Ever walk away from a conversation thinking, “Why didn’t I just say what I meant?”
That gut punch isn’t just frustration—it’s a sign of something deeper. In episode 241, The Confidence Gap No One Talks About, we unpack why so many midlife women silence themselves—and how to break that cycle.

This episode is about power. The quiet kind. The kind you feel when you reclaim your voice in midlife and finally say what you mean.

We explore what the confidence gap really looks like. It’s not always obvious. Sometimes it hides behind people-pleasing, over-explaining, or brushing off your own needs to keep the peace. But the cost? It’s your clarity, energy, and self-trust.

You’ll learn five powerful mindset shifts that help you set boundaries without guilt, stop second-guessing, and speak up—without apologizing for it.

We discuss emotional strength in the same way we discuss physical strength. You build it with reps. Practice. One honest sentence at a time.

If you’re tired of feeling invisible or like your voice doesn’t matter, this episode gives you tools to shift that, without needing a full life overhaul.

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Sometimes the most powerful journeys begin not with a step forward, but with a fall that forces you to rise differently. Amy Thurman’s life changed in an instant after a traumatic brain injury left her unable to walk, talk, or see clearly. In Episode 240: From Trauma to Times Square, Amy shares her raw and remarkable story of healing and personal growth in midlife. But her story isn’t just about recovery—it’s about rediscovering purpose and becoming a guide for others.

Now a speaker, author, and founder of the Mirror Collective, Amy created the “Polish the Mirror” framework to help women rebuild their confidence, reconnect with joy, and reclaim who they are, beyond their roles, pasts, or setbacks.

This empowering podcast episode is for anyone navigating change, loss, or reinvention. Especially for midlife women who feel stuck, this conversation reminds them that they can turn pain into power and that joy can be their North Star.

We talk about:

• How Amy redefined her identity after trauma
  
  

• The mindset shift that changed her healing
  
  

• Why “Polish the Mirror” speaks to every woman’s inner spark
  
  

• What joy and purpose look like in midlife
  
  

🎧 Tune in now to hear how Amy rose from trauma to inspire thousands and how you can reignite your spark from wherever you are.

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• Website | getamyshelp.com

• Facebook | www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1

• Instagram | @amycthurman

• LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

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You know that moment when you’re standing in the kitchen, staring at two different snacks, and you just can’t decide? It’s not really about the snack. It’s the mental spiral that’s running the show.

In midlife, overthinking becomes the default. You’re juggling shifting roles, changing bodies, and trying to keep up with everything that used to feel automatic. But now? Every decision feels heavier. You’re constantly planning, researching, second-guessing… and feeling more stuck than ever.

In episode 239, “Why Overthinking Keeps You Stuck in Midlife,” we explore how mental clutter, perfectionism, and people-pleasing can quietly drain your confidence and energy and how what feels like “playing it safe” is actually keeping you from moving forward.

You’ll hear relatable stories—including one about a client who spent so much time creating the perfect workout plan… she never actually worked out. You’ll learn why more effort isn’t what’s missing—and why what you genuinely need is clarity, movement, and self-trust.

We talk about:

• How overthinking in midlife often disguises itself as “being responsible”
  
  

• The real cost of decision fatigue (spoiler: it’s more than mental exhaustion)
  
  

• What it looks like to take messy, empowered action—even if it’s not perfect
  
  

If you’re tired of living in your head and ready to reconnect with yourself…

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Because of the clarity, confidence, and momentum you’re craving? It’s already within you, and you must trust yourself enough to begin.