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In this episode of the Style Masterclass Podcast, I'm welcoming Coach Chris Coulson for an honest, empowering conversation about fitness, mindset, and self-care. We discuss overcoming injuries, integrating mental health with fitness, setting meaningful goals, and embracing failure as a learning tool. Chris shares his unique "nerd quest" approach to habit-building, while I reflected on my own journey. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting out, this episode offers practical encouragement and real talk about loving your body, making time for yourself, and finding strength at any stage of life.

About Chris: 

Chris Coulson is a fitness and health coach who helps nerds level up, get strong, and step into their main-character arc. With over a decade of coaching experience, 10 years in the Navy, and a runner-up finish in the 2020 Men's Health Next Top Trainer competition, Chris is the person you want to go with you on this journey.

He treats fitness like your hero's journey — battling the chaos dragon of real life with practical, sustainable habits. His mission: help people build strength, confidence, and agency so they can feel capable, powerful, and ready to take on their next quest.

Chapters & Show Notes:

• 0:00 Introduction: Meeting Coach Chris Coulson

• 1:50 Chris's Journey into Fitness

• 4:55 Encouragement for Injured or Struggling Bodies

• 8:05 Integrating Mental Health and Fitness

• 11:26 Setting Goals: Strength and Habits Over Numbers

• 14:54 Movement for Life: Finding What Works

• 17:38 Making Time When You're Busy

• 21:18 Adding Fun: The Nerd Element

• 22:58 The 90-Day Challenge: Breaking the Cycle

• 27:10 One-on-One Coaching: Deep Diving into Your Why

• 30:09 Embracing Failure as a Learning Tool

• 36:10 Body Positivity and Aesthetic Goals

• 40:28 The Power of Getting Women Strong

• 43:01 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Chris

In this episode of the Style Masterclass podcast, I'm welcoming Abby from Abby Lane Designs and Holistic Homes. Abby, an intuitive interior designer and 'house therapist', breaks down the ancient Chinese art of feng shui. She explains its principles, its impact on our living spaces, and how adjusting our environments can enhance our lives. The discussion delves into practical tips for creating nurturing spaces, the significance of our front doors, and debunks common misconceptions. Whether you're skeptical or intrigued, this insightful episode offers actionable advice for everyone looking to improve their home's energy.

Connect with Abby:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abby_lane_design/

Website: https://www.abbylanedesigngroup.com/offerings

Substack: https://abbylanedesign.substack.com/ 

00:00 Introduction to the Style Masterclass Podcast

00:14 Meet Our Special Guest: Abby Lane

01:42 Understanding Feng Shui

05:17 The Concept of House Therapy

08:50 Practical Feng Shui Tips

26:53 Working with Abby Lane

29:10 Conclusion and Farewell

In this episode I am talking you through the idea that style is a creative act rather than a checklist, and how I came to this realization for myself. 

You'll learn: 

1. Getting dressed is a daily moment of authorship

2. The false narrative that professional women are not creative

3. How to use your closet and your style to build your confidence and creativity

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In this episode I am talking about the one summer item.  Not an entire wardrobe, not an entire outfit, we're simply starting with one item.

You'll learn: 

1. What to do if you're feeling overwhelmed about your summer wardrobe this year

2. The gift you can give yourself to take the pressure of this summer

3. Items I suggest (with the caveat that you're going to repeat this item over and over) starting with as your one summer item

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We're back with our First of the Month series and today we're talking all about editing and the beauty of a mid-year edit. 

You'll learn: 

1. The value and importance of a mid-year edit, regardless of your approach to goal setting

2. Why it's not always about the goals themselves, and what it's actually about instead 

3. What to do if you've been delaying progress on what you set out to do at the beginning of the year

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We're doing something a little different in this episode. I'm starting a new series that we'll do on the Style Masterclass podcast at the end of each month. I'm sharing some writing I've done, offering a letter challenge, and more. 

You'll learn: 

1. What gumption means to me and a personal family story that brings it together

2. The choices you have when it comes to your personal stories and history 

3. How we can not make "stuck" a problem and use it to fuel us towards our next best step, unique to each of us

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We're talking about two of my favorite things: being a creative and a writer and style. There's a marriage between the two and I want to explore that in today's episode and how I'm bringing those together for you. 

You'll learn: 

1. What we miss out on when it comes to getting really good at something

2. How to go beyond the highlight reel in a practical way, especially when it comes to style

3. Why it's so important to actually try in the first place and how to get started on the things that keep ending up on the wayside 

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We're exploring the concept of "long-forgotten items". So many of us buy things aspirationally and let's talk about why we do that, how we can make the most of these and bring them back to life. 

You'll learn: 

1. Why and how we should reach for those long-forgotten items

2. Questions to ask as you re-discover these items and how to revive them

3. How to make this practice practical in your own life 

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We're trying something new around here and starting the First of the Month Files. This will go along with my Morning Coffee Newsletter that goes out on the first week of the month so be sure to subscribe to that if you aren't already! Today, let's do a little check-in.

You'll learn: 

1. How to take stock of what went well and why it matters

2. What matters beyond what's "next" and the value in small wins and assessing what didn't go well in a hopeful way

3. Exactly how you can approach the new month from a place of love for yourself and dream again

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We are continuing our new series on the podcast today of the 4 most common style mistakes I see people make, how to avoid them and what to do instead. Today, we're addressing the fourth and final mistake I see all the time: one and done.

You'll learn: 

1. Finding and exploring your style is never "one and done" and why it can't be rushed

2. Why change is a GOOD thing and the beauty in dressing who you at the present time

3. Your style will need to change as the roles in your life change too  

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We are continuing our new series on the podcast today of the 4 most common style mistakes I see people make, how to avoid them and what to do instead. Today, we're addressing style mistake number three: what happens when you prioritize "flattering" over everything else.

You'll learn: 

1. Why "flattering" is not the only criteria when it comes to picking your clothing

2. Better questions you can ask that go beyond "is it flattering?"

3. How to create your own high-achieving and distinctive wardrobe 

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We are continuing our new series on the podcast today of the 4 most common style mistakes I see people make, how to avoid them and what to do instead. Today, we're addressing style mistake number two: changing everything all at once. 

You'll learn: 

1. My thoughts on the movie montage makeover

2. The often overlooked benefits in changing things slowly and in layers 

3. How you can intentionally curate your own makeover over time that will evolve WITH you

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We are starting a new series on the podcast today of the 4 most common style mistakes I see people make, how to avoid them and what to do instead. Today, we're addressing one of the most common mistakes I see: dressing for what used to be.

You'll learn: 

1. What it means to "dress for what used to be" and how to spot it

2. Questions to ask to get to know yourself in this season of life 

3. How to dress and style the woman you are right now

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We are continuing on with our series focusing on letting go of good enough. In this episode, I'm sharing the power of letting go and 5 powerful ways to let go in your own life and focus on what really matters to you. 

You'll learn: 

1. What does it actually mean to let go and how to do it when you know you need to

2. The power of lightening your mental load and how to let go of false expectations

3. How to have hard conversations for healthy relationships

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We are continuing on with our series focusing on letting go of good enough. In this episode, I'm sharing what it looks like to let go of good enough when it comes to confidence and my new and improved confidence equation I teach to my clients.

You'll learn: 

1. What my confidence equation 2.0 is and how to apply it 

2. You probably have more experience than you're giving yourself credit for

3. How to talk yourself through (not out) of your own personal fears

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We are continuing on with our series focusing on letting go of good enough. In this episode, I'm sharing something I taught the women at our March 2025 live event on your influence and impact when it comes to leadership.

You'll learn: 

1. You're already influencing those around you and what to do about it

2. The ripple effect of you showing up with intention

3. Questions to evaluate your own influence and impact and how to step up

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We are starting a new series in this episode focusing on letting go of good enough. In the first episode, we are going back to the roots and talking about style and how to let go of "good enough" when it comes to your personal style.

You'll learn: 

1. Why going back to the basics is so important for innovation

2. The basic principles of curating your style

3. My exact process on showing up as the woman you want to become

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We are spending this entire month focused on morning routines. In today's episode, we're wrapping up the series by discussing how to sustain a consistent morning routine and make space for it to evolve over time.

You'll learn: 

1. Why it's so important to admit when something is no longer working  

2. How to assess what's working and what isn't within your routine and what to do about it

3. The importance of reflecting on your own growth over time

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We are spending this entire month focused on morning routines. In today's episode, we're sharing how to build a flexible morning routine, starting small, letting go of perfectionism and being adaptable.

You'll learn: 

1. How I began consistently getting up earlier in a way that actually worked for me 

2. You can slowly add on more to build a routine you crave

3. Why your personal life tends to fall to the wayside and how to put yourself back on your own list 

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We are spending this entire month focused on morning routines. In today's episode, we're sharing how to go from chaos to clarity in designing a morning routine that actually works for you.

You'll learn: 

1. What internal chaos looks like and how it impacts our neverending to-do lists 

2. Going from chaos (internal or external) to clarity in a personalized way 

3. How to take the power back from our phones and devices and address exhaustion

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In this episode, we're talking about morning routines. We are spending this entire month focused on morning routines to help you start your days refreshed, even if you're exhausted. 

You'll learn: 

1. How to start your day when you're exhausted

2. What to do when exhaustion comes up and how to address it

3. Why we need to go beyond the mechanics of "morning routines" and the questions we need to be asking to get there  

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In this episode, we're bringing back the Style Struggle Series! In this episode, I'm diving into the difference between styling and wearing your clothes.

You'll learn: 

1. How to better understand and shop for your proportions using the Golden Ratio

2. How to play with colors in your daily outfits to look more styled

3. Use your self-image to understand how you choose to dress and style yourself 

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In this episode, we're bringing back the Style Struggle Series! In this episode, I'm diving into what to do if you have fun clothes and nowhere to go.

You'll learn: 

1. You don't have to have a special occasion to wear your fun clothes. 

2. What to do with your treasured and beautiful items

3. How to plan your wardrobes effectively if you travel

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In this episode, I'm talking about the difference the concept of "Scheduled Spontaneity", what it is, why you might want to try it out, and my experience with it myself and for my clients. 

You'll learn: 

1. What to do when you notice your schedule is getting overloaded and it's difficult to have true time for relationships

2. How to prioritize your time in a way that actually makes sense for your own life 

3. What scheduled spontaneity looks like in practice 

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In this episode, I'm talking about the difference between "permission", "prescription", and how it relates to setting goals, particularly in the New Year but this is applicable as you reflect and set goals for yourself at any time.

You'll learn: 

1. The exact questions I asked myself to reflect and determine where I want to go next

2. Important differences and how to know if you're looking for a prescription or permission 

3. How these questions can help guide you to finding the "how" behind your goals

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You are invited to the 12 Days of Style! Let's talk details!

You'll learn: 

1. What to expect inside the 12 Days of Style

2. Who should join and why

3. How we're going to have the best holiday season yet

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In this episode I'm diving into influence and impact and why I think these two terms break down legacy and how to actually transform influence into impact. 

You'll learn: 

1. How to breakdown "legacy" using influence and impact

2. How and why you should move beyond influence and into more impact

3. What you need to do to find your own first step 

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In this episode I'm introducing you to a new space, the story behind it, and what it is: Maison Gaton. I also want to encourage you to revisit old ideas, inklings, murmurings, because now might be the time to take those ideas out and let them see the light of day. 

You'll learn: 

1. What Maison Gaton is and its key components 

2. What drove the creation of Maison Gaton and how we came to create it

3. The importance of evolving with our ideas and not giving up

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This episode is a new struggle in our ongoing Style Struggle Series. This episode is for the petite ladies, but I also have some classic tips that apply to everyone. 

You'll learn: 

1. You may not be petite all over, and what to do about it 
2. The value of tailoring and what to look out for 
3. The goal is to get the clothing to conform to our bodies, not conform out bodies to the clothing

We're getting ready for fall this September in Modern Charm School! Join us here: https://programs.judithgaton.com/mcs

We're covering one of my all-time favorite subjects in this episode: Gumption. It's so unbelievably important and I want to share why it's one of my favorite words and what it really means, let's break it down.

You'll learn: 

1. Who can benefit from gumption - and how to start 
2. The importance of determination and how to channel it 
3. How to actively make decisions with courage and compassion

We're getting ready for fall this September in Modern Charm School! Join us here: https://programs.judithgaton.com/mcs

After taking the summer off… I am BACK! In my first episode back, I'm sharing a recent experience I had while sick and what I took away from it in stylish things you can do even when you're sick or just not quite like yourself.

You'll learn: 

1. The first stylish thing I do for myself when I get sick 
2. How to curate an environment for healing 
3. The importance of asking for help when we need it

We're getting ready for fall this September in Modern Charm School! Join us here: https://programs.judithgaton.com/mcs 

In today's episode, we are talking about what to do if you feel overwhelmed with online shopping and don't know what to do or want to spend lots of time scrolling and trying to shop online. I shop for my clients online all the time and I have some incredibly effective tips I'm so excited to share with you my best advice on online shopping.

You'll learn: 

1. My number one tip to stop the endless scrolling
2. Practical tips to create a more effective search as you shop online
3. How to prevent shopping heartbreak

We're focusing on all things style this May inside Modern Charm School! Join us here: https://programs.judithgaton.com/mcs

In today's episode, we are talking about what to do if you have "too many clothes". This is such a common problem and I am so excited to dive into this with you today. 

You'll learn: 

1. It's not always about getting rid of as many clothes as possible
2. Why it's important to ask how we got to this point - and what I've seen with my clients
3. Questions to use as you decide what to do with your clothes 

We're focusing on all things style this May inside Modern Charm School! Join us here: https://programs.judithgaton.com/mcs

In today's episode, we are talking all about postpartum style. This is such a good question if you are postpartum and it can apply to anyone who has experienced other body changes too. If you know a postpartum mom in your own life, don't forget to pass this along to them too!

You'll learn: 

1. How to assess if pre-pregnancy clothes still fit your lifestyle - and what to do about it
2. Why it's helpful to regularly check in and assess what we're currently wearing 
3. A gentle reminder for my lovely postpartum listeners

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In today's episode, we are diving into the balance between work clothes and play clothes. I'm so excited to talk about this one because so many of my clients spend so much time at work so this such a relevant and important thing to talk about. 

You'll learn: 

1. What frequently happens to women who spend most of their time working
2. What to do if you feel like you're not allowed to wear work clothes outside of work
3. You're worth wearing nice clothes even when you're not working 

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In today's episode, we are talking about the struggle of finding plus-size clothes in your style and colors. Whether or not you feel like this one applies to you, I encourage you to listen anyway because we can all relate to having a hard time finding clothes that fit us properly.  

You'll learn: 

1. What to do when you want to feel stylish but the odds seem stacked against you.
2. Your style may be more cyclical than you think. 
3. How and why you should avoid ass-on-fire shopping.

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In today's episode, we are talking about the struggle of having a closet full of clothes and yet you feel like you have nothing to wear every day. What it comes down to is, do you have a wardrobe to support the life you live right now? Let's talk about it. 

You'll learn: 

1. Having a closet full of clothes that don't fit your body or lifestyle is a disservice to you. 
2. What to do if your closet isn't currently meeting your wants and needs. 
3. Life transitions and changes are completely normal and exciting. 

Get ongoing style guidance inside Modern Charm School here: https://programs.judithgaton.com/mcs