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Don't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.From Broken Hearts to Gut Healing – A Must-Listen Episode with Jen Yundt ColesWhen the Body Speaks: Healing Gut Imbalance from the Inside OutIn this episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, Claudia sits down with certified integrative and functional health coach Jen Yundt Coles, known as The SIBO Coach, to explore the powerful connection between unresolved emotions and digestive health.Through their heartfelt conversation, you’ll discover:The difference between SIBO and IBS—and why so many women are misdiagnosed.How emotional pain, grief, and stress can manifest as gut issues like bloating, fatigue, brain fog, and more.Why tradit...2025-08-0543 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Are you assuming… or expecting? mini episode with Claudia Noriega-BernsteinWe did it! 🎉My book Brighter Days officially made the Best Seller list in multiple categories and I couldn’t be more thrilled and grateful for all the love and support I’ve received from this amazing community. 💛If you haven’t grabbed your copy yet, the eBook is still just 99 cents on Amazon for a limited time!👉 https://a.co/d/dR7K9XeThank you for helping me spread this message of hope, healing, and empowerment. Let’s keep the momentum goin...2025-07-2208 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.When Assumptions Hurt: A Personal Story About Expectations, Reactions & Reclaiming Your Power with Claudia Noriega-BernsteinIn this deeply personal and reflective episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, Claudia Noriega-Bernstein shares a vulnerable moment that many of us can relate to—a heartfelt gesture misunderstood, and the emotional unraveling that followed.While planning a dream family trip to Tuscany, I envisioned a beautiful photoshoot with my daughters, complete with dresses and joyful memories but when the idea wasn’t received with the enthusiasm I expected, I was met with disappointment, hurt, and a sense of rejection.This moment led me to unpack a powerful truth: the difference between expectations and...2025-07-2208 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Helping or handicapping? How to support your adult kids without enabling them with Claudia Noriega-BernsteinIn this powerful and heartfelt episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, I get real about one of the hardest truths for modern parents: the fine line between supporting our adult children and enabling them.Drawing from my own experience as a mom of three daughters, I share personal stories, practical tools, and insights from research, including why 76% of parents who financially support their adult children suffer negative consequences. From boundaries to budgets, steak dinners to Uber Eats, this conversation is an honest, compassionate guide for anyone parenting grown kids in today’s worl...2025-06-0312 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Growing Up with a Narcissistic Parent: What I’ve Learned About Shame, Healing, and Worthiness with Claudia Noriega-BernsteinIn this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, I reflect on the deep emotional wounds caused by growing up with a narcissistic parent—a topic that resonates with many, especially in the days following Mother’s Day. I share my personal story and break down what narcissism really is through the lens of Dr. Brené Brown’s research, highlighting the powerful connection between narcissism, shame, and empathy.This episode is not about blame—it’s about understanding, healing, and reclaiming your worth. I explain the lasting effects narcissistic parenting can have on a child’s self-w...2025-05-1308 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.I always wanted to be the good girl my mom wanted me to be with Claudia Noriega-BernsteinThis episode is one of the most personal and emotional ones I’ve ever recorded. It’s not just about motherhood, or healing, or family—it’s about my journey of unbecoming the “good girl” I was told I should be, and finally becoming the woman I was always meant to be.For decades, I tried to earn a kind of love that should have been given freely. I over-gave, over-delivered, and shrank myself to fit into a mold that never truly fit me. I wore the “good girl” costume so well, hoping it would lead to connection, appr...2025-04-2213 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Finding the courage to pivot with Emily FlorenceIn this heartfelt and empowering episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, I sit down with author, coach, and storyteller Emily Florence for an inspiring conversation on courage, authenticity, and the power of trusting your inner voice.Emily shares her bold journey of leaving law school just days after starting, walking away from a life that looked “successful” on the outside but felt misaligned within. From listening to the whispers of her intuition to becoming a published author and working with global brands and personalities, Emily’s story is a powerful reminder that we are allowed...2025-04-1553 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.The power of trust – Building it in our kids and ourselves with Claudia Noriega-BernsteinIn this heartfelt and powerful episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, Claudia explores the essential role trust plays in our lives—especially in the way we raise our children and show up for ourselves. From building trust through consistency to understanding how secrets can form when trust is broken, this episode offers insight, tools, and a personal story that highlights how trust can shape confidence, self-worth, and lifelong emotional health.Claudia shares how she built a foundation of trust with her daughters and how that decision continues to influence their confidence and decision-making today. She also disc...2025-03-2511 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Living between two worlds: The Immigrant Experience with Fabiola Noriega-DaneriWhat does it mean to belong? For many immigrants, the answer is complicated. In this episode of Don't Shrink to Fit, I sit down with Fabiola Noriega-Danera, who shares her powerful journey of immigrating to the U.S., moving back to Peru, and then returning once again—only to realize that a sense of home isn’t tied to a place, but to who we are.We dive into the emotional complexities of feeling torn between two cultures, the struggle of fitting in vs. belonging, and the resilience it takes to star...2025-03-0435 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Are you helping or enabling? with Claudia Noriega-BernsteinHave you ever found yourself trying to fix things for the people you love? Whether it’s your child, partner, or friend, we want to help. We want to make things easier. But what if, instead of helping, we’re actually holding them back?In this week’s episode of the Award winning Don't Shrink to Fit Podcast, I’m diving into a tough but necessary conversation: the difference between helping and enabling.For years, I thought I was supporting my daughters by stepping in, solving problems, and shielding them from struggle. But I’ve rea...2025-02-1818 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.A Transformative Conversation on Healing Childhood Trauma with Cassandra Love Lambert🎙️ Welcome to Don’t Shrink to Fit – the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the Coaching category!In this powerful episode, I have a very raw and informative conversation with Cassandra Love Lambert, a trauma-trained somatic transformational coach and author, to discuss the raw and often misunderstood journey of healing from childhood trauma. Cassandra shares her deeply personal story of overcoming childhood abuse, exploring the complexities of emotions tied to trauma, such as the confusion survivors may feel when seeking comfort from an abuser despite knowing their actions are harmful.Together we delve into the...2025-01-0739 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Manifestation & Alignment: Steps to Create the Life You Dream Of for 2025 - Claudia Noriega-Bernstein🎙️ Welcome to Don’t Shrink to Fit – the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the Coaching category!As we say goodbye to 2024 and welcome the possibilities of a new year, this episode dives deep into the real secrets of manifestation. Forget the clichés about vision boards and endless affirmations—this is about uncovering the deeper truths that truly make manifestation work.In this episode, you’ll learn:✨ Why alignment with your authentic self is the foundation of manifestation.✨ How subconscious beliefs and hidden patterns may be blocking your progress.✨ The power of navigat...2024-12-3118 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Lessons in Parenting, Finances, and Empowerment with Julie Bennet Co-Founder of Lemonade StandersWelcome to Don’t Shrink to Fit – Winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the Coaching Category! 🎙️Hi, everyone! I’m Claudia Noriega-Bernstein, your host. I’m an abundance coach, an author, and—above all—a mom.As I mentioned December is a special month for me—it’s my birthday month! 🎂 To celebrate, I’ve lined up incredible guests who, like me, are moms dedicated to empowering other moms to find balance, overcome emotional guilt, and create the lives they truly love.This week, I’m thrilled to introduce you...2024-12-171h 01Don't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Dealing with mama guilt while trying to create balance with Zahra Premji🎙️ Welcome to Don’t Shrink to Fit – the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the Coaching category!Hi, everyone! I’m Claudia Noriega-Bernstein, your host. I’m an abundance coach, an author, and—above all—a mom. And like many of you, I know the emotional struggles moms face when trying to balance life, work, chores, and everything in between. Trust me, I’ve been there, and I get it.This December is a special month—it’s my birthday month! To celebrate, I’ve lined up incredible guests who are moms just like me. These inspiring...2024-12-1055 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Gratitude in the Toughest Times - Claudia Noriega-Bernstein🎙️ Welcome to Don’t Shrink to Fit – the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the Coaching category!Hi friends, and Happy Thanksgiving.Today, I want to talk about gratitude, not the kind that’s easy to find when everything is going well, but the kind you dig for when it feels like your world is crumbling.The past two years have been some of the most challenging of my life, and, honestly, gratitude often felt out of reach. But as I sit with everything I’ve experienced, I’ve come to see that this j...2024-11-2808 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.A super mom moment, and the world we are leaving behind with Claudia noriega-Bernstein🎙️ Welcome to Don’t Shrink to Fit – the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the Coaching category!When someone recently asked about my vision, I realized it’s all about leaving behind a world with more kindness, less trauma, and deeper connections. As a mom, my contribution to that vision begins with raising daughters who understand the importance of every choice they make and how it can uplift others. At the heart of every relationship is authenticity and trust, and these are the values that have shaped the bond I share with my daughters—nurturing a connection...2024-10-2929 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Remembering my dad on his Birthday - solo episodeTomorrow marks what would have been my dad's 82nd birthday, and it’s hard to believe that I’ve lived almost 32 years without him. My dad was truly ahead of his time, and if he were still with us today, I’m certain he’d be someone others looked to as a shaman or a mentor. I was fortunate to have a deeply authentic relationship with him, one that I still treasure to this day. We had a tradition of speaking every Sunday, and every few weeks, I would receive a perfectly typed letter from him. He had an incredib...2024-10-0144 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.The tragedy that unfolded the life I was meant to live with Jennifer HenczelBefore we dig into this week's episode I want to tell you that I am a nominee for the Women in Podcasting Awards with my Don’t Shrink to Fit Podcast!This is a significant milestone, and I would be deeply honored if you would take a moment to vote for me.Your vote would greatly help me gain visibility and amplify my message to a broader audience. If you have been listening, you know that each episode of my podcast features interviews with incredible women who have navigated pivotal moments in their li...2024-09-2449 min
Don't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Español - Mi rol mas importante es el ser mamá con Stephanie Schiller.A veces vemos a alguien en las redes o en la Tele y no nos imaginamos que detrás de esas imágenes está un ser humano que siente, que piensa, que a veces tiene miedos y sueños como todos los demás seres humanos. Hoy tenemos en el Don't Shrink to Fit Podcast, versión en español a Stephanie Schiller co-fundadora del concurso Model of the YearStephanie se convirtió en una de las modelos más reconocidas de su país trabajando con varios diseñadores internacionales, tuvo una carrera de mas de 12 años y...2024-09-1951 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.I will never shrink to fit again with Kate HigginsBefore we dig into this week's episode I want to tell you that I am a nominee for the Women in Podcasting Awards with my Don’t Shrink to Fit Podcast!This is a significant milestone, and I would be deeply honored if you would take a moment to vote for me.Your vote would greatly help me gain visibility and amplify my message to a broader audience. If you have been listening, you know that each episode of my podcast features interviews with incredible women who have navigated pivotal moments in...2024-09-1749 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.My journey back to joy after losing my son with Suzanne BarronBefore we dig into this week's episode I want to tell you that I am a nominee for the Women in Podcasting Awards with my Don’t Shrink to Fit Podcast!This is a significant milestone, and I would be deeply honored if you would take a moment to vote for me.Your vote would greatly help me gain visibility and amplify my message to a broader audience. If you have been listening, you know that each episode of my podcast features interviews with incredible women who have navigated pivotal moments in...2024-09-101h 27Don't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Letting my emotions lead my way back home with Sarah ThorneBefore we dig into this week's episode I want to tell you that I am a nominee for the Women in Podcasting Awards with my Don’t Shrink to Fit Podcast!I mean how cool is this?This is a significant milestone, and I would be deeply honored if you would take a moment to vote for me.Your vote would greatly help me gain visibility and amplify my message to a broader audience. If you have been listening, you know that each episode of my podcast features interviews with incredible women wh...2024-09-0358 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.A journey within with Georgie LeahyBefore we dig into this week's episode I want to tell you that I am a nominee for the Women in Podcasting Awards with my Don’t Shrink to Fit Podcast!I mean how cool is this?This is a significant milestone, and I would be deeply honored if you would take a moment to vote for me.Your vote would greatly help me gain visibility and amplify my message to a broader audience. If you have been listening, you know that each episode of my podcast features interviews with incredible women who have na...2024-08-2753 min
Don't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Español - El verdadero significado del éxito con Denisse DibosEste episodio es en españolLes cuento que mi Podcast ha sido nominado para el "Women en Podcast Award", Premio a las mujeres en Podcast y pueden votar en este enlace https://www.womenpodcasters.com/vote compártanlo por favor, mi meta es llegar a todas partes del mundo con mi mensaje de empoderamiento a la mujer. Gracias! En este episodio tenemos a la talentosa y querida Denisse Dibos. La llaman la Dama de los musicales, titulo que se ha ganado a puño. Actriz, guionista, directora, productora de teatro, bailari...2024-08-221h 28Don't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Becoming the human you are meant to be with Tracy LittBefore we dig into this week's episode I want to tell you that I am a nominee for the Women in Podcasting Awards with my Don’t Shrink to Fit Podcast!I mean how cool is this?This is a significant milestone, and I would be deeply honored if you would take a moment to vote for me.Your vote would greatly help me gain visibility and amplify my message to a broader audience. If you have been listening, you know that each episode of my podcast features interviews with incredible women wh...2024-08-2058 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.When the whispers gets lauder with Amy KokolesBefore we dig into this week's episode I want to tell you that I am a nominee for the Women in Podcasting Awards with my Don’t Shrink to Fit Podcast!I mean how cool is this?This is a significant milestone, and I would be deeply honored if you would take a moment to vote for me.Your vote would greatly help me gain visibility and amplify my message to a broader audience. If you have been listening, you know that each episode of my podcast features interviews with incredible women wh...2024-08-1346 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Joy in the spectrum- Desiree ProbolskyDesiree, whose life's story embodies resilience, compassion, and grief, is a successful businesswoman and a devoted mother on a journey of self-discovery, seeking what truly brings her joy.When the world shut down due to COVID, she became the therapist, educator, and nurturer for her son while homeschooling her other two daughters. Despite sleepless nights and exhaustion, she persevered with a strong desire to 'fix' her 7 year old son Asher who at point had become nonverbal.Then one day, she realized that her struggles were affecting her family. To break the cycle, she decided to...2024-08-0651 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Finding your self-worth can open a world of possibilities - Mint MillerI am thrilled to share with all of you that I am nominated for the best Coaching Podcast in the Women in Podcasting Award. Please go to the coaching category and vote for the "Don't Shrink to Fit" podcast. Voting starts August 1st. Your support means the world to me. The more women my podcast reaches, the more lives we can empower as we are all billboards to each other. Here is the link to vote: https://womeninpodcasting.net/awards/voting-podcasts/#!form/AWARDS1votingPODIn todays episode we have Mint Miller...2024-07-3052 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Everything I lived, brought me to my extraordinary lifeMichelle Rios is the dynamic force behind the rapidly growing podcast "Live Your Extraordinary Life." Raised as the eldest daughter of teenage parents, Michelle's journey from adversity and financial struggle to self-made success is nothing short of inspirational. Despite the challenges of her humble and sometimes challenging beginnings, Michelle's pursuit of her extraordinary life led her to become a highly respected business leader and soulful entrepreneur.Her journey, however, wasn't without its hurdles. In her mid-twenties, after working tirelessly to climb the corporate ladder and become a C-level executive, with the corner office, the car, the t...2024-07-231h 25
Don't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Español- La importancia de amarse y aceptarse primero con Monchi BruguéHoy tengo el placer y la alegría de tener a mi amiga querida, Monserrat "Monchi" Brugué, mejor conocida por su papel en el programa Pataclaun y anteriormente la telenovela Carmin. En esta entrevista nos cuenta de su vida, de sus inicios en la actuación, sobre sus otros papeles, además de contarnos sobre lo que esta haciendo en la actualidad, su pasión por la actuación, sus talleres, las lecciones que ha aprendido y lo que significó ser mamá.Aquí te dejo algunas datos que a lo mejor no sabias de ella: 2024-07-1838 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.How I reversed my cancer and finally living a healthy life! Patricia Loff --Today we have the amazing Patricia Loff. Patricia Loff is a Healing Expert who trains people to reverse disease in their own bodies. After being given 3-6 months to live, she was able to reverse a deadly diagnosis in just 18 months. Since then, she's gone on to help hundreds of others reverse their own health challenges, including those with Stage 4 cancer diagnoses. Website: https://www.patricialoff.comFree Masterclass: https://www.patricialoff.com/3-steps-to-reverse-disease--84411"I had been sick for a long time when I was finally told I had 3-6 months to...2024-07-1055 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Marianne Williamson: My vision for this countryIn this episode I have a candid conversation with Presidential Candidate Marianne Willimason about the future of the country, the vision she has for it and how we can make a drastically change. We talked about immigration, what ideas and solutions she propose to get an immigration reform and secure our border. We also talk about the economy, how things has changed in the last few years, what needs to be done, how we can finally take control from corporations, why we don' have a middle class anymore and how for the first time in th...2024-07-0853 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Reshaping your workplace with an uplifting culture."I am a workplace culture specialist and executive coach whose journey from a nursing career to leadership development has shaped my unique approach - a fusion of the logical foundations of neuro-science with the power of communication that connects and human behavior."Imagine having somebody coming to your company and creating a culture of thriving happy employees committed to success? That's what my guess today does! Michele is a Registered nurse and workplace culture consultant who has a unique approach - a fusion of the logical foundations of science with the power of mindset a...2024-07-021h 03Don't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.How to live your "unperfected" life happily ever afterBrooke Jean, MA, LPC is a Licensed Therapist, Coach, Speaker and the Host of The Unperfected Pod on a mission to normalize normal. She believes that life isn’t perfect, but it can be unperfected and using a blend of energy work, counseling, coaching & facilitation, she guides her audience to let go of who they think they are, in order to create the life they’ve been waiting for.In this episode: In college, she got pregnant and became a single mother. She stopped with the scary partying and instead tried to perfect her parenting. Suddenly she was...2024-06-251h 00
Don't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Español - Reconociendo nuestras bendiciones diarias Nos volvemos más resilientes, más optimistas y más conectados con el mundo que nos rodea. Intentalo, ya vas a ver que si funciona. Para terminar, te animo a que hagas un hábito de gratitud diario. has que se convierta en una forma de vida y observa cómo transforma tu forma de pensar, tus relaciones y tu felicidad general. Recuerda, la gratitud es una herramienta poderosa que puede ayudarnos a concentrarnos en las bendiciones que tenemos todos los días y traer más positividad a nuestras vidas. Acá estoy para guiarlas, para escucharla...2024-06-2108 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.The "I made it" moment that change my life foreverAfter she won a $5.6 million trial in favor of her client last September (which was one of the biggest defense verdicts in Missouri for 2023) and leading the entire 2-week trial for her big law firm she felt empty and depressed in the following weeks and couldn’t get out of bed. She just couldn’t understand as that was supposed to be her “I made it” moment. In that moment she decided to look within herself for fulfillment and that brought her to a journey of self discovery and finally finding the life she was looking for. Sometimes yo...2024-06-1830 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.What I learned about myself after a life of abuse, disappointments and the military/ Stephanie Bedell Stephanie had a very hard upbringing and to escape that reality she joined the army looking for more, until she finally realized that her journey of healing needed to start within. She got clarity, finally embraced all parts of herself and was able to forgive. Please join me to listen to her story of resilience and hope while she navigates pregnancies, abuse, marriage and life in the military. "If I had to pick one to sum up all the big shifts in my life. It would be when I completed the 8 week session with WoVeN (Women Veteran Netw...2024-06-1132 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Re-writing my story after 50Have you ever thought about changing your life 180? moving to a brand new place, starting a new business and leaving the life you know behind? That's what my guest Linda Brand did after visiting Miami in December of 2021 and decided she belonged there, so went back home, listed and sold her home and moved across the country. In this episode she shares her journey, her humble beginning, how she found out she had a debilitating illness, why she became a coach, her take on fear, and the lessons she learned along the way."We teach what we n...2024-06-0454 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Cosmic wealth and breaking patternsDo you know what Cosmic wealth is? "Your psychology creates your physiology, what we think, we become. Our emotional health has a profound impact on both us and those around us. It impacts on our physical health, and May have dramatic negative effects on our overall well-being. In this episode Kerry Dutton explains to us how she broke the pattern of going to the same kind of partner and getting the same results over and over again and how she finally is living the life she always dreamed of. Kerry, who recently relocated to Melbourne, and I...2024-05-2829 min
Don't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Español - Tres Pasos para entrenar tu mente - Episodio en españolHoy tengo un episodio donde quiero sumergirme en algunas estrategias poderosas para tener conciencia y resiliencia inspiradas por monjes y líderes del pensamiento moderno como Jay Shetty, Eckart Tolle, Jack Kornfield, Emily Fletcher, por nombrar algunos. El primer paso tiene que ver con la conciencia. cuando nos concentramos en ser conscientes de nuestros pensamientos y sentimientos sin juzgar, estamos presentes. El segundo paso tiene que ver con la conexión. Este paso implica conectarnos con el momento presente y podemos hacerlo mediante prácticas como la meditación o la respiración. Y el tercer paso es la con...2024-05-2307 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Just three steps to train yourselfThis is short episode. Three steps to train yourself in mindfulness. Learn about my freebies and membership below! Every week, I expand on the podcast topic with practical tools, insights, and tips to help you heal, grow, and stay aligned with your inner abundance. It’s like a little love note in your inbox—just for you. if you want to receive it sign in to mailing list! Ready to Join? Dm me or email me now! Claudia@claudiaNoriegaBernstein.com - You can also connect with me on instagram @Claudi...2024-05-2106 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Finding your way from traumaLauren and I discussed the differences between trauma therapy and coaching, with Lauren emphasizing that while coaches can provide assistance, deeper issues might require a different kind of treatment that is beyond their qualifications. She defined trauma as an overwhelming event affecting one's physiology and highlighted the impact of past experiences on a person's capacity to handle trauma. Lauren also explained the differences between EMDR and Brainspotting, two therapy techniques used for trauma processing. They also discussed a case of a figure skater who successfully overcame a mental block through therapy. The conversation touched upon the therapeutic methods for...2024-05-2145 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Designing your way to SuccessKarla is an award-winning designer, branding expert and mentor. She was named one of Graphic Design USA Magazine People to Watch and has designed for brands including BRIT + CO, Discovery, HGTV, Food Network, Facebook and more. Her specialty is helping elevate brands through well-crafted strategic design.When she’s not pushing pixels left and right or on a client call, you can find her strolling down the aisles at Target, ordering Thai takeout (Pad Thai with chicken, level 4), or biking with her son.Karla loves cats, children’s picture books, word search puzzles, and carbs in a...2024-05-1456 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Changing the silhouette of "SHAPEWEAR" culture one woman at the timeSusie Taaffe is the CEO and founder of Skanties anti-shapewear, dedicated to empowering women to embrace their natural form, reject unnatural beauty standards, and celebrate their unique and beautiful bodies.When Susie's marriage unexpectedly crumbled four years prior, she took life’s harsh blow as a massive call to action. Suddenly a single mother with three young kids under the age of 5, Susie used her previous manufacturing contacts and design experience to turn her anti-shapewear idea into a global business. Known as Pettipants Underwear by Missy Massy in Australia, these unique undergarments combine comfort, style, and practicality, of...2024-05-0738 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Embodying the woman that I am with Siri Baruc ThortonSiri Baruc Thornton was born into a yoga ashram in Boston, Massachusetts in 1978. As a teenager, Siri became immersed in the world of Reiki and over the years became a Master of Masters. Siri is also a Certified Mountain Breathwork Facilitator and instructor and an Advanced Akashic Record Reader and instructor and has been working in the clairvoyant field for years. Siri helps women process their emotions and become more embodied. She co-facilitates The Embodied Woman Sisterhood and produces and hosts The Embodied Woman: a home for the authentic creative podcast. All of her services pr...2024-04-301h 00
Don't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Español - Como me convertí en una impresora 3D de mis sueños manifestando¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cómo algunas personas parecen atraer todo lo que desean? Es como si estuvieran sintonizadas con una frecuencia secreta que da vida a todos sus sueños. Bueno, eso no está lejos de la verdad. La manifestación funciona según un principio sorprendentemente similar a cómo sintonizas una estación de radio. Imaginate que eres un radio. ¿En qué frecuencia necesitarías estar para escuchar tu música favorita? Se trata de encontrar y alinearte con esa frecuencia exacta en la que suenan tus canciones favoritas.Así como u...2024-04-2505 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Becoming a 3D printer by manifestingHave you ever wondered how some people seem to attract everything they desire? It's like they're tuned into a secret frequency that brings all their dreams to life. Well, that's not far from the truth. Manifestation works on a principle surprisingly similar to how you tune into a radio station. Imagine you are a radio. What frequency would you need to be on, to listen to your favorite music? It’s all about finding and aligning with that exact frequency where your favorite songs play.Just as a radio transforms waves into music, you can transform your th...2024-04-2304 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.What is shaping the life you have right now?Antonée and I discussed our roles as women's health and empowerment coaches, focusing on the importance of authenticity, belonging, and wellness. We highlighted the challenges women face, such as societal pressures related to body image and purpose. The conversation also touched on the power of intrinsic health, the benefits of intergenerational groups, and the role of self-reflection and habit-changing in personal growth. The three pillars of wellness and the importance of self-nourishment and patience in the journey towards change was also emphasized.Antonée Thomson is a Women's Health Strategist who focuses on helping women in M...2024-04-1650 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Your inner Goddess at her best.Gabriela is a Feminine Embodiment Coach, Leading Energy Healer, Certified Kundalini Dance Facilitator, and Author. She is dedicated to guiding women towards increasing their true feminine frequencies, activating their subconscious mind to dissolve limitations, and rewiring their vibrations to awaken the magnetic Goddess within.She is passionate about supporting women who find themselves constantly giving their power away, afraid to speak their truth, and easily drawn to the wrong partners. With her guidance, they learn a new way of dating and abundance that opens doors to unimaginable opportunities. It's a magical transformation, where they effortlessly attract high-quality...2024-04-0941 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.How I got the life I wantedIf you would have told me 25 years ago that one day I would be a published author, that I would have a podcast, that I would be coaching women and empowering them to go for what they want unapologetically, that I would be living this life, I would have told you, You are crazy!At that time, my life was not at all what it is now, I was recently separated, with three girls ages, 11 month, 2 years old and 5 years old; I was undergoing radiation treatments after having my thyroid remove because of cancer, I...2024-04-0209 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Aiming for the Gold in LifeShe was an average girl who quantum leaped into becoming an Olympian, writing a book and living all over the world with the love of her life while creating her dream business! "If I was to tell my younger self I would be doing all of this, I never would have thought it was possible." She didn’t have the right body type. Was never flexible enough. Was the “chubby one” on the team. The reserved at Nationals and didn’t even rank in the top 100 in Canada! But she did not give up. and she made the t...2024-03-2632 min
Don't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Español - Tu relación con el miedo, y como superarlo.Every second to the last Thursday of the month I have a a Spanish episode. En este episodio hablamos del miedo y como podemos manejarlo de una manera en la que nos motive y no nos controle. Pero, ¿Qué es el miedo? El miedo es una emoción natural que se caracteriza por experimentar una sensación desagradable e intensa ante la percepción de un peligro real o imaginario. Es una de las pocas emociones básicas que compartimos con muchos animales.El miedo aparece cuando se cree e...2024-03-2106 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.The just one project that keeps on givingBrooke Neubauer, CEO and founder of The Just One Project, is a life-long Las Vegas resident, wife, mother, business owner, and advocate. In 2009, Brooke was introduced to giving back and making a difference through a friend. That holiday season they adopted a child to give gifts for Christmas. The impact it made touched her heart and she was changed forever. Brooke believes that it takes just one person to make a difference and she wanted to inspire others to join her mission of making an impact in the community and in the lives of others.Since founding T...2024-03-1942 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.The Mystery of the unknown - Maggie ClarkWe are not just physical, we are emotional and espiritual too and we become disconnected because we don't live in a natural rhythm of life. Do you want to learn more, tune in for an incredible episode where we will learn how to let go and how to receive, quantum physic and quantum healing, and how energy help us deal with everyday life if we know how to protect it. My Guest today is Maggie ClarkMaggie Clark is a respected Tarotist who has been reading Tarot since 1994 and has taught Tarot for the last tw...2024-03-121h 01Don't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.How to deal with rejectionWe all have fear of being rejected because we have all experienced it at some point in our lives and we KNOW how it feels. It would be easy to just stay home and hold back from going after something we want to avoid it, but by avoiding rejection we are also 100% guaranteed to miss out on what we want by not trying. Imagine living under a rock so we won't feel unworthy of something? Rejection comes from the belief that we are not enough, and I would like to make a point on...2024-03-0715 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.What do you know about neurodivergent? Meghan BondeMeghan is a creative, highly sensitive, and gifted thinker, dancer, writer, nature lover, and activist. As a neurodiversity specialist, she founded Team Neurodivergent, an organization committed to creating organizations that empower people who are “wired differently” to thrive and leverage their strengths. She is a transformational coach, speaker, and workshop facilitator who celebrates diverse minds using a strength based lens. She has facilitated learning for thousands of leaders in schools, organizations, and conferences nationally and internationally. She is an equity focused leader who leads change to create inclusive environments.Meghan Bonde is an award winning, bilingual Speech Languag...2024-03-0535 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Making the impossible, possible! Lisa SpectorIn this episode we have Piano Ninja Lisa Spector and her amazing story of resilience and love for the music. Imagine performing for 18,000 in China, being on the top of your career and suddenly having A traumatic accident that shattered your right hand. This is what happened to our guest Lisa Spector, better known as the piano ninja, Her story not only will inspire you but will show you that when there is a will the possibilities are endless. Enchanting, mesmerizing and spirit-lifting are just a few words that describe Lisa Spector's performances and teaching style.Sin...2024-02-2738 min
Don't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Español - Mantente en tu carril!Con todas las distraciones que tenemos hoy en dia, por los medios sociales especialemnete, a veces nos dejamos influenciar por lo que otras personas hacen dicen o piensan cuando lo que debemos de hacer es preocuparnos por nosotros mismos, no perder el enfoque y segui adelante hasta conseguir nuestras metas. En este episodio hablare de lo que significa mantenerse en su carril. La autoreflexión y la atención en el momento presente son tus mejores herramientas asi como Tener confianza en quien eres. No se preocupen tanto por lo que los demas hacen o piensan, al final...2024-02-2306 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Who's your tribe? Let's meet the creator of The Lady and the Tribe!Today we have Brenda Ridgley, the creator of "Lady and the Tribe" , a blueprint for building deep connections. How important is your tribe? How do you choose your friends? and How do you Create Empowering Friendship Circles? Don't miss this nurturing episode where you will learn the true meaning of having a tribe of girlfriends in our lives. Her mission is to support women who have lost themselves in their roles as wife, mother and professional and help them connect to the world that surrounds them. A connector at heart, Brenda shares her passion for meaningful relationships, in her...2024-02-2040 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.How about a Fresh Start? with Jenny DreizenMost everyone has a registry when they decide to get married but what happens when things don't work out the way we wanted. In this episode Jenny Dreizen, shares with us what inspired her to create "Fresh starts" Registry with her sister, what she learned about herself after her break up, starting over and finding her forever after. In this episode we talk with Genevive "Jenny" Dreizen, her story is not only inspiring but filled with anecdotes about love, how she called off her engagement after 10 year relationship, her pursuit of joy, new beginnings and how everything w...2024-02-1356 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Katie Niemeyer and Stevens Johnson Syndrome.As a teen, Katie nearly died in a hospital burn unit in St. Louis, Mo., where she suffered from an adverse reaction to medication, a rare condition called Stevens Johnson Syndrome.Over the last thirty-five years, she has drawn on her lifetime experiences as a parent, medical professional and SJS survivor to create a new business, fund groundbreaking medical research, and inspire people to cross their own finish lines.In this episode Katie shares her harrowing story of defying death at age 16, including an emotional tale of a friend she made during her burn unit...2024-02-0631 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.My power within: How circumstances didn't stopped me from the life I knew I deserve. - Christina VelaOur guest today is Christina Vela, their CEO, a powerhouse who is paving the way to so many other latinas and today she will share with us how St. Jude’s Ranch for Children currently operates and how the Healing Center will be different but serve the same original goals of St. Jude’s Ranch as it celebrated its 57th anniversary in 2023. "When I graduated from college I thanked every person that didn't believe in me because wanting to proving them wrong motivated , me to not give up" Christina comes from a family of helpers. Not bec...2024-01-3042 min
Don't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Español - Mi hijo es mejor que el tuyo! Como lidiar con padres perfectos.I have a Spanish episode every third Thursday of the month.Un nuevo episodio en español cada tercer jueves del mes. Te ha pasado que has estado en una situación en la que has visto a una mamá haciendo o diciéndole a un niño (a) algo que pensaste no era correcto y has dicho algo sin pensar en las consecuencias que podrían traer el comentario? Es mas común de lo piensas! y en este episodio te damos algunos consejos. Hoy en día es mas común...2024-01-2505 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Loving yourself from the inside out - Rosa AbiliAt her young age of 32, my guest has lived in three different countries looking for answers, but never felt she belonged until she learned about somatic coaching and a whole new world of possibilities was presented to her. she took a leap of faith and quit her 9-5 after 10 years and now she helps other people through the rollercoaster of finding themselves from the inside out .Are you feeling a little lost, come listen to our conversation where she takes us through her journey and what it means to be a middle eastern women and the relentless p...2024-01-2345 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Let's talk about menopause!As other cultures celebrate getting older while seeing the matriarch of the family as a source of wisdom, our society celebrates more the looks and appearance dismissing in a way what it took for a middle aged woman to get there. We get more information about our bodies when we go through puberty but for some reason talking about getting older is not something everyone wants to talk about. Lissette is the owner of a skin care and nutritional wellness clinic. Since 1988 she has worked with women and has heard the same questions and concerns time after t...2024-01-1646 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Living with anxiety and OCD - Betsy Russel"In August 2020 my husband had a major mental health crash the March before and was unable to work or otherwise function very well. I was propelled into a life of finding my own voice, independence, and mental, emotional, and spiritual strength. By building my own online business I discovered what it means to care for your whole self and move forward in courage." I had the pleasure to talk with Betsy Russell about mental, health, anxiety and OCD in a way everyone can understand. She learned through her own experiences that not everyone’s journey through mental he...2024-01-0946 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.What do you know about human design? Lori LisaiWhat do you know about Human Design? In this episode you will learn everything you need to know to understand it and hopefully you feel motivated to do your chart. I remember the first time somebody said to me, I am manifestor, and I said, without knowing what she was talking about: Me too! Manifestor, generators, projector and reflector are the four most common groups of human designs and yes I am a manifestor but what I discovered after doing my chart was much more than that because by learning Human Design you will discover the power...2024-01-0245 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.What friends do in a moment of crisis - Aimee KandracWhen you are going through a crisis, there are so many things that fall through the cracks. After one of Aimee's closest friend was diagnosed with cancer at 25, like any good friend, she thought to herself, "My friend has cancer. What can I do?"That initial search for answers was the spark for Aimee's business, which has grown to reach all 50 States and countries around the world. Aimee Kandrac is the CEO and cofounder of What Friends Do. But What Friends Do isn't just a social organization, creating real value and capturing some of that a...2023-12-2650 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Finding my calling after surviving an abusive relationshipAfter spending two decades subject to various forms of abuse, and feeling the more disempowered than she could have ever imagined was possible, she now advocates for the practice of self-empowerment that not only empowers us, but empowers other women when we lead by example.In this episode we talk about resilience,how to shift when we face adversity and how it is possible to live a life of fulfillment after you thought everything was lost.Kathryn tells us how to awake to your radical transformation, recognizing your authentic truth, while amplifying your radiant ability...2023-12-1956 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Virtual Education on the 21st centuryMeet Sandy Gamba, she is a pioneer in online education adding choices to the school system as we know it. Sandy is the Head of School and one of the founders and original designers of ADVANTAGES Digital Learning Solutions. She has more than 14 years of experience in post-secondary education with various universities and has held executive level positions. She has served as Dean of Enrollment Management and traveled internationally for top tier universities. She has legislated for equal access for college opportunities and has been instrumental in increasing financial assistance to students domestically. Sandy has served as a multi-term P...2023-12-1233 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Foster Kids and the meaning of home - Sylvana HickmanSylvana was a foster kid for the 1 st 4 years of her life with her younger brother, with whom she is still in touch. Her older brother was separated from her and she was never able to find him. She was adopted for 10 years to be put out again into the world being a foster kid again. She learned at an early age that her negative environment was not going to break her spirit, her dreams or goals. This is a very emotional episode, Sylvana brings us through her journey with so much detail that at ti...2023-12-051h 03Don't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.The art of saying No!YES is such a nice word, and it is connected emotionally to the most important moments in our lives, like moments of joy and abundance. Moments like getting into a school, getting married, getting a new job, qualify for a loan for your first house. I’m sure we all can remember our best yes answers and how those yes has changed our lives in a positive way.My dad used to say to me: you have to learn to say no, and mean it. I didn’t understand that until I was much older. And wh...2023-11-3011 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.How to elevate your vibration to get what you want - JJ JohnsonToday we have the amazing JJ Johnson, she is an 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 Coach and the owner of Success by Design.She helps leaders create should let success from the 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦-𝘰𝘶𝘵 . She will share with us so many incredible tips and lessons she has learned that have helped her create the life she desired. Who do you need to become to match the things you want, how we get what we project, and how everything resonates with who we are. This is an episode filled with information that can transform the way we manifest what we want and set intentions. "When the "worst" thing that could...2023-11-2832 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Grateful for you on this Thanksgiving DayEach day I write down at least 3 things that I am grateful for. I do this no matter what is going on in my life, where I am or how I feel that day. I have done this for many years of my life and it has profoundly changed me, and how I look at the world. Choosing what we see is as important as how we act once we notice those things, and having gratitud to everything that happens for us is a key to living an abundant life. This Thanksgiving, let's start paying attention to...2023-11-2311 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Creating Trust through Neuroscience - Christina LeiraA native Spanish speaker fluent in English and French, skilled in Italian and Portuguese, I became a teacher of English and French as a Second and Foreign Language. I also pursued graduate studies as a Public Translator and Interpreter at the University of Buenos Aires. I served as the official translator for the Argentinean Air Force Training Center.Christina Leira became a government employee for DoD serving as the Program Manager for the Foreign Language and Cultural Awareness for all East and South Naval Special Forces Commands. The most life enhancing moments of her life happened as she...2023-11-2158 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.From brain trauma to becoming a Mermaid - Mercedes MaidanaMercedes Maidana was one of the world’s best big-wave surfers, until the head injury that swept away the life she knew. She had become obsessed with chasing the big waves. It gave her a buzz. Each time she went out surfing she would risk more and more. Until one day, it all went wrong.Raised as a city girl in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she travelled to Brazil after having her heart broken by the man she loved. There she discovered surfing and a new passion arose.But one day a tragic accident changed her life fo...2023-11-1437 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Finding love and purpose after losing trustThe moment she found ex-husband cheating on her she choose to see it as a gift to once and for all learn what it takes to be in a long term loving, connected, intimate, fun relationship with a man of her choosing in a natural and stress free way. "I couldn’t have foreseen what that choice had in store for me. I found true love and built a successful career as a Love Coach Professional on top of the most challenging thing that ever happened to me".Natalia Murua is the love coach. Dating and...2023-11-071h 04Don't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Chisme and Wine at it bestFierce. Fighter. A San Diego native with a laugh as big as her hair. These are just a few things we would use to describe our Founder and Host of The Wine & Chisme Podcast, Jessica Yañez. Follow her on social media listen to her podcast she is real, you will enjoy her so muchJessica grew up in the suburbs of San Diego and has always had a curiosity for other people and their stories.She specifically created The Wine & Chisme Podcast to amplify voices across communities of color and share their stories on career, lo...2023-10-3159 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Is there a right way to grieve?In this episode I share my experience loosing someone very dear to me and the stages I went through dealing with his loss.At some point, everyone will have at least one encounter with grief. It may be from the death of a loved one , the loss of a job, the end of a relationship, or any other change that alters life as you know it. Normally the 5 stages of grieving are : denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance, and often we think they will happen in order, moving from one stage to the other but no...2023-10-2612 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Habits and mistakesHow your habits can really create the vision you have for yourself? In this episode I share my thoughts about my experience in Costa Rica when i went to do ayahuasca and how habits influence us and the difference between a succeful person and a person that cant achieve their goal. Learn about my freebies and membership below! Every week, I expand on the podcast topic with practical tools, insights, and tips to help you heal, grow, and stay aligned with your inner abundance. It’s like a little love note in your inb...2023-10-1908 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Fitness and fulfilled life with MS is possibleApril Hovelson is an ISSA certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach who went from professional dancer to online coach during the pandemic. " I help women find their inner and outer happiness through fitness and wellness!" She discovered she had MS in her early 20s but that didn't stop her. She went from being a dancer to becoming a Wellness Coach/trainer. Her life is an inspiration and you will enjoy so much how her resilience and commitment to herself helped her overcome the setback of her disease. She has been serving dozens of women to gain their physical health...2023-10-1745 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.How much of your life are you really alive?In this episode I share a story I heard a long time ago and I share in my book Brighter Days about the importance of being present and not allowing life to pass though. I hope you enjoy it.-- Learn about my freebies and membership below! Every week, I expand on the podcast topic with practical tools, insights, and tips to help you heal, grow, and stay aligned with your inner abundance. It’s like a little love note in your inbox—just for you. if you want to receive it sign in to...2023-10-1205 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Dinner for one; how I rebuilt myself after losing the love of your lifeAngelina Altishin shares her experience of losing her husband after 35 years of marriage and moving to Laguna Beach with her son. She shares with Claudia what it took for her to start, the challenges she has to face and what motivated her to get out of bed on days that she didn't want to face the world and her 5-year grief journey and emphasizes the importance of focusing on private victories before public ones. Angelina talks about G.L.O.W and her own experience of being on a reality TV show where she was asked to train the g...2023-10-1058 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.The Art of forgivenessLife appears to me very short to be spent in nursing animosity, relieving bad experiences or registering wrong. Sometimes you just have to accept an apology we never got.In this episode a share part of a chapter from my book Brighter Days and part of the sermon Rabbi Goodman did on Kol Nidre last Sunday. I am not jewish but I so much enjoy listening to him when I go to temple with my husband. "We live our life trying to emulate the divine, trying to attain holiness. This is the most important question: if...2023-10-0507 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.How I balanced love, career and family while keeping my traditionsAyesha Mehdi is a licensed attorney in Nevada who specializes in corporate, transactional, regulatory, and licensure matters for physicians, healthcare professionals, and healthcare businesses. Originally from Lahore, Pakistan, she is a mother of three and leads an active lifestyle, having completed a full marathon and multiple half marathons. Ayesha immigrated to the US in 2003 after getting married. She received her Bachelor's in Business Administration with honors in Finance from Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration in Michigan. She also earned her Master's in Health Services Administration and Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Kansas, where s...2023-10-0351 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.What's your relationship with money?Do you have a challenging relationship with money? We all do! especially women. Unfortunately!But what is a money block anyway? A money block is a series of thoughts, a mindset, or a feeling that gets in the way of you accomplishing financial success. It could be getting out of debt, saving a ton of money, increasing your income, or affording the lifestyle of your dreams.If you want to break free from your money blocks, it is important to become aware of the ways they’re showing up for you personally.So...2023-09-2808 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.What it takes to be a Leader and who can help you become oneToday, we have Michele Kline. She is a leadership and performance coach who helps leaders find their passion, organize their ideas, and set goals to ignite transformation and growth. “If you impact someone around you, you are a leader. What kind of leader do you want to be? The choice is yours!” Michele KleinClaudia and Michele discuss the importance of having a leadership and performance coach, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to setting and executing strategy and goals to improve performance. Why being empathetic, listening, communication, and un...2023-09-2646 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.The Manifesting game, how does it work?Believe it or not, manifestation and the law of attraction are age-old concepts with origins as far back as Hindu scriptures and Buddhism.As a verb, manifesting is “to make evident or certain by showing or displaying.” In other words, manifesting is the act or practice of bringing something into your life through belief. It starts first in your thoughts. So how we do that? What it tales to "make it happen" ? Listen to this solo episode of the Don't shrink to Fit Podcast with Claudia Noriega-Bernstein to get some answers. Learn about my freebi...2023-09-2106 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Feelings and Powerwhen we get hurt and allow those feeling to control us, we give our power away. If the hurt was intentional, we hold on to it longer. We feel we need an apology. and not only do we need an apology but the apology has to sound and look exactly how we imagine it would be because if not, it's not good enough. Why? Why do we need this? I really wanted to figure this out because I used to be the exact same thing until I understood that Sometimes we have to accept an ap...2023-09-2107 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Are Clowns really always happy?Claudia and Lucy discuss Lucy's experiences as a clown, with Lucy sharing her background as a clown from the age of 6. They talk about the challenges of being a mom clown, such as having to be upset or send children time out. Lucy shares her experience of starting her career as a Clown at 18 and undergoing years of training to become a hospital clown and designing her own clown coats for charity and how Covid changed her business and empowered her to create different ways to entertain children. Claudia and Lucy emphasize the importance of being present, focusing on t...2023-09-1944 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.How I got my abundant lifeWhen I talk to women who are in the same place I was 20 years ago, I vividly remember that person. I remember my thoughts, my beliefs, my fears, and my dreams. At the end of the day, you can either evolve or repeat, and if you repeat, you will always get the same outcome.I transitioned from fear to desire, and it didn't happen overnight. Nothing happens overnight. It's the little micro steps that bring you closer to your goal.Deep inside, we all know what we want, but sometimes we are afraid to even...2023-09-1415 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.I live the American DreamEricka Aviles is a dynamic and passionate leader and a connector in the Las Vegas community. Her ongoing curiosity and zest to learn, grow and support her community both personally and professionally led her to form her ownsmall business, Ericka Aviles Consulting LLC, which this November will be celebrating 8 years in business. She is also the Founder of Latinas in Power.Claudia and Ericka discuss the importance of being available for other Latinas who may not see their dreams as possible. They emphasize the need to embrace each other as women and support each other's dreams and...2023-09-1252 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.When enough, is enough?When we talk about relationships we often refer to romantic relationships, husband, boyfriends, partner. but there are other relationships in our lives that can enhance our lifes or can be detrimental to our wellbeing. No one gets to decide when enough is enough for YOU. When somebody mistreat you, when somebody gaslight you, when somebody takes you for granted, when somebody disrespect you, when somebody doesn't take in consideration your feelings, when somebody break promises constantly, when somebody lie to you over and over again, all those escenarios are abusive! and it IS abuse even if...2023-09-0706 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Confession of a hairstylistPaulina Uy, she is 28 years old and was born and raised here in Las Vegas. She is a mother of 2 beautiful girls and she is a Hairstylist and business owner. She became a single mom at a very young age but that didn't stopped her. She began her business later in life after many ups and down. She is here to share some anecdotes about her life and career as a "Hairapist" her challenges and the lessons she has learned along the way. Instagram @uyyourhairLearn about my freebies and membership below! 2023-09-0546 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Co-Creating with the UniverseIn this episode I talk about the difference between manifesting from the ego vs manifesting from a conscious place"When you feel a strong desire to manifest a specific job or a specific person, usually this is coming from the ego. When we allow conscious manifestation, we open up to all possibilities, not just one."In reality we co-created the situations in our lives and when you realize this you become empowered. Conscious manifestation is simply co-creating with the universe.Listen up! and don't forget to subscribe. I love to pup up once in...2023-08-3106 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Breaking loose from my cagesKerstin is a seasoned traveler of life's many paths. She spent her first 16 years of life in Russian occupied Eastern Germany before escaping to the West and eventually rising above seemingly insurmountable hurdles - social, emotional, personal, and economic - to become a successful entrepreneur. In This episode we talked about her journey, how she started over, one time after another, and what motivated her to never give up. Kerstin DecookAuthor / Speaker / Leadership Coach CPC/ELI-MPBreak Loose and Fly Coaching | 360-961-1535 | www.breaklooseandfly.com To...2023-08-2944 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.Do I have Impostor Syndrome?In this episode Claudia talks about Impostor Syndrome. What is Impostor Syndrome and what we can do to overcome it.If you don't know what impostor syndrome is here are some clues:We compare ourselves, we doubt yourself, we think we are not worthy of whatever it is we want, we listen to the bs in our head, those limited beliefs that hold us back.We all have suffered from Impostor Syndrome at some point in our lives but acknowledging it makes it a lot easier to get rid of it. S...2023-08-2404 minDon't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time."Someday" is here! Georgie LeahyToday in the Don't Shrink to Fit Podcast we have the fabulous Georgina Leahy. Georgie is born to perform, she is an acid-tongue, fire breathing, fresh and irrelevant talent from south East London. With an unrestricted sense of humor, she has spent her life in the theater, starting at age 5. Georgina Leahy (Ley-hee) is a multi-talented writer, director and producer. Her diverse career includes hosting Playboy TV's comedy news show, roles alongside stars like Terrence Howard and Kevin Hart, and credits in productions ranging from Sony Pictures' 'Sofia’s Diary' to the Cannes Film Festival-featured 'Winter's Secret.’ She is addi...2023-08-2454 min