When We Come Together, Shame Can Disappear

In this episode of This Life of Ours, Coach Emily B invites the Birch & Stone Coaching community into an honest, heart-centered conversation about goal weight. Rather than focusing on a number on the scale, we explore what a goal weight truly represents—our beliefs about ourselves, our lived experiences, and our deeper desire for well-being. You’ll hear stories and reflections from women who are rethinking what it means to chase a “goal weight,” and instead choosing to create goals that feel supportive, sustainable, and rooted in self-acceptance. Together, we talk about the cultural messages that shape our ideas of weight, the pressure to measure progress by numbers alone, and the freedom that comes from redefining success on your own terms. Whether you’re navigating your own weight loss journey, curious about body image healing, or simply ready to feel more at home in your body, this conversation will offer encouragement, gentle wisdom, and actionable ways to set meaningful goals that go far beyond the scale. Tune in and join us in rediscovering what it truly means to feel good in your own skin—because your worth has never been defined by a number. Find Us Here https://www.birchandstonecoaching.com/Join Our Mastermind https://www.birchandstonecoaching.com/offers/zLGF7C2u/checkout Join our October Retreat in the Berkshires https://www.birchandstonecoaching.com/wellness-retreat Have a question for Coach Emily B? Email her at [email protected] Our Coaches Emily Brower Professionally Certified Life Coach, Private & Group Coaching Specializing in Weight Health, Time Management and Perfectionist [email protected]/coach_emily_bhttps://www.facebook.com/emilybrowerlifecoach Rebecca Reynolds  A movement specialist with a passion for helping people reconnect with their strength—physically, mentally, and [email protected]://www.instagram.com/rebecca_ashley_reynolds/ Tobey Mintz  As a Master trained Instinctive Meditation coach, Tobey has a radically refreshing approach to meditation that works with your thoughts, emotions and energy. Whether you’re feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or just curious about a new way in, Tobey’s classes offer a gentle invitation back to yourself. Emily Magenheim  A dual-certified Health & Wellness and Life Coach, Emily brings both professional expertise and deep personal passion to this work. Her mission? To help you feel better in your body—not through restriction, deprivation, or punishing workouts—but through personalized support rooted in compassion, science, and real-life sustainability. Meghan Hogan Meghan (E-RYT 500) is the owner of Maitri Yoga Studio in Troy, NY, and founder of the Move with Maitri Mentorship program. She weaves yoga philosophy, breathwork, meditation, and mindful movement to help students reclaim energy, find steadiness, and remember their inner wholeness. Beth Kruger  Beth is a Women’s Health and Midlife Coach with over 20 years of experience supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. Certified in Integrative Health Coaching and Menopause Yoga, she offers a holistic, compassionate approach to help women navigate midlife with confidence, clarity, and vitality.