Rewriting Your Story in Midlife with Khristin Wierman

Have you ever looked at your life on paper, the career, the house, the image, and thought, “Why am I still not happy?”In this powerful episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, Claudia Noriega Bernstein sits down with award-winning author Khristin Wierman, winner of the 2024 IPP White Bronze Medal in Popular Fiction and author of Buck’s Pantry and This Time Could Be Different.Khristin shares her journey from a high-powered, soul-crushing corporate career, and a childhood shaped by a narcissistic mother, to becoming a novelist who writes about women unwinding the knots of their past and reclaiming their lives in midlife.What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • Why so many women in midlife are awakening, questioning everything and rewriting their story • How people-pleasing, over-achieving and never saying no are often trauma responses, not personality traits  • How fiction became Khristin’s safe way to heal, process and tell the truth through her characters • Why setting boundaries can cost you relationships, but give you back your peace, dignity and self-respect • How to stop assuming something is “wrong with you” and start seeing what was wrong with the environment you were inLearn more about Inner-Abundance Coaching by visiting Claudia’s website.Stay connected with Claudia Noriega Bernstein:Follow on Instagram for daily inspiration and insightsConnect with Claudia on LinkedInJoin her community on FacebookWatch her empowering videos on TikTokGrab her best-selling book, Brighter Days, on AmazonStay connected with Khristin Wierman:Visit Khristin's websiteConnect with her on LinkedInFollow on InstagramOverwhelmed? Frustrated? Tired of the BS? You are not alone. I’ve been there, and I’ve helped so many women just like you get out of the funk and start living the life they deserve.Book your call now—don’t wait. You are meant for more. And while you’re at it, grab my book Brighter Days on Amazon. You’ll love it.Learn about my freebies and membership below!Every week, I expand on the podcast topic with practical tools, insights, and tips to help you heal, grow, and stay aligned with your inner abundance. It’s like a little love note in your inbox—just for you. if you want to receive it sign in to mailing list!  Ready to Join? Dm me or email me [email protected] - You can also connect with me on instagram @Claudia_Noriega_Bersntein or visit my website at ClaudiaNoriegaBernstein.com, you will learn about my 1:1 coaching, retreat and training. If you liked this episode please leave me a comment, share it, subscribe and give me a good review. Thank you! https://bit.ly/SignUpformyNewsletterGet it now!! News: Get on the waiting list for my Inner Radiance Collective!A sacred space for women ready to step into their power, purpose, and abundance. Launching May 2025Whether you're a busy mom who’s lost herself in the daily grind, craving more balance, joy, and meaning—or you're ready to break free from burnout and finally put y...