Find your way through the best episodes with the podcast guide.
Episode 183: Overcoming Fear: 5 Barriers Holding You Back from Major Life Transitions - with Rachel Meltzer
Are you thinking about a major life transition, like a career change, divorce, or a new job position? In this episode, freelancer and business coach Rachel Meltzer joins me to explore the 5 clear signs you're out of alignment and how they might be holding you back. We dive deep into the 5 most common barriers that prevent people from taking that big leap into the unknown. If you're ready to face the fears that come with change and realign your life, this episode is for you.
Episode 174: Why Men Struggle Asking for Help - with John and Matthew
Too many men suffer in silence. But why does asking for help seem easier for people socialized as women? In this episode, former clients John and Matthew share their personal journeys and the obstacles they faced in seeking support. From societal pressures to internalized notions of masculinity, we discuss how men can overcome some of the barriers that prevent them from getting the help they deserve and the importance of finding the courage to reach out.
Episode 173: Complacency & Entitlement: Reigniting Motivation
Becoming too comfortable can slow down your progress and disconnect you from your inner drive to reach your most important life goals. In this episode, I dive into strategies to overcome these obstacles, reignite motivation, and propel yourself towards your biggest dreams. Tune in to learn how acknowledging and addressing these periods of stagnation can lead to transformative growth and fulfillment.
Episode 172: Overcoming People-Pleasing to Make Big Decisions - with Sarah & Jess
Join Sarah and Jess as they share their inspiring journeys of transformation, from navigating divorce to embracing life abroad. Once bound by people-pleasing habits, these two former clients found the courage to make bold changes and pursue their truth. In this episode, they discuss the toughest challenges they faced, how they conquered their fears, and why taking the risk was ultimately worth it. Tune in to hear their powerful stories of finding freedom and fulfillment.
Episode 171: The 3 Skills of Confidence
Are you ready to break free from confusion, procrastination, and self-sabotage? In this episode, discover the 3 essential skills you need to master to gain unwavering clarity about what you want and pursue your dreams relentlessly. If you're tired of playing small and ready to step into your authentic self so you can achieve your biggest ambitions, this episode is for you. Plus, you’ll get an exclusive introduction to my new group coaching program: The Confident Nerd School. So don’t miss out!
Episode 157 - Overcoming Fear of Regret
Fear of regret often holds people back from making decisions and leading a life that’s aligned with their values. In this episode, I demystify regret - a transient emotion often rooted in false narratives. I also offer 3 reflective questions designed to help you reframe your perspective about regret and satisfy your true emotional needs. This way, you can escape analysis paralysis and avoid wasting time ruminating on the past, empowering you to move forward.
Episode 155 - Overcoming the Fear of Failure
Letting fear run the show is going to make your life smaller than it’s meant to be and will make you feel stuck and unfulfilled. In this episode, I dive into the main reasons why we avoid risk and choose the safety of the known. Then I share the 3 steps to take to change your relationship to failure so you can build up resilience and finally create a life that feels genuinely meaningful.
Episode 121 - Coming Out
I always kind of knew I might be queer, but I was in one heterosexual relationship after another and felt like I needed to have actual experiences to confirm my inner knowing. Now that I did, I choose to be open about this part of myself… and it feels wonderful.
Ep. 119 - Building a Successful Business and a Joyful Life through Play - with Leonie Dawson
Leonie Dawson is a wildly creative introvert, author, and Australian business owner who has generated a total of $13 million in revenue since getting started!
In this episode, we explore:
-How she transitioned from her government job to full-time entrepreneur.
-What it’s like to have a biz when you’re autistic, have ADHD, and have gone through postpartum depression.
-How she gradually and playfully built her business, which now makes 1 million a year!
-Why taking care of your needs is non-negotiable.
-Why perfectionism is actually quite selfish.
…AND MORE!
Ep. 96 - 5 Ways to Deconstruct Fear of Failure
You want to try something new, like thru-hiking, writing a book or starting a business... but you're scared you might give up or people might think you suck. You think that would be the most embarrassing thing ever. So you don't take any risks, and you stay stuck in a life you're not excited about. Sounds familiar? It's time to overcome your fear of failure so you can have the life you want.
Ep. 89 - Luck, Superpowers and Rebellion
I am fired up and ready to challenge the status quo. I'm tired of seeing people dismissing their gifts to make others feel comfortable. I want you to fully own your strengths so you can discover the full extent of what you're capable of and make a bigger impact in the world. Join me in this episode for a rant about taking up more space!
Ep. 81 - Making Mistakes
If you're not making mistakes, you're probably playing it too safe. If you want to have stories to tell when you get older, you have to step into the unknown and put yourself in situations where you will be forced to grow. You'll be surprised at how much stronger you become when you are willing to take risks and learn from your mistakes.
Ep. 72 - Starting Something New
It's normal to suck when you try something new, like writing or freelancing or entrepreneurship. But how you THINK about the suck is what’s going to influence your enjoyment (or lack thereof) on the journey. If you want to keep going, you gotta learn to “embrace the suck” - as hikers sometimes say - and I teach you how in this episode.
Ep. 66 - Big Life Transitions
The idea of leaving a partner, a career or a community is extremely uncomfortable and that's why maybe people never do it. The transition is scary because there is often empty space before starting something new and our belief system has to catch up to who we are becoming. Are you willing to let go of comfort for a chance at leading the life of your dreams?
Ep. 63 - Fear of Missing Out
Adventurous souls like us have a deep fear of missing out. We want to experience life to the fullest. We want to make sure we have stories to tell. We want to do epic shit. This can be a strength - and also a dangerous downfall. In this episode, we explore how the fear of missing out can actually get in the way of living our best life.
Ep. 53 - Making Decisions Without Fear
Making decisions is hard for multi passionate outdoor lovers and creative nerds. We have tons of ideas. We don't want to make the wrong move. But indecisiveness is the worst enemy of growth. Hesitation and confusion slow us down when we could be fearlessly moving towards our dreams. That's why it's so important to learn HOW to make decisions once and for all... without ever looking back.
Ep. 50 - Should I Stay or Should I Go?
When it comes to your job, your partner or the place where you live, there sometimes comes a breaking point when you ask yourself: Should I stay or should I go? Is this right for me? Would I be happier somewhere else? In this episode, I explore 3 unusual questions you can ask yourself to help you make a decision.
Ep. 37 - Dealing with Fear of Failure or Criticism
How often do you keep yourself from doing or saying something because you're afraid of how people will react? In this episode, I explore how you can follow your dreams without letting your fears of offending, being judged or feeling embarrassed get in the way of achieving success. At the end of the day, fear is very often a sign that you are growing in the right direction.
Ep. 36 - Just Decide To Go All In - with Allison Boyle
Outdoor adventure is a unique opportunity for personal growth and what we learn in the wilderness can empower us in our "real life." In this episode, Allison Boyle and I explore how to find fulfillment and freedom by going towards what scares us and committing fully, no matter our uncomfortable we might feel. Allison is a backpacking coach for adventure-seeking women and creator of the Backpacking Badass program. Follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/shedreamsofalpine and learn more here: https://www.shedreamsofalpine.com/
Ep. 15 - The Courage to Treat Everyone Compassionately
In this week's episode, I talk about how I intend to treat people - not only in my every day life but also here on the online space... because it's too easy to forget that the people we connect with digitally are real humans with real feelings and a right to dignity and respect.
It's an important question to ask ourselves as our lives are increasingly woven with the world wide web. So when something happens we don't jump straight to default reactivity because we have core values to go back and align with.