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
116 episodes
I always wanted to be the good girl my mom wanted me to be with Claudia Noriega-Bernstein
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 w...
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Finding the courage to pivot with Emily Florence
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.
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The Mild Side of Wild with Candace Dunaway
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 113
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1:01:46
Healing Generational Conditioning: Why It Stops With Me! with Kate Kripke
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 113
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1:00:22
The power of trust – Building it in our kids and ourselves with Claudia Noriega-Bernstein
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 112
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11:41
The Power of Saying YES to Yourself with Lori Pappas
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 111
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51:43
Loving yourself in one week and for the rest of your life with Rachel Madorsky
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 mom...
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Season 3
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Episode 110
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51:10
Living between two worlds: The Immigrant Experience with Fabiola Noriega-Daneri
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 109
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35:33
Unbecoming for self-love with Vevian Vozmediano
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 a...
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Season 3
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Episode 108
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54:10
Are you helping or enabling? with Claudia Noriega-Bernstein
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?<...
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Season 3
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Episode 107
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18:32
Just ask Spirit with Sherianna Boyle
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 Shrin...
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Season 3
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Episode 106
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55:40
Permission to Pause: A Powerful Conversation with Liz Clifton
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!
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Season 3
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Episode 105
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41:11
Supporting Moms Through Every Emotional Stage with Mandy Rees
🎙️ 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 o...
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Season 3
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Episode 104
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51:56
How we heal our mother’s wound with Theresa Ritcher and Ariel Eversoll
🎙️ 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 in...
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Season 3
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Episode 103
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51:27
Unlock the Magic of Energy and Art with Debra Hillard
🎙️ 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 extr...
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Season 3
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Episode 102
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36:12
A Transformative Conversation on Healing Childhood Trauma with Cassandra Love Lambert
🎙️ 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...
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Season 3
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Episode 101
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39:10
Manifestation & Alignment: Steps to Create the Life You Dream Of for 2025 - Claudia Noriega-Bernstein
🎙️ 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 o...
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Season 3
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Episode 100
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18:25
Practical Tips and Insights for Parenting with Love and Boundaries with Shridhevi Veerappan
🎙️ 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, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 99
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48:35
Lessons in Parenting, Finances, and Empowerment with Julie Bennet Co-Founder of Lemonade Standers
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 98
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1:01:21
Dealing with mama guilt while trying to create balance with Zahra Premji
🎙️ 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 l...
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Season 3
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Episode 97
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55:22
The Ripple Effect of Empowerment: Johanna Crawford’s Inspiring Journey (Part 2)
🎙️ 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....
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Season 3
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Episode 96
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33:51
It takes a woman with Johanna Crawford Part 1
🎙️ 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...
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Season 3
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Episode 95
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33:23
Gratitude in the Toughest Times - Claudia Noriega-Bernstein
🎙️ 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 whe...
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Season 3
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Episode 94
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8:39
Real Estate, Purpose, and Transformation – with Ann Reed!
🎙️ 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 Shr...
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Season 3
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Episode 93
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43:52
A Candid Conversation with Kate Walker – Your Guide to Life, Love, and Leadership
🎙️ 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 Ka...
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Season 3
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Episode 92
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45:09