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. 3d ago

    The Aligned Life Membership- You're Officially Invited!

    In this episode, I’m finally sharing something I’ve been dreaming about creating for years... The Aligned Life Membership. Click Here to Join This membership was created for women who know they are capable of more... women who want to feel more in control of their eating, their habits, their emotions, and the direction of their life. Because real change doesn’t happen from motivation alone. It happens through practice, repetition, support, self-awareness, and learning how to keep going... even when life gets hard. In this episode, I walk you through exactly why I created this membership, who it’s for, and what you’ll experience inside of it. We talk about becoming the next version of yourself... creating aligned habits... learning how to manage your mind... building self-trust... and creating consistency in a way that actually feels sustainable. I also share how this idea came to me after years of writing about it in my manifestation journal... and why I finally knew it was time. Inside the membership, women will have access to weekly coaching calls with me, brand-new courses, a private podcast feed of all coaching replays, monthly focuses, and a supportive community of women doing this work together. This is about so much more than weight loss. It’s about becoming a woman who feels aligned with the life she truly wants to create. A woman who trusts herself. A woman who follows through. A woman who knows she is capable of more... and finally starts living like it. I currently support women privately and inside my Aligned Life Membership... helping them create lasting changes in their eating, habits, mindset, confidence, and overall life. Head to ModernBodyModernLife.com to learn more.

    34 min

  2. May 19

    Emotional Eating- Sometimes It's Deeper Than You Think. My first conversation about trauma and how it might be keeping you stuck.

    A few weeks ago, I talked about how emotional eating sometimes isn’t that deep. But in this episode, I want to explore the other side of it. Because sometimes... it actually is.  I share what I’ve seen over and over again with clients who are making progress, feeling good, and creating real change in their lives... only to suddenly hit resistance when they start becoming more visible, more confident, or more aligned with the version of themselves they truly want to be. We talk about how past experiences, trauma, or even smaller moments from our past can quietly shape the way we respond to growth, attention, success, and discomfort. And how sometimes, the body reacts before we can even identify a thought. This episode is really about learning how to recognize when your nervous system might be trying to keep you “safe” by keeping you small, stuck, or disconnected from your goals. I also talk about the importance of therapy, creating safety within yourself, and learning how to sit with discomfort long enough to move toward the life you actually want. Because healing isn’t always about staying focused on the past. Sometimes it’s about realizing that you are safe now... and allowing yourself to grow from that place. Courtney I currently support women privately and inside my Aligned Life Membership... helping them create lasting changes in their eating, habits, mindset, confidence, and overall life. Head to ModernBodyModernLife.com to learn more.

    28 min

  3. May 12

    The Voice in Your Head isn't Always the Real YOU.

    I’m sharing a very real, behind-the-scenes look at what this work actually looks like in everyday life...especially during stressful moments, emotional situations, and unexpected circumstances.  I am giving you a peek into my mind, and going into detail with the thoughts that are offered up to me during a very stressful 24 hours. Thoughts that sounded completely reasonable in the moment. “You deserve this.”  “It’s been a hard day.”  “It doesn’t matter today.”  “You should just take the day off.” And what I want to show you in this episode is how often those thoughts are simply your primitive brain trying to pull you toward comfort, pleasure, and immediate relief. Not because something has gone wrong… but because that’s what the brain does. This episode is really about learning how to separate yourself from those thoughts so you can stop reacting automatically and start making choices from the version of you you actually want to become. I walk you through real examples of what this looks like in the moment, from food decisions to movement to emotional stress...and how I navigate those conversations internally without shame, perfectionism, or feeling deprived. Because the goal isn’t to never have urges, cravings, or self-sabotaging thoughts. The goal is to stop believing every thought you think. Enjoy!  Courtney I currently support women privately and inside my Aligned Life Membership... helping them create lasting changes in their eating, habits, mindset, confidence, and overall life. Head to ModernBodyModernLife.com to learn more.

    42 min

  4. May 5

    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 support women privately and inside my Aligned Life Membership... helping them create lasting changes in their eating, habits, mindset, confidence, and overall life. Head to ModernBodyModernLife.com to learn more.

    22 min

  5. 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 support women privately and inside my Aligned Life Membership... helping them create lasting changes in their eating, habits, mindset, confidence, and overall life. Head to ModernBodyModernLife.com to learn more.

    32 min

  6. 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 support women privately and inside my Aligned Life Membership... helping them create lasting changes in their eating, habits, mindset, confidence, and overall life. Head to ModernBodyModernLife.com to learn more.

    32 min

  7. 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 support women privately and inside my Aligned Life Membership... helping them create lasting changes in their eating, habits, mindset, confidence, and overall life. Head to ModernBodyModernLife.com to learn more.

    42 min

  8. 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 support women privately and inside my Aligned Life Membership... helping them create lasting changes in their eating, habits, mindset, confidence, and overall life. Head to ModernBodyModernLife.com to learn more.

    40 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
    132
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Modern Body Modern Life
  • Show Website
    Modern Body Modern Life

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