There's an old story about a man digging for gold.

He digs and digs and digs.
He puts in the effort.
He sweats.
He gets tired.
He gets frustrated.
And eventually he decides, "There's no gold here."

So he quits.

Then someone else comes along, starts digging in the exact same spot, and within minutes… strikes gold.

Welcome back to Own Your Shift — the podcast where we talk about strength, mindset, leadership, and becoming the strongest version of yourself — while living a real,+ full, life.

And today we're talking about something

That story hits hard because it's not really about gold.
It's about people.
It's about patience.
It's about trust.
It's about what happens when you stop too soon.

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You wake up motivated.
Coffee. Maybe a workout.
You tell yourself, "Today I'm going to be good."

Then Life happens.

Meetings. Emails. Deadlines. Kids. Activites.
You forget to eat. Or you "unconsciously" grab that cookie or doughnut from the lunch room...

And by 8:30pm?

You're standing in your kitchen fist deep in a bag of cookies or chips wondering...

"Why do I have no willpower at night?"

Let me say this clearly.

It's not a willpower problem.
It's a fuelling/under nourished problem.

And today, we're fixing it.

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Let's call it what it is.
The "skinny" movement making a comeback isn't empowerment... it's regression.
And if we're not careful, it's going to age women faster, weaken them, and quietly steal their independence… all while being packaged as "health."

I'm not here to shame bodies.
I am here to protect women.

Because losing muscle?
That's not cosmetic.
That's biological.
And it comes with a cost.

So lets dive in!

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We're Back! after a bit of a pause, the Own Your Shift Podcast is back on regular weekly drops!

Today we are going to talk about something I hear all the time from high-performing women.

"I don't want to come off as intimidating."
"I think I need to be a bit softer."
"I should probably be more approachable."

And every time I hear that, I think the same thing:

Who told you your authority was a problem?

Because here's the truth—we need to stop confusing confidence with coldness and competence with intimidation.

Your authority isn't intimidating.
It's inspiring.

And today, we're going to unpack why you don't need to shrink, soften, or sand down your edges to be respected, liked, or effective.

If there is a topic you would like me to cover

send me a DM on Instagram @virgbain or an email: virgbain@gmail.com

Until next week, keep inspiring and Own Your Shift

Welcome back to Own Your Shift, the podcast where we talk about growth, mindset, and becoming the strongest version of yourself … while still living a life that includes balance, indulgence, and fun. Because living your best life should never mean restriction or guilt.

Today we are going to discuss the holiday guilt trap and how to not just survive the holidays but thrive!!

Let's talk about confidence.
Not the loud, flashy kind, but the quiet, steady kind that lets you walk into a room and know you belong there.

Because here's the truth:
Most women I know… successful, smart, strong, capable women, still question themselves.
They wonder if they're good enough.
If they're qualified enough.
If they should speak up, take the lead, or go for that next step.

And it's not because they lack ability, it's because they've learned to doubt it or have been taught to be small… lets unpack this!!

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Hey there, and welcome back to "Own Your Shift" The space where we get real about navigating your 40s and beyond with humor, honesty, and a whole lot of self-awareness. I'm your host, Virginia Bain, mom, wife, corporate leader, and fitness expert and I'm here to help you own the shifts that come with becoming your best self, inside and out.

You know, one of the hardest things about growth, isn't actually the growing.
It's realizing that the person you used to be doesn't fit anymore.

Maybe it's the version of you who said yes to everything.
The one who poured into everyone else and left herself empty.
The one who hustled for approval, or believed rest was lazy.
The one who once fit perfectly into a certain role, or identity, or dream — and now… doesn't.

And that's okay.
You're not flaky. You're not inconsistent. You're evolving.

And today this is exactly what we are going to discuss.

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Nutrition is noisy. Everywhere you look, there's a new diet, a new 'hack,' or a new food you're apparently supposed to eat every day. And honestly? Most of it's overwhelming. Today I want to cut through the noise and share the simple nutrition rules that I actually live by… rules that keep me strong, lean, energized, and sane.

And let me be clear, I am not about complicated diets or rules that no one can stick to. What I'm going to share today are the nutrition principles I personally follow day in and day out. They're not flashy, but they work.

so let's dive in!

as always, if you liked this episode share it with a friend. If you need nutritional help or exercise programming send me a message.

I'm virgbain on Instagram and you can email me at virginia@teamstronggirls.com