In this episode, I talk about one of the biggest challenges my clients face—people pleasing, especially around food and the holidays. December brings more gatherings, more comments, more food pushers… and more pressure to say yes when what we really want is to stay aligned with our goals.

I share why people pleasing feels so tempting in the moment and how it actually connects back to our primitive survival instincts. I walk through common situations—like taking a drink you don’t want, eating something because someone made it “for you,” or choosing food based on how you think others will judge you.

I also teach you how to stop people pleasing by:

• deciding ahead of time what you truly want,
• understanding your “why,” and
• choosing thoughts on purpose when comments or pressure come your way.

And if you’ve been calling yourself a “people pleaser,” I show you how to shift into the identity of a recovering people pleaser so you can start honoring your own decisions with more confidence.

This episode will help you enter the holidays—and the new year—feeling more grounded, intentional, and committed to saying yes to yourself.

Interested in speaking with me about how we can work together? Click here to head to my website: https://www.modernbodymodernlife.com/ and schedule a free consultation with me.

In this episode, I share the mindset shifts and simple strategies I use — and teach my clients — to enjoy Thanksgiving or any holiday without overeating, overdrinking, or abandoning the habits that make you feel your best. I walk you through how I changed my own old patterns and how you can feel calm, confident, and in control around food during celebrations.

✨ Key Takeaways

• Why I used to overeat on holidays and the thoughts that kept me stuck.
• The mindset work that changed everything, including the belief that the day isn’t about the food.
• The thoughts I practice now, like “I can want something and not eat it” and “I want to feel good tonight.”
• The simple plan I follow on Thanksgiving so I enjoy myself without stuffing myself.
• How I manage my primitive brain, which always wants instant gratification.
• Why choosing intentional discomfort leads to feeling proud instead of regretful.

Interested in speaking with me about how we can work together? Click here to head to my website: https://courtneygraycoaching.com/ and schedule a free consultation with me.

In this episode, I share the one mindset shift that helped me finally get stronger in my 40s. For years, I held myself back with the thought, “I don’t want to hurt myself.” I break down how this belief keeps so many women stuck, why avoiding challenge actually increases our risk of injury as we age, and what changed for me when I finally let go of that fear.

I also share the conversations with my son, my husband, and even insights from big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton that completely transformed how I think about strength, aging, and discomfort. This episode will inspire you to push yourself, lift heavier, and trust your ability to adapt and grow.

What I Cover

• The surprising research on muscle loss in women as we age
• The real thought that stops most women from getting stronger
• How lifting heavier (and allowing discomfort) changed my strength quickly
• Why occasional injury is part of growth—not a sign to stop
• How I balance pushing myself with listening to my body

Key Takeaway

If you want to get stronger, you must shift the thoughts that are keeping you comfortable. Building strength requires mental courage, physical challenge, and a willingness to experience small setbacks along the way. You can become stronger than you think—at any age.

Interested in speaking with me about how we can work together? Click here to head to my website: https://courtneygraycoaching.com/ and schedule a free consultation with me.