OYS - Own Your Shift

Virginia Bain
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Welcome to "Own Your Shift" The podcast for women who are done playing small and ready to own their health, mindset, and midlife glow-up. I'm Virginia, your no-BS guide to navigating your 40s and beyond with humor, real talk, and a whole lot of transformation. Because let's be honest, midlife isn't a crisis, it's a damn upgrade. So, if you're ready to laugh, level up, and shift into your best self—hit that follow button and let's do this!

  1. 10 hrs ago

    How a Fitness Journey Can (Negatively) Impact Your Career If You're Not Prepared.

    Have you ever started a fitness journey only to realize that the hardest part isn't the workouts or meal prep... it's navigating your career? If you're a leader, executive, entrepreneur, sales professional, or someone whose job involves client dinners, networking events, travel, conferences, and after-work drinks, getting healthier can create challenges nobody warns you about. In this episode of Own Your Shift, Virginia shares lessons from coaching high-performing professionals who want to improve their health without sacrificing their careers, relationships, or professional reputation. You'll learn: • How to navigate business dinners without feeling awkward or isolated • Strategies for reducing alcohol while maintaining strong professional relationships • Why many successful professionals struggle once they start prioritizing their health • How to handle comments, pressure, and expectations from coworkers and clients • The leadership skills that transfer directly from the gym to the boardroom • Why fitness isn't just changing your body—it's changing your identity Virginia also explores the unexpected ways a fitness journey can impact confidence, decision-making, resilience, and leadership performance, as well as some of the challenges that come with raising your personal standards. If you've ever wondered how to balance ambitious career goals with ambitious health goals, this episode will give you the practical strategies and mindset shifts you need to succeed in both. Because the goal isn't choosing between career success and personal health. It's learning how to excel at both. If you need more information you can find me on Instagram @virgbain If you are ready to start your fitness journey you can apply for coaching here (limited spaces available) Join the Own Your Shift newsletter for real strategies on mindset, smart meal planning, high-protein recipes, and effective training designed for driven women like you. Join Here!

    19 min
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  3. Jun 18 ·  Video

    From Experience to Income: Building a Business After 40 with Sue B Zimmerman

    Are you hiding your expertise from the world? In this episode of Own Your Shift, I sit down with entrepreneur, speaker, and Instagram expert Sue B. Zimmerman to talk about visibility, reinvention, confidence, and why it's never too late to build something meaningful. Sue has launched multiple successful businesses, built a million-dollar company in her twenties, and now helps entrepreneurs and professionals turn their experience, knowledge, and passion into thriving online brands. We dive into: Why so many women stay invisible online despite having valuable expertise The biggest mindset blocks that keep people playing small How to build confidence through action What Instagram actually takes to grow a business in 2026 The power of relationships, connection, and authentic marketing Reinventing yourself in your 40s, 50s, and beyond Why you're not behind—even if it feels like everyone else has a head start If you've ever wondered whether you're too old, too late, or not qualified enough to put yourself out there, this conversation is your reminder that your experience is your advantage. Your next chapter doesn't require permission. It requires visibility. Thanks for listening to another episode of Own Your Shift. If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might need the reminder that syour next chapter doesn't require permission! Thanks for listening to another episode of Own Your Shift. If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might need the reminder that strength is built in the small daily decisions. Connect With Sue B Leave me a message or feedback on Instagram @virgbain Join the Own Your Shift newsletter for real strategies on mindset, smart meal planning, high-protein recipes, and effective training designed for driven women like you. Join Here! If you're looking for a coach, I have a few openings starting in July. You can apply here to see if we are a good fit.

    30 min

  4. Jun 11

    The Most Powerful Form of Control Isn't What You Think

    What if the real benefit of exercise has nothing to do with losing weight, building muscle, or looking better in the mirror? In this episode of Own Your Shift, Virginia explores why strength training, routines, and simple daily disciplines become so powerful during life's most difficult seasons. When everything around you feels uncertain—your career, relationships, finances, health, or future—it's easy to feel out of control. But while we can't control everything that happens to us, we can control how we show up for ourselves. This episode dives into: Why discipline creates stability when life feels chaotic The surprising mental health benefits of strength training How routines help regulate stress and build resilience The difference between self-punishment and self-respect Why your body can become an anchor during difficult times How small daily habits create unshakable confidence This isn't an episode about getting six-pack abs or chasing perfection. It's about building a foundation strong enough to support you when life gets heavy. Because sometimes the greatest transformation isn't changing your body, it's becoming the kind of person who can weather any storm. Thanks for listening to another episode of Own Your Shift. If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might need the reminder that strength is built in the small daily decisions. Leave me a message or feedback on Instagram @virgbain Join the Own Your Shift newsletter for real strategies on mindset, smart meal planning, high-protein recipes, and effective training designed for driven women like you. Join Here! If you're looking for a coach, I have a few openings starting in July. You can apply here to see if we are a good fit. You can also find me on Substack for daily thoughts and Inspiration: @virginiabain

    14 min
  5. It's not you... It's your nervous system

    Jun 4

    It's not you... It's your nervous system

    So many high-achieving women over 40 feel exhausted, disconnected, emotionally flat, anxious, or stuck in survival mode and immediately assume it's "just hormones." But what if the deeper issue is nervous system dysregulation? In this episode of Own Your Shift, I sit down with Dr. Julie Merriman to discuss the connection between chronic stress, perfectionism, overachievement, burnout, hormones, and the female nervous system. We dive into: why ambitious women often disconnect from their bodies the hidden cost of always "pushing through" nervous system regulation and chronic stress hormones vs survival mode why rest feels uncomfortable for so many women reconnecting to yourself in midlife practical ways to feel grounded, energized, and deeply alive again This conversation is for every woman who looks successful on the outside… but feels exhausted on the inside. Let's Stay Connected:  Follow me on Insta @virgbain  Join the Own Your Shift newsletter for real strategies on mindset, smart meal planning, high-protein recipes, and effective training designed for driven women like you. Join Here! Join me on Substack for daily thoughts and Inspiration: Virginia on Substack Guest Information: Dr. Julie Merrimam  Website: Connect with Julie

    55 min

  6. May 28

    Your Body Is Not a Trashcan

    Somewhere along the way, many of us were taught that wasting food is bad… So instead, we learned to waste our bodies." I want to discuss one of the most normalized unhealthy habits that almost nobody questions: Finishing your food when your body is already done. Not because you're hungry. Not because you need it. Not because it serves you. But because it's there. And if you grew up hearing things like: "There are starving kids somewhere." "Clean your plate." "Don't waste food." "You paid for it, finish it." Then this episode might hit home. Because what sounds harmless can quietly disconnect you from your hunger cues, your body, and your health for decades. If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needed the reminder that health is not just about what we eat… but our relationship with food altogether. And if you're enjoying the podcast, make sure you subscribe, leave a review, and share it on Instagram @virgbain Because sometimes the smallest mindset shifts create the biggest transformations. Don't forget to Join the Own Your Shift newsletter for real strategies on mindset, smart meal planning, high-protein recipes, and effective training designed for driven women like you. Join Here! Join me on Substack for daily thoughts and Inspiration: Coach VB

    20 min
  7. You are not Stuck... Just ready for a Shift

    May 21

    You are not Stuck... Just ready for a Shift

    Today I sit down with to talk about burnout, addiction, reinvention, confidence, and what it really takes to rebuild your life when everything looks "fine" on the outside… but doesn't feel right on the inside. We talk about: • Why so many women feel lost in midlife • The hidden cost of people pleasing • Sobriety, self-worth & starting over • How to stop numbing and start living • Rebuilding confidence one habit at a time If you've been feeling disconnected from yourself, exhausted from carrying everyone else, or stuck in a version of life that no longer fits you… This episode is your reminder: You are not stuck. You are ready for a shift. If this episode spoke to you, send it to a woman who needs the reminder that it is never too late to reinvent yourself. Follow me on Insta @virgbain  Join the Own Your Shift newsletter for real strategies on mindset, smart meal planning, high-protein recipes, and effective training designed for driven women like you. Join Here! Connect with Heather: https://linktr.ee/heathersimco

    45 min

  8. May 14

    Muscle, Confidence & Career Growth

    People will tell you promotions are only about intelligence, experience, and networking. And yes… those things matter. But there's another truth nobody likes saying out loud: The way you look, carry yourself, and show up physically changes how the world responds to you. Not because abs magically make you smarter. But because getting strong changes your confidence, your discipline, your energy, your resilience… and the way people perceive your capability. Welcome back to Own Your Shift; the podcast for women ready to evolve, grow, and create a life that actually feels as good as it looks… 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 why getting in shape, especially building strength and muscle can absolutely change your career. Follow me on Insta @virgbain Join the Own Your Shift newsletter for real strategies on mindset, smart meal planning, high-protein recipes, and effective training designed for driven women like you. Join Here! To Apply for Coaching:

    15 min
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Welcome to "Own Your Shift" The podcast for women who are done playing small and ready to own their health, mindset, and midlife glow-up. I'm Virginia, your no-BS guide to navigating your 40s and beyond with humor, real talk, and a whole lot of transformation. Because let's be honest, midlife isn't a crisis, it's a damn upgrade. So, if you're ready to laugh, level up, and shift into your best self—hit that follow button and let's do this!

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    Virginia Bain
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