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December 19, 2025 31 mins

In this empowering episode, “Break Free From People Pleasing and Embrace Your Inner Power,” host Tony Dufresne, PhD welcomes special guest Stephanie Mitchell, coach, podcaster, and storyteller behind Mojo Mastery. Stephanie Mitchell shares her transformative journey from lifelong people pleaser to standing fully in her truth and purpose.

Discover how Stephanie Mitchell navigated devastating personal loss and the unraveling of a marriage to finally ask herself: What do I want and how do I honor that? Learn the essential steps she used to stop living for others and start living for herself. Together, Tony Dufresne, PhD and Stephanie Mitchell discuss practical strategies for setting boundaries, facing imposter syndrome, and building the muscle of self-advocacy.

Tune in for straight talk on how embracing your needs, feeling your feelings, and allowing “seven failures a day” can shift you from self-doubt to self-empowerment. This is an honest, inspiring conversation for any woman who’s ready to stop saying yes when she means no and finally say yes to herself.

In this episode:

Why so many women get lost in people pleasing and how to break the cycle

The power of boundary setting (even with family) to maintain your energy and peace

How making friends with failure is key to growth and confidence

Tools for reconnecting with your authentic desires after major life changes

Insightful reminders that you aren’t “broken”, you’re becoming who you’ve always been

If you’re on the brink of a change or ready to stop putting others first at your own expense, this episode is your permission slip to step into your full power.

Connect with Stephanie Mitchell on Instagram 


Listen to Pocket Full of Mojo for more inspiration

and

Grab her free People Pleaser Cheat Sheet to start saying no with confidence

For even more support on your journey or if you have any questions or comments for Tony, visit theconfidencedoc.com

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