Creating Her Best Life
It's time to create your best life. The life that you want and deserve. It starts with simple steps forward and Shannan can show you how. Coaching will change your life. This podcast is designed to help you heal, find more happiness, and create the life of your dreams. Your host Shannan Christiansen is a Fortune 100 Executive and Master Coach. She was a single mom, overweight, and barely making it through the day. She changed her life, lost the weight, found the love of her life, got her MBA, and started living her best life. She now coaches women to do the same. Each week, we'll explore the thoughts and feelings that contribute to the struggles many women have. Shannan will use her experience as a Master Coach to share real life examples, tools and tips to help you change the way you think so you can experience real transformation. To learn more, visit bflycoaching.com.
Episodes
This episode explores the conversations women avoid, the boundaries left unspoken, and the truths swallowed in the name of keeping the peace. Midlife marks a shift where honesty becomes self-care, communication becomes real connection, and silence begins to cost more than it protects. Most women do not struggle with what they feel; they struggle with giving themselves permission to say it out loud. ...
This episode dismantles the version of you built for approval and drags your real identity back into the light. It forces the quiet questions you've avoided: what actually energizes you, what you would want if guilt wasn't running the show, what you stopped doing that you still crave. It challenges the conditioned life you inherited, the roles, expectations, and performances that no longer fit, and ...
The deepest suffering often begins with five small words: "I wish it was different." In this episode, Coach Jenn and I uncover how that single thought fuels jealousy, judgment, comparison, and how to turn inward instead of outward when those emotions rise.
You'll learn why jealousy isn't really about her, or them, or anyone else, it's about the unspoken parts of yourself asking to be seen. When y...
In this episode, Coach Jenn and I challenge the belief that busyness equals worth. For too long, many have worn "busy" like a badge of honor, believing that rest must be earned, that stillness means laziness, and that productivity defines value. But the truth is simple: you are valuable because you exist, not because of what you do.
We explore the different seasons...
No matter how old your kids are, the comparison trap of motherhood sneaks in. We look at other moms, our past selves, or who we think we should be and suddenly, we're judging everything we do. In this episode, Coach Jenn and I break down why comparison shows up at every stage of motherhood, how it steals our peace, and what it takes to let go of the "shoulds" so...
It's easy to scroll through social media and feel like everyone else's life is perfect, exciting, or somehow "better" than yours.
But here's the truth: the highlight reels you see aren't the whole story, they're curated snippets, edited for likes, comments, and applause.
In this episode, we talk about why the quiet, ordinary moments matter more than the flashy ones. Your life isn't meant to be a highlight reel, it's meant to be liv...
We live in a world that tells us "faster is better," whether it's losing weight, improving our relationships, or hitting career goals. But the pressure to rush often comes from fear—and it can disconnect us from the very process that brings results.
In this episode, I talk about tearing down the timeline. When you slow down...
Sometimes, the most healing thing you can do… is say "no" to what doesn't serve you. In this episode, I talk about healthy rebellion, not the wild, reckless kind, but the kind that helps you reclaim your life, your voice, and your peace of mind.
You'll hear why you don't owe anyone an explanation for your boundaries, your needs...
Ever feel like you're living by an invisible rulebook? The one that says be nice, don't rock the boat, say yes even when you're screaming no inside? That's the "Good Girl" trap—and it comes at a cost.
In this episode, we're breaking down what it really means to abandon yourself in the name of people-pleasing and perfectionism. ...
In this episode of Creating Her Best Life, we're tackling a big myth: the idea that you need more motivation to get things done. Here's the hard truth—waiting around for motivation to hit might actually be the thing that's keeping you stuck.
We all know how it feels to wait for that burst of energy to get started, but here's the c...
I keep meeting incredible women who look at themselves like they're broken puzzles missing pieces. Like they're somehow behind in this imaginary race we're all supposedly running. And honestly? It breaks my heart because I see you – and you are NOT a problem that needs solving.
In today's episode, we're diving deep into that question that might just change everything: "Who am I when I stop trying to fix myself?" Because here's what...
In this episode, we tackle the tricky topic of expectations. Ever catch yourself expecting someone to just know what you want, only to be disappointed when they don't? I dive into how holding onto these unspoken scripts can not only set others up to fail, but it also blinds us to the real beauty of who they truly are. The key? Sharing our expectations, so we can stop hoping they'll just guess. Tu...
If you've ever felt like you're falling behind in life, this episode is your reminder: you're not behind— you're in the process. I'm breaking down the lies that come up when you start comparing your timeline to someone else's highlight reel or some imaginary version of where you "should" be. That mindset only robs you of joy and either pushes you into burnout or holds you in place.
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In this episode, I'm diving into the subtle, silent habits that quietly sabotage your progress—the ones that don't always look like self-sabotage on the surface. From overcommitting and procrastinating to doubting your own voice, these patterns keep you stuck in cycles that feel productive but lead nowhere. You'll learn how to recognize the hidden ways you block your own breakthroughs, and what it r...
I used to think my relationship would get better if only my partner would change, be more present, more affectionate, more anything. But what I've learned is that real change started when I stopped focusing on what he wasn't doing and started looking at how I was showing up.
In this episode, I'm sharing what it means to shift a relationship by shifting yourself. Not by shrinking or people-pleasing, but by growing, owning your part,...
Today's episode is a little something special as we approach our 300th episode! The producers of Creating Her Best Life podcast have taken over the podcast this week and have handpicked a few of the most powerful, eye-opening moments from our last 100 episodes to share with you—moments that we know will give you the encouragement you need to keep moving forward, no matter where you're at ...
Ever feel like you're stuck in a rut, like no matter what you do, the next step just feels impossible? I think we've all been there. But here's the thing: there's this quiet force called hope that has a way of sneaking in when we need it most. It's not loud or in-your-face, but it's powerful enough to keep us moving forward, even when we're ready to throw in the towel.
In this episode, I'm diving into how hope works, and how it get...
Sometimes life feels slow, like you're stuck or falling behind. But this episode is a reminder: good things take time. The growth you can't see—the deep, unseen work—is often the most important part. You're not behind; you're growing roots. And roots matter. Flowers don't last without them. It's easy to get caught up waiting for the visible bloom, but real strength and lasting change are built underground, in the quiet seasons. Tru...
Ever wake up one day and wonder, "Where did I go?" You're checking boxes, showing up for everyone, juggling roles like mom, wife, boss, caregiver, friend… and somewhere in the shuffle, you got lost. This episode is a heart-to-heart for every woman who's ever felt like she disappeared behind the roles she plays.
Ever wake up and think, "Okay… what can I do today to just feel better?"
In this episode, we're getting real about those blah days—the ones where you're running on fumes, your to-do list is giving you side-eye, and you're just trying to make it to bedtime without losing it. We're unpacking simple, doable ways to lift your mood, protect your peace, and maybe even make yourself smile a little.
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