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 27, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 187: What diet and fitness changes should I make after 40? 18.04.2024 21:43
Are you feeling a bit stuck with your diet and exercise routines? Well, you're not alone! Sometimes it can feel like we're going around in circles, doing the same things over and over again without seeing much progress. But guess what? There's a solution! And it starts with making some changes. We're going to talk about all the tweaks and adjustments you might need to make to your fitness and food...
Episode 186: How To Build Habits using The Slight Edge Method 16.04.2024 35:19
Do you struggle to implement healthy habits? I'm currently focusing on getting rid of my phone outside of work hours, and I'm reminding myself of a really terrific method called the Slight Edge Method. The Slight Edge Method helps you look at habit building in a really simple way and if you’re anything like me, you excel when things are broken down into simple steps. In today's episode, I share...
Episode 185: How To Lose Fat And Gain Muscle At The Same Time 11.04.2024 16:51
🏋️♀️🔥 Getting fit and losing fat doesn't need to be complicated. A simple shift in what you're doing currently can help you produce big results. If you're feeling sluggish and tired, if your clothes are tight, if you feel really unfit... and want to change that, this episode is for you. It's so much easier than you think to get fit and lose fat as a woman over 40. 💪🚀 💬
Episode 184: Want to be healthy? Try getting to know yourself 09.04.2024 30:44
In this podcast episode, I'm diving into something really important: getting healthy by understanding yourself better. It's like figuring out why you do what you do and how that can help you break free from the unhealthy habits holding you back. For many years, I was so focused on trying harder and doing more, I never once took a step back and figured out what was driving me and why I was going ar...
Episode 183: Filling up on ‘Free Food’ doesn't fix the problem 04.04.2024 15:51
Have you been trying to get healthy by focusing on your food? 🥗 I really struggled with my fitness and health for many years, and one of the reasons I stayed so stuck for so long was because I thought the solution was to be found somewhere in nutrition. 🤔 The answer isn’t to be found by focusing solely on food. 🍽️ In today’s episode, I chat with you about the common problems I see in weight loss...
Episode 182: How much cardio do you need to do as a woman over 40? 02.04.2024 12:12
This is what we're chatting about in today's podcast episode. Save yourself time and get the most out of your workouts. Discover how to boost your metabolism, burn fat at rest, build lean muscle, and increase bone density in under 90 minutes per week. Click play and let's dive in.
Episode 181: Finding Freedom from Stress, Fear and Unhealthy Habits with Moira Geary 28.03.2024 37:06
Moira is referred to as a leading light for a new wave of Freedom Seekers! Over the course of two decades, her impactful work has empowered more than 20,000 individuals to liberate themselves from the shackles of stress, fear, worry, procrastination, self-sabotage, and overwhelm. Moira achieves this through her innovative techniques, grounded practicality, and the creation of certified training p...
Episode 180: These Boundaries will 10X The Quality of Your Life 26.03.2024 37:44
In this episode, I'm diving into the art of setting boundaries and how it can transform your life for the better. 🌿 I never used to have boundaries; I used to think boundaries were just physical. Because of this I used to feel frustrated, tired and angry often. I felt fed up and not in the driving seat of my own life, rather on a hamster wheel. My life 10xed when I learned and implemented all the...
Episode 179: Escaping the Weekend Alcohol Routine: A Conversation with Karen Coakley 21.03.2024 34:58
In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Karen Coakley, the driving force behind Kenmare Foodies. Our conversation delves into breaking from unhealthy habits, navigating the complexities of diet culture, nurturing gut health, addressing our relationship with alcohol, and much more. Karen's insights are truly inspiring, and I'm confident you'll find her perspective invaluable for en...
Episode 178: How I Overcame Disordered Eating Caused by Dieting 19.03.2024 28:35
Have you ever wondered if you might be dealing with disordered eating? 🤔 Do you catch yourself in cycles of dieting, restriction, or bingeing? 🍽️💔 Perhaps you've felt shame and guilt around food? 😞 I've been there, and trust me, you're not alone. In today's podcast episode, I'm getting real about my journey with disordered eating. I share with you how to recognise the warning signs and red fla...
Episode 177: How to break free from unhealthy habits and navigate change as a woman over 40 14.03.2024 41:31
Special guest Psychotherapist Trisha Mach Hale is joining me on the podcast today from Mind and Body Works. Trisha is talking to me about how to break free from unhealthy habits and navigate change. Trisha is a Psychotherapist and Supervisor working in private practice in Galway since 2006. In 2019, she went into partnership with Mind and Body Works, which operates two Psychotherapy and Counseli...
Episode 176: Stress & Me: My two weekly rituals to that help me punch stress in the face 12.03.2024 13:19
Did you know that 80% of people surveyed by Aware recently said they feel anxious? Stress is huge amongst women over 40. In fact 49% of women over 40 don’t exercise and cite being overwhelmed by too much to do as the reason. There are two rituals I follow every week. In today’s episode I share these rituals with you. Click play and let’s dive in. Want to Get Fit, Break Free From Unhealthy Habits,...
Episode 175: If it's making you miserable, you're not doing it right. 07.03.2024 16:20
If the journey feels miserable, then you’re not doing it right. You don't need to feel miserable on your quest to getting fit and healthy. If you're following a program right now that is doing just that, my bet is it's part of the one big problem, which is the weight loss industry...which is so obsessed and focused on food, how could it now make you feel miserable! 😩 If you're sick and tired of t...
Episode 174: Unshackling the Chains: Breaking Free from Alcohol's Grip 05.03.2024 28:48
Do you secretly hate alcohol and wish it wasn't a part of your life? 🤔 Have you ever woken up on a Sunday morning and dreamed about a world where you didn't drink? 🌅 That’s exactly what I used to do before I stopped drinking. In today's episode, I chat with you about my journey with alcohol, what it's like not drinking, and how choosing not to drink will affect your life. 🎙️ I hope you enjoy thi...
Episode 173: This Mindset Shift changes the game 29.02.2024 16:42
Do you wish you were more consistent? This simple mindset hack has changed the game for me, and I apply it to everything! It has helped me become really consistent and show up when I say I will. It's a game-changer, and I want to share it with you. Click play and let’s dive in🎙️
Episode 172: I don’t know who needs to hear this but stress is stealing from you 27.02.2024 20:36
Do you often feel stressed out? 😟 Do you worry about things and then wish you didn't worry so much? 😓 I used to feel so stressed out and anxious, especially when I had a problem to deal with or something in my life wasn't going well. Worse, I would turn to food and alcohol, which meant not only was I stressed out but overweight and unhealthy too! Talk about problem stacking! If you can relate to...
Episode 171: Reminder: The solution isn't at the end of a glass of wine or the bottom of a crisp packet 22.02.2024 19:38
🎙️ Do you struggle with late-night snacking? 🌙 Do you wish you didn't drink so much alcohol? 🍷 Do you comfort eat? 🍔 Today's episode is for you if it is. I used to struggle massively with turning to food and alcohol to unwind, destress, relax, celebrate... you name it! 🔄 I want to share with you the steps I took to get rid of both out of my life and how you can do it too. It is possible. Click...
Episode 170: Do You Struggle with Consistency in Exercise? Try This 20.02.2024 18:27
Do you struggle with consistency in exercise? 🏋️♀️ Do you stop and start, go great for a few weeks, and then find yourself beginning to backtrack? 🔄 This is a really common problem, and one I used to have myself. I'd go great for a while and then all of a sudden be like 'What, where did my workouts go? How did that happen'??! I'm going to share with you in this episode tips that have helped me s...
Episode 169: Facing Fear: Breaking Free from Mindset Barriers 15.02.2024 18:23
Join me in this episode where I delve into the impact of fear on my journey, how it hinders my progress and leaves me feeling inauthentic when I’m too fearful to speak my mind. I share my struggles with fear and also the proactive steps I'm taking to break free from these mindset barriers. I hope it resonates with you and that you enjoy it. Click play and let’s dive in🎙️✨
Episode 168: How To Reduce Stress: From Struggles to Solutions 13.02.2024 23:14
In this episode, I’m talking to you about how I used to handle stress and how things have changed for the better. Join me as I share my personal journey – the challenges, the lessons, and the practical strategies that make handling stress a whole lot easier now. Also how it’s had a positive knock-on effect on my weight. It's a down-to-earth conversation about dealing with pressure and finding simp...
Episode 167: The EXACT Way I've Dropped 42 Pounds Without Dieting, Calorie Counting, Or Going to the Gym 08.02.2024 18:05
Are you going around in circles? Stuck in a cycle of calorie counting, dieting, and joining gyms? Yep, that was me too! Until I discovered there was another way—a way that is actually easier and works. Click play, and let's dive in!
Episode 166: What No One Tells You About Losing Weight - 5 Truths 06.02.2024 28:34
The weight loss industry wants to keep you stuck and focused on all the wrong things. All the things that will keep you going around and around in circles. I’m here to tell you what they are. Click play, and let’s dive in!
Episode 165: Why Diets Don't Work and What To Do Instead 01.02.2024 8:57
Have you found yourself on the fitness rollercoaster, only to end up back at square one? 🎢 It's easy to blame ourselves, but often there's more to the story. ⏪ 9 times out of 10, there's something else going on. In today's short episode, I’m diving into the pitfalls of diets and why they set us up for failure. It might just be that what you're doing isn't serving you. 🤷♀️ https://www.jessica...
Episode 164: How I lost 42 pounds (without focusing on weight loss) by doing less not more 30.01.2024 27:52
I went around in circles for years, trying to get fit and healthy, until I realised something had to change. 🔄 It hit me: “If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.” - Tony Robbins 🌟 So, I made a decision that completely changed the game for me. I dropped 42 pounds, and broke free from the unhealthy habits that were holding me back. 🏋️♀️🍃 It's incredible how a sh...
Episode 163: How to Build a Life Without Regret 25.01.2024 26:49
I got to the beginning of 2022 and realised there were parts of my life that, if I didn't change, I was going to look back with regret on. I didn't want that. It terrified me to think of me not having enough time to change all the things I wanted to change. So, I set on my journey... to build a life without regrets, and I want to share with you how I did it so, if you feel now like I did, you can...
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