{"podcast":{"title":"Blind Abilities","slug":"blind-abilities-173427","podcast_index_feed_id":173427,"rss_url":"https://blindabilities.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.BlindAbilities.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/b/a/5/1/ba51d6acbbba05cd/BA.jpg","author":"Jeffrey Thompson","episode_count":498,"summary":"The most comprehensive resource for Assistive Technology, success Stories, College and Career Pathways and all with a Blindness Perspective.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-29T06:17:03.229518+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/blind-abilities-173427"},"episode":{"title":"Wellness Wednesday: Self-Esteem vs. Self-Confidence — And Yes, Those Are Nice Shoes","slug":"wellness-wednesday-self-esteem-vs-self-confidence-and-yes-those-are-nice-shoes","published_at":"2026-03-11T21:36:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/blind-abilities-173427/wellness-wednesday-self-esteem-vs-self-confidence-and-yes-those-are-nice-shoes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/blind-abilities-173427","url":"https://blindabilities.com/?p=9455","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/blindabilities/WellnessWednesday326.mp3?dest-id=254899","summary":"What's the difference between self-esteem and self-confidence—and 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. Check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes. Show Hosts: Robin Ennis on the web at www.robinennislcsw.com Beth Gustin, LPC, NCC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, CAGCS, PLGS Www.transitioningthroughchange.com You can leave a message for Beth and Robin by calling 612-367-6093. They are looking forward to hearing from you! Thanks for listening!","meta_description":"What's the difference between self-esteem and self-confidence—and why does something as simple as a pair of shoes sometimes spark the conversation? In thi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1731,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/blind-abilities-173427/episodes/wellness-wednesday-self-esteem-vs-self-confidence-and-yes-those-are-nice-shoes/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/blind-abilities-173427/wellness-wednesday-self-esteem-vs-self-confidence-and-yes-those-are-nice-shoes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}