Episode 295. A 6-Year Dream Is Finally Becoming Reality

This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, we talk about those goals we have that seem to take years to become reality and I share mine, which I've been working on for the past 6 years!

• My 6-year journey bringing a dream into reality
• Why some goals just take time and how to play the long game
• Why women deserve a better, more feminine way to release weight
• The importance of having powerful women in our lives who support your goals and dreams
• What I've learned, over the last 6 years, working towards this one goal

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Episode 294. Building Genuine Connections With Cindy Stradling

This week on Confidence From Within podcast, my very special guest is Cindy Stradling - an aligned sales coach who helps us explore how to build genuine connections.

Her journey is filled with real life stories and examples of how having the right mindset, anything is possible. Cindy inspires others to be their personal best and keep moving toward their goals and gets how tough it can be to get started, stay motivated and ultimately prevail.

• What makes a connection feel genuine rather than transactional
• The shift from trying to persuade to simply listening
• A small, but powerful, thin we can do to build more authentic connections in everyday conversations
• Practical tips you can implement today to enhance your rel ationships

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Cindy Stradling brings over 25 years of practical hands on business experience to her sales coaching. This is where Cindy is today, not where she started. She has developed unwavering resilience through her journey and has developed a coaching program to show others how they can too.

Her journey is filled with real life stories and examples of how having the right mindset, anything is possible. Cindy inspires others to be their personal best and keep moving toward their goals and gets how tough it can be to get started, stay motivated and ultimately prevail.

Ways to connect with Cindy:

• https://www.cindystradling.com
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindystradling/

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Episode 293. What I Wish I Knew Before Testing My DNA

This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, I share what I wish I knew before testing my DNA, as well as some surprising things I discovered.

If you've ever been interested in testing your DNA, this episode will give you answers you can't simply Google!

• Not all DNA Tests are equal, here is what you need to know
• The top 5 things I wish I knew before testing my DNA
• Your DNA never changes, so why we gain weight in perimenopause & menopause transition?
• What I uncovered by testing my DNA (this really surprised me)
• If you want to test your DNA, see the 2 options below

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Episode 292. Duty vs. Fulfillment In Weight Release

This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, we discuss the fine line between duty and fulfillment, in other words, the things we "have to" do versus the things we love to do.

This is a very important conversation and one that I contemplate often. I will share my personal relationship with this topics in the hopes that it will inspire you to do the same.

• Who told you you "have to" do anything? Where does it come from?
• The emotional currency I call Energy Bucks and how to use it to measure fulfillment
• What does picking joy over duty actually looks like in weight release
• Do you believe you must work hard before you get to play?
• The deep reason so many women feel so depleted in life
• My big ah-ha moment of why I tend to pick duty over fulfillment as my default (and how I am gently changing this)

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• Get a copy of my latest book - Release, the one book to read BEFORE your next diet
• Episode 235. You Don't Have To Release Weight (Here Is Why) = listen to this episode next

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Episode 291. Non-Negotiable Habits For Weight Release

This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, we talk about my top 3 non-negotiables for weight release. These simple things you can do, starting today, will empower you to release weight naturally, feel vibrant, and step fully into making the next decade, your healthiest one yet.

• Why these non-negotiables are even more important in perimenopause & during menopause transition
• The tipping point we see in weight release in our 40s & 50s
• The top 3 non-negotiables for weight release, especially in midlife and beyond
• The #1 thing women don't realize as our roles change as we age
• My favorite tool for helping you master the mind, so you can love the body

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

• Get a copy of Juliana's book, Release - A Woman's Guide To Releasing Weight In Midlife Through Becoming Your Body's Best Friend (available in paperback, Audiobook & E-book formats)
• Get the book bundle (plus Book Club) directly from the author by clicking here.

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Episode 290. The Kaleidoscope of Identity: A Women’s Journey To Self‑Confidence With Joy Wiggins

This week on Confidence From Within podcast, my very special guest is Joy Wiggins, PhD - a TEDx speaker, author, and former university professor who helps people navigate identity, power, and connection in complex environments.

In this enlightening conversation, we discuss important topics such as how women can build confidence and self-trust in environments that were not designed for them, without shrinking, over-performing, or losing their voice.

• Why women sabotage each other - Joy's weight loss story
• How identity is a kaleidoscope and how our sense of self shifts across roles, cultures, and power dynamics
• How to "read a room" and stay anchored in one’s values with authenticity
• The difference between authentic inner confidence rather than performative confidence
• Some practices help you stay connected to your own voice when navigating different cultures, expectations, or roles

Dr. Joy Wiggins is a TEDx speaker, author, and former university professor who helps people navigate identity, power, and connection in complex environments. With a PhD in Language, Education, and Society, she blends research, storytelling, and practical tools to help individuals and organizations communicate across difference with clarity and compassion. She is the creator of the Cultural Agility Change Model and the Identity Kaleidoscope framework, and her work focuses on women’s leadership, cross-cultural communication, and building confidence without self-betrayal, the quiet habit of shrinking, over-adapting, or silencing oneself to belong. Joy currently lives in Portugal with her daughter and works globally with leaders and organizations seeking more human-centered ways to lead and relate. You can find more about her at www.joywiggins.com

Other ways to connect with Joy:

* Dr. Joy's TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx4GsC6Zheg

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-joy-wiggins/

* Book: From Sabotage to Support: A New Vision for Feminist Solidarity in the Workplace https://www.joywiggins.com/book

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Episode 289. The Missing Piece in Every Weight Loss Plan You've Ever Tried

This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, we discuss the one missing piece that every diet and weight loss plan you've tried is missing. This is the same missing piece that allowed me to (finally) release over 30 pounds, almost a full decade of "healthy" eating.

If you’ve ever tried every diet under the sun, plant-based, keto, “clean eating,” you‑name‑it, only to still watching the scale creep upward, you’re not alone.

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• How I found my own missing piece (and release 30+ lbs), after eating "healthy" for almost a decade
• Why the keto diet backfires for many women, after some initial success
• What is the difference between weight loss and weight release
• It is time for a feminine mind-body approach to weight loss (what I call weight release)
• What I do when traveling or during busy holiday seasons
• A special invitation to join Juliana live for a special event on February 24th, 2026 (replay available if you miss the live experience)

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Episode 288. Why Your Body Changed the Rules (And How to Play By the New Ones)

This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, we discuss what’s actually happening as our bodies enter our 40s and 50s, and why it can feel like the rules of the game suddenly changed.

If you've tried to solve weight gain, inflammation, cravings, and low energy by going harder on diet-first strategies, you probably have noticed that such strategies often backfire. This episode will show you why that happens, and what to do instead so you can feel back in control of your body again.

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• Why does it feel like your body's “rules” change in your 40s and 50s
• Why “diet first” strategies backfire and are NOT the solution
• The missing step that makes food choices start working again
• What I changed that allowed me to release 30+ lbs (after eating "healthy" for almost a decade)
• An invitation so I can show you, step-by-step, how to play by "the new rules"

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