Confidence From Within

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 

• Ready to release weight from a place of fulfillment, not duty? Click here to apply for a complimentary DNA Discovery Session and let's explore if a DNA-led strategy is right for you
• Get instant access to my Masterclass, "Unlock Weight Release in your 40s & 50s Without Trial-And-Error". Click here to watch

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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) 

• Ready to release weight from a place of fulfillment, not duty? Click here to schedule a call with us to learn if our DNA-led strategy is the right fit for your needs (limited spots available) 
• 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.

SPECIAL INVITATION = Join us live for our new Masterclass, "Unlock Weight Release in your 40s & 50s Without Trial-And-Error". Click here to register and save your spot.

• 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) 

• Join us live for our new Masterclass, "Unlock Weight Release in your 40s & 50s Without Trial-And-Error". Click here to register and save your spot.

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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.

SPECIAL INVITATION = Join us live for our new Masterclass, "Unlock Weight Release in your 40s & 50s Without Trial-And-Error". Click here to register and save your spot.

• 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" 

• Join us live for our new Masterclass, "Unlock Weight Release in your 40s & 50s Without Trial-And-Error". Click here to register and save your spot.

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Episode 287. How To Measure Success Beyond the Scale

This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, we discuss how to measure success in weight release without relying on the scale. So many of us women are great at creating massive to do lists, but not so good at acknowledging and celebrating our progress.

If you resonate, this episode will give you a great unlock to change how you track the evidence that it is (actually) working.

• Why the scale is not your best friend, when releasing weight naturally 
• A cool analogy that unlocked a huge perspective shift on "it's not happening, therefore it's not working"
• How I measure progress in weight release, without relying on the scale
• What to track and why to look back AND look forward
• Why not seeing the evidence of success does NOT mean it's not working
• How you too can unlock your DNA and get your personalized weight release roadmap 

• Ready to release weight in menopause transition? Click here to schedule a call with us to learn if our DNA-led strategy is the right fit for your needs (limited spots available)

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Episode 286. DNA-Led Precision vs. Pressure To Lose Weight

This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, we go deep into why weight release is harder as we age and why the pressure of the weight loss industry is NOT helping women get the bodies they want.

• Weight loss vs weight release - what's the difference?
• My body is (genetically) not designed to be lean
• How I released over 30 pounds and was able to keep it off
• Why precision is a must, when it comes to weight management in midlife
• What women are doing wrong when trying to release weight in midlife and beyond
• How you too can unlock your DNA and get your personalized weight release roadmap 

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:  

• Ready to start releasing weight in menopause transition? Click here to schedule a call with us to learn if our DNA-led strategy is the right fit for your needs (limited spots available) 

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Episode 285. How To Stop Living In Survival Mode, Without Losing Your Edge

This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, we go deeper on the topic of urgency. 

If you are feeling the pressure of time, if your schedule is always overflowing and it feels like you are living in survival mode - it's time to opt out of urgency.

• Why opt out of urgency, especially if you are a high-performing women 
• Survival is very costly to women, especially in midlife
• My challenging relationship with time
• How I used urgency in my life (and why it stopped working in midlife)
• What happens in menopause transition that leads to a lot of women's symptoms
• Invitation to a wonderful live event, happening on January 28th, 2026

Resources Mentioned In This Episode: 

• I’m joining Rebecca Vigelius and Becky Keen on Wednesday, Jan 28 (12pm PT) for a live roundtable: Opt Out of Urgency. Register here to this LIVE event  
• Listen to this episode next -> Episode 269. Dropping the Urgency: Stop the Rush to Release the Weight 

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Episode 284. Overcoming Decision Fatigue in Menopause Transition

This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, we discuss a common issue women experience in menopause transition, decision fatigue.

If you’ve ever felt like your health goals have turned into a part‑time job, you’re not alone, decision fatigue is a real problem, so let's talk about it. 

• The hidden costs of wellness confusion 
• Why decision fatigue is a real problem for women 
• A 3-step framework to decide is a strategy is right for you
• How my health struggles taught me to prioritize how I spend vs invest my time
• What I did to eliminate decision fatigue when it comes to my health 
• The #1 step you can take today to end decision fatigue 

Resources Mentioned In This Episode:  

• Ready to start releasing weight in 2026? Click here to schedule a call with us to learn if our DNA-led strategy is the right fit for your needs (limited spots available) 
• Get a copy of my latest book - Release, the one book to read BEFORE your next diet 

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