Women’s Health Unwrapped
Episode 144:
Rediscovering confidence in midlife
Have you found yourself thinking, “I’ve lost my confidence”?
“It’s not about doing more. It’s about doing what matters—and doing it in a way that honours who you are now. Confidence doesn’t come from a breakthrough moment. It’s built through small, intentional habits that remind you of your worth.”
— Nicola Farndell
“There have been various points in my life where I thought I’d lost my confidence. But what I’ve learned is that I hadn’t lost anything. My skills, my experience, my voice… they were all still there. It was the circumstances around me—and the way I was feeling—that made me believe I wasn’t capable. Once I understood that, I could start finding my way back to myself.”
— Helen Packham
In this episode of Women’s Health Unwrapped:
In this powerful and grounded conversation, I’m joined by speaker coach and TEDx speaker Helen Packham to unravel what really happens to our confidence in midlife, and why the answer isn’t to fix yourself, but to reconnect with who you are now. We explore the emotional terrain of perimenopause, identity shifts, and what it means to lose your sense of self, even when everything on the outside looks fine. This isn’t about performance. It’s about presence.
Whether you're navigating perimenopause, coming out of burnout, or simply feeling out of sync with yourself, this episode will meet you where you are—and gently guide you back.
You haven’t lost your confidence. It’s still there. Let’s find your way back to it.
Here’s what we unwrap in this episode:
Why confidence dips during hormonal and life transitions.
How anxiety masks as self-doubt (and what to do when it spirals).
Personal development is a continuous journey, but one that becomes an integral part of who you are.
The role of distraction—alcohol, sugar, scrolling—in numbing what we really need.
How self-care is essential for mental wellbeing.
The tools Helen uses to reconnect with herself and rebuild trust.
Three powerful steps to help you feel like you again.
About Helen Packham:
Helen Packham is a speaker coach and verbal communications strategist helping leaders 10x the impact of their verbal communication to engage, retain and maximise the potential of their people. She has 15 years experience in leadership and executive development and 10 years in entrepreneurship. A TEDx curator and speaker, Helen passes on the powerful tool of storytelling to her clients so that they can confidently present and speak with impact.
Connect with Helen:
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Feel like you’ve lost your confidence—but not quite sure how to get it back?
You are not alone—and you’re not broken.
If life has felt like a blur of responsibilities, shifting roles, and second-guessing yourself, it’s no wonder your confidence feels distant. But it hasn’t disappeared. It just needs space to re-emerge.
My free Perimenopause Revival Guide will gently help you reconnect with your body, tune into what really matters, and rebuild your sense of calm, clarity, and self-trust—one small step at a time.
Inside you’ll find simple, realistic ways to support your energy, reduce overwhelm, and feel more like you again—without needing to fix, force or prove anything.
Download your free guide and start finding your way back to yourself.
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