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Have you ever looked at your life on paper, the career, the house, the image, and thought, “Why am I still not happy?”
In this powerful episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, Claudia Noriega Bernstein sits down with award-winning author Khristin Wierman, winner of the 2024 IPP White Bronze Medal in Popular Fiction and author of Buck’s Pantry and This Time Could Be Different.
Khristin shares her journey from a high-powered, soul-crushing corporate career, and a childhood shaped by a narcissistic mother, to becoming a novelist who writes about women unwinding the knots of their past and reclaiming their lives in midlife.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why so many women in midlife are awakening, questioning everything and rewriting their story
• How people-pleasing, over-achieving and never saying no are often trauma responses, not personality traits
• How fiction became Khristin’s safe way to heal, process and tell the truth through her characters
• Why setting boundaries can cost you relationships, but give you back your peace, dignity and self-respect
• How to stop assuming something is “wrong with you” and start seeing what was wrong with the environment you were in
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.
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Divorce is never easy, but it doesn’t have to destroy your peace. In this eye-opening episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, host Claudia Noriega Bernstein sits down with Judith Weigle, divorce mediator, TEDx speaker, and host of The Amicable Divorce Expert podcast, to talk about the power of communication, forgiveness, and self-awareness when a relationship ends.
Judith shares how she went from circus performer to divorce mediator and what she’s learned about turning heartbreak into healing. Together, she and Claudia explore how to separate with grace, navigate emotional pain, and protect your children from conflict and resentment.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why forgiveness (including self-forgiveness) is the key to healing after divorce
• How to move from emotional divorce to legal divorce with clarity
• Communication mistakes that fuel conflict—and how to avoid them
• How parents can co-parent peacefully without manipulation or guilt
• Why looking and feeling your best during hard times can help you reclaim your confidence
• The role of intention and empathy in every difficult conversation
• How to pause before reacting and let go of assumptions that create unnecessary pain
Judith and Claudia remind us that divorce doesn’t have to mean destruction. It can be a new beginning built on respect, reflection, and peace—for you, your ex, and your children.
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.”
Learn more about The Amicable Divorce Expert by visiting theamicabledivorceexpert.com.
Stay connected with Judith Weigle:
Watch her TEDx Talk: The Secrets to an Amicable Divorce
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!
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What if your productivity, emotions, and energy weren’t random, but deeply connected to your natural rhythm?
In this empowering episode, Claudia sits down with Alyx Coble-Frakes, social entrepreneur, wellness educator, and founder of The Agenda. Period., to explore how understanding our cycles can transform the way we live, work, and lead. From menstrual cycles to menopause, Alyx shares how aligning with our body’s natural flow helps us reclaim our power, reduce stress, and live in harmony with who we truly are.
After experiencing her own health challenges, Alyx discovered the power of cycle syncing — learning to align daily routines, nutrition, and business goals with the four phases of the menstrual cycle. She opens up about how hormonal changes impact everything from motivation to mood, and why we’re not “inconsistent”, we’re cyclical by design.
Alyx also offers wisdom for women in perimenopause and menopause, teaching how to stay in sync through the moon’s phases and embrace this stage as one of renewal, intuition, and strength.
✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Alyx’s insights are a powerful reminder that we’re not meant to push through — we’re meant to flow. When women understand and honor their cycles, they unlock a deeper connection to purpose, joy, and wholeness.
🤝 Connect with Claudia Noriega Bernstein:
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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!
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When everything you’ve built suddenly falls apart, how do you find the strength to begin again?
In this emotional and empowering episode of the award-winning Don’t Shrink to Fit, host Claudia Noriega Bernstein talks with Tara, a mother of four who experienced one of life’s most painful betrayals, finding out her husband was having an affair with a close friend. What followed was a long journey through heartbreak, loneliness, and ultimately, self-discovery.
With honesty, grace, and a lot of courage, Tara shares how she moved through the pain and found herself again. Her story is one of strength, faith, and the power of choosing to rebuild from within.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How betrayal and loss can open the door to personal growth
• Why boundaries and self-worth are key to healing
• That forgiveness is more about finding freedom than fixing the relationship
• How to stop living for others and reconnect with your true self
• What it means to live in the space between “no longer” and “not yet”
• How to move through grief without passing your pain to your children
• Why letting go isn’t weakness, it’s the beginning of strength
"Either you evolve or you repeat. Healing starts when you stop shrinking to fit the life that broke you."
If you’ve ever faced infidelity, loss, or the challenge of starting over, this conversation will remind you that your past doesn’t define you. Your rise does.
🎁 Special Gift:
Download your free workbook: Empowered Journey: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Abundance
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🤝 Connect with Tara Gross:
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taragross
🌐 Coaching: Life & Empowerment Coach at Soul Coaching International
🤝 Connect with Claudia Noriega Bernstein:
🌐 Website: https://claudianoriegabernstein.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudia_noriega_bernstein/
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📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudianoriegabernstein
🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cindifreakinrella1
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!
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What happens when the doctor becomes the patient, not once but twice?
In this deeply moving episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, host Claudia Noriega Bernstein sits down with Dr. Tali Lando, a pediatric ENT surgeon, author, and two-time breast cancer survivor, whose story will transform the way you think about strength, purpose, and healing.
A high-achieving doctor, wife, and mother, Dr. Lando was used to being the one others depended on until life brought her to her knees. Facing two cancer diagnoses, caring for a newborn, and supporting her father through brain cancer, she was forced to confront the limits of control and rediscover who she was beyond her professional and personal titles.
Her story is one of extraordinary resilience, authenticity, and surrender, proving that even in the darkest moments, there is room for laughter, love, and purpose.
✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• How facing illness reshapes your perspective on success and identity
• The emotional and psychological toll of being both doctor and patient
• What true resilience looks like in the face of unimaginable challenges
• The power of humor and vulnerability in surviving trauma
• How motherhood became a source of strength, grounding, and grace
• How surrendering control can lead to deeper purpose and healing
• Why self-compassion is often the missing link in recovery
If you’ve ever faced burnout, heartbreak, or a life-changing setback, this conversation will help you rediscover meaning in the chaos and remind you that your story isn’t ending. It’s unfolding.
🎁 Special Gift:
Download your free workbook Empowered Journey: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Abundance 👉 https://mailchi.mp/claudianoriegabernstein.com/signup_for_free_workbook
About Dr. Tali Lando:
Dr. Tali Lando is a pediatric ENT surgeon, author, and speaker whose powerful storytelling blends medical insight with deep emotional honesty.
Follow her journey and work here:
📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drtalilando/
🌐 Website:https://drtalilando.com/
📚Breathless: Surgical Tales from the Brink (and Back): Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Breathless-Surgical-Tales-Brink-Back-ebook/dp/B0FJBQ32QZ?ref_=ast_author_dp
🤝 Connect with Claudia Noriega Bernstein:
🌐 Website: https://claudianoriegabernstein.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudia_noriega_bernstein/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-noriega-bernstein
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudianoriegabernstein
🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cindifreakinrella1
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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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 asked yourself: “Why do I keep ending up in the same painful relationships?” Or felt stuck in a cycle of heartbreak, ghosting, or toxic partners—no matter how much inner work you’ve done?
In this episode, transformation coach and trauma-conscious practitioner Riana Malia explains why toxic relationships repeat themselves and how to finally break free. With her expertise in neuro-somatic healing and unconscious mind rewiring, she reveals how smart, successful women can release trauma, rebuild self-worth, and attract extraordinary love.
✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why you keep attracting the same toxic patterns in love
• The role of your unconscious mind in sabotaging healthy relationships
• How unresolved trauma and recycled thoughts shape your love life
• Riana’s Clear to Create method for replacing old patterns with empowering new ones
• Why self-love, forgiveness, and clear boundaries are essential before new love arrives
• Practical tools to shift your energy and elevate your “frequency” to align with conscious relationships
• How to stop self-sabotage and step into confidence, clarity, and worthiness
Whether you’ve been ghosted, divorced, or trapped in cycles of toxic love, this conversation will show you how to heal from the inside out—and open the door to the extraordinary love you deserve.
✨ Special Gifts for You:
🤝 Connect with Riana Malia:
Website: https://rianamalia.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rianamalia
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rianamalia
🤝 Connect with Me:
Website: https://claudianoriegabernstein.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudia_noriega_bernstein/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-noriega-bernstein
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudianoriegabernstein
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cindifreakinrella1
👉 If you’ve been searching “how to heal after toxic relationships,” “how to attract healthy love,” or “how to break trauma cycles,” this episode is your roadmap to transformation. Like, share & subscribe for more powerful conversations on love, healing, and personal growth.
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.
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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A sacred space for women ready to step into their power, purpose, and abundance. Launching May 2025
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 asked yourself: “Why do I keep ending up in the same painful relationships?” Or felt stuck in a cycle of heartbreak, ghosting, or toxic partners—no matter how much inner work you’ve done?
In this episode, transformation coach and trauma-conscious practitioner Riana Malia explains why toxic relationships repeat themselves and how to finally break free. With her expertise in neuro-somatic healing and unconscious mind rewiring, she reveals how smart, successful women can release trauma, rebuild self-worth, and attract extraordinary love.
✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why you keep attracting the same toxic patterns in love
• The role of your unconscious mind in sabotaging healthy relationships
• How unresolved trauma and recycled thoughts shape your love life
• Riana’s Clear to Create method for replacing old patterns with empowering new ones
• Why self-love, forgiveness, and clear boundaries are essential before new love arrives
• Practical tools to shift your energy and elevate your “frequency” to align with conscious relationships
• How to stop self-sabotage and step into confidence, clarity, and worthiness
Whether you’ve been ghosted, divorced, or trapped in cycles of toxic love, this conversation will show you how to heal from the inside out—and open the door to the extraordinary love you deserve.
🤝 Connect with Riana Malia:
Website: https://rianamalia.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rianamalia
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rianamalia
🤝 Connect with Me:
Website: https://claudianoriegabernstein.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudia_noriega_bernstein/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-noriega-bernstein
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudianoriegabernstein
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cindifreakinrella1
👉 If you’ve been searching “how to heal after toxic relationships,” “how to attract healthy love,” or “how to break trauma cycles,” this episode is your roadmap to transformation. Like, share & subscribe for more powerful conversations on love, healing, and personal growth.
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.
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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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...
Are you a new mom struggling with anxiety, irritability, exhaustion, or constant self-doubt after giving birth? You’re not alone. In this inspiring episode, Gabriella Borres, Licensed Therapist and Founder of Moms Mind Matter Coaching, shares her personal journey and professional insights on postpartum anxiety, maternal mental health, and the transformation known as “matrescence”—the becoming of a mother
Gabriella opens up about her own challenges with postpartum anxiety during the pandemic, how perfectionism weighed her down as a first-time mom, and how learning self-compassion transformed both her motherhood and her coaching practice. She now guides mothers worldwide to find relief, reclaim joy, and build authentic motherhood free from comparison and guilt.
✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
💡 If you’ve ever thought “I’m not doing enough,” “I’m failing as a mom,” or found yourself overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts, this episode will remind you: you’re doing better than you think you are.
✨ Connect with Gabriella Borres:
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If this conversation resonates with you, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more transformational episodes on motherhood, mental health, and personal growth.
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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Do you ever feel held back by self-doubt, limiting beliefs, or cultural conditioning? You’re not alone. In this empowering episode, Fatima Bey—international Mindshift Coach, podcast host, and mentor for teens and adults— shares how to break free from negative conditioning, build unshakable confidence, and reclaim your purpose.
Fatima’s mission is clear: help people shift their thinking so they can rise above fear, conditioning, and old stories that no longer serve them. From transforming the way we speak to ourselves, to guiding teens through the challenges of identity and confidence, she reveals how powerful mindset shifts can open the door to freedom and fulfillment.
✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why confidence is the #1 obstacle—and how to rebuild it at any age
• The role of conditioning in shaping beliefs, behavior, and self-worth
• How words plant “thought seeds” that shape our lives and our children’s futures
• Why unlearning is as important as learning when it comes to growth
• How parents can empower teens by modeling positive behaviors
• The connection between gifts, purpose, and the confidence to use them
• Practical ways to stop negative self-talk and rewire your inner dialogue
💡 Fatima’s insights are raw, real, and transformational. Whether you’re a parent, teen, or professional navigating crossroads, this episode will give you practical strategies and inspiration to live with confidence, authenticity, and purpose.
✨ And here’s a special gift for you: a FREE downloadable workbook, “Empowered Journey: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Abundance.” Grab your copy here 👉 https://mailchi.mp/claudianoriegabernstein.com/signup_for_free_workbook
🤝 Connect with Me:
Website: https://claudianoriegabernstein.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudia_noriega_bernstein/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-noriega-bernstein
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudianoriegabernstein
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cindifreakinrella1
If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more transformational conversations on confidence, leadership, mindset, and purpose.
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.
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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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...
Are you holding back your emotions—thinking vulnerability makes you weak? Suppressing tears could be silently harming your health, relationships, and even your longevity.
In this episode, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and breathwork teacher MJ Renshaw, founder of The Being Method shares insights from her book How to Cry. She opens up about her personal journey through trauma and grief, revealing why embracing your emotions is one of the most powerful steps you can take toward healing and wholeness.
✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why suppressing emotions increases cortisol, accelerates aging, and harms your health
• The physiological link between emotions, your nervous system, and even your skin
• How grief, when fully felt, is actually a profound expression of love
• The role of vulnerability in intimacy, connection, and authentic relationships
• Practical tools like breathwork, art, and music to help you safely release emotions
• Why emotional intelligence is vital to ending the loneliness epidemic, especially for men
• How conscious breathing (six seconds in, six seconds out) supports longevity and calm
💡 If you’ve ever been told to “toughen up,” “stop crying,” or felt ashamed of your emotions, this conversation will shift your perspective—and maybe even change your life.
✨ And here’s a special gift for you: a FREE downloadable workbook, “Empowered Journey: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Abundance.” Grab your copy here 👉 https://mailchi.mp/claudianoriegabernstein.com/signup_for_free_workbook
🤝 Connect with Me:
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