The Magic Hour Podcast | Glow The F*ck Up

Christy Lee Stephens
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Welcome to the Magic Hour Podcast- where we discuss how to glow the f*ck up. Fitness and Life Coach Christy Stephens hosts this podcast discussing all things self expression. From weight loss and health to relationships and sexuality, you will learn tips on how to become more confident in each episode. The creator of the Glow Up Challenge, Christy has coached hundreds of women both privately and in community group settings since 2018 to become healthier inside and out. Christy’s non-conventional views will challenge you to think about different ways to approach your confidence. New episodes every Wednesday!

  1. FEB 11

    What I wish we were taught in sex ed

    Growing up in the South, so much of my experience around puberty, sexuality, and relationships was rooted in shame, fear, and abstinence-only messaging, and I’m unpacking how that shaped my body image, beliefs about pleasure, and understanding of STIs, consent, and self-worth.  We talk about real anatomy (yes, including the clitoris), why pleasure doesn’t cancel out self-respect, how consent can change at any time, and why your sexual choices have nothing to do with your morality. This episode is about normalizing conversations around sex, dismantling shame, and creating a more confident, empowered relationship with your body and your desires. Join my community: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christyleefit/ Need help with your goals in 2026? Apply to work with me: form.typeform.com/to/hkaE5Z?typeform-source=christyleecoaching.typeform.com

    32 min

  2. JAN 22

    How a Friends With Benefits Relationship Helped Me Heal

    Have you ever felt torn between what you want and what you’ve been taught you should want?  Today I’m sharing an honest, unfiltered conversation about pushing past fear, deprogramming sexual shame, and why saying “f**k it, let’s see what happens” completely changed my life. I talk about how a friends-with-benefits experiment unexpectedly turned into a beautiful relationship, why women are taught to feel shame around desire, and how to start questioning the beliefs you’ve inherited about sex, love, and being a “good girl.”  If you feel like you have to be fully healed or perfectly confident before entering a relationship, listen to today's episode to learn how real growth often only happens when another person is there to help trigger it. This is a rambling, vulnerable, no-notes chat about sexuality, self-trust, and letting relationships be a place where healing actually happens. Join my community: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christyleefit/ Need help with your goals in 2026? Apply to work with me: form.typeform.com/to/hkaE5Z?typeform-source=christyleecoaching.typeform.com

    19 min

  3. JAN 14

    Should I be living the soft life?

    Let's talk about the tension between grind culture and the soft life. I share my honest thoughts on goals, femininity, pushing yourself, and why I believe the pendulum has swung too far in both directions and how real growth lives in the nuance. We talk about fitness, confidence, body image, and what it actually means to listen to yourself while still doing hard things. If you’ve ever felt confused about whether you should rest or push, be soft or go all in, this episode is my perspective on creating a balanced, intentional life that actually works for you. Join my community: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christyleefit/ Need help with your goals in 2026? Apply to work with me: form.typeform.com/to/hkaE5Z?typeform-source=christyleecoaching.typeform.com

    28 min

  4. JAN 7

    I was so scared to restart my fitness journey

    Last January, I was scared to even set goals. I didn’t trust myself to follow through. I was coming out of a divorce, living alone for the first time, and feeling disconnected from my body and confidence. And yet… that January changed my life. In this episode, I walk you through: Why setting goals feels terrifying when you’ve let yourself down beforeHow confidence is built before the transformation, not afterThe exact systems I used to stay consistent when motivation wasn’t thereWhy courage doesn’t feel empowering (and why that’s normal)How to approach January without pressure to “reinvent yourself,” but still move forwardThis is part pep talk, part practical strategy, and part reminder that you are not broken, you just need systems that actually support you. Join my community: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christyleefit/ Need help with your goals in 2026? Apply to work with me: form.typeform.com/to/hkaE5Z?typeform-source=christyleecoaching.typeform.com

    30 min

  5. 12/31/2025

    What I learned in 2025 as a 37 year old recovering from divorce

    In this end-of-year episode of Magic Hour, I’m reflecting on the biggest lessons I learned in 2025 and how completely different my life feels compared to this time last year. I’m sharing what it actually looked like to rebuild my body, my confidence, and my community after starting over. From navigating grief and healing, to dating again, to learning how to trust myself through discomfort, this episode is a real, unfiltered look at what actually creates change. Not motivation. Not overnight success. But time, consistency, and doing a whole lot of shit I didn’t want to do. If you’re ending this year feeling stuck, behind, discouraged, or wondering if real change is possible for you... I want this to be your reminder that you’re not broken, you’re not too late, and your next year can look completely different than this one. What if it all works out? Join my community: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christyleefit/ Need help with your goals in 2026? Apply to work with me: form.typeform.com/to/hkaE5Z?typeform-source=christyleecoaching.typeform.com

    25 min

  6. 11/12/2025

    8 Wake Up Calls For The Last 8 Weeks of 2025

    How will you spend the last 8 weeks of the year? Today I'm talking about the wake-up calls that have shifted everything: letting go of “rot culture,” building momentum after burnout, and finding the courage to keep showing up even when it’s messy. I open up about love, divorce, dating, and rediscovering who I am in the process. It’s vulnerable, it’s grounding, and it’s your reminder that it’s never too late to turn things around. 00:00 — Welcome & Why I Hit Record Unplanned 02:15 — The Wake-Up Call: Time Isn’t Waiting 05:42 — “Rot Culture” and Breaking the Cycle of Numbness 09:18 — Motivation vs. Discipline: Taking Action Anyway 13:44 — Healing, Dating, and Redefining Self-Expression 18:07 — Dopamine Detox & Learning Real Fulfillment 22:30 — The Truth About People Pleasing 26:55 — It’s Never Too Late to Change Join my community: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christyleefit/ Need help with your goals this year? Apply to work with me: form.typeform.com/to/hkaE5Z?typeform-source=christyleecoaching.typeform.com

    29 min

  7. 10/24/2025

    Fat loss 101 Day 3: You’re Working Hard.. Why Aren’t You Seeing Results??

    In this final episode of my Fat Loss 101 series, I’m breaking down the real reasons you might not be seeing results, even when it feels like you’re doing everything right. From overtraining and under-eating to sneaky mindset traps, I’m giving you the honest truth about what’s keeping you stuck and how to finally move forward. I’m also sharing a few client stories that show exactly what happens when you stop guessing, get strategic, and trust the process. If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and actually see results that last, this one’s for you. 00:00 – Welcome to The Magic Hour ✨ 00:25 – Fat Loss 101 Recap + What’s Coming Today 01:18 – Why You’re Working Hard but Still Stuck 02:33 – Common Mistake #1: Overtraining 03:43 – Client Story: Scaling Back to See Results 06:49 – Why “More” Isn’t Always Better 09:06 – Common Mistake #2: Undereating 12:10 – Podcast Chaos ft. My Cat 🐾 13:01 – Common Mistake #3: Letting Yourself Off the Hook 15:54 – The Truth About Mindset & Accountability 17:42 – Why Coaching Helps You Stay Consistent 19:17 – Common Mistake #4: Lack of Patience 21:13 – The Hard Truth About Fat Loss 23:28 – Client Story: Breaking All-or-Nothing Cycles 27:56 – Why Now Is the Best Time to Start 29:34 – How to Apply for Coaching: form.typeform.com/to/hkaE5Z?typeform-source=christyleecoaching.typeform.com Join my community: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christyleefit/ Need help with your goals this year? Apply to work with me: form.typeform.com/to/hkaE5Z?typeform-source=christyleecoaching.typeform.com

    32 min

  8. 10/23/2025

    Day 2 of Fat Loss 101: The Emotional Weight You Carry is Making the Physical Weight Stay On

    I’m opening up about something most people don’t talk about when it comes to fat loss: the emotional weight that keeps you from releasing the physical weight. I’m sharing my own story of grief, trauma, and rebuilding after divorce — and how healing my emotions completely changed my body, my energy, and the way I see myself. We’ll talk about how emotional stress impacts your metabolism, what really happens in your body when you’re stuck in survival mode, and how to start creating safety again so your body can finally let go. This one’s close to my heart. It’s raw, it’s honest, and it’s all about learning to give yourself grace while doing the work. 00:00 – Intro / Welcome to Day 2 02:15 – My story of grief, trauma, and rebuilding after divorce 07:30 – How emotional stress impacts fat loss 11:45 – Why your body resists fat loss in survival mode 14:10 – The truth about cortisol and stress 17:50 – Simple nervous system regulation tools 21:05 – “Checking out” vs. intentional rest 25:40 – Journal prompts and rituals for emotional release 28:30 – Recap + Code word for free guide Join my community: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christyleefit/ Need help with your goals this year? Apply to work with me: form.typeform.com/to/hkaE5Z?typeform-source=christyleecoaching.typeform.com

    29 min
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Welcome to the Magic Hour Podcast- where we discuss how to glow the f*ck up. Fitness and Life Coach Christy Stephens hosts this podcast discussing all things self expression. From weight loss and health to relationships and sexuality, you will learn tips on how to become more confident in each episode. The creator of the Glow Up Challenge, Christy has coached hundreds of women both privately and in community group settings since 2018 to become healthier inside and out. Christy’s non-conventional views will challenge you to think about different ways to approach your confidence. New episodes every Wednesday!

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