Jackie Coley, PhD

Outsmarting Your Brain

Education EN ↓ 7 episodes

Welcome to Outsmarting Your Brain , where we unpack the real reasons keeping you stuck and how you can rewire your brain to get out of your own way, stop playing small, and start leading the life you actually want. I’m Jackie Coley, a PhD-trained scientist turned mental fitness coach, and I’m obsessed with why smart, high-achieving people self-sabotage, play small, and hold themselves back, even when they know they’re meant for so much more. If you're ready to stop overthinking every decision, second guessing every move, and hoping that clarity will somehow strike, you’re in the right place. N...

Author

Jackie Coley, PhD

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Education

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Latest episode

Jun 11, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 6: How Your Money Stories Shape Your Financial Reality 11.06.2026

Money problems aren't always money problems. In this first-ever guest episode of Outsmarting Your Brain, I'm joined by money coach Jasmine Drummond for a conversation about the beliefs, fears, and stories that shape our financial decisions (often without us realizing it). We explore why more money doesn't automatically create a sense of security, how scarcity and survival mode influ...

Why Imposter Syndrome is a Good Thing 06.05.2026

If you experience imposter syndrome, it doesn’t mean you’re a fraud. It means you care . In this episode, I break down what imposter syndrome actually is, why it tends to show up in high achievers and people of integrity, and how to stop letting self-doubt run the show. We’ll talk about growth, attention, ego, and why the discomfort you feel when stepping into bigger rooms is often a sign that you...

Uncertainty Isn't The Enemy 15.04.2026

Uncertainty isn’t the enemy. You’ve just been taught to treat it like one. In this episode, I break down why your brain resists the unknown, how overthinking and “being careful” are often just fear in disguise, and what’s really keeping you stuck. More importantly, you’ll learn how to shift your relationship with uncertainty so you can stop hesitating and start getting into action... without needi...

The Real Cost of Overthinking 09.04.2026

Overthinking isn’t just slowing you down. It’s (not so) quietly reshaping how you see yourself. In this episode, I break down what’s actually happening when you get stuck in your head, why your brain defaults to overanalyzing, and the hidden cost most people miss: the impact on your identity, confidence, and self-trust. If you’re tired of second-guessing yourself and ready to move with more clarit...

Why You Second Guess Yourself, Even When Things Are Working 30.03.2026

If success is finally happening… why does it feel harder to trust yourself? In this episode, I break down why second-guessing isn’t self-sabotage; it’s your brain trying to keep you safe. And how to update your internal “operating system” so your beliefs actually support the version of you you’re becoming. If you found this episode helpful, be sure to subscribe! Stay in touch: Connect with me on L...

Your Brain Can Be an A**hole 27.01.2026

You know what to do. You’ve made the plan. So why are you still not doing the thing? In this episode, we’re talking about the real reason you overthink, hesitate, and keep getting ready to get ready. And no, it’s not laziness or lack of discipline. It’s your brain trying to keep you safe by keeping you the same. You’ll learn why your brain prefers familiar over fulfilling , how it confuses fear wi...

Trailer 22.01.2026

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