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She Talks Confidence Podcast
How is it that Women achieve more college degrees and outearn Men in 40% of US households, yet research shows they continue to be significantly less Confident than Men? Even some of the most successful Women continue to struggle with constant Overthinking, Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome. And with the amplified pressures now presented through Social Media Platforms, there is a growing epidemic of Perfectionism with young women and girls. This Confidence Crisis is happening in spite of many advancements Women have made over the last 50 years.
Join Girl-Dad and Women’s Empowerment Coach, Dr. Tony Dufresne (PhD) each week as he interviews Empowered Women with Compelling Stories and Valuable Insights into Overcoming those Self-Doubt challenges and obstacles, leading to Building and Maintaining True Confidence.
So, if you feel a More Confident YOU would make life for you and the people you care about a WHOLE LOT BETTER…this show is for YOU!
She Talks Confidence Podcast
A Woman's Path to True Happiness
In this enlightening episode, host Tony Dufresne, PhD, sits down with Brandi Hudson (brandibhudson.com) —a successful performance coach, inspiring speaker, and creator of the BASE approach—to talk about what it really means to find the path to true happiness as a woman today.
With over 20 years of experience in corporate leadership, Brandi knows firsthand how easy it is to chase outside success—like promotions, fancy houses, and “perfect” families—thinking these things will finally make us happy. But, as Brandi shares, lasting happiness doesn’t come from achieving more. Instead, it comes from working on ourselves from the inside out.
Together, Tony and Brandi dive into the difference between chasing external achievements and building inner confidence. They explore how women often struggle with imposter syndrome, feeling like they’re never good enough or always have to prove themselves. Brandi explains how her BASE approach—Beliefs, Alignment, Self-awareness, and Emotional Resilience—can help women get in touch with their real selves and start living with more joy, peace, and purpose.
You’ll also hear Brandi’s personal story: growing up with high expectations, achieving everything on paper, but realizing she still felt unfulfilled—and what she did to change her life. Plus, she shares three free, practical tools to help you calm your mind, build gratitude, and boost your energy every day.
Three Biggest Takeaways:
Happiness is an Inside Job: Real happiness isn’t about your job title, your relationship status, or how much you own. It’s about understanding yourself and finding peace within.
You Are Already Enough: Confidence comes from accepting your true self, flaws and all—not from trying to meet other people’s expectations.
Small Changes Matter: With simple daily habits like journaling, practicing gratitude, and short meditations, every woman can start to feel more confident and aligned with her true purpose.
Tune in to “A Woman’s Path to True Happiness” for an uplifting dose of inspiration, validation, and practical advice you can use to start your own journey toward lasting happiness today!
You can reach Tony at tony@theconfidencedoc.com or visit the website at tonydufresne.com.
Timestamp
00:00 Start
02:00 Empowering Women to Unlock Potential
03:37 "Building Wholeness, Beyond Appearances"
08:58 "Daily Reflection and Meditation"
11:50 "Internal Beliefs Shape Reality"
15:05 Pursuing Peaceful Personal Potential
19:11 "Perspective Shift and Compassion Growth"
22:24 Finding Gifts in Adversity
23:59 "Emotional Resilience in Social Media"