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If you’ve been eating better, moving more, trying to stay consistent… but you’re still not seeing progress, this episode is for you. Instead of focusing on diet tricks or quick fixes, I’m talking about what matters most when it comes to real, lasting weight loss: ✨ mindset  ✨ honesty  ✨ emotional patterns  ✨ sustainable habits  ✨ and learning how to measure progress beyond a number I share the most common hidden reasons women feel stuck, the mental shifts that create long-term change, and how to stop letting the scale control your mood, confidence, or motivation. This conversation will help you feel clearer, more empowered, and ready to keep going — without falling back into restrictive dieting. If you’ve ever thought… “Why isn’t this working?”“What am I missing?”“Shouldn’t the scale be moving by now?”…you’re going to want to listen to this one all the way through. Courtney I am currently taking private coaching clients. If you are loving the podcast and would like to speak with me about how I can help you get into your healthiest body and mind (including weight loss, better habit formation, and more JOY!), click HERE to schedule a consultation. We will spend an hour together, and I will help you uncover exactly what needs to change so you can live in the body and live the life you want. Can't wait!

I’m talking about something that can completely change the way you approach weight loss, movement, habits, and even your mindset: Pleasure. Fun. Not the “vacation” kind… the kind you’re choosing on an average Tuesday. Most women don’t associate pleasure with what it takes to reach their goals. They associate change with: hardexhaustingrestrictivefrustratingAnd that disconnect is exactly why so many women feel stuck. ✨ Why this topic matters Here’s the truth: On an average Tuesday, you’re choosing pleasure all day long. And the pleasure you’re choosing might be: helping you build the body + life you want  ORquietly keeping you stuckThe goal of this episode is to help you see those choices clearly, and learn how to redefine pleasure so your goals start feeling exciting again. I am currently taking private coaching clients. If you are loving the podcast and would like to speak with me about how I can help you get into your healthiest body and mind (including weight loss, better habit formation, and more JOY!), click HERE to schedule a consultation. We will spend an hour together, and I will help you uncover exactly what needs to change so you can live in the body and live the life you want. Can't wait!

In this episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite book recommendations: The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy.  The big idea is simple: the way I measure my progress determines how happy I feel. If I measure myself against where I want to be, I create frustration and “not enough” energy (the gap). If I measure myself against how far I’ve already come, I build confidence, momentum, and pride (the gain).  I explain how this shows up in real life, with weight loss and health goals, where people can overlook major wins just because the scale didn’t move.  But also in every area of life. When you focus on what's missing, you create misery; when you focus on how far you've come, you gain momentum. Enjoy! I am currently taking private coaching clients. If you are loving the podcast and would like to speak with me about how I can help you get into your healthiest body and mind (including weight loss, better habit formation, and more JOY!), click HERE to schedule a consultation. We will spend an hour together, and I will help you uncover exactly what needs to change so you can live in the body and live the life you want. Can't wait!

In this episode, I talk about why weight loss does matter—and why we’re allowed to want it.  I share my own story of being stuck in an exhausting on-and-off cycle with food, dieting, and shame, and how everything changed when I learned to lose weight sustainably. I explain why weight loss is transformative when you fix the real problem behind overeating, and what life looks like on the other side: feeling confident, peaceful, sexy, and free from obsessing about food and your body. This episode is for women who know they want more—for their body, their mindset, and their life—and are ready to stop quitting on themselves and go all in. I am currently taking private coaching clients. If you are loving the podcast and would like to speak with me about how I can help you get into your healthiest body and mind (including weight loss, better habit formation, and more JOY!), click HERE to schedule a consultation. We will spend an hour together, and I will help you uncover exactly what needs to change so you can live in the body and live the life you want. Can't wait!

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with one of my clients and friends, Katie, to have an honest, real conversation about food, midlife, menopause, mindset, and what it actually takes to create lasting change. ------------------- If you're listening in real time, make sure to sign up for my Free Webinar "Your Year of Change" HERE. ------------------- Katie had been listening to this podcast for a long time before we worked together. She understood the concepts intellectually. She wanted things to change. But like so many women, she found herself stuck in the cycle of trying hard, tightening down, losing control, and then blaming herself. In this episode, we talk about what finally shifted. Katie shares what it felt like to go from feeling helpless around food to feeling calm, grounded, and in control—without dieting, restriction, or perfection. We talk openly about menopause, inflammation, exercise no longer “working” the way it used to, and the cultural story that midlife weight gain is inevitable. We also dive into something bigger than weight loss. Katie explains how learning to manage her thoughts—not just her food—changed how she shows up with her kids, her husband, her work, and even her aging parents. One of my favorite moments in this conversation is when she shares how the mindset tools we use helped her respond differently to everyday stress instead of numbing out with food. We also have an honest conversation about using GLP-1 medications as a tool. Katie shares why she chose to use them, the stigma she felt, and why mindset work is still essential if you want the results to last—whether you’re on medication or not. If you’ve ever: Felt like you should be able to do this by nowWondered why what worked in your 30s and 40s no longer worksFelt stuck consuming information but not creating real changeOr worried that focusing on food might negatively impact your kids…this episode is for you. Katie’s story is a reminder that you’re not broken—and that real freedom around food is possible at any age when you stop relying on willpower and start changing how you think. I am currently taking private coaching clients. If you are loving the podcast and would like to speak with me about how I can help you get into your healthiest body and mind (including weight loss, better habit formation, and more JOY!), click HERE to schedule a consultation. We will spend an hour together, and I will help you uncover exactly what needs to change so you can live in the body and live the life you want. Can't wait!

Save your spot in my next Free Webinar ( Your Year of Change) HERE. In today’s episode, I walk you through one of my favorite end-of-year practices: asking what is truly possible for you in 2026. This isn’t about surface-level goals or New Year’s resolutions that fade by February. This is about intentionally creating your life—your body, your habits, your mindset, and the woman you are becoming. I share powerful reflection questions to help you move from consuming information to actually creating change. We talk about how you want to feel in 2026, what you want to create in your body, health, relationships, money, and life, and who you need to become to make those things real. I also explain why big goals matter—not because you must hit them perfectly, but because of the confidence and self-trust you build along the way. You’ll learn: Why focusing on feelings (not just outcomes) creates sustainable changeHow to think bigger than your past resultsThe importance of identity, beliefs, and daily intentionHow choosing a Word of the Year can anchor your growthWhy allowing discomfort is part of real transformationIf you want 2026 to be the year you stop starting over and start living intentionally, this episode is for you. Courtney I am currently taking private coaching clients. If you are loving the podcast and would like to speak with me about how I can help you get into your healthiest body and mind (including weight loss, better habit formation, and more JOY!), click HERE to schedule a consultation. We will spend an hour together, and I will help you uncover exactly what needs to change so you can live in the body and live the life you want. Can't wait!

As the year comes to a close, I’m inviting you to pause before setting new goals. In this episode of Modern Body, Modern Life, I guide you through a simple but powerful end-of-year life audit to help you reflect on your health, habits, mindset, and life. We talk about how to review the past year without shame, recognize what actually worked, and release habits, stories, and responsibilities that no longer serve you—so you can move into the new year with clarity and confidence. In This Episode, I Cover: How to do an end-of-year life auditReflecting on health, habits, and personal growthLetting go of negativity, old stories, and burnoutCreating clarity before setting new goalsHow consistency (not perfection) creates real changeI also share details about Modern Change, my 12-week group coaching program for women who want to lose weight permanently and feel stronger, healthier, and more confident. 🎧 Listen now and give yourself the gift of reflection before the new year. I am currently taking private coaching clients. If you are loving the podcast and would like to speak with me about how I can help you get into your healthiest body and mind (including weight loss, better habit formation, and more JOY!), click HERE to schedule a consultation. We will spend an hour together, and I will help you uncover exactly what needs to change so you can live in the body and live the life you want. Can't wait!

In this episode, I share my honest thoughts on the new landscape of weight-loss drugs and why the deeper mindset work behind weight loss will never become obsolete. I also introduce the new name of my 3-month program — Modern Change — where I help women lose 10–15 pounds permanently by learning the mindset, emotional intelligence, and habits that create lifelong results.  Enrollment opens Monday 12/22/25 and you can get all the details and enroll here: www.modernbodymodernlife.com I talk about: Why I'm not here to give medical advice or debate pros/cons of weight-loss drugsWhy judgment around these medications — especially among women — is hurting usThe importance of supporting women in whatever choices they make for their healthWhat weight-loss drugs don’t do: teach emotional mastery, habit building, self-trust, or long-term skillsWhy this work still matters deeply, whether or not someone uses medicationHow I want to think on purpose about other women — with more compassion, less judgment, more loveMy stance: You get to choose what’s best for your body, and I’m here to support you either way. Mindset, emotional regulation, honesty with yourself, planning, and self-trust will always matter. I am currently taking private coaching clients. If you are loving the podcast and would like to speak with me about how I can help you get into your healthiest body and mind (including weight loss, better habit formation, and more JOY!), click HERE to schedule a consultation. We will spend an hour together, and I will help you uncover exactly what needs to change so you can live in the body and live the life you want. Can't wait!

In this episode, I break down how to use the 80/20 principle to simplify your health habits and get better results with less effort. Most of your success comes from a small percentage of what you do—and when you identify your 20%, everything becomes easier. What You’ll Learn What the 80/20 (Pareto) Principle is and why it matters for your healthHow to identify the habits that create the biggest results in your energy, strength, and weight lossHow to stay consistent on busy or stressful daysHow focusing on your health creates a ripple effect in your confidence, relationships, and overall lifeThe surprising connection between the 80/20 principle and The Five Love LanguagesKey Takeaway You don’t need to do everything—you just need to focus on the few habits that move the needle. When you simplify, you succeed. I am currently taking private coaching clients. If you are loving the podcast and would like to speak with me about how I can help you get into your healthiest body and mind (including weight loss, better habit formation, and more JOY!), click HERE to schedule a consultation. We will spend an hour together, and I will help you uncover exactly what needs to change so you can live in the body and live the life you want. Can't wait!

In this episode, I talk about one of the biggest challenges my clients face—people pleasing, especially around food and the holidays. December brings more gatherings, more comments, more food pushers… and more pressure to say yes when what we really want is to stay aligned with our goals. I share why people pleasing feels so tempting in the moment and how it actually connects back to our primitive survival instincts. I walk through common situations—like taking a drink you don’t want, eating something because someone made it “for you,” or choosing food based on how you think others will judge you. I also teach you how to stop people pleasing by: deciding ahead of time what you truly want,understanding your “why,” andchoosing thoughts on purpose when comments or pressure come your way.And if you’ve been calling yourself a “people pleaser,” I show you how to shift into the identity of a recovering people pleaser so you can start honoring your own decisions with more confidence. This episode will help you enter the holidays—and the new year—feeling more grounded, intentional, and committed to saying yes to yourself. I am currently taking private coaching clients. If you are loving the podcast and would like to speak with me about how I can help you get into your healthiest body and mind (including weight loss, better habit formation, and more JOY!), click HERE to schedule a consultation. We will spend an hour together, and I will help you uncover exactly what needs to change so you can live in the body and live the life you want. Can't wait!

In this episode, I share the mindset shifts and simple strategies I use — and teach my clients — to enjoy Thanksgiving or any holiday without overeating, overdrinking, or abandoning the habits that make you feel your best. I walk you through how I changed my own old patterns and how you can feel calm, confident, and in control around food during celebrations. ✨ Key Takeaways Why I used to overeat on holidays and the thoughts that kept me stuck.The mindset work that changed everything, including the belief that the day isn’t about the food.The thoughts I practice now, like “I can want something and not eat it” and “I want to feel good tonight.”The simple plan I follow on Thanksgiving so I enjoy myself without stuffing myself.How I manage my primitive brain, which always wants instant gratification.Why choosing intentional discomfort leads to feeling proud instead of regretful.I am currently taking private coaching clients. If you are loving the podcast and would like to speak with me about how I can help you get into your healthiest body and mind (including weight loss, better habit formation, and more JOY!), click HERE to schedule a consultation. We will spend an hour together, and I will help you uncover exactly what needs to change so you can live in the body and live the life you want. Can't wait!

In this episode, I share the one mindset shift that helped me finally get stronger in my 40s. For years, I held myself back with the thought, “I don’t want to hurt myself.” I break down how this belief keeps so many women stuck, why avoiding challenge actually increases our risk of injury as we age, and what changed for me when I finally let go of that fear. I also share the conversations with my son, my husband, and even insights from big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton that completely transformed how I think about strength, aging, and discomfort. This episode will inspire you to push yourself, lift heavier, and trust your ability to adapt and grow. What I Cover The surprising research on muscle loss in women as we ageThe real thought that stops most women from getting strongerHow lifting heavier (and allowing discomfort) changed my strength quicklyWhy occasional injury is part of growth—not a sign to stopHow I balance pushing myself with listening to my bodyKey Takeaway If you want to get stronger, you must shift the thoughts that are keeping you comfortable. Building strength requires mental courage, physical challenge, and a willingness to experience small setbacks along the way. You can become stronger than you think—at any age. I am currently taking private coaching clients. If you are loving the podcast and would like to speak with me about how I can help you get into your healthiest body and mind (including weight loss, better habit formation, and more JOY!), click HERE to schedule a consultation. We will spend an hour together, and I will help you uncover exactly what needs to change so you can live in the body and live the life you want. Can't wait!

Learn more or work with me at modernbodymodernlife.com In this episode, I’m diving into something that impacts every area of our lives — our emotions. I talk about the two main ways we tend to disconnect from how we feel: escaping and avoiding our emotions. You’ll learn how emotions drive your daily actions and habits, and why understanding them is key to creating lasting change — whether your goal is to feel better in your body, improve relationships, or stop emotional eating. I’ll share how to tell if you’re an “escaper,” an “avoider,” or a bit of both, and give you tools to process emotions instead of pushing them away. When you understand why you do what you do, you gain the power to change it — and that’s when everything in life gets better.  Listen in, and if this episode resonates, share it with someone you love to go deep with.  I am currently taking private coaching clients. If you are loving the podcast and would like to speak with me about how I can help you get into your healthiest body and mind (including weight loss, better habit formation, and more JOY!), click HERE to schedule a consultation. We will spend an hour together, and I will help you uncover exactly what needs to change so you can live in the body and live the life you want. Can't wait!

In this episode of Modern Body, Modern Life, I’m talking about something that held me back for years — and keeps so many women stuck: all-or-nothing thinking. If you’ve ever felt like you’re either on or off, good or bad, perfect or failing when it comes to your eating, workouts, or health habits — this episode is for you. I share how I broke free from that exhausting cycle and how you can too. I’ll walk you through why perfectionism and diet culture have trained us to believe that being “all in” is the only way to see results — and why that couldn’t be further from the truth. You’ll hear real examples from my own journey and from clients who’ve found peace and freedom by focusing on progress, not perfection. 💬 What you will learn How the all-or-nothing mindset sneaks into our thinkingWhy perfectionism feels productive — but really keeps us stuckThe mindset that helps my clients lose weight and think about food less🌟 My Big Takeaways Trying to be perfect is a big part of the problem.You can become the healthiest version of myself without being perfect.Dessert tastes better when it’s not served with a side of shame.Choosing my discomfort on purpose — that’s where the growth happens.I am currently taking private coaching clients. If you are loving the podcast and would like to speak with me about how I can help you get into your healthiest body and mind (including weight loss, better habit formation, and more JOY!), click HERE to schedule a consultation. We will spend an hour together, and I will help you uncover exactly what needs to change so you can live in the body and live the life you want. Can't wait!

In this episode of Modern Body, Modern Life, I’m diving deep into what it really means to go from good to great — in your body, your business, and your life. Maybe things in your life are fine right now. You’re comfortable, successful, even content. But deep down, you know there’s more. You feel that nudge that says, “I’m ready for something greater.” The truth is, staying “good” often keeps us stuck. Growth and transformation require courage, discomfort, and a willingness to let go of what no longer fits — even when it’s still working. I share my own story of transitioning from my successful handmade jewelry business into my dream career as a Body and Life Coach, and how that shift required me to release something good to create space for something truly great. If you’ve ever felt called to reinvent yourself — especially in midlife — this episode will inspire you to trust that pull, take bold action, and create the next version of yourself with confidence and intention. 💡 In This Episode, I Talk About: The “curse of being good” — why comfort and complacency can hold you back from your next level.The beauty of hitting rock bottom, and why it’s often a catalyst for personal growth.My journey from stay-at-home mom and artist to six-figure entrepreneur and full-time coach.How to handle other people’s opinions when they don’t understand your transformation.Why doubt, fear, and uncertainty are normal parts of the growth process — and how to move forward anyway.For more inspiration and coaching support, head to modernbodymodernlife.com to schedule a consultation. If this episode inspired you, I’d love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who’s ready to go from good to great too. I am currently taking private coaching clients. If you are loving the podcast and would like to speak with me about how I can help you get into your healthiest body and mind (including weight loss, better habit formation, and more JOY!), click HERE to schedule a consultation. We will spend an hour together, and I will help you uncover exactly what needs to change so you can live in the body and live the life you want. Can't wait!