Modern Body Modern Life – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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 thinking
• Why perfectionism feels productive — but really keeps us stuck
• The 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.

Enrollment is NOW OPEN for my April Modern Change Group Program.  If you are loving the podcast, click HERE get all the details of my program.   It is for women who not only want to lose between 10 and 15 pounds by summer, but also want to finally do it permanently and without dieting.  In my program, you will become a woman who is in control of her eating, mindset, and follow-through.

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.

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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.

Enrollment is NOW OPEN for my April Modern Change Group Program.  If you are loving the podcast, click HERE get all the details of my program.   It is for women who not only want to lose between 10 and 15 pounds by summer, but also want to finally do it permanently and without dieting.  In my program, you will become a woman who is in control of her eating, mindset, and follow-through.

In today’s episode, Courtney dives into a theme that came up repeatedly with her clients this week: wanting to make a change, but not actually doing it.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why women often put themselves last—and how our “primitive brain” keeps us stuck in waiting mode.
• The myth of perfect timing: Why “when things slow down” is never the real answer.
• The role of resistance: Why even the things you deeply want will feel hard in the moment.
• How to create a compelling why that excites you enough to overcome obstacles.
• Practical strategies to move from intention to action:
  • Decide exactly when you’ll do the thing.
  • Anticipate the excuses and resistance in advance.
  • Take decisions off your plate ahead of time to make follow-through easier.
• Real-life client stories on wanting to create more art, grow businesses, or get healthier—and the mindset shifts that helped them take action.
• Courtney’s own example of finally updating her business website after two and a half years of delay, and how following her own advice helped her stop waiting.

Key Takeaway

Wanting something isn’t enough. To actually do it, you need a clear why, a plan for resistance, and small daily actions that build momentum. The good news? You don’t have to wait for a milestone or the “perfect time.” You get to decide—today—that this is your next chapter.

Links & Resources

• Sign up for Courtney’s free webinar: Your Next Chapter → https://mailchi.mp/a793710c0ecf/yournextchapter

Enrollment is NOW OPEN for my April Modern Change Group Program.  If you are loving the podcast, click HERE get all the details of my program.   It is for women who not only want to lose between 10 and 15 pounds by summer, but also want to finally do it permanently and without dieting.  In my program, you will become a woman who is in control of her eating, mindset, and follow-through.

As this year comes to a close, are you starting to think about losing weight?  Are you thinking you have to do SOMETHING to get healthy?

If so, you are probably considering a diet.  Seems reasonable. 

Except that it has never really worked.

You have lost weight, only to gain that weight back, all the while telling yourself that you have failed.....once again.

I hear you, and I am going to break down why diet's don't work, and why it's not your fault.

And of course, I am going to teach you what is missing from all of your dieting attempts.

I want to help you lose weight permanently, and figuring out why you eat in the first place, is the answer.

We have to start with your mindset....your brain.

Enjoy!

Interested in scheduling a consultation?  Find my calendar HERE

Courtney
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I work privately with women 1:1 to stop the dieting and lose weight permanently.  But it is more than just weight loss, it is about how you talk to yourself, how you think about yourself, and how you feel in control around food.

This work is life changing.

I can't wait for you to get to know me and my work better.  I invite you to find my website and social below...

www.courtneygraycoaching.com

Click HERE to find me on IG

Click HERE to find me on Linkedin

Enrollment is NOW OPEN for my April Modern Change Group Program.  If you are loving the podcast, click HERE get all the details of my program.   It is for women who not only want to lose between 10 and 15 pounds by summer, but also want to finally do it permanently and without dieting.  In my program, you will become a woman who is in control of her eating, mindset, and follow-through.

Today on the podcast I am sharing my story.  My weight loss, the war that used to play out in my head about my body and food. 

I used to feel totally out of control around food, and obsessed about my body and my weight more than I would like to admit.

I was in a cycle of promising I would start tomorrow, getting a few hours of healthy eating in, and then telling myself "fuck it" and totally giving up.  Then of course I would shame myself and promise to start again tomorrow.

I am also sharing what I have gone through to get to a place where I enjoy my body, feel in control around food, I talk nicely to myself even though I am not perfect.  I eat really well, 99% of the time, and also love a good choc chip cookie and sweet potato fries. 

Getting dressed is easy because everything fits and I am not trying to hide different body parts.  And I am at peace in my mind around all of it.  I like food, but it is not a big deal in my life.

This is all available to you as well, so I am glad you are here to learn.

Courtney
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I work privately with women 1:1 to stop the dieting and lose weight permanently.  But it is more than just weight loss, it is about how you talk to yourself, how you think about yourself, and how you feel in control around food.

This work is life changing.

Interested in scheduling a consultation?  Find my calendar HERE

I can't wait for you to get to know me and my work better.  I invite you to find my website and social below...

www.courtneygraycoaching.com

Click HERE to find me on IG

Click HERE to find me on Linkedin

Enrollment is NOW OPEN for my April Modern Change Group Program.  If you are loving the podcast, click HERE get all the details of my program.   It is for women who not only want to lose between 10 and 15 pounds by summer, but also want to finally do it permanently and without dieting.  In my program, you will become a woman who is in control of her eating, mindset, and follow-through.

Welcome to my first podcast!  I am excited to talk about why I chose "Modern Body Modern Life" as the title of my new podcast.  This first podcast is going to give you an overview of what to expect for episodes to come.

We are talking about how to lose weight permanently by using mindset & strategy.

Learning to eat differently, forever.  Not perfect, but better, healthier, and changes that last. 

I work privately with women 1:1 to stop the dieting and lose weight permanently.  But it is more than just weight loss, it is about how you talk to yourself, how you think about yourself, and how you feel in control around food.

This work is life changing.

Interested in scheduling a consultation?  Find my calendar HERE

I can't wait for you to get to know me and my work better.  I invite you to find my website and social below...

www.courtneygraycoaching.com

Click HERE to find me on IG

Click HERE to find me on Linkedin

Enrollment is NOW OPEN for my April Modern Change Group Program.  If you are loving the podcast, click HERE get all the details of my program.   It is for women who not only want to lose between 10 and 15 pounds by summer, but also want to finally do it permanently and without dieting.  In my program, you will become a woman who is in control of her eating, mindset, and follow-through.

Have you ever heard the question, “Who do you no longer want to be?” At first, it might sound a little negative—but when you dig deeper, it’s actually one of the most empowering questions you can ask yourself.

In this episode, I share how I first heard this question from meditation teacher Joe Dispenza, how it completely stumped me at first, and how I eventually learned to use it as a powerful tool for change. You’ll learn how to break it down into practical steps so you can use it to transform your self-concept, your daily habits, and your relationship with yourself.

We’ll talk about:

• Why your self-concept drives all of your behavior (and how to change it)
• The real reason you keep doing what you say you don’t want to do
• How avoiding or escaping negative emotions is keeping you stuck
• Simple ways to identify your patterns—and change them for good
• What it looks like to continually “up-level” your life once you’ve made progress

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear process for answering the question, “Who do I no longer want to be?”—and turning it into the more powerful question: “Who do I want to be?”

If you’re ready to stop living on autopilot, break free from old habits, and step into a stronger, more empowered version of yourself, this one’s for you.

Resources & Links:

• Book: Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza

Enrollment is NOW OPEN for my April Modern Change Group Program.  If you are loving the podcast, click HERE get all the details of my program.   It is for women who not only want to lose between 10 and 15 pounds by summer, but also want to finally do it permanently and without dieting.  In my program, you will become a woman who is in control of her eating, mindset, and follow-through.

On this podcast, I share a real client story about how she went from weeks of frustration and zero movement on the scale… to losing four pounds in just one week. The difference? This one habit. I’ll also tell you how my son called me out on my own excuses in the gym and helped me level up my own results.

What if the secret to breaking through plateaus, reaching your goals faster, and truly transforming your life came down to just one small habit? In this episode, I’m revealing the powerful — and yes, sometimes uncomfortable — practice that can help you make consistent progress in any area of life.

We’ll talk about:

• How to track “from curiosity” (instead of shame or perfectionism)
• Why tracking isn’t just for food — and how it can apply to fitness, habits, business, relationships, and more
• The surprising truth about why we think we’re doing better than we are
• How being radically honest with yourself can change your results permanently
• Why imperfect consistency beats perfection every time

Whether your goal is weight loss, building strength, improving a routine, or creating new habits, tracking gives you the awareness and accountability to make real change — and it’s often the exact “next level” move you’ve been avoiding.

Enrollment is NOW OPEN for my April Modern Change Group Program.  If you are loving the podcast, click HERE get all the details of my program.   It is for women who not only want to lose between 10 and 15 pounds by summer, but also want to finally do it permanently and without dieting.  In my program, you will become a woman who is in control of her eating, mindset, and follow-through.

You know that moment—you’re in front of the food, debating whether to give up or stay on track. Today’s episode is all about that moment and what to do when it hits.

I scrapped my original episode because I woke up at 4am knowing I needed to talk about this instead. This is the real-time, behind-the-scenes coaching I give my clients when they come to me saying, “I messed up again.”

🔥 What You’ll Learn:

• Why “messing up” doesn’t mean you’re failing
• How to handle that moment when you want to say, “screw it”
• The 3-step process to stay on track—without being perfect
• Why planning ahead matters (and what it means for your brain)
• How to shift from guilt to control

💭 Real Talk Coaching Questions:

• Were you actually glad you gave in?
• What feelings were you avoiding?
• Can you allow discomfort and still make a powerful choice?

If you’re ready to stop starting over—this episode is for you.

Enrollment is NOW OPEN for my April Modern Change Group Program.  If you are loving the podcast, click HERE get all the details of my program.   It is for women who not only want to lose between 10 and 15 pounds by summer, but also want to finally do it permanently and without dieting.  In my program, you will become a woman who is in control of her eating, mindset, and follow-through.

In this powerful third installment of the Transformation Series, I’m diving deep into what it really means to live with joy and purpose—and why it all starts with your body and your mind.

A life filled with more joy and purpose is not focused on food, drinks, appetizers and snacks, but yet, that is what most people feel a lack of control.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re searching for your purpose, or craving a deeper sense of joy in your life, this episode is for you. I share why getting radically honest about what you truly desire (yes, for your body and your life) is the first step—and why managing your mind is absolutely essential if you're going to follow through.

I’ll walk you through:

• Why the reason we want anything comes down to emotions
• How to identify the feelings you’re truly chasing (like confidence, pride, or peace)
• How to start living in alignment with those feelings now
• Why managing your mind is the non-negotiable skill for building a life you love
• The difference between true joy and momentary pleasure—and how to stop confusing the two
• Breaking up with the “food = fun” paradigm
• Why you don’t need to know your purpose in full before you take action—and how trying things out is the path to clarity

This episode is full of coaching, clarity, and real talk. If you’re ready to start living more intentionally—with more strength, more purpose, and yes, more joy—this is your next step.

Click HERE for that Free Mastectomy Recovery Course I spoke of.

Enrollment is NOW OPEN for my April Modern Change Group Program.  If you are loving the podcast, click HERE get all the details of my program.   It is for women who not only want to lose between 10 and 15 pounds by summer, but also want to finally do it permanently and without dieting.  In my program, you will become a woman who is in control of her eating, mindset, and follow-through.