Don't Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.

In this deeply honest and transformative episode, I sit down with Chris Dyer — a multi-dimensional spiritual scientist, speaker, and writer — to explore what it truly means to unbecome everything you were taught to be… so you can finally become the woman you were meant to be. Chris shares her powerful midlife awakening, her decision to stop living under the weight of conditioning, and how she rele...

We 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/dR7K9Xe Thank you for helping me spread this message of hope, hea...

In 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...

My book Brighter Days is now available on Kindle and eBook — and for a limited time, you can grab it for just 99 cents ! PLUS — if you email me your proof of purchase, to BrighterDaysbook@gmail.com I’ll send you my downloadable workbook “Unstuck” as a free gift to keep your momentum going.https://a.co/d/axftHbc The Award-winning Don't Shrink to Fit Podcast has Tally Koren this week! In this p...

It’s here! 🎉 You can now pre-order the 5th Anniversary Edition of my book Brighter Days: 88 Life Lessons for Women Who Want to Grow in Confidence, Resilience, and Courage. For a limited time , grab the eBook for just 99 cents , and as a thank-you for your early support, you’ll also receive my upcoming workbook Unstuck: A Guide to Finding Joy and Purpose (coming this fall) completely free —my gift...

In today’s episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, I sit down with someone I deeply admire—not just as a friend, but as a fierce and intentional mother—Efrat Amira. We dive into the realities of raising kids across cultures—what’s beautiful, what’s hard, and what we’ve both had to unlearn along the way. Efrat opens up about her decision to homeschool, how she built her children’s education around curiosit...

Being a woman in today’s world comes with invisible expectations that are quietly making us sick — literally. Did you know women have an 80% higher chance of developing an autoimmune condition? This month, I want to focus on something we don’t do enough: helping ourselves. Helping ourselves be healthier mentally, emotionally, and physically — not just for a moment, but for real, lasting wellness....

This week, I’m so excited to share a conversation that feels perfectly aligned with what I want for all of us right now — deep healing for our soul, mind, and body . Recently, I booked what I thought was just going to be a simple facial — but I left that room feeling completely different: more present, more at peace, and even free of the back pain I walked in with. The magic ingredient? Reiki , so...

In this juicy episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit , I sit down with love strategist and author Michelle Chung, joining us all the way from Australia, to talk about something so many ambitious, self-sufficient women wonder: Can I attract a partner who truly aligns with who I am—without dating burnout or settling? Michelle shares her powerful journey from divorce to manifesting a deeply aligned relations...

In 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 childr...

In this deeply moving episode of the Award winning Don’t Shrink to Fit , I welcome Dr. Devin DeGreif—a somatic therapist, embodiment coach, and author of Good Grief —to explore one of life’s hardest yet most transformative experiences: grief . Devin shares her personal story of losing her mother to a traumatic and unexpected murder, and how that moment catapulted her into profound depression, spir...

Have you ever felt the pull to write a book but stopped yourself because you weren’t sure your story mattered? You’re not alone. This week, I sit down with Amanda Johnson, a strategist, coach, and guide for high-performing professionals who feel stuck when trying to put their wisdom into words. Amanda helps her clients use the power of storytelling not just to publish—but to heal. In this episode,...

In 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 narc...

In this enlightening episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit , I sit down with the incredible Jenn Trepeck—wellness coach, nutrition expert, and host of Salad with a Side of Fries —to explore what it really means to nourish your body without dieting, guilt, or confusion. Jenn shares her powerful journey from the corporate world to coaching and how her own struggles with health and weight led her to a more...

I don’t know where you are in this journey, but I want to invite you to listen to my latest podcast episode with Anna VanAgtmael . Like me, Anna had a life-altering awakening that led her to pivot and create a more aligned life, and guess what? Now she holds retreats too. If you're ready to get curious about your own path, your femininity, or what it means to be held in community, this episod...

This 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...

In 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. F...

In this inspiring episode of the Award wining Don’t Shrink to Fit Podcast , I sit down with the radiant and grounded Candace Dunaway—creator of the beautiful six-part video series The Mild Side of Wild . Candace is a passionate storyteller, nature lover, and gratitude practitioner whose mission is to help others reconnect with the natural world, find joy in everyday moments, and embrace a more act...

This week on my podcast Don't Shrink to Fit , I dive into this very topic with the incredible Kate Kripke , a maternal and child mental health expert, therapist, and author of Reinventing Supermom . Kate has spent over two decades helping high-achieving moms navigate the emotional weight of motherhood, breaking through anxiety, guilt, and burnout to create a more authentic and fulfilling expe...

In 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,...

This week on Don't Shrink to Fit , I had the privilege of sitting down with the incredible Lori Pappas —a woman who has shattered expectations, defied societal norms, and lived life entirely on her own terms. Lori’s story is a testament to resilience, choice, and the magic of saying YES —not just to opportunities, but to yourself. She shares her journey from overcoming a challenging childhood...

In the latest episode of Don't Shrink to Fit , I had the pleasure of speaking with the incredible Rachel Madorsky about empowerment, self-love, and shifting the way we approach boundaries in our lives. Have you ever had one of those moments where a single conversation shifts something inside you? Where words resonate so deeply that you feel like you’re being seen, understood, and guided—all a...

What 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 fee...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Award winning podcast Don't Shrink to Fit , I sit down with Vevian Vozmediano , a trauma-informed mental health coach who helps women release stored emotions tied to their past and reconnect with the parts of themselves they’ve been too afraid to explore alone. Vevian shares her courageous journey of self-discovery, the emotional price she h...

Have 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...