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Did you know that menopause is not just about getting older, and hot flashes are not always the first sign? What if your brain fog, sudden mood swings, or stomach problems are actually your hormones talking to you?
In this open and easy-to-understand episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, host Claudia Noriega Bernstein talks with Jessica Waugh. Jessica is the founder of Pause Effect, co-founder of Hot Flash Heroes, and a leader who helps women learn about their bodies. Jessica shares her personal story of getting menopause symptoms at only 30 years old, being dismissed by doctors, and doing her own research to find real answers.
Jessica and Claudia explain the four stages of menopause, why "normal" test results do not always mean you feel good, and how stress and food change your hormones. They also talk about how these changes affect marriage and intimacy, what happens to your body after having a baby, and how to start checking your health early.
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Are you constantly working, feeling drained, and putting your own happiness on the back burner?
In this inspiring episode, Claudia Noriega Bernstein chats with digital nomad Sabrina Morris. Sabrina shares how extreme corporate pressure ruined her health and pushed her to walk away from corporate America. Today, she travels the world, teaches financial clarity, and helps others create multiple income streams.
Sabrina explains why relying on a single employer is risky, how to view your skills through an entrepreneurial lens, and how to start building a life you won't regret on your deathbed.
Learn more about Inner-Abundance Coaching by visiting Claudia’s website.
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Are you waiting for someone else to make you happy or waiting for the "perfect day" to finally start living? What if true happiness and peace start inside of you?
In this open and honest episode of Insights from the Couch, Claudia Noriega Bernstein joins hosts Colette Fehr and Laura Bowman to talk about taking control of your life. As a three-time cancer survivor, author, and life coach, Claudia shares big moments that shaped who she is today—from leaving an unhappy marriage with three young kids to stopping family patterns of anger and pain.
Claudia, Colette, and Laura talk about choosing your feelings every morning just like you choose your clothes, doing small acts of kindness to build joy, and why your partner is not responsible for your happiness. Claudia also explains how to create your "Future Self" to make better choices, set healthy rules with people you love, and help single moms through her new nonprofit, Brighter Days.
Learn more about Inner-Abundance Coaching by visiting Claudia’s website.
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Book your call now—don’t wait. You are meant for more. And while you’re at it, grab my book Brighter Days on Amazon. You’ll love it.
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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!
[email protected] - You can also connect with me on instagram @Claudia_Noriega_Bersntein or visit my website at ClaudiaNoriegaBernstein.com, you will learn about my 1:1 coaching, retreat and training.
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In this moving and honest episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, host Claudia Noriega Bernstein sits down with author, speaker, and storyteller Rachel Kerr Schneider. Rachel shares her family's journey following her husband John’s diagnosis with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), detailing the realities of caregiving, navigating end-of-life decisions, and walking through deep grief.
Rachel talks openly about the transition from wife to full-time caregiver, the role of faith and humor as coping tools, and the lessons she learned parenting her sons through the aftermath of loss and teenage addiction. Drawing from her memoir, The Widow Wore Red, Rachel offers a message of resilience, showing that losing a loved one does not mean you have to lose yourself.
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In this raw and energizing episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, host Claudia Noriega Bernstein sits down with clinical psychologist of 30 years, author, and women's empowerment leader Dr. Amanda Hanson. Dr. Amanda challenges the widespread pathologizing of women's emotions, breaking down how the eight feminine archetypes form an internal board of advisors that allows us to lead, feel, and create without guilt.
Dr. Amanda and Claudia dive deep into de-centering the male gaze in business and beauty, aging naturally and unapologetically, and why sensuality is every woman's true superpower. They share personal insights on navigating motherhood through seasons of personal growth, having the courage to repair relationships with honesty, and why making decisions from the wisdom of your physical body changes everything.
Learn more about Inner-Abundance Coaching by visiting Claudia’s website.
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Overwhelmed? Frustrated? Tired of the BS? You are not alone. I’ve been there, and I’ve helped so many women just like you get out of the funk and start living the life they deserve.
Book your call now—don’t wait. You are meant for more. And while you’re at it, grab my book Brighter Days on Amazon. You’ll love 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 mailing list! Ready to Join? Dm me or email me now!
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Did you know that 95% of people think they are self-aware, but only about 10% to 15% actually are? How often do your good intentions get misunderstood by the people in your life?
In this eye-opening episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, host Claudia Noriega Bernstein sits down with Allison Brenner—an industrial and organizational psychology consultant, former psychotherapist, and founder of InnerVue. Allison has spent over 30 years helping individuals, leaders, and couples understand human behavior and close the gap between how we see ourselves and how others experience us.
Learn more about Inner-Abundance Coaching by visiting Claudia’s website.
Stay connected with Claudia Noriega Bernstein:
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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!
[email protected] - You can also connect with me on instagram @Claudia_Noriega_Bersntein or visit my website at ClaudiaNoriegaBernstein.com, you will learn about my 1:1 coaching, retreat and training.
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Whether you're a busy mom who’s lost herself in the daily grind, craving more balance, joy, and meaning—or you're ready to break free from burnout and finally put y...
Have you ever had the rug pulled out from under your feet, leaving you wondering how you'll make it through the next day?
In this uplifting episode, Claudia Noriega Bernstein welcomes Australian engineer and entrepreneur Susie Taaffe. Susie opens up about navigating single motherhood with three toddlers, overcoming financial hardship, and building Scanties—a revolutionary apparel brand engineered to give women freedom from chafing and restrictive shapewear.
Susie and Claudia talk candidly about breaking old family conditioning, viewing failure as a valuable lesson, and redefining what it means to live authentically.
Listen now to discover how to trust the process, embrace your body, and step into your power!
Learn more about Inner-Abundance Coaching by visiting Claudia’s website.
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Overwhelmed? Frustrated? Tired of the BS? You are not alone. I’ve been there, and I’ve helped so many women just like you get out of the funk and start living the life they deserve.
Book your call now—don’t wait. You are meant for more. And while you’re at it, grab my book Brighter Days on Amazon. You’ll love 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 mailing list! Ready to Join? Dm me or email me now!
[email protected] - You can also connect with me on instagram @Claudia_Noriega_Bersntein or visit my website at ClaudiaNoriegaBernstein.com, you will learn about my 1:1 coaching, retreat and training.
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Are you tired of making excuses for red flags or feeling like you have to shrink yourself to fit into someone else's box?
In this transformative episode, Claudia Noriega Bernstein chats with neurosomatic practitioner Riana Malia. Riana breaks down the hidden mechanics of the subconscious mind and explains why successful women frequently struggle in love. She shares how to rewire recycled negative thoughts, clear cellular trauma, and step confidently into your true worth.
Whether you want to learn how to make clean, values-driven decisions or step into your magnet-for-miracles era, watch this video now!
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Book your call now—don’t wait. You are meant for more. And while you’re at it, grab my book Brighter Days on Amazon. You’ll love it.
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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!
[email protected] - You can also connect with me on instagram @Claudia_Noriega_Bersntein or visit my website at ClaudiaNoriegaBernstein.com, you will learn about my 1:1 coaching, retreat and training.
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Have you ever looked into a closet full of clothes and felt like you still had nothing to wear? How often do you buy something on impulse or save an outfit for a "future body," only to feel shame when you open your wardrobe each morning?
In this inspiring episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, host Claudia Noriega Bernstein sits down with Yifat Jovani, a personal stylist, self-image coach, and body confidence expert with over two decades of experience. From managing a thyroid diagnosis that forced her to speak her truth to building a successful fashion brand across North America, Yifat’s journey proves that style is far more than just fashion: it's a doorway to self-love.
Yifat and Claudia break down why women get stuck wearing only 20% of their closets, how to stop waiting to lose 10 pounds before enjoying your wardrobe, and why high-rise jeans and dusters are ultimate game-changers for women over 40. They explore how to break free from the "good girl" need to blend in with safe grays and blacks, and how to use clothes to tell an authentic story every single day.
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Learn more about Inner-Abundance Coaching by visiting Claudia’s website.
Stay connected with Claudia Noriega Bernstein:
✨ And here’s a special gift for you: Download Claudia’s free workbook, “Empowered Journey: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Abundance.”
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Overwhelmed? Frustrated? Tired of the BS? You are not alone. I’ve been there, and I’ve helped so many women just like you get out of the funk and start living the life they deserve.
Book your call now—don’t wait. You are meant for more. And while you’re at it, grab my book Brighter Days on Amazon. You’ll love 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 mailing list! Ready to Join? Dm me or email me now!
[email protected] - You can also connect with me on instagram @Claudia_Noriega_Bersntein or visit my website at ClaudiaNoriegaBernstein.com, you will learn about my 1:1 coaching, retreat and training.
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Are you letting past hurts or chaotic circumstances dictate your current peace of mind?
In this candid episode, Claudia Noriega Bernstein chats with podcast host and creator Heather Dimick. Heather shares how she navigated an uncertain childhood marked by addiction, gained independence at age 17, and chose to build a life centered on calm, acceptance, and positivity. She breaks down why forgiveness isn't about making excuses for others, but about giving yourself the freedom to move forward.
Heather also shares how she launched her brand and podcast, What's That Whisper, to help people wear daily affirmations, tune out negative internal noise, and embrace their inner resilience.
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Book your call now—don’t wait. You are meant for more. And while you’re at it, grab my book Brighter Days on Amazon. You’ll love 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 mailing list! Ready to Join? Dm me or email me now!
[email protected] - You can also connect with me on instagram @Claudia_Noriega_Bersntein or visit my website at ClaudiaNoriegaBernstein.com, you will learn about my 1:1 coaching, retreat and training.
If you liked this episode please leave me a comment, share it, subscribe and give me a good review. Thank you!
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Don’t Shrink to Fit: The Podcast for women who refuse to play small.
Empowering conversations. Inspiring transformations. Limitless possibilities.
Are you ready to step…
Hosted by Claudia Noriega-Bernstein, an abundance coach, best-selling author, and speaker devoted to helping women stop shrinking to fit, reconnect with their inner power, and create lives filled with purpose, freedom, and abundance.
Don't Shrink to Fit isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Each episode brings you powerful insights from incredible experts who share strategies and mindset shifts to help you break through limitations and step into your fullest potential. You’ll also hear from courageous, driven women who have faced life’s toughest challenges and transformed them into opportunities.
Every episode is an invitation to grow, heal, and evolve as we navigate the ups and downs of life together.

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