Stop Bullying Yourself In The Mirror

Stop Bullying Yourself In The Mirror

From If Only by Brenda McGregor

May 12, 2026 · 40 min

About this episode

Rosie Faulkner discusses the impact of self-perception and body image on women's confidence, particularly for those over 40.

A number on a scale can feel like a verdict, but Rosie Faulkner makes a sharper point: the real damage is the story we tell ourselves afterward. Rosie is a confidence curator and empowerment strategist who helps women over 40 rebuild self-esteem, identity, and personal style without tying worth to weight, and her own midlife reinvention started when perimenopause and pandemic weight gain knocked her confidence off course. We unpack what it looks like to go from “I used to feel unstoppable” t...

People in this episode

Host: Brenda McGregor

Guest: Rosie Faulkner

Topics covered

  • self-esteem
  • midlife reinvention
  • body image
  • confidence
  • personal style

Keywords

  • bullying
  • self-worth
  • weight
  • empowerment
  • perimenopause

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