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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
Balancing Career, Motherhood and Mindfulness
Welcome to the She Talks Confidence Podcast, where we dive deep into the real stories and strategies behind women’s confidence at work, in relationships, and in life.
In today’s episode, “Balancing Career, Motherhood, and Mindfulness,” host Tony Dufresne, PhD, sits down with Dr. Michelle El Khoury—a seasoned pharmaceutical executive turned perinatal well-being coach, yoga instructor, and founder of Yogamazia and Smart Parenting with Michelle. Michelle’s journey illustrates the power of embracing change, trusting intuition, and creating intentional balance during life’s biggest transitions.
Together, Michelle and Tony explore how women can navigate the complex demands of a thriving career, dynamic family life, and their own mental and physical wellbeing.
Michelle shares her personal experiences of juggling multiple roles, surviving and learning from challenging pregnancies, and ultimately transforming her life and leadership style through the practices of yoga and mindfulness.
Three Big Takeaways You’ll Get from This Episode:
1. Your Mindset Matters: Discover how mindfulness and mental fitness techniques can help you identify and shift thought patterns that undermine your confidence both at work and as a parent.
2. Balance Is Built, Not Found: Learn Michelle’s step-by-step “SMART Parenting” framework to purposefully set your vision, prepare, and thrive through the ever-changing stages of career and motherhood.
3. Trusting Intuition Leads to Transformation: Hear how tuning into your intuition and embracing holistic self-care can empower you through life transitions, nurture resilience, and bring deeper fulfillment to your personal and professional life.
If you’re a woman who’s ready to step confidently into your power—at home, at work, and within yourself—this episode will offer you the tools, inspiration, and real-life guidance you need.
Connect with Michelle El Khoury:
Website: yogamazia.com
Smart Parenting & Perinatal Coaching: smartparentingwithmichelle.com
Connect with Tony Dufresne, PhD:
Free resources and confidence coaching: theconfidencedoc.com
Email: tony@theconfidencedoc.com
Tune in, get inspired, and remember: balancing career, motherhood, and mindfulness is not only possible—it’s transformational.
Time Stamp
00:00 Start
02:00 Career Journey in Pharmaceuticals
07:15 Pregnancy Sparks Lifestyle Change
09:38 Journey to Samadhi Contentment
11:59 "Journey to Self-Discovery Through Yoga"
16:41 Yoga, Transformation, and Perception Shift
17:41 "Unexpected Home Birth Revelation"
20:55 Career Resilience Post-Childbirth
25:51 "SMART: Holistic Well-being Approach"
27:37 Contact Tony at Confidence Doc