Who Do You Think You Are Talking To Podcast

Discover how Chris Hennessey transformed grief, addiction, and incarceration into a mission-driven nonprofit. If you've ever struggled with addiction, loss, or feeling stuck, and wondered if a meaningful life on the other side is possible, this episode is your lifeline. Struggling with loss, addiction, or feeling powerless? This episode unpacks Chris's journey from spiraling into meth addiction an...

Are you holding yourself back in your relationship to keep the peace? This week on Who Do You Think You Are Talking To , we're diving deep into the surprising ways couples self-sabotage, not out of malice or lack of love, but out of fear. Fear of growing apart, fear of leaving someone behind, fear of rocking the boat. And guess what? It's way more common than you think. I'm Jenny Maxwell, and in t...

Are you shrinking to keep the peace? Let's talk about how silence teaches people how to treat us, and what we can do to change that.  In this episode of Who Do You Think You Are Talking To , I'm sharing one of the most personal stories I've ever told on the podcast. It's about a time I avoided conflict to stay likeable, and what that choice ended up teaching my kids about boundaries, self-worth, a...

Feeling stuck and calling it lazy? It's not. Learn why procrastination is really self-protection, and how to break the cycle with one small step. If your to-do list leaves you frozen and you find yourself cleaning toilets instead of taking action, this episode will shift your perspective on procrastination forever. In this week's episode of Who Do You Think You Are Talking To , we're digging deep...

Thinking about quitting your job, but scared of what's next? This episode is your permission slip to trust your gut and pivot toward purpose. This week, I'm talking to Lisa Foydell, a former finance executive who walked away from a six-figure corporate career to raise her kids, and later stepped into the nonprofit world, completely redefining what success looks like. Whether you're facing burnout,...

Stop Saying "I'm Fine", Here's What Silence Is Really Costing You If you've ever swallowed your feelings to avoid conflict, only to feel drained, resentful, or disconnected later… this episode is your permission to stop. Learn how to tell the truth, without blowing up, shutting down, or feeling guilty for needing space. Don't miss the free Gut Check Pause tool, which will be sent straight to your...

Have you looked in the mirror lately and thought, "What happened to me?" You're not alone, and you're not broken. In this episode, I'm sharing how to meet those tough body image moments with compassion instead of shame. This one's personal. I'm taking you inside one of those dressing room moments, the kind where your body feels unfamiliar and your mind goes into overdrive. I got stuck in a dress (...

Are You Letting Money Fears Drive Your Decisions? Here's How to Shift from Scarcity to Empowerment If money stress keeps you up at night, you are not alone, and this episode is for you. Financial decisions driven by fear, guilt, or shame often lead us further from the peace and security we crave. Today, I'm joined by seasoned financial planner Frank Iozzo , who shares how to rewrite your money sto...

Micromanaging or People Pleasing? Why You Might Be Doing Both (and How to Stop) If you're constantly swinging between taking control and keeping the peace, this episode is your wake-up call. Discover why micromanaging and people pleasing often show up together—and how to break free from both without guilt or burnout. So many high-functioning, heart-led people don't realise their overwhelm comes fr...

How Ireland's #1 Magician Turned Childhood Shyness into a Career of Confidence, Creativity, and Courage Ever wonder how someone goes from being painfully shy to performing for thousands on stage, and loving it? In this episode, I sit down with Ireland's number one magician, Joe Daly, who opens up about the moment magic found him at six years old and the inspiring, twist-filled journey that followe...

If you're exhausted from holding it all in, resentment, frustration, unspoken needs, this episode will show you how to stop bottling things up and start speaking with clarity, calm, and confidence. Whether your reactions come out as silence, sarcasm, people-pleasing, or late-night overthinking, it's time to change the script. This is the final part of our three-part series, The Cost of Staying Sil...

Think staying silent at work is the "professional" thing to do? Think again. In today's episode, I'm breaking down how holding back your voice at work doesn't just cost you opportunities — it drains your energy, damages your confidence, and even strains your relationships outside the office. Let's talk about how to change that. This week, we're digging into the hidden, and very real, cost of stayi...

If you've ever smiled through gritted teeth or said "it's fine" while silently stewing, this episode is your wake-up call. We're unpacking the hidden cost of staying quiet, and how that slow-burn frustration might be the real reason you're feeling drained, disconnected, or ready to explode. When we hold back our truth to avoid conflict, it doesn't just disappear - it builds up. And while it may lo...

You are not broken, and you don't need fixing. You just haven't found the right tools yet. In this episode, I'm sharing my personal story, my toolbox, and the mindset shifts that truly changed everything. If you've ever looked at someone else and thought, Why can't I just handle things the way they do? , this episode is for you. I'm pulling back the curtain to share a more personal side of my own...

In this episode, I'm sharing a real-life story that tested my ability to stay calm, communicate clearly, and trust my intuition, even when everything was pointing to "just go with it." We woke up to no water, and what unfolded over the next few days was a reminder of how easy it is to ignore red flags, second-guess yourself, and fall back into old habits. But instead of reacting with panic, I lean...

Are you stuck in a loop of people-pleasing, overthinking, or needing control? Here's the truth behind those habits - and how to break free without shame. In this deeply honest solo episode, I'm sharing the real reason I became a habit change coach, and it's not because I had it all figured out. It's because I didn't. I was stuck in anxiety, resentment, and old patterns that looked like "being help...

Are you tired of saying yes when you want to say no ? This episode reveals the powerful mindset shift that breaks the cycle of people pleasing, so you can reclaim your energy, your voice, and your life. So many of us were taught - often without even realizing it - that our worth was tied to how helpful, agreeable, or accommodating we were. In this episode, I open up about my own journey from chron...

Nobody is Coming to Save You – But That Might Be the Best News You'll Hear Today Are you Feeling stuck, disconnected, or just emotionally flat? This episode is your free coaching session in your ears – the one where we stop sugar-coating and start getting real about why things aren't shifting in your life… yet. In this episode, The Hard Truth: Nobody Is Coming to Save You, I'm sharing the exact mi...

If you've ever felt frustrated, second-guessed, or micromanaged, this episode is your lifeline. Whether it's your boss, partner, or even a parent hovering over every little thing you do, I'm giving you free coaching this week (and everyweek) to help you take back control of your confidence, your boundaries, and your peace of mind. Micromanagement can make you feel powerless, but it's not about you...

Does your need to control everything leave you feeling exhausted, frustrated, and disconnected? Whether you're leading a team at work or raising a family at home, micromanaging can break trust and stifle growth. In this episode, I'll explain how over-controlling behaviors impact relationships, and more importantly, how to shift from control to connection. If you've ever struggled to let go, if you...

Do you ever feel like you have to control everything, at work, at home, everywhere, because if you don't, things will fall apart? That need to micromanage might feel necessary, but in reality, it's exhausting and counterproductive. Whether you're leading a team or raising kids, the urge to control is holding you (and everyone around you) back. In this episode, I'll show you how to loosen your grip...

Ever feel like you're stuck in patterns that drain your energy, hold you back, or leave you feeling disconnected? The truth is, we all have sneaky mindset habits that quietly sabotage our confidence and well-being, often without even realizing it. In this episode, I'm sharing three more of these common thought traps, plus simple, doable ways to break free and start shifting your mindset today. Las...

Have you ever felt like you're spinning your wheels but not making real progress? You might be caught in sneaky mindset traps that are quietly holding you back. In this episode, I uncover three hidden mental habits that sabotage your success,, without you even realizing it! You'll learn how to: Recognize when you're stuck in thought loops that keep you anxious or unmotivated Stop using negative co...

Ever find yourself instantly snapping at someone, then regretting it moments later? Or maybe you stay silent when you really wanted to speak up? If emotional triggers leave you feeling out of control, frustrated, or disconnected from the people you love, this episode is for you. I'm sharing real-life, messy moments where I felt triggered and how I learned to pause before reacting. Because here's t...

Do you leave conversations feeling drained, frustrated, or unheard? If your relationships feel like they take more energy than they give, this episode will show you why—and how to fix it. I'm breaking down the real reason communication breaks down and giving you simple tools to shift your conversations from exhausting to energizing. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why your emotions set the tone for...