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

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, transformation coach and trauma-conscious practitioner Riana Malia explains why toxic relationships repeat themselves and how to finally break free. With her expertise in neuro-somatic healing and unconscious mind rew...

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, shares her personal journey and professional insights on postpartum anxiety, maternal mental health, and the transformation known as “matrescence”—the becoming of a mother

Gabriella opens up about her...

 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 break free from negative conditioning, build unshakable confidence, and reclaim your purpose.

Fatima’s mission is clear: help people shift their thinking so they can rise above fear, conditioning, and...

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 breathwork teacher MJ Renshaw, founder of The Being Method shares insights from her book How to Cry. She opens up about her personal journey through trauma and grief, revealing why embracing your emotions is on...

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 Nutrition Health Coach, writer, and speaker, reveals how hormones shape women’s health and what you can do to restore balance naturally. Amanda is also the author of Vibrant Child: 7 Steps to Increase ...

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 into:
✨ What a trauma bond really is and why it feels so powerful
✨ Real-life examples of couples who confuse chaos with connection
✨ The signs that reveal you may be stuck in a trauma bond
...

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 speaker, bestselling author, and globally recognized thought leader — who went from losing everything, to building a seven-figure global business, impacting leaders in over 50 countries.

✨ What You’ll Lear...

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 the emotional, physical, and spiritual blocks keeping them from living a truly abundant life.

Our conversation is raw, honest, and filled with the kind of truths that crack you open in the best way. We...

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.

Mallary opens up about her own journey with anorexia nervosa, which began at the age of 12 after the loss of her mother, and how grief, perfectionism, and societal pressures intertwined to shape h...

When the Body Speaks: Healing Gut Imbalance from the Inside Out

In 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 Coach, to explore the powerful connection between unresolved emotions and digestive health.

Through their heartfelt conversation, you’ll discover:

• The difference between SIBO and IBS—and why so many women are misdiagnosed.
• ...

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 finally become the woman you were meant to be.

Chris shares her powerful midlife awakening, her decision to stop living under the weight of conditioning, and how she released 17 years of antidepressants to ...

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 community. 💛

If you haven’t grabbed your copy yet, the eBook is still just 99 cents on Amazon for a limited time!

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Thank you for helping me spread this message of hope, healing, and empowerment. Let’s keep the m...

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.

While planning a dream family trip to Tuscany, I envisioned a beautiful photoshoot with my daughters, complete with dresses and joyful memories but when the idea wasn’t received with the enthusiasm I exp...

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 downloadable workbook “Unstuck” as a free gift to keep your momentum going.https://a.co/d/axftHbc

The Award-winning Don't Shrink to Fit Podcast has Tally Koren this week!

In this powerful and heart-opening episode, I s...

It’s here! 🎉 You can now pre-order the 5th Anniversary Edition of my book Brighter Days: 88 Life Lessons for Women Who Want to Grow in Confidence, Resilience, and Courage.

For a limited time, grab the eBook for just 99 cents, and as a thank-you for your early support, you’ll also receive my upcoming workbook Unstuck: A Guide to Finding Joy and Purpose (coming this fall) completely free—my gift to you, with gratitude.

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In today’s episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, I sit down with someone I deeply admire—not just as a friend, but as a fierce and intentional mother—Efrat Amira.

We dive into the realities of raising kids across cultures—what’s beautiful, what’s hard, and what we’ve both had to unlearn along the way. Efrat opens up about her decision to homeschool, how she built her children’s education around curiosity and connection, and why she’s now ...

Being a woman in today’s world comes with invisible expectations that are quietly making us sick — literally. Did you know women have an 80% higher chance of developing an autoimmune condition?

This month, I want to focus on something we don’t do enough: helping ourselves. Helping ourselves be healthier mentally, emotionally, and physically — not just for a moment, but for real, lasting wellness.

That’s why this week on the podcast, ...

This week, I’m so excited to share a conversation that feels perfectly aligned with what I want for all of us right now — deep healing for our soul, mind, and body.

Recently, I booked what I thought was just going to be a simple facial — but I left that room feeling completely different: more present, more at peace, and even free of the back pain I walked in with. The magic ingredient? Reiki, sound vibration, and energy work.

I knew ...

In this juicy episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, I sit down with love strategist and author Michelle Chung, joining us all the way from Australia, to talk about something so many ambitious, self-sufficient women wonder: Can I attract a partner who truly aligns with who I am—without dating burnout or settling?

Michelle shares her powerful journey from divorce to manifesting a deeply aligned relationship, and breaks down why core values—...