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, author, and speaker, Don't Shrink to Fit isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. Each episode brings you powerful insights from incredible experts who share strategies and mindset shifts to help you break through limitations and step into your fullest potential. You’ll also hear from courageous, driven women who have faced life’s toughest challenges and transformed them into opportunities.
Every episode is an invitation to grow, heal, and evolve as we navigate the ups and downs of life together.
Episodes
152 episodes
You’re Not Stuck, You’re Searching
If you’ve been feeling stuck, this episode is your reminder that you’re not, you’re searching. Fear may whisper that you’re not ready or not enough, but the truth is, everything you want begins the moment you believe you deserve more.
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Choosing Peace and Forgiveness After Divorce with Judith Weigle
Divorce is messy — but it can also become a source of fierce compassion, growth, and a new kind of family. In this heartfelt episode, Judith Weigle speaks with Claudia Noriega Bernstein (author of Brighter Days and abundance coach) abo...
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How to Heal the Trauma Your Body Remembers with Aisha Rodrigue
In this powerful episode of the Award Winning Don’t Shrink to Fit, Claudia Noriega-Bernstein sits down with Aisha Rodrigue; a Latina entrepreneur, healer, and co-founder of the global Human Garage movement, to explore how trauma, e...
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Healing Beyond Gratitude with Alexis Leigh
Have you ever felt guilty for wanting more from your life?Maybe everything looks good on paper, yet something inside you keeps whispering that this cannot be all there is.In this episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, Claudia Noriega Bernst...
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Infertility, Stress & Hidden Root Causes with Dr. Aumatma Simmons
Infertility affects 1 in 6 couples—but what if the issue isn’t your body, it’s what’s impacting your body?In this episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, Claudia Noriega Bernstein interviews Dr. Aumatma Simmons...
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Rewriting Your Story in Midlife with Khristin Wierman
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...
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How to Heal After Divorce with Judith Weigle
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 hos...
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Honoring Your Cycle & Reclaiming Feminine Power with Alyx Coble-Frakes
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 ...
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Healing After Betrayal, Divorce, and Rediscovering Your Worth with Tara Gross
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 Be...
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Season 3
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Episode 142
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Life After Cancer, Motherhood, and Rediscovering Purpose with Tali Lando
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...
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Episode 141
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How to Heal After a Toxic Relationships with Riana Malia
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, transforma...
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Season 3
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Episode 140
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How to Heal After a Toxic Relationship with Riana Malia
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 140
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Postpartum Anxiety & Motherhood Struggles Explained with Gabriella Borres
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, s...
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Episode 139
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Unlocking Confidence & Purpose with Fatima Bey
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 138
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The Strength and benefits in Crying: Redefining Vulnerability with MJ Renshaw
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 br...
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Episode 137
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Menopause & Hormone Health Explained with Amanda Hinman
Are your menopause or perimenopause symptoms disrupting your life, fatigue, weight gain, anxiety, mood swings, or bloating? You’re not alone.In this episode, Amanda Hinman, Founder of the Hinman Holistic Health Institute, Integrative Nut...
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Season 3
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Episode 136
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The hidden bonds we mistake for love with Claudia Noriega-Bernstein
Have you ever stayed in a relationship even when something inside of you knew it wasn’t right? You’re not alone. Many of us confuse the highs and lows of a trauma bond with love.In this episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, I dive int...
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Season 3
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Episode 135
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Build Unstoppable Self-Confidence & Emotional Intelligence with Nada Lena Nasserdeen
Do you want to unlock the secret to unstoppable self-confidence, emotional intelligence, and true leadership? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Nada Nasserdeen — Founder & CEO of Rise Up For You, international keynote spea...
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Season 3
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Episode 134
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How ro release whats holding you back with Ruth Kent
In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and gifted healer Ruth Kent, a certified practitioner in Emotion Code, Body Code, and Belief Code. Ruth blends her scientific background with deep spiritual wisdom to help others release th...
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Season 3
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Episode 133
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Beyond Body Image: The Untold Truth About Eating Disorders with Mallary Tenore Tarpley
In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, I sit down with Mallary Tenore Tarpley—assistant professor of practice at the University of Texas at Austin, journalist, and author of Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery
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Season 3
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Episode 132
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From Broken Hearts to Gut Healing – A Must-Listen Episode with Jen Yundt Coles
When the Body Speaks: Healing Gut Imbalance from the Inside OutIn this episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, Claudia sits down with certified integrative and functional health coach Jen Yundt Coles, known as The SIBO...
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Season 3
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Episode 131
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43:31
What if YOU are your own soulmate? with Chris Dyer
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 final...
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Season 3
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Episode 130
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Are you assuming… or expecting? mini episode with Claudia Noriega-Bernstein
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 129
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When Assumptions Hurt: A Personal Story About Expectations, Reactions & Reclaiming Your Power with Claudia Noriega-Bernstein
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 129
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Life doesn’t have an expiration date with Tally Koren
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 downloadabl...
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Season 3
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Episode 128
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