Claudia Noriega-Bernstein

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

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 into your power, break free from limitations, and create the life of abundance and joy you’ve always wanted? Don’t Shrink to Fit is more than a podcast—it’s a movement. 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 ju...

Author

Claudia Noriega-Bernstein

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Education

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Just ask Spirit with Sherianna Boyle 11.02.2025

What if your emotions were the key to unlocking messages from Spirit? When life feels frightening or uncertain… what if the answers are already within you? On this episode of the award-winning Don't Shrink to Fit podcast , I sit down with the brilliant Sherianna Boyle , author of 11 books, including the Emotional Detox series, Energy in Action , and her latest, Just Ask Spirit . Sherianna sha...

Permission to Pause: A Powerful Conversation with Liz Clifton 04.02.2025

Have you ever felt guilty for taking time for yourself or prioritizing your own well-being? That’s about to change! Welcome to Don’t Shrink to Fit – the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the Coaching category! On this episode of my award-winning podcast, Don't Shrink to Fit , I’m thrilled to welcome Liz Clifton , who is here to share powerful insights on how to give ourselves pe...

Supporting Moms Through Every Emotional Stage with Mandy Rees 28.01.2025

🎙️ Welcome to Don’t Shrink to Fit – the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the Coaching category! In this enlightening episode of the Don't Shrink to Fit podcast, we’re joined by Mandy Rees , founder of Mother for Life and a passionate advocate for women’s emotional well-being. Together, we dive into the raw realities of pregnancy and motherhood—the excitement, the doubts, the ev...

How we heal our mother’s wound with Theresa Ritcher and Ariel Eversoll 21.01.2025

🎙️ Welcome to Don’t Shrink to Fit – the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the Coaching category! In this episode I’m joined by an extraordinary mother-daughter duo, Ariel and Theresa, who turned unimaginable pain into a powerful mission to impact and empower others. After experiencing the devastating loss of their brother and son to suicide, Ariel and Theresa found themselves lost in...

Unlock the Magic of Energy and Art with Debra Hillard 14.01.2025

🎙️ Welcome to Don’t Shrink to Fit – the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the Coaching category! This week, I’m thrilled to share with you a very special guest on Don't Shrink to Fit : Debra Hillard, an extraordinary artist and energy worker who considers herself a modern-day shaman. At 70 years old, Debra has embraced her authentic self, creating unique pieces of art that are s...

A Transformative Conversation on Healing Childhood Trauma with Cassandra Love Lambert 07.01.2025

🎙️ 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...

Manifestation & Alignment: Steps to Create the Life You Dream Of for 2025 - Claudia Noriega-Bernstein 31.12.2024

🎙️ 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 epi...

Practical Tips and Insights for Parenting with Love and Boundaries with Shridhevi Veerappan 24.12.2024

🎙️ Welcome to Don’t Shrink to Fit – the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the Coaching category! This week  we’re diving into one of my favorite topics—parenting! I’m joined by the amazing Shridhevi Veerappan, a special educator, behavior analyst, and parenting coach, who shares her wealth of experience and empathy on the challenges parents face when kids don’t behave the way we expe...

Lessons in Parenting, Finances, and Empowerment with Julie Bennet Co-Founder of Lemonade Standers 17.12.2024

Welcome 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...

Dealing with mama guilt while trying to create balance with Zahra Premji 10.12.2024

🎙️ 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. Thi...

The Ripple Effect of Empowerment: Johanna Crawford’s Inspiring Journey (Part 2) 05.12.2024

🎙️ Welcome to Don’t Shrink to Fit – the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the Coaching category! In this second part of my conversation with Johanna Crawford , the visionary founder of Web of Benefit, Inc. , we delve deeper into the pivotal moments that shaped her purpose-driven career. Johanna shares how her childhood experiences influenced her mission to empower survivors of domest...

It takes a woman with Johanna Crawford Part 1 03.12.2024

🎙️ Welcome to Don’t Shrink to Fit – the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the Coaching category! I am honored to welcome the extraordinary Johanna Crawford   to the Don't Shrink to Fit Podcast, winner of the  Women in Podcasting Award 2024, Coaching category,  for an enlightening two-part interview.  For over 50 years, Johanna has dedicated her life to community service, working...

Gratitude in the Toughest Times - Claudia Noriega-Bernstein 28.11.2024

🎙️ 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, honest...

Real Estate, Purpose, and Transformation – with Ann Reed! 26.11.2024

🎙️ Welcome to Don’t Shrink to Fit – the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the Coaching category! What if your journey to finding purpose could be just as valuable as your path to success? This week on Don't Shrink to Fit, I’m excited to introduce you to Ann Reed, a true multi-hyphenate in the world of real estate – not only a Realtor, but also an Interior Designer, Investor, Pod...

A Candid Conversation with Kate Walker – Your Guide to Life, Love, and Leadership 19.11.2024

🎙️ Welcome to Don’t Shrink to Fit – the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the Coaching category! What does it really take to lead a life of purpose, resilience, and success? This week, I’m thrilled to welcome Kate Walker to Don't Shrink to Fit, where we dive into the essentials of life, love, and leadership. Kate is an Executive Consultant, HR expert, and Bestselling Author whos...

Meet Heinna – Your Secret Weapon for Business Growth & AI Insights - Heinna Vea 12.11.2024

🎙️ Welcome to Don’t Shrink to Fit – the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the Coaching category! Imagine having a dedicated supporter by your side, one who cheers you on, helps you unlock new possibilities, and genuinely feels your passion for growth. That’s Heinna , the vibrant Online Business Manager (OBM) who’s ready to become your guiding light in this week’s episode of Don'...

The shift I did to change my life with Brittany Cates 05.11.2024

🎙️ Welcome to Don’t Shrink to Fit – the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the Coaching category! Today, I’m thrilled to introduce Brittany Cates, a former teacher who made a courageous shift into UX design. Like many, Brittany spent years searching for the right path, finding herself repeatedly drawn back to education. Through trial and error, she learned to trust herself, making the...

A super mom moment, and the world we are leaving behind with Claudia noriega-Bernstein 29.10.2024

🎙️ 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...

Español - Creando el Equilibrio Perfecto: Ser Mamá y Profesional con Rocío Calderón 24.10.2024

Hoy les tengo una conversación muy especial que estoy segura les va a encantar. En este episodio, tengo el honor de hablar con Rocío Calderón, una mujer increíblemente exitosa, quien nos comparte no solo anécdotas de su carrera, sino también su experiencia al lograr el equilibrio perfecto entre ser una mamá presente sin dejar de ser la profesional exitosa que es. Les prometo que esta conversación...

Recognizing the Signs: A Journey of Autism Diagnosis and Support with Crystal Reckker 22.10.2024

🎙️ Welcome to Don’t Shrink to Fit – the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the Coaching category! I am thrilled to share some incredible news with you! Don’t Shrink to Fit has won first place in the Coaching category at the Women in Podcasting Awards! This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without your support, encouragement, and the incredible community we’ve built together. I...

The complex relationship with an emotional unavailable parent with Marie Selleck 15.10.2024

🎙️ Welcome to Don’t Shrink to Fit – the winner of the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the Coaching category! Did you ever ask yourself where the belief of not being good enough comes from? At what age do we start creating these beliefs?  The relationships we have with our parents are often complex and layered, shaping us in profound ways that affect not only our self-perception but also the deci...

Wisdom notes from the heart with deJoly LaBrier 08.10.2024

You are going to love this interview!  Who says there is an age to become what you always wanted to be? “Age is an issue of mind over matter, if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter” and deJoly is an example of it, she is not only inspiring but she is showing us that our circumstances define who we are or what we are capable of achieving. Coming from a very dysfunctional family, abuse and lim iting b...

Remembering my dad on his Birthday - solo episode 01.10.2024

Tomorrow 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...

The tragedy that unfolded the life I was meant to live with Jennifer Henczel 24.09.2024

Before 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 ea...

Español - Mi rol mas importante es el ser mamá con Stephanie Schiller. 19.09.2024

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 Year Stephanie se convirtió en una de las modelos más rec...

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