In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast, our host Julie May sits down with Andrea Mondoux, a 5x best-selling author, speaker, and founder of Balance + Bliss. Andrea’s work is a fierce rebellion against shrinking, specifically the kind of shrinking fueled by diet culture, perfectionism, and the relentless pressure to "get your body back." Having moved through burnout and body image struggles herself, Andrea is now a transformation coach helping overwhelmed women reclaim their confidence.

We dive into the messy parts of Andrea’s journey—from her roots in social work to the pivotal realization that her worth wasn't tied to a pre-baby clothing size. Andrea discusses the "garbage-sauce" of negative self-talk and shares how she helps women tune back into their true desires after years of putting themselves last. This is the ultimate identity reclamation: moving from living for others to becoming the bold author of your own story.

This conversation is your permission slip to stop performing and start feeling. Julie May and Andrea Mondoux explore the importance of psychological safety within yourself—allowing yourself to fully feel grief and sadness while using self-care as a bridge back to joy. Andrea also gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming book, Embody Bliss (releasing March 11, 2026), which uses thought work and play to help you rewrite the chapters of your life you no longer like.

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