The Chase Life Podcast

Everyone wants to blame hormones, perimenopause, age, a busy schedule, or lack of time. But what if exhaustion isn't coming from your calendar? What if the real problem is the mental and emotional patterns running in the background every single day? In this episode, Rachel and David unpack the hidden drivers of burnout, why so many successful women feel bone-deep exhausted, and how the very traits...

"Nothing Works For Me!" If you've ever said those four words, stop. Because they might be the very belief keeping you stuck. You've tracked calories. Counted macros. Started over every Monday. Downloaded the apps. Bought the programs. Promised yourself this time would be different. And yet here you are. Still frustrated. Still exhausted. Still carrying weight that feels harder than ever to lose. S...

Most people don't fail because the plan doesn't work. They fail because they never made a real decision. In this episode of The Chase Life Podcast, Rachel and David break down why "it would be nice" is keeping you stuck and what it actually takes to change your body, business, and life. This is a conversation about standards, identity, and the moment you stop negotiating with yourself. Inside: Why...

Most people don't have a discipline problem. They have a standards problem. In this episode Rachel and David break down the uncomfortable truth behind why so many high-achieving women stay stuck in the same body, despite "doing everything right." This is not another conversation about calories, macros, or quick fixes. It's about the gap between what you think it takes… and what it actually takes....

We're talking identity change, founder evolution, emotional mess, people pleasing, human-doing behaviour, and the hard truth that most high achievers don't want to hear…  … you will change eventually. You can do it now through discipline and foresight. Or later through consequence and hindsight. Rachel shares what the last few months have really looked like behind the scenes as she steps into a bi...

Most people will never understand what it's like to live inside the mind of a high achiever. The pressure. The standards. The expectations. The ability to take on more than most can even imagine. But when it comes to getting in shape, that same drive can become the very thing that keeps you stuck. In this episode, Rachel and David break down the two very different paths to physical transformation...

In a world where personal brands are built overnight, AI is replacing personality, and "six-figure months" are promised in DMs… this conversation is different. Join Mark Coles and Rachel Godfrey, two of the most respected voices in the fitness and coaching industry, for a raw, real, and vulnerable conversation on: What it really takes to last 10+ years in the fitness business How to stop chasing n...

You've seen the quotes. "You can have it all." But what does that even mean? In this unfiltered episode, Rachel and David unpack the myth (and reality) of "having it all" as high-performing parents, business owners and health leaders. Here's what we dive into: Why "having it all" is relative and why most people are chasing someone else's version The identity shift required to actually get the resu...

You don't need another planner. You don't need another reset. And you definitely don't need another "motivational" morning routine.  If you're a high-achieving woman who's done every program, every protocol, and STILL finds herself stuck in an all-or-nothing cycle, this episode is for you! Rachel & David Godfrey go all in on:  The real reason you can't stay consistent (and no, it's not your willpo...

In this episode of the Chase Life Podcast, Rachel and David Godfrey reveal the deeper reasons high-performing women struggle with consistency in health, fitness, and life. It's not your calendar. It's not your to-do list. It's your identity. If you've ever felt like no system is "the system" that will help you stay in shape year-round, or that you're always just one launch, one crisis, one deadlin...

In this powerhouse crossover episode of The Chase Life Podcast and The Mastery Podcast, Rachel Godfrey and Mark Coles unite to deliver an unfiltered, real-world conversation on what it truly takes to thrive in business, body, and life. Together, they pull back the curtain on nearly four decades of combined experience in high performance coaching and entrepreneurship—sharing personal stories, profe...

In this episode of The Chase Life Podcast, Rachel and David break down perfectionism, why high achievers fall into its trap, and how it's secretly sabotaging your success in business, health, and life. They cover: Why perfectionism is NOT high standards (and why it's actually the lowest standard) How perfectionism keeps you stuck in self-doubt, stress, and overwork The 'campaign lifestyle' trap th...

In this episode of The Chase Life Podcast, Rachel and David dive deep into the power of identity shifts, energy, and manifestation, sparked by David's recent experience at Dr. Joe Dispenza's workshop in Switzerland. They discuss: How science meets spirituality in transformation and high performance The importance of identity change before achieving success How subconscious beliefs shape relationsh...

Many trainers and coaches in the fitness, weight loss and dieting space will sell you the dream of being able to lose weight without giving up your favourite foods and wine. This is unfortunately a recipe for failure, frustration, and misery in the long term. In this episode we discuss the claims and arguments you'll frequently hear, why these claims only work short term, and the physiological and...

In this episode, we're diving into the incredible story of Karen – a top-tier expert witness with an extraordinary career and a lifestyle that many would envy. On the outside, everything seemed perfect... but behind the success, Karen was struggling with self-judgment, self-punishment, and a deep sense of being lost. Like so many high achievers, she was constantly striving for something, yet nothi...

Planning ahead and being organised with food is a non-negotiable if you want to be in shape year-round. However, this is something a surprising number of people struggle with. This becomes even more important for the typical high achiever who is already time poor, stressed, frequently has the day run away from them, and is already on the verge of decision fatigue. As James Clear said, "You do not...

Identity is one of the most important elements in weight loss. It means the difference between temporary weight loss followed by rebound – and lasting weight loss that completely transforms your life. Over the long term, all your habitual thoughts, feelings and behaviours will come into alignment with your sense of identity. Which is why so many people can force behaviour change in the short term,...

How do you transform your body, identity & life when you're surrounded by people who aren't on the same journey? What do you do when those closest to you, consciously or unconsciously, hold you back from personal growth and transformation? How do you handle peer pressure whether it's overt or covert? This is a topic everyone will face when they commit to change – whether it's physical change or an...

Today we discuss how to overcome burnout & exhaustion, and do a full 360 on life, whilst still fulfilling on your commitments and responsibilities. We cover a broad range of topics including: Whether you take the nuclear option and change your life wholesale, or take smaller, incremental changes. Easy changes that won't take any extra time out of your schedule. How nutrition and sleep habits enhan...

Believe it or not, we like rapid weight loss programmes to kick start things off… but not the way most people do them. In this episode, we discuss how to lose weight quickly and healthily without the typical and predictable problems of the past… … and even more importantly, we lay out how to what's required to take that initial momentum, and turn it into a lifelong, life changing transformation of...

Today's episode takes an unexpected turn! We start by addressing the question, "I'm 40, I've got a 5 year old son, I'm lifting weights 3 days a week, I'm on 1700 kcal and I'm not losing fat" We end up covering the big picture of fat loss and working through 4 levels of blindspots that keep people stuck… ending with spirituality, energy & frequency! We introduce our approach and philosophy when it...

An extremely common experience for many high achievers is a feeling of, "is this it?!" You've dedicated yourself to excellence and high achievement…  And yet something is missing, but you can't quite put your finger on it. You thought that you'd be happy and fulfilled by now. But every goal you reach gives you a temporary high for a day, and then you're straight back to feeling the same way again....

When you're a successful female entrepreneur or executive, it's easy to feel like nobody understands you… … the ambition, the relentless pursuit of excellence, the drive, work ethic, pressure, demands, why you take on so much and how you're able to get so much done. Which, if at the same time, you've been struggling with your body, weight, or health habits, it's understandable that you'd think… "I...

In today's episode, David & Rachel discuss: Why nutrition & exercise – whilst vital – are not the REAL problem Why yet another diet plan, workout plan, or mindlessly following a routine will not create a successful long term habit What is really required to create lasting personal transformation Why information doesn't not create transformation How we use "information gathering mode" to avoid maki...

Leadership is vital skill for any entrepreneur, but it's also a vital life skill for everybody. If you don't lead your own life, you'll drift and end up with a life by default instead of a life by design. In entrepreneurship – as in life – we encounter difficult, scary, and risky decisions. We come face to face with the TRUE nature of life which is uncertainty.  Many people really struggle to hand...