Ladies, if money talk makes your eyes glaze over... or you secretly worry you’re “bad” at it... this is THE episode for you.

I’m bringing in my girl Tess Smith, a financial educator who is the exact OPPOSITE of some stiff suit yelling on TV. (No jargon. No shame. No calculator required.)

She’s keeping it SIMPLE and real, because money stress is one of the biggest weights we all carry… especially in midlife. And Magic Makers, you deserve better than flying blind or feeling stuck.

In this fun conversation, we cover:

✅ Why “bougie broke” is keeping too many women trapped (good bye Stanley cup)

✅ The sneaky ways we’re held hostage by money beliefs

✅ How to build financial freedom, yes, even if you feel like its “too late”

✅ Why having a million bucks isn’t the only way to retire well

✅ What your 401k should actually be doing for you (and what Tess wishes every woman knew)

If you’ve ever said:

“I’m bad with money…”

“I missed the boat…”

“I’ll figure it out later…”

…it’s TIME to listen. This could change everything.

👉 Hit play and if you love it, take a screenshot and tag me + @wealthwithtess

Links:

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

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

Website: http://www.kimbarnesjefferson.com

FREE Quiz – Is Your Metabolism Tired AF? https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/metabolism-makeover
FREE Guilt Free Alcohol Guide https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/alcohol_evergreen_2025podcast/

Tess Smith https://www.wealthwithtess.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wealthwithtess/

FREE beginner investing resources https://www.moneyconfidentclub.com/

Books mentioned

I’ll teach you to be rich https://amzn.to/4k0wSEY
The Millionaire Next Door https://amzn.to/4ecxE0g
The Psychology of Money https://amzn.to/4kSNu2F

Okay magic makers, if you've ever thought maintenance was just code for “you're stuck,” then buckle up, because today’s Fit Girl Magic podcast episode is about to blow that myth straight outta your protein shake.

I’m diving DEEP into the most underrated phase of fat loss: MAINTENANCE (aka the peaceful middle ground where your metabolism gets to breathe and your sanity comes back).

If you’ve been stuck in the all-or-nothing hustle, this is your permission slip to chill the F out… strategically.

Here’s what I’m breaking down:

· Why reverse dieting was just the appetizer

· The truth about living in a 3–5lb weight range (yep, it’s normal)

· What “boring AF” habits actually create freedom (spoiler: they’re not sexy, but they work)

· Why we need to stop chasing perfection and start chasing consistency

· How to use your real life (not some Pinterest vision board) to map your fat loss seasons

· What it means to live in your damn maintenance house and decorate it with non-negotiables

Plus:

Why cardio might be killing your vibe

Why it’s okay to ditch the clean plate club

Why you don’t have to like tofu to eat like a grown-ass woman

And how to make “rinse and repeat” feel like freedom, not failure

This is THE episode for every woman over 40 who's done being a slave to the scale, tired of starting over, and ready to feel at peace in her body again.

Hit play, take a walk, and prepare to feel seen.

And hey, I’m working on updating my Maintenance Magic ebook when it drops want a copy? Slide into my DMs with the word MAINTENANCE and I’ll hook you up when it’s ready.

Links
FREE Quiz-- Is Your Metabolism Tired AF?
Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitgirlmagic

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

Website: http://www.kimbarnesjefferson.com
FREE Guilt Free Alcohol Guide https://kimbarnesjefferson.lpages.co/alcohol_evergreen_2025

You don’t need another diet.
You need a reason to stop chasing skinny like it’s still 1999.

In this week’s Fit Girl Magic podcast episode, I’m joined by Olivia Young—a coach who gets it. We both work with women who’ve spent years stuck in the “eat less, move more” loop… and it’s just not working anymore. So we’re doing what most people won’t: we’re having the real convo about what it actually takes to feel good in your body, without obsession.

Here’s what we get into:

👉 What performance goals look like (even if you’re not a gym junkie)
👉 Why 15 grams of carbs before your workout might be your new best friend
👉 How stress and sleep quietly sabotage your results (and what to do about it)
👉 Why the scale isn’t telling you the whole story—and never has
👉 How to think like an athlete—even if you're just trying to keep up consistent with your workouts

Plus… why one solid hour in the gym is plenty. You don’t need a 2-hour grind fest to see results. You just need strategy—and to stop letting your hunger be a badge of honor.

Ready to eat more, feel better, and train like a grown woman? Hit play.

👉 Tag @kimjeffersoncoach and @livebeyondthetable and let us know your next performance win.

Screenshot and share if you’re done micromanaging your macros and ready to live, lift, and actually enjoy your body again.

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.

👇

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

Hey Magic Makers — let’s talk about how the scale might be doing you dirty!

Let me guess you are eating “clean,” tracking your food, working out when you can, and still feel like the scale is mocking you?

You’re not broken… but your metabolism might be straight-up exhausted.

In this kickoff to the Metabolism Reset Series, I’m breaking down why your “eat less, move more” strategy isn’t working anymore — and what’s actually going on behind the scenes (hint: it has a LOT to do with stress, muscle loss, and hormonal chaos).

Here's what we're diving into:

▶️ Why 1,200-calorie diets are wrecking your progress

▶️ What your body’s really doing when you’re “doing everything right”

▶️ Why strength training is your midlife BFF

▶️ The unexpected stress that’s slowing your metabolism

▶️ What holding patterns, hormone shifts, and burnout really feel like

▶️ And how to tell if your metabolism is waving the white flag (👋 tired AF)

This episode is part pep talk, part truth bomb, and all about getting back in the driver’s seat of your results — no more celery sticks and shame spirals.

Ready to find out where your metabolism stands?

Take my free quiz: Is Your Metabolism Tired AF?https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/metabolism-makeover-_podcast

Fast. Fun. Zero guilt. Just answers.

Next episode: What to actually do if your metabolism is tired.

If you’re nodding along and thinking “OMG this is me,” share this with a friend who’s tired of trying so damn hard and getting nowhere. It’s time for real talk and real results.

Links:

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

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

Website: http://www.kimbarnesjefferson.com

Feeling stuck AF?

You’re not broken — your intuition’s just been on mute.

Today, I’m chatting with the amazing Isabel Chiara to uncover how to stop sabotaging yourself, trust your gut again, and actually nourish your mind, body, and soul — without feeling like you’re a DIY project that needs constant fixing.

We’re swerving off the usual path and getting real about what’s actually driving your behaviors. (Hint: It’s not your willpower, it’s not your macros, and it’s definitely not a broken metabolism.)

Inside this episode, Isabel and I dig into:

✨ Why ignoring your gut keeps you stuck (and how to trust it again)

✨ How one playground insult can haunt you for decades (and how to finally let it go)

✨ How to shift your vibe from "I suck" ➡️ "I'm magical AF"

✨ Why the scale needs to lose your number (and how to break up with it for good)

✨ How “nourish” became Isabel’s power word for radical mindset shifts

✨ The real reason you reach for unlimited carbs (spoiler: it’s not because you’re weak)

PLUS — Isabel shares her Nourish App — a simple, powerful way to rewire old patterns without spending the next 10 years in therapy.

(She’s even giving you a FREE month to try it out — don't sleep on this!)

If your brain’s been stuck on the same struggle-bus loop, this episode is the permission slip you didn’t know you needed.

👉 TAG US!

Take a screenshot, share it to your stories, and tag:

@kimjeffersoncoach + @nourish_isabelchiara

Tell us: What was your biggest "OMG I needed this" moment?!

Because you, my friend, are already magic. You just needed a reminder.

CONNECT WITH ISABEL:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/isabel.chiari.50
Website https://isabel-chiara.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nourish_isabelchiara/
Nourish app free month https://isabel-chiara.com/podcast-gift/

CONNECT WITH ME:

Links

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

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

FREE metabolism quiz https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/metabolism-makeover
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimjeffersoncoach/

Website: http://www.kimbarnesjefferson.com