What actually changes your life?
Not willpower. Not hustle. Not motivation.
It’s self-trust.
In this powerful episode of The Self-Trust Solution Podcast, Dawn sits down with transformation coach Jesse Ramos, whose story embodies what becomes possible when you stop abandoning yourself — and start choosing the life you were meant for.
Jesse spent 15 years in retail banking, quietly struggling with self-trust, identity, weight gain, alcohol abuse, anxiety, and the pressure to be someone he wasn’t. After losing 90 pounds, getting sober, and walking away from a corporate career that no longer aligned, he rebuilt his life from the inside out.
Today, Jesse is a transformation artist whose mission is to inspire 8 million people to trust themselves again.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
✨ How to rebuild self-trust after years of self-doubt
✨ How Jesse lost 90 pounds through identity change—not discipline
✨ The mindset shifts that helped him overcome addiction and anxiety
✨ Why discomfort is the entry point to growth (and not a red flag)
✨ How he knew it was time to leave his long-term corporate job
✨ The practices he uses daily to stay grounded and self-led
✨ How self-trust shapes purpose, relationships, and success
If you’re navigating a transition
…trying to break old patterns
…or wondering whether you can really trust yourself again—
this story will move you, challenge you, and show you what’s possible.
Jesse’s journey is a masterclass in courage, clarity, and radical self-honesty.
🔗 Helpful Links
✔️ Explore Jesse’s coaching: Www.bbtfitness.nyc ✔️ Download the Self-Trust Identity Map: https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/identity-map
✔️ Learn about my private coaching program, Claimed: https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/claimed
✔️ Share your self-trust story: https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/yourstory
✔️ Questions or feedback? Email: admin@theselftrustcoach.com
⏱ Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:07 Jesse's Early Career and Transformation

01:34 Struggles with Self-Trust and Identity

04:12 Overcoming Addiction and Personal Loss

09:03 Career Shift and Building a New Life

12:58 The Importance of Self-Trust and Patience

19:27 Clearing Out the Past

20:53 Reflecting on Early Competitiveness and Fear-Driven Motivation

22:22 Overcoming Anxiety and Embracing Radical Acceptance

24:10 Transforming Through Client Relationships

25:36 Practices for Maintaining Confidence and Self-Trust

27:13 The Power of Inner Dialogue and Self-Mentorship

31:48 Mission to Inspire and Motivate Millions

32:24 Embracing Discomfort and Finding Purpose

35:05 Rising Above Circumstances and Inspiring Others

36:51 Virtual and In-Person Coaching Services

38:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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