7 Surprising Things Women Really Want for Health, Confidence & Freedom

137 - When it comes to our health, confidence, and freedom, there are certain things we all want even if we don’t always say them out loud.

In this episode, I’m sharing 7 Surprising Things Women Really Want for Health, Confidence & Freedom. These go deeper than numbers on a scale or clothing size. They’re about creating a life that feels lighter, more joyful, and truly your own…inside and out.

Let’s:

• Build vitality and strength for everyday living
• Create confidence from within instead of chasing perfection
• Experience emotional and mental freedom
• Be fully present and connected in the moments that matter most
• Find the energy and joy to truly thrive

✨ Watch or listen now to discover how these 7 truths can shape your health and happiness.

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Transcript

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Have you ever noticed that beneath all the roles we play and the goals we set, there are certain things that we deeply long for as women? We don't always talk about them openly, and sometimes we don't even admit them to ourselves, but they're there. Influencing our decisions, shaping our habits, and impacting the people that we care about the most. Today we're going to uncover seven things that women really want. They're not surface level things like the number on the scale or the size of clothing that you want to fit into. Nothing wrong with those things, but they go deeper than that. Deeper, more meaningful wants. The ones that truly matter when it comes to your health, your confidence and freedom. Hi, I am Clarenda Price, a certified Life and Weight Loss Coach, Personal Trainer, and former Nurse for 21 years. Welcome to episode 137. Seven surprising things that women really want for health, confidence and freedom. I'm so glad you're here. So let's carry on. Here's what I know personally and professionally. When we get honest about what we really want, that's when everything begins to shift. We can finally create sustainable changes that feel good and last because they're rooted in what truly matters to us. This topic has come up a lot and been on my mind lately, especially because it's my birthday month, September. Every year as the big day approaches, I begin to reflect more on "what do I want more of in my life?" and"what am I ready to have less of?" It's become a little tradition for me, and it helps me to refocus and choose intentionally so that I'm not just going through life on autopilot. And it's part of what inspired today's conversation. So whether you've been feeling stuck or you're just ready to reconnect with what truly matters, I think you're going to see yourself in a few, if not all of these seven things. Before we dive into these desires and why they're important, make sure that you've hit the subscribe button. I have some great episodes ahead for my birthday month, so you don't want to miss an episode. And if you haven't followed me yet on YouTube, where you can actually see and probably see a few of my nerves, I invite you to go and subscribe. I would so appreciate if you could like a video, comment on a video. It all matters. And you'd be helping me reach one of my birthday goals, which is to get to 200 subscribers on YouTube'cause it's still new to me. Right now we're at 149 and I definitely know I need your help. Whatever you can do, I'd be so grateful. And I think other women who maybe are struggling with some of the same issues or are interested in these topics would be appreciative as well, because how would they find me? A lot of times it's through you sharing or if they're Googling certain words and I pop up. The more we grow here, the more I can offer you. So what we really want, what we desire as women, over the years coaching so many amazing women, I realized that they learned from me, but I also learned so much from them. Today's top seven is a combination of my learning, my desires, as well as those of you that I've coached or will coach who also have these and more. And when we peel back the layers, you know, the polite smiles, the"I'm fine" answers, feeling like we should have it all together. There's often a surprising, yet maybe not too surprising truth underneath. When we get honest and dig a little deeper, here's what I found we truly want: Number one. To be present for what matters most. We want to be here, not just physically present. We want to be alive, vibrant, and thriving. It is not only about adding years to our lives, it's adding life to our years. We want to play with our grandkids on the floor. We want to run after them. We want to be able to carry them up the stairs without feeling winded, and we want to participate and keep up on our family vacations. We want to be able to do all that without worry, without concern, and without exhaustion. We don't want to just watch life happen, we want to participate in it with joy and energy. Number two is to feel good in our own skin. We want to feel comfortable and confident in our clothes and, yes, even in our birthday suit. For some of us that might mean feeling sexy again. For others, it might mean feeling safe, feeling confident, and free. We want to be able to look at photos of ourselves and smile and remember the joy in the moment instead of hyper-focusing on how we looked. Our perceived flaws or remembering how uncomfortable we felt in that moment. We want to say yes to being in the videos and the pictures. We deserve to be in them and our kids and grandkids will really appreciate those memories that they'll have for years to come. Number three is to quiet the inner critic. We're so ready to stop that constant noise of the inner critic. Trying to tell us that we're not good enough or we're not worthy, or the big one, you'll not stick to it. You've tried before and you failed. You've stopped. Imagine what it would feel like from today onward, if you could talk to yourself with compassion and grace, just like you would talk to someone else that you love, that you value. Imagine finally replacing that inner bully with a steady and encouraging voice. Because when we shift the way we talk to ourselves, everything changes.

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to feel strong and independent. So many women that I work with or have conversations with say I want to be independent, physically, mentally, emotionally, for as long as possible. Physically. To move through life with strength, flexibility, and freedom. Think about it. We want to be able to get something down off of a shelf without fear of injuring ourself, bring in heavy groceries, garden and not feel laid up for a few days afterwards with all the aches and pains, or even run at an airport trying to catch a flight. Emotionally. To handle life stress and challenges without automatically turning to food, alcohol, or some other numbing agent. Stressors are inevitable, but imagine being able to navigate them in a way that doesn't break down your health. Mentally. To keep their minds sharp, m ake clear decisions, and trust themselves as they age. Accepting the challenge of aging, but not settling for mediocracy. Independence is about freedom. The freedom to live your life on your terms. Now, that doesn't mean that life won't still happen, that there'll be hard hits in life, but just having the tools and strategies and knowing that you can navigate through them. That's freeing. That's strength. Number five. To fully enjoy life. We want to experience joy, not just go through the day-to-day motions of life, the ho-hum life. We want to thrive, not just survive. We want to feel more calm and present and less stressed and overwhelmed. Whether it's sipping tea or coffee, laughing with friends, traveling or just simply sitting alone, we want to feel engaged and alive, not depleted and distracted. Number six. To love and to be loved. At the core, we all want to love and be loved, but that begins by loving and respecting ourselves. When we prioritize our own wellbeing, we set the tone for every other relationship in our life. Taking care of yourself isn't selfish. It's essential. It's your springboard for serving and loving others. Love and connection give our lives meaning, but to fully show up for the people that we care about and the experiences we want, there's one more thing that's needed, and that's the energy and vitality to fully enjoy it. Because when we feel drained and constantly stressed, even the moments that we treasure, we'll start to feel heavy and exhausting. Maybe you experienced that this summer with planning and packing for a vacation. You maybe planned it all or most of it, and did a lot of the work, and you showed up, you pushed through, but you felt exhausted. Either at the time or when you get home, you felt like you needed a vacation from a vacation. Anyone been there? I have. That, my friend, is very hard on our systems. So if that's you, I just invite you to think about how you would want it to play out the next time.

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to feel energy and joy every day. At the heart of so many of our desires is that we don't want to just look better, we want to feel better. We want to wake up with a sense of clarity and energy that carries us through the day. The kind of energy that lets us engage in life and not just get through life. This isn't just about physical stamina, although that's important, it's also about emotional vitality. The ability to feel joy, to laugh, to handle stress without completely feeling drained or burnt out. Recent research shows that women are putting this higher on their priority list than ever before. A 2025 wellness survey revealed that over 56% of people are wanting to boost their energy levels and more than half listed improving their mental strength and resilience as top goals for this coming year. This tells us something important, that energy and joy aren't just like, oh, it would be nice to have. They're essential for living life fully. Because when you have energy, you show up differently. You think more clearly, you connect more deeply, and move with more freedom and confidence. Here's what I've learned personally and through coaching so many women: putting your oxygen mask on first isn't just essential for flying, it's a necessity for an optimal life and service. When you prioritize your health, your mind, and your joy, everyone benefits... your family, your friends, your colleagues and community. And if you've been listening to this and thinking, yes, this is what I want more of, I've got great news. September 22nd, the signature Feel Light Mind and Body experience begins again. This is a three-month group program designed to help you break free from the overwhelm of weight loss. Reset your hunger hormones, it'll make everything else easier and faster, get to the root cause of why we overeat in the first place s o that you can feel lighter in your mind and body. Right now, the waitlist is open and I don't want you to miss out on this round. So if you've been curious at all, get your name on the list. It's a no-obligation waitlist, but you'll be the first to know, and I'll offer you extra support by helping you decide if this is a right fit for you or not. You can find the link in the show notes, or you can hop over to clarendasempowerment.com to sign up. Then be sure to go to your inbox and check for your next step. We keep it simple and personable. And if today's conversation spoke to you in some way, please share it with a friend. We never know what sharing something that spoke to us might also help them. It can make the world of difference in their day and in their life. And hey, rather than wish me a happy birthday on Facebook or on Instagram, when that day comes, if you've liked, subscribed, left a review, any of those things, that'll be the best gift that you can give me. Helping others and helping yourself, always a win-win. Here's to creating a life where you feel strong, confident, and free. A life where you have the energy and joy to fully engage in those moments that matter the most. Take care of you, my friend. And remember, when you prioritize your wellbeing, everyone else benefits as well. Okay? We'll see you next time.