Why Trying New Things Builds Body Confidence and How Giving Yourself Grace Helps You Feel More Comfortable Being Seen in the Process — The Cinnamon Effect - Supporting Women's Health, Emotional Resilience and Personal Growth

Have you ever wanted to try something, then talked yourself out of it because you thought you should already be good at it?

In this solo episode, I'm sharing what it's been like to be a beginner again at 46 and learning ballroom in the middle of perimenopause.

In this episode, you'll hear:

Why giving yourself grace matters when you’re learning something that makes you feel awkward or exposed.
How fear of being perceived can quietly affect the way you show up, even when you think you’re simply nervous.
What ballroom dancing for adults has taught me about being a beginner again.
Why trying new things can build confidence in ways you might not expect.
How exercise for perimenopause can be about finding movement that challenges you, supports you, and gives you something to look forward to.
Why hobbies for women in their 40s can be so valuable during a season when your body, priorities, and identity may be shifting.
What I’m learning about body confidence when it comes to practice clothes, competition outfits, and accepting my body where it is today.
How preparing for a ballroom dance competition has pushed me to become more comfortable being visible.
Why the fear of being seen can keep us from doing things we actually want to experience.
What I’ve discovered about trying something new, even when part of you thinks you should already know what you’re doing.
If you've ever felt awkward in your own body, held back because you weren't good at something yet, or wondered if it's too late to start, this episode will remind you that trying new things is how confidence grows.

Hit play and let’s grow together, Kimberly

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Being 46 and a Beginner Again

04:17 How Movement and Strength Support Perimenopause

08:57 Giving Yourself Grace When Trying New Things

13:32 Building Confidence Through Ballroom Dancing

Resources mentioned:

If you want to hear more about the changes perimenopause brings, my conversation with Dr. Alexandra Volo is the place to start: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-cinnamon-effect-supporting-womens-health/id1714519337?i=1000788444306

If you're curious about the Neubie and why it's part of how I take care of my body, here's my episode with Nick: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-cinnamon-effect-supporting-womens-health/id1714519337?i=1000775767184