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Creating Her Best Life

Shannan Christiansenbflycoaching.libsyn.com
It's time to create your best life. The life that you want and deserve. It starts with simple steps forward and Shannan can show you how. Coaching will change your life. This podcast is designed to help you heal, find more happiness, and create the life of your dreams. Your host Shannan Christiansen is a Fortune 100 Executive and Master Coach. She was a single mom, overweight, and barely making it through the day. She changed her life, lost the weight, found the love of her life, got her MBA, and started living her best life. She now coaches women to do the same. Each week, we’ll explore the thoughts and feelings that contribute to the struggles many women have. Shannan will use her experience as a Master Coach to share real life examples, tools and tips to help you change the way you think so you can experience real transformation. To learn more, visit bflycoaching.com.
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Episodes

Ep #220: No Need for Motivation

Do you ever think I just need more motivation or willpower? Motivation is a feeling. It lasts about 90 seconds. It is influenced by external factors such as immediate rewards or the intensity of a specific goal, which can quickly diminish or change. When you keep relying on the need for motivation, you will stay the same. You will stay stuck. I believe that we have used motivation more as an excuse. It’s our primitive brain wanting us to stay the same, to stay comfortable. Listen in to find out ...

Dec 13, 202311 minEp. 220

Ep #219: Overcoming the Negotiation with Food

Have you ever felt food noise in your head? I want this, I need to have this, I have the urge to eat this is constant. It can be overwhelming, and you just want it to stop. Maybe you tell yourself that you are going to do everything right today, but halfway through the day, you start thinking thoughts or having the urge to eat something you didn’t want to eat. Maybe you’ve done this cycle like me. I had done this cycle for so long that I was sick of it and I just wanted the food noise to quiet. ...

Dec 06, 202313 minEp. 219

Ep #218: But I Just Love Food

Do you just love food and maybe even feel like there are certain food that you can't control yourself around. Maybe you think it provides comfort or that it has "been there" for you. In this episode, I give you my take and what to do to help you lose weight. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/218 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristiansen

Nov 29, 202320 minEp. 218

Ep #217: I Just Keep Telling the Same Old Story

Have you ever just been tired of your story around weight? In this episode, lets talk about how this old story is keeping you overweight or the resistance to it..... Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/217 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristiansen

Nov 22, 202316 minEp. 217

Ep #216 – Is Snacking and Grazing Hurting Your Weight Loss?

Are you a snacker or a grazer? Some people are and some are not. Before I lost my weight, I had a fear of being hungry. I would always make sure that I had snacks available. In today’s episode, I talk about snacking and how it might be showing up for you and I give you my take on what to do about it. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/216 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristiansen

Nov 15, 202315 minEp. 216

Ep #215: Should I Journal?

Ever wanted to be a Journaler? Someone who just solved all their problems thought journaling and that you must do it to lose weight. Well, I have a different thought about it and it even includes a snack. If you want to know a better way than journaling and lose the pressure of it, listen to this episode. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/215 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristiansen

Nov 08, 202314 minEp. 215

Ep #214: Comfort Food Cravings: Why you Overeat When You're Under the Weather

Have you ever not felt well and still want to eat all the things. In this episode, I teach you why and what to do. It is that time of year where cold, sickness, and exhaustion hit and this episode, I give you some tips so you can stay on plan. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/214 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristiansen

Nov 01, 202312 minEp. 214

Ep #213: Making This Holiday Season Different

The last 2 months of the year, you maybe powering down. Maybe the holidays are amazing for you and maybe they are really hard. In this episode I share 4 tips so you can make the holiday season different. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/213 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristiansen

Oct 25, 202311 minEp. 213

Ep #212: Breaking the Cycle, How to Overcome the Common Pitfalls of Dieting

Diets focus on short-term results and quick fixes. Diets are often too restrictive and unsustainable. Until you heal the core issue, you will just gain weight back. In today’s episode of the podcast, I share why diets don’t work long-term and I give you my take on what to do. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/212 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristiansen

Oct 18, 202319 minEp. 212

Ep #211: Building Inner Strength, How to Not Quit

Have you ever found a new diet program and felt so much excitement but then over time started to qive up? In this episode, I share the triggers to know why you quit and then what to do about it. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/211 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristiansen

Oct 11, 202323 minEp. 211

Bonus Episode: Ready to Finish Strong?

Ever feel like you don't recognize yourself in the mirror? Feel like you have already missed out on 2023 and you might as well throw in the towel? Listen to this episode to learn how to feel better and finish 2023 strong. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/FSBONUS2023 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristiansen

Oct 08, 20236 min

Ep #210: Unlocking Time - Your Key to Weight Loss Success

Time. We make the excuse that we don’t have enough time to do the things for ourselves. We don’t have time to live the life we dream about. Creating time for me is prioritizing what matters and being honest with myself on time has helped me to create a life of my dreams, to lose weight, have the career and business I want, and to show up for all the humans in my life. This is available for you to. In today’s episode of the podcast, I challenge you to find the real reason why you don’t have time ...

Oct 04, 202318 minEp. 210

Ep #209: Eating What You Love is the Key

Have you ever eaten foods that you don't like because you thought it would help you lose weight? Maybe you convinced yourself that you could do it for just a few months, lose weight, and then go back to "normal" food that you like. In this episode, you will learn why that has kept you dieting and frustrated. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/209 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristiansen

Sep 27, 202315 minEp. 209

Ep #208: Are Weekends Your Downfall?

Do you do good all week and then overeat on the weekends, sabotaging any success you have already had? In this episode, I share why it happens and what to do. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/208 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristiansen

Sep 20, 202316 minEp. 208

Ep #207: 3 Simple Steps to Get Started Today

Join me as I share 3 simple steps to start losing weight today. These 3 steps work together, are simple and you can start them today. You don't want to miss this one. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/207 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristiansen

Sep 13, 202316 minEp. 207

Ep #206: When You Need Lifting Up

In today’s episode, I share my love letter to you. You have spent too much brain power on the number on the scale or on what you look like. You have put yourself on the back burner long enough. You are full of talents and capabilities. You are a nurturer. You are love. You are enough. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/206 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristiansen

Sep 06, 202310 minEp. 206

Ep #205: How Denying Yourself Has Kept You Overweight

In today’s episode, you will discover when we deny our favorite foods or we start labeling food as good or bad, we create a disconnect in our brains. You may have created a story in your mind that eating everything, whatever you want, is freedom. I am going to give you my take on the magical combination and what true freedom is. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/205 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristiansen

Aug 30, 202318 minEp. 205

Ep #204: How Your Inner Critic is Undermining Your Success

In today’s episode, you will discover how your inner critic is undermining your success. The worst critic is the one that’s living in your own brain. It is important to understand how this inner critic is showing up in your life so that you can change the story and dialogue that you have with yourself. Starting to challenge those beliefs and starting to talk to yourself more than you listen is how to create different results. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/204...

Aug 23, 202315 minEp. 204

Ep #203: Who You Are vs. Roles You Play

In today’s episode, you will discover how we have defined ourselves by our role instead of who we really are. We have forgotten what we want for ourselves. I give you my take on how to decide and create what you want for your life. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/203 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristiansen

Aug 16, 202317 minEp. 203

Ep #202: What You Can Learn From Maintenance Stars

In today’s episode, I talk with Coaches Dana, Kelly, and Sharon and they share their tips and tools for getting to and staying in maintenance. Trust the process of changing your thoughts and mindset. Learn what the keys to success are in this episode from ladies who have been in maintenance for years. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/202 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristiansen

Aug 09, 202323 minEp. 202

Ep #201: Why Do You Want To Stop Resisting?

In today’s episode, you will discover how resistance comes in many different forms. Resistance keeps you pushing back and not moving forward. It keeps you in the same place, but expecting different results. I talk with Coach Jenn and Coach Sharon about how resistance has shown up in their lives and the lives of their clients. They share tips on how to move out of resistance and into action by taking the next step. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/201 Follow me o...

Aug 02, 202320 minEp. 201

Ep #200: What to Do When You Are Beginning This Work

In today’s episode, you will discover how Transform Boss Weight Loss has made a difference in the lives of Coach Nancy and Coach Dana. They share their experiences and tips to help others get off the diet roller coaster for good. They share how changing their mindset allows them to live in freedom. Don’t keep waiting. You can live in freedom today. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/200 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristiansen

Jul 26, 202314 minEp. 200

Ep #199: How Doing Something Different Changed Everything

Shannan talks weight loss with Coach Kelly and Coach Andrea. They share their experiences in Transform Boss Weight Loss and offer some tips that brought them success. In today’s episode, you will discover how your thoughts determine your actions and your outcomes. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/199 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristiansen

Jul 19, 202320 minEp. 199

Ep #198: Are You Really Stressed?

For so long, I wanted things to be calm and perfect before I allowed myself to show up for myself. I would put myself off when things became stressful or there were too many bothers. Life isn’t going to be happy, joyful and positive all of the time. In today’s episode, you will discover my take on how to take care of yourself when things become stressful in living the human experience. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/198 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristia...

Jul 12, 202311 minEp. 198

Ep #197: You Never Have to Start Over Again

This thought I need to start over comes up for ladies on the diet roller coaster. It is a belief that we are going to do it perfect this time, you may be thinking if I can just get back on track. This keeps you puddling. I am going to teach you how to overcome this belief. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/197 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristiansen

Jul 05, 202311 minEp. 197

Ep #196: Did You Think Your Life Would Be Different?

We have a plan and then things change. We thought things would be different and we can get lost in an identity. We think things should have been different and it causes a lot of suffereing. If you have ever had fear of loose skin or having the perfect body, you will want to listen to this one. This keeps you emotionally eating and also feel bad for something that you cannot change. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/196 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristiansen...

Jun 28, 202314 minEp. 196

Ep #195: Lose This to Lose Weight for Good

Have you placed so much pressure on yourself to lose weight that you feel like a pressure cooker? I used to tell myself that if I could just lose 15-20 pounds this month, I would do better but it led to restriction and overeating. If you lose this ONE thing, it will help you get off the diet roller coaster. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/195 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristiansen

Jun 21, 202314 minEp. 195

Ep #194: Who do you surround yourself with?

In today’s episode, you will discover: How who you surround yourself with influences you. It is up to you to determine if you are going to take on others’ thoughts and beliefs or if you are going to become your own boss and decide what you want to think and believe. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/194 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristiansen

Jun 14, 202315 minEp. 194

Ep 193: How This One Book Can Change Your Weight Loss Journey

This Book has had a big impact in how I view my wins and gives lots of tools to start to think differently. Coach Jenn joins me to share her experience and how she is implementing the tools and sharing them with her client. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/193 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristiansen

Jun 07, 202320 minEp. 193

Ep 192: Why Do Relationships Matter in Weight Loss?

Ladies wonder why I teach on relationships when I am a weight loss coach and I tell you why in this episode. Coach Jenn and I give tips on how to have better relationships and how they can help you lose weight. Get more information and show notes here: https://bflycoaching.com/192 Follow me on Instagram: @shannanchristiansen

May 31, 202323 minEp. 192
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