Living Life Beyond the Couch Podcast

In this podcast episode of Living Life Beyond the Couch, I'm sharing five things that were shared with me, in hopes that they help you to learn to forgive yourself and have compassion for yourself - no matter what you've been through. You deserve compassion. You deserve rest. You deserve to be known and heard - especially by yourself. If you want to talk about what it looks like to bring more comp...

Self-trust isn't some personality trait you either have or you don't, it's something you build. In this podcast, I will walk you through five specific things that I think you have to do to create self-trust. None of this is a big dramatic overhaul. It's really just a series of small, quiet choices - the kind no one even notices. But they add up to something really significant, which is a relations...

What I had to learn is that life is 50/50 and half of it is going to be good and half of it is going to be hard. You can change your zip code, your job, your relationship status, your whole entire life on the outside - and still wake up every single morning as yourself. The life you're looking for is on the other side of the thing you keep avoiding. You don't have to have it all figured out. You j...

Today we're talking about what extraordinary actually means, why so many of us settle for so much less, and how you start claiming the life you actually deserve. The reason most of us don't experience a life that is extraordinary isn't because we're not capable of it. It's because we've been conditioned to play small. To be reasonable. To not want too much. To be grateful for what we have in a way...

What if the most transformative thing you could do is stop trying to be anything other than exactly who you are — and from that place, have the absolute time of your life? When you're always trying to become a better version of yourself, you're never fully inhabiting the version of yourself that actually exists right now. You're always living slightly in the future. Always arriving somewhere but n...

What if you could actually fall in love with your ordinary days - not because everything is perfect, but because they genuinely feel like yours?   Somewhere along the way, a lot of us learned that enjoying life had to be earned. That you had to be productive enough, responsible enough, caught-up enough before you were allowed to just - enjoy something. Your days are your life. Not your h...

People who are grounded tend to make decisions from their values rather than from fear or pressure. They're not easily derailed by criticism. They don't need constant external validation. They have a quiet confidence that doesn't have to announce itself. Here's what I know to be true: the world will always have opinions about who you should be. It will always have something to pull you toward or p...

Here's the question I want you to sit with today: Whose life are you actually living? Because for a lot of us, if we're honest, the life we're living looks an awful lot like what someone else decided a good life was supposed to look like. And somewhere along the way, we started performing that life instead of actually choosing one. Reach out to me if you would like help with living your good life....

When was the last time you did something — really did something — and you were fully there for it? For a lot of us, if we're being honest, we'd have to think pretty hard about that answer. And that's exactly what we're talking about today — sleepwalking through your life. Living on autopilot. Doing all the things without actually living any of them. Learn practical ways to begin waking up to your...

What is carrying extra weight doing for you and what purpose is it serving? Learn what you can do to get to the root of why your body has been holding on to that weight. If you're ready to do the deeper work, let's talk . I'm ready when you are. Until next time... Take Care of You! Jacalyn  

Listening to a podcast this week, I came across a phrase that was fascinating to me. I found this phrase timely as I am embarking on my health & business journey. The phrase is: "How you get there is how you will be there." What I found is that this phrase is about the relationship between your journey and your destination - suggesting that the methods, attitudes, and behaviors you use to achi...

This episode is about exploring how to release the weight of comparison, cultivate self-compassion and step into this New Year with clarity and confidence. I'll help you recognize what comparison looks like and how it shows up in your life. I'll also provide practical ways to release the comparison trap and how letting go of comparison works best when paired with self-compassion. If you feel like...

Many of us struggle to say “no,” to protect our energy, or to honor our health. And when we ignore our needs, our hormones, our stress levels, and even our emotional eating patterns show it. Setting boundaries isn’t selfish – it’s essential for your nervous system, your hormones, and you’re well-being. In this episode you will learn the signs that indicate you may need stronger boundaries, what ha...

In the book, Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, by Dr. Joe Dispenza. He said; “To know yourself – you look at your beliefs about life, yourself & others. You are what you are, you are where you are, and you are who you are because of what you believe about yourself. He also says that "The way to change your mind and in turn your beliefs is to move into a state of wonder, contemplation,...

Think about your own cravings: what might your body have been trying to tell you in those moments? So how does your nervous system really create these urges? We have both Sympathetic vs. parasympathetic states: Sympathetic (fight or flight) which increase cravings, restlessness & irritability Parasympathetic (rest & digest) – which creates calm, satisfied and grounded Emotional eating ofte...

Even the best strategies won’t work if your mind is working against you. Let go of perfection – holidays don’t require flawless meals or décor Embrace presence over productivity View boundaries as gifts to yourself and others Celebrate small wins: resisting a stress binge, taking a nap, or choosing a nourishing meal. Where could you offer yourself grace this holiday season? Remember to... Take Car...

What signals has your body been sending you this year that you might have ignored? I want to remind you that: Your body is not broken Healing comes from safety, not punishment End-of-year reflection matters more than resolution Small, gentle actions can create big nervous system shifts Instead of aiming for perfection, aim for presence. Instead of restriction, offer nourishment. Instead of shame,...

It's that time of year again...time to assess the year that is passing and begin looking at what is possible in the new year. In this podcast episode, I provide you with three things that will help you take a look at where you are currently and what you want to change for the new year.  Take some time to assess how far you’ve come and then clear the slate so that you can start 2026 with a fre...

Do you celebrate your accomplishments, or do you just move on to the next thing? When I would celebrate in the past, I would do it by eating all my favorite foods or having a couple of drinks. These are habits that have been with me for a long time, but certainly not habits I want to continue. What I realized is that I don't know how to celebrate at all. But this time, I've decided that it's impor...

It's something that I have done every day for the last six years. It's similar to taking a walk in nature and leaving all your worries and problems out on the trail. It helps me be clear so that I can live in the present rather than the past. It's so powerful. Share how this one practice has changed your day, or your life on the Inspire Me to Health Facebook Page . Until next time... Take Care of...

We build our life by what we do every single day. If you wanted something bad enough, you would already have it because you would have done what it takes to get it already. Think about the thing that you want - do you want it bad enough? Are you willing to work for it? What are your habits today? What are you doing today that will bring you closer to what you want to tomorrow? If your goal is to g...

Life is 50/50. 50% of it is going to be good and 50% of it is going to be bad. I suppose if we didn't have the hard stuff in our life we wouldn't know how good the good stuff really is. Be sure to celebrate the good times. Life gets short. Prepare for the not so good times. But you can be sure there are more good times around the corner. Until next time... Take Care of You!

What do you do when you're anxious or nervous about something? Do you just sit with it or do you feel like you have to keep doing something to work out the anxiousness? Maybe you try to escape it. Maybe you buffer through it. I find it hard to sit with the in-between. I can deal with what it was or what it's going to be, but sometimes I struggle with the in-between of what it is and what it's goin...

Have you identified the patterns in your life? What do they tell you about you? What do they tell you about your life? I would encourage you to take some time to look at the patterns in your life. You may be stronger than you think. Until next time... Take Care of You!

Do you have to change your circumstances to live the life of your dreams? What if you never address the fear? What happens – will you stay stuck? When your greatest fear is held by a deep seated belief – what then? I’m still working on the answers to those questions. Take some time to write down 10 things you would do in your life if you had absolutely no fear.  And here’s the challenging par...