Self-Limiting Thoughts with Client, Erin Smith
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
– Romans 12:2
A Story of Surrender and Spiritual Renewal
Beth interviews her client, Erin Smith, this week – a wife and mother, whose career experience ranges from being a television news reporter and anchor to serving as a college professor and nonprofit executive – who shares her journey of transformation through Catholic coaching and spiritual fasting. Erin’s story is a powerful reminder that lasting change begins not with action, but with mindset.
After years of professional success and personal challenges, Erin realized she had been holding herself back – not just physically, but spiritually. The turning point came when she joined the Delay and Pray® group coaching experience, where she began to confront the fears and limiting beliefs that had quietly shaped her life.
From Limiting Beliefs to Lasting Change
Erin’s transformation didn’t come from counting calories or chasing the next diet trend. Instead, she embraced a new way of thinking – one that combined fasting, prayer, and the tools of Catholic mindset coaching. She confronted fears around food, time, and failure, and learned how to align her thoughts with the truths of her faith.
The result? Erin lost 25 pounds permanently. More importantly, she gained emotional clarity, deeper faith, and a renewed commitment to living with purpose. As she puts it,
“The interest in losing weight brought me to the program, but the mindset work is what truly changed me.”
A Family Transformed
Erin’s husband, Chris, also joined her on the journey – losing 22 pounds and discovering a shared commitment to health and holiness. As he continues formation to become a deacon, their shared experience of fasting and prayer is strengthening not just their bodies, but their marriage and mission.
Together, they’ve adopted new habits, found joy in physical movement, and reframed exercise as a way to glorify God. From embracing high-fat, low-carb meals to finding peace in fasting, the Smiths are living proof that spiritual transformation can touch every aspect of life.
Why This Matters
This episode is more than a success story – it’s an invitation. Whether you’re struggling with your health, wrestling with fear, or simply seeking to deepen your prayer life, Erin’s journey offers practical insight and spiritual encouragement.
Through small, intentional changes and a willingness to trust in God’s plan, she discovered that fasting isn’t just for Lent – it’s a way of life that leads to freedom.
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