If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent more summers than you’d like to admit bouncing between being “on plan” or going completely off the rails—then beating yourself up for it.
I used to believe that if I wasn’t starving, sore, and checking every damn box on a to-do list, I was failing.

In this Fit Girl Magic podcast episode, I’m calling BS on all of that.

I’m sharing how I went from obsessive meal prep and gym workouts on vacation (yes, I was that girl) to actually enjoying my life and making progress. It’s all about what I call my Non-Negotiables—a few simple habits I can take with me anywhere that keep me grounded, sane, and consistent no matter what life throws at me.

What I Dive Into:

• Why extreme doesn’t equal effective (and never did)
• The “perfect plan” lie that kept me stuck for years
• The 1–3 habits that helped me feel free, not frantic
• How I let go of the guilt around fun foods like rosé and ice cream
• How I learned to reflect instead of self-destruct

“Fun isn’t failure. One fun meal doesn’t cancel out a week of consistency. But beating yourself up? That will knock you off track.”

If you’re over 40 and done with starting over, this one’s for you. No more chasing perfect. It’s time to build a lifestyle that can hold up when life gets messy (because it always will).

Want in on the Unsexy Summer Shred?

This is my 8-week challenge for women who want to build real, repeatable results using boring-but-powerful habits. Nothing extreme. Just sanity, sustainability, and success.

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Grab the waitlist link before it’s gone.

Your Turn — Let’s Make This Interactive:

Screenshot this episode and tag me on IG @kimjeffersoncoach. Tell me:

👉 What’s one non-negotiable you’re committing to this summer?

Let’s stop dieting and start doing this differently—together.

Links

Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitgirlmagic

Free Resources: https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/freeresources_podcast

Website: http://www.kimbarnesjefferson.com

Ever feel like you're crushing life… until life crushes you right back?

You're meal-prepping, showing up for workouts, answering emails faster than ChatGPT, helping your kids survive college admissions, and wondering why you are running on fumes.

You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re just burned the hell out.

In this episode, I’m joined by Coach Ellen Schinke, burnout expert, high-achiever whisperer, and fellow recovering perfectionist, to break down what burnout really is (hint: it’s not just being tired) and how to spot it before you're face down on the floor wondering if wine counts as a self-care strategy.

We get into:
The 4 types of burnout (yes, there’s more than one!)
Why your brain won’t shut up at night (hello, overthinking)
The sneaky ways you’re numbing with "healthy" habits
How to ditch the pressure for balance and aim for sustainable badassery
What self-compassion actually looks like (spoiler: it’s not bubble baths and mantras)

Whether you're running on caffeine and cortisol or just feeling off lately, this conversation will give you the words, awareness, and tools to pull yourself out of burnout and back into your body.

No guilt. No shame. Just real talk, real tools, and a reminder that doing less doesn’t make you less.

Links:

https://www.coachellyn.com/
Burnout proof podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/6cc1P6jMmalAt4BPcNArsb?si=bce2e544f54a462f
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb4Tu9qz1phbTogtWYeyAAQ
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@coachellyn

Systems https://www.coachellyn.com/systems
Is your business stressing you out https://www.coachellyn.com/bpb

Unsexy Summer Shred https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/unsexysummer/
Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitgirlmagic

Free Resources: https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/freeresources_podcast

Website: http://www.kimbarnesjefferson.com

Ever found yourself in a hospital room Googling “all the medical mumbo jumbo that you just heard from five different people in white coats? Or maybe you’ve sat there silently, praying someone would just translate what's happening to your mom or spouse? You're not alone. Hospitals can be overwhelming AF.

When our loved ones get admitted, we’re handed forms, not answers. We're expected to trust the process, even when our gut says something’s off. And let’s be honest—half the time you don’t know who’s in charge, what your rights are, or how to get your questions answered without being labeled “that family member.”

That’s why I’m happy to have Dr. Julie Siemers—nurse, educator, and medical truth-teller with 40 years of experience on the Fit Girl Magic podcast to teach you Hospital Survival 101. She’s pulling back the curtain (and yep, throwing a little polite sass at the system).

You’ll learn how to advocate for your loved ones, speak the secret hospital language, and not be dismissed like a confused extra on Grey’s Anatomy.

Grab your notebook, open your Notes app, or just hit play and soak this in—because this episode might literally save a life.

Hit play now and let’s get into it.

Links:

Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitgirlmagic

Free Resources: https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/freeresources_podcast

Is Metabolism Tired AF? https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/metabolism-makeover-_podcast

Website: http://www.kimbarnesjefferson.com

Website; https://drjuliesiemers.com/
About Lifebeat Solutions: https://lifebeatsolutions.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliesiemers
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjuliesiemers