The Confidence Diaries: Recent Episodes
Lindsay Reid
In this podcast, experienced coach Lindsay Reid shares stories and experiences from her own life, along with her guests, and reveals tools and strategies to help us all feel more confident across many areas of life. From confidence at work, to confidence when dating, or when going through a break-up, to wedding confidence, to confidence as a parent, to confidence when running your own business, we'll be covering everything you can think of!
Lindsay believes that life truly begins when we learn to enjoy being ourselves. She's on a mission to help others ditch insecurities, low self-esteem and negative self-talk in favour of living a confident and enjoyable life where they can thrive and do all of the things they want to do.
Get listening to boost your confidence and become the happiest, most content version of yourself.......
In this episode, Lindsay is joined by super-planner Heather Offord from Clarity Consultants who helps businesses plan their growth. Heather shares her journey from burnout to dedicated diary planner, how she manages her diary and her time and her approach to planning for the year ahead.
In this solo episode, Lindsay runs through a series of super-helpful questions to reflect positively and helpfully on 2024 - and shares her own thoughts on her year, what went well, what could have gone better and lessons learned.
In this episode Lindsay talks about having the ability to back yourself in any situation to do what you need to do, to achieve what you want to achieve. She talks about the importance of gathering helpful evidence and achievements along the way and how to remove that 'I can't' mentality.
In this episode, Lindsay is joined by emotional mastery coach Cat Paterson for a thought-provoking and chat about managing life's mental load. Expect to hear from Cat what makes up our mental load and how to ease the weight of it on our shoulders, why it's so important to understand our thoughts and learn to use them in a helpful way to navigate life's ups and downs.....and Cat also shares her approach to finding the joy in life and creating a life of prosperity that works for you.
To find out more about Cat visit her website at https://catpaterson.com/ or her Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/catpatersonstg
In this episode Lindsay talks about learning to be OK with people flowing in and out of your life and also shares some red and green flags that she looks for when it comes to the people in her life.
In this episode Lindsay talks about time, how important it is to her, how to try and maximise the return we get on our time, as well as sharing what she wants to work on herself when it comes to managing her time and fitting things in.
In this episode Lindsay talks about how to tackle difficult decisions, and how to know how much time to spend on making decisions. She also shares her key things to consider when making a tricky decision.
In this episode, Lindsay talks about the importance of learning as we go and how that often involves changing our minds as we grow through lives. She shares her own experiences as well as her advice.
In this episode Lindsay discusses how to make decisions when it comes to opportunities in your life - she talks about why saying no to opportunities can often lead you closer to your goals than saying yes, and shares her simple framework for assessing opportunities.
In this episode Lindsay talks about the importance of having fun in our lives, and how we can lose our sense of fun as we get older with more reponsibiities and things to think about - she shares her tips to create more fun in our lives and to remember and recreate those carefree days from the past!
In this episode Lindsay talks about making big career or life moves - she shares some of the big leaps of faith she's taken throughout her life so far and talks through some of the reminders that she finds helpful when making a big life change.
In this episode Lindsay shares the signs that indicate when she is reaching her maximum stress levels, and the steps and thought processes that help her unwind a bit and take a break.
In this episode, Lindsay talks about learning to bounce back from life's disappointments and setbacks. She shares her own experience and advice on how to bounce back after being let down by people or having to deal with life's big stuff that can be overwhelming at times.
In this episode Lindsay discusses having the confidence to challenge our decisions to ensure we are making choices that will help lead us to our long-term goals, and how sometimes we need to challenge how we feel about taking action in order to move forward.
In this episide, Lindsay talks about the thing she does to maintain a 'bubble' around her that supports her mental health and discusses why this can be such an important step to take for all of us.
In this episode, Lindsay talks about the importance of finding people who contribute positively to your life, whether that's friends, or colleagues and really understanding what situations and environments work best for you.
This episode is a re-run from January 2023, after its popularity when it was initially released......in this episode Lindsay outlines some of the most common pitfalls when setting intentions at the beginning of a new year and shares her tried and tested method to start the year with confidence.....so that we can enjoy it, embrace it and make the most of it, not just in January but for the whole 12 months.
Find me on Instagram at @lindsay.reid_
In this episode Lindsay talks about Confidence In Your Festive Food Choices - and it applies to food choices more generally too. As a body confidence and relationship with food coach, this is something Lindsay has coached clients on for years....and in this episode she shares her key areas to focus on when it comes to making food choices that help you feel good, what to avoid, how to learn to listen to your body more and how to avoid that constant yo-yo mentality of starting a new diet in January.....again.
Find Lindsay on Instagram at @lindsay.reid_
In this episode Lindsay is joined by businesswoman and mum Victorial Halliday who runs global brand building company Victoria Halliday Consultancy. Lindsay and Vic discuss the never-ending demands, challenges and joys of running a business and being a mum to a young child, and Vic shares her fascinating career story, her heart-warming journey to becoming a mum and how she manages to juggle life's demands on a daily basis.
Get in touch...
Lindsay: Instagram - @lindsay.reid_
Victoria: Instagram - vichalliday_consultancy_
In this episode Lindsay talks about how much of our time and energy we spend seeking reassurance from other people about how we feel, look and the way we live our lives. She talks about tapping into our own inner wisdom and how to side-step unhelpful opinions!
Find Lindsay on Instagram at @lindsay.reid_
As The Confidence Diaries returns for a pre-Christmas mini-series, in this episode Lindsay talks about Confidence in Your Choices.......including how to own your likes and dislikes, how to make more helpful choices for ourselves and how we can learn to trust our choices.
Find Lindsay on Instagram at @lindsay.reid_
In this eposide, Lindsay talks about Confidence On Holiday, discussing the ups and downs of holiday life and how to make the most of our break.
She shares her thoughts on how to feel our best while we're on holiday, what to focus on and how to worry less about how we look and what others think of us.
In this episode, Lindsay is joined by Sarah Hanson who runs the UK branch of a company called Interactifs which helps individuals, and teams, communicate more effectively to improve working relationships, save time and increase productivity at work.
Sarah and I had a fascinating chat all about how to become more effective at saying what we mean, how to speak up with more confidence, how to have more productive conversations and how to be clearer in what we say.
Find us on social media........
Lindsay - Instagram: @bodyconfidencelive ; Facebook /BodyConfidenceLive
Sarah - Website: https://interactifs.co.uk ; LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdhhanson/
In this episode Lindsay is joined by DJ, social media expert and all round lovely lady Suzie Mac.
In this episode Suzie talks about her trailblazing career as Scottish DJ, her personal growth journey which has led to her being alcohol-free, and her relationship with social media.
Find us on social media....
Lindsay - Instagram: @bodyconfidencelive ; Facebook /BodyConfidenceLive
Suzie - Instagram: @misssuziemac ; Facebook /SuzieMac
Louder Creative - Instagram @loudercreativeagency ; Website - loudercreativeagency.com
In this episode, Lindsay is joined by one of the country's most distinguished dress designers, Joyce Young OBE who owns bridal shops in Glasgow and London, offering an award winning service for brides and mothers through her simple, stunning and elegant designs.
In this episode Joyce and I chat through Confidence in Dressing for occasions, how to keep active and enjoy life as we grow older, why women find it hard to step into the spotlight, and what to focus on when choosing an outfit for a special occasion.
Find us on social media
Lindsay - Instagram @bodyconfidencelive ; Facebook /BodyConfidenceLive
Joyce Young - website https://www.joyceyoungcollections.co.uk/ ; Instagram @joyceyoungcollections
In this episode Lindsay is joined by wonderful actress Catherine Tyldesley for a discussion on Confidence In Taking Care Of Yourself - something she has learned to focus on over the years. Cath chats about how she prioritises the things that help her feel good, how and why she has learned to put herself first, and the tools she uses to navigate life's ups and downs.
Find us on social media.....
Catherine Tylsdesley - Instagram @auntiecath17
Lindsay Reid - Instagram @bodyconfidencelive ; Facebook /BodyConfidenceLive
In this episode, Lindsay talks about confidence in your choices, and how so often we determine whether we're 'good' or 'bad' based on the choices we've made. Lindsay shares her approach to making choices that feel good and advice on how to being kinder to ourselves when we don't make the most helpful choices.....which none of us can do all of the time, because we're human!
Social media....
Instagram @bodyconfidencelive ; Facebook /BodyConfidenceLive
In this episode, Lindsay is joined by the fantastic Laura Maginess, who is the powerhouse and driving force behind one of Scotland's biggest online communities the Glasglow Girls Club which provides support, advice and connection for thousands of women.
In this episode Laura talks about the rollercoaster ride of being a business owner, what helps her manage her anxiety, how she builds her confidence and why human connection is such a magical part of her business and her life.
Find us on social media:
Lindsay - Instagram @bodyconfidencelive ; Facebook /BodyConfidenceLive
Laura - Instagram @glasglowgirlsclub @pinktartandolly; Facebook /GlasglowGirlsClub
In this episode, Lindsay discusses overwhelm....something most of us will have experienced at some point. Lindsay shares her own experience of overwhelm and offers advice on the tools, thought patterns and activities that help her manage these feelings.
Find me on social media:
Instagram @bodyconfidencelive ; Facebook /BodyConfidenceLive
In this episode Lindsay is joined by the wonderful Melissa McNaughton who was diagnosed with leukaemia in her twenties. Melissa talks about her outlook, her mindset, how she feels about her body, what she now prioritises in life and why she is thriving through her illness. Be prepared for a truly inspirational episode!
Find us on social media:
Lindsay - Instagram @bodyconfidencelive ; Facebook /BodyConfidenceLive
Melissa - Instagram @melmcnx / @theempresswithin / @have.a.little.hope.xx
In this episode Lindsay is joined by Glasgow artist K.Y.K (full name Karis Yves Knight) who is a strong advocate for building women's confidence and celebrating the power and strength that we all have within us.
K.Y.K talks about some of the amazing women she painted for her latest art collection, how she manages her energy and her mental health, why she loves to be different and to celebrate difference and why it's so important that we all have the confidence to express ourselves creatively.
For tickets to K.Y.K's Glasgow exhibition on 18 March 2023 visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vow-voice-of-woman-art-show-designed-and-hosted-by-kyk-tickets-557027292627?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Find us on social media....
Lindsay - Instagram @bodyconfidencelive ; Facebook /BodyConfidenceLive
K.Y.K - Instagram @kyk_artist ; Website https://www.kykartist.com
In this episode, Lindsay is joined by wonderful Scottish actress, singer and stand-up comedian Leah Macrae for a brilliant chat about Confidence in Overcoming Self-Doubt.
Leah has starred in some of Scotland's best known TV programmes, and appeared on the country's biggest stages and is now touring the country with her one woman show, which by the way I have seen and it's brilliant.
In this episode Leah shares how she manages to overcome that nagging negative voice, what she loves and finds challenging about her job and her advice on how we can build our self-confidence.
Find us online....
Lindsay Reid - Instagram @bodyconfidencelive ; Facebook /BodyConfidenceLive
Leah MacRae - website www.leahmacrae.com ; Instagram @theleahmacrae ; Facebook /TheLeahMacRae
In this episode Lindsay is joined by career mentor Laurie Macpherson who is an expert in helping women find the roles they love at the salary they deserve. Lindsay and Laurie talk through the role that confidence plays in progressing our career, how to step out of our comfort zone, how to ask for the salary we deserve and how to overcome our default tendency to undersell ourselves and our achievements.
Find us on social media....
Lindsay - Instagram @bodyconfidencelive ; Facebook /BodyConfidenceLive
Laurie - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-macpherson-b7020a36/
Website - https://www.lauriemacpherson.com
Instagram - @_laurie_macpherson
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lauriemacphersoncareerwingwoman
In this episode, Lindsay talks about confidence in saying no, something that many of us find difficult and probably don't do enough! Lindsay discusses why it's important to say no sometimes and shares some practical advice to help us say no when we need to.
Find us on social media - Instagram @bodyconfidencelive ; Facebook /BodyConfidenceLive
In this episode Lindsay is joined by her friend Geoff Rayner to talk about confidence in being alcohol free, a lifestyle choice that both have made. Lindsay and Geoff chat through the learnings they've discovered from an alcohol-free life and Geoff shares his story around how alcohol became a negative force in his life and how he made the choice to transform his lifesyle and his choices.
In this episode Lindsay chats to media personality and social media influencer Vicky Pattison about Confidence In Being Yourself. Vicky talks about her own confidence journey and how she has learned to feel more confident in her own skin and in truly being herself. She also shares details of the most emotional time of her life and how she got through the challenges she faced.
Find us on social media.....
Vicky Pattison - instagram @vickypattison
Lindsay Reid - instagram @bodyconfidencelive / Facebook /BodyConfidenceLive
In this episode, Lindsay chats to speaker, broadcaster and podcaster Anne Hughes, about Confidence In Giving Your Opinion. This is something that Anne has become an expert on, showing up regularly in the media to share her view on topical events and issues. But many of us lack the confidence to share what we think so in this episode Anne gives advice on where her confidence comes from, why it's important that we feel free to express our views and how her life, and her outlook, completely changed after having a brain aneurysm that nearly ended her life.
In this episode Lindsay chats to Laura Russell from Satisfashion, an experienced personal stylist and shopper, who helps people feel more confident in their style and their clothes choices. Lindsay and Laura chat through the challenges of feeling confident in what we wear, how to get the most out of our wardrobe, what to focus on when choosing our clothes and how to overcome the worry about what other people think.
Find us on social media.....
Lindsay Reid - Instagram @bodyconfidencelive / Facebook /BodyConfidenceLive
Laura Russell - Instagram @satisfashionstyle / website www.satisfashion.co.uk
In this episode Lindsay explores people's feelings around doing things alone, shares her experience of spending time by herself and gives her take on the best ways to improve your confidence in doing things alone.
Look us up on social media......Instagram: @bodyconfidencelive / Facebook: /BodyConfidenceLive
In this episode Lindsay outlines some of the most common pitfalls when setting intentions at the beginning of a new year and shares her tried and tested method to start the year with confidence.....so that we can enjoy it, embrace it and make the most of it, not just in January but for the whole 12 months.
Find us on social media - instagram - @bodyconfidencelive / facebook - /bodyconfidencelive
In this episode Lindsay chats to expert photographer Gerri Campbell about the importance of existing in our photos and Gerri shares advice on how we can all learn to feel more confident and comfortable in front of the camera.
Find us on social media.....
Lindsay Reid - Instagram @bodyconfidencelive or Facebook facebook.com/bodyconfidencelive
Gerri Campbell - instagram @gerricampbellbrandphotography
In this episode Lindsay looks ahead to Christmas, thinking about how we can make the most of the festive season, feel good in ourselves and choose confidence and calm over stress and overwhelm.
Find us on social media - instagram: @bodyconfidencelive / Facebook: facebook.com/bodyconfidencelive
In this episode Lindsay is joined by fellow coach and mental health expert Laura B who specialises in helping busy women prioritise and improve their mental health and wellbeing, allowing them to rediscover their identity and put themselves first to live a happier life. Laura shares practical guidance on how as busy people we can learn to put ourselves first and let go of some of that guilt we carry around with us for doing so.
Find us on social media.....
Lindsay Reid - Instagram @bodyconfidencelive or Facebook facebook.com/bodyconfidencelive
Laura B - instagram @withlaurab or TikTok @withlaurab
In this episode Lindsay shares some of her experience of relationship break-ups, some observations and some pratical tips to help move through this difficult time in your life and come out of the other side feeling confident and ready and able to move forward into the next chapter of your life.
Here, Lindsay talks about the importance of feeling confident in the way we look and finding a sense of appreciation for our body. She shares her own experience and provides 5 practical tips to achieving better body confidence......
Find us on social media.....Instagram @bodyconfidencelive or Facebook facebook.com/bodyconfidencelive
In this first episode Lindsay shares some of her own experiences and struggles with confidence and outlines why and how she plans to use this podcast to help others thrive and live enjoyable, confident and content lives. And there's a practical tip to help you get started too.
Find us on social media.....Instagram @bodyconfidencelive or Facebook facebook.com/bodyconfidencelive