In this heartfelt episode of The Fieldswell Podcast, Lauren Fields sits down with Stacie Fleming—founder of Esprit de Femme, nutritionist, former fashion journalist, and advocate for joyful living—to explore how life's greatest interruptions can become the foundation for your most meaningful reinvention. After spending more than a decade living her dream life in Paris, Stacie returned to the U.S., where a series of unexpected events—including an ovarian cancer diagnosis, sobriety, and the loss of the identity she had built abroad—changed the course of her life forever.

Together, Lauren and Stacie discuss the French philosophy of joie de vivre, why joy and beauty are essential ingredients for healing, and how presence—not perfection—is the true foundation of wellness. Stacie shares how dressing up for chemotherapy became her "Chemo Catwalk," why movement and dance played a vital role in her recovery, and how learning to savor life's ordinary moments transformed the way she approaches health, purpose, and happiness.

The conversation also explores identity reinvention, sobriety, nervous system healing, faith, community, and why wellness isn't about endlessly optimizing yourself—it's about reconnecting with who you truly are. Through her work, Stacie now helps women move from survival mode into a life filled with joy, confidence, purpose, and embodied aliveness.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why joy isn't frivolous—it's a powerful tool for healing
• How Paris transformed Stacie's perspective on wellness and pleasure
• The life-changing lessons she learned through cancer and sobriety
• Why presence is more valuable than constantly chasing the next achievement
• How identity shifts begin by remembering who you've always been
• The healing power of movement, dance, and community
• Why "Healthy is the New Chic" is more than a tagline—it's a philosophy
• Practical ways to reconnect with joy and create a life you can't wait to wake up to

Key Takeaways:

The most profound transformation isn't becoming someone new—it's remembering who you've always been beneath the expectations, survival mode, and distractions. When you prioritize joy, beauty, presence, and purpose, you don't just heal—you become fully alive.

Connect with Stacie:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblondecherie/

Website: https://staciefleming.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theblondecherie

Connect with Lauren:

https://laurenfields.komi.io/

Website: https://www.fieldswell.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenfields/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurfields/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurfields

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fieldswell

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