Life, Mastered with Molly Claire

When we talk about life mastery, we’re really talking about how we build a life, relationships, and experiences that allow us to feel more joyful and fulfilled. For many of us, our business is a huge piece of that. It’s how we create the life we want, and overcoming business challenges is part of the journey.In this episode, I’m joined by Laurie Stirling, an award-winning Business Ops Strategist who helps business owners understand what’s actually happening behind the scenes of their business, including where they’re getting stuck, why, and how to move past it. Whether you’re a solopreneur, running a larger business, or simply someone who is ambitious about your life, this conversation will meet you where you are and help you better align your business with your ideal life.Laurie walks through the five key bottlenecks in business, from brand awareness and bringing people into your world, to nurturing leads, sales and conversion, capacity, and cash flow. This conversation will help you move beyond discouraging assumptions like “this isn’t working” or “I don’t know how to do this” and toward a clearer understanding of your business so you can make informed, intentional shifts.Bottlenecks in business don’t mean you’re failing. They mean you’re expanding to the next level. So if you’re feeling stuck or discouraged, let this be a reminder: nothing has gone wrong. You’re just being invited into your next stage of growth. Let’s get started!What you’ll learn:How to identify which of the five bottlenecks is actually slowing down your businessWhy hitting an income ceiling is often a sign of a capacity or time constraintHow to identify if what feels like a cash flow problem is actually something happening earlier in your businessWhy new bottlenecks will continue to appear as you grow and how to see them as a normal part of building a sustainable businessHow comparison can distort what you believe is possible for your businessYou can read the full show notes here.About Laurie StirlingLaurie Stirling is an award winning Business Ops Strategist who helps business owners transform their business to no longer depend solely on them. With over 20 years experience as an entrepreneur, business analyst, CFO, and COO in the creative and technology industries, Laurie empowers founders to step into their CEO role and scale efficiently, delegate confidently, and take real time off without the business suffering. Her ‘Step Back to Scale’ system combines clarity through data, delegation and distilling knowledge and IP, to create businesses that are profitable, growing and self-sustaining. Laurie is passionate about helping overworked entrepreneurs regain balance, increase impact and build the life they want.Website: lauriestirling.comInstagram: instagram.com/laurie.stirlingLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lauriestirlingFree Resource: bottlenecks.scoreapp.comConnect with Molly ClaireGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training Application OpenHave a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching [email protected]’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

I’m so excited to share this Master Coach panel from my recent workshop. You’ll hear from incredible women sharing their real experiences of transformation—both in their own lives and in their coaching. We talk about what it actually looks like to support clients beyond surface-level change, including how emotional needs, the nervous system, and action plans all work together.Throughout this panel, you’ll hear how these Master Coaches moved from feeling stuck, uncertain, or limited in their work to feeling confident, grounded, and equipped to handle whatever their clients bring them. We explore how creating safety changes everything, and what it means to have a holistic coaching approach and truly focus on the whole person.I was so inspired by this session, and I know you will be too. Take what resonates, let it expand your understanding, and consider what might shift if you approached your own growth—or your coaching—from a more complete perspective. Let’s dive in!What you’ll learn:How safety is foundational to the coaching experience and allows everything to move forwardWhy you can’t connect with someone else when you’re disconnected from yourself and your needsHow these Master Coaches built businesses that feel organic and attract aligned clientsWhy understanding emotions and the nervous system changes how you create lasting changeHow coaches shift from anxiety and self-doubt to confidence and self-trustYou can read the full show notes here.Connect with Molly ClaireGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training Application OpenHave a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching [email protected]’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

If you’ve been working on your growth—or supporting others in theirs—but something isn’t quite clicking, you may be missing something important. Today, we’re exploring three key elements of personal development that are vital to growth in every area of your life, from your relationships to your health and well-being to your sense of self. These are not just ideas to understand on the surface. They are the very things you need to grasp at a deeper level if you want to cultivate a space of transformation, growth, and real, lasting change for others. Whether you’re a coach, a mentor, a guide, or a healer, this episode is for you.So what are the three things that most people are missing? First, a better understanding of thought work—also known as mindset work. It can be incredibly powerful, but when it’s used in isolation and put on a pedestal as the answer to everything, it can actually become detrimental. Second, the integration of four essential elements: mind, emotions, the nervous system, and action strategies. These must be used in cooperation with one another to provide a better understanding of ourselves and create the type of change that is not just lasting, but deeply transformative. And third, recognition of your emotional needs. You have them, your clients have them, and when they are left unaddressed and unsupported, it becomes incredibly difficult to create meaningful change or truly show up for others.These ideas aren’t new to this podcast—you’ve likely heard me speak about them before. But in this episode, I’m slowing them down, pulling them apart, and helping you really understand why they matter. Because these three things are truly the crux of the change you want to create. Let’s dive in!What you’ll learn:The detrimental patterns that can form when you rely on thought work in isolationWhy your plan of action needs to include your nervous system and emotional worldWhat happens when you don’t address your emotional needs or allow support in meeting themWhat Maslow’s hierarchy of needs reveals about operating from your highest capacityHow my first-ever 7-week intensive on the four fundamentals of lasting change can support you in your life and your workYou can read the full show notes here.Are you craving a moment to breathe, to reconnect with yourself, and to remember what’s truly possible for you? The Spring Reset Retreat is here! SIGN UP NOW for this soulful experience of clarity, healing, and bold self-trust with Molly Claire and Melanie Fay. You can listen to this episode of the podcast if you want to know more about how this experience will benefit you.Connect with Molly ClaireGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 Application Open Have a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching [email protected]’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

Whether you’re a coach or simply someone committed to your own personal growth, you most likely know that having the right support can change everything. Thank goodness we have access to brilliant coaches, mentors, and guides—people who can help us work with what’s happening in our minds and bodies so we can transform.In this episode, I’m talking about the importance of phenomenal coaching skills. If you’re a coach, this conversation speaks directly to the way you support your clients. Coaching skills matter, and the depth of those skills can dramatically influence the results we create.My early coaching experience was rooted in mindset work and learning how our thoughts influence our actions and shape our results. That framework was incredibly valuable, but over time my understanding of coaching—and my skills as a coach—continued to grow. When I started learning more about the nervous system, emotional processing, and what many would call a more holistic coaching approach to how real change happens, the way I work with my clients changed beyond anything I ever imagined.I invite you to consider what it means to continue developing your coaching skills—not just today or this year, but throughout your life. When you deepen your ability to support change in others, you also amplify your ability to create change within yourself. The question becomes: how might expanding your coaching skills transform your impact, your business, and the way you show up in your own life? Let’s find out!What you’ll learn:Why the word coaching can mean very different things depending on the coach and their approachThe difference between being a good coach and becoming a masterful coachWhy adopting a more holistic coaching approach helps you support clientsSeveral questions to ask yourself so you can start to identify coaching skill gapsWhy continuing to develop your coaching skills deepens your impact and your confidenceYou can read the full show notes here.Don't forget to register for my 1-day coaching skill mastery workshop HERE!Are you craving a moment to breathe, to reconnect with yourself, and to remember what’s truly possible for you? The Spring Reset Retreat is here! SIGN UP NOW for this soulful experience of clarity, healing, and bold self-trust with Molly Claire and Melanie Fay. You can listen to this episode of the podcast if you want to know more about how this experience will benefit you.Connect with Molly ClaireGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 Application OpenHave a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching [email protected]’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

Often, the reason that you struggle to advocate for yourself—or advocate effectively—is that you are the first one to dismiss or minimize what you want. One of the most important pieces of creating the life you want is validating for yourself that your wants and needs matter, and allowing those desires to be important.In this episode, we’ll explore several steps you can take to start advocating for yourself more confidently so you can create the life you want. How do you advocate for what you want in your relationships? How do you speak up about what you need in your business or work? I know this can be a difficult skill for many of us to master, and I’m right there with you in this.At its core, advocating for yourself isn’t just about the words you use, but having the confidence and certainty that what you're asking for is valid. Maybe you hesitate to advocate for yourself because you’re afraid of being too loud or too aggressive. Others struggle because they don’t feel confident enough to speak up at all. Wherever you fall, this conversation is about what it takes to advocate for yourself and what becomes possible when you do.You’re allowed to have things you need and want, and you’re allowed to ask for them. When you strengthen your ability to support yourself emotionally—even through disappointment or difficult outcomes—you build the confidence to keep speaking up for the life you want to create.What you’ll learn:Why the first step to being able to effectively advocate for what you want in your life is to get clear about what it is you actually wantHow validating your own desires helps you stop minimizing what you want before you even ask for itWhy building the belief that what you want is possible is a crucial part of learning to advocate for yourselfA simple way to practice speaking up so it feels safer in your body and nervous systemWhy being with yourself emotionally is a skill worth building when it comes to creating the life you wantYou can read the full show notes here.Don't forget to register for my 1-day coaching skill mastery workshop HERE!Are you craving a moment to breathe, to reconnect with yourself, and to remember what’s truly possible for you? The Spring Reset Retreat is here! SIGN UP NOW for this soulful experience of clarity, healing, and bold self-trust with Molly Claire and Melanie Fay. You can listen to this episode of the podcast if you want to know more about how this experience will benefit you.Connect with Molly ClaireGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 Application OpenHave a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching [email protected]’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

As you move toward your goals in your building business—the impact you want to create, the money you want to make, the quality of life you desire—what has it felt like? Most entrepreneurs experience significant ups and downs, and that roller coaster of emotions can be intense. What would be different if you could feel more peace in the flow of those ups and downs? If you could experience fear and doubt without being overcome by them?In this episode, we’re talking about the real struggles that go along with building your ideal business, whether it’s coaching, consulting, or any dream you’re moving forward with. We’ll explore how you can stay the course and handle the emotional roller coaster of creating success in a profitable business.Ups and downs are part of building anything meaningful. We feel excitement and motivation, as well as disappointment and fear. Everything you feel is normal, and what makes the difference is not eliminating emotions but learning to work with them. When you anchor yourself in a clear vision of your ideal life and business, and build the self-skills to regulate your internal emotional world, you create the steadiness required to move forward even when it’s hard.Building a business and a legacy will bring up big feelings and things from your past you may not have even known are still impacting you. It isn’t easy, but it is worth it. When you stay on this path, you are saying yes to healing, yes to growth, and yes to bringing your unique gifts into the world. Let's do this!What you’ll learn:Why your internal skills are one of your greatest assets as an entrepreneurWhy anchoring yourself in a clear path forward is essential when building a businessHow clarity around your desired quality of life can help you make decisions with confidenceWhy self-regulation doesn’t require perfection, but ongoing awareness and attention as you growThe role of mentorship and support in helping you understand your emotional worldYou can read the full show notes here.Are you craving a moment to breathe, to reconnect with yourself, and to remember what’s truly possible for you? The Spring Reset Retreat is here! SIGN UP NOW for this soulful experience of clarity, healing, and bold self-trust with Molly Claire and Melanie Fay. You can listen to this episode of the podcast if you want to know more about how this experience will benefit you.Connect with Molly ClaireGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 Application OpenHave a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching [email protected]’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

“If I deeply loved myself, would I allow this in my life?” This is one of the first questions we explore in Master Coach Training, and it sits at the heart of life mastery. All of us have experienced allowing situations, relationship dynamics, and commitments to seep into our lives in ways that disrupt our peace and well-being. In this episode, we’re slowing down to consider this question in the context of your relationship dynamics, your schedule, your energy, and the patterns you may be tolerating.You’re here because you want a better quality of life—because you want to feel authentic, grounded, and alive. If that’s true, then this question is worth asking. It isn’t about perfection or unrealistic expectations, but understanding how we often allow things to continue simply because we don’t realize we have more choice. When you recognize that you can love yourself enough to choose differently when it comes to the things that are causing you stress and overwhelm, everything shifts.You may feel stuck, obligated, or unsure where to begin, but you have more choice in what you continue to allow in your life than you realize. You are more empowered to change your life when you let go of self-judgment and expectations and step into greater awareness, self-compassion, and an understanding of how your nervous system, beliefs, and habits work together.Life is messy. It rarely unfolds the way we once imagined. Yet, you still have the capacity to curate an amazing life. Life mastery isn’t about perfection or checking boxes—it’s about consciously choosing what belongs in your life and setting boundaries around what doesn’t. More peace is possible for you, and it begins with remembering that you have more choice than you think. Let’s get started!What you’ll learn:How to remove judgment and create space for curiosity as you evaluate what you’re allowing into your lifeHow to examine your relationship dynamics without blame or unrealistic expectationsWhy you have more choice than you realize when it comes to your boundariesWhy shifting your thoughts about your life often requires deeper nervous system and emotional workHow asking “If I deeply loved myself…” is an invitation to self-compassion rather than self-criticismYou can read the full show notes here.Are you craving a moment to breathe, to reconnect with yourself, and to remember what’s truly possible for you? The Spring Reset Retreat is here! SIGN UP NOW for this soulful experience of clarity, healing, and bold self-trust with Molly Claire and Melanie Fay. You can listen to this episode of the podcast if you want to know more about how this experience will benefit you.Connect with Molly ClaireGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 Application OpenHave a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching [email protected]’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

Boundaries are a big deal. So often, it’s not the big dramatic problems that drain us—it’s the quiet lack of clarity around what we need and the difficulty of actually upholding it. When boundaries are weak or unclear, business feels harder than it needs to, relationships feel exhausting, money feels stressful, and we end up running on empty without fully understanding why.In this episode, we’re talking about boundaries in every area of your life, including your business, your finances, your relationships, and the commitments you make to yourself. As we dive in, you’ll be able to apply everything to your own life and gain insight into why it can be difficult to understand and uphold your boundaries, as well as the tremendous benefits of doing so.So many of us are taught that boundaries aren’t nice. We think the kind thing to do is to overextend, to accommodate at all costs, to be willing to do anything at any time. But the more you give yourself permission to see and understand your boundaries, to set them and protect them, the more capacity you actually create.When you take the time to ask yourself what you need in order to have good boundaries for your well-being, your time, and your energy—and what you need to set and maintain them—everything shifts. You become more grounded, more self-assured, and more energetic. You bring more quality work and focus to your business, and more presence and connection to your relationships, and it creates a ripple effect in every area of your life. Let’s do it!What you’ll learn:Examples of what happens when boundaries are weak or unclear in business, relationships, and financesWhy setting boundaries with yourself matters and what it looks like when you don’t follow throughHow financial boundaries impact your sense of safety, clarity, and peaceA client case study that illustrates how unclear boundaries create exhaustion and burnoutPractical tips to help you communicate and uphold clear boundaries in every area of your lifeYou can read the full show notes here.If you’ve been feeling frustrated or stuck in your coaching business, this class is for you. Join me on February 24 for live coaching and a personal, hands-on experience. Reserve your seat HERE.Connect with Molly ClaireGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 Application OpenHave a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching [email protected]’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

This is the last episode I’m recording from my home of the past 13 years, and as I prepare for a big life transition, I’ve been feeling reflective and sentimental about the season of life coming to a close.This home is where I started my coaching journey. It’s where I expanded my skills as a coach and business owner, and where I learned how to truly support people through transformation. In this episode, I share five ideas that have stood out to me as I reflect on the growth, change, and lessons that have shaped the last 13 years of my life. I explore identity shifts, the frameworks we use to understand our lives, nervous system regulation, our relationship with our emotional selves, and how all of these pieces support meaningful personal transformation.As you listen, I invite you to think about your own journey. I know that if you’re here in this space, you’ve experienced growth. There was a time when what you believed about yourself, your life, and what was possible felt absolute and permanent. And yet, you’re in a different place now than you were then. When we truly see how much expansion has already occurred, it becomes a powerful reminder that what feels fixed right now isn’t fixed at all.Big transitions often bring moments of clarity. The decisions we make in those moments matter—they shape who we become and the future we create. My hope is that this conversation supports you in honoring your own growth and making choices that lead you toward the most authentic version of your life. Let’s do it!What you’ll learn:The support that is available for coaches and leaders in The Masterful Coach Collective (including a bonus training when you register before February 13th)Why my current life transition is helping me reflect on how the past thirteen years shaped my personal and professional growthHow the way you identify shapes what you believe is possible and your potential for personal transformationWhy emotional regulation begins with understanding your nervous system rather than forcing yourself to be less reactiveHow the frameworks you use to understand your life can either limit or expand connection growth and choiceYou can read the full show notes here.Enrollment for the Masterful Coach Collective is open, and you’ll receive my LIMITED TIME BONUS OFFER if you sign up by February 13th. When you join, you’ll receive one of my most popular signature programs, Create Your Killer Program, completely for free. This is the only time I will offer this bundle in 2026, so make sure you grab it before it’s gone!This community is designed to support coaches, healers, and consultants who are leading others through change. Each month, you’ll deepen your coaching skills and learn how to support transformation through a mental, emotional, nervous system–informed, and action-focused approach. Enroll HERE if you’re ready to finally get the support you’ve been missing.Connect with Molly ClaireGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 Application OpenHave a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching [email protected]’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

When we think about mastering life, it’s easy to imagine that it’s about how many boxes we’ve checked, how many milestones we’ve achieved, or how impressive we look from the outside. But the truth is, everyone experiences the chaos of life. Life mastery isn’t about everything being perfect—it’s about being open to what life is actually bringing us, especially when things don’t go according to plan.In this episode, I share my personal experience with the reality that “life happens” to all of us, along with the tools I rely on when everything feels overwhelming. We talk about the key to staying steady, anchored, and emotionally regulated: learning how to practice real self-care and truly be with yourself.Living an intentional life rooted in self-connection isn’t the easiest path, but it is the most rewarding. When we’re willing to feel the difficult emotions and stay present with ourselves, we can experience growth and expansion even when things fall apart. There is a wholeness in life mastery that can’t be found by pretending that we have it all together.We can’t control what life brings our way. What we can choose is how we show up—the energy we bring, where we place our focus, and how we care for ourselves along the way. Life will test our ability to stay focused and grounded, and it’s a gift that we can learn how to maintain our well-being and stay connected to ourselves, no matter what unfolds. Let’s dive in!​What you’ll learn:Why life mastery is less about achievement and more about feeling fully alive and presentHow self-connection helps you stay steady during challenging seasonsHow challenging it can be when we feel as though our capabilities and our capacity are limitedThe importance of being anchored in a destination when life happens and you’re thrown off courseWhy real self-care means supporting your body, mind, and nervous systemYou can read the full show notes here.Connect with Molly ClaireGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 Application OpenHave a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching [email protected]’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

We spend so much time focusing on our relationships with other people that it’s easy to forget we matter too. The relationship we have with ourselves is the foundation for every other relationship in our lives, and when that self-connection is strained or neglected, everything else feels harder.Today, I’m sharing a special rebroadcast from the Raising Boys, Building Men podcast, hosted by Master Coach Heidi Allsop. In this conversation with my fellow She Rises co-authors, Michelle Keil and Maria Hendershot, we discussed how the themes we each write about in the book—wholeness over hustle culture, creativity, nervous system regulation, and joy—directly support moms who want to care for themselves and their kids at the same time.One of the most important reminders in this conversation is that our kids are always watching. They’re learning what adulthood looks like from how we live. When we show them that life isn’t meant to be lived in a constant state of burnout or perfectionism, we give them a very different template for their own lives and relationships.Strengthening our relationship with ourselves doesn’t take anything away from the people we love—it actually allows us to better foster those relationships. In this episode, we share practical, doable ways to step out of hustle culture and back into self-connection, without adding another thing to your to-do list. This conversation is about remembering who you are, why your wellbeing matters, and how small shifts can change everything.What you’ll learn:How to start small with self-care when slowing down feels uncomfortableHow to work with your nervous system and when doing less feels dangerousWhy joy is a birthright, not a reward for finishing your to-do listHow simple creative practices can regulate your nervous system and quiet overthinkingWhy modeling rest and boundaries can teach your kids what adulthood looks likeYou can read the full show notes here.About Heidi AllsopHeidi Allsop is a Certified Life Coach, Social Worker, and proud Mom of five sons. Known as the Boy Mom Coach, Heidi specializes in empowering moms to strengthen their relationship with their sons, so they can truly enjoy him at every age. With nearly three decades of experience, Heidi understands the challenges of raising boys in today’s world. Her Strong Moms, Strong Sons philosophy has transformed families, helping moms navigate the tumultuous years from middle school to manhood, fostering a lifelong bond with their boys.Website: https://www.heidiallsopcoaching.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidiallsopcoaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heidiallsopcoaching/ The ‘BoyMoms” Blueprint: https://heidiallsopcoaching.myflodesk.com/boymomblueprint About Maria Hendershot:Maria Hendershot is a master certified life coach who helps burned-out moms reclaim energy, joy, and purpose. With a background in life, health, and wellness coaching, she blends mindset, habits, and nervous system work in her 90-Day Joyful Reinvention Program to create lasting change. A longtime homeschooling mom of 20+ years, Maria helps women feel good enough to dream again—and bold enough to live a life they once thought was out of reach. Get more at Joyfulreinvention.com About Michelle Keil:Michelle Keil, affectionately known as The Doodle Coach, is a Master Certified Holistic Coach and the creator of a unique coaching method who helps overwhelmed women quiet their inner critic, lighten their emotional load, and reconnect with who they truly are—through the surprisingly powerful tool of doodling. Her playful yet profound approach is faith-centered, science and evidence-informed, and rooted in years of training, including an Advanced Certification in Motherhood and Family Life. She weaves together creativity, faith, and nervous system-aware coaching to support women in finding grace in the margins of their lives.Michelle’s signature programs include Drawn to Grace, a 5-day guided doodle practice to build self-compassion, and Draw Yourself In, a 12-week coaching experience for women ready to release perfectionism and rediscover their true voice. She also leads The Doodle Lab, a monthly creative space for reflection, connection, and nervous system regulation—no art skills required.Whether through her courses, community, or one-on-one coaching, Michelle makes it safe, —and even fun—for women to let go of who they think they should be and remember who they already are. Get more at Thedoodlecoach.com Connect with Molly ClaireGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 Application Open Have a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching [email protected]’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simpl

So many high-achieving women are stuck on the hamster wheel of checking the boxes and doing it all. We’re conditioned to believe the next strategy or accomplishment will somehow lead us to our worth, and even though this may give us a sense of certainty and control, that doesn’t mean this behavior is truly serving us.Today, I’m joined by Dr. LaChelle Wieme, speaker, author, and host of The Spiral Up Podcast. LaChelle shares her story of going from chasing degrees and titles to realizing she was caught in a race for achievement, using success as a way to prove her worth. She introduces the idea of “the and life”: the possibility of feeling challenged and fulfilled, while also being present and connected. This episode is an invitation to see that mastering your life isn’t just about changing your situation—it’s about paying attention to what’s happening underneath the surface. Without shifting our internal patterns first, we often experience the same stress and burnout, even in a new environment.We explore why strategy alone isn’t the issue, and how nervous system regulation is essential for sustainable change. LaChelle explains how a balance of masculine and feminine energy allows us to both access inner guidance and take aligned action. You’ll also hear how, through heart-brain coherence, we create safety, clarity, and access to intuition so we can make decisions from a grounded place rather than pushing through overwhelm.Life isn’t happening to you—it’s happening for you. When you trust yourself, your discernment, and the guidance available to you, you stop giving your power away to external outcomes and learn to feel safe within your body. From that place, you can stop chasing worth and start creating a life that includes more clarity, ease, and fulfillment. Let’s dive in!What you’ll learn:How unexamined toxic thought patterns and subconscious conditioning quietly shape your decisionsWhy sacrificing yourself for long-term gain doesn’t work if the underlying patterns driving your behavior haven’t been healedHow a balance of masculine and feminine energy combines execution and follow-through with inner guidanceWhat it looks like to stop forcing outcomes and allow guidance to move you forward without burnoutWhy slowing down to ask “what’s the right next step for me?” can be more powerful than following strategies out of obligationYou can read the full show notes here.About Dr. LaChelle WiemeDr. LaChelle Wieme is passionate about helping people unlock their full potential. For over 15 years, she's been connecting with audiences as a motivational speaker, and for the past 6 years, she's also had the privilege of guiding individuals and organizations through her coaching and business consulting practice. Whether it's on stage or working one-on-one with clients, she loves empowering people to achieve greater impact and income. Her unique approach centers around fostering clarity, courage, confidence, and consistency – the essential ingredients for sustainable success. This passion also led her to create The Spiral Up Podcast, where she explores these themes in greater depth. And through her consulting firm, i AM - Life By Design, she partners with entrepreneurs and businesses to help them thrive.Website: iam-lifebydesign.comInstagram: instagram.com/lachellewiemeFacebook: facebook.com/lachellewiemePodcast: iam-lifebydesign.com/podcastFree Masterclass - Burnout to Breakthrough: iamlifebydesign.com/burnouttobreakthroughConnect with Molly ClaireGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 Application OpenHave a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching [email protected]’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

In this episode, I’m bringing you an interview with Mariana Steelsmith, the founder of United Rocks—an organization created to offer climbing opportunities for special needs climbers of all abilities. United Rocks was born from Mariana’s heart and her lived experience with her son Jake, who has Down syndrome. What began as a desire to support her own child has grown into something that is impacting families and climbers far beyond her own.I began volunteering at United Rocks last year, and watching people come together to support growth, confidence, and incredible experiences has been phenomenal. As I learned more about this adaptive rock climbing organization, I knew I had to bring Mariana here to share the mission.This is a slightly different episode, but Mariana’s story so clearly reflects what this podcast is about. She took what life brought her, learned from it, grew with it, and then turned around to create something that impacts others in a meaningful way. Through climbing, the United Rocks community is helping people build strength and connection.Life mastery means aligning with who we are, our gifts, and our purpose, and using those things to bring more goodness into the world. Mariana’s journey and the growth of United Rocks are a powerful example of that ongoing process. I’m excited to share this conversation, and I know you’ll be inspired by what’s possible when we create the opportunities we wish existed.What you’ll learn:How adaptive rock climbing supports confidence building while fostering a truly inclusive communityThe physical and mental benefits climbing offers including strength, balance, and focusHow United Rocks helps climbers build skill and self-awareness regardless of the challenges they faceHow climbers of all abilities prove to themselves they can do more than they thought possibleWhat it looks like to get involved with United Rocks as a climber volunteer or supporterYou can read the full show notes here.About United RocksThe inspiration for United Rocks began with Brian and Mariana Steelsmith’s desire to build a supportive, empowering community for their son, Jake, who has Down syndrome. They dreamed of creating a safe and inclusive community where he could thrive, be accepted, and be respected for who he is. Driven by a vision of a world where individuals with disabilities are offered the same opportunities as everyone else, they turned to what they knew best: rock climbing. Having supported Jake’s brother, Gabriel, in the climbing community, they saw firsthand how the sport builds confidence, strength, and connection. This inspired them to form climbing teams for kids and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, health challenges, and behavioral differences. In November 2021, the first United Rocks Climbing Team was born, bringing together five families who believed in the power of our mission. Today, United Rocks proudly supports over 400 families across the U.S. Thank you for joining our team and believing in our vision. Together, we are building a future of inclusion—creating communities where individuals of all abilities can lead healthy, successful, and fulfilling lives.Website: unitedrocks.orgInstagram: www.instagram.com/unitedrocks2021Facebook: www.facebook.com/unitedrocks2021LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/united-rocksConnect with Molly ClaireGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 Application OpenHave a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching [email protected]’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

The beginning of a new year is a time when many of us are reflecting on how we want to lead, communicate, and relate—both at work and in our personal lives. Conflict can feel draining or uncomfortable for so many of us, but today’s episode offers a grounded reframe and shows you what's possible when we move from fear and misunderstanding into collaboration, clarity, and connection.In this episode, I’m joined by leadership expert, author, and podcast host, David Dye. David uses his deep passion for helping people truly understand one another to guide human-centered leaders through difficult conversations. You’ll hear how this calling showed up for him early in life, and how that curiosity about how people work together has shaped decades of leadership work.Intentional language can change the tone and outcome of even the most difficult conversations. We explore how simple shifts in the words we use can lower defensiveness and create understanding, and why conflict itself isn’t a problem, but an invitation to slow down, get curious, and truly hear one another.Whether you’re leading a team or seeking better communication in your relationships, this conversation offers practical tools and powerful phrases to help you understand other perspectives and practice human-centered leadership and connection.What you’ll learn:Why human-centered leadership depends on moving from destructive conflict to productive collaborationThe four key dimensions that create understanding and alignment: connection, clarity, curiosity, and commitmentSimple phrases that lower defensiveness and open the door to real dialogueWhy checking for mutual understanding is one of the most critical leadership skillsHow clear commitments and follow-through build trust and prevent repeated conflictYou can read the full show notes here.About David DyeDavid Dye helps human-centered leaders find clarity in uncertainty, drive innovation, and achieve breakthrough results. He’s the President of Let’s Grow Leaders, a global leadership development and training firm known for practical tools and leadership development programs that stick. He’s the award-winning author of multiple books including Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates and Powerful Phrases for Dealing With Workplace Conflict and hosts the popular Leadership without Losing Your Soul podcast. David is a former executive and elected official. David and his wife and business partner, Karin Hurt, are committed to their philanthropic initiative, Winning Wells – building clean water wells for the people of Cambodia.Website: https://letsgrowleaders.com Podcast: https://podfollow.com/leadership-without-losing-your-soulLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmdye/Book: https://letsgrowleaders.com/conflict-phrases-book/Connect with Molly ClaireGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 Application OpenHave a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching [email protected]’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

As we enter 2026, so many of us want to face the year with the strongest mindset possible. With that in mind, I decided to rebroadcast my most listened-to episode, which explores why thought work in isolation can actually be detrimental.I don’t use the word “detrimental” lightly—this realization came after hitting a very real personal rock bottom. I am a huge believer in the power of the mind and the importance of thinking in ways that are useful, supportive, and empowering. But through my own lived experience and through working with hundreds of clients and coaches, I came to understand that mindset work alone, without a full understanding of the brain, body, emotions, and nervous system, can do real harm.The key takeaway here is simple, yet profound: not all feelings arise from thoughts. Emotions have their own narratives and are often stored within our bodies, carrying important messages. The nervous system plays a crucial role in this interplay, and a "thoughts create feelings" perspective ignores that. 80% of messages travel from our bodies to our brains, not the other way around.This topic is not particularly light, but it is encouraging and deeply important. It is what catapulted my journey into creating holistic Master Coach Training—so I can help coaches be safe and ethical, and help each of you, as a human invested in your own growth, understand how to support self-mastery in a way that creates wholeness and healthy patterns. Whether you’re a coach wanting to deepen your holistic approach, or someone on your own personal growth journey, I’m honored to share this very important episode with you again.What you’ll learn:Why a thought-work-only perspective overlooks how the brain, body, and nervous system interactHow thought work in isolation can unintentionally increase emotional harm and self-blameWhy a whole-person approach is essential for safe and ethical coachingHow expanding beyond thought work was a turning point in my personal journeyHow holistic coaching creates a ripple effect that extends beyond the individualYou can read the full show notes here.Connect with Molly ClaireGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 Application Open Have a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching [email protected]’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

While the holidays are often a season of joy and celebration, they can also bring a certain heaviness. Grief around the holidays can show up unexpectedly and in many different ways—sadness for the people who are no longer with us, or a sense of loss around relationships that have changed or things we wish were different. That’s why I’m bringing you this special rebroadcast episode about grief: to offer understanding for what you may be feeling and tools to help you navigate grief during the holiday season.In this episode, I’m joined by Krista St-Germain, Mikki Gardner, and Sharon Wirant—three incredible women who each guide their clients through grief in different contexts. Grief is not limited to death alone, but also includes the loss of marriages, health, identity, expectations, and imagined futures. We explore how grief often shows up indirectly in coaching conversations, and why the ability to recognize and work with it is such a vital skill for any coach.You’ll hear why grief may be present beneath the surface of your clients’ goals, resistance, or stuck patterns, and how the holistic approach of a master coach allows you to meet those moments with skill and care. This conversation is also an invitation to those of you here for your own personal growth to honor the grief you carry, to make space for it without fear, and to remember that grief does not need to hold you back or define what’s possible.When we know how to support ourselves and others through every emotion and every season—including grief around the holidays—we create real transformation. I can’t wait for you to hear this incredible episode.What you’ll learn:Why grief around the holidays often includes losses that haven’t happened yetHow divorce grief shows up as mourning the death of a future you expected to haveWhy mindset work alone can unintentionally work against clients experiencing griefHow grief and suppressed emotion can directly impact the body and energy levelsWhat a holistic master coach does differently when grief shows up as resistanceYou can read the full show notes here.About Krista St-GermainKrista St-Germain is a Master Certified Life Coach, grief expert, widow, mom and host of The Widowed Mom podcast. When her husband was killed by a drunk driver in 2016, Krista’s life was completely and unexpectedly flipped upside down. After therapy helped her unfurl from the fetal position, Krista discovered Life Coaching, Post Traumatic Growth and learned the tools she needed to move forward and create a future she could get excited about. Now she coaches and teaches other widows so they can love life again, too.Website: www.coachingwithkrista.com Podcast: www.coachingwithkrista.com/podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifecoachkristaFacebook: www.facebook.com/coachingwithkristaAbout Sharon Wirant, MASharon Wirant, MA is a chronic fatigue coach, entrepreneur, best-selling author of the book, Tired Yet Wired: Breaking Your Chronic Fatigue Cycle, and a coach within Molly Claire's Masterful Coach Community. No stranger herself to living with chronic fatigue and illness induced by burnout, Sharon loves to empower women to reclaim their energy to thrive in life, business, and play. By applying tools supported by brain science and neuroplasticity research, she helps others unleash their potential to heal just like she did.Website: www.sharonwirant.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/sharonwirantcoaching Facebook: facebook.com/sharonwirantcoaching Book: getbook.at/TiredYetWired About Mikki GardnerMikki Gardner is a certified life coach through the Life Coach School, is trained in the Conscious Parenting Method as well as Applied Positive Psychology, and is the host of the Co-Parenting with Confidence podcast. Mikki helps women sort out the overwhelm, confusion, fear, and self-doubt they feel after divorce to become strong, effective, loving parents. She has 1 son, 2 bonus sons, a dog / furry soulmate and is part of a team of parents who include herself, her life partner, his ex-wife, her ex-husband, and his wife.Website: www.mikkigardner.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/mikkigardner Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Mikki-Gardner-Coaching Podcast: www.mikkigardner.com/podcast Connect with Molly ClaireGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 Application Open Have a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching [email protected]’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or