Ep 350 - How To Free Yourself From Body Shaming & Equating Appearance with Value with Sarah Stites
Release Date: 11/24/2021
Ep 927: Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs and Stepping Into Your Authentic Power with Claudia Noriega-Bernstein
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
What if the life you’re living isn’t actually aligned with who you truly are? In this episode of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda sits down with Claudia Noriega-Bernstein, award-winning author and inner abundance coach, to talk about breaking free from limiting beliefs, rebuilding your identity, and stepping fully into authenticity. Claudia shares her powerful journey from early success in television to navigating major life transitions as a single mom — and how those experiences led her to help women reconnect with their truth and redefine success on their own terms. This...
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Ep 927: Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs and Stepping Into Your Authentic Power with Claudia Noriega-Bernstein
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
What if the life you’re living isn’t actually aligned with who you truly are? In this episode of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda sits down with Claudia Noriega-Bernstein, award-winning author and inner abundance coach, to talk about breaking free from limiting beliefs, rebuilding your identity, and stepping fully into authenticity. Claudia shares her powerful journey from early success in television to navigating major life transitions as a single mom — and how those experiences led her to help women reconnect with their truth and redefine success on their own terms. This...
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Ep 926: This Is What Sugar Is Doing to Your Brain Right Now with Mike Collin
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
In this episode, we dive deep into the truth about sugar addiction and why so many people feel stuck in a cycle of cravings, emotional eating, and energy crashes. Mike Collins shares his personal journey from long-term recovery into uncovering the powerful effects sugar has on the brain and body. We explore how sugar impacts dopamine, behavior, and emotional patterns, and why breaking free requires more than just willpower. We also talk about fructose, hidden sugars, and what really happens during a sugar detox—including what to expect in the first few days. If you’ve ever felt out of...
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Ep 924: The Hidden Power Struggles No One Talks About with Zoe Lister Jones
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
In this episode, we sit down with actress, writer, and director Zoe Lister Jones to talk about her latest projects The Miniature Wife and Slip, now streaming on Peacock. We dive into the deeper meaning behind relationships, power dynamics, identity, and what it really means to feel seen and heard. Zoe shares insights on creating bold, thought provoking stories, navigating creativity, and embracing personal evolution. This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt stuck, overlooked, or ready for a new version of themselves. Topics include: relationships and power dynamics...
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Ep 923: What If Autism Isn’t What We Thought? with Joseph P. Infranco
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
In this powerful episode, we dive into the story behind Decoding Cody, where a non-speaking autistic young man begins communicating through letter-board spelling—revealing intelligence, awareness, and insight that stunned everyone around him. As his voice emerges, he describes not just thoughts—but a deeper reality, including spiritual experiences that are being echoed by others across the country. What makes this story different? A trial lawyer’s approach to evidence and credibility Consistent accounts across unrelated individuals A tension between skepticism and faith A call to...
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Ep 922: You're Not Too Old, It's Not Too Late, You Are Enough with Linda Mitchell
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
On this week's episode, we're discussing how it is not too late, and you're not too old, it's the perfect time for your dreams!
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Ep 921: Inside the Wildest Social Experiment on TV Right Now with Emily Pendergast
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What happens when one person thinks everything is real… but everyone else is in on the joke? In this episode, Linda sits down with actress and writer Emily Pendergast, who stars as Amy in Jury Duty: Company Retreat—the hilarious, documentary-style comedy that turns a corporate retreat into a brilliantly orchestrated social experiment. Emily shares what it was like performing in a fully staged environment where one unsuspecting participant believes it’s all real, how her improv background prepared her for the unpredictable moments, and why audiences are loving the mix of cringe,...
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Ep 920: The Hidden Tissue Controlling Your Pain, Aging & Anxiety with Deanna Hansen
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment
What if the root cause of your pain, anxiety, brain fog, and even visible aging wasn’t your muscles… but your fascia? In this powerful episode, we sit down with fascia expert and Block Therapy® founder Deanna Hansen to explore the hidden system in your body that stores trauma, restricts healing, and influences everything from posture to nervous system regulation. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Deanna shares how fascia acts as the body’s communication highway — and how releasing it can unlock deep physical, emotional, and cellular transformation. If you’ve been chasing...
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Ep 919: Are Microplastics Destroying Your Hormones with Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr.
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What if your everyday environment was silently impacting your health, your hormones, and even your ability to have children? In this powerful episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda sits down with Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., President and CEO of the Hip Hop Caucus and producer of the Netflix documentary The Plastic Detox. Together, they unpack the hidden dangers of microplastics and endocrine disrupting chemicals, and how daily exposure may be affecting fertility, increasing disease risk, and disrupting overall wellness. This conversation goes beyond fear—it is about empowerment....
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Ep 918: What Happens When Survival Becomes Real…The Yeti Story) with Corbin Bentsen
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What if the real monster… isn’t what’s lurking outside—but what’s happening within us? In this thought-provoking episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with legendary actor Corbin Bernsen to explore his latest indie psychological horror film, The Yeti. At first glance, it’s a survival story set against the backdrop of nature’s raw power—but beneath the surface, it reveals something deeper. This isn’t just about fear of the unknown… It’s about ego, greed, and the dangerous illusion that we can control everything around us. Corbin shares how The...
info_outlineAre you interested in sustainable weight loss? Have you been worried about your mental struggles around weight? In this episode we dive shaking off the shame around your body and wellness journey. Today, I talk with Sarah Stites. She is the co-founder and CEO of Wavelength, a modern program for healthy eating that combines personalized nutrition with mental health tools. She joins us today to share her personal journey around weight loss, she was diagnosed with PCOS and prediabetes as a teen, gaining 100lbs in a year. While diet programs relied on guilt and body shame, her mom — a PhD with a master’s degree in nutrition science — helped her take a more compassionate approach. That’s what she brings to us today. She is a fierce advocate for “more science, less blame,” and pleasure as an important part of health. We discuss body shaming, healthy weight loss, the mental struggle with body image and so much more. She shares the fact that shame keeps us from meeting our health goals, and the fact that willpower alone will literally never be enough to sustain weight loss. Enjoy!
Questions I asked:
- Where were you before getting weight loss surgery?
- Why did you get surgery?
- How did regaining weight after a weight loss surgery change your behavior?
- What was revealed about you when you were thin, and then when you were overweight?
- How can we help people feel better about themselves?
- What are the steps we can take to reduce shame?
- What have you learned about acceptance since you have gone on this journey?
- How does shame keep us from reaching our health goals?
- How did you take your value away from the number on the scale?
- Why did weight loss become a dirty word?
- Why is it that our willpower alone isn’t enough for sustained weight loss?
- What are your thoughts on intuitive eating and the anti-dieting trend?
- How can we hope to improve our health and navigate the confusing advice?
- What do you value in a person?
- What would you like to tell listeners about their value today?
- What would you like to say to anyone dealing with body shame?
- Where can people find you online?
Topics Discussed:
- Learning to love your body.
- Health at any size.
- Reducing shame around body size.
- Dealing with trauma.
- Diet mentality.
- Peer pressure.
- Shame cycles.
- Eating disorders.
Quotes from the show:
- “There was this feeling of shame that I couldn’t do what everyone was telling me to do – just go on a diet.” Sarah Stites @SisterhoodSweat
- “So much of my value has nothing to do with what I look like.” Sarah Stites @SisterhoodSweat
- “I had gained back almost all the weight I lost with surgery in one year.” Sarah Stites @SisterhoodSweat
- “I was still the same person that I was before I lost the weight.” Sarah Stites @SisterhoodSweat
- “If you fix one problem, you find another one. I had to change how I was relating to my body.” Sarah Stites @SisterhoodSweat
- “My shame was so intense, I needed some steps before I got to letting go of it.” Sarah Stites @SisterhoodSweat
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