Why Women’s Hormones & Cycles Are So Complicated

This week on Curveball, we’re getting real about women’s hormones, menstrual cycles, and the painful reality of endometriosis. From mood swings to energy crashes, we’re sharing our own experiences navigating life while dealing with hormonal chaos.

We dive into the pressure women feel to keep performing, stay productive, and “just get through it,” even when their bodies are working against them. From crippling pain to stigma around menstrual health, this episode is honest, validating, and so needed. HAVE THE NHS AND WOMEN HEALTH FAILED US?

✨ What we cover:

✨ The reality of living with endometriosis

✨ Hormonal highs, lows, and mood swings

✨ How cycles impact mental health, energy, and daily life

✨ Breaking the silence on women’s health struggles

✨ Finding self-love, boundaries, and body positivity

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We’re back with Part 2 of our body confidence series, and this week our Soph Hughes, confidence expert, speaker, and author of a body confidence eBook course, dives deeper into the practical exercises you can use to strengthen your relationship with your body.

This episode is all about awareness, energy, and action. If you’ve been craving actionable exercises that actually shift how you think, feel, and show up, Sophie guides us through powerful practices you can start using today. From reframing negative self-talk to conducting personal energy audits, this conversation helps you tune into how your thoughts, habits, and environment impact your confidence — and how to consciously reset them.

✨ What we cover in this episode:

• Guided exercises to challenge and reframe negative self-talk

• Energy audits to help you identify what drains vs. fuels your confidence

• Techniques to reconnect with your body in a compassionate, empowering way

• Journaling prompts to shift your mindset and build inner confidence

• Daily rituals to help you feel more present, grounded, and at ease

• Sophie’s favourite, actually-works tools from her eBook course

04:04: Diving into Confidence Part 2: Understanding Your Presence and Energy

07:26: How We Sense Energy and the Art of Working a Room

10:49: Overcoming Overthinking, Phone Distractions, and Self-Doubt in Presence

14:23: Utilizing Micro-Signals to Enhance Your Presence and Confidence

18:08: Kayleigh's Personal Struggle with ADHD, Presence, and a Work Complaint

22:50: Conducting an Energy Audit: Cultivating Self-Awareness for Better Presence

26:40: The Fourth Pathway to Confidence: Embracing Action and Imposter Syndrome

28:34: Conquering Perfectionism and the Fear of Failure Through Action

30:47: Learning from Missed Opportunities and Conquering Public Speaking Fear

34:21; Practical Tools for Action: The 5-Second Rule and Reframing Failure

This episode is practical, uplifting, and full of tools you can return to anytime you need a confidence boost. 💛

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This week on curveball, Sophie Hughes—confidence expert, speaker, and author of a body confidence eBook course—shares her insights on how to start loving and embracing your body exactly as it is. If you’ve ever struggled with self-criticism, negative body thoughts, or wanting to feel more confident in your own skin, this episode is for you.

We explore the foundations of body confidence, why self-love goes beyond appearances, and how to shift your mindset to feel empowered every day. Sophie also shares personal stories and key lessons from her eBook course, giving listeners practical tools to start building body positivity right away.

✨ What we cover in this episode:

• How to challenge negative self-talk and body criticism
• The power of mindset in cultivating self-love
• Daily practices to boost confidence and feel more comfortable in your body
• Sophie’s personal journey and key takeaways from her eBook course

✨ Timestamps:

00:01 — Welcome & Introduction to Body Confidence

03:42 — Sophie’s Personal Journey & Mindset Shifts

10:15 — Understanding Body Criticism & Negative Self-Talk

18:50 — Daily Practices to Build Confidence

27:30 — Key Takeaways & Actionable Steps to Start Loving Your Body

This episode is honest, empowering, and full of practical insights to help you feel more confident, grounded, and proud of the body you’re in. 💛

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