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. 4d ago

    Vulnerable: What has actually changed since I've lost weight

    What if losing weight isn't about shrinking yourself, but about getting your life back? For a long time, I felt like I was surviving instead of living. After my divorce, I gained weight while navigating one of the hardest seasons of my life, and while I don't regret doing what I needed to do to make it through, I can't ignore how much that extra weight impacted my confidence, my relationships, my sex life, my self-expression, and even my ability to move comfortably in my own body. In this vulnerable, unscripted episode, I'm sharing what life was really like during that season, what changed when I finally felt ready to focus on my health again, and why I think we've become a little too comfortable pretending weight loss doesn't matter when deep down, for many of us, it does. If you've ever felt uncomfortable in your body, avoided photos, dreaded getting dressed, struggled with confidence, or wondered whether getting fitter would actually make a difference in your life, this conversation is for you. In This Episode: My divorce, survival mode, and gaining weightThe emotional toll of feeling uncomfortable in my bodyWhy confidence isn't just about appearanceHow weight loss impacted my dating life and sex lifeThe surprising physical changes that happened with losing just a little weightWhy I believe we need to stop pretending weight loss doesn't matterHow to keep moving forward even during difficult seasons of lifeChapters: 00:00 Welcome back & life update 03:15 Divorce, survival mode, and weight gain 08:20 The emotional impact of not recognizing myself 12:15 Dating, body image, and intimacy struggles 16:35 Deciding to focus on weight loss again 19:15 Confidence returning after just one month 22:00 Fashion, self-expression, and feeling like myself again 25:10 How weight loss changed my sex life 29:00 Moving easier, stretching easier, living easier 31:45 Why weight loss matters more than we're willing to admit 36:15 Stop pretending you don't care 39:30 How to prioritize your goals during hard seasons 43:10 Final thoughts & encouragement If this episode resonated with you, send me a DM on Instagram and let me know your biggest takeaway. I love hearing from you and having these conversations together. 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

  2. Apr 15

    I started a GLP1: How GLP1's work and What I think So Far

    Today I'm opening up about a decision I never thought I’d make: starting a GLP-1.  I  share the full, unfiltered journey behind it. I talk through my initial fear and judgment, what finally shifted my perspective, and why I chose to use this as a tool in this season of my life despite being a coach. I break down what GLP-1s actually are and how they work, while also diving into the realities of fat loss, muscle and bone health, and the importance of using this tool responsibly.  My life, body, and priorities have changed over the past year, and I want to talk about why fat loss feels different for me right now, and what I’ve learned from both my own experience and my clients. We get into the biggest misconceptions, how to approach this in a healthy and sustainable way, and why building habits, understanding nutrition, and strength training matter more than ever. I also talk about the shame and stigma surrounding this topic, especially for women, and why I believe we need more honest conversations like this. 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

    39 min

  3. Feb 27

    How to lose fat if you're neurodivergent

    In this episode, I’m getting real about a tough week, experimenting with coming off medication, and how that experience sparked a deeper conversation around navigating fat loss with a neurodivergent brain. I share my own journey with anxiety, ADHD, OCD tendencies, and sobriety, and why “just be consistent” advice doesn’t work for so many of us. We dive into practical, realistic systems that actually support follow-through, like building lists that work with your brain, simplifying meal planning, using your calendar effectively, leaning on support, and focusing on small, momentum-building wins instead of all-or-nothing thinking. If you’ve ever felt frustrated trying to stay consistent with fitness or fat loss, this episode will help you feel seen, and give you tools to finally work with your brain instead of against it. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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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