Confidence in midlife isn’t as simple as we’re told it is.

In this episode, Jen gets honest about body dysmorphia, fake confidence, and why even positive body changes don’t always shift the way we see ourselves. She breaks down how body dysmorphia often shows up as a subtle mind game, why midlife hormones and identity shifts complicate body image, and how confidence can coexist with insecurity.

Jen also explores the difference between fake confidence and real confidence, why the way we talk about our bodies matters to the younger people listening, and how to practice self-kindness and grace without toxic positivity.

Plus, a preview of next week’s episode: Part one of a calm, realistic 2026 planning guide—without the pressure of New Year’s resolutions.