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Welcome back to the Jessica Cooke Podcast! In today’s episode, I’m sharing something super personal—my journey with anxiety. I’ve struggled with it since I was a kid, and it’s shown up in so many ways over the years, from panic attacks to turning to food and alcohol for comfort. I’ll also walk you through what I do now to manage it, sharing simple, practical steps that help me keep it under control. 3 Reasons Why You Should Listen Today: Get Real Strategies for Managing Anxiety: From my morning routine to exercise tips, I’ll give you actionable ways to start feeling calmer. You’re Not Alone: With 82% of women in Ireland experiencing anxiety, you’ll learn how common this is—and that it’s okay to talk about it. My Personal Story: I’m opening up about my experiences in the hope it will inspire you to tackle your own anxiety head-on. Click play and let’s dive in!

Here's a little snippet of what you can expect from our soon-to-drop Stopping By episode focused on grief. Why talk about grief? Because no one can avoid it. Douglas Pires, CFP® and I learned so much from Stephani Greenleaf while taping. You will too. Look for the newest episode next week! #StoppingBy #pinnaclewealthpartners #griefcounseling #estateplanning #mentalhealth

Stoked for tomorrow's @heycreatorhey show with @CoreyWilksPsyD! If you don't know Corey, he's a clinical psychologist and executive coach who helps people overcome their limiting beliefs and achieve success. We talk about the "Four Horsemen of Fear" that hold creators back: 1. Fear of Failure 2. Fear of Ridicule 3. Fear of Uncertainty 4. Fear of Success Corey breaks down how these fears manifest in self-sabotaging behaviors like procrastination, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome. We explore: - Why productivity advice often fails to address the root cause of our struggles - How to use "fear inoculation" to overcome your biggest fears - The importance of aligning your work with your core values - Why seeing the Four Horsemen appear can actually be a good sign - How to reframe your mindset to focus on conviction rather than courage This is a must-watch for any creator looking to break through their mental barriers and achieve their full potential. Subscribe to HeyCreator on YouTube or check back here later in the week for the episode!

Arrgghh 🫣 Excited to share an intro to my first-ever mini video series! This idea came to me during one of my recent runs (where I always do my best thinking). I've wrestled with the idea of putting my thoughts out there for a while, but decided to give it a go. The series is a way to get ideas out of my head and into the world. If it resonates with people, great! If you’ve got topics you’d like me to cover, drop them in the comments. The first three episodes will focus on: Growing Clients’ Businesses Client Service Excellence Mental Wellbeing and Productivity Stay tuned—let’s see where this goes. A huge thank you to Stella Nettey for inspiring me and helping to make my ramblings look good. Also Marcos Angelides for inspiring and encouraging.

So many things can impact our emotional health. When we aren’t emotionally healthy we struggle to recognize that we even have blind spots. We need to slow down, look around, and acknowledge that there are blind spots in our life. Once we take the time to do that then we can take steps toward addressing and fixing them. NEW EPISODE OUT TODAY! “How to Identify Leadership Blindspots,” season 2, episode 6, “Between the Lanes.” https://lnkd.in/ghtv7nP5

Episode 12: The Burn Pit

In episode 66 of This Daring Adventure, I focus on the theme of 'Wasted Time' and explore the common fear of making a mistake and wasting time on things that may not turn out as expected. Maybe it's a relationship that didn't end as we had hoped, or a degree that we don't use. There is a misconception that somehow wasted time is a thing. It's not. The only thing that makes something a waste of time, is thinking that it is so. But something being a waste of time is not a fact. You could not prove it. And yet we use it against ourselves when making decisions in our lives, whether it's in pursuing education, relationships, or career changes. We become risk-adverse and try to prevent ourselves from possibly wasting more time, but in reality, it just holds us back and keeps us playing small. It makes sense that our brain is trying to protect us through fear, but you have the power and the choice to view every experience as learning opportunities rather than wasted time, regardless of the outcome. There truly is no such thing as wasted time. Direct your brain to find evidence that there was a benefit or something you learned, and don't tell yourself that story about it being wasted time any longer. Link in the comments to listen now. #coachingforwomen

In this week’s episode, Jeremy Tusia and I had the privilege of hosting Ben Lowe, a high-performance and personal development coach, who shared his remarkable journey. Ben's openness about his battle with an 8-year meth addiction, incarceration, and his transformation into someone dedicated to helping others was both inspiring and humbling. His story taught us two key lessons: 1. Change is possible. Ben highlighted that transformation begins when the pain of staying the same outweighs the pain of change. His story proves that resilience and growth are always within reach. 2. Curiosity over judgment. Ben stressed the importance of approaching others with curiosity, not judgment. Understanding and connection, rather than assumptions, help break cycles of shame and adversity. Ben’s journey is a powerful reminder of the strength people can find within themselves in the face of unimaginable challenges. 🎧 Listen to the full episode below: https://lnkd.in/gpwwtCi5

🚨 OCD Series, Episode 1 The Guilt Trip Handoff 🚨 Today on “OCD Chronicles: Work Edition,” I finally handed off a project to a colleague and… well, the guilt is real. Is this what impostor syndrome feels like? Because I’ve now triple-checked, quadruple-checked, and maybe quintuple-checked that everything is flawless, and I’m still convinced I missed something. Here’s how my internal dialogue went: 1. “Wait, Did I Check That… Again?” 🧐: I reviewed the file, every cell, every checkbox. But did I really? I mean, it’s technically checked… but I should probably re-read every line just in case, right? 2. Apologizing for Nothing 🙃: I hand it over with a flood of apologies for things that absolutely don’t need apologizing. “If you’d just email Mary tomorrow, sorry, you know what, I’ll do it so you don’t have to. Don’t worry about it.” 3. The Not-So-Casual Follow-Up 👀: “Let me know if you have any questions!” (Translation: I’ll probably message you in an hour just to make sure you’re not too polite to tell me if I messed something up.) 4. Resisting the Hover 👻: You know that feeling when you’re 99% sure you did everything right, but that 1% chance is looming like a shadow? I swear my mouse cursor is subconsciously drifting over to my email inbox , just begging me to take one last peek… 5. Final Check “For Their Benefit” 😂: Because obviously they’ll feel better if I review it one more time, right? I’m just trying to be thoughtful here! So here’s to all of us who are giving it up and letting it go—but still checking over our shoulders. Remember, they probably don’t need us to fix that tiny alignment issue on page 47… but it won’t hurt if I quietly do it anyway, right? #OCDSeries #OverthinkingIsMySuperpower #TeamEffort #WorkHandoffs #PleaseDontFindAnything

Ever feel like your savings control how secure you feel? Whether you're making $500 a month or working your way up to millions, that little voice saying "it's not enough" can pop up no matter where you are. But honestly, it’s not about the money; it’s about how we think about it. Once we clear out that mental clutter, we can stop stressing and focus on what really matters. Join me and Becky Clabaugh in this episode of Rocky Mountain Marketing and let's shift our mindset and kick those false beliefs about savings to the curb. Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gwukwHG4 #RockyMountainMarketing #MoneyMindsetShift #FinancialGrowthTips #SavingSmart