Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romantic love.

It’s about the relationship you have with yourself, especially when life feels heavy, loud, and demanding.

In this deeply honest episode of Your Confident Era, we explore what self-love really looks like in midlife, when you’re juggling children who still need you, parents who need you again, work, relationships, expectations… and somehow you’re meant to feel confident, calm and glowing too.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, invisible, or disconnected from who you are, this episode is an invitation to gently come home to yourself.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why so many women feel overwhelmed and emotionally drained, even when life looks “fine” on the outside

• How confidence quietly slips away and how to rebuild it without pressure or perfection

• The difference between loving everyone else and actually choosing yourself

• Self-love as an energy, not another thing on your to-do list

• How overwhelm, anxiety, hormones and emotional load are deeply connected

• What it means to feel invisible or unseen, and why this is so common for women 35+

Self-love through style, beauty & energy:

• Why wearing red can instantly reconnect you to your power

• The secret confidence boost of red underwear... just for you

• Why orange is often more sensual and nourishing than red (hello sacral chakra 🔥)

• How colour, perfume and small beauty rituals can shift your mood and self-belief

• Choosing clothes that support how you want to feel, not how you think you “should” look

Gentle ways to treat yourself (that actually work):

• Booking a massage or beauty treatment without guilt

• Creating moments of calm, a quiet cup of tea, a pause, a breath

• Using scent, skincare and touch as emotional support

• Letting self-care be simple, intentional and sustainable

Love beyond Valentine’s Day:

• Loving your partner without losing yourself

• Showing up for your children, family and friends — while still honouring your own needs

• Understanding that confidence doesn’t have to be loud, it can be quiet, grounded and effortless

A powerful reminder:

You don’t need to change everything.

You don’t need a new life, body or wardrobe.

Sometimes, confidence returns when you change one thing:

• One thought

• One boundary

• One outfit

• One moment of choosing yourself

And from there… everything begins to shift.

If this episode resonated…

Share it with a woman who needs reminding that she matters.

And remember, self-love isn’t selfish. It’s the foundation of everything.

✨ You are allowed to choose yourself.

✨ You are allowed to feel good.

✨ You are allowed to come home to you.

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Jo xx

Small Shifts, Big Change: Thriving Through Midlife

Your Confident Era with Jo Boniface-Halls

Midlife can feel confusing, overwhelming and at times, completely out of sync with the body you once knew. But what if this chapter isn’t about decline… what if it’s about understanding, empowerment, and becoming more confident than ever?

In this episode of Your Confident Era, I’m joined by Jo Adams, menopause coach, personal trainer and former primary school teacher with nearly 30 years of experience supporting women. Jo shares her journey from education into fitness and ultimately into her true calling: helping women navigate midlife and menopause with clarity, confidence and compassion

We talk about why so many women struggle in silence, the importance of choice (whether HRT or not), and how small lifestyle shifts can create big, life-changing results. This conversation is reassuring, empowering and packed with wisdom for any woman moving through midlife.

✨ In this episode, we cover:

• Why midlife can feel so disorientating — and why you’re not “broken”
• How understanding your body changes everything
• Menopause myths that need to disappear
• The power of small, sustainable lifestyle shifts
• Confidence, energy and reconnecting with yourself in midlife
• Why community and support are vital at this stage of life

This episode is a reminder that midlife isn’t something to get through, it’s something to thrive in.

🔗 Connect with Jo Adams

Follow Jo and learn more about her work supporting midlife women:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joadams_coaching/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joadamscoach

🌟 Upcoming Event

Jo also hosts empowering in-person events for midlife women.

Find out more about her upcoming event here:

👉 Thrive Live 26: http://bit.ly/thrivelive26

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Jo xx

Jeans are the most worn item in our wardrobes, yet they’re also the one that makes women doubt themselves the most!

In this episode of Your Confident Era’ , Jo flips the script on denim and shares a powerful truth: jeans were never designed for women and that’s why so many of us struggle with them.

From skinny jeans making a comeback, to wide-leg denim, white jeans, trainers with dresses and that effortless ‘London–Paris cool’, this episode is a confidence-boosting, myth-busting conversation about how to wear jeans well at any age and stage of life.

In This Episode, We Cover:

👖 The real history of jeans (and who they were designed for)

👖 Skinny vs wide-leg jeans, and how to style both

👖 Jeans for your 30s, 40s, 50s and 60+

👖 The most flattering jean styles for every body shape:

• Hourglass
• Apple
• Pear
• Rectangle
• Inverted triangle

👖 White jeans and “Cloud Dreamer” shades, how to wear them confidently

👖 Why fit matters more than colour or trends

👖 Trainers as the modern wardrobe staple that instantly updates your look

👖 How to wear trainers with dresses (London & Paris style)

👖 How to look current without chasing trends

Jo’s Personal Denim Story

After reading that wide-leg jeans were the secret to looking more youthful, Jo packed away her skinny jeans, only to later realise that confidence doesn’t come from following trends, but from understanding fit, proportion and personal style.

From celebrating strong bodies (yes, even the peach 🍑) to embracing comfort without compromise, this episode is about dressing with your body, not against it.

Style Myths We Bust

❌ “You shouldn’t wear jeans over 50”

❌ “Dark denim is always slimming”

❌ “Stretch denim is cheating”

❌ “If jeans don’t fit, your body is the problem”

Spoiler: none of these are true.

Key Takeaway

Great jeans don’t make you look younger,

they make you feel more yourself.

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If jeans are the one thing you always struggle with, Jo helps women find styles that suit their body, height and lifestyle — without overwhelm or frustration.

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With love, and leopard print!

Jo xx

The Pantone Colours of 2026: How to Wear Them Now & Into Spring

In this episode of The Confidence Club, we explore the Pantone colour story for 2026 and what it reveals about confidence, calm, and conscious self-expression.

Rather than chasing fast fashion trends, this episode looks at colour as energy and intention and how to shop, style, and wear these shades from winter right through into spring and summer.

The Key Colours of 2026

Pantone’s Colour of the Year and supporting shades reflect a collective shift towards clarity, grounding, and empowered visibility.

☁️ Cloud Dancer (Pantone 11-4201)

A soft, warm white chosen as Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2026.

Represents calm, simplicity, breathing space, and fresh beginnings.

We cover:

• How to wear soft white without it feeling stark
• Using Cloud Dancer as a base neutral
• Styling it through winter layers and lighter spring looks

❤️ Sceptre Red (Pantone 20-0076 TPM)

A deep cherry red symbolising courage, confidence, and heart energy.

We cover:

• How to wear red if bold colour feels intimidating
• Easy ways to add red through accessories or statement pieces
• Why red supports confidence and visibility

🍃 Eden Green (Pantone 19-6050 TCX)

A rich, grounding green inspired by nature, balance, and growth.

We cover:

• Why green works as a wearable neutral
• How to style it now and into warmer months
• Using green to feel grounded and supported

❄️ Arctic Paradise (Pantone 13-4220 TSX)

A soft, icy blue representing clarity, calm confidence, and intuition.

We cover:

• How to wear cool blues in winter and spring
• Using this shade to lift darker outfits
• Why blue supports clear thinking and emotional calm

What This Colour Palette Tells Us About 2026

Together, these colours reflect a year focused on:

• Calm before action
• Confidence without force
• Grounded growth
• Clear, intentional choices

This episode invites you to notice which colour you’re drawn to because your wardrobe often reveals what your confidence is craving.

💭 Reflection Prompt

Which colour do you feel most drawn to right now calm white, confident red, grounding green, or clear blue?

And how could you introduce more of that energy into your everyday style?

Free Download: Change Your Energy With Colour & Chakras

Want to take your confidence and energy even further?

I have a free downloadable guide that shows you how to use colour and chakra energy to shift your mood, presence, and style.

Grab your free guide here: https://connect.boniface.vip/inner-glow-meets-outer-glowup

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review and explore how colour and style can support confidence from the inside out.

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Jo xx

In this episode of Your Confident Era, we go deeper - beyond treatments - and get to know Viki Bigg, the woman behind Vanity Aesthetics & Brows.

We talk about confidence in all its forms: professional, personal, emotional and physical and how Viki has built a career that reflects who she truly is.

In this episode, we explore:

•Why Viki chose aesthetics and how her career evolved

•Being a single mum while building a business

•Working from a tattoo studio rather than a traditional clinic, and why that matters

•How her tattoos represent identity, confidence and self-expression

•Why relatability, respect and trust are core to her work

•The realities of confidence, even when you’re the “expert”

•What truly makes women feel safe, seen and empowered

This episode is honest, refreshing and deeply relatable a reminder that confidence isn’t about fitting a mould, it’s about owning who you are.

✨ Perfect for: women navigating career changes, rebuilding confidence, or wanting inspiration from someone doing things her way.

🎧 Coming next: Back to self-care, skin confidence and preparing for the year ahead with Your Confident Era.

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If you’ve ever thought “I’d love to try Botox/fillers… but I don’t know where to start!" this episode is for you.

In this open, honest, and reassuring conversation, I’m joined by Viki Bigg of Vanity Brows & Aesthetics, who answers the questions women really want to ask before booking an aesthetics appointment... without jargon, pressure, or judgement.

We cover:

•What Botox, fillers, polynucleotides and skin boosters actually do

•How to keep results natural, subtle and confidence-boosting

•How to know when (and if) aesthetics are right for you

•Facials, dermaplaning and skin treatments that genuinely improve skin health

•Semi-permanent makeup — who it’s for and what to expect

•Common fears, myths and misconceptions (and what really matters)

•How to choose a practitioner you can trust

This episode isn’t about changing your face, it’s about feeling confident, informed, and empowered in your skin.

✨ Perfect for: anyone aesthetics-curious, nervous first-timers, or women wanting subtle skin confidence rather than dramatic change.

🎧 Coming next: Get to know the woman behind the needle... Viki’s confidence journey, career, style, tattoos and why authenticity matters more than perfection.

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Jo xx

In this episode of Your Confident Era, we slow things down, pour a cup of tea ☕️, and take a moment to honour how far you’ve come, not just recently, but over the chapters of your life that shaped the woman you are becoming.

This episode is an invitation to reflect without judgement, release what no longer serves you, and reconnect with your confidence, from the inside out.

We explore:

✨ How reflection can be a powerful confidence tool at any stage of life

✨ Letting go of old stories, self-doubt and emotional weight you’ve been carrying

✨ A gentle forgiveness practice inspired by Hawaiian wisdom (Ho‘oponopono)

✨ Visualising your inner superhero, the part of you that quiets fear and doubt

✨ Using journaling, lunar energy and ritual as anchors for self-belief

✨ Why confidence isn’t loud, it’s grounded, consistent, and deeply personal

You’ll be guided through simple self-care and reflection practices you can return to whenever life feels noisy, uncertain or out of alignment, whether you’re starting a new chapter, navigating change, or simply craving more ease and clarity.

This episode pairs beautifully with my Lunar Confidence Journal 2026, now available on Amazon. It's designed to support write, burn & release rituals, intention-setting, and confidence-building by moonlight 🌙 (But all you really need is a notebook, an open heart… and maybe a hint of leopard print.)

The Lunar new year is in mid-February, so another chance to reset and reflect!

Self-Care Practices We Touch On

• Journaling for emotional release

• Forgiveness as a confidence reset

• Creating calm rituals that ground your nervous system

• Reflection without pressure or perfection

• Choosing alignment over exhaustion

Also Mentioned is Confidence based Manifesting!

I share what’s coming next for Your Confident Era, my intention to keep showing up with honesty, warmth and encouragement and how deeply grateful I am for every listener who’s been part of this journey 🫶🏼

If this podcast has supported you in any way, sharing it with a friend or on social media truly means the world.

Plus, a little peek into upcoming confidence-boosting events, including vision boards, energy work, style, colour and that all-important inner glow meeting the outer glow-up.

Menopause Mingle - An in person event hosted by Jo Adams in Ashford. Connect with me for more information!

🎧 Listen when you need grounding.

📓 Journal when you need clarity.

🐆 Wear the leopard print when you need courage.

You are not starting again!

You’re continuing, wiser and more confident than before.

Welcome to Your Confident Era

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Jo xx

From Slippers to Sequins (Bows, Bows & More Bows!)

It’s Christmas Eve Eve, and if you’re staring into your wardrobe thinking “I’ve got nothing to wear” , this episode is for you.

In this festive, feel-good episode of Your Confident Era, Jo is sharing quick style hacks to take you from cosy sofa days in slippers to last-minute sequin goddess moments, without stress, spending, or sacrificing comfort.

We’re talking:

✨ Cosy-but-cute Christmas looks

✨ Last-minute glam tricks when plans suddenly appear

✨ Sequins, satin, velvet, bows and sparkle (yes, all of it)

✨ How to shop your own wardrobe and restyle what you already own

✨ Dressing for your New Year energy using colour, confidence and a little manifestation magic

Whether you’re hosting, visiting family, popping out for festive drinks or staying in with candles and cashmere, this episode is your reminder that style is energy and confidence is the best thing you can wear.

From slippers to sequins… let’s make it fun, festive and fabulously you. 💫🎀

Welcome to Your Confident Era

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With love, and leopard print!

Jo xx