{"id":9455,"date":"2026-03-11T16:41:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T21:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=9455"},"modified":"2026-03-11T16:41:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T21:41:10","slug":"wellness-wednesday-self-esteem-vs-self-confidence-and-yes-those-are-cute-shoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=9455","title":{"rendered":"Wellness Wednesday: Self-Esteem vs. Self-Confidence \u2014 And Yes, Those Are Cute Shoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_1543\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-9455-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/WellnessWednesday326.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/WellnessWednesday326.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/WellnessWednesday326.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcast Summary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s the difference between self-esteem and self-confidence\u2014and why does something as simple as a pair of shoes sometimes spark the conversation? In this Wellness Wednesday episode, Beth, Robin, and Jeff explore how the way we present ourselves can shape how we feel on the inside. From compliments and comments to personal style choices, the crew reflects on how outside voices and inner dialogue influence confidence and self-worth. Do we dress for comfort, expression, or approval? And how do we find the balance between listening to feedback and staying true to ourselves? Join the Wellness Wednesday crew as they unpack identity, style, and the journey toward feeling comfortable in your own skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?cat=532\">Check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Show Hosts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robin Ennis on the web at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.robinennislcsw.com\/\">www.robinennislcsw.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Beth Gustin, LPC, NCC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, CAGCS, PLGS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.transitioningthroughchange.com\/\">Www.transitioningthroughchange.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can leave a message for Beth and Robin by calling 612-367-6093. They are looking forward to hearing from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for listening!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_1545\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-9455-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/WellnessWednesday326.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/WellnessWednesday326.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/WellnessWednesday326.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/WellnessWednesday326.mp3 Podcast Summary: What\u2019s the difference between self-esteem and self-confidence\u2014and why does something as simple as a pair of shoes sometimes spark the conversation? In this Wellness Wednesday episode, Beth, Robin, and Jeff explore how the way we present ourselves can shape how we feel on the inside. From compliments and comments to personal style [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9311,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"audio","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[494,532],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9455","post","type-post","status-publish","format-audio","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-personalcare","category-wellness-wednesday","post_format-post-format-audio"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0035.png","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p6rcRg-2sv","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":8218,"url":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=8218","url_meta":{"origin":9455,"position":0},"title":"Empowering Yourselves and Standing Up for Yourself Takes a Lot More Courage than You May Think","author":"Blind Abilities Team","date":"March 27, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Podcast Summary: In this 30th\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0episode of\u00a0Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC, Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explore self-advocacy and Self-Confidence. 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