Confidence From Within, ranked in the top 3% of podcasts globally, is a space for women ready to recalibrate how they feel in their bodies and how they lead in their lives. Hosted by Juliana Leamen—Board-Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Functional Genomics Practitioner, author, and speaker—each episode explores the emotional clarity, identity evolution, and self-leadership that support you in living and leading from your internal blueprint. This show redefines transformation as an act of alignment—not discipline—and offers perspective shifts that guide you toward the embodiment of your next level self. Learn more and access show notes and resources at www.naturallyjoyous.ca/podcast
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Confidence From Within, ranked in the top 3% of podcasts globally, is a space for women ready to recalibrate how they feel in their bodies and how they lead in their lives. Hosted by Juliana Leamen—Board-Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Functional Genomics Practitioner, author, and speaker—each episode explores the emotional clarity, identity evolution, and self-leadership that support you in living and leading from your internal blueprint. This show redefines transformation as an act of alignment—not discipline—and offers perspective shifts that guide you toward the embodiment of your next level self. Learn more and access show notes and resources at www.naturallyjoyous.ca/podcast
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Episode 282. The 3 Belief Shifts That Transformed My Life
Happy New Year! This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, I go over my top 3 belief shifts that have transformed my life.
As we start the year, instead of sharing goal setting tips or discuss why New Years resolutions don't work, I decided to share with you some belief shifts that have significantly improved my life, in case you want to borrow them!
Happy New Year! This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, I go over my top 3 belief shifts that have transformed my life.
As we start the year, instead of sharing goal setting tips or discuss why New Years resolutions don't work, I decided to share with you some belief shifts that have significantly improved my life, in case you want to borrow them!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
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Episode 281. The Best Of 2025 - Our Top 10 Episodes
This week's episode on Confidence From Within Podcast, I go over the top 10 episodes of 2025, bringing you our listeners favorites.
I also created a special playlist for you, so you can access them all in one place!! Click here to get the playlist.
Here are our TOP 10 Best of 2025 Episodes:
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Episode 280. Before 2025 Ends, Do This One Thing
This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, we discuss the trap of waiting for January to get back on track or start pursuing your goals.
I see this happen every year, so in this episode I share what I did to make December my most productive month, so come January, I have momentum to go after what I want.
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Episode 279. The First Ever Non-Linear Weight Release Strategy
This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, we explore the 2 major issues women face when trying to release weight and why most dieters cannot sustain the weight long-term.
These 2 perspective shifts completely changed how I approach weight management for myself and my clients and it will change how you look at it too, so you can head into 2026 with the tools you need to get the body you want.
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Episode 278. Weight Loss Feels Hard? You May Be Solving The Wrong Problem
This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, we tackle the million dollar question in the field of weight loss, why is it so hard to do it and even more so, maintain your new weight, especially in midlife and beyond.
I also share the number one perspective shift me and my most successful clients make, which completely changes how we approach the journey.
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Episode 277. Rebirth - How To Metabolize Change With Lacey Heels
This week on Confidence From Within podcast, my very special guest is Lacey Heels, poet and author of The Rebirth Rituals.
We explore the process of rebirth and why metabolizing change is such an essential but often overlooked step. Too often, we stay on autopilot, juggling work, family, and responsibilities, and we bypass the integration phase, which leads to repeating patterns or carrying stuck energy in the body.
This conversation will help you find a new way to approach the in between and will guide you on your own rebirth process.
Get Juliana's new book - Release, A Woman's Guide To Releasing Weight In Midlife Through Becoming Your Body's Best Friend here
Lacey J. Heels is the author of The Rebirth Rituals, a coach, and a creative strategist. She helps both individuals and brands navigate change and creative pivots, clarifying their voice and expression so they can move forward with authenticity and confidence. Lacey combines over a decade of experience in brand strategy and coaching with her passion for writing and ritual. Her work is dedicated to guiding purpose-led people and organizations through reinvention, creative expression, and the cycles of growth that lead to true rebirth. You can find more about her at www.awildhoney.com
Other ways to connect with Lacey:
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awildhoney/
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceyjheels/
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Episode 276. How I Wrote My New Book
This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, I share the behind the scenes of how I wrote my new book, Release, launching in a couple of days.
I wrote this book for women to read BEFORE their next diet and it is designed to work no matter what diet plan you follow. If you still look in the mirror and wish things were different, this book is for you.
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Episode 275. Welcome To A New Way To Release Weight
This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, we have a very special episode, because Juliana is celebrating the launch of her second book - Release.
She shares what the book is about, who she wrote the book for and you will also get the introduction for free! This is what Juliana wants you to know before your next diet, and she is so excited to share it with you.
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Episode 274. Midlife Is Not A Crisis With Laurie Reynoldson
This week on Confidence From Within podcast, my very special guest is Laurie Reynoldson, host of The School Of Midlife podcast. We explore the emotional shifts that most midlife women experience. Laurie shares how midlife is not a decline, but a powerful season of discernment, intuition, and personal reinvention.
We discuss how to navigate identity shifts, redefine success, and start living a life aligned with your own definition of meaning and fulfillment.
Laurie Reynoldson is a sought-after podcaster, coach, speaker and the founder of the School of Midlife®. She works with hundreds of high-achieving midlife women in transition to focus on themselves first, figure out what they want in life and how they define success, so that they can make midlife their best life.
Laurie works remotely with clients worldwide from her homebase in Boise, Idaho. When she’s not cheering on midlife women, you can find her hiking and running in the mountains, eating her way through France and Italy, and sipping margaritas with a good book while lounging on a beach in Mexico. You can connect with her by clicking here.
Listen to Juliana's interview on the School Of Midlife Podcast by clicking here, on why diets don't work in our 40s & beyond (and what actually does).
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Episode 273. How Nervous System Capacity Shapes Your Life With Rebecca Vigelius
This week on Confidence From Within podcast, my very special guest is Rebecca Vigelius.
We cover a foundational topic, nervous system capacity and agility. Rebecca shares how your nervous system influences every part of your life experience, from how you respond to everyday challenges to how you show up in your relationships, business, and even your personal growth journey.
We discuss why expanding our capacity is essential for creating a more aligned and empowered life.
Rebecca Vigelius is a certified Neurosomatic Intelligence Practitioner and Capacity Coach who helps high-achieving women stop bracing and start expanding.
A former TV news producer and VP-level communications executive, she now works with powerhouse entrepreneurs and executives to unlock the nervous system capacity required to hold the bold businesses and big lives they’ve built, without burning out. Check her website and follow her on Instagram.
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Episode 272. Food Is Deeply Emotional
This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, we take a powerful look at the emotional ties we have with food and how deeply they influence our weight release journey, often more than we realize.
Let's take a deep look at how the emotions tied to food are standing between you and your goals.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
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Episode 271. How I Upgraded My Life To Hit My Goals
This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, we discuss an unusual way to reduce decision‑fatigue and enhance your ability to succeed in your weight release journey. I reveal my simple, yet super effective strategy to turn any environment into a stress‑free zone, where structure allows you to flow.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
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Episode 270. When Healthy Isn’t Working Anymore
This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, we explore what it means when you’re doing everything right - clean eating, movement, supplements, mindfulness, but “healthy” stops working.
We’ll unpack how your body’s blueprint (aka your DNA) holds the answers to the precision you’ve been craving, and how alignment, not effort, becomes your greatest advantage in peri & post-menopause.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
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Episode 269. Dropping the Urgency: Stop the Rush to Release the Weight
This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, we discuss what it really takes to achieve sustainable results, without pressure or unrealistic timelines.
In this episode, we explore our complicated relationship with time and urgency, especially when it comes to big goals like weight release. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not seeing results fast enough, this episode is for you.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
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Episode 268. Does It Take Rigidity To Achieve Big Goals?
This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, we go deep on what it takes to (actually) achieve big goals. Does it take rigidity? Do you need to be perfect?
Listen now to hear my take on how to break the usual weight loss "rules" and find motivation from within.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
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Episode 267. Living Life According To My DNA - What Has Changed
This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, I share my weight release journey by testing my DNA.
You will hear a behind the scenes view of what I discovered that was getting in the way and how my life changed since taking this one-and-done test.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
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Episode 266. How To Trust Your Body - Everything Compounds
This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, and explore the idea that all our effort compounds, so even if results feel slow, we can still find a way to trust our bodies and trust the process.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
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Episode 265. Practical Steps To Nervous System Regulation With Lisa Bourque
This week on Confidence From Within podcast, my very special guest is Lisa Bourque from Everflowing Wellness.
We discusses a very important topic, nervous system regulation. Lisa brings years of experience in working with people to create awareness and acceptance in their bodies and, in the process, learn to support their individual nervous system.
Lisa Bourque offers a holistic blend of services designed to support your body, mind, and spirit through every stage of life. Her practice weaves together over 25 years of experience in movement, breath, and healing modalities.
Through guided breathwork, yoga classes, meditation, Reiki, and personalized yoga therapy, she helps clients navigate pain, injury recovery, and optimizes their overall mobility and vitality. She also offers cold plunge therapy and menopause coaching to empower clients with tools for hormonal balance, improved circulation, and mental clarity. As a certified personal trainer and BoneFit™ trained instructor, she provides safe, effective movement strategies for those looking to build strength and resilience—especially through the transitions of perimenopause, menopause and healthy aging.
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Episode 264. Five Years in the Making: Lessons You Can’t Google
This week on Confidence From Within Podcast, we have a very unique episode for you. Today’s episode marks a powerful milestone—five years of Confidence From Within, 🤯 but this isn’t just an anniversary episode. This is more than a celebration—it’s a calibration.
This episode is split into 3 parts and what you will get from each:
🎧 Part 1: Five Years Ago – The Launch
🎙️ Part 2: The Present – Five Years In
🎁 Part 3: Five Years Ahead – A Letter from My Future Self
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Episode 263. Your Kitchen May Be Working Against You With Louise Hopkin
This week on Confidence From Within podcast, my very special guest is Louise Hopkin, the founder of The Space Reclaimers, a home organizing coach who helps busy women 40+ declutter with ease, clarity, and heart.
And today, we’re asking a powerful question: is your kitchen quietly working against you?
We’re diving into the hidden connection between your kitchen and your wellness—and uncovering why the way your space is set up might be draining your energy, adding to decision fatigue, and even influencing what ends up on your plate. Louise shares how simple shifts can turn your kitchen from a source of stress into a true ally for your health and lifestyle.
And if you are ready for your kitchen to became the place that saves you time, reduces stress, and makes healthy choices feel effortless, then you will want learn about how to get your very own Kitchen Glow-Up™. I can’t wait to share more details with you in this episode.”
Louise is the founder of The Space Reclaimers, a home organizing coach who helps busy women 40+ declutter with ease, clarity, and heart. After hitting menopause and feeling overwhelmed by both physical and emotional clutter, she discovered the power of simple habits, natural living, and creating space—for herself and others. Now, she empowers women to reclaim their homes and their lives one small, doable step at a time, blending holistic wellness with practical organizing solutions. You can find her on Instagram at @thespacereclaimers or by visiting www.thespacereclaimers.ca
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