What Do Hormones Have to Do with Confidence?
Spoiler alert: More than we’ve been told.
If you’re in your 40s or 50s and suddenly feel like you’ve lost your spark, your clarity, or your ability to speak up without second-guessing yourself, know this: you’re not broken. You’re in transition.
And no, it’s not “just in your head.” It’s also in your hormones.
Let’s break it down.
🎭 Midlife Isn’t Just a Stage—It’s a Rewrite
As we enter perimenopause and menopause, our hormones—especially estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone—start shifting. These changes don’t just affect your period or your sleep. They directly influence your brain chemistry, energy, and confidence.
Here’s how:
💥 Estrogen and Brain Fog
Estrogen helps regulate serotonin and dopamine, the feel-good chemicals that impact mood, motivation, and memory. When estrogen drops, it can lead to brain fog, anxiety, and a feeling that your inner narrator is suddenly unsure of herself.
😴 Progesterone and Emotional Agitation
Progesterone supports calm, rest, and sleep. When it declines, so does your patience, resilience, and ability to bounce back. You may find yourself feeling more irritable, exhausted, or easily overwhelmed—less grounded in your power.
🔥 Testosterone and That “Edge”
We rarely talk about testosterone in women, but it fuels assertiveness, confidence, and drive. A drop in testosterone can feel like losing your mojo—suddenly, you’re not taking up space the way you used to.
✨ The Confidence Equation
Confidence isn’t just mindset—it’s chemical, embodied, and story-driven.
Hormones shape how we feel in our skin, how we respond to challenge, and how we carry our voice into the room.
So if you’ve been wondering:
Why do I second-guess myself more now?
Where did my fire go?
Why can’t I speak up like I used to?
Know this: There’s nothing wrong with you. You’re rewriting.
🎤 Ready to Rewrite Your Story?
Hormonal shifts don’t get the final word—you do.
I’ve got a few new ways to work together to address this from my non-clinical framework:
Join me in my new masterclass in Columbia, SC on June 25th at 5 pm.
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Work with me 1:1. Whether it’s life coaching for midlife or the confidence to speak by learning my M.I.C. Method, I got you. Reply to schedule that conversation.
