Mind Soak
Mind Soak is a podcast for the curious. Curving your perspectives with others' information.
Hosted by Samuel Dignan, each episode dives deep into conversations with people who have overcome, created, and evolved. From entrepreneurs and athletes to thinkers and adventurers, we unpack the struggles, lessons, and mindset shifts that shaped them.
This podcast is about absorbing wisdom — soaking it all in — and sharing insights that can help you grow mentally, emotionally, and personally.
Whether you're chasing clarity, building something meaningful, or just love hearing how others do what they do, you're in the right place.
🧠 Stay curious. Soak it in.
Mind Soak
#15 - Tristan Yoder - The Confidence Formula That Changed His Life
Tristan Yoder, known online as @tristansocial, went from felony drug charges to becoming a confidence coach with over one million followers.
In this episode, we unpack how a man can rebuild everything from nothing — discipline, confidence, and purpose.
You’ll learn:
- How Tristan turned a felony arrest into a complete life transformation
- The truth about fear, rejection, and why approaching women matters
- His 5-stage system for dating success built from business principles
- The reality of dating culture in Bali
- How he grew from 40K to over 1M followers using POV glasses
- Why confidence is an area, not a trait
- How to handle hate and stay authentic online
This one hits deep. From felon to coach, this is Tristan’s story of ownership, self-worth, and transformation.
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📍 Follow Tristan: @tristansocial
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 From felony charges to confidence coaching
01:30 The arrest story
03:00 Turning chaos into purpose
05:10 How sales became his gateway
06:00 Building confidence through coaching
08:30 The fear of approaching women
10:30 Dating culture in Bali
12:00 The 5-stage system for dating success
18:00 Turning dating into data
21:00 Growing from 40K to 1M followers
25:00 The power of POV glasses
27:00 How he monetized his brand
30:00 His mission for global literacy
33:00 Dealing with hate and staying consistent
38:00 The Australian tall poppy syndrome
42:00 Three daily habits to build confidence
