# Come Back to Yourself: Trainer Chyna Rae on Motherhood, Creativity & Finding Real Joy

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Podcast: [Tone It Down](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tone-it-down-7646825)
Published: 2026-02-24T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to episode seven of Tone It Down. On today’s episode, Karena reconnects with beloved Tone It Up community member Chyna, who shares the beautiful journey she's been on over the past five years. From navigating a life-changing divorce in her twenties and rediscovering who she truly is, to falling in love, getting married, and becoming a mama, Chyna opens up about all of it. Together, she and Karena dive into the transformative power of creativity as a path to joy, why taking long breaks from fitness helped her build the healthiest relationship with movement she's ever had, and how becoming a mother brought her fully into the present moment. How do I find real, lasting joy and actually feel like myself again? Joy isn't found in checking off boxes or achieving the perfect life from the outside in. It lives inside you, waiting to be unlocked. Whether you're navigating change, stepping into a new season, or simply craving more presence and creativity in your everyday life, you are exactly where you need to be. (00:00) Coming Next (00:54) Intro (06:00) Owning Your Story & Breaking Free from Shame Life doesn't always go according to plan and that's okay. Releasing shame around unexpected chapters is the first step to truly moving forward. People-pleasing can keep you stuck in situations that no longer serve you. Every hard decision that honors your truth becomes a stepping stone to the confident, joyful woman you're becoming. (12:00) Why Checking the Boxes Isn't Enough Having the dream life on paper doesn't guarantee inner happiness. Real joy has to be cultivated from within. When something still feels off despite everything looking "perfect," that's your soul inviting you to go deeper and discover what truly lights you up. Opening up to creativity—whether painting, wr…

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