding Confidence, Peace, and Purpose Beyond Success with Brent Freeman

    43 min

    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 …

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    You can find more fro Brent here:

    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.

  20. What a Dying Dog Taught Us About Self-Esteem and Resilience with Dr. Julie Powell Hall

    25 min

    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 …

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    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.

  21. Shattered Reflections: Resilience, Redemption, and Finding Beauty in Broken Pieces with Daygun Schafer

    32 min

    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 …

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    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_1


    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.

  22. Confidence Is Built, Not Born: The Layers of Becoming a Great Leader with Lawrence R Armstrong

    29 min

    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 …

    Show notes

    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.

  23. AWAKEN Your Highest Self: Spiritual Awakening and True Abundance with Danny Morel (A Confidence Classic)

    28 min

    Grab Danny's brand new book here: https://awakenbook.comYou can also find more from Danny here:Instagram:⁠@dannymorel⁠Today I replay a confidence classic from the past with Danny Morel.What if true abundance in …

    Show notes

    Grab Danny's brand new book here:

    https://awakenbook.com


    You can also find more from Danny here:

    Instagram:

    ⁠@dannymorel⁠


    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.

  24. Hope for the Healing: Overcoming Abuse and Abandonment Through Faith with Kate Ryan

    29 min

    You can find Kate's book here:https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Hurting-Abused-Abandoned-Kate-ebook/dp/B0G36XG7WP/ref=sr_1_1What does it take to find hope after abuse, abandonment, and years of feeling unseen? In …

    Show notes

    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.

  25. Karmic Root Reset: Heal Inherited Patterns and Reclaim Your Voice with Dhaivat Pancholi

    25 min

    For Dhaivat's book you can find it here:https://www.amazon.com/KARMIC-ROOT-RESET-WORKBOOK-Uncover-ebook/dp/B0GZD3GRFK/ref=sr_1_1What if the patterns keeping you stuck aren't even yours to begin with—but …

    Show notes

    For Dhaivat's book you can find it here:

    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.

  26. Subconscious and Identity Transformation with Jim Fortin (A Confidence Classic)

    50 min

    Today I share a confidence classic.I welcome Jim onto the show where we talk about the power of transforming the subconscious and identity in building confidence.You can find more from Jim …

    Show notes

    Today I share a confidence classic.

    I welcome Jim onto the show where we talk about the power of transforming the subconscious and identity in building confidence.

    You can find more from Jim here:⁠https://www.jimfortin.com⁠


  27. Crisis Leadership: Build Real Confidence When Life Doesn't Go to Plan with Henry J. Evans

    31 min

    Henry's resources:website: https://www.henryjevans.com/ Amazon book link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GPJBR54J?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback LinkedIn …

    Show notes

    Henry's resources:

    website: https://www.henryjevans.com/

    Amazon book link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GPJBR54J?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryevansdynamicresults/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/HenryJEvans


    What if true confidence isn't the absence of fear—but learning exactly how to respond when everything falls apart? In this powerful episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Henry J. Evans, bestselling author, leadership expert, and CEO of Dynamic Results, to explore what over 25 years of coaching executives through crisis has taught him about resilience, uncertainty, and building confidence that actually holds up under pressure.

    Henry's latest book, "Bombs, Bacon, and Bankruptcy: The Art of Crisis Leadership," reveals why the leaders who thrive aren't the ones who avoid setbacks—they're the ones who've learned how to respond when life doesn't go according to plan. He shares decades of insight into leadership, crisis management, and human behaviour to help you find your voice and steady confidence even in the middle of chaos.



  28. Self Confidence and Going Further Faster with Joseph McClendon (A Confidence Classic)

    28 min

    You can find more from Joseph here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjosephmcclendonWebsite: https://www.neuroencoding.comToday I replay a confidence classic from the past.Today I welcome a very special …

    Show notes

    You can find more from Joseph here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjosephmcclendonWebsite: https://www.neuroencoding.com


    Today I replay a confidence classic from the past.

    Today I welcome a very special guest who has been a great man to learn from Joseph McClendon, where we talk about how to focus on feeling good, boosting your confidence and much more from his experience as one of the most sought after Ultimate Performance Specialists in the industry. Having coached Academy Award winning actors, Olympic athletes, Fortune 100 CEOs and even royalty.

  29. The Power of Self-Image: How the Way You See Yourself Shapes Everything

    16 min

    Wanting more support with a personal challenge? Book your 15 minute call - limited to 10 spots this month.https://calendly.com/jonnypardoe/podcast-power-callNo sales pitch just research to improve the podcast …

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    Wanting more support with a personal challenge?

    Book your 15 minute call - limited to 10 spots this month.

    https://calendly.com/jonnypardoe/podcast-power-call

    No sales pitch just research to improve the podcast and resources for you. In return guidance to be sent to you following the call.


    The way you see yourself is quietly shaping every decision you make—whether you speak up or stay quiet, whether you go for it or hold back. In this powerful solo episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, I'm breaking down the power of self-image and why the internal picture you carry of yourself matters more than any external achievement, title, or validation ever could.

    If you've been chasing confidence through outward success but still feel unseen and unsure of yourself underneath it all, this episode will help you understand why self-image is the real foundation—and how to start reshaping the way you see yourself from the inside out.

  30. Miracle Mentality: Reinvent Your Life and Reclaim Your Voice with Tim Storey

    28 min

    Find Tim's podcast and YouTube here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miracle-mentality-with-tim-storey-motivation-self-help/id1838024865 https://www.youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStorey …

    Show notes

    Find Tim's podcast and YouTube here:

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/miracle-mentality-with-tim-storey-motivation-self-help/id1838024865

    https://www.youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStorey

    Website:

    https://www.timstorey.com

    What does it really take to fall apart and come back stronger than before? In this powerful episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Tim Storey, the "Original Comeback Coach" and host of Miracle Mentality, to explore untold stories of reinvention, purpose, and the mindset behind real-life comebacks.


    Tim has spent decades helping high-performers and soul-driven leaders navigate faith, business, creativity, and life's hardest challenges—bringing his signature blend of humor, heart, and wisdom to help people rise above and start again. This conversation is about more than bouncing back; it's about rediscovering the voice and purpose that adversity tried to silence.

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