Lift and Shine

Send us Fan Mail I Don’t Owe You Shit: Protect Your Energy and Keep Shining Not everyone is going to understand your boundaries, and not everyone is going to celebrate your growth. In this episode, I’m getting real about a situation that reminded me why protecting my energy is so important. Someone donated money to support me, then asked for it back because I wasn’t responding to their social medi...

Send us Fan Mail Why do we hold on to people, relationships, careers, and versions of ourselves long after they've served their purpose? In this deeply personal episode, I share a reflection inspired by a beautiful conversation in Tulum and a powerful lesson from my upcoming book, Stop Abandoning Yourself: Become the Woman You're Meant to Be. We explore why not every ending needs to be a...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever spent so much time being everything for everyone else that you completely lost yourself in the process? In this episode, we're talking about what it really means to stop abandoning yourself, rebuild your self-worth, and create a life that feels aligned with who you truly are. For years, I know what it feels like to struggle behind the scenes, question your worth...

Send us Fan Mail What if the reason you still feel unfulfilled isn't because you need to do more, lose more weight, make more money, or become someone else? What if it's because you've spent years abandoning yourself trying to be everything for everyone? In this deeply personal episode, I share the story behind my new book, Stop Abandoning Yourself: Become the Woman You're Mean...

Send us Fan Mail Are you constantly overthinking food, trying to eat perfectly, and doing more workouts but still struggling to lose weight? It might be time to stop trying harder and start doing things differently. In this episode, Coach C explores why so many women, especially women over 40, develop a stressful relationship with food and how the pressure to do more, eat less, and control every d...

Send us Fan Mail How much of your life are you holding back because you're afraid of what other people will think? In this episode, I'm getting real about self-worth, people-pleasing, confidence, and the pressure women put on themselves to look perfect, be perfect, and make everyone else happy. I'm showing up in a T-shirt with a freshly washed face because I'm done believing we...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you talk about emotional regulation, nervous system healing, spirituality and self-growth… and then you completely lose your shit? This episode is raw, honest, and very human. I’m talking about feeling overwhelmed, questioning whether I’m a fraud, taking on the responsibility of caring for five dogs, PMS, heightened emotions, and the moment I lost my shit over so...

Send us Fan Mail What if taking care of yourself isn't selfish… but actually makes you a better human being? In this episode, I’m getting real about what happens when women spend years putting everyone else first and slowly abandon themselves in the process. I share what this looks like in my own life right now, from running my business and caring for five dogs to the very real moment when my...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you spend so much time taking care of everyone else that you barely have anything left for yourself? In this episode, I’m talking about self-abandonment, burnout, emotional exhaustion, and why women often struggle to make time for themselves . We’ll explore how constantly putting your needs last can disconnect you from your body, your identity, your purpose, and...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve tried diet after diet, fitness challenge after fitness challenge, and you’re still struggling with emotional eating, binge eating, stress eating, or losing weight... this episode is for you. After just finishing my Eat More, Stress Less 4-Day Reset Challenge, I’m sharing the truth that so many women don’t want to hear: Your next meal plan probably isn’t the answer. We’ve...

Send us Fan Mail Why does losing weight feel so much harder after 35... even when you’re eating healthy and working out? In this episode, we’re talking about weight loss after 35 , why eating less and exercising more isn’t always the answer, and how stress, sleep, muscle, hormones, under-eating and emotional eating can impact your progress. If you’re a woman over 35 who is tired of dieting, counti...

Send us Fan Mail If you've tried every diet, constantly think about food, stress eat at night, or feel like you've completely lost yourself somewhere along the way, this episode is for you. In this episode, Coach C shares why she created the Eat More, Stress Less 4-Day Reset  and why she intentionally calls it a reset , not another weight loss challenge. Because sometimes the problem isn...

Send us Fan Mail What if the way you start your morning is quietly shaping the way you feel, eat, work, and show up for the rest of your day? In this episode, we’re talking about morning routines, self-care, overwhelm, and why so many women wake up already reacting to everyone else’s needs. If you’re a busy woman balancing work, family, responsibilities, and everyone else’s expectations, your morn...

Send us Fan Mail Think skipping your rest day will help you lose weight faster? Think again. In this episode, Coach C breaks down why recovery is just as important as your workouts and why prioritizing sleep may be more beneficial than squeezing in another HIIT session. You'll learn how elevated cortisol from chronic stress, poor sleep, overtraining, and under-fueling can keep your body stuck...

Send us Fan Mail What if your struggle with food has never actually been about food? In today's episode, I'm sharing the heart behind my new ebook, Release the Guilt , and why healing your relationship with food is the missing piece that diets will never teach you. We'll dive into why guilt, shame, perfectionism, and diet culture keep so many women stuck in the binge-restrict cycle,...

Send us Fan Mail Do you constantly tell yourself, "I'll start Monday" after every holiday, vacation, or weekend? If you've ever struggled with binge eating, emotional eating, food guilt, or the all-or-nothing mindset, this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation, Coach C shares why the problem isn't the food—it's the cycle of restriction, guilt, and starting...

Send us Fan Mail Are you constantly thinking about food, feeling guilty after eating, or stuck in the cycle of emotional eating and dieting? In this episode, Coach C shares how to heal your relationship with food so you can finally lose weight without obsessing over calories, cutting out your favorite foods, or relying on willpower. You'll learn why emotional eating isn't the real proble...

Send us Fan Mail What if the thing keeping you stuck isn't your diet? After returning to Canada for a few days, I noticed several habits that have become so normal that most people don't even question them anymore. From highly processed "protein" foods to chronic stress, constant rushing, and emotional spending, these everyday behaviors may be impacting your health far more tha...

Send us Fan Mail What if your struggle with weight loss has nothing to do with willpower? In this episode, we're exploring the deeper reasons so many women feel stuck in their bodies despite knowing exactly what they should be doing. If you've spent years building a career, raising a family, supporting everyone around you, and putting your own needs last, this conversation is for you. We...

Send us Fan Mail If you feel stuck in your weight loss journey, constantly overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or inflamed, this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about the deeper side of transformation: stress, energy, emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and how your body responds to survival mode. Chronic stress can impact:  weight loss   cortisol levels   inflammation   cravings...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Coach C talks about how your ENERGY impacts your weight loss journey, confidence, healing, and abundance. So many women are stuck in survival mode... constantly stressed, overwhelmed, comparing themselves, and trying to force results through punishment and restriction. But lasting transformation happens when you learn to support your body, regulate your nervous...

Send us Fan Mail Are you constantly comparing your body, progress, or life to other women online? In this episode, we break down exactly how comparison is silently holding you back from achieving real, lasting results — in your fitness journey and your mindset. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “behind,” not doing enough, or questioning your progress because of what you see on social media… this is...

Send us Fan Mail The way you see yourself is quietly shaping your child’s entire identity. In this powerful episode, discover how your mirror moments, food talk, self-criticism, and body image struggles are being absorbed by your kids — creating their inner voice about worth, beauty, and self-respect. This isn’t just another weight loss podcast. It’s about legacy, generational healing, and breakin...

Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of starting strong and then quitting when things get hard? You already know what’s not working — the endless cycle of motivation, starting over, and falling back into old habits. In this powerful episode, we go deep on why your brain craves comfort, how you’re avoiding the identity shift required for real change, and exactly what to do instead. You’ll learn: Why fami...

Send us Fan Mail You’re not stuck… you’re avoiding the truth that will change everything. This is your wake-up call to build awareness, shift your mindset, and finally take control of your habits, your fitness, and your life. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, inconsistent, or frustrated with your progress, this is for you. Learn how to identify what’s holding you back, ask for support, and take...