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Don"t Shrink to Fit: Empowering and inspiring women one story at a time.

Claudia Noriega-Bernstein

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

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41:40

Choosing Peace and Forgiveness After Divorce with...

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2025/12/09

Divorce is messy — but it can also become a source of fierce compassion, growth, and a new kind of family. In this heartfelt episode, Judith Weigle speaks with Claudia Noriega Bernstein (author of Brighter Days and abundance coach) about the raw, real steps that led Claudia from shock and betrayal to acceptance, forgiveness, and a life rebuilt with love. Claudia shares the moment she found proof of her husband’s betrayal, how she protected her daughters from the fallout, why she chose to prio...

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42:56

How to Heal the Trauma Your Body Remembers with Aisha...

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2025/12/02

In this powerful episode of the Award Winning Don’t Shrink to Fit, Claudia Noriega-Bernstein sits down with Aisha Rodrigue; a Latina entrepreneur, healer, and co-founder of the global Human Garage movement, to explore how trauma, emotions, and unspoken stories live in the body and show up as pain, illness, and even weight. Aisha shares her journey from Cirque du Soleil contortionist and chronic pain sufferer to self-healing guide, helping millions reconnect with their bodies without rel...

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40:50

Healing Beyond Gratitude with Alexis Leigh

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2025/11/25

Have you ever felt guilty for wanting more from your life? Maybe everything looks good on paper, yet something inside you keeps whispering that this cannot be all there is. In this episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, Claudia Noriega Bernstein sits down with Alexis Leigh, who shares how she moved through shame, conditioning, and buried childhood pain to reconnect with her inner voice. Their conversation reveals what it really takes to stop performing, stop pleasing, and start living as the most ho...

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46:23

Infertility, Stress & Hidden Root Causes with Dr....

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2025/11/18

Infertility affects 1 in 6 couples—but what if the issue isn’t your body, it’s what’s impacting your body? In this episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, Claudia Noriega Bernstein interviews Dr. Aumatma Simmons, founder of the Holistic Fertility Institute and author of Fertility Secrets: What Your Doctor Didn’t Tell You About Making Babies. They dive deep into how stress, toxins, emotional wounds, and lifestyle choices silently influence fertility—and how knowledge can turn fear into empowerment. 💡

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40:56

Rewriting Your Story in Midlife with Khristin Wierman

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2025/11/11

Have you ever looked at your life on paper, the career, the house, the image, and thought, “Why am I still not happy?” In this powerful episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, Claudia Noriega Bernstein sits down with award-winning author Khristin Wierman, winner of the 2024 IPP White Bronze Medal in Popular Fiction and author of Buck’s Pantry and This Time Could Be Different. Khristin shares her journey from a high-powered, soul-crushing corporate career, and a childhood shaped by a narcissistic moth...

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40:13

How to Heal After Divorce with Judith Weigle

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2025/11/04

Divorce is never easy, but it doesn’t have to destroy your peace. In this eye-opening episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, host Claudia Noriega Bernstein sits down with Judith Weigle, divorce mediator, TEDx speaker, and host of The Amicable Divorce Expert podcast, to talk about the power of communication, forgiveness, and self-awareness when a relationship ends. Judith shares how she went from circus performer to divorce mediator and what she’s learned about turning heartbreak into healing. Togeth...

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39:33

Honoring Your Cycle & Reclaiming Feminine Power with...

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2025/10/28

What if your productivity, emotions, and energy weren’t random, but deeply connected to your natural rhythm? In this empowering episode, Claudia sits down with Alyx Coble-Frakes, social entrepreneur, wellness educator, and founder of The Agenda. Period., to explore how understanding our cycles can transform the way we live, work, and lead. From menstrual cycles to menopause, Alyx shares how aligning with our body’s natural flow helps us reclaim our power, reduce stress, and live in harmony wi...

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42:02

Healing After Betrayal, Divorce, and Rediscovering...

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2025/10/21

When everything you’ve built suddenly falls apart, how do you find the strength to begin again? In this emotional and empowering episode of the award-winning Don’t Shrink to Fit, host Claudia Noriega Bernstein talks with Tara, a mother of four who experienced one of life’s most painful betrayals, finding out her husband was having an affair with a close friend. What followed was a long journey through heartbreak, loneliness, and ultimately, self-discovery. With honesty, grace, and a lot...

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39:05

Life After Cancer, Motherhood, and Rediscovering...

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2025/10/14

What happens when the doctor becomes the patient, not once but twice? In this deeply moving episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, host Claudia Noriega Bernstein sits down with Dr. Tali Lando, a pediatric ENT surgeon, author, and two-time breast cancer survivor, whose story will transform the way you think about strength, purpose, and healing. A high-achieving doctor, wife, and mother, Dr. Lando was used to being the one others depended on until life brought her to her knees. Facing two cancer diagn...

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23:18

How to Heal After Toxic Relationships with Riana Malia

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2025/10/07

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 rewiring, she reveals how smart, successful women can release tr...

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23:18

This is How to Heal After a Toxic Relationships with...

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2025/10/07

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 rewiring, she reveals how smart, successful women can release tr...

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21:01

Postpartum Anxiety & Motherhood Struggles Explained...

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2025/09/30

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 own challenges with postpartum anxiety during the pandemic, ...

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43:10

Unlocking Confidence & Purpose with Fatima Bey

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2025/09/23

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 old stories that no longer serve them. From transformin...

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36:39

The Strength and benefits in Crying: Redefining...

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2025/09/16

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 one of the most powerful steps you can take toward healing and ...

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30:18

Menopause & Hormone Health Explained with Amanda Hinman

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2025/09/09

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 Your Child’s Health & Happiness, with her work featured i...

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The hidden bonds we mistake for love with Claudia...

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2025/09/02

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 ✨ How to listen to your body and trust your intuition ✨ Steps you can take t...

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36:13

Build Unstoppable Self-Confidence & Emotional...

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2025/08/26

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 Learn in This Episode: How to turn pain, failure, and setbacks in...

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43:38

How ro release whats holding you back with Ruth Kent

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2025/08/19

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 talk about how pain becomes a teacher, how physical symptoms...

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Beyond Body Image: The Untold Truth About Eating...

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2025/08/12

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 her struggle. She explains the concept of the “middle place”—a...

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43:31

From Broken Hearts to Gut Healing – A Must-Listen...

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2025/08/05

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.How emotional pain, grief, and stress can manifest as gut issue...

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