“If you don't feel comfortable, you're not going to feel confident.” - Louise (Jade) Cordell

Have you ever stood in front of your closet thinking nothing fits and nothing feels right? Or maybe you feel like you don’t even recognize yourself in the mirror anymore. Figuring out your wardrobe during midlife can be challenging. This time of our lives isn’t just a hormone shift, it’s an identity shift. Your body is changing, your energy is changing, and sometimes it feels like you suddenly became invisible. But what if your wardrobe could help you find your way back?

For many women in perimenopause and menopause, figuring out what to wear becomes yet another source of frustration. We have to remember: how you show up in the world and your style isn’t just about looking good, it’s about feeling confident, visible, and comfortable in your body right now.

Today, I’m joined by Louise (Jade) Cordell, the founder of Jade Style Coaching and creator of The Style Confidence Breakthrough, where she helps women reconnect with who they are through the power of wardrobe and mindset. Jade’s insights are a masterclass in using your wardrobe as a tool for self-reconnection, confidence, and joy.

In this conversation, Jade and I unpack why midlife style shifts are about much more than fashion, the deep connection between confidence and clothing, practical strategies for rebuilding your wardrobe, how to dress for the woman you are today, Jade’s process for creating a minimalist, mix-and-match closet, and more. Clothes are more than just fabric. They carry energy and meaning. Let’s rethink our approach to style to foster a sense of belonging and authenticity at every stage of life.

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Your Takeaways

Why midlife style shifts are about identity, not fashion

The emotional link between confidence, visibility, and what’s in your closet

How “confidence anchors” help you reconnect with who you are now

The mindset shift from hiding your body to dressing for the woman you’ve become

One small wardrobe change that can spark momentum and joy again

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Episode Resources

Connect with Louise (Jade) Cordell https://www.jadestylecoaching.com/

Check out the full show notes at https://leslieduffycoaching.com/11.

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“Your January detox does not undo what happens in December.” – Leslie Duffy

The holiday season can feel overwhelming. With nonstop events, family obligations, and an ever-growing to-do list, you’re probably running on caffeine, adrenaline, and guilt. By January, it’s easy to feel burned out, a little defeated, and like another detox might be the thing to fix it all. The truth is, what your body really needs is a steady rhythm, calm, and real nourishment.

This year, I'm inviting you to try doing the holidays a little differently. Instead of rushing, restricting, or muscling through with willpower, what if you gave yourself permission to find some ease? When you focus on creating safety for your body, everything changes. The truth is, how you eat matters just as much as what you eat. If you slow down, take a breath, and actually tune into your meals, your body starts to shift out of survival mode. That’s when real healing, energy, and good digestion finally have a chance to show up.

​In this episode, I’m sharing my Calm Plate Method, a simple, science-backed way to help you reduce stress, balance your blood sugar, and actually enjoy your meals guilt-free. I’ll walk you through a three-minute pre-meal ritual to reset your digestion, practical ways to use timing, order, and rhythm to keep your metabolism steady, and why slowing down could be the missing piece to feeling lighter and more grounded through the holiday season.

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Your Takeaways

Why “holiday hustle” habits wreck digestion, hormones, and mood

How to use the Calm Plate Method

A three-minute pre-meal ritual to trigger digestion and calm the nervous system

The three R’s to steady blood sugar

The three P’s to eat mindfully and feel satisfied

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Episode Resources

Lose Weight with the CALM Plate: https://stan.store/leslieduffycoaching/p/the-calm-plate

The Mind Body Academy Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSsid-llIxNtML2QhNrpFSNQiv0wyqTOQgvFpqVUMVDA2FNA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106882843038261206370

Check out the full show notes at https://leslieduffycoaching.com/10.

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Connect with Leslie

Connect with me and learn more at LeslieDuffyCoaching.com (https://leslieduffycoaching.com/)

Send me a message and follow me on Instagram @LeslieDuffyCoaching (https://www.instagram.com/leslieduffycoaching/)

Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube @TheHormoneShiftShow (https://www.youtube.com/@TheHormoneShiftShow)

I love hearing from listeners! Email your questions or topic requests to Leslie@TheHormoneShiftShow.com

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“Your doctor works for you, not the other way around.” – Leslie Duffy

Too many women walk out of their doctor’s office feeling dismissed, rushed, or even a little ashamed for asking questions about their symptoms. In perimenopause, when you’re already dealing with brain fog, exhaustion, and the stress of not feeling like yourself, those 15 minutes in the exam room can feel impossible to navigate.

Part of the problem is that most doctors were never trained in menopause care. They may be excellent at treating infections or acute conditions, but when it comes to the midlife transition, they’ve often had only a handful of hours of education. That means if you’re not prepared, your concerns can get brushed aside with “you’re just getting older” or another routine prescription that doesn’t address the root cause of the issue.

Today, I’m breaking down exactly how to talk to your doctor about perimenopause. You’ll learn five practical tips for preparing before your appointment, how to frame your symptoms to make them clear and specific, and a simple script you can use to ask about hormones without feeling awkward or getting dismissed.

I’ll also show you how to incorporate a symptom tracker, use language that resonates with medical providers, and co-create a plan instead of just following orders. You’ll walk away with the confidence to head into your next appointment prepared, clear, and empowered, plus the red flags that signal that it might be time to find a new provider.

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Your Takeaways

Why most doctors aren’t trained in menopause care and how that affects you

The prep that changes everything: bringing a short list and a symptom tracker

How to describe your symptoms so doctors actually understand their impact

Co-creating a treatment plan instead of blindly following prescriptions

When it’s time to seek a second opinion or fire your doctor

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Episode Resources

Episode 9 FREE Listener Guide https://leslie-duffy-coaching.kit.com/1744825064

Check out the full show notes at https://leslieduffycoaching.com/9.

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Connect with Leslie

Connect with me and learn more at LeslieDuffyCoaching.com (https://leslieduffycoaching.com/)

Send me a message and follow me on Instagram @LeslieDuffyCoaching (https://www.instagram.com/leslieduffycoaching/)

Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube @TheHormoneShiftShow (https://www.youtube.com/@TheHormoneShiftShow)

I love hearing from listeners! Email your questions or topic requests to Leslie@TheHormoneShiftShow.com

Check out Leslie’s favorite things: Amazon Storefront (https://www.amazon.com/shop/leslieduffycoaching)