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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 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.How emotional pain, grief, and stress can manifest as gut issues like bloating, fatigue, brain fog, and more.Why traditional medicine often overlooks root causes.Effective tools for holistic healing: from mindset and stress reduction to food, hormones, and self-awareness.This episode is a reminder: your body is trying to tell you something—and healing isn’t just physical.🎧 Tune in to learn how emotional and physical wellness are deeply intertwined—and what you can begin doing today to reclaim your health from the inside out.About my guestJen Yundt Coles is a certified powerhouse in Functional & Integrative Medicine Health Coaching, with a specialized focus on conquering SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth). Her mission? To guide bold, ambitious individuals toward vibrant health and unstoppable energy by empowering them to master their digestion and wellness from the inside out. Jen’s own decade-long health journey— from a wheat allergy and debilitating abdominal pain to overcoming SIBO, Candida, and chronic stress— fuels her passion and expertise in helping clients unlock their best selves.Guest Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17WWnPJiV0zS04LJfZu9qt_IsE4wscTcj/view?usp=sharingWebsite: www.thesibocoach.comSchedule a SIBO Strategy Session: https://p.bttr.to/3q5sEm5IG: @the.sibo.coachLearn about my freebies and membership below! Every week, I expand on the podcast topic with practical tools, insights, and tips to help you heal, grow, and stay aligned with your inner abundance. It’s like a little love note in your inbox—just for you. if you want to receive it sign in to mailing list! Ready to Join? Dm me or email me now! Claudia@claudiaNoriegaBernstein.com - You can also connect with me on instagram @Claudia_Noriega_Bersntein or visit my website at ClaudiaNoriegaBernstein.com, you will learn about my 1:1 coaching, retreat and training. If you liked this episode please leave me a comment, share it, subscribe and give me a good review. Thank you! Here is your link for your FREE Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Abundance Workbook:https://mailchi.mp/claudianoriegabernstein.com/signup_for_free_workbook Get it now!! News: Get on the waiting list for my Inner Radiance Collective!A sacred space for women ready to step into their power, purpose, and abundance. Launching May 2025 Whether you're a busy mom who’s lost herself in the daily grind, craving more balance, joy, and meaning—or you're ready to break free from burnout and finally put yourself back on the priority list—this membership is designed to support your growth, your healing, and your radiance fr...

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 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 reconnect with her truest self. Together, we talk about the emotional rollercoaster of midlife, breaking free from inherited beliefs, and the moment she boldly declared: "I am my own soulmate."✨ Plus — stay tuned mid-episode for a special message from me about how you can take the next step through my book Brighter Days, 1:1 coaching, or by joining my empowering community of like-minded women.💡 Key Takeaways:What it means to be a spiritual scientist and how science + spirituality can coexist.How unprocessed trauma and conditioning shape our identity — and how to let them go.Why unbecoming is necessary to reclaim your authentic self.The emotional journey of releasing antidepressants and finding inner resilience.Reframing "sin" as Self-Induced Neglect — and how to stop betraying yourself.If this episode moved something inside you, don’t let the inspiration stop here.🌟 Grab your copy of Brighter Days — a guide to help you reconnect with your purpose and rise through whatever season you're in. 🌟 Book a free 1:1 discovery call with me and let’s explore what’s next for you. 🌟 Join my community of women who are growing, healing, and supporting one another every step of the way.All the links you need are in the show notes. Let this be the day you stop shrinking and start becoming more of who you truly are. 💛Learn about my freebies and membership below! Every week, I expand on the podcast topic with practical tools, insights, and tips to help you heal, grow, and stay aligned with your inner abundance. It’s like a little love note in your inbox—just for you. if you want to receive it sign in to mailing list! Ready to Join? Dm me or email me now! Claudia@claudiaNoriegaBernstein.com - You can also connect with me on instagram @Claudia_Noriega_Bersntein or visit my website at ClaudiaNoriegaBernstein.com, you will learn about my 1:1 coaching, retreat and training. If you liked this episode please leave me a comment, share it, subscribe and give me a good review. Thank you! Here is your link for your FREE Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Abundance Workbook:https://mailchi.mp/claudianoriegabernstein.com/signup_for_free_workbook Get it now!! News: Get on the waiting list for my Inner Radiance Collective!A sacred space for women ready to step into their power, purpose, and abundance. Launching May 2025 Whether you're a busy mom who’s lost herself in the daily grind, craving more balance, joy, and meaning—or you're ready to break free from burnout and finally put yourself back on the priority list—this membership is designed to support your growth, your healing, and your radiance fr...

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 community. 💛If you haven’t grabbed your copy yet, the eBook is still just 99 cents on Amazon for a limited time!👉 https://a.co/d/dR7K9XeThank you for helping me spread this message of hope, healing, and empowerment. Let’s keep the momentum going — brighter days are here! ☀️This week’s episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit is a little different—more personal, more raw, and deeply universal.It’s about something we all experience: expectations, assumptions… and how easily they can hurt when we take them personally.I shared a moment that stopped me in my tracks: planning a dream trip to Tuscany with my daughters… and feeling unexpectedly rejected when my joy-filled idea didn’t land the way I imagined. What unfolded from that moment was a lesson about expectations, assumptions, and the invisible stories we all carry and how they shape our relationships and our pain. Go listen to it, it is short and sweet.Here are a few takeaways I hope will speak to your heart:* Expectations are rooted in past experiences.* Assumptions are stories we create without proof—often influenced by fear, history, or insecurity.* We assign meaning before checking facts… and that meaning can hurt us.* The difference lies in awareness. Awareness is the first step to healing.* Your worth isn’t defined by someone else’s reaction or silence. You always have the power to take your power back.If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, disappointed, or caught off guard by someone’s reaction, you’re not alone and you don’t have to carry that pain with you.Listen to the episode now and take a few minutes to reflect on where your assumptions might be coloring your experience.Learn about my freebies and membership below! Every week, I expand on the podcast topic with practical tools, insights, and tips to help you heal, grow, and stay aligned with your inner abundance. It’s like a little love note in your inbox—just for you. if you want to receive it sign in to mailing list! Ready to Join? Dm me or email me now! Claudia@claudiaNoriegaBernstein.com - You can also connect with me on instagram @Claudia_Noriega_Bersntein or visit my website at ClaudiaNoriegaBernstein.com, you will learn about my 1:1 coaching, retreat and training. If you liked this episode please leave me a comment, share it, subscribe and give me a good review. Thank you! Here is your link for your FREE Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Abundance Workbook:https://mailchi.mp/claudianoriegabernstein.com/signup_for_free_workbook Get it now!! News: Get on the waiting list for my Inner Radiance Collective!A sacred space for women ready to step into their power, purpose, and abundance. Launching May 2025 Whether you're a busy mom who’s lost herself in the daily grind, craving more balance, joy, and meaning—or you're ready to break free from burnout and finally put yourself back on the priority list—this membership is designed to support your growth, your healing, and your radiance fr...

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.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 expected, I was met with disappointment, hurt, and a sense of rejection.This moment led me to unpack a powerful truth: the difference between expectations and assumptions and how both can quietly shape our experiences, reactions, and relationships.In this episode, you’ll explore:Why assumptions often hurt more than we expectThe subtle (but important) difference between assuming and expectingHow we unconsciously create stories that distort realityWhy emotional reactions are normal—and how awareness becomes the gateway to healingHow to shift from taking things personally to reclaiming your power and self-worthIt reminds us that silence isn’t always rejection, and someone else’s reaction doesn’t define our value. With vulnerability, wisdom, and compassion, I invites you to pause, reflect, and examine the invisible forces that might be influencing how you show up in your life.✨ If this episode speaks to your heart, please like it, share it, and consider who else might need to hear this today. Your support helps more women discover this space of growth and truth.🎧 Plus, if you want to dive deeper into healing and self-awareness, grab Claudia’s book Brighter Days on Kindle for just $0.99—and receive her brand-new workbook “Unstuck” as a free gift. Don't forget to send me a screen-shot of your purcahse to get the Workbook.🧡 Thank you for being here. We rise when we lift each other.Learn about my freebies and membership below! Every week, I expand on the podcast topic with practical tools, insights, and tips to help you heal, grow, and stay aligned with your inner abundance. It’s like a little love note in your inbox—just for you. if you want to receive it sign in to mailing list! Ready to Join? Dm me or email me now! Claudia@claudiaNoriegaBernstein.com - You can also connect with me on instagram @Claudia_Noriega_Bersntein or visit my website at ClaudiaNoriegaBernstein.com, you will learn about my 1:1 coaching, retreat and training. If you liked this episode please leave me a comment, share it, subscribe and give me a good review. Thank you! Here is your link for your FREE Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Abundance Workbook:https://mailchi.mp/claudianoriegabernstein.com/signup_for_free_workbook Get it now!! News: Get on the waiting list for my Inner Radiance Collective!A sacred space for women ready to step into their power, purpose, and abundance. Launching May 2025 Whether you're a busy mom who’s lost herself in the daily grind, craving more balance, joy, and meaning—or you're ready to break free from burnout and finally put yourself back on the priority list—this membership is designed to support your growth, your healing, and your radiance fr...

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 downloadable workbook “Unstuck” as a free gift to keep your momentum going.https://a.co/d/axftHbcThe Award-winning Don't Shrink to Fit Podcast has Tally Koren this week!In this powerful and heart-opening episode, I sit down with the radiant Tally Koren— singer, songwriter, and spiritual seeker who shares her inspiring journey of rediscovering her voice, her truth, and her purpose.Tally’s life has taken her across the globe—from New York to Mexico City, from London to Tel Aviv—and through countless personal reinventions. Free Will Remixes English:Stream/Download: https://orcd.co/freewillremixesFree Will Spanish: https://orcd.co/freewillremixes-spanishThrough spiritual growth, songwriting, and unwavering belief in her calling, Tally reclaimed her power and stepped into her destiny. From writing songs in the streets of London to becoming a Reiki master and journalist, she shows us what it truly means to listen to your intuition and live authentically.💫 Her message is clear: You have the freedom to choose your response to life’s challenges—and the right to follow your dream, no matter your age or circumstances.✨ Takeaways from this episode:Your dream never expires. Even if you put it aside for years, it’s always waiting for you to come back to it.Be your own guide. Sometimes we must become the mother or father we never had, encouraging ourselves to keep going.Clarity is power. Know what you want and get clear about your style, your direction, and your vision.Keep your dreams sacred. Don’t rush to tell others—protect your vision until you feel strong enough to stand in it.Loneliness can be loud, even in luxury. Tally shares how material success without purpose led her to feel like she was living in a golden cage.You don’t have to be perfect. Tally learned to embrace her imperfections and channel them into creativity and connection.Let your intuition lead. Many of her songs came while walking in the street, recLearn about my freebies and membership below! Every week, I expand on the podcast topic with practical tools, insights, and tips to help you heal, grow, and stay aligned with your inner abundance. It’s like a little love note in your inbox—just for you. if you want to receive it sign in to mailing list! Ready to Join? Dm me or email me now! Claudia@claudiaNoriegaBernstein.com - You can also connect with me on instagram @Claudia_Noriega_Bersntein or visit my website at ClaudiaNoriegaBernstein.com, you will learn about my 1:1 coaching, retreat and training. If you liked this episode please leave me a comment, share it, subscribe and give me a good review. Thank you! Here is your link for your FREE Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Abundance Workbook:https://mailchi.mp/claudianoriegabernstein.com/signup_for_free_workbook Get it now!! News: Get on the waiting list for my Inner Radiance Collective!A sacred space for women ready to step into their power, purpose, and abundance. Launching May 2025 Whether you're a busy mom who’s lost herself in the daily grind, craving more balance, joy, and meaning—or you're ready to break free from burnout and finally put yourself back on the priority list—this membership is designed to support your growth, your healing, and your radiance fr...