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Confidently MeEp. 92 - Finding Balance - My Journey with Hormone Replacement TherapyBefore we dive into today’s episode, I want to make it clear that I am not a doctor or medical professional. What I’m sharing is based on my personal experience with HRT, and it’s not intended as medical advice. Every woman’s journey is unique, and what worked for me may not be right for you. If you're considering HRT or any other health-related decision, please consult with a qualified healthcare provider to find the best option for your needs.Today I talked about my own journey on HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) and what some of...
2025-02-1517 minConfidently MeEp. 91 - Midlife Momentum: Ending 2024 Strong and Entering 2025 with PurposeOn the podcast today I felt so inspired and motivated to jump into my car and record this episode and talk about how my 2024 year was and how I am planning 2025 to be even more incredible.
To help me stay focused each year I choose a word and 2024 word was 'Grow/th' and it was so true to how my year was.
In 2025 my word is 'Identity' and I shared on the episode today what that meant for me and how I am going to embrace this word.
If you are wanting to...
2024-12-3119 minConfidently MeEp. 90 - Reconnecting Back to your Authentic self as a Midlife WomanToday was an incredible episode and I loved the conversation I had with Melissa Welch who is an Authenticity Facilitator working with women to help reveal and remove the misconceptions you have about yourself to free you to be the woman that you came here to be.
We discussed what it means to be your Authentic Self and ways in which you can find your own way and step into your own love and joy of being who you truly are meant to be.
Mel shared her own story of the catalyst that helped her d...
2024-12-1938 minConfidently MeEp.89 - From Fearful to Fearless and Creating a Safe Space for YourselfThis week I spoke openly about how I was not feeling safe unless I was on my own or alone by myself. It was such a weird feeling and I could feel it in every cell of my body.
What I soon realised that this form of being alone is making me feel safe and going outside of that would make me feel like I was living in fear.
I discovered that this form of feeling only safe when I was by myself is a form on control, controlling the situations from outside events and...
2024-11-0319 minConfidently MeEp. 88 - Find your balance and be Free again!Inspired by my recent 7-night family getaway, this episode dives into how crucial it is to find balance—especially during perimenopause, which doesn’t have to define or control us.
I’m proud to say I found that balance on my trip, and now I’m excited to share my new B.A.L.A.N.C.E framework with you—a powerful tool that will be at the heart of my upcoming Perimenopause Wellness Hub launching in January 2025.
If you're feeling off-balance, tune in for tips to help you rediscover that sense of well-being and vitali...
2024-10-2722 minConfidently MeEp. 87 - Feeling Unsupported? Discover the Community That Can Transform Your Perimenopause JourneyIn this episode, I open up about the challenges many women face during perimenopause, especially the feeling of not being supported.
It’s a time of physical and emotional changes, and often, it can feel isolating. But you don’t have to go through it alone.
I’m here to talk about how we can close that support gap and the importance of finding a community that truly understands your journey.
Join me as I share my vision for creating a safe, empowering space for women in perimenopause—a place where you can connect...
2024-10-1315 minConfidently MeEp. 86 - Navigating Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free - A Mindset ShiftIn this episode I dive into a significant change I've made in my life, adopting a gluten-free and dairy-free diet.
I share candidly about the mindset shifts, challenges, and surprising benefits I've experienced since making this dietary transition. From navigating social situations to discovering new recipes and coping strategies, I explore how this change has impacted my wellness journey and overall confidence.
Whether you're considering a similar lifestyle change or simply curious about the journey, join me as I share my insights and lessons learned along the way.
I am also launching my...
2024-09-2317 min
Confidently MeEp. 85 - Overcoming debt and negative money mindset with Carrie-Ann McLeanOn today's episode I had a wonderful guest who shared such a heartfelt story of her own struggle as a midlife woman about overcoming debt and a negative money mindset and how she overcome this.
Her new book Budget Right has so many great tools to help you get back your confidence when it comes to money, finances and your negative mindset.
We talked about where your negative money mindset could have originated from and she shares how the book can help you work through them.
If you would like to get your...
2024-09-1136 min
Confidently MeEp. 84 - Understanding nutrition and what we need as a midlife womanToday's episode was alot of fun and Sammy truly loves what she does and brings so much joy to people's lives with the way she teaches women and kids about nutrition.
Women often neglect self-love, as they have been conditioned to prioritise others' needs. This can lead to passive-aggressive behaviour later in life. In Sammy's work, she focuses on teaching women how their bodies work and the importance of slowing down and nourishing themselves in every way.
The modern lifestyle is not suited to our bodies, leading to disruptions in our endocrine systems and overall h...
2024-09-0443 minConfidently MeEp. 83 - Listening to your intuition and being ok to stopListening to your intuition is a woman's superpower but unfortunately we don't listen to it enough.
Today I shared me taking back the power of listening to my intuition and saying no to what did not feel like it was aligned and how I show up in this world.
I hope this episode encourages you to start to listen to your own intuition and take back the control of your own feeling and follow it more.
I must say it is such a great feeling sharing this episode today and letting go of...
2024-09-0106 minConfidently MeEp. 82 - Understanding Nutrition through Perimenopause - Strategy 3Understanding your nutrition is another big key factor to managing your perimenopause symptoms with ease.
Look at food as fuel for your body and you want to learn what is the right types of nutrition for you.
Every woman's body is different and the sooner you take back control of understanding what your nutrition needs are you will be able to manage symptoms like anxiety, not being able to sleep and having more energy.
I can teach you how to understand the best nutrition for you and start to feel better again.
2024-09-0115 minConfidently MeEp. 81 - Sleep is the key for Perimenopause success - Strategy Number 2This week on the podcast I continue sharing my strategies for proven strategies to manage your perimenopause symptoms and strategy number 2 is sleep.
As women we have a lot of hormones racing through our bodies and we have that because primarily our body was designed to have babies. As we get older our main two hormones estrogen and progesterone start to decline and this is where it starts to mess with us!
As these decline our bodies are not working as efficiently as they used to. Then we introduce cortisol which is what they call the...
2024-08-2815 minConfidently MeEp. 80 - A Positive Mindset for Perimenopause Success - Strategy Number 1The importance of a positive mindset
On today's episode I share my first strategy for managing your perimenopause with success.
A strong and positive Mindset is going to be one of the biggest weapons you can have. Once you learn how to monitor your thoughts and turn any negative thoughts into a positive thoughts your life is going to change for the better.
The first step is to first become aware of your thoughts. Until you do that you are not going to be able to change them especially if they are more ne...
2024-08-1512 minConfidently MeEp.79 - 5 Proven Strategies for Perimenopause SuccessIn this week's episode I share by 5 Proven Strategies for Perimenopause Success and how this is going to help support your own journey.
I touched on each strategy that I have tried and tested myself and over the coming 5 weeks I will be going into more detail about each one.
Perimenopause doesn't have to be hard, you just need some guidance and information to help support you for what you need. I don't have all the answers but I have been living this for years now and I share what I have learned and what...
2024-08-0718 min
Confidently MeEp. 78 - Nurturing Your Midlife Body: Yoga and Holistic Health Tips with Renee ManningI absolutely loved today's chat with Renee Manning who jumped on for a chat all the way from South Carolina in the US.
We talked about all things health and wellbeing, why she decided to become a yoga teacher and start her very own business.
Renee shared her daily routine that keeps her on track with her fitness and wellbeing and how she overcome her own anxiety.
We touched on the subject of gut health and how important it is especially for midlife women and I cannot wait for us to chat again...
2024-07-2439 minConfidently MeEp. 77 - What is the best form of exercise as a midlife womanThe best part of being a midlife woman is you start to realise you are all grown up and get to do what you want with your life!
When it comes to exercise its the same thing, you can to figure out what you like and what you enjoy so you can do more of it every single day, yes I said everyday.
It's so important to keep moving our bodies to help with flexibility, mobility, heart health, just to name a few.
Listen on today's episode of ideas that you might like...
2024-07-1714 minConfidently MeEp. 76 Managing Perimenopause the best way possibleHow is perimenopause treating you? Are you so confused and not sure what the heck is going?
I know for me its been a interesting journey and each month is so different and I am determined to work out the best way to manage my symptoms.
Today I share what I have learned about my own body and ways that I am looking at improving them so I can be happy again!
I think one of the best things we can do is take charge of our own health with the support of...
2024-07-1015 minConfidently MeEp. 75 - Fear of money and the stories that are keeping us stuckToday I wanted to share my own story about money and how it has affected me for such a long time and today when I recorded this episode it triggered me again.
Money should never make us feel a lack or less then but for some reason it always seems to do that. As they say money makes this world go around and its true but the story I have been stuck on for a while now is that no more is coming and I am going to run out, crazy right when the truth is, it's...
2024-06-2619 minConfidently MeEp. 74 - Prioritising your own needs firstI have talked about this topic before but it seems to be one that keeps coming back around every couple of months. We get motivated to work on ourselves, our goals and our dreams and then everyone and everything seems to take over.
Why does this keep happening? Why has women do we feel like we have to put others first?
I think we can do better ladies but first we need to become aware of it and then we need to start working on some action steps to take us in the other direction.
2024-06-1917 minConfidently MeEp. 73 - Managing HPV and having a Leep or LLetz ProcedureI am so passionate about helping women who are struggling with HPV and understanding this scarey journey of managing HPV.
I have been managing HPV for a number of years now and eventhough I have not been able to receive a negative pap smear result I continue to work with my health practitioners, natural therapies and taking care of myself.
There is such a negative social understanding of HPV and its time to talk about this more and really educate the world of what it is really about and not look at it as something...
2024-06-1224 minConfidently MeEp.72 - Are you ready to go grey and still feel confident?I didn't realise how much I was going to love talking about this episode and my decision to let my hair grow out and go grey!
It is one of the most liberating decisions I have made in such a long time and it truly is so freeing. You may be thinking about it and unsure, scared or even too ashamed to talk about it to your friends and friends because of judgement from them.
You know what, this journey of life is all about you and nobody else gets to dictate what is right for you. Grey hair is...
2024-05-2921 minConfidently MeEp. 71 - When your old habits start creeping back inThis might be a familiar occurrence for you lately and help is on the way!
Sugar is my biggest downfall and I got really off track when I had to have another surgery for my HPV and it really wasn't a nice feeling at all and I was really being hard on myself and not very nice at all.
Remember we are all human after all and sometimes we let the outside circumstances influence our decisions and it can be really hard to ignore the pressure coming from the outside world
How do...
2024-05-1512 minConfidently MeEp. 70 - Are you feeling OFF and stuck?Do you have that feeling that you are feeling OFF or stuck or have no idea what is going on and maybe you can't even stop crying!
I share my own experience of what has been happening the past 2 weeks and it might help you understand why you might also be feeling like this.
Being a midlife woman is not helping either with our bodies changing so much, hormones are confused as hell and life just seems to be hard.
This is a pivotal moment in our life when we do start to...
2024-05-0119 minConfidently MeEp. 69 - Sleep Like a Boss: Unleashing Your Inner Confidence!Welcome to another empowering episode of "Confidently Me"! In this episode, we dive deep into the vital link between sleep and confidence, revealing how a good night's rest can transform you into a true boss of your life.
Sleep is so important especially in the perimenopause/menopause stage of life. Our hormones are going crazy and out sleep tends to get interrupted.
Have a good sleep schedule and also mindful of what you are eating before you go to bed is going to be so beneficial to quality sleep.
I share my own...
2024-04-1721 minConfidently MeEp 68 - Choosing yourself over others is not selfishChoosing yourself over others I know for some of you may not feel very nice and its a really uncomfortable feeling but in this episode I explain how it doesn't have to be like that.
Putting yourself to me is a selfless act and it benefits everyone around you if you can truly work on yourself and become the best version of yourself.
I question the people you have in your life if they don't understand the difference and supporting you while you change and take some time for yourself. If they don't get it...
2024-04-1021 minConfidently MeEp 67 - Rebuilding Your Life after a DivorceI got a bit real on today's episode and shared some of my own personal experience from my own divorce.
You may not think that trauma can be from a divorce but let me explain more in this episode that these types of events in our life can so cause so much pain, so much guilt and suffering and to me that's trauma.
My experience of my divorce was a very lonely one and it's not until the last few weeks how I can see that I probably didn't process this the best way but...
2024-04-0318 minConfidently MeEp. 66 - How I can help you as a Health CoachI get asked all the time what I do as a Health Coach and how I can help you and I loved being able to share what I actually do in this episode.
The short answer to this question is I am like your Personal Cheerleader!
One of my roles is to help facilitate change and support you while you are working towards a goal.
That goal might be a weight loss goal and I help you to come up with an action plan to help you get from A to B and...
2024-03-1320 min
Confidently MeEp. 65 - Take Care of Your Gut to help with Perimenopause Symptoms with Special Guest Dr Cecelia KiticThis week I loved talking all things 'gut' with Dr Cecelia Kitic Director of Fertile Gut and who also has a PHD in Exercise Immunology.
When I started to work with my dietitian Ange Clark who you was on the podcast a few weeks ago, I was focused on my own health and was recommended to use two products to improve my gut health and I couldn’t be happier with the results.
With a PhD in Exercise Immunology, Dr Cecilia Kitic has published over 80 papers researching immunonutrition, endocrinology, gut health and inflammation. Cecilia has a backgr...
2024-03-0646 minConfidently MeEp. 64 - Your Self Worth Deserves Your AttentionYou are worthy of everything you want and desire and don't let anyone tell you you can't have it. I know this might sound good in theory but there are so many outside influencers that is stopping you from getting this.
I had a week of self reflection with a close friend and I couldn't believe the words that come out of my mouth, they were ... 'I don't deserve'... like seriously WTF.
If you are not sure what I am talking about this episode touches on what my understanding of this is for me and...
2024-02-2817 min
Confidently MeEp. 63 - Be your Confident Self with Guest Ann Whittaker - Colour & Image ConsultantThis week I had another special Guest Ann Whittaker who is a Colour and Image Consultant and works with women to help them with their confidence and learn what the best colours are for you.
There is alot more to colour selection then you might think and Ann went deep into the way her consults work and how much more she provides including coaching women on their confidence and finding what is truly holding them back.
We talked about how important our colours are and once you get that right how much more confident you...
2024-02-2135 minConfidently MeEp 62. Managing abnormal pap smears(HPV) the emotional rollercoaster as a womanToday I shared my journey on living with HPV and how this has affected me emotionally and really tested my patience.
I have a history of HPV and this last week I had to have further tests which showed CIN2/CIN2 and now require surgery to remove the abnormal cells and see what else could be going.
It a virus that seems to stick around and nobody really understands it and it can really be quite scary especially if untreated it can turn to cancer.
I live a very healthy life and take...
2024-02-1417 min
Confidently MeEp. 61 - Managing my weight during perimenopause - With Special Guest Ange Clark - Perimenopause DietitianI had the best time on this episode today with my very own Dietitian Ange Clark who works with women going through perimenopause.
I have been working with Ange for my own personal journey for the last 4 months as I had hit rockbottom with understanding perimenopause and what was happening with my body. I didn't know how to eat anymore, I didn't know how to fuel my body for exercise and I was exhausted.
Today I shared some of my journey with Ange and the transformation I have had really learning about this part of...
2024-02-0737 minConfidently MeEp.60 I'm tired of thinking about what to do with my weightToday I talked about how overwhelmed and frustrated you are about thinking of your weight and what to do all the time.
You are so sick and tired of figuring it out and then you just decide you can't be bothered and get unmotivated and stay in the same old cycle that you never feel like you can get yourself out of.
I shared a story about a lady I bumped into and its so different when you meet someone face to face you can actually see it on their face the pain they are...
2024-01-2416 minConfidently MeEp. 59 Nothing fits me in my wardrobe and I don't like how it makes me feelHow many times have you looked in your wardrobe and thought what the heck and I am going to put on today as you know nothing fits and it's not going to make you feel very good at all.
Its frightening and you are not the only woman has has felt like this at some point in time so don't ever feel ashamed or embarrassed.
I have been there many many times and I have finally found peace and the balance in my life that I can now honestly say I have come out the...
2024-01-2219 minConfidently MeEp. 43 - How to bridge the gap of menopause symptoms with Integrative Health Coach Lynsey VinenToday's episode was so special as it was the first time I had a guest on the show! I welcomed Lynsey Vinen who is a Integrative Health Practitioner who is leading the way to help bridge the gap with the symptoms on menopause.
We talk about how she supports women and how her program along with HTMA Testing can help identity what would could be making your menopause symptoms worse.
Menopause is such a unspoken topic and the more we talk about it, educate more women and understand more about this change in life the...
2024-01-2227 minConfidently MeEp.41 - The Impact of Self-TalkOn this episode I talked about how important it is to listen to the words you say about yourself. You may not realise this but it is having a impact on your mindset and how you think about yourself.
It all comes down to awareness of yourself and it takes practice to catch ourselves in the moment.
Think about how you would talk to your best friend if you heard them speaking badly about themselves, I am sure you would support them and remind them its not nice to speak like that and be kinder...
2024-01-2215 minConfidently MeEp. 58 I am no longer living the dieting merry go round!This week was a very powerful episode about how I have overcome the dieting merry go round. It's truly been a journey of self discovery and how frustrating it is to hear so many women who struggle with this life.
Dieting has its purpose for a short time especially if you are a athlete but most of us are not.
Being at peace with our bodies, our food, our life is where I am wanting to teach you more about and how you can overcome the frustration of what the yo yo dieting brings.
2024-01-1022 minConfidently MeEp. 57 Start the new year with some big goals!Yes we made it to another year and 2024 is going to be incredible!
A new year brings so many opportunities and you get to start afresh and work towards your goals and vision.
This year is going to be focused on health and fitness and how to manage your transition during your midlife years as a woman, so strap in and let's get going.
I also talk about my word of the year which is very exciting and I can't wait to hear your word of the year so I can cheer you...
2024-01-0317 minConfidently MeEp. 56 Do you want a perfect body?Today I chat about this perception that we need to have a perfect body. Spoiler alert its not real and never will be!
It's become so much harder managing your weight as a midlife woman and having to continually feel like we have to be a certain person or look a certain way and I am trying to stop that conversation.
Yes I continually struggle with my own perception of the perfect body however I have people supporting me while I learn to change my mindset, nutrition and exercise routine.
I used to...
2023-12-0620 minConfidently MeEp.55 - You are enoughI am here to tell you that 'You are enough' and don't let anyone tell you any different.
Our beliefs can cause all sorts of havoc with us and the one big belief I hear all the time is that 'I am not good enough' that has actually been me for such a long time and I am on a mission to change that belief.
Being a woman is tricky enough and having to deal with hormonal changes as we get older and generally one of the things that then takes a hit is our...
2023-11-2921 minConfidently MeEp.54 - Has your Confidence taken a hit lately?Confidence comes in many forms and you get to decide what it means to you.
I think we are lead to believe it is meant to mean a certain thing or make you feel a certain way but over time I have learned that it can mean different things for different people.
Maybe you have had someone make a comment to you that didn't make you feel very good and you think that your confidence is low now because it affected you but guess what, you can change who you feel about comments, you can...
2023-11-2216 minConfidently MeEP.53 - How to sleep better and feel yourself againThis week was a great topic and one that I hear all the time and not being able to sleep better at night. I have been in your shoes and its not a nice feeling at all.
Those damn hormones that we don't seem to know much about but what I do know is that sleep does affect them more then we realise.
I share will you some tips that will help you manage your sleep patterns better and ways to get your body into a relaxed state before you sleep.
Being able...
2023-11-0817 minConfidently MeEp.52 - My bum too big for my undies!This week's episode is all about keeping it real and talking about the real topics that no one talks about.
I share a story that has been bugging me for a while now and how uncomfortable it has made me feel and how I am making changes to overcome this.
It may sound crazy that I talk about undies and my bum but its a real thing that I don't believe I am the only woman on this planet that has not felt the same.
I really hope you enjoy this fun episode...
2023-11-0114 minConfidently MeEp.51 - Are you being impatient or unrealistic?There is a big difference between being impatient and unrealistic and on today's episode I share with you my take on it.
Impatient comes from not seeing results quick enough or not being consistent enough and being unrealistic is are you really setting those goals way to high or not something that is really achievable.
We live in a world that we are so used to instant gratification and instant answers, instant movies, instant everything and we have forgotten how to slow down and remember things take take. You don't see someone win a gold...
2023-10-2515 minConfidently MeEp. 50 - Unlocking Your Future: Breaking Free from the Chains of the PastThis week's episode is all about how to use your past as a teacher to move forward in your life.
The past can keep us so stuck however it can also gives us the opportunity to look back, reflect and see if we can find some patterns so we can course correct to create an amazing future.
Sometimes our past can be tricky to look at and if you need some professional help to work through some emotional issues that's totally ok and I suggest you reach out to somebody who can help you move...
2023-10-2520 minConfidently MeEp. 49 - It's ok to ask for helpToo many times we have been told you can't ask for help as a woman and you have to be strong and do it all yourself.
Today I am calling BS... and the best thing we can do for ourselves as a woman especially during our perimenopause years so to ask for help and get support.
We can get results if we do things on our own but what if we did put our hand up and ask for support, imagine how different your life would be.
We all need some guidance and...
2023-10-1820 minConfidently MeEp. 48 - Do you fear Success?On this podcast episode I really dug deep into a fear that I didn't realise I had until a few days ago and I have no doubt that other women might feel the same.
I have been fearing success! Yes I said success and not just in my business but in all areas of my life.
I talked about what the connections were and how I had old stories that lead me to believe some old stories that no longer are serving me and how I am taking steps to break this cycle and pattern.
2023-10-1116 minConfidently MeEp.46 - Navigating perimenopause and embracing the journeyThis week's episode I share with you the journey of a perimenopause woman, not yet menopause stage but a journey that is something I don't think we can be prepared for.
Our bodies are changing and honestly nobody really understands why and I share with you some of the things I have been experiencing as I navigate this next stage in our female journey.
Yes I talk about periods and cycles and even big boobs but this is the real talk that needs to happen. So many are under educated, mis-informed and told stories that...
2023-09-2716 minConfidently MeEp. 45 - From Chaos to Clarity - Mastering Time Management & OverwhelmThis week's episode I talk about how time management may not be the issue and it could be that you just have too much going on at once.
Overwhelm is such a hidden topic that really doesn't get talked about in enough detail. I shared on the episode a discussion I had with a lady who is a mum of a young child and her husband is a FIFO work and the challenges of fitting everything in including her own self care.
We all have the same amount of time in a 24 hour day and...
2023-09-2015 minConfidently MeEp. 44 - Be Confident in making decisionsOn today's episode I talked about how challenging it can be sometimes in making decisions for yourself and some of the reasons why. As a women I find it extremely powerful to be able to make your own decision however the older we get I can see that we question ourselves much more.
I talked about how our confidence, self worth and what we think of ourselves is a big part of making good decisions and building confidence is not something you can read about in a book, we have to practice confidence until it becomes apart...
2023-09-1314 minConfidently MeEp.42 - Body Shaming ourselves is not helping youToday's episode I share my own experience with body shaming and how uncomfortable I felt within myself and how I got around the feelings.
As a women there is so much pressure to look a certain way, be a certain way and its alot to take on board sometimes.
I have been unfit and then fit and then unfit again and its been a rollercoaster of trial and error and reaching the age of 50 is not different. There is still so much pressure and I feel like being a Health & Wellness Coach I need to...
2023-08-2314 minConfidently MeEp.40 - Navigating Overwhelm When You Can't Take On AnymoreThis week I talk about when everything just gets too much for you and you have reached your limit. My word I use is to describe it is 'bandwith'.
We all reach a point when we feel like we can't take on anymore and our cup is full and overflowing and its not necessarily the good stuff.
I share with you my recent experience of this overwhelm and how I recognised what was going on so I could put some strategies in place to help me get back into balance.
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2023-08-0216 minConfidently MeEp. 39 - Embracing Self-Worth and Identity within a RelationshipThis week I talk about story of a lady that had a relationship end suddenly and how she looks back and sees the red flags and chose to ignore them.
Relationships are meant for two people to grow together not shame them and dictate what they should wear or be someone different.
I was once in a relationship very much like this and the person would even buy me clothes he wanted me to wear. At the time I didn't think much of it apart from that he really loved me and wanted to spoil...
2023-07-2616 minConfidently MeEp.38 - Deciding that you need to change is the first stepThis week's podcast is something that gets asked alot by ladies starting their self discovery journey. They can see that they are the ones that need to change but what do they change first.
I talk about my own experience and explain how I weaved myself through this right at the beginning and share a exercise how to start identifying what their starting point could be.
Change is inevitable if you want to get different results, different outcomes and live a completely different life and I know first hand it is totally possible.
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2023-07-1217 minConfidently MeEp. 37 - Escape the Dieting Trap - Embrace Food and Enjoy Life!Today I was a little fired up about dieting and how much it affects us as a women and it knocks our confidence. It's a challenge enough being a middle aged woman and dealing with menopause then to have to have so much pressure on ourselves to look a certain way.
I shared my own experience and how today I was struggling myself with some old patterns that crept back in and if we truly want to break this cycle we have to go within.
If you are struggling you might like to reach out...
2023-07-0518 minConfidently MeEp.36 - Respecting Yourself Through Healthy BoundariesToday's episode is all about boundaries in relationships, not just intimate ones but every relationship you have with people. This could also be about yourself as well.
I also share in this episode an experiment I did with my partner and how it took some open conversations, trial and error but we now have managed to set a clear boundary around coming into a room without knocking or waiting to be invited into the room.
The boundaries we set are setting a great example for our family especially if you have young children and the...
2023-06-2831 minConfidently MeEp.35 - Prioritising Self-Care in your 40'sToday's episode is a little bit different and a topic that might cause some controversy but after a conversation with a lady today I had to talk about it. This lady touched my heart and she is now a cancer survivor and I can't share her full story but I can share snippets that might help you to think differently. Cherish the gift of your own life.
We can often take our lives for granted and think nothing will ever happen to us, we will be right. Well I am here to share with you you just...
2023-06-2114 minConfidently MeEp.34 - Amplifying Her Voice: The Struggle of Unseen WomenThis week I talk about how women in the workplace don't feel seen and heard and how it is making them feel. I talked to one lady this week and she was so upset and was made to feel dumb and stupid and that is not cool.
Living as a 40 plus woman life starts to get a bit trickier especially when our bosses start to think that we are getting to old to be working. Our ideas are not heard properly and if that was a man I am sure they wouldn't be made to feel as...
2023-06-1416 minConfidently MeEp.33 - Carve Your Path - Creating Space for Your IdeasIf you have been dreams and big visions you have to make some space for yourself. If your days as so filled up with stuff and you have not time and space for your mind to think and express itself you will be stuck in this loop.
Clearly space for yourself might feel guilty but if you want to grow, if you want your ideas to grow you have to create the space for you to work on your ideas. And when you have that space then you can be focused and committed to creating your vision.
2023-06-0716 minConfidently MeEp.32 - Discovering Your Magic: The Power of Showing Up for YourselfThis week I speak about showing up for yourself and really putting yourself first. As women we stop ourselves from doing this for a number of reasons and you are not alone.
Think of the simple things you can do each day, do your hair and makeup, put on your favourite dress and shoes and own it!
If you feel like you are stuck doing this and have lost your confidence you can get this back with some guidance and help from me. Coaching is one way to help you work through any fears you...
2023-05-3119 minConfidently MeEp. 31 - Prioritise Yourself: Pour from a Full Cup First!On this week's episode I talk about how you can fill your own cup and how your cup can get drained really quickly if you have no awareness.
As a woman this can be even trickier because its in our nature to put others first and we come second.
I want you to think about how you can get a better balance so that you still can be the best version of yourself and still help others.
Take some time to really check in with yourself and make some adjustments and pivot where...
2023-05-2416 minConfidently MeEp. 30 - The Art of Smart Money ManagementOn this week's episode I wanted to talk about a topic that can be tricky for so many women. Firstly ladies you are not alone.
Money can be such a trigger for so many people and I wanted to share a few tips that might help you manage your money that little bit easier. We only know what we know right. We may not even been taught as an adult how to manage money or what the best thing to do with money. I wanted to share with you that it is possible to turn things around...
2023-05-1718 minConfidently MeEp.29 - Unleash the Joy: It's Time to Have Some Fun!This week I thought I would mix it up and rather then talk about the yucky heavy stuff its time to have some fun. When was the last time you had fun? When was the last time you really had a good laugh?
The more fun we are having the more our life can change. Being in that space of laughter and joy let's the universe know we are ready and willing to accept more things into our life. We have to give the universe clear instructions and when we are in good energy we can do...
2023-05-1014 minConfidently MeEp.28 - Break Free and Embrace Your Potential: Let Go of Old Beliefs and Embrace Your Amazing JourneyOur belief system really is holding us back and if you are feeling stuck this could be why. Our mind is so strong and what we tell ourselves or what others have told us about ourselves maybe not be advantageous to achieving the results we want.
If we have beliefs that are not serving us well they will stop us from moving forward, they will keep us in a safe place and they could also be causing us to believe the stories that really are not true.
Our past stories are not going to help...
2023-05-0320 minConfidently MeEp.27 - Unlock Your Inner Drive: Secrets to Sustaining MotivationStaying motivated is hard and that's the honest truth and I like to keep these episodes real and honest. Not every might feel the same however in my experience its a combination of a few things which also includes your mindset.
Think about your goal and why you might be finding it hard to stay motivated and question if this is the right goal and is it really what you want. You might need to pivot, change course or completely change your goal.
You could also look at how rewarding yourself at the end of...
2023-04-2615 minConfidently MeEp.26 - Trust Your Intuition, Regardless of Doubtful VoicesToday's episode is about trusting your gut, your intuition or whatever you call it for you and not letting anyone tell you its not ok.
I recently experienced a situation where I feel extremely uncomfortable and unsafe and trusted myself enough to speak up and leave. Our past traumas are real however they do not need to define our future.
I share that when things don't feel right it's to own it and not be ok with it. What I do share in this episode is to ask for professional help if you need to...
2023-04-1915 minConfidently MeEp.25 - Embrace the Journey - From Stop and Starting to Perseverance and ProgressIn this episode I talk about how we can stop and start so many times when we start working towards a goal and I share of the statement from women of what they have said to me when this happens.
Why we stop and start is different for everyone however the key to unraveling this is awareness. What is happening in your mind, what words are you saying in your head or maybe something has happened to upset you to stop again.
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2023-04-1214 minConfidently MeEp. 24 - Cultivating Self-Love, One Step at a TimeToday I talked about Self-Love and how this can be a tricky part of a woman's journey. There are so many pieces of the puzzle to navigate however with some simple tips I believe you can start taking better care of yourself and really starting to understand yourself and love yourself.
This all starts with us and our choices and how we want to feel and its possible if we are consistent and practice everyday to love who we are.
I would love to hear from you and know this has helped you to think...
2023-04-0515 minConfidently MeEp. 23 - How to manage anxiety better and understand what it really isToday I talk about Anxiety and how this is a real thing and society unfortunately sees it as a bad thing. There are ways to manage this better and you will find the right tools that work for you. Anxiety controlled my life for such a long time and when I finally started to understand it more and why it happened I was able to relieve the symptoms and now I know what to look for and can use all my remedies and tools to help me through it.
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2023-03-2917 min
Confidently MeEp.22 - Exercising during your change of life stage - MenopauseToday I talk about how important it is that it might be time to make a shift to the type of exercise you are currently doing to a much more softer and kinder approach to your body.
Change of life and perimenopause/menopause are a real thing and its only very new to me that I am now starting to experience this and its so confusing! However what I have discovered in such a short time is that my body needs a different type of exercise now and I am on the journey to embrace this change.
2023-03-2214 minConfidently MeEp.21 - Living with HPV and understanding how to manage and heal this virusToday I talk about my HPV - Human papillomavirus journey and what I have learned about this and how it affects so many women. Not only is this emotionally exhausting but it consumes so much of your life trying to heal this. Its a serious condition that woman all over the world live with each day and I share how I have manage this and how I am working with health professionals to heal this virus.
If untreated this can turn to cancer and I am telling you now I am not going to let that happen and...
2023-03-1513 minConfidently MeEp.20 - The Pressure of being a womanI was sitting with a great friend of mine and we found ourselves talking and judging other woman and we both looked at ourselves and said we really shouldn't do that anymore. It was such a light bulb moment that I had to share what come up for me and how it led to other parts of my life that also triggered me as a child. I also share a shameful thing I still do as a adult but I can now speak out it more openly and honestly in the hope we can start talking about things that ne...
2023-03-0815 minConfidently MeEp.19 - How our hormones can mess with us as a womanI have been navigating this transition into the change of life that we all go through as a woman and I must say it has really started to hit me now. Its not something I was expecting and I can't even explain how I feel or what my body is doing right now. I wanted to talk about how this could be affecting you too and how you are managing this. I know its apart of life and I want to outrun this thing called menopause and I am going to do everything I can to learn more about it...
2023-03-0111 minConfidently MeEp.18 - Starting off the new year 2023This episode I talk about starting off the new year year, at the end of January! I talk about what generally happens at the beginning of the year, what we plan and what goals we set and how they can actually come unravelled really quickly. I wanted to talk about taking the pressure of yourself and looking at how you do things and be realistic.
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2023-01-2911 minConfidently MeEp.17 - Exhausted, rundown and ready to do things different in 2023What a year 2022 has been for everyone and I don't know about you but I really exhausted and need to do things differently next year. I hope this episode gets you thinking of what you need to do differently, how you can make some healthy changes and focus on something amazing in 2023.
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2022-12-1511 minConfidently MeEp. 16 - Motivation and how you can manage this betterOn this week's podcast I share with you why we can become unmotivated with working towards our goals and how we can manage this better. I share some of the reasons why, some of the obstacles and some questions you can ask yourself to overcome this.
Motivation comes from within ourselves and we need to get to the core reason why we are unmotivated, once you to do them you can move forward.
The key to overcoming motivation is finding things you love to do and be consistent with them and creating new habits that kee...
2022-11-0214 minConfidently MeEp. 15 - When to know when to use supplements for your wellbeingThis week on the podcast I discuss when you should consider taking supplements to help with your wellbeing. I believe there is a time and place for supplementing and I share how to look for the signs in yourself.
Not everyone needs to use supplements and not everyone needs to take the same ones. Our bodies are all different and the best way to determine if you need some support is to get tested properly from a allied health practitioner.
One of the biggest signs if you need to start supplementing is how you are fee...
2022-10-1913 minConfidently MeEp. 14 - Who do you really see in the mirrorThis week's podcast is about when you look in the mirror who do you really see. Do you like that person you see in the mirror? Are you kind to that person in the mirror? Do you want to change that person in the mirror?
The way I see it, is we have two images of ourself, the one we portray to the world and the one that you have inside of you that you see. If you have never though of this way before then this episode is going to help you understand this more and how...
2022-10-1214 minConfidently MeEp.13 - Listen to your gut and follow those messagesToday I talk about listening to those voices and your gut and really making the changes you need to make to get you where you want to go. We spend so much of our time worrying about the future and staying in a job we hate and today I ask you to question yourself and really listen to what you want to do.
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2022-10-0516 min
Confidently MeEp. 12 - Overcoming Roadblocks - Navigating Obstacles on the Path to SuccessIn this episode I talk about when obstacles get in your way how you can manage them better. Learn how to create a strategy to get you back on track as quickly as you can.
Obstacles can also been seen as a an opportunity to grow. If you have a constant obstacles that just won't go away I would suggest taking out your journal and writing it all down and getting it down on paper. Then take the time to review, reflect and see if you can join some dots and plan a strategy to change this to...
2022-09-2112 minConfidently MeEp. 11 - Ageless Benefits - The Crucial Role of Weight Training for Optimal HealthIn this episode I talk about the myths about weight training for women. I share how important weight training is and the benefits for women as we reach our 40+ years.
As we age our bodies slow down but that doesn't mean we have to. This is probably one of the biggest turning points for our bodies in our 40's and weight training or doing exercise that uses and builds our muscles is really important.
If you don't like the gym there are so many different ways to do this and I can teach you how....
2022-09-1412 min
Confidently MeEp. 10 - Beyond the Numbers - Debunking the Fitness Scale MythThis week's podcast is talking about why you think that jumping in the scales is going to tell you really how fit you are. This is where alot of women become unstuck and rely solely on this form of measurements. The scales do have a purpose however this is not the only way that you can measure your fitness or your weight loss/gain journey.
In this episode I explain the different ways to measure your fitness journey with or without scales.
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2022-08-3115 minConfidently MeEp. 9 - Embracing Inner Confidence - Conquering Self-DoubtThis week I talk about how you can overcome self doubt and where this self doubt originated from. Self doubt can stop us from achieving everything we want in our lives and being able to recognise where this comes from is so important to busting through this.
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2022-08-2413 minConfidently MeEp. 8 - How do I cope with toxic people around meIn this episode I share with you how to manage being around toxic people and how its so important to recognise this for your own health and wellbeing. Some of the people you surround yourself with may not even know they are toxic. As soon as you distant yourself or spend less time with them it will be easier to be around them.
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2022-08-1709 minConfidently MeEp. 7 - Getting Fired up and taking actionThis week I was all fired up and I had to talk about really thinking about what you want in your life and going after it. Don't be afraid, be more afraid you will be in the same place in 3, 6 or 12 months time. Its time to be brave and look at what you truly want for your life.
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2022-08-1014 minConfidently MeEp. 6 - When you have just had enoughIn this episode I talk all things change and when you know that it's time to move on from things, people or jobs. You just know deep within your body that something needs to change but you are not sure how to do it. I talk you through some tips and tools that you can use to get started and work through whatever it is you need to start the process going.
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2022-08-0312 minConfidently MeNo. 5 - The real juggle of lifeThis episode is understanding the juggle of life and how it's a real thing in the world we live in today. Life is so full and busy and some days it all gets too much. I share some tips on how to balance this better but also how to embrace what it truly is. Its ok to juggle, just juggle it really well.
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2022-07-2711 minConfidently MeNo. 4 - Perfectionism is exhaustingBeing perfect can be so exhausting and finding out where you might have learned that from will be really helpful in breaking this cycle that you have to be perfect. Perfectionism is just not about how you look but how you show at up work, in your business and with your friends and family.
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2022-07-2013 minConfidently MeNo. 3 - How to be more confidentConfidence takes time but you can start to feel confident again. If you truly want to be confident in yourself, stand up for yourself, feel good when you look in the mirror it can happen if you continue to be brave, get back up if you fall down and keep trying. Confidence is in all of us.
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2022-07-1209 minConfidently MeNo 2 - What do you truly want?In this episode I talk about how you can look at your big vision and really go after what you want. It all starts with a vision and the only way to know what you truly want is to stop and think about it. Grab your journal and get writing and dream big, don't hold back and really ask yourself what is it you want from your life.
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2022-07-1111 min
Confidently MeNo. 1 - Welcome to the 'Confidently Me' PodcastHi I am Julie Davidson and welcome to the Confidently Me Podcast.
I am excited to be here and I created this podcast as I have found being a Life Coach there is so many 40+ women who are lost, feel like they have no purpose, unfulfilled in their lives and don’t remember how to have fun anymore.
I will teach you how to become more confident, live a life of purpose, take care of yourself including health and wellness and most of all have fun again.
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2022-07-0706 min
Dandelions: A podcast for womenThe pandemic does strange things to peopleIt all started with a picnic table for her yard squirrels, and before long, Dandelions co-host Julie Davidson - along with anonymous neighbors and friends worldwide - began to correspond with and bestow gifts upon a squirrel named Sly. It seems we're all craving silliness and lightheartedness these days.
2021-02-2549 minDandelions: A podcast for womenThe wild and wacky 2020 real estate marketDandelions co-host Julie Davidson, who is also a realtor, and real estate extraordinaire Julie Olsen share stories and insights about the unprecedented and sometimes hilarious happenings in homebuying during a pandemic.
2020-09-281h 01Dandelions: A podcast for womenMemories of our grandmothersMolly, Julie and guests Julie Ferris and Jennifer Morales share memories of their grandmothers – from the heartwarming to the hilarious.
2020-07-2747 minDandelions: A podcast for womenRaising and celebrating kids of colorJulie has two black teenaged sons; Molly is the mother of a 17-year old son of color. Together they share heartbreaking and empowering stories of raising them in the midst of racism. They also interview Isabella Busby, a black teenager who stood up to an angry white adult during a peaceful protest.
2020-06-291h 04Dandelions: A podcast for womenTalking death with a funeral director and a mediumMolly and Julie take on death in a fearless and fascinating way by inviting a licensed funeral director of 16 years and a woman who makes a living communicating with the dead to the same table.
2020-02-2257 minDandelions: A podcast for womenAll the FunnyLOL along with Molly, Julie, Velia and Roxie as they share what they find funny, what they don't find funny, and what they find funny, but probably shouldn't. Or should they?
2019-12-2749 minDandelions: A podcast for womenEveryone is addicted to somethingFood, drink, drugs, exercise, Netflix, sex – all of these things can be addicting. In this episode, Molly, Julie, Kristi and Nicky get real and share their myriad addictions – and their stories just might sound similar to your own.
2019-11-2554 minDandelions: A podcast for womenMoney fights!Every couple has them and they can get really ugly, but what can we do? Molly and Julie get down and dirty about their money foes and woes, and they also interview Dr. Megan McCoy who is about to become one of the first certified "financial therapists". Tune in for truthful talk on an "unpolite" topic.
2019-09-271h 07Dandelions: A podcast for womenIs Monogamy Right For Women?In this episode, Molly & Julie debate the issue of monogamy and whether or not humans, particularly women, are meant to be monogamous. Dr. Tracy weighs in with her professional opinion.
2019-09-1345 min