The Self-Coaching Club: Turn your ”Inner Bully” into a Trusted Ally

🎧 Show Notes Episode Title: How to Argue Well: Turning Conflict into Connection Episode Length: ~20 minutes Host: Mercy Rice, Self-Coaching Advocate & Inner Work Mentor Episode Summary: Ever wish you could say what’s on your mind without it turning into a full-blown argument? In today’s episode, we explore how to argue well—with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Mercy breaks down practical...

📄 Show Notes 🎙️ The Self Coaching Club Podcast Episode: Why Am I Like This? — Understanding Your Patterns Without Shame Episode Summary: If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why do I always do this?” or “What’s wrong with me?”—this episode is for you. Mercy walks you through the common emotional patterns we develop in childhood, how they show up in adult life, and how to gently shift from self-judgment...

🔹 Episode Summary: Friendships don't thrive on autopilot. In this heartfelt episode, Mercy Rice shares how to care for and maintain your friendships with intention, grace, and just the right amount of emotional honesty. Whether you're feeling distant from your circle or simply want to be more present for your people, this episode gives you self-coaching prompts, practical tips, and a little frien...

✨ Episode Summary: In this honest, low-lift episode, I get real about the days when her energy is gone and her soul feels heavy. Instead of pretending to have it all together, I  share five simple self-coaching practices that help me navigate seasons of exhaustion with grace, gentleness, and emotional honesty. If you’re feeling stretched too thin, emotionally tired, or simply over it—this convers...

What You’ll Learn: The definition of a trigger (spoiler: it’s unique to YOU) Why emotional triggers can feel out of proportion—and what that actually reveals The difference between what happened and what got activated inside you How to separate someone’s intention from the impact it had on you 5 journal prompts to help you unpack your next trigger instead of spiraling Why “control” isn’t the goal—...

Have you ever found yourself picking fights, overcommitting, or stirring up unnecessary drama—right when things are finally going well? In this episode, Mercy explores why emotional peace can feel boring (or even unsafe) for those of us used to chaos. She unpacks the science behind your nervous system’s response to calm, shares how we subconsciously sabotage our own peace, and offers four practica...

Sometimes the words we use—“tired,” “fine,” “over it”—are covering up deeper emotional truths. In this episode, we explore how to decode our own language, name what’s really going on beneath the surface, and use emotional translation as a powerful tool for inner healing. You’ll learn: Why we mask our emotions with vague language How to uncover what’s really going on A 3-step practice to name your...

Episode Title: Doing the Inner Work—Even When Your Family Doesn’t Get It Description: In this heartfelt episode, we explore what it means to pursue personal healing—even when no one in your family is doing the same. If you've ever felt like the odd one out for choosing boundaries, therapy, or emotional growth, this one’s for you. In This Episode: Why your growth matters even if it goes unrecognize...

Host: Mercy Rice Guest: Dr. Jeff Rice, Psychotherapist Episode Summary: In this deeply insightful (and very personal) episode, I sit down with my husband, Dr. Jeff Rice, a seasoned psychotherapist, to explore how we can stop passing down emotional baggage from one generation to the next. From understanding how generational patterns form to practical steps for breaking free, this conversation is pa...

Description: What if starting over didn’t mean you failed—but simply meant you were becoming? In this heartfelt episode of The Self Coaching Club Podcast, Mercy explores what it means to begin again—from a place of grace, not guilt. Whether you're reworking your mindset, revisiting an old dream, restarting a routine, or returning to God after a difficult season, this episode is here to remind you:...

Shame is a sneaky motivator. It tells us if we just push harder, criticize ourselves more, or stay small, we’ll somehow improve. But real transformation? It doesn’t grow in shame. In this episode, you’ll learn: How shame shows up in self-improvement Why tough love isn’t always loving How to shift from shame-based to grace-based self-coaching What to say to yourself when your inner critic takes ove...

Description: You’ve seen it all over social media: “I’m in my soft life era.” But what does that really mean—and how do you live it without guilt, pressure, or confusion? In this episode of The Self Coaching Club Podcast, we’re unpacking what it truly means to embrace a soft life. Spoiler: It’s not about laziness. It’s about emotional intelligence, nervous system safety, and intentional living. Me...

We’re always trying to fix things—our moods, our relationships, our to-do list, our future. But what if peace doesn’t come from fixing everything… what if it comes from releasing the need to? In today’s episode, Mercy explores the difference between inner alignment and outer control, and how to self-coach when you feel stuck in problem-solving mode. In this episode: The hidden cost of always “fixi...

Show Notes: Today we’re flipping the script on triggers. What if your triggers aren’t something to avoid—but something to explore? In this episode of The Self Coaching Club Podcast, Mercy breaks down how triggers can be powerful entry points into deeper emotional insight, healing, and freedom. Inside this episode: Why triggers are actually invitations to grow How to self-coach through emotional re...

In this episode of The Self Coaching Club Podcast, we’re busting the myth that happiness is something you can only reach after you’ve “healed.” Mercy dives into the idea that emotional peace isn't a finish line—it’s a moment-by-moment practice. You’ll learn why waiting to be fully healed is holding you back and how to find joy in the middle of your journey. In this episode, we explore: Why healing...

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