Confidence Explained: Hormones, Nutrition, Menopause & Self-Esteem

In this powerful episode of The Lisa Burke Show, we explore how to build real, lasting Confidence from the inside out, through mindset, hormones, nutrition, and self-awareness. Joining Lisa Burke: • Natalia Wrona – Founder of Confidence House, make-up artist and photographer specialising in confidence transformation • Dr Susanne Folschette-Tomasewski – GP and President of Lëtz Menopause • Anthony Sternotte – University lecturer and micro-nutrition specialist Together, they reveal why confidence is not just psychological: it is biological, hormonal, nutritional, and trainable. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔ How your internal dialogue shapes your self-belief ✔ Why confidence fluctuates during perimenopause and menopause ✔ How hormones affect anxiety, brain fog, and self-doubt ✔ The link between nutrition and emotional resilience ✔ Why iron, B vitamins, zinc and amino acids matter for confidence ✔ How body image and self-care influence mental strength ✔ Practical steps to rebuild confidence at any age Confidence impacts everything: career progression, relationships, leadership, body image, and mental wellbeing. From menopause and hormonal transitions to brain chemistry and self-image, this episode reframes confidence as a multidimensional skill that can be strengthened with the right knowledge and habits. If you've ever struggled with self-doubt, low energy, anxiety, or feeling disconnected from yourself, this conversation is for you. 📚 Recommended Reading: • Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway – Susan Jeffers • The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem – Nathaniel Branden • The Gifts of Imperfection – Brené Brown 🎧 Available on RTL Play, Today Radio, Apple Podcasts & Spotify 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on brain health, science, mindset and leadership