Jessica Cooke
I’m Done! Now What?
Are you DONE feeling stuck, overwhelmed, unhealthy, going around in circles—but not sure where to start? Whether it’s with stress, people-pleasing, overeating, alcohol, or unhealthy habits, you know it’s time for change——but figuring out how to take the next step toward taking back control feels overwhelming. This podcast is for women over 40 who’ve reached that pivotal moment of saying, “I’m done.” Each week, I’ll share stories, practical tips, and real conversations to inspire you and guide you toward a calmer, more balanced life that aligns with what you truly want. Maybe you’re feeling tra...
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Jessica Cooke
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Oct 20, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 286: Resilience at the Edge with Extreme Cold Water Swimmer Nuala Moore 30.09.2025 54:30
Nuala Moore is an Irish open water swimmer and adventurer who has pushed human limits in some of the most extreme conditions on earth. With two Guinness World Records and decades of experience in the ocean, she’s learned what fear, discomfort, and resilience really mean. In this episode, Nuala shares: What happens in the exact moment you face fear, and how to know if it’s protecting you or holding...
Episode 285: Who Am I Without Wine? Rebuilding Your Evenings Without a Glass in Hand 23.09.2025 29:05
I wasn’t out of control. I just knew something had to change. Wine had become the thing I turned to — for stress, overwhelm, holidays, Friday nights, everything. But at a certain point, I started to wonder… What is this actually costing me? In this episode, I share: The moment I said “I’m done” — and what scared me most about giving it up The identity wobble that no one prepares you for What life...
Episode 284: Love Coach Hannah Holt on Building Self-Love & Inner Calm 16.09.2025 50:18
In this episode, I sit down with Hannah Holt, the woman behind High on Love — part love coach, part wake-up call, part warmest hug of your life. Hannah’s story and work are all about helping you say fuck it to the pressure, the should's, and the lists… and instead choose something far more profound: YOU. Through her transformational breathwork and her signature Fuck It Method, Hannah guides women...
Episode 283: Busy Is Not the Problem — Let’s Talk Choices 09.09.2025 13:22
In this episode, I’m calling out one of the biggest patterns that keeps women stuck: saying “life got in the way.” But you know what? — life is always busy. There’s always something pulling at your attention. But skipping your workouts, dropping your routine, or abandoning your healthy habits is still a choice — and one that leaves you feeling worse. This isn’t about blame. It’s about taking back...
Episode 282: 10 Brutal Reasons I Couldn’t Lose Weight 02.09.2025 23:25
Have you ever wondered why, no matter how hard you try, the weight just won’t shift? I know that feeling all too well. For years I was stuck in the same exhausting cycle of starting over every Monday, eating well for a while, then crashing back into stress, wine and sugar. It wasn’t just about food or exercise. There were hidden reasons I couldn’t lose the weight, and in this episode I’m sharing...
Episode 281: Wine, Stress, Food, Busyness… Avoidance Nearly Broke Me 26.08.2025 25:20
Are you pouring a glass of wine, reaching for food, or keeping yourself endlessly busy just to cope? I know what that feels like, because I did it too. Wine to switch off, food for comfort, busyness to avoid slowing down. I thought I was protecting myself from stress — but in reality, I was avoiding the deeper pain underneath. And it nearly broke me. Here are 3 reasons to tune in: Discover the hid...
Episode 280: Are You Choosing Inner Excellence—or Settling for Mediocrity? 19.08.2025 22:23
Most people want change… but when the discomfort comes, they quit. You can either choose the temporary discomfort of building new habits — or live with the long-term discomfort of an unfulfilled, unhealthy, stuck life. In this episode, I’m asking you straight: are you choosing inner excellence, or are you settling for mediocrity? We’ll talk about: Why discomfort is the price of growth The differen...
Episode 279: You Can’t Get Organised If You Have No Boundaries — Here’s Where to Start 12.08.2025 34:46
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to get organised… this episode is for you. In today’s chat, I’m sharing why the real problem isn’t your time management or how busy you are — it’s your boundaries. We’ll dive into the hidden ways you’re giving away your time and energy without even realising it, and why you keep saying yes when you know y...
Episode 278: Exercise Feels Like a Chore? It’s Not Laziness — It’s This 29.07.2025 41:38
Whether you’re showing up and doing the workouts — or avoiding them altogether — if exercise feels like a chore lately, you’re not alone. It’s not that you’re lazy. It’s not that you need more motivation. There’s something deeper going on — and in this episode, I’m diving into it. We’ll talk about: Why movement can start to feel flat, draining, or like pressure The emotional undercurrent that’s of...
Episode 277: Living Inside a Traumatised Body: A Conversation with Fiona Feeley 22.07.2025 49:25
What does it really mean to lose yourself… and then find your way back? In this episode, I’m joined by Fiona Feeley — a psychotherapist, speaker, and mental health advocate who blends psychology, body-based healing, and spiritual practices to help people feel whole again. Fiona opens up about her own darkest moments, the trauma that shaped her, and how she transformed her life from survival mode t...
Episode 276: Half-In Gets You Nothing 15.07.2025 25:34
If you’re not getting the results you want… If you’re telling yourself you are doing it — but deep down, you know you’re not fully in — this episode is for you. Because not taking action is an action. Not deciding is a decision. And staying stuck doesn’t happen by accident — it happens by default. In this episode, we’ll get into: The real reason you’re circling the same patterns What happens when...
Episode 275: Mary Ann Kenny on Grief, Breakdown, and Rebuilding Life After Loss 07.07.2025 57:39
I had the privilege of interviewing Mary Ann Kenny, author of The Episode: A True Story of Loss, Madness and Healing. Mary Ann is a lecturer, writer, and mother who shares her deeply personal journey with honesty and courage. In our conversation, Mary Ann opens up about the unimaginable: the sudden loss of her husband John, who died while out for a jog just days after her 50th birthday. Grief quic...
Episode 274: Quitting? Nah — You’re Here to Win. 01.07.2025 21:49
In this episode, I’m sharing the truth about quitting — why we’re tempted to quit when it feels hard, when the routine isn’t working, or when that negative self-talk kicks in. I’ll take you behind the scenes of my own life: the abusive relationships I left, the scrubbing gym floors after my degree, the battles building my business, giving up drink, and figuring out how to survive weekends without...
Episode 273: Is Your Body Image Secretly Running the Show? 24.06.2025 30:00
What if your body image has been quietly making decisions for you — not just about food or fitness, but about how much space you’re allowed to take up in your own life? 3 Reasons to Tune In: You’ll hear how body image can shape everyday choices — without you even realising it. Discover the hidden rules you might be living by when it comes to food, exercise, and clothing. Explore what could change...
Episode 272: What’s Really Stopping You—and Why You’ll Never Get Fit Until You Face It 17.06.2025 37:43
What’s really getting in the way of your success when it comes to being fit, healthy and consistent? For years, I went around in circles—desperate to become fit and healthy, to start feeling good but I always ended up back at square one. And I realised... the things I thought were holding me back? They weren’t the real issue at all. In this episode, I’m opening up about the sneaky, unexpected thin...
Episode 271: From Numbing Out to Waking Up: My Breakthrough with Wine, Food & Scrolling 10.06.2025 31:10
Do you feel like you eat, drink, and scroll too much — and wish you didn’t? I drank too much for years. I overate for years too. And while I didn’t hate it all the time, towards the end… I just felt stuck. Every day felt like Groundhog Day. Every Monday felt like I was starting again. I wasn’t making progress in the areas that mattered to me. I felt unfit, tired, and sluggish all the time. My clot...
Episode 270: I Was Tired, Unfit, and Starting Over Again… Here’s What I Wish I Knew 03.06.2025 33:18
You keep thinking, “If only I knew back then what I know now…” You’re either all in or completely off—and you’re so tired of swinging between the two. In this episode, I’m taking you back to the version of me that was stuck in that loop—eating too much, drinking too much, and feeling totally disconnected from my body. I’ll share what I wish I’d known back then, the tiny mindset traps I couldn’t se...
Episode 269: You Feel Off Every Monday—Are Your Weekend Habits Out of Sync? 27.05.2025 26:50
You feel off every Monday. Tired, bloated, overwhelmed—like you’ve gone too far again, and now you’re starting over. You tell yourself you’ll get back on track, but deep down, it’s the same cycle every week. And it’s exhausting. In this episode, we’re slowing things right down. We’ll look at what’s really going on with your weekend habits—not from a place of shame, but from curiosity. If you’ve be...
Episode 268: Could These 6 Habits Be Stealing Your Peace? 20.05.2025 32:19
You’re doing your best, but something still feels off. You’re ticking all the boxes, but deep down, you feel overwhelmed, unsettled, and like you’ve lost a bit of yourself. In this episode, we’re getting really honest about the small habits that might be stealing your peace — without you even realising it. These aren’t big dramatic things, but they quietly pile up and leave you feeling exhausted,...
Episode 267: Evenings Were My Downfall — How I Stopped Using Food and Wine to Cope 13.05.2025 26:53
You tell yourself every night, “This time will be different.” But somehow, you’re back at the fridge, glass in hand, wondering why it keeps happening. You’re tired. You want peace. And you’re not sure how to get it. In this episode, I’m sharing what my evenings used to look like—and why they felt so hard, even when everything on the outside looked fine. If you’ve ever felt that pull toward food or...
Episode 266: Is It OK to Not Like Exercise? 06.05.2025 17:21
You keep trying to stick with exercise… but it just never clicks. Maybe you start off motivated, but it always ends up feeling like a chore—and then the guilt creeps back in. In this episode, I’m sharing a fresh way to look at movement—especially if you’ve never really enjoyed working out. We’ll talk about why so many women feel disconnected from exercise, and what can shift when you stop forcing...
Episode 265: You’re Not the Problem—Your Plan Is 29.04.2025 41:50
You’ve been putting in the effort—counting, tracking, doing long workouts—but still feeling stuck. It’s frustrating when you’re doing so much and getting so little back. In this episode, we’re digging into why the usual plans—like calorie counting, step goals, or endless food prep—often leave you feeling more tired, more stressed, and no closer to your goals. You’ll hear real stories from women wh...
Episode 264: You’re Not Lazy—Here’s What’s Really Going On 22.04.2025 28:40
You keep calling yourself lazy… but deep down, you know that’s not really it. You’re tired, overwhelmed, and wondering why you just can’t seem to get it together. In this episode, I’m unpacking what’s actually going on when you feel stuck or off-track—and why pushing harder isn’t the answer. I’ll share a few real-life stories from women who thought they just needed more willpower, and what helped...
Episode 263: The Motivation Crash: What to Do When the Buzz Wears Off 15.04.2025 24:41
You were all in. Focused. Ready. Then out of nowhere, the motivation just… vanished. And now you’re wondering, “What happened?” 😕 In this episode, we’re talking about that moment—the dip. When the energy fades, the excitement goes quiet, and everything starts to feel harder than it should. If you’ve ever felt like you were doing great and then lost your rhythm, this is going to help you make sens...
Episode 262: Want to Feel Like You Again? Start With These 3 Shifts 08.04.2025 20:51
You’re going through the motions, holding everything together—but deep down, you don’t feel like you anymore. If you’re feeling sluggish, overwhelmed, or just off… this episode is for you. I’m sharing three small but powerful shifts that can help you feel grounded, strong, and clear again—without overhauling your whole life. Tune in to learn: ✔️ Why doing more might be the very thing keeping you s...
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