Modern Body Modern Life

Courtney Gray
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This podcast is for women who want to lose weight for the very last time.If you know what you should eat, but you can't get yourself to eat it, this podcast will help.  If have dieted, lost weight, only to gain it back, this podcast will help.This is the podcast for women who want to lose weight permanently by learning the mindset & strategy necessary to eat what they know they should eat, and feel in control around food.  What you put in your mouth all starts with your mind, and once you learn how to manage it, living in a body you love the look and feel of is so much easier.Modern Body Modern Life is about so much more than weight loss.  It's about learning to calm the war that goes on in your head when you are constantly thinking about your body and food.  I will be talking about the importance of up leveling your self concept, listening to your body, feeling your emotions instead of turning to food.  I will teach you how hunger is not an emergency, and although food is meant to be enjoyed sometimes, it doesn't always have to be a party in your mouth.Most importantly, the theme of this podcast supports the belief that you can lose weight permanently and be in  your best shape at any age.~Courtney

  1. 4D AGO

    The Magic of Waking Up at 3am....A new way to feel better even if your sleep isn't what it used to be

    In this episode, I’m talking about something so many women experience....sleep changing as we age. Waking up in the middle of the night. Waking up earlier than you want to. And feeling like it’s a problem that needs to be fixed. What I want to offer is that the way you’re thinking about your sleep might be making the sleeping problem worse, AND your missing out on some possible magic. I share a different way to approach those moments, one that creates more calm, more ease, and less frustration. And I also introduce the idea that those early wake-ups might not be something to fight… but something you can actually use. A quiet, peaceful time that can feel grounding, creative, and even a little magical. This episode is really about learning how to feel better—even when your sleep isn’t what it used to be. Courtney I currently work with women privately to achieve their health, mindset, and body goals.  I would love to offer you a consultation HERE to discuss the changes you want to make to create more joy, health, and peace in your body and life.

    22 min

  2. APR 28

    Emotional Eating- Sometimes it's Not That Deep

    In this episode, I’m talking about something that might surprise you when it comes to emotional eating. Sometimes… it’s not that deep. I share a theme I’ve been seeing with several clients lately—where they assume something bigger must be going on, when in reality, it’s often much simpler than that.  We tend to associate emotional eating with big emotions like stress, anxiety, or frustration. But what I want to offer is that it can also come from much lighter, more subtle emotions that are easy to overlook. Things like boredom, hesitation, doubt, or even just a slight sense of discomfort. This episode is about learning how to recognize those moments....especially the ones that show up when you’re about to follow through with something you said you would do. Because often, those emotions don’t even surface until you stop distracting yourself. I also walk you through the difference between escaping emotions and avoiding them, and why that matters if you want to feel more in control of your eating and your habits. This is really about simplifying the process. Not making it more complicated than it needs to be… and realizing that sometimes the thing getting in your way isn’t a deep-rooted issue, it’s just a moment of discomfort you haven’t learned how to sit with yet. If you’ve ever felt like emotional eating doesn’t fully apply to you—but you’re still not where you want to be....this episode will help you start to see what might actually be going on. Enjoy! Courtney I currently work with women privately to achieve their health, mindset, and body goals.  I would love to offer you a consultation HERE to discuss the changes you want to make to create more joy, health, and peace in your body and life.

    31 min

  3. APR 21

    Why you Keep Stopping & Starting Over- a Book Review

    In this episode, I’m talking about a concept that might completely change the way you see yourself and why you keep stopping and starting over. I’m diving into one of my favorite books, The Big Leap, and why it’s been so powerful for me (even after reading it multiple times). We talk about the idea that you may not be lacking discipline or consistency… you might actually be bumping up against an internal limit for how good you allow your life to feel.  I share how this shows up in real life...like doing really well for a stretch and then suddenly falling off track, creating stress where there wasn’t any, or going back to old patterns just when things start to feel easier. This episode is really about understanding your “baseline” - the emotional patterns you’re used to - and how your brain will try to pull you back there, even if it means creating problems. I also walk you through some of the common ways this shows up, from weight loss to relationships to self-worth, and why it has nothing to do with you being weak or doing something wrong. Because when you can recognize what’s happening, you can start to change it. This is about learning how to stay in the good moments a little longer… letting things feel easier… and allowing yourself to actually have what you want without undoing it. If you’ve ever felt like you’re always starting over...or like things go wrong right when they’re going well....this episode will help you understand why, and what you can begin to do differently. Enjoy!  Courtney Get instant access to my free Playbook (Take Control of Your Evening Eating) HERE I currently work with women privately to achieve their health, mindset, and body goals.  I would love to offer you a consultation HERE to discuss the changes you want to make to create more joy, health, and peace in your body and life.

    30 min

  4. APR 14

    Getting Great at Prioritizing Yourself

    In this episode, I’m talking about something that sounds simple… but is actually one of the most important skills you can build if you want to create what you want in your life. Learning how to truly prioritize yourself. I share some of the most common thoughts I see that keep women stuck, things like feeling selfish, worrying about letting people down, or believing your value comes from what you do for others. And what I want to offer is that it’s not your schedule that’s the problem...it’s the way you’re thinking about yourself and your role in your life.  This episode is really about shifting those patterns. Moving from guilt and obligation… to intention and self-respect. I also talk about why this is harder than it sounds. Because prioritizing yourself isn’t just about taking baths and slowing down, it often requires doing hard things, setting boundaries, and being willing to feel discomfort. But when you start doing this work, everything changes. You show up differently in your life, in your relationships, and in the way you take care of yourself. If you’ve been feeling like you’re always last on your own list, this episode will help you start changing that in a way that feels grounded, doable, and empowering. I currently work with women privately to achieve their health, mindset, and body goals.  I would love to offer you a consultation HERE to discuss the changes you want to make to create more joy, health, and peace in your body and life.

    40 min

  5. APR 7

    The Missing Piece to Getting What You Want

    In this episode, I’m talking about what I see as one of the biggest missing pieces when it comes to getting what you want in your life. We spend so much time focusing on doing more, learning more, or finding the right strategy… but what often holds us back isn’t a lack of knowledge, it’s our resistance to discomfort. I share a real-time example from my own life that brought this into focus for me, and how quickly we can want to pull away when something feels uncomfortable, unfamiliar, or a little exposing. This episode is about understanding that if you want to create something new—whether it’s weight loss, confidence, or growth in any area—you’re going to have to be willing to feel things you don’t currently feel. Not because anything has gone wrong, but because you’re stretching into something new. I also talk about how easy it is to misinterpret discomfort as a sign to stop, when in reality, it’s often a sign that you’re exactly where you need to be. This is a powerful shift, because when you stop avoiding discomfort, you open yourself up to so much more possibility. If you’ve been feeling stuck, or like you’re doing all the right things but not getting the results you want, this episode will help you see what might actually be getting in the way—and how to move forward in a completely different way. I currently work with women privately to achieve their health, mindset, and body goals.  I would love to offer you a consultation HERE to discuss the changes you want to make to create more joy, health, and peace in your body and life.

    38 min

  6. MAR 31

    Spending More Time in Positive Emotions

    In this episode, I’m talking about something we all want—feeling better more often in our everyday lives. I share a simple experience that reminded me how much of what we feel isn’t coming from our circumstances, but from the way we’re thinking about them. We spend so much time dreading things or focusing on what’s not working, and very little time actually noticing when things go well. I introduce the idea of negativity bias, how our brains are wired to focus on the negative, and why, if we don’t manage that on purpose, we’ll naturally spend more time in stress, frustration, or dissatisfaction. What I want to offer is that feeling better isn’t about changing your life, it’s about being more intentional with your thinking. I walk you through how to start noticing your baseline emotions and how to begin shifting them by choosing thoughts that create more supportive or positive feelings. This episode is really about taking your power back and realizing that you can create more contentment, gratitude, and ease in your life....without waiting for everything to be perfect. I currently work with women privately to achieve their health, mindset, and body goals.  I would love to offer you a consultation HERE to discuss the changes you want to make to create more joy, health, and peace in your body and life.

    31 min

  7. MAR 24

    Creating More Joy, More Confidence, and More Peace

    In this episode, I’m sharing a real, in-the-moment conversation with you. I wasn’t feeling my best physically, but it brought me back to what actually matters—not just weight loss, but how we feel in our lives. I talk about how easy it is to be hard on ourselves and carry quiet shame about where we are. And what I want to offer is a different perspective—what if nothing has gone wrong? What if you could want more for yourself without tearing yourself down in the process? This episode is really about shifting how you approach growth. Moving forward not because you “have to,” but because you want to. Because you’re ready for more joy, more confidence, and more peace. I also talk about self-trust—what it looks like to build it, and how deeply it impacts everything. Because when you trust yourself, everything changes. And throughout it all, I invite you to consider a new way of doing this—one where becoming your next-level self doesn’t feel heavy or restrictive… but actually feels empowering and even fun. I currently work with women privately to achieve their health, mindset, and body goals.  I would love to offer you a consultation HERE to discuss the changes you want to make to create more joy, health, and peace in your body and life.

    24 min

  8. MAR 17

    Client Interview: How Brittany Lost 18 Pounds Without Dieting

    In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with my former client Brittany to talk about her experience inside my coaching program and the transformation she created. When Brittany first came to me, she described her relationship with food as “noisy.” Her mind was constantly filled with thoughts like “Should I eat this? Shouldn’t I eat that?” and she felt stuck in the familiar all-or-nothing cycle that so many women struggle with.  Over the course of our work together, Brittany lost 18 pounds, but more importantly, she changed the way she thinks about food, habits, and what’s possible for her life. In this conversation, we talk about: Why she decided to schedule a consultation after listening to the podcastThe mental chatter around food that kept her stuck for yearsThe moment she realized going “off plan” didn’t mean she had failedHow she broke the all-or-nothing cycle with eating and exerciseThe mindset shifts that helped her create real, sustainable weight lossBrittany also shares how this work has impacted other areas of her life—from running her business to navigating hard moments like grief. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s actually like to work with me or whether this work could work for you too, this episode is for you. Sign up for my Free Live Workshop "Get Control Over Your Eating" here. Find Brittany's Tea Website here: https://www.lagominfusions.com/ I currently work with women privately to achieve their health, mindset, and body goals.  I would love to offer you a consultation HERE to discuss the changes you want to make to create more joy, health, and peace in your body and life.

    54 min
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This podcast is for women who want to lose weight for the very last time.If you know what you should eat, but you can't get yourself to eat it, this podcast will help.  If have dieted, lost weight, only to gain it back, this podcast will help.This is the podcast for women who want to lose weight permanently by learning the mindset & strategy necessary to eat what they know they should eat, and feel in control around food.  What you put in your mouth all starts with your mind, and once you learn how to manage it, living in a body you love the look and feel of is so much easier.Modern Body Modern Life is about so much more than weight loss.  It's about learning to calm the war that goes on in your head when you are constantly thinking about your body and food.  I will be talking about the importance of up leveling your self concept, listening to your body, feeling your emotions instead of turning to food.  I will teach you how hunger is not an emergency, and although food is meant to be enjoyed sometimes, it doesn't always have to be a party in your mouth.Most importantly, the theme of this podcast supports the belief that you can lose weight permanently and be in  your best shape at any age.~Courtney

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  • Creator
    Courtney Gray
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    129
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Modern Body Modern Life
  • Show Website
    Modern Body Modern Life

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