Have you ever walked into a room, stood up to give a presentation or faced something new and thought, "I can't do this. Why would anyone even want to know this"?

What if feeling nervous or anxious doesn't mean you're not capable? And what if confidence isn't something you need to have before you take action?

In the first of three conversations with Jodi Goldman, we're exploring the confidence gap: why it exists, how it holds us back and, most importantly, what we can do to close it.

We talk about when it's OK to 'fake it', particularly when speaking in public or putting yourself out there, and why feeling anxious doesn't automatically mean you're not good enough. Just because we feel something doesn't make it a fact.

We also challenge the idea that being a strong, independent woman means doing everything on your own. What if, instead of thinking we have to do it all ourselves, we approached things with a sense of "I'm doing this for you, for me and for us"? Because supporting one another can be far more powerful than going it alone.

And confidence is only part of the picture. Jodi also introduces two other gaps that can hold women back: the influence gap and the visibility gap, which we'll be exploring with her when she returns in our next season.

It's a conversation full of practical insights, fresh perspectives and reassurance that we don't need to wait until we feel completely confident to take the next step.

Because feeling anxious doesn't mean you're not capable. And confidence isn't necessarily something you have to always have, it's something you can build.

Find Jodi here https://jodigoldman.co.uk/

Find her onboarding quiz here https://animalinstincts.scoreapp.com/

And follow her on LinkedIn here: Jodi Goldman

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Disclaimer: Anna Black, Genevieve Hallam, Margaret Cabourn-Smith or any guest presenter featured in this podcast cannot be held responsible for any injury or harm caused as a result of participation in any session or ideas you follow as a result of listening to this podcast. You are taking part at your own risks and need to make sensible decisions. Check in with your GP if you have any concerns and before making changes.

So happy to be back together and In Real Life. We cover trusting your instincts, the silver lining of chaos, and once again the ups and downs of Summer 2026

Please do like and subscribe and follow Margaret @crushedbymcs, Gen @ghnutritioncoaching and Anna @40swoman&beyond.
Disclaimer: Anna Black, Genevieve Hallam, Margaret Cabourn-Smith or any guest presenter featured in this podcast cannot be held responsible for any injury or harm caused as a result of participation in any session or ideas you follow as a result of listening to this podcast. You are taking part at your own risks and need to make sensible decisions. Check in with your GP if you have any concerns and before making changes.

In this episode of 40s Woman and Beyond, Anna Black and Gen Hallam, alongside Margaret Cabourn-Smith, dive into the everyday realities of navigating perimenopause.

From managing the impact of social media on mood and energy, to simple (and realistic) ways to stay hydrated, they share what’s actually working for them right now. They also explore whether “healthier” options like organic wine make any difference when it comes to symptoms like hot flushes.

It’s an honest and relatable conversation covering anxiety, low mood, hot flushes, dry skin (including those unexpected dry eyelids), and the small habits that can make a difference day to day.

And if you want to find the trip truck, see here (-: http://triptruck.uk/

Please note: this episode is based on our own personal experiences and is not medical advice. If you have any concerns about your health or symptoms, it’s important to speak with your GP.

Trigger warning: this episode includes discussion of suicidal thoughts.

Please do like and subscribe and follow Margaret @crushedbymcs, Gen @ghnutritioncoaching and Anna @40swoman&beyond.
Disclaimer: Anna Black, Genevieve Hallam, Margaret Cabourn-Smith or any guest presenter featured in this podcast cannot be held responsible for any injury or harm caused as a result of participation in any session or ideas you follow as a result of listening to this podcast. You are taking part at your own risks and need to make sensible decisions. Check in with your GP if you have any concerns and before making changes.