Stephanie opens up about the moments when her body, emotions, and identity began shifting in ways she did not expect. We talk about how menopause can feel like hormones took over the whole room, how career and family changes can shake your sense of self, and how women often have to rediscover who they are after years of showing up for everybody else.

This conversation is honest, relatable, and full of those “yes, that’s exactly it” moments.

This is about more than menopause.

This is about identity.

This is about change.

This is about the emotional weight women carry.

This is about finding yourself again.

This is Finding Stephanie - Part 2.

Welcome to Rethinking Weight, where we talk about the weight we carry physically, emotionally, mentally, and truthfully.

Body. Mind. Movement. Truth.

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My framework is BMMT: Body. Mind. Movement. Truth - Be Mighty!

And the truth is, I had pizza again… and yes, I also had a small mix of Garrett’s cheese and caramel popcorn. Yep. I said it.

So when I got on the scale, I felt frustrated. I felt disappointed. And honestly, I had one of those moments where I wanted to blame myself, the pizza, the popcorn, and the scale all at the same time.

But here’s the other truth: I have still been showing up. I’ve been working out, building muscle, and focusing on my arms, thighs, and core. So even when the scale is acting stupid, I’m reminding myself that progress is not always measured by a number.

This is Rethinking Weight.

This is being honest.

This is showing up anyway.

Body. Mind. Movement. Truth.

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We talked about what happens when the life you knew starts shifting - when your children grow up, your career changes, your body changes, your hormones seem to take over, and suddenly you find yourself asking, “Who am I now?”

This conversation is honest, funny, emotional, and deeply relatable. Stephanie opens up about the career she built, the changes she faced, the physical and emotional impact of menopause, and what it means to begin finding yourself again after years of pouring into everyone else.

This is more than a conversation about retirement or menopause.

This is about identity.

This is about womanhood.

This is about the changing seasons of life.

This is about Finding Stephanie.

Welcome to Rethinking Weight, where we talk about the weight we carry - physically, emotionally, mentally, and truthfully.

Body. Mind. Movement. Truth - BE-MIGHTY!

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This is Intentional Tuesday and I used my Breathing Coach as my workout, and I celebrated with going out to dinner.... oh yes I did. But the final day of posting every single day for my 30-day Rethinking Weight challenge isn't over... it just diminishes a little, and honestly? This was about so much more than working out or posting everyday.

It was about showing up when I was tired.

Showing up when I was sore.

Showing up when I didn’t feel like it.

Showing up when the scale did what the scale wanted to do.

Showing up anyway.

I completed the 30-day challenge, but I am not done.

Rethinking Weight is moving back into regular content - one-on-one interviews, honest conversations, real stories, Weigh-In Mondays, workout moments, MoveLite™ encouragement, and truth-filled reminders for anyone who is ready to release the weight they’ve been carrying.

I may not be posting a workout every single day, but I’m still here.

Still moving.

Still growing.

Still rethinking.

And I’m here for you always.

Body. Mind. Movement. Truth.

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Yes, I ate pizza. Vegan pizza, but still pizza. But even though I gained a pound, I’m not making this about guilt, shame, or punishment.

This is what Rethinking Weight is all about.

Sometimes the scale moves up because your body is changing. Sometimes you’re building muscle. Sometimes you’re gaining strength, endurance, discipline, and consistency - even when the number does not reflect it yet.

The scale is one piece of information. It is not the whole story.

So today’s reminder is this: don’t quit because of one weigh-in. Don’t shame yourself over one meal. Don’t forget the progress you cannot always measure in pounds.

Keep moving. Keep learning. Keep releasing the weight - physically, mentally, and emotionally.

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I was so excited because I just got these AI smart glasses, and I thought you were finally going to be able to see the painting process from my point of view. Well… surprise, surprise… I painted the first layer and the whole time thinking I was recording, and not one bit of the painting got recorded. LOL.

So yes, there is definitely a learning curve with these glasses. What I started is now drying, and next time I’m going to figure these things out so you can actually see the process.

This is real life, real creativity, and real “oops, let me learn this thing first” energy.

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So what did I do? I found an original-style Suzanne Somers Thigh Master on Facebook Marketplace, drove 25 miles to get it, used it for 10 minutes — and then got on the treadmill for another 25 minutes.

No, you will not see me doing the thigh exercise. Nope. Not happening. LOL!

But the point is this: I showed up anyway. Mother’s Day is tomorrow, Monday weigh-in is coming, and I’m staying committed to the process.

Today’s reminder: Be diligent. Be consistent. Be mighty.

This is MoveLite™ in motion. This is Rethinking Weight. This is Body. Mind. Movement. Truth.

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My artwork, After The Tide, had fallen, cracked, and needed to be repaired. I glued it, filled the gaps with sand, and today I had to paint it for it to be finished.

And that reminded me of something powerful: God doesn’t just fix us and leave us unfinished. When He restores, He makes us whole, finished, polished, and sparkling.

What was broken didn’t stay broken.

What was cracked became covered.

What looked damaged became beautiful again.

Be-Mighty. Body. Mind. Movement. Truth.

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This episode is all about Steppin’ Time - stepping up and down like walking stairs, but staying in one place. You can use an aerobic step platform, one stair, a short sturdy stool, or simply march in place. I’m using my vibration plate as my stepper today, and yes… the sweat showed up!

In this session, we talk about the benefits of stepping, including lower body strength, balance, coordination, endurance, core engagement, and heart health. We also talk about being careful, moving safely, and listening to your body while still challenging yourself.

Toward the end, we bring it back to Be-Mighty - BMMT: Body, Mind, Movement, Truth.

Be strong. Be intentional. Whatever you do, do it well.

This is not about perfection. This is about showing up one step at a time.

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In this episode, I’m sharing a classical piece and allowing the music to create a moment of peace, reflection, and reset. Sometimes movement is not about pushing harder. Sometimes movement is letting your mind breathe, your heart settle, and your spirit be reminded that beauty still has a sound.

This is part of Rethinking Weight - where we are learning to release the weight physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

Be-Mighty.

BMMT: Body, Mind, Movement, Truth.

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This Intentional Tuesday treadmill workout is not about perfection. It is about showing up, taking one step at a time, and reminding myself that progress is still progress, even when it feels slow.

Walking on the treadmill is more than just movement. It helps strengthen the heart, supports endurance, burns calories, improves circulation, builds consistency, and gives the body a safe way to move forward. But it also helps the mind and emotions. Sometimes walking gives stress somewhere to go. Sometimes movement helps clear the mental clutter. Sometimes one step reminds you that you are not stuck.

MoveLite is in motion, and Be-Mighty is in play: Body, Mind, Movement, and Truth.

I am Regina Williams, The Barefoot Violinist, and the RW of Rethinking Weight. Thank you for walking this journey with me.

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I gained 1.8 pounds, but here’s the truth: I’m not just chasing a lower number anymore. I’m building muscle, building strength, and building a body that can carry me better.

And muscle? Muscle can make the scale go up before it goes down. But that does not mean I’m going backwards. Muscle helps burn fat, supports my body, and changes the way I feel, move, and show up.

So yes, the scale said one thing, but my inches are telling another story.

My clothes are fitting different. My body is changing. My strength is growing. My mindset is shifting.

This is why I’m learning not to let one number steal the whole victory.

Because progress is not always pounds lost. Sometimes progress looks like inches released, energy gained, strength built, and peace protected.

So today, I’m still celebrating.

Day 22. Weigh-In Monday.

The scale moved up, but I’m still moving forward.

Be-Mighty. Body, Mind, Movement, and Truth.

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What started as a broken art piece became a powerful reminder that sometimes healing takes time, patience, and the willingness to fill the gaps we can see - and even the little creases and crevices we didn’t notice at first.

Using sand from South Shore Country Club beach, glue, and a whole lot of patience, I worked for over an hour repairing the broken spaces. And while I was filling those cracks, God reminded me that restoration does not always erase what happened, but it can make something stronger, deeper, and even more beautiful than before.

Have you ever created something, built something, loved something, or hoped for something - and then it fell apart?

Don’t leave it broken. Do the work. Let God fill the gaps. Be-Mighty.

BMMT: Body, Mind, Movement, Truth.

I’m Regina Williams, The Barefoot Violinist, and this is Rethinking Weight - helping you release the weights of life physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Come back tomorrow for Weigh-In Monday. Will it be a happy scale or a mad scale?

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For today’s movement, I’m using a Rotator Machine Arm Workout Equipment, also known as an arm rotator machine, forearm trainer, shoulder strength trainer, or spinning arm trainer.

This small but mighty workout tool helps target the forearms, wrists, grip, arms, shoulders, upper-body endurance, coordination, and control. It may look simple, but when you use it with intention, it can bring a real burn.

This workout is not about punishment. It’s not about doing the most. It’s about showing up, moving with control, and building strength one rotation at a time.

This is Be-Mighty in action:

Body. Mind. Movement. Truth.

Whether you do three minutes, five minutes, or the full workout, remember — showing up counts.

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But today’s painting moment came with a message. One of my art pieces fell and broke, and instead of throwing it away, I decided to mend it back together. And as I worked with the broken pieces, I started thinking about how God does the same with us.

Sometimes life breaks us. Sometimes we fall. Sometimes we crack in places nobody can see. And even when we are mended, we may not look exactly the same as before, but that does not mean we are no longer valuable, beautiful, or useful.

This episode is about finding peace, resetting your heart, and remembering that broken does not mean finished. God can mend what feels shattered, and sometimes the repaired places become part of the testimony.

So today, take a breath, find your peace, and remember: you are still becoming.

BMMT - Be-Mighty:

Body. Mind. Movement. Truth.

Today’s truth: God can meet us in the broken places and help us heal, reset, and keep going.

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Today was all about showing up, being present, and supporting young musicians. I attended a beautiful senior recital at The Chicago Academy of the Arts, featuring percussionist Mireya Ross - and what made it even more special is that the entire evening was completely produced by Mireya herself.

From the music selections to the musicians she chose to accompany her, the night was filled with creativity, excellence, and heart. There is something powerful about watching young artists step into their gift with confidence, discipline, and passion.

As The Barefoot Violinist, I know how much it matters when people show up for the arts. A recital is not just a performance. It is the result of practice, courage, sacrifice, preparation, and the beautiful decision to share your gift with the world.

And today, I’m still being Be-Mighty - Body, Mind, Movement, and Truth.

Body: I showed up and was present.

Mind: I was inspired by the next generation of musicians.

Movement: Music moved through the room in so many beautiful ways.

Truth: Supporting young artists matters.

This is Rethinking Weight - releasing the weight physically, emotionally, and mentally, while making room for joy, creativity, purpose, and community.

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Day 17 of 30 - Today was one of those gloomy days where the sky felt heavy, the mood felt quiet, and I knew I needed to shift the atmosphere.

So I decided to be intentional.

I picked up my violin, turned on some house music, and said, “Let’s bring a little sunshine in here.”

And would you believe it? While I was playing, the sun came out. Then when I stopped playing, the sun disappeared again.

Now, I’m not saying the violin did it… but I’m not saying it didn’t either. 😄

That’s what Day 17 is about: choosing joy on purpose, creating energy when the day feels low, and remembering that movement, music, and mindset can help us shift the room we’re standing in.

I’m still Be-Mighty today - Body, Mind, Movement, and Truth.

Body: I showed up.

Mind: I chose a better thought.

Movement: I let the music move through me.

Truth: Even on gloomy days, I can bring my own light.

This is Rethinking Weight - releasing the weight physically, emotionally, and mentally, one intentional day at a time.

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Walmart not once, but twice.

Laundry day at the laundromat.

SUV checked.

Errands, movement, responsibility, life happening all at once.

And then, an amazing concert on top of it all.

By the time I realized I hadn’t posted yet, the day was almost gone. But here’s the thing — I’m still here. I’m still showing up. I’m still being intentional.

That’s what this journey is really about.

Not perfection.

Not having a flawless schedule.

Not getting everything done at the “perfect” time.

It’s about learning how to stay connected to yourself in the middle of real life.

This is Day 16 of my 30-day challenge, and today reminded me that BMMT - Body, Mind, Movement, and Truth - is not just something we talk about. It’s something we live.

Be-Mighty doesn’t mean the day was easy.

It means you kept going anyway.

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This wasn’t about doing everything “right.”

This was about showing up… every single day.

Today is Day 15 of 30 - Weigh-In Monday

and I released 2 pounds this week… 5 pounds total.

But this right here…

this is Be-Mighty.

👉 BMMT - Body. Mind. Movement. Truth.

It’s the simple framework I’m building my journey on:

Body - nourishing, not punishing

Mind - shifting how I think about myself

Movement - doing what I can, consistently

Truth - being honest, no more hiding

This is what happens when you stop fighting yourself…

and start working with yourself.

I didn’t quit.

I didn’t disappear.

I stayed with myself.

And if you’re on this journey too…

hear me:

👉 It’s not about doing everything at once

👉 It’s about doing something consistently

👉 It’s about trusting that your body will respond

We’re not chasing quick fixes over here…

we’re building something that lasts.

✨ 5 pounds released… and we’re just getting started.

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This conversation breaks down:

• Why many businesses get denied by banks

• What options are available right now

• How funding decisions are really being made

• What business owners can do to position themselves for fast approval

If you’re looking to grow, expand, or simply stay ahead, this episode offers real insight into how to access capital when timing matters most.

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• Funding available up to $1,000,000

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• Bankruptcies and tax liens may be considered

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Day 13 of 30 - the Rethinking Weight journey is all about one thing… walking.

No extremes. No pressure. Just one mile of intentional movement that helps you release the weight - physically, emotionally, and mentally.

In this 10-minute walking workout, we’re not just moving our bodies… we’re activating the Be-Mighty Framework (BMMT):

Body - Check in and reconnect

Mind - Slow down and become present

Movement - Take consistent action

Truth - Remind yourself… you can do this

Walking is one of the most powerful and underrated tools for transformation. It supports heart health, improves mood, reduces stress, helps regulate blood sugar, and creates real, sustainable progress.

You don’t need perfect.

You don’t need extreme.

You just need to move.

✨ Let this be your reset.

✨ Let this be your forward step.

✨ Let this be your proof.

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is explaining it in a way people can actually remember.

Not because it’s complicated,

but because we haven’t simplified it yet.

In this video, I’m talking about something that helped me bring clarity to everything I teach…

a framework.

Nothing heavy. Nothing complicated.

Just a simple, repeatable way to organize what you already know.

For me, it became:

BMMT - Body, Mind, Movement, Truth

I call it BE-MIGHTY™

It’s the structure behind my message.

It helps me stay clear… and it helps others understand it.

If you’re building something - your voice, your message, your brand,

this might help you think about how to shape it in a way that feels natural and easy to share.

Take what fits. Leave what doesn’t.

And start thinking about what your version could be.

Follow along as we build with clarity, intention, and purpose

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This is your Thunderous Thursday ride - a simple, steady, 10-minute workout on a recumbent bike that meets you right where you are.

And let me be real with you…

I is tired.

I hurt everywhere.

But this is not the time to quit.

This is the time to push — gently, consistently, and with intention.

In this session, we’re not chasing perfection…

we’re choosing to stay.

🚴‍♀️ No bike? You can still do this.

• Use any stationary bike

• Ride outside

• Use a foot pedal bike

• Sit in a chair with a low stool or box and move your legs

Movement is movement.

💡 Why a recumbent bike?

• Back-supported, comfortable position

• Low impact on knees and joints

• Great for beginners or restarting your journey

• Helps improve circulation and endurance

• Burns calories while feeling more doable

✨ Today’s focus: BE-MIGHTY

This is your moment to:

Be present in your Body

Strengthen your Mind

Stay in Movement

Walk in your Truth

You don’t have to be perfect.

You just have to keep going.

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physically, emotionally, and mentally.

Today I will be playing my violin to bring you peace.

There are moments when life gets loud… when your thoughts won’t slow down… when everything feels heavy.

This is what I do to come back to peace.

Playing my violin isn’t just music… it’s healing.

It calms my mind, settles my spirit, and helps me release the weight I’ve been carrying.

So in this moment, I invite you…

✨ Sit back

✨ Close your eyes

✨ Breathe

And don’t just watch… find your peace with me.

Listen… and allow yourself to hear God’s voice in the music.

This moment is just for you.

This is Day 10 of my 30-day challenge-showing up every single day, choosing peace, and releasing the weight physically, emotionally, and mentally.

Now I want to ask you…

💬 What do YOU do to find your peace?

💬 What are you being intentional about today?

Let’s do this together. One day at a time.

✨ Ready to go deeper?

🎧 Follow for daily support as we release the weight…

physically, emotionally, and mentally.

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It was about being intentional.

Showing up…

moving your body…

and choosing yourself on purpose.

Because this journey isn’t about perfection…

it’s about consistency.

And every time you show up - no matter how small it feels

you are moving forward.

✨ In today’s session:

• Gentle movement (rebounding / light workout)

• Staying present in your body

• Letting go of “all or nothing” thinking

• Choosing consistency over intensity

This is what Rethinking Weight looks like.

Not pressure.

Not punishment.

Not starting over every Monday.

But learning how to work with your body…

and finally feel free…

physically, emotionally, and mentally.

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🎧 Follow for daily support as we release the weight…

physically, emotionally, and mentally.

This isn’t about pressure.

This isn’t about perfection.

This is about awareness.

Where are you today - physically, mentally, emotionally?

Because the number on the scale is just information…

it doesn’t define you.

We’re learning to stop fighting our bodies…

and start working with them.

One step. One choice. One day at a time.

If you’re on this journey with me…

you’re not alone.

✨ Ready to go deeper?

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🎻 The Barefoot Violinist interviewed on The Mahogany Table Podcast

This conversation centers on one powerful idea: protecting your peace without guilt.

We talk about the healing power of music, rethinking weight beyond the physical, and how emotional and spiritual weight impacts our lives. It also dives into caregiving, the challenges of supporting others while not losing yourself, and the importance of setting boundaries for true self-care.

✨ Key Takeaways:

• Protect your peace - without guilt

• Weight is not just physical… it’s emotional and spiritual too

• Healing can come through music, touch, and intentional care

• Boundaries are necessary for your well-being

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I’m getting my movement in - walking outside, breathing, and just being present… then heading out to grab spices for some vegan dishes I’m making. Simple, real-life moments… done on purpose.

Because this journey isn’t about perfection.

It’s about choosing on purpose, what you’re doing, how you’re moving, and how you’re showing up.

So let me ask you…

✨ What are you being intentional about today?

If you’re ready to do this differently…

to release the weight - physically, emotionally, and mentally

You’re in the right place.

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Welcome to Fun Food Friday - where we learn how to enjoy the foods we love… differently.

Today’s feature is a signature dessert: ✨ Blueberry Blast ✨

Creamy, naturally sweet, and satisfying - without working against your goals.

Because this isn’t about restriction…

It’s about awareness.

It’s about shifting how you think about food.

👉 You don’t have to give up dessert.

You just have to rethink it.

Inside my eCookbooks, you’ll find colorful, simple, and realistic recipes that help you enjoy the process - without feeling like you’re missing out.

From Bright Starts to Dinner Is Ready to It’s All About Dessert…

this is about creating a lifestyle that actually works.

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🎧 Follow for daily encouragement + real conversations about releasing the weight—physically, emotionally, and mentally.

This 10-minute Thrive Thursday session introduces a different way to move using low-impact activation with the LifePro vibration plate. Whether you’re recovering from injury, just getting started, or simply looking for a sustainable approach, this is about meeting your body where it is.

MoveLite™ is built on simple, intentional movement that fits your life - because around here, we don’t do hard… we do what works.

If you’re ready to start moving forward, this is your moment.

Click SHOP → What I Actually Use to get your vibration plate and tools used in this session.

🎯 This is Day 4 of the challenge… have you started?

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🎧 Follow for real conversations around releasing the weight - physically, mentally, and emotionally.

In today’s episode of the 30-Day Rethinking Weight series, we’re breaking down one of the most overlooked pieces of the puzzle: oil.

From “healthy oils” to fried foods, calories add up fast—without ever making you feel full. And while the world debates seed oils vs. olive oil… we’re asking a different question:

👉 How much are you actually consuming?

This isn’t about fear.

This isn’t about restriction.

This is about awareness.

Because when you understand what’s really happening… everything starts to shift.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still not seeing results—this conversation is for you.

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🎧 Follow for real conversations around releasing the weight—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

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This is Intentional Tuesday - and we’re starting with something simple… but powerful: breathing.

Most of us don’t even realize it… but we’ve been living in shallow, rushed breathing - and it keeps our bodies in a constant state of stress. Today, we pause. We reconnect. We reset.

This isn’t about perfection… it’s about awareness.

Take a moment with me… breathe… and ask yourself:

What am I doing today… intentionally?

Because one intentional step can shift everything.

🎻 Music by The Barefoot Violinist | https://TheBarefootViolinist.com | @TheBarefootViolinist

🌐 Visit: https://RethinkingWeight.com

🧵 Clothing Design by https://ArtbyHUI.com

📚 Get your eCookBooks / Workout Equipment - under SHOP

🎁 Grab your FREE Gift on the homepage

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This conversation breaks down:

• Why many businesses get denied by banks

• What options are available right now

• How funding decisions are really being made

• What business owners can do to position themselves for fast approval

If you’re looking to grow, expand, or simply stay ahead, this episode offers real insight into how to access capital when timing matters most.

💡 Funding Highlights (Mentioned in This Episode):

• Funding available up to $1,000,000

• Decisions in as little as 1–2 days

• Soft credit pull

• Flexible approval options

• Consideration for lower credit profiles (including ~500 FICO)

• Bankruptcies and tax liens may be considered

🎧 Listen now and learn what’s possible.

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In this honest conversation, I sit down with my friend, I call her my twin - she's a wife, mother of five, and woman of faith, as she shares the unseen weight she carried, the shift into empty nest life, and what it looks like to finally choose herself.

We talk about getting healthy, letting go of guilt and clutter, and trusting God’s next move in this new season.

If you’re navigating change, rediscovering yourself, or ready to release the weight you’ve been carrying… this one is for you.

Anxiety. Depression. The habits we build to survive.

In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Mental Health Therapist Alexandra Shloss to talk honestly about what’s happening beneath the surface. Why do we stay stuck in certain patterns? How do anxiety and depression quietly shape our decisions, our bodies, and our relationships?

This episode isn’t about judgment. It’s about understanding.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted by your own thoughts, or unsure where to start — this conversation is for you.

You are not weak. You are not broken. And you are not alone.

At just 23 years old, she stepped away from a high-energy dance career — but her eating habits didn’t shift with her lifestyle.

In this episode of The Journey Is Real, we unpack food relationships, organic myths, fasting resets, and the mindset behind losing 75 pounds.

If you think transformation only comes later in life… think again.

This is real life. Real awareness. Real change.

In this episode of The Journey Is Real, Bonnie Karr-Schuerhoff shares a powerful story about emotional scars, the patterns formed in our earliest years, and the hard work of breaking free from the chains that quietly follow us into adulthood.

We talk about the decades of change in a woman’s body, from young adulthood to menopause, and how hormonal shifts impact our emotions, weight, identity, and sense of control. And we don’t stop there.

We also explore what happens when God begins to work on your heart, your mind, and the places you thought were too wounded to heal.

This is about release.

This is about awareness.

This is about freedom.

Press play — this one will stay with you.

It’s raw. It’s real. It’s the truth behind the transformation.

In this episode, I share the journey no one saw - the emotional weight, the silent struggles, the faith, the setbacks, and the small victories that changed everything. This isn’t just about losing pounds. It’s about losing shame, fear, and the belief that I wasn’t enough.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your body, your habits, or your own thoughts… this one is for you.

What if you were never the problem?

In this debut episode of the Rethinking Weight Podcast, we open the door to a new kind of conversation, one rooted in compassion, truth, and lasting transformation.

This isn’t about shame, perfection, or another quick fix. It’s about learning to release the weight, physically, emotionally, and mentally, and stepping into a healthier, more peaceful relationship with your body.

If you’re tired of starting over or carrying the weight alone… this space was created for you.

Take a breath. You’re not broken, and you don’t have to walk this journey by yourself.

Follow the podcast so you never miss a conversation designed to help you release the weight - physically, emotionally, and mentally.