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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
From Survival to Sanctuary: How Food and Confidence Transformed My Life, with Lisa Parda
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Do you feel like your home and kitchen are just another set of tasks on your to-do list? For many high-achieving women, the kitchen has become a battleground of diet culture, perfectionism, and stress.
In this episode of the She Talks Confidence Podcast, host Tony Dufresne, PhD sits down with real estate brokerage owner and cookbook author Lisa Parda to discuss how she reclaimed her identity and found her sanctuary by redefining her relationship with food. From breaking free of restrictive diet culture to learning that cooking can be an act of self-love rather than a chore, Lisa offers a roadmap for moving from "survival mode" to truly thriving.
Three Big Takeaways:
Letting Go to Grow: Lisa shares how releasing outdated roles and obligations creates the necessary space for new opportunities to flow into your life.
Redefining Your "Sanctuary": Your kitchen doesn't need to be perfect to be a source of joy. Learn how shifting your mindset from "maintenance" to "nourishment" can transform your daily environment.
Prioritizing Personal Pleasure: Whether it’s cooking for yourself or simplifying your routines, prioritizing your own needs in the kitchen is a vital act of self-worth that ripples out into every other area of your life.
Connect with Lisa Parda:
Cookbook: My Love Language is Food on Amazon (click here)
Podcast/Radio: Listen to "Lisa and Robin on the Mic" on all major streaming platforms (lisa-and-robyn-on-mic).
About the Host:
Tony Dufresne, PhD is a coach and speaker dedicated to helping high-achievers stop the cycle of self-doubt and start owning their story.
Work with Tony: theconfidencedoc.com
Email: tony@theconfidencedoc.com
Timestamps:
00:00 - Dealing with body dysmorphia
07:21 - Midlife transition and challenges
12:26 - Letting go of the old to make space for the new
15:21 - The journey of publishing "My Love Language is Food"
23:07 - Ditching perfectionism and embracing joy
26:31 - How to prioritize yourself in the kitchen
30:37 - Closing advice on self-worth
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