{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"241. The Confidence Gap In Midlife No One Talks About","description":"  Ever walk away from a conversation thinking, \u201cWhy didn\u2019t I just say what I meant?\u201d   That gut punch isn\u2019t just frustration\u2014it\u2019s a sign of something deeper. In episode 241,  The Confidence Gap No One Talks About, we unpack why so many midlife women silence themselves\u2014and 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\u2019s 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\u2019s your clarity, energy, and self-trust.   You\u2019ll learn five powerful mindset shifts that help you set boundaries without guilt, stop second-guessing, and speak up\u2014without 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\u2019re tired of feeling invisible or like your voice doesn\u2019t matter, this episode gives you tools to shift that, without needing a full life overhaul. \u2728 Ready to take that next step? Pre-order Pursue Your Spark, the book, and get exclusive bonuses that will help you stop shrinking and start thriving in midlife\u2014on your terms. Inside, you'll find real-life stories, mindset tools, and practical strategies to help you reclaim your confidence, energy, and spark. \ud83c\udf81 Pre-order now and unlock your limited-time bonuses! Limited Podcast Series: Intermittent Fasting For Midlife&amp;nbsp; \ud83c\udfa7 Plus, don\u2019t miss   Episode 174: How To Reclaim Your Confidence To Do The Things You Want Over 50 with Kelly Howard &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Pursue Your Spark: Midlife Fitness &amp; Mindset for Women Feeling Stuck","author_url":"https:\/\/heikeyates.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37278465\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/37278465"}