Midlife, Mirrors & the Lie We Tell Ourselves About Beauty

**Some parts of this episode were recorded at different times — because growth, reflection, and healing don’t always happen in one take.**

So, what happens when the mirror, the camera, and your inner voice all tell different stories?

In this solo episode of Prosecco Queens Podcast, Teresa gets real about midlife, body changes, confidence, and the quiet grief that comes with becoming someone new. From bad lighting and five chins to lockdown weight gain, collective trauma, and the difference between validation and self-worth — this episode is funny, honest, and deeply human.

Teresa talks about:

• Why midlife can feel disorienting even when life is “fine”
• How mirrors, selfies, and video distort how we see ourselves
• The difference between self-awareness and self-punishment
• Grieving the body, energy, and identity you once had
• Why confidence isn’t constant — it’s practiced
• How collective trauma changed our habits, bodies, and self-image
• Learning to look at yourself with kinder eyes before hindsight does

This episode is for anyone who has ever looked at themselves and thought, “This doesn’t feel like me… but I’m still here.”

And yes — this message is for the queens and the kings.

✨ New episodes coming soon featuring conversations on mental health, healing, music, masculinity, family, and growth.