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  • Owning Your Voice: Emotional Regulation & Connection with Dr. Shafer Stedronova
    Nov 26 2025
    How do we care for ourselves while staying connected to the people we love?In this episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego sit down with Dr. Shafer Stedronova, MD, to explore emotional regulation, self-compassion, and authentic living. Dr. Stedronova shares insights on navigating transitions, honoring your feelings, setting healthy boundaries, and the power of small acts of kindness. He also talks about his children’s book, The Boy and His Brightly Colored Blocks, which helps teach emotional regulation and empathy.Listeners will gain simple, practical strategies to build self-awareness, practice self-care, and nurture more genuine connections.Actionable TakeawaysSelf-care and self-respect are not selfish; “No is a complete sentence.”Emotional regulation is learned through modeling, connection, and practice.Authenticity requires leaving behind the pressure to please others.Small gestures, like a simple text or call, can profoundly impact someone’s life.Modeling vulnerability and humility strengthens relationships with your children.Children’s literature can teach empathy, patience, and emotional skills to both kids and adults.Apologize to yourself as you would to a friend to repair internal self-criticism.Chapters00:00 – Introduction – Welcome and overview of today’s conversation01:15 – Discovering Authenticity – Olivia shares her journey through college and law school10:20 – Breaking Free from People-Pleasing – Dr. Stedron discusses self-care and boundaries18:35 – Modeling Emotional Regulation – Using children’s literature to teach empathy and patience28:00 – The Importance of Saying “No” – Practical strategies for personal boundaries36:49 – Processing Grief and Connection – Reflections on community loss and reaching out44:03 – The Boy and His Brightly Colored Blocks – Teaching kids emotional regulation49:12 – The Power of Reading and Connection – Creating meaningful experiences through shared reading50:51 – Closing Thoughts & Final Quote – Olivia and Simone share inspiring reflections51:03 – Guest Info & How to Connect – Where to find Dr. Shafer StedronGuest DetailsDr. Shafer is a musician turned physician (neurologist), Jay Shetty Certified life coach, author, Founder of Little House of Dreams Publishing, Producer, and Host of the inspirational growth, health and healing focused podcast Talks with Dr Shafer. Dr. Shafer is the co-author of #1 International Best-selling Cracking The Rich Code Volume 16 (endorsed by Tony Robbins) and the author of the children’s book The Boy and his Brightly Colored Blocks. Dr. Shafer is passionate about helping people to reclaim their stories and build their most beautiful future. Dr. Shafer believes it is never too early to show young people how important their voice truly is, and the power they possess to create a better world.Connect with Dr. ShaferTalks with Dr Shafer Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talks-with-dr-shafer/id1723838159Website:www.drshaferstedronova.comSubstack:https://substack.com/@shaferstedronmdInstagram: talks_with_dr_shaferhttps://www.instagram.com/talks_with_dr_shafer/LinkedIn: Shafer Stedronhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shafer-stedron-4b7a19263/The Boy and His Brightly Colored Blocks is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and www.drshaferstedronova.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Boy-His-Brightly-Colored-Blocks-ebook/dp/B0F7B477H8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2645EXARXGHOT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UBBx0NXlzcuOeSsfdYtg0imF_L3x1C2t0HAJSvi49zxGPP9P_KcTfXkBGl29DID_za_ecV3u7sub2Ui0Kt0F2VPqipD2miHHSZoIIk_ijfg.ZG4LRrodaa6UD0-U4U_YDOLeSBgtwrYA3z9FmOtSYqY&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+boy+and+his+brightly+colored+blocks&qid=1764076624&sprefix=the+boy+and+his+brightly%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1👉 💬 Connect with UsDon’t forget to subscribe to Her Unshakeable Confidence for more empowering stories and actionable insights. Leave us a review, share your favorite moments, and tag us on social media!✨ Take our new QUIZ and discover your signature mix of courage, energy, and flavor.🎁Subscribe to our exclusive email list and receive our downloadable, FREE GUIDE, Positive affirmations to Live Life AuthenticallyClick HERE to get your copy!Pre-Order Simone’s New Book REAL Confidence A Simple Guide to Go from Unsure to Unshakeable📖 Order Simone’s BookAmazon Link: https://a.co/d/5MwUmJhGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55422846-the-extraordinary-unordinary-youBarnes&Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-extraordinary-unordinary-you-simone-knego/1137661020👉 Connect with Simone Knego:Instagram: @simoneknegoFacebook: @speakersimoneknegoLinkedIn: simoneknegoWebsite: www.simoneknego.comBook a free call with Simone👉 Connect with Olivia Knego:Instagram: @oliviaknegoLinkedIn: oliviaknegoVisit Our Etsy Shop: theunshakeablestudio✨ Check out our inspirational mugs, shirts, and more at The Unshakeable Studio on Etsy!Empower your day with a dose of confidence. New designs ...
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    54 min
  • Letting Go of Holiday Pressure: Choosing Connection Over Perfection
    Nov 19 2025
    Why do we put so much pressure on ourselves to create the “perfect” holiday—when no one is actually asking for perfection?In this warm and relatable episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego unpack the expectations, traditions, and stress tied to the holiday season, exploring why we often force ourselves into routines that don’t bring joy and how to confidently choose what works for you.With humor, honesty, and stories ranging from Thanksgiving chaos to delayed flights and the unexpected kindness of strangers, they highlight the deeper truth that the holidays are about presence, connection, and compassion—not performance. This conversation is a reminder that confidence grows when you release perfection, redefine your traditions, trust your choices, and let small moments of kindness guide how you show up for yourself and others.✅ Actionable TakeawaysRelease the pressure to create a “perfect” holiday—choose what genuinely brings joy.Redefine traditions to match your life now, not what you think they should be.Practice kindness in small, everyday moments—your presence matters more than presents.Acknowledge people around you; simple gestures can deeply impact someone’s day.Trust yourself to make decisions that support your well-being and confidence.Use your voice—don’t wait for others to validate your choices.📖 Chapters00:00 – Holiday Pressure and Unrealistic Expectations03:12 – What Tradition Really Means07:48 – Why Your “Perfect” Holiday Doesn’t Have to Look Like Anyone Else’s12:24 – Black Friday, Changes, and the Evolution of Traditions16:56 – Everyday Kindness: Small Moments That Matter21:10 – Giving Presence Instead of Performing Perfection24:08 – Connection, Compassion, and Confidence26:35 – Trusting Yourself: A Core Part of Confidence27:26 – Closing Thoughts: You Are Unshakeable👉 💬 Connect with UsDon’t forget to subscribe to Her Unshakeable Confidence for more empowering stories and actionable insights. Leave us a review, share your favorite moments, and tag us on social media!✨ Take our new QUIZ and discover your signature mix of courage, energy, and flavor.🎁Subscribe to our exclusive email list and receive our downloadable, FREE GUIDE, Positive affirmations to Live Life AuthenticallyClick HERE to get your copy!Pre-Order Simone’s New Book REAL Confidence A Simple Guide to Go from Unsure to Unshakeable📖 Order Simone’s BookAmazon Link: https://a.co/d/5MwUmJhGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55422846-the-extraordinary-unordinary-youBarnes&Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-extraordinary-unordinary-you-simone-knego/1137661020👉 Connect with Simone Knego:Instagram: @simoneknegoFacebook: @speakersimoneknegoLinkedIn: simoneknegoWebsite: www.simoneknego.comBook a free call with Simone👉 Connect with Olivia Knego:Instagram: @oliviaknegoLinkedIn: oliviaknegoVisit Our Etsy Shop: theunshakeablestudio✨ Check out our inspirational mugs, shirts, and more at The Unshakeable Studio on Etsy!Empower your day with a dose of confidence. New designs drop regularly!
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    30 min
  • From Distance to Reconnection: A Mother’s Journey Through Estrangement
    Nov 11 2025
    Have you ever felt like you were losing the connection with someone you love — especially your own child?In this vulnerable episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia speak with coach and author Sally Harris, a mom who has walked through the painful reality of estrangement and the long journey toward healing.Together, they explore the guilt, shame, and fear many parents never talk about — along with the powerful shift that happens when we learn to let go of control, communicate with compassion, and love our kids the way they need to be loved.If you’re longing for stronger family relationships or reassurance that you’re not failing — this episode is a reminder that healing, hope, and connection are still possible.✅ Actionable Takeaways• Work on You FirstHealing begins internally — confidence, self-care, and emotional stability create space for reconnection.• Let Go of the Comparison TrapSocial media isn’t real. All families have struggles — you’re not failing.• Shift from Fixing to ListeningAdult children want partnership, not control. Respect and empathy open doors.• Avoid Making It About Your EmotionsApproach tough situations as if it were your best friend’s child — compassionate, but not reactive.• Reconnect with Hope, Not PressureWhen stepping back is necessary, keep the door open gently — communication should show love, not demand it.⏱️ Chapters00:00 — Welcome & The Complicated Side of Motherhood02:12 — What Estrangement Really Looks and Feels Like07:40 — Parenting Adult Children vs. Parenting Kids14:58 — Letting Go of Comparison and “Perfect Families”21:34 — The Impact on Siblings & Family Dynamics28:45 — When Emotion Takes Over: Repairing with Humility33:52 — Group Coaching: Safe Support for Moms40:03 — Numbing Pain vs. Building Confidence41:30 — Confidence as the Foundation for Transformation42:21 — The Best Parenting Advice Sally Ever Received44:46 — Loving Your Children the Way They Need46:20 — Where to Find Sally Harris✨ About Sally HarrisSally Harris, the host of "The Sally Harris YouTube Channel" which has amassed 2.7 million+ views with over 36,000 subscribers, is an international speaker and advocate in the realm of family dynamics, estrangement, self-care, and personal responsibility. She has been featured as a guest on prominent shows such as "Families Divided TV," "The Justin American Radio Show," and "Watching America". She has recently been contacted by the ABC Tamron Hall show as well as The Dr. Phil show as an estrangement expert. She has worked with over 1k+ mothers dealing with estranged adult children and is on a mission to serve 1 million moms. Connect with Sally Harris:YouTube: Sally Harris- Moms of Estranged Adult Kids Expert Website:Sally Harris Coaching👉 💬 Connect with UsDon’t forget to subscribe to Her Unshakeable Confidence for more empowering stories and actionable insights. Leave us a review, share your favorite moments, and tag us on social media!✨ Take our new QUIZ and discover your signature mix of courage, energy, and flavor.🎁Subscribe to our exclusive email list and receive our downloadable, FREE GUIDE, Positive affirmations to Live Life AuthenticallyClick HERE to get your copy!Pre-Order Simone’s New Book REAL Confidence A Simple Guide to Go from Unsure to Unshakeable📖 Order Simone’s BookAmazon Link: https://a.co/d/5MwUmJhGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55422846-the-extraordinary-unordinary-youBarnes&Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-extraordinary-unordinary-you-simone-knego/1137661020👉 Connect with Simone Knego:Instagram: @simoneknegoFacebook: @speakersimoneknegoLinkedIn: simoneknegoWebsite: www.simoneknego.comBook a free call with Simone👉 Connect with Olivia Knego:Instagram: @oliviaknegoLinkedIn: oliviaknegoVisit Our Etsy Shop: theunshakeablestudio✨ Check out our inspirational mugs, shirts, and more at The Unshakeable Studio on Etsy! Empower your day with a dose of confidence. New designs drop regularly!
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    50 min
  • Silencing the What-If Whisperer: Rewriting Your Inner Dialogue
    Nov 5 2025
    In this empowering episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego unpack one of the biggest influences on our confidence: the voice inside our head. They discuss the “What-If Whisperer”—the relentless inner critic that loves to say you’re not enough, you might fail, or everyone will judge you.Together, they reveal how much of our identity is shaped not by our abilities, but by the language we use about ourselves. From naming your inner critic “Sally,” to shifting from try to do, they share practical and relatable tools for taking back your power and speaking to yourself with respect.They also explore:Why authenticity shouldn’t feel like taking off tight jeans at the end of the dayHow to support others without shrinking your own successWhy the way you speak about yourself teaches others how to treat youThis episode is your invitation to rewrite the script playing in your mind—because when you change the words, you change the story. And the story you believe becomes the life you lead.✅ Actionable TakeawaysName and externalize your inner critic to separate it from who you truly areSwap “I’ll try” for “I’ll do”—language builds beliefChoose supportive self-talk: speak to yourself like a friend, not an enemyDon’t dim your light to fit others’ struggles—support without self-minimizingSet boundaries with that negative inner voice: you get to decide the narrativeTeach self-respect early—kids learn confidence from how we model self-talk📖 Chapters00:00 – The What-If Whisperer: Our Inner Critic03:20 – Performing vs. Living Authentically08:44 – Shrinking Ourselves to Make Others Comfortable12:58 – “I Failed Too!” The Tricky Art of Commiseration18:45 – Words Matter: Language Shapes Confidence24:05 – Treat Yourself Like Someone You Love29:10 – Raising Kids With Self-Respect30:41 – Final Encouragement: You Are Unshakeable👉 💬 Connect with UsDon’t forget to subscribe to Her Unshakeable Confidence for more empowering stories and actionable insights. Leave us a review, share your favorite moments, and tag us on social media!✨ Take our new QUIZ and discover your signature mix of courage, energy, and flavor.🎁Subscribe to our exclusive email list and receive our downloadable, FREE GUIDE, Positive affirmations to Live Life AuthenticallyClick HERE to get your copy!Pre-Order Simone’s New Book REAL Confidence A Simple Guide to Go from Unsure to Unshakeable📖 Order Simone’s BookAmazon Link: https://a.co/d/5MwUmJhGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55422846-the-extraordinary-unordinary-youBarnes&Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-extraordinary-unordinary-you-simone-knego/1137661020👉 Connect with Simone Knego:Instagram: @simoneknegoFacebook: @speakersimoneknegoLinkedIn: simoneknegoWebsite: www.simoneknego.comBook a free call with Simone👉 Connect with Olivia Knego:Instagram: @oliviaknegoLinkedIn: oliviaknegoVisit Our Etsy Shop: theunshakeablestudio✨ Check out our inspirational mugs, shirts, and more at The Unshakeable Studio on Etsy!Empower your day with a dose of confidence. New designs drop regularly!
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    34 min
  • Karen Mayer Cunningham on Empowering Parents and Educators to Advocate with Confidence
    Oct 28 2025
    In this powerful episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia sit down with Karen Mayer Cunningham — special education advocate, trainer, speaker, and founder of the Epic IEP Academy. Karen shares her mission to equip parents, educators, and advocates with the knowledge and confidence they need to navigate the special education system and fight for every child’s rights.Drawing from her own journey as the mother of a child with disabilities, Karen talks about how the lack of information, training, and accountability in schools inspired her to take action and teach others to do the same. She opens up about building the Epic IEP Academy, training teams nationwide, and writing her upcoming book The Epic IEP: A Powerful Playbook for Parents, Educators, and Advocates.Simone and Olivia dive into real-world challenges — from walking into intimidating IEP meetings to advocating for accommodations in college and beyond. Karen explains why preparation is key, how federal law empowers parents, and why collaboration (not conflict) should be the focus at the table.Through humor, honesty, and bold insight, Karen reminds listeners that confidence isn’t about perfection — it’s about conviction, persistence, and refusing to walk away when children need you most. This episode is a must-listen for parents, educators, aspiring advocates, and anyone passionate about creating change in special education.✅ Actionable TakeawaysBe Prepared Before the Meeting: Request the full draft of the IEP in advance so you can make informed decisions and avoid being rushed or sidelined.Weekly Learning Matters: Ongoing training — not one-time meetings — is essential for parents, educators, and advocates to stay effective and confident.Stay at the Table When It’s Uncomfortable: Advocacy isn’t about being liked — it’s about getting results for the child, even if that means pushing back or slowing down the process.Explain Accommodations to the Child: Kids need to understand the purpose of their support to feel empowered instead of embarrassed.Use Federal Law as a Tool, Not a Threat: IDEA and Section 504 establish parents as key decision-makers — confidence comes from knowing your rights.Collaboration Over Compliance: An IEP should be about serving the child, not just checking boxes or rushing through paperwork.⏱️ Chapters00:00 — Introduction01:25 — Karen’s background and advocating for her daughter07:10 — The Epic IEP Academy and weekly training model13:42 — Serving parents, educators, and advocates nationwide18:55 — Social media, reach, and educating the masses20:48 — The upcoming book The Epic IEP24:35 — Accommodations in college and federal protections27:06 — Assistive technology and changing expectations30:22 — Addressing embarrassment around accommodations32:17 — Preparing parents before IEP meetings36:45 — Why schools often lack training39:38 — Confidence, coaching, and hope in special education44:09 — Advice from the women in her life46:28 — Humor, resilience, and staying unshakable46:59 — Where to find Karen✨ About Karen Mayer CunninghamKaren Mayer Cunningham, widely known as the Special Education Boss®, is a nationally recognized trainer, speaker, and advocate who equips parents and professionals to navigate and negotiate successful student outcomes at the IEP and 504 table. As founder of Special Education Academy™ and author of The EPIC IEP™, she brings clarity, humor, and practical strategies to one of the most complex systems families face. Karen’s mission is simple: empower every voice at the table so children receive the education and support they deserve.🔗 Connect with Karen Mayer CunninghamWebsite: specialeducationacademy.com Book Info: theepiciep.comInstagram: @specialeducationboss LinkedIn: Karen Mayer Cunningham Facebook: Karen Mayer Cunningham Services: Records review, representation, professional development, advocate training👉 💬 Connect with UsDon’t forget to subscribe to Her Unshakeable Confidence for more empowering stories and actionable insights. Leave us a review, share your favorite moments, and tag us on social media!✨ Take our new QUIZ and discover your signature mix of courage, energy, and flavor.🎁Subscribe to our exclusive email list and receive our downloadable, FREE GUIDE, Positive affirmations to Live Life AuthenticallyClick HERE to get your copy!Pre-Order Simone’s New Book REAL Confidence A Simple Guide to Go from Unsure to Unshakeable📖 Order Simone’s BookAmazon Link: https://a.co/d/5MwUmJhGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55422846-the-extraordinary-unordinary-youBarnes&Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-extraordinary-unordinary-you-simone-knego/1137661020👉 Connect with Simone Knego:Instagram: @simoneknegoFacebook: @speakersimoneknegoLinkedIn: simoneknegoWebsite: www.simoneknego.comBook a free call with Simone👉 Connect with Olivia Knego:Instagram: @oliviaknegoLinkedIn...
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    50 min
  • Navigating Remission and Reality: Confidence Through Chronic Illness
    Oct 21 2025
    In this deeply honest and powerful episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego open up about Olivia’s recent health setback after three years in remission from Crohn’s disease. From traveling to New York for her colonoscopy, to the emotional impact of hearing she’s no longer in remission, they unpack the realities of living with a lifelong autoimmune illness.Olivia shares the physical, mental, and emotional challenges that come with flare-ups, the stress of managing law school alongside chronic illness, and the importance of listening to your body—before it forces you to. Through humor, vulnerability, and raw truth (including the not-so-glamorous parts of hospital visits), she reminds listeners that strength isn’t avoiding the hard moments—it’s facing them head-on.Simone and Olivia also dive into self-advocacy, communicating with professors and deans, grief over lost progress, reshaping expectations, and the power of letting yourself feel before creating an action plan. Their conversation is a reminder that setbacks don’t erase strength—and confidence often comes from speaking up, asking for help, and refusing to hide your reality.This episode is for anyone navigating illness, burnout, pressure, or unexpected life detours—and needs to hear: you’ve got this.✅ Actionable TakeawaysGive yourself space to grieve before jumping into problem-solving.Self-advocacy is not weakness—it’s confidence in action.Communicate your needs with the people who can support you.Adjusting commitments is not failure—it’s self-preservation.Taking care of your mental health is as important as physical care.Saying your struggles out loud helps you move forward with strength.📖 Chapters00:00 – Traveling to New York for the Procedure02:15 – The Realities of Colonoscopies and Hospital Prep05:30 – Hearing the News: No Longer in Remission08:12 – Grieving the Setback and Honoring the Emotions11:25 – School, Stress, and Ignoring the Body’s Signals14:48 – Making Changes: Course Load and Priorities18:10 – Self-Advocacy and Communicating with Faculty21:03 – Owning Your Health Without Shame24:20 – The Fear, the Humor, and the Reality of Crohn’s28:00 – Saying It Out Loud: Why Speaking Up Builds Confidence31:15 – Moving Forward with Strength and Support33:25 – Final Message: You’ve Got This👉 💬 Connect with UsDon’t forget to subscribe to Her Unshakeable Confidence for more empowering stories and actionable insights. Leave us a review, share your favorite moments, and tag us on social media!✨ Take our new QUIZ and discover your signature mix of courage, energy, and flavor.🎁Subscribe to our exclusive email list and receive our downloadable, FREE GUIDE, Positive affirmations to Live Life AuthenticallyClick HERE to get your copy!Pre-Order Simone’s New Book REAL Confidence A Simple Guide to Go from Unsure to Unshakeable📖 Order Simone’s BookAmazon Link: https://a.co/d/5MwUmJhGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55422846-the-extraordinary-unordinary-youBarnes&Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-extraordinary-unordinary-you-simone-knego/1137661020👉 Connect with Simone Knego:Instagram: @simoneknegoFacebook: @speakersimoneknegoLinkedIn: simoneknegoWebsite: www.simoneknego.comBook a free call with Simone👉 Connect with Olivia Knego:Instagram: @oliviaknegoLinkedIn: oliviaknegoVisit Our Etsy Shop: theunshakeablestudio✨ Check out our inspirational mugs, shirts, and more at The Unshakeable Studio on Etsy!Empower your day with a dose of confidence. New designs drop regularly!
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    37 min
  • From Yo-Yo Dieting to Lasting Change: Jiordana Saade’s Story
    Oct 14 2025
    In this episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia talk with Jiordana Saade — founder of The Mind-Full Clinic, a certified nutritionist, hypnotherapist, and behavioral coach — about how to heal your relationship with food and your body. Jiordana shares her personal journey from childhood bullying and yo-yo dieting through substance use, motherhood, and a career pivot into nutrition and behavioral neuroscience.She explains why diets fail, how the primitive brain drives self-sabotaging eating patterns, the role of trauma and the “mother wound,” and why addressing the nervous system is essential for lasting change. Jiordana also demystifies hypnotherapy, discusses pros/cons of GLP-1 medications, and introduces The Mind-Full Method — her 12-week program (now scaled into an app) designed to help people reclaim freedom from emotional eating.This conversation blends practical habits, science, and compassion — a must-listen if you want to stop dieting and start living.✅ Actionable TakeawaysLook for root causes, not quick fixes. Investigate nervous-system stress, early trauma, or “mother wound” patterns rather than relying solely on diets or pills.Stop using food as reward/punishment. If a reward contradicts your goal (e.g., gym → donut), it will undermine long-term change.Try hypnotherapy/meditative practices if you’re open to them — they can make the subconscious more malleable for habit change.Set one simple boundary: avoid snacking after dinner as a practical, repeatable habit to stabilize blood sugar and break night-eating cycles.Model healthy eating for kids. Children learn self-care by watching you — prioritize showing healthy habits over policing plates.Use mindful portioning: take a small portion of a craved food, say “thank you,” and put it away — train the brain to stop automatic overconsumption.If considering GLP-1s, consult a clinician. They can help in metabolic disease but aren’t a root-cause solution for emotional eating.⏱️ Chapters00:00 — Introduction01:27 — Childhood bullying, early dieting, and the start of the story05:17 — Why food is different: primitive brain, self-sabotage, and survival wiring12:49 — Labels, identity, and the dieting industry critique17:50 — The “first diet” and the mother wound pattern18:29 — Hypnotherapy explained: when it helps and how it works23:54 — Weight loss approach: focus on inner healing, not metrics29:54 — Emotional triggers: the four functions of behavior (escape, sensory, attention, tangible)33:35 — Food as reward/punishment and why that backfires38:58 — The Mindful Method: 12-week program, scaling, and app launch45:16 — Confidence as reputation with yourself — small promises, big trust✨ About Jiordana SaadeJiordana Saade is the founder of The Mind-Full Clinic and creator of The Mind-Full Method. A certified nutritionist, hypnotherapist, and behavioral coach, she combines clinical nutrition, behavioral psychology, neuroscience, and functional approaches to help people heal their relationship with food. Drawing from her personal history of yo-yo dieting, eating disorders, and addiction, Jiordana returned to study behavioral psychology and neuroscience to better address why diets fail and how the nervous system drives eating behavior.She built The Mind-Full Method as a scalable program (12 modules + group calls) and has recently expanded it into an app to make the work more accessible. Jiordana also hosts The Mind-Full Method Podcast.Connect with Jiordana Sade:Instagram: @jiordanassade @themindfullclinicincWebsite: The Mind-Full ClinicTEDx talkPodcast: The Mind-Full Method Podcast👉 💬 Connect with UsDon’t forget to subscribe to Her Unshakeable Confidence for more empowering stories and actionable insights. Leave us a review, share your favorite moments, and tag us on social media!✨ Take our new QUIZ and discover your signature mix of courage, energy, and flavor.🎁Subscribe to our exclusive email list and receive our downloadable, FREE GUIDE, Positive affirmations to Live Life AuthenticallyClick HERE to get your copy!Pre-Order Simone’s New Book REAL Confidence A Simple Guide to Go from Unsure to Unshakeable📖 Order Simone’s BookAmazon Link: https://a.co/d/5MwUmJhGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55422846-the-extraordinary-unordinary-youBarnes&Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-extraordinary-unordinary-you-simone-knego/1137661020👉 Connect with Simone Knego:Instagram: @simoneknegoFacebook: @speakersimoneknegoLinkedIn: simoneknegoWebsite: www.simoneknego.comBook a free call with Simone👉 Connect with Olivia Knego:Instagram: @oliviaknegoLinkedIn: oliviaknegoVisit Our Etsy Shop: theunshakeablestudio✨ Check out our inspirational mugs, shirts, and more at The Unshakeable Studio on Etsy!Empower your day with a dose of confidence. New designs drop regularly!
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    53 min
  • Chrysalis Advantage: Reframing Midlife as a Season of Becoming
    Oct 7 2025
    In this insightful episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia talk with Tami Jorden — certified death doula, co-founder of the Legacy 22 Women’s Circle, and creator of the Chrysalis Advantage. Tami reframes midlife not as decline but as a powerful season of becoming, where earned wisdom, courage, and community open the door to fresh purpose.She walks us through the core pillars of the Chrysalis Advantage (confidence, courage, spiritual connection, service, community, legacy), shares how working as a death doula shapes her perspective on regret and action, and offers practical ways women can prepare for and thrive in this next chapter.If you’ve ever feared aging, felt “over” at fifty, or carried a secret you never named — this episode will invite you to step forward, tell your story, edit what no longer serves you, and use your life experience as fuel for connection and service.✅ Actionable TakeawaysTrust the Internal Signal — Move your sense of worth from external approval to internal self-trust.Do It Messy — Action creates momentum: “step into the chasm” and the next step appears.Turn Hard Things into Jewels — Ask “What’s the lesson?” and carry learning forward as usable wisdom.Build Your Community — Invest in reciprocal relationships; friendships matter as much as physical health.Honor Mortality to Unlock Courage — Memento mori can help you act now so you don’t leave with regrets.Edit Deliberately — Let go of people, tasks, and thoughts that no longer serve. ⏱️ Chapters00:00 — Introduction00:28 — Meet Tami Jorden & the Chrysalis Advantage (intro)05:56 — The six pillars: self-confidence, courage, spiritual connection, service, community, legacy10:36 — Parenting transitions, off-ramps, and re-discovering purpose16:31 — Cultural attitudes about aging and the value of elders21:14 — Intergenerational learning, hobbies, and reclaiming “grandma knowledge”26:03 — Beauty standards, body image, and what we teach the next generations33:46 — Tami’s death-doula perspective: memento mori and how it fuels courage36:32 — Regret, suffering needlessly, and how to avoid both39:14 — Personal healing: naming trauma, telling your story, and reclaiming power45:43 — Tami’s word for 2025: Edit — pruning people, tasks, thoughts✨ About Tami JordenTami Jorden is a certified death doula, coach, and women’s-work facilitator focused on reframing midlife as a season of transformation. She is the creator of the Chrysalis Advantage — a roadmap for women to move through midlife with clarity, courage, and purpose — and a co-founder of the Legacy 22 Women’s Circle. Tami brings a unique perspective informed by her death-doula practice: facing mortality (memento mori) often unlocks the courage to take the steps that matter now, reducing regret and increasing meaning.Her work centers on six pillars: building internal self-confidence, practicing courageous truth-telling, cultivating spiritual connection (as each woman defines it), contributing through external service, investing in community, and actively shaping one’s legacy. Tami also emphasizes practical service and volunteering as powerful ways to stay connected and purposeful in midlife.Tami writes and publishes the Substack Butterfly Days, and she’s launching a podcast also called Butterfly Days that explores menopause and midlife as a chrysalis for growth. She volunteers with organizations such as Houston Hospice and Ronald McDonald House, and encourages women to “edit” their lives intentionally — pruning what no longer serves and choosing what to keep.Connect with Tami Jorden:Substack - Butterfly DaysWebsite - tamijorden.comLinkedIn: Tamara Jorden👉 💬 Connect with UsDon’t forget to subscribe to Her Unshakeable Confidence for more empowering stories and actionable insights. Leave us a review, share your favorite moments, and tag us on social media!✨ Take our new QUIZ and discover your signature mix of courage, energy, and flavor.🎁Subscribe to our exclusive email list and receive our downloadable, FREE GUIDE, Positive affirmations to Live Life AuthenticallyClick HERE to get your copy!Pre-Order Simone’s New Book REAL Confidence A Simple Guide to Go from Unsure to Unshakeable📖 Order Simone’s BookAmazon Link: https://a.co/d/5MwUmJhGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55422846-the-extraordinary-unordinary-youBarnes&Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-extraordinary-unordinary-you-simone-knego/1137661020👉 Connect with Simone Knego:Instagram: @simoneknegoFacebook: @speakersimoneknegoLinkedIn: simoneknegoWebsite: www.simoneknego.comBook a free call with Simone👉 Connect with Olivia Knego:Instagram: @oliviaknegoLinkedIn: oliviaknegoVisit Our Etsy Shop: theunshakeablestudio✨ Check out our inspirational mugs, shirts, and more at The Unshakeable Studio on Etsy! Empower your day with a dose of confidence. New designs drop regularly!
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