What does it take to rebuild your life after loss, heartbreak, and self-doubt—and come out stronger, wiser, and more at peace? In this deeply personal and empowering episode, CJ sits down with Dr. Karen Fiorillo—educator, fitness instructor, author, and advocate for self-care—to talk about her journey of recovery, reinvention, and resilience.
After overcoming an eating disorder and navigating the grief of losing her father and the end of a long marriage, Dr. Karen found healing through movement, mindfulness, and community. She shares how writing, teaching, and her passion for fitness became the bridge between recovery and renewal—and how embracing self-care helped her redefine beauty, success, and strength on her own terms.
From co-parenting with compassion to finding purpose through education and wellness, this conversation is a testament to the power of healing, gratitude, and choosing yourself again and again.
Up Next in Season 1
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She Handles It with Cristina Simmons
What if the hardest chapters of your life were never meant to break you—but to build the story you were born to tell? In this inspiring episode, CJ sits down with Cristina P. Simmons—bestselling author, speaker, and founder of the Soul Story Collective—to explore how sharing your story can be the...
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She Handles It with Shelly Starks
"What does it look like to rebuild your life every time the world tells you to sit down? In this powerful episode, CJ sits down with Shelly Starks—multipreneur, CEO of Inline Consulting Services, Behavioral Analysis Coach, and bestselling author—to talk about the obstacles that shaped her, the pi...
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She Handles It with Dr. Raina Gazurian
"What happens when a physician chooses alignment over convention? In this thoughtful and empowering episode, CJ sits down with Dr. Raina Gazurian—board-certified physician in family medicine and geriatrics and founder of Lanai Health—to talk about her decision to step away from traditional health...
