Who Do You Think You Are Talking To Podcast

FIRST Check out this free video - https://jennymcoaching.com/conversation/ Now to the episode Have you ever rehearsed a conversation over and over again, knowing exactly what you wanted to say... only to freeze when the moment finally arrived? If you've ever driven home thinking, "Why didn't I just say it?" this episode is for you. Today, I'm talking about what really happens in those moments when...

Can anyone learn to invest? According to investing educator Martin Macleod, absolutely. In this episode, Jenny and Martin explore why so many people avoid investing, the hidden beliefs that keep us financially stuck, and why understanding your relationship with money matters just as much as understanding the stock market. From overcoming fear and information overload to recognising spending trigge...

How many times this week did you give something away for free? Not money. Not a product. Your time. Your knowledge. Your expertise. Your energy. In this episode I share a real client story about a man who kept answering calls he shouldn't have been taking — not because he didn't know better, but because somewhere along the way he learned that being available was the same as being valuable. He's no...

This episode is about how to stop overworking, and start asking for what you actually need. Do you know you're overworking but can't seem to stop? You're not lazy. You're not bad at time management. You've just never been taught that it's okay to ask for what you actually need. In this episode, I share a real client story about a woman who was working around the clock — not because anyone asked he...

Have you ever gone along with something you didn't want to do — just to avoid making a fuss? Smiled and said you didn't mind? Told yourself you'd persevere? In this episode, I share a real client story about a walk, a muddy path, the wrong shoes and a whole lot of things that weren't being said. It's a deceptively simple story about one of the most exhausting patterns I see in her work — the gap b...

What does it actually mean for a child to belong somewhere? Not to succeed there. Not to be the best there. But to walk in and feel completely, quietly safe to be themselves. In this episode, I share the story of how a community of dedicated music teachers transformed my sons' experience of school — and of themselves. From a 2nd grader who almost missed his chance at the orchestra, to a senior yea...

What does it actually cost to raise a child on someone else's timeline? In this episode, I get honest about the pressure parents feel to keep their kids 'on track' - the sports schedules, the AP classes, the invisible race nobody signed up for. Drawing on my own experience watching my two boys find their own paths later than most, I explore what happens when kids are pushed to perform before they'...

Have you ever found yourself thinking: 👉 "I don't know what I want anymore…"  👉 "Why do I feel so stuck?"  👉 "I used to be decisive - what happened?" In this episode, I take you inside a real coaching conversation where a client said something that stopped me in my tracks: 👉 "I don't think I've had conviction about anything… since college." What we uncovered wasn't a lack of confidence or dire...

Life is full of transitions. Some we expect. Some we don't. And even when they're good…  they can feel overwhelming. In this episode, I share a personal moment I'm moving through right now: • my youngest graduating • my oldest starting her next chapter • and the shift into a quieter home Alongside that, I take you inside a powerful experience from an equine therapy workshop that brought everything...

Think you're "bad at art"? This episode will help you release perfectionism, reconnect with creativity, and use simple art practices to calm your nervous system. Have you ever said, "I'm not creative," or "I'm bad at art"? I have. And in this conversation with art teacher and creativity guide Jen Volansky, we explore where those stories begin - often in childhood and how they can quietly shape wha...

"Why won't they just listen to me?" If you've ever said that (out loud or in your head), you're not alone. Because here's the truth… most of the time, you're not wrong. Your idea makes sense. Your intention is good. You are trying to help. But if people keep pushing back, shutting down, or ignoring you, it's not about what you're saying. It's about how it feels to hear it. In this episode, I'm tak...

You've explained it calmly, clearly, maybe even nicely… so why aren't they changing? Because the more you tell, the more they resist. This episode shows you what actually works. Have you ever found yourself repeating the same thing over and over - hoping this time it will land? I've been there. Explaining more. Trying harder. Saying it nicer. And somehow… it still doesn't work. In fact, it often m...

They're being kind… thoughtful… going out of their way for you. So why do you feel overwhelmed instead of grateful? If you've ever found yourself thinking, 👉 "This is a bit much… but I don't want to hurt them" and then saying nothing… This episode will show you why that happens - and how to handle it without guilt. Have you ever felt uncomfortable when someone is being really nice to you? Maybe t...

Why Your Relationships Are Fading (And the Simple Shift That Brings Them Back) Are the people closest to you starting to feel more like strangers? Not because of one big fight - but because of the small moments nobody talks about? You know the ones. The "I'm fine." The "it doesn't matter." The "whatever." The conversations that never quite happen, the things left unsaid, the assumptions that quiet...

Do you ever find yourself slamming cupboards, going quiet, over-explaining, over-helping, or feeling resentful that nobody seems to notice how much you do? Maybe you keep telling yourself you're "just tired" or "just stressed," but deep down, you know there's a pattern playing out in your relationships, and it's exhausting. In this episode, I'm joined by relationship strategist Katie Rössler to un...

You keep saying "I'm not ready"… but what if that's exactly why nothing is changing? I had a moment in a recent coaching session that really stayed with me… I realised I wasn't the right coach for that client. Not because she wasn't capable. Not because she didn't want change. But because every time we got close to the real issue - the pattern underneath everything - she pulled back. "I'm just not...

If you're exhausted from giving too much, fixing too much, and staying too long… this episode will show you what's really driving it - and how to take your energy back. "I'm so tired of wasting time."  That's how this conversation started. But here's the truth… it wasn't about time at all. It was about the hidden habit so many of us are stuck in, overexplaining, overgiving, and over-participating...

Do you ever feel like you're walking on eggshells around people… constantly overthinking what you said… or trying to keep everyone happy so nobody gets upset with you? Maybe you replay conversations in your head. Maybe you feel responsible for fixing everyone's problems. Or maybe no matter how much you give, it still never feels like enough. If that sounds familiar, this episode will feel very per...

You're not procrastinating. You're protecting. If you've been waiting to feel ready, confident, or certain before you speak up, post the thing, set the boundary, or have the conversation, this episode will gently call you forward. In this episode of Who Do You Think You Are Talking To, I break down how perfectionism, overthinking, and procrastination are often rooted in emotional protection, not a...

Feeling invisible, overwhelmed, or constantly on edge? This episode will change how you move through everyday life. Everybody's worried about AI replacing jobs. Robots are taking over. Self-checkouts replacing humans. Chatbots replacing conversations. But what if the bigger issue isn't machines replacing us… What if it's how invisible we've allowed each other to become? In this episode of Who Do Y...

Have you ever carried a conversation around in your head before it's even happened? I know I have. Replaying it while driving. Editing my lines in the shower. Predicting how it might go wrong. By the time the real moment arrives, my body can feel like it's already lived through a disaster. In this episode, I'm sharing why most of the stress we feel after making a mistake doesn't come from the mist...

Why do certain situations make your chest tighten or your voice go quiet, even when you know you're capable? This episode explores why those reactions aren't random, and how habits formed very early in life can still be shaping how you show up today. Episode Description Have you ever noticed how your body reacts before your mind has time to catch up? Your chest tightens. Your shoulders lift. Your...

Turn everyday friction into calm, confident connection, without a major overhaul. Feeling stuck in the same old arguments? Let's change that, reach out to me through link below and let's chat about how coaching can work for you. https://jennymcoaching.com/contactme/ Why does it always blow up over nothing? You say one small thing, and suddenly it's a thing. Tension rises. Voices raise. You walk aw...

Ever found yourself spiralling over something that hasn't even happened yet? You're not alone. Sometimes, the most stressful part of change isn't the event itself, it's the anticipation. That space where nothing's happened yet, but your mind is running worst-case scenarios on a loop. In this episode, I'm sharing three specific tools that helped me move through one of those seasons: the weeks leadi...

When rage is how you survive, what happens when it stops working? If you've ever felt like you had to stay angry to stay safe, this episode is going to hit close to home. In Part 2 of my powerful conversation with Tommy Morris, we dive deeper into the emotional roots of addiction and the real work of recovery. This isn't about quick wins or clean timelines. It's about showing up for your life when...