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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 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.
It's one of the oldest problems to have, and one of the hardest to untangle: feeling like you're not good enough. Technically, you know that you "should" feel like you're enough, yet there are times when our internal criticisms and feelings of unworthiness can be overwhelming. This is a core fear that I work on with myself as well as with my coaching clients, and it's an ongoing one. We can feel good enough about ourselves in one domain, and then feel like everything is all wrong in another, or we can feel good enough until life throws us an overwhelming challenge that causes us to question everything.Let's get into the practical, evidence-based strategies for how to face the fear of not being good enough -- and I promise, no "just recite affirmations and hope for the best" with this one.
#751: The belief that's quietly sabotaging your progress might not even be true. Free worksheet to question it: https://affordanything.com/turn-it-around Two people can grow up with the exact same test scores — and as adults, one of them ends up earning double the other. Psychologist Marisa Franco says the deciding factor isn't intelligence, and it isn't luck. It's whether you actually believe good things are allowed to happen to you. Dr. Marisa Franco is a psychologist and professor at the University of Maryland, and the New York Times bestselling author of Platonic. She's back to talk about her new book, Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment. In this episode, we discuss: How self-worth — not intelligence or family income — predicts how much you'll earn as an adult Why some people quietly sabotage their own portfolio right before they hit financial independence The difference between "good" and "bad" high self-esteem, and why one of them wrecks relationships Why getting more love or praise than you expect can make you pull away instead of lean in How to actually process a hard emotion instead of shoving it down Why hitting a big financial goal can leave you feeling strangely empty once you get there How to rebuild your sense of self after losing an identity you were attached to Whether you've ever undermined your own progress right before a finish line, or wondered why reaching a goal didn't feel the way you thought it would, this episode gives you a framework for understanding — and changing — that pattern. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS Note: Timestamps may vary slightly depending on dynamic ad placements. (02:05) The two very different types of high self-esteem (04:36) Self-esteem vs. self-worth: the real difference (05:37) Why self-worth predicts income more than SAT scores (12:21) Sabotaging your own portfolio right before you hit FI (14:15) The self-fulfilling prophecy behind financial fear (23:36) Why too much love can make you pull away (25:05) How low self-worth blocks promotions and job offers (36:13) The memory trick that can change your brain (46:19) Why self-worth matters most in a bad market (1:06:10) Does self-worth actually drive your net worth?
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 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.
JHIREE DAVIS-JONES; Healing Life's Pains, Self-Care, MentalHealth & Finding Purpose; Counselor; Live from New Jersey#realconversations #mentalhealth #CherryBlossomHe aling #counselor #stress #trauma #selfesteem CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THESPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMEET; JHIREE DAVIS-JONES. “Firstly, huge thanks to RachelleAnne & Maria Zsal from Influencer Press for this intro with JhireeDavis-Jones, also from New Jersey. If there are no preliminary Zoom sessionsbefore an interview, it's difficult to structure and figure out what to expect.Within the first precious minute of our Zoom, I knew Jhiree was very special. ALicensed Professional Counselor at Cherry Blossom Healing in Paramus (it's amust-listen to how the name arrived). Ten minutes later; Jhiree is brilliant,accomplished, caring, eloquent, and inspiring. Her journey from childhood tocounseling is the stuff they make movies about. Powerful. Emotional.Purposeful. This really is a must-interview to absorb. A counselor. I saidupfront that we the species, need counseling on so many levels. This is part ofJhiree. Stress and Life Changes. Healing from Difficult Experiences.Relationship and Family Concerns. Self-Esteem & Identity (I wish I'd knownJhiree way back). Behavioral and Daily Life Struggles. As I like to do at thispoint. Some words and thoughts from Jhiree. Her book, ‘My Current Past.' Life'sPain. Challenges in building a practice. Self-Care. Oprah. Asking for help.444. Addiction affects family. Say yes to yourself. Balancing counselor,business owner, wife, mother. Continuing quality mental health care. The bodygives signals. Enough said for now. There was much more. Jhiree was gracious.Perhaps a return chat. 444. AI and mental health. And her book. I like saying,“to be continued.” Calvin
Description:Dr. Marisa G. Franco is back — and this time, she's turning the lens inward. Marisa is the New York Times bestselling author of Platonic and a psychologist at the University of Maryland, and her brand new book, Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment, might just be the most important thing she's ever written. It is tender, personal, and research-backed in equal measure — and friend, it will find you.In this conversation, Marisa and Jen dig into the central argument of the book: that trying to become a "secure" person — calm, confident, regulated, healed — is one of the most efficient ways to stay stuck. The goal, Marisa says, is not security. It's being secure-ish. That means making room for the anxious parts and the avoidant parts, the shame and the neediness and the grief, and offering those parts the care they never got instead of running from them one more time.In this discussion, you'll also hear:Why the goal was never to be fully "secure" — and what it means to be secure-ish insteadWhy your insecurities are messengers, not enemies — and how to stop whack-a-moleing them into silenceThe memories that are keeping you stuck — and the science that proves you can actually change how they live in youThe messages installed in us by the wider world — faith, bodies, marriage, worth — and what it looks like to do this work when those messages came from somewhere we once considered holyAnd Marisa shares her own story, the one that cracked her open: a hike, a relationship unraveling, and the moment she finally stopped performing calm long enough to say the true thing out loud.This is a conversation for anyone who has been trying to be better than they are instead of being who they are. Which is to say — it's for all of us.Thought-provoking Quotes:“The struggle of not feeling worthy is that you're stuck in the same sense of reality. You're trapped and you don't know how to get out. People are loving you but you don't feel loved. The beauties of life slide off of you. I just want people to get free of that.” - Dr. Marisa G. Franco“We have to start with allowing what is, with the truth. So many of us don't think we can because we have to be something different than we are. But being where you are, that's where the healing happens.” - Dr. Marisa G. Franco“I'm still learning for my first reaction to no longer be, what am I allowed to feel according to other people? What am I allowed to look like according to other people? And for my first question to be what expresses who I am and how I actually feel, even if that violates all of the rules as to how I should feel or how I should present myself? That's where I need to begin, in the truth.” - Dr. Marisa G. FrancoResources Mentioned in This Episode:Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment by Dr. Marisa Franco - https://amzn.to/42N2MyEPlatonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends by Dr. Marisa Franco - https://amzn.to/4dph3rmFriendship MeCourse - https://shop.jenhatmaker.com/products/friendship-for-the-rest-of-us
Dr. Marisa Franco is back, and this time she's turning her attention from friendship to something underneath it: self-worth. Her new book, Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment, starts with a confession. While her relationship was falling apart, she was performing security, saying all the right things, staying calm, doing everything the books tell you to do, while quietly abandoning what she actually felt. She and Dr. Joy talk through why that kind of self-abandonment is so familiar to Black women in particular, and what it costs us. The conversation moves through what Dr. Franco calls the difference between the good twin and the bad twin of high self-esteem, both of whom say they feel good about themselves, but only one of whom can sit with a hard feeling instead of pushing it away. She explains why insecurity isn't a flaw so much as a coping strategy our brains developed to protect us from repeat harm, and introduces memory reconsolidation, the idea that revisiting an old memory with care can actually change its emotional charge and help you feel safer moving forward. They also dig into stigma, identity stretching, and what happens when we spend our lives chronically evaluating ourselves against an ideal we didn't choose. Dr. Franco talks about raising kids with real self-worth instead of just confidence, why chasing achievement often keeps us from feeling anything at all, and what it means to aim for secure-ish instead of secure. Resources & Announcements Want to reflect on this conversation in community? Join us inside our Patreon community where we’re unpacking this episode together. You can now catch episodes of the Therapy for Black Girls podcast on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week. Did you know you can leave us a voice note with your questions for the podcast? If you have a question you'd like some feedback on, topics you'd like to hear covered, or want to suggest movies or books for us to review, drop us a message at memo.fm/therapyforblackgirls and let us know what’s on your mind. We just might share it on the podcast. Grab your copy of Sisterhood Heals. Where to Find Our Guest Grab your copy of Worth Instagram: @drmarisagfranco Website: drmarisagfranco.com Newsletter: Attached (on Substack) Stay Connected Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox. If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. Grab your copy of our guided affirmation and other TBG Merch at therapyforblackgirls.com/shop. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession. Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Gabrielle Collins Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis Producer: Ndeye Thioubou Production Assistant: Bria MosleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Your pattern isn't bad luck; it's self-worth and who you attract, and until you get self-concept vs. self-esteem, you'll keep landing in the same relationship wearing a different face. You don't choose partners with your standards; you choose them with what you believe you deserve. Your standards are the list you post. Your self-concept is what you actually accept when someone shows up. And if you can't hold your own gaze in the mirror, you will take crumbs and call it a meal.This isn't a character flaw; it's wiring. Your brain runs a search engine on how you see yourself, and it will scroll past every green flag to hand you the reddest one on the field, because that flag matches the file. You haven't been unlucky in love. You've been accurate, accurate to a self-image that was never true to begin with.Episode Takeaways:Recognize the difference between what you post as your standards and what you actually accept as your self-concept.Trace your dating pattern back to a nervous system that mistakes familiar for safe, not to bad luck.Question whether "no chemistry" is actually peace your body hasn't learned to recognize yet.Treat self-worth as evidence you build, not an affirmation you repeat.When you stop treating single as a waiting room and start treating it as the workshop where the next love of your life gets built, starting with you, everything downstream shifts. The filter changes. The chooser gets rebuilt. And the woman who finally holds her own gaze in the mirror stops handing herself crumbs, because she knows she was never a famine to begin with.If this episode resonated, the first 14 days inside the Manifesting Miracles Academy are completely free — link below.✨ MANIFESTING MIRACLES ACADEMY ✨ Your first 14 days are completely free.Join now: https://manifestingmiracles.thinkific.com/pages/memberships
Today we're unpacking three common parenting patterns that can unintentionally chip away at child self-esteem and confidence, even in homes filled with warmth and good intentions.First, we get specific about compliments and why outcome-based praise (“you're so smart,” “you're naturally talented,” “you're beautiful”) can create a fixed mindset. When kids believe their abilities are set, challenges like school struggles, friendship drama, or new environments can feel like proof they're “not good enough.” I share what to say instead to build a growth mindset, using praise that highlights character, effort, creativity, persistence, and learning from feedback so kids carry those strengths into every part of life.Next, we talk about the “parent as hero” trap. When we rush in to fix, smooth, or rescue, we may prevent embarrassment today but also block the deeper win: competence. Confidence grows when kids get to do hard things, solve problems, and see themselves as capable. Finally, we look at screen time and technology and how “safe and entertained” can come with a cost, reducing the real-world independence and problem-solving that builds resilient, confident kids.If you want practical parenting strategies that bridge overly gentle parenting and overly harsh discipline, this conversation gives you simple shifts you can start using today. Subscribe, share with a fellow parent, and leave a quick review so more families can find the support they need. What's one place you're ready to step back so your child can step up?✨Want more? ✨JOIN me in Inner Circle: https://courses.sustainableparenting.com/bundles/sustainable-parenting-inner-circle
Dr Boyce speaks about economic self esteem and why this matters for black institution building.
Find out where you are being held back. The quiz takes three minutes: amenkaur.com/quizYou have been trying harder than you have ever tried, and it is not working. This episode looks at what actually happens to your sense of worth when you lose the thing you had been proving it with, why affirmations can make it worse, and two things that genuinely help.Underneath most people-pleasing there is one thing going on. We are trying to prove we are worth something.But proving your worth and feeling your worth are two different things, and one does not lead to the other.In this episode I look at what actually happens when the thing you had been proving yourself through is taken away. Why effort stops working at exactly the point you need it most. Why the advice you have been given, including affirmations, can make it worse rather than better. And two things you can do this week that actually restore something.I also share what happened in my own working life, a client of mine who went from being made to feel less than to thriving in a different environment, and a wasp at my daughter's window.In this episode:Why losing a role can feel like losing yourselfWhat the pursuit of self-esteem actually costs youRigid persistence, and why trying harder is not the same as trying wellWhat stress does to the part of your brain that makes decisionsWhy affirmations backfire for the people who need them mostThe open tab, and why unfinished things drain youTwo things that give you your capacity backThe research referenced:Jennifer Crocker and Connie Wolfe, Contingencies of Self-Worth, Psychological Review, 2001Jennifer Crocker and Lora Park, The Costly Pursuit of Self-Esteem, Psychological Bulletin, 2004Robert Vallerand and colleagues, on harmonious and obsessive passion, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 2003Amy Arnsten, Stress signalling pathways that impair prefrontal cortex structure and function, Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 2009Joanne Wood, Elaine Perunovic and John Lee, Positive self-statements: power for some, peril for others, Psychological Science, 2009Kitty Klein and Adriel Boals, Expressive writing can increase working memory capacity, Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 2001Gabriel Radvansky and David Copeland, Walking through doorways causes forgetting, Memory and Cognition, 2006Marily Oppezzo and Daniel Schwartz, Give your ideas some legs, Journal of Experimental Psychology, 2014Find out where you are being held back. The quiz takes three minutes: amenkaur.com/quizIf this episode landed, rating the show is the single most useful thing you can do to help someone else find it.
Memories from your past can affect your self worth in the present. Marisa Franco, psychologist and author of the book Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment, shares a memory-updating technique you can use daily to boost your self-esteem and feel more secure.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include sponsor-free listening and convenient playlists of popular help topics like personal finance, getting healthy, and more. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
#364: In this week's episode of She's So Lucky, I'm sitting down with returning guest, psychologist, and bestselling author Dr. Marisa G. Franco to talk about the science of self-worth and why so much of what we call "identity" is actually just an old memory in disguise.You might remember Marisa from our February 2023 conversation on platonic intimacy, which ended up being our top episode of the year. She's back this time to talk about her new book, Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment, and this conversation picks up right where that one left off.Marisa breaks down the difference between the "good twin" and "bad twin" of high self-esteem, why the healthiest people are often the ones who feel their feelings instead of pushing them away, and how memory reconsolidation can actually change the way old pain sits in your body.Marisa and I talk about how attachment styles became status symbols, why "secure" turned into something people perform instead of something people feel, and why she prefers the term "secure-ish." We also talk about ambition, and why wanting more doesn't automatically mean you're operating from a wound.This one's tender, it's smart, and it's going to have you thinking about your own memories differently for a long time after you finish listening.This episode is for you if:You've ever felt like the other shoe is about to drop, even when things are going wellYou reject compliments or feel weird when people are nice to youYou've used attachment theory or self-help language to build an identity instead of understanding a feelingYou're tired of the "love yourself unconditionally, all the time" messaging and want something more realYou're questioning whether your ambition is coming from a healthy place or an old woundYou want to understand the actual neuroscience behind why certain memories keep showing up in your bodyYou're ready to stop shaming the parts of yourself that are still healingYou want language for what it feels like to be loved and still not feel lovableEpisode Links:Intimacy in Friendships: Having Healthier Friendships and Making Friends As An Adult with Dr. Marisa G. Franco: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YZPgrhNWqFtJLyN1BSj2r?si=338a3c77357d46e2Get Dr. Franco's new book Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment https://bookshop.org/a/55347/9798217046591Follow Dr. Franco on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisagfranco/Check out Dr. Franco's website: https://drmarisagfranco.com/Sponsors:Dae: Just for She's So Lucky listeners, visit https://www.daehair.com and use code LUCKY at checkout for 20% off your first purchase.Monarch: Monarch is the personal finance app that tracks everything — accounts, investments, savings goals, and spending. Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at https://www.monarch.com using promo code LUCKY.Opill: Preventing pregnancy is as easy as Opill. You can find Opill at most major retailers, in-stores and online.Bask & Lather: Explore viral bestsellers and products of healthier hair of ALL types from Bask and Lather. Go to https://www.baskandlatherco.com and use code LUCKY for 20% off.Shopify: Start your free trial at https://www.shopify.com/lucky.Cozy Earth: Head to https://www.cozyearth.com and use my code LUCKYLES for an exclusive 20% off on home and sleepwear.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dr. Marisa G. Franco, psychologist and author of the new book Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment, sits down with me to explore a side of attachment we don't talk about nearly enough: our relationship with ourselves. Together we explore: Why trying to "act secure" may actually leave you feeling more insecure. What it really means to become "secure-ish," and why security doesn't require getting rid of your anxiety, insecurity, or uncomfortable emotions. The surprising connection between attachment and self-worth, and why changing how you feel about yourself may require more than positive thinking. How experiences from your past can become a blueprint for what you expect from relationships today, and the fascinating science suggesting that blueprint can be edited. Why being the agreeable, easygoing person isn't always as healthy as it looks, and where all those suppressed emotions can eventually go. What your relationship with your own emotions has to do with how you respond when your child is having big ones. Why some parents find themselves losing it more with the people they love the most, even when they're working incredibly hard to stay calm. How learning to welcome the parts of yourself you've spent years trying to change may be one of the most powerful ways to build genuine security from the inside out. If you've ever wondered why you can understand secure attachment intellectually but still find yourself falling into old patterns, this conversation offers a very different way of thinking about what it actually means to feel secure, not just in your relationships, but within yourself. LEARN MORE ABOUT MY GUEST:
“I'm only as insecure as the parts of myself I leave in the shadows.” - Marisa G. Franco, PhDWelcome to A Mind of Her Own! I'm Jennifer Reid, MD, a psychiatrist and the author of Guilt Free: Reclaiming Your Life from Unreasonable Expectations. Today I'm joined by Dr. Marisa G Franco, psychologist, professor at the University of Maryland and author of the New York Times bestselling book, Platonic. Her latest book, Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment, arrives September 15th, 2026.Key Ideas1. Self-Worth vs. Self-Esteem. Self-worth means treating your internal world, especially your feelings, as if it matters. It has two parts: sensitivity (noticing how you feel) and responsiveness (doing something about it).2. Two Kinds of “High Self-Esteem”. Research shows people who report high self-esteem split into two very different groups: one is defensive, hostile, and takes feelings out on others; the other is compassionate, accountable, and has smooth relationships. The difference isn't whether they feel insecure; it's whether they can acknowledge it.3. “Secure-ish,” not Secure. Franco pushes back on treating “secure attachment” as a fixed, all-or-nothing identity to perform. True security is being honest about when you're anxious, avoidant, or want to withdraw, not hiding those parts.4. Memories are the Database of Self-Esteem. Because memories don't just record the past but predict the future, people with a history of neglect or harm may unconsciously expect rejection, so they resist fully internalizing love or praise, since believing in it now would make the eventual “fall” feel worse.“Tenderly tell the truth of your insecurities first to yourself and then to those who love you.” —Marisa G. Franco, PhDThanks for reading and listening to A Mind of Her Own! Subscribe (always free) to receive new posts and share my work.***Want to build community while lessening your guilt? Start your own Guilt Free Group here. (jenniferremd.com/guilt-free)Connect with your host, Jennifer Reid, MDDr. Jennifer Reid is a physician, the host of A Mind of Her Own, and the author of Guilt Free: Reclaiming Your Life from Unreasonable Expectations — available at major retailers.
What if the reason you struggle with self-love is because you were never taught to fully accept yourself? In this episode, I break down how childhood conditioning, self-judgment, and the need for external approval can shape the way you see yourself, and why true self-love starts with self-acceptance. I'll show you how to reconnect with your childhood self, give yourself the love and validation you've been searching for, and finally build a healthier relationship with yourself. Freedom Live is a 3-day live experience in Austin designed to help you break through what's keeping you from your next level. Get $50 off your ticket: https://robdial.short.gy/freedomlive The Mindset Mentor™ podcast is designed for anyone desiring motivation, direction, and focus in life. Past guests of The Mindset Mentor include Tony Robbins, Matthew McConaughey, Jay Shetty, Andrew Huberman, Lewis Howes, Gregg Braden, Rich Roll, and Dr. Steven Gundry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Have you ever finally gotten something that you thought would make you feel worthy, like a degree or a promotion, and you still felt like you weren't good enough? Or maybe when someone gives you a genuine compliment, you feel worse instead of better. My guest is Dr. Marisa Franco, a psychologist, professor at the University of Maryland, and New York Times bestselling author. And she says we've been lied to about what really builds self-worth. But the good news is, once we learn the truth, we can all increase our self-worth without achieving more. Some of the things we discuss are: Why compliments and success can actually feel threatening when you're struggling with self-worth The difference between the two kinds of high self-esteem (and how to tell which one you actually have) Why "I only date secure people" misses how humans actually work — and the case for being "secure-ish" instead Why memories are the "database of self-esteem" — and how the brain uses your past to predict your future How to go back to a painful memory and give your younger self exactly what they needed Why you don't have to remember what happened to heal past wounds The three-step framework to try the next time you feel bad about yourself Healthy ways to handle hard feelings The Therapist's Take: My top three strategies for building real self-worth starting today Related Episodes 219 — Stop Hating Yourself: A Step-by-Step Guide to Reclaiming Your Worth with Dr. Blaise Aguirre 104 — What Your Sentimental Keepsakes Reveal About Your Self-Worth Links & Resources Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment Connect with the Show Buy a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Sign Up for My Newsletter — https://amymorinlcsw.com/newsletter Sponsors AG1 — Save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at DrinkAG1.com/mentallystronger. Lola Blankets — Head to LolaBlankets.com and use code STRONGER to get 40% OFF your order. AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! One Skin — Go to oneskin.co/STRONGER and use code stronger to get up to 30% off your first 3 subscription orders Quince — Go to Quince.com/stronger for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Square — Get up to $200 off Square hardware at square.com/go/STRONGER. Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A year or two ago, I did a whole deep dive on positive thinking—and while we all know the importance of believing in ourselves, science actually shows that if you don't already have a strong sense of self-worth, positive thinking can backfire and hurt you more. That research uncovered by my friend Dr. Marisa G. Franco, was the result of years of study that completely changed how she thinks about self-esteem, self-love, and secure attachment. In this episode, Marisa is back to reframe the way we think about self-worth. We talk about why some of our hardest patterns may be rooted in old memories, why shaming ourselves into change doesn't actually help us change, and what it looks like to become a safe place for every version of ourselves—including the messy, needy, angry, or insecure ones. If you've spent years trying to fix yourself into finally feeling worthy, this conversation is going to give you a very different way forward. You can follow her on Instagram (@DrMarisaGFranco) or sign up for her free quiz (www.DrMarisaGFranco.com) to assess your friendship strengths. Complementary episodes: Past episode with Dr. Franco on friendship Order Sticky Habits! Sign up for the More for Moms Conference with $10 early bird pass: “LISTENER.” Join the Supporters Club to keep About Progress around for good. Get the free DSL Training. This episode brought to you by Quince. For free shipping on your order and 365-day returns at https://www.quince.com/monica. And by REBEL, your next favorite find is waiting at fromrebel.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if the things we chase to feel worthy—success, achievement, appearance, approval—can't actually give us the worth we're looking for? Ginny sits down with psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco to explore the ideas behind her new book, Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment. Dr. Franco explains why true self-worth isn't something we earn and why affirmations, compliments, and accomplishments can sometimes make people with low self-esteem feel even worse. They dive into the fascinating science of memory reconsolidation and how painful “open memories” from childhood and adulthood can continue shaping our relationships, emotions, and sense of self long after the event has passed. Dr. Franco shares practical ways to process those memories, work with emotions stored in the body, and become not perfectly secure—but “secure-ish.” They also explore parenting, attachment, trauma, friendship, and how technology can keep us from sitting with the very emotions that may be pointing us toward healing and deeper human connection. Grab Marisa's book here! ** A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them out below: My Green Mattress: Visit www.mygreenmattress.com and save 15% on your order during their Labor Day Sale. Plus, use code 1000hours for an additional $10 off your cart total when you purchase any mattress. BetterHelp: Visit www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS today to get 10% off your first month. Quince - Visit www.quince.com/outside and get free shipping and 365 day returns IXL Learning - Head to www.ixl.com/1000hours to get an exclusive 20% savings on your membership Whisker - Take care of your cats while taking an additional $50 off bundles with code 1000HOURS when you shop www.whisker.com/1000HOURS Looking for guided adventures that will blow you away with their attention to detail? Head to www.exploreworldwide.com and tell them 1KHO sent you! Muzzle Sleep Tape - Go to MuzzleSleep.com and use code 1000HOURS for 10% off. Zenni Optical- Go to www.zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order, plus free shipping on all U.S. orders over $65. Active Skin Repair - Don't forget to put this in your first aid kit! Visit ActiveSkinRepair.com and use the code 1000HOURS to save 20% on all Active Skin Repair products. Boll & Branch - Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/1000hours with code 1000hours Ka'Chava - Go to https://kachava.com and use code 1000HOURS for 15% off your first order. Hey Polo - Protect your loved ones without spying on them. Go to heypolo.com/1000hours or use code 1000HOURS and get 70% off your first year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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/HenryJEvansWhat 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.
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Sometimes the hardest part isn't knowing what to do. It's having the mental capacity to do one more damn thing.This week, I'm talking off the cuff about the invisible mental weight I've been carrying with back-to-school, parenting, diabetes care, work, routines, and all the little things that somehow end up taking up so much space in your brain.And yes, this still connects to emotional eating, body image, and weight loss because none of that happens in a bubble. Sometimes you don't need more discipline. You need fewer tabs open, a lower barrier to entry, and a little more awareness of what you're actually carrying.Irresistible Links:
If you're the woman who holds everything together—the good mom, reliable friend, capable employee, partner who manages the schedules, emotions, details, and needs of everyone around you—this conversation might hit close to home. I'm talking with psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Marisa G. Franco, author of Platonic and Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment, about why real self-worth isn't about convincing yourself that you're confident or learning to appear more secure. For the full show notes, kindly go to this podcast episode link: https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/what-if-being-fine-is-actually-keeping-you-stuck/ 4 Ways I Can Support You In Drinking Less + Living More Join The Sobriety Starter Kit, the only sober coaching course designed specifically for busy women. My proven, step-by-step sober coaching program will teach you exactly how to stop drinking — and how to make it the best decision of your life. Save your seat in my FREE MASTERCLASS, 5 Secrets To Successfully Take a Break From Drinking Grab the Free 30-Day Guide To Quitting Drinking, 30 Tips For Your First Month Alcohol-Free. Connect with me for free sober coaching tips, updates + videos on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok @hellosomedaysober. Love The Podcast and Want To Say Thanks? ☕ Buy me a coffee! In the true spirit of Seattle, coffee is my love language. So if you want to support the hours that go into creating this show each week, click this link to buy me a coffee and I'll run to the nearest Starbucks + lift a Venti Almond Milk Latte and toast to you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hellosomeday
I break down the difference between self-esteem and self-worth, and why becoming more successful, capable, or accomplished may not resolve the deeper feeling that something is wrong with you. I explore how shame, neglect, abandonment, and other early experiences can shape our sense of worth and lead us to believe that we have to constantly prove our value.I also share practical ways to separate who we are from what we do, treat ourselves as inherently worthy, and begin expressing our needs honestly in our relationships. Ultimately, I explain how we can move from “I have to prove that I matter” to genuinely experiencing that we matter.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Why Success Doesn't Fix Self-Worth02:25 - Self-Esteem vs. Self-Worth04:00 - How Childhood Experiences Shape Self-Worth05:53 - How Shame Covers Up Your Sense of Self07:16 - The Trap of Proving Your Worth08:20 - Why Achievement Isn't Enough10:53 - The Question “Am I Okay?”11:25 - Separate Who You Are From What You Do12:29 - “I Am a Good Man”13:42 - Mistakes Don't Define Who You Are14:18 - Your Sense of Self Is Not Broken15:23 - You Cannot Heal What You Cannot Separate From15:48 - Finding Worth in Relationships16:09 - Experiencing Love Without Having to Earn It18:28 - Why You Need to Express Your Needs19:18 - Moving From Control to Trust20:41 - The Two Parts of Self-Worth20:56 - What Would You Do If You Knew You Mattered?21:21 - Expressing Your Needs in Relationships***Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worthPick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard about attachment but don't know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they're looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyFor more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram
You'd call yourself confident. You have high self-esteem. You show up for your people. So a book about worth? That's for someone else… right? That's exactly what Danielle thought before she cracked open Dr. Marisa G. Franco's new book and realized, ten pages in, that she had no idea how much of her own self-worth work she'd been skipping.In this episode, Danielle sits down with psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Marisa G. Franco to talk about her new book Worth, which she calls the prequel to Platonic. They unpack why unworthiness is really an inability to process love, how performing "goodness" in your friendships actually disconnects you from them, what it looks like when two types of high self-esteem show up in the same friend group, and why the goal isn't "I am worthy;” it's something far more radical.CHAPTERS:Why unworthiness makes love slip right off you — even when it's right in front of youThe two types of high self-esteem and why one of them makes you a worse friendHow "being good" trains you to abandon yourself in your friendshipsWhy forcing a compliment on a friend who rejects it isn't actually loveThe difference between bending for a friend and feeling personally compromisedWorth isn't "I am worthy" — it's something more radical than that
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 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.
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Are you low on self-esteem lately? We are so excited to have Dr. Marisa Franco back on the podcast! In today's episode of The Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast, we get into why success, love, compliments, and connection can actually feel threatening when you struggle with self-worth; why positive affirmations sometimes make you feel worse; and how old experiences can continue influencing your reactions even when you don't consciously remember them.Marisa is a psychologist, international speaker, New York Times bestselling author of Platonic, and author of the new book Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment.Marisa also walks us through her Feel, Heal, Do practice for navigating insecurity in real time and explains why trying not to feel anger, jealousy, rejection, shame, or hurt can actually make those emotions louder.Healing isn't about becoming so “secure” that you never feel insecure again.It's about learning not to abandon yourself when you do.This conversation is science-backed, compassionate, practical, and packed with moments that will completely change the way you understand yourself.Dr. Marisa Franco's Links: Books: Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and—Keep Friends and Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure AttachmentInstagram: DrMarisaGFrancoLinkedIn: Dr. Marisa G. FrancoWebsite: www.DrMarisaGFranco.com(00:00:54) Welcome back Dr. Marisa Franco and introducing Worth(00:05:17) Why trying to “act secure” can actually make us more insecure(00:09:50) Self-sabotage: Why success and happiness can feel threatening(00:14:17) How to recognize insecurity in the moment and in the past(00:17:50) Why positive affirmations don't always work(00:24:10) How memories shape self-worth and how we can change their impact(00:29:19) Trauma, implicit memories, and feelings you can't explain(00:35:00) Why women invalidate their own emotions to protect other people(00:39:15) The suppression/rumination cycle(00:47:13) What if feeling worthy seems impossible?(00:53:10) A red flag you shouldn't ignore.Want to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.Thick Thighs Save Lives Workout ProgramsConstantly Varied Gear's Workout LeggingsDisclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, treatment, or advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, medications, supplements, or healthcare plan.
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.comWhat 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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A standard isn't a standard unless it's enforced. That's the line JP Nerbun keeps coming back to in this solo episode, his first since the podcast's earliest days back in 2017.JP unpacks twelve mistakes transformational coaches make, opening with the story of Anson Dorrance, the UNC women's soccer coach who paired relationship-building with ruthless competition, and closing with the story of a former player, Akeel, whose season turned around once the team held the line.This one is for coaches who've leaned hard into building relationships and empowering players, and who might be ready to hear where that approach needs more edge, not less.Chapters(00:00) Intro: The Anson Dorrance Story(03:30) Why JP Is Going Solo Today(05:30) The 2016 Standards Story(09:00) Mistakes 1-2: Winning and Intensity(12:30) Mistakes 3-4: Self-Esteem, Belonging(18:00) Mistakes 5-6: Happiness, Playing Hero(21:30) Mistakes 7-8: Goals, Price to Belong(25:00) Mistakes 9-10: Life Beyond Sports(28:00) Mistakes 11-12: No Real ConsequencesTOC 3-2-13 Quotes | 2 Questions | 1 ResourceYour fast-track to the episode's most actionable ideas."A standard isn't a standard unless it's enforced."JP Nerbun"Shut the door and make them open it."JP Nerbun"Empathy without accountability is a short-sighted attempt to relieve human suffering."Anna Lembke, quoted by JP Nerbun2 Questions for Your TeamQ1: Where in our program do we say we have a standard, but haven't actually enforced it this season?Q2: What's the price to belong on this team right now, and is it high enough that being here actually means something?1 Resource to Go DeeperInside Out Coaching by Joe EhrmannOne of the foundational books on transformational coaching, and the source of the "Messiah complex" idea JP references in this episode.Search "Inside Out Coaching Joe Ehrmann" wherever you buy books.Key TakeawaysWinning Still Matters for Transformational CoachesA Standard Isn't Real Until It's EnforcedYou Can't Give Players Self-Esteem, They Have to Earn ItReal Consequences, Not Just Hard ConversationsThe Price to Belong Has to Be High Enough to MatterGet the notes and tools:tocculture.comJoin TOC Coach, community, courses, and live coaching:tocculture.comBetter Coaches. Better Leaders. Better Culture.
Want more support check out these free resources below:6 Mistakes To Avoid in Dating for Confidence:https://the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset.kit.com/6datingtips5 Keys of Confidence for Entrepreneurs: the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset.kit.com/5keysofconfidencefornewentrepreneurs 6 Keys for Self Esteem:the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset.kit.com/6selfesteemessentials Build Confidence Build Your Voice:the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset.kit.com/shareyourvoice Has someone ever cut you off, talked over you, or dismissed what you said—and you just... went quiet after that? In this honest and practical solo episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, I'm breaking down what to actually do when you feel shut down by someone, and how one moment of being silenced can quietly convince you to stay small for far longer than it should.If you've ever left a conversation, meeting, or relationship feeling smaller than when you walked in, this episode will help you understand what's really happening when you get shut down—and give you the tools to recover your voice instead of letting that moment become your new normal.
Do you ever beat yourself up when things go wrong? Maybe you're late, your kids are melting down, your house is a mess, or you feel like you should be handling everything better.For many women with ADHD, negative self-talk can become a constant background noise. But what if the answer isn't trying to build higher self-esteem? What if it's learning self-compassion?In this episode, we're talking about the difference between self-esteem and self-compassion, and why self-compassion can be a much healthier and more sustainable way to feel good about yourself.You'll learn Kristin Neff's three-part self-compassion break:
So much of the self-help world teaches us that the solution to our problems is to become a better, more healed, more secure version of ourselves. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Marisa G. Franco, author of Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment, to challenge that idea and talk about why self-worth starts with acknowledging who you actually are, not trying to erase the parts of yourself you do not like.Dr. Franco and I talk about why insecurities are not proof that something is wrong with you, how striving to be “securely attached” can become another form of self-rejection, and why acknowledging your full internal experience is the first step toward change. Listen in to learn why healing is not about becoming someone else, but about creating a relationship with yourself where you can acknowledge the full truth of who you are and still know you are worthy.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/524Watch episodes over on YouTube: youtube.com/@karaloewentheilcoachingFollow along on Instagram: instagram.com/karaloewentheil/Learn more about Dr. Franco's books and work: https://drmarisagfranco.com/Mentioned in this episode:We're Hiring a Marketing ManagerGo to unfuckyourbrain.com/hiring to learn more.FREE LIVE WORKSHOP: The One Big AskIn one free hour, find the ask most worth making, assess exactly what's blocking you, and learn what it takes to speak up anyway. September 9, 2026 · 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. ETSign up for The One Big Ask Workshop here
In this episode, I answer a collection of parent questions around one central concern: what do we do when a child seems to be struggling with who they are? I talk about signs that can point to a shaky sense of identity, including anxiety, negative self-talk, constantly changing how they present socially, and difficulty believing in their own competence. I introduce the concept of the "looking glass self" and explain how children gradually form beliefs about themselves based on what is reflected back to them by the people around them. I also explain why both criticism and excessive praise can interfere with healthy self-concept development, and why encouragement is so powerful. When parents consistently communicate messages like "I trust you," "I believe in you," and "you can figure this out," children begin to internalize those beliefs for themselves. What we reflect back to our children matters, and over time, those reflections help shape who they believe they are becoming. Ask Me Questions: Call (813) 812-5525, or email: brenna@thekidcounselor.com My New Book! Parent Companion for Play Therapy: Want to go deeper into the concepts discussed in this series? Check out Parent Companion for Play Therapy, created to help parents better understand their child, the play therapy process, and how lasting emotional growth takes place. https://www.amazon.com/Parent-Companion-Play-Therapy-Understanding/dp/B0H2D98F18/ My First Book: Device Detox: A Parent's Guide To Reducing Usage, Preventing Tantrums, And Raising Happier Kids https://a.co/d/bThnKH9 Podcast HQ: https://www.playtherapyparenting.com/ My Newsletter Signup: https://www.playtherapyparenting.com/newsletter/ My Podcast Partner, Gabb Wireless: https://www.playtherapyparenting.com/gabb/ Common References: Landreth, G.L. (2023). Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship (4th ed.). Routledge. Landreth, G.L., & Bratton, S.C. (2019). Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT): An Evidence-Based 10-Session Filial Therapy Model (2nd ed.). Routledge.
Gwen & Kate make up for 2 weeks off with classic wiffle waffle, covering AI, being present, READING BOOKS, how to capture real gratitude, the miracle of life, five words to get tattooed on your arm and why it's ok to totally avoid the news. Though as a result, Gwen doesn't know who the artist Self Esteem is. Support Gwen & Kate by subscribing (or doing a one off month) to Patreon, from as little as £3. We'd love you forever. :) Find out more!For all RUMP info in one place: visit our linkt.reeGet a shout-out:Want a mention on the next RUMPette? Tell us your feedback or what you do to make yourself feel good: rightupmypodcast@gmail.comSupport RUMP: If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, share with your friends and leave a review. It takes less than 60 seconds and really makes a difference in helping people discover the podcast. Thank you!Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: Right Up My Podcast | PatreonOr, if you'd like to make a one-off donation, you can buy us a virtual coffee from Buy Me a Coffee!Be social with us:Instagram Facebook TikTokThank you to our team:Music – Andrew GrimesArtwork – Erica Frances GeorgeSocial Media – Kate BallsRUMPette Voiceover – Dave Jones
Send us Fan MailWilkinson talks with author Marc Gauss about his memoir, the life experiences that shaped it, and why he decided to write so openly about sex, shame, identity, and healing. The conversation follows Marc's path from a rigid religious upbringing through conversion therapy, sex work, and later finding a more integrated, authentic life. In this episode, they explore how compartmentalizing affects gay men, why self-esteem can be so fragile, and how forgiveness can mean releasing yourself rather than excusing someone else. Marc also shares how being seen, touched, and treated with care changed the way he understood his work and himself.
Want more support check out these free resources below:6 Mistakes To Avoid in Dating for Confidence:https://the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset.kit.com/6datingtips5 Keys of Confidence for Entrepreneurs: the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset.kit.com/5keysofconfidencefornewentrepreneurs 6 Keys for Self Esteem:the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset.kit.com/6selfesteemessentials Build Confidence Build Your Voice:the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset.kit.com/shareyourvoice Are you waiting to arrive somewhere—a title, a milestone, a version of yourself—before you'll finally feel confident and certain? In this honest solo episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, I'm breaking down why so many of us treat confidence like a destination instead of a decision, and why that mindset quietly keeps us stuck, hidden, and waiting for a moment that never actually arrives.If you've told yourself "I'll feel confident once I..."—once you get the promotion, once you've done it a hundred times, once you finally feel ready—this episode will help you see that certainty isn't something you find out there. It's something you choose to practice right here, right now.
Cameron is joined by Ashley Stahl, a best-selling author and speaker, and they discuss the importance of personal branding for practice owners. They explore Ashley's journey from a career in counterterrorism to becoming a sought-after speaker, emphasizing the impact of TEDx talks on personal branding. The conversation highlights the significance of preparation, authenticity, and original thinking in effective speaking, as well as the elements that make a speaker unforgettable.Cameron and Ashley talk about the importance of personal experiences in shaping self-esteem and how they can be effectively used in public speaking. Ashley emphasizes the need for speakers to connect personal moments to their professional topics, creating engaging openings that resonate with audiences. They also highlight the challenges of visibility and authority in medical practices, the significance of defining goals for speaking engagements, and the balance between personal branding and audience engagement. Finally, the economics of thought leadership and the value of having a well-prepared talk are explored.Listen In!Thank you for listening to this episode of Medical Millionaire!Takeaways:Personal branding is crucial for practice owners.Social media, especially Instagram, is vital for patient acquisition.Preparation is key to effective speaking.Authenticity and intuition enhance a speaker's message.Original thinking resonates more with audiences than generic advice.TEDx talks can significantly boost personal branding.Engaging storytelling is essential for memorable speeches.Transformational messages provide actionable insights for the audience.Speakers should focus on their unique perspectives.The energy and conviction of a speaker can influence their effectiveness. Personal experiences significantly impact self-esteem and confidence.Engaging openings in speeches can draw from personal stories.Moments, not events, resonate more with audiences.Crafting a speech involves connecting personal moments to professional topics.Visibility and authority are crucial for medical practitioners.Defining clear goals can guide effective speaking.Personal branding should serve the audience, not just the speaker's ego.Paid speaking engagements differ from speaking for visibility.Building a brand requires consistent effort across multiple platforms.Having a well-prepared talk can lead to significant opportunities.Medical Millionaire: The Blueprint for Scaling a World-Class Medical Aesthetics PracticeWelcome to Medical Millionaire, the go-to podcast for forward-thinking Medspa owners, Medical Aesthetics leaders, Plastic Surgery & Dermatology practices, Concierge Wellness clinics, and Elective Healthcare entrepreneurs who are ready to scale with intention and operate like a true, high-performing business.If you're building, growing, optimizing, or preparing to exit your aesthetics or wellness practice, this show is your competitive advantage.Hosted by Cameron Hemphill Your Guide to Sustainable, Scalable Growth Your host, Cameron Hemphill, is one of the most trusted growth strategists in Medical Aesthetics and Elective Wellness.With over 10 years in the industry, Cameron has helped scale 1,000+ practices and more than 2,300 providers, working alongside the most recognized KOLs, national brands, EMRs, tech companies, and private equity groups, shaping the future of aesthetics. From marketing to operations, from finance to leadership, Cameron brings a real-world, data-driven perspective on what it takes to turn a practice into a powerful business engine.What This Podcast Is All About: Each episode takes you behind the scenes of the fastest-growing practices in the country, revealing the systems, strategies, and mindset required to win in today's Medical Aesthetics landscape.Expect tactical insights, step-by-step frameworks, and conversations with:Industry thought leadersTop injectors & medical directorsEMR & tech innovatorsOperations expertsMarketing strategistsPrivate equity & M&A advisorsWellness and longevity pioneersThis is where aesthetics, business, technology, and wellness converge. What You'll Learn on Medical Millionaire Every week, you'll access expert guidance to help you scale profitably and predictably, including:Marketing & Brand PositioningCRM + Lead Management SystemsPatient Acquisition & ConversionEMR Optimization & Tech Stack ArchitectureSales Psychology & Consultation MasteryFinance, KPIs, and Practice EconomicsOperational Workflows & AutomationIndustry Trends Backed by Real Benchmark DataPatient Retention & Lifetime Value ExpansionMindset, Leadership & Team DevelopmentWhether you're opening your first location or running a multi-million-dollar enterprise, you'll gain the clarity and direction to grow with confidence. A Show Designed for Every Stage of Practice Growth Medical Millionaire breaks down the journey into four essential stages, showing you exactly how to move from one to the next:Startup – Build the foundation and attract your first wave of patientsGrowth – Scale revenue, expand services, and strengthen operationsOptimize – Increase efficiency, margins, and customer experienceExit – Prepare your practice for maximum valuation and acquisitionIf You're Ready to Grow, This Is Where You Start. Tune in weekly for actionable insights, expert interviews, and the exact playbooks high-performing practices use to dominate their markets. This is the podcast for Medspa owners who want more than a job; they want a scalable, profitable, industry-leading business. Welcome to Medical Millionaire.Let's build your practice into the empire it deserves to be.
If you've ever wondered whether you're doing enough to help your child feel good about themselves, Dr. Lisa Damour has curated her most essential guidance on confidence, self-esteem & self-compassion into one episode for you. This encore “Best of Ask Lisa” compilation offers a research-backed roadmap for raising kids with a solid sense of self-worth — and for parents who want to model that from the inside out. This episode also features conversations with three leading experts: Dr. Tovah Klein, Dr. Sue Varma, and Dr. Traci Baxley.
If you've ever wondered whether you're doing enough to help your child feel good about themselves, Dr. Lisa Damour has curated her most essential guidance on confidence, self-esteem & self-compassion into one episode for you. This encore “Best of Ask Lisa” compilation offers a research-backed roadmap for raising kids with a solid sense of self-worth — and for parents who want to model that from the inside out. This episode also features conversations with three leading experts: Dr. Tovah Klein, Dr. Sue Varma, and Dr. Traci Baxley.
You can find more from Alexandra here:AtHomeHypnosis.comThetaSpringHypnosis.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H16H4KTQWhat actually happens in a hypnotic state—and what can it teach us about accessing our most authentic voice? In this fascinating episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Alexandra Janelli, hypnotherapist, author, and practice coach with sixteen years of private client work in New York City, to explore what really happens beneath the surface of the conscious mind and how practitioners—and everyday people—can move beyond scripts to access something more authentic.Alexandra is the founder of Theta Spring Hypnosis and At Home Hypnosis, and bestselling author of "Advanced Hypnosis: A Practitioner's Guide Beyond Scripts and Techniques." Featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Vogue, and Oprah Magazine, and recognised as Best of New York for hypnotherapy, she shares how the hypnotic state reveals the parts of ourselves we've learned to silence—and how reconnecting with them unlocks genuine self-trust and visibility.
Not everything is an anxiety disorder, but people pleasing and low self-esteem feed into it constantly. This week we talk about why the two overlap so heavily, and why learning to desensitize almost always requires putting yourself first, which can feel like the least safe thing in the world if pleasing people is how you've kept yourself safe.We get into what people pleasing actually looks like, from constant scanning of other people's moods to guilt as a baseline feeling, why it's usually a learned response rather than a personality trait, and why exposure work doesn't work without some baseline self-acceptance. We also talk about why the values underneath people pleasing, kindness, cooperation, and community, aren't the problem. It's when they become the only way you're allowed to exist.Plus Did It Anyway wins, including six flights taken through a lifelong fear of flying.----Want to talk about this episode, interact with us, and communicate with others that are sharing your experience? We're hanging out in the Disordered Community Spacehttps://disordered.fm/community----The Disordered Guide to Health Anxiety is available now:https://www.disordered.fm/the-disordered-guide-to-health-anxiety/---Struggling with worry and rumination that you feel you can't stop or control? Check out Worry and Rumination Explained, a two hour pre-recorded workshop produced by Josh and Drew. -----Got questions or did it anyways to share? Send us an email or voicemail on our website.https://disordered.fm---Disclaimer: Disordered is not therapy or a replacement for therapy. Listening to Disordered does not create a therapeutic relationship between you and the hosts or guests of the podcast. Information here is provided for psychoeducational purposes. As always, please consult your mental health and/or medical care providers. If you are having a mental health crisis, always reach out immediately for in-person help.
Want more support check out these free resources below:6 Mistakes To Avoid in Dating for Confidence:https://the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset.kit.com/6datingtips5 Keys of Confidence for Entrepreneurs: the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset.kit.com/5keysofconfidencefornewentrepreneurs 6 Keys for Self Esteem:the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset.kit.com/6selfesteemessentials Build Confidence Build Your Voice:the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset.kit.com/shareyourvoice Why do you keep second-guessing decisions you actually already know the answer to? In this honest solo episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, I'm breaking down the real, often-overlooked reason behind chronic self-doubt—and why it has less to do with the decision itself and everything to do with a visibility wound quietly running underneath it.If you've got a story, message, or idea you believe in, but you keep asking for everyone else's opinion before trusting your own, this episode will help you understand exactly where that second-guessing comes from and how to finally start trusting your own voice again.
In today's episode we discuss ways to build your self esteem after going through a painful break up. Enjoy!For AD FREE episodes SUBSCRIBE here:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drmichelle/subscribePLEASE SHARE this episode on your social media platforms!
Want more support check out these free resources below:6 Mistakes To Avoid in Dating for Confidence:https://the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset.kit.com/6datingtips5 Keys of Confidence for Entrepreneurs: the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset.kit.com/5keysofconfidencefornewentrepreneurs 6 Keys for Self Esteem:the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset.kit.com/6selfesteemessentials Build Confidence Build Your Voice:the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset.kit.com/shareyourvoice Are you quietly shrinking yourself without even realising it? In this eye-opening solo episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, I'm breaking down the 5 subtle signs that you're hiding, holding back, and dimming your voice—often without noticing it's even happening—so you can finally recognise the pattern and start showing up fully.If you've got a story or message you're meant to share but keep making yourself smaller in meetings, conversations, or opportunities, this episode will help you spot the visibility wounds quietly running the show and give you a clear path back to being seen and heard.
We're so excited to welcome Dr. Marisa Franco back to the podcast for the third time to talk about something so many of us struggle with: feeling worthy. We're diving into why simply telling ourselves to “love ourselves” doesn't always work, how our past experiences continue to shape the way we see ourselves today, and what it can look like to meet ourselves with more understanding instead of trying to force ourselves to feel differently. We also talk about how our own self-worth impacts the way we show up for our kids and how we can help the next generation build a healthier relationship with themselves.Key Topics CoveredWhy insecurity can actually be an adaptive responseHow attachment theory can become another form of perfectionismWhy some people struggle to receive complimentsThe connection between self-worth, memories, and our emotional responsesHow to recognize, regulate, and respond to difficult emotionsCONNECT WITH DR. MARISA FRANCO:Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisagfranco Check out her website: https://drmarisagfranco.com/ Pre-order Marisa's new book, Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment here: https://amzlink.to/az0RRIqPA4gxbListen to her past episodes on HERself: 59. The Challenge and Triumphs of Adult Friendships https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/herself/id1489878793?i=1000505703230 314. Attachment Styles in Adult Friendships https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/herself/id1489878793?i=1000739104904 LINKS AND RESOURCES:LMNT: Free Sample Pack with purchase: drinkLMNT.com/HERSELF SITKA SEAFOOD: Visit https://sitkaseafoodmarket.com/pages/herself for $35 Off + free salmon burgers for a year with a continuous subscription. The code HERSELF25 should auto-apply when using this linkLet's connect!HERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was brought to you by the Pivot Ball Change Network.
I sit down with psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco to break down the crucial differences between fragile self-esteem and true, lasting self-worth. We explore why traditional self-help advice often backfires, how unresolved "open" memories quietly drive present-day reactivity, and why healing requires loving self-acceptance rather than trying to eradicate your flaws. Dr. Franco also shares practical, science-backed tools - including memory reconsolidation and somatic exercises - to help you build a grounded foundation of internal security.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00:00 - Introduction & Self-Worth vs. Self-Esteem00:03:03 - Why Positive Self-Talk Can Backfire00:04:40 - Open Memories: The Database of Self-Esteem00:07:00 - Moving Past Self-Evaluation to Authenticity00:09:23 - Rethinking Attachment Theory and the "Secure" Ideal00:13:40 - Why You Can't Coerce Yourself Into Healing00:18:07 - Memory Reconsolidation and Updating the Past00:28:46 - Implicit Memory, the Amygdala, and Somatic Triggers00:35:36 - Separating Personhood and Self-Worth from Performance00:43:49 - Deep Exploration vs. Superficial Acceptance00:46:46 - Relational Expressions of Low Self-Worth00:53:00 - Working Memory Theory, Tetris, and Somatic Tools***Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worthPick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard about attachment but don't know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they're looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyFor more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram
You can find more from Jay here:https://jayabbasi.me/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcasthttps://facebook.com/thejayabbasihttps://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/What if success isn't about avoiding pressure—but learning to master it without burning out? In this high-impact episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Jay Abbasi, global keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, coach, and former Tesla leader, to explore how professionals can thrive under intense pressure with clarity, energy, and purpose instead of running on empty.At Tesla, Jay led national training programs for over 1,000 employees, and has since coached leaders at Google, Amazon, TikTok, Wells Fargo, and more. As host of the top-rated podcast Unstuck with Jay Abbasi, and featured in Forbes Founder, Authority Magazine, and Medium, Jay blends corporate experience with deep expertise in mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing to help high performers find their voice again when pressure threatens to silence it.
Want more support check out these free resources below:6 Mistakes To Avoid in Dating for Confidence:https://the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset.kit.com/6datingtips5 Keys of Confidence for Entrepreneurs: the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset.kit.com/5keysofconfidencefornewentrepreneurs 6 Keys for Self Esteem:the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset.kit.com/6selfesteemessentials Build Confidence Build Your Voice:the-self-esteem-and-confidence-mindset.kit.com/shareyourvoice Have you noticed that the more you scroll, compare, and measure yourself against everyone else, the smaller your voice gets? In this honest solo episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, I'm breaking down why comparison is one of the sneakiest visibility wounds out there—quietly convincing you to shrink, stay silent, and hide your message instead of sharing it with the world.If you've got a story or message you're meant to share but keep talking yourself out of it because "someone's already doing it better," this episode will help you understand exactly what comparison is costing you—and how to reclaim the voice it's been slowly muting.