Best Jessica Cooke Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 217: Avoid These 8 Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Fitness and Health Goals 36:14

3h ago36:14

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Why did you end up back at square one? You were so motivated at the start—what happened? Why are you here again? Does this sound familiar? Sometimes, what we think is holding us back isn’t what’s really holding us back. When we become aware of what’s truly going on, we can move forward and make real progress. In today’s episode, I’m sharing with yo…

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Episode 216: Freedom From Stress: 10 Tips You Can Use Right Away 28:10

8h ago28:10

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What would it mean for you to not be so stressed out? Stress is a thief. It robs you of your life. It steals your chance at fun, peace, laughter, and happiness. It stops you from enjoying the people you love and makes you unhealthy. It keeps you shackled to your unhealthy habits and makes embedding healthy habits almost impossible. In today’s episo…

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Episode 215: How to Break Bad Habits - Try it and You'll See The Results 21:30

5d ago21:30

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Do you feel like you're going around in circles all the time, ending back up at square one? If that sounds like you, I want you to consider taking a step back and doing this one thing. If you do, I promise it'll set you on the right path. Click play and let's dive in!By Jessica Cooke

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Episode 214: How To OVERCOME Fear & Anxiety By Doing THIS! 16:46

7d ago16:46

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Do you feel anxious often? I used to be so anxious that I would have panic attacks. That feeling of not being able to breathe is horrible. I let anxiety and fear take over for a long time. I let them dictate how I felt and I let them make my decisions and I allowed them to control the actions I would take. How would you feel if I told you that you …

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Episode 213: Breaking the Cycle: My Journey from Dieting, Overeating and Binge Eating to Healthy Eating. 25:36

13d ago25:36

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What's your relationship like with food? Do you binge eat on weekends? Do you sit on the couch after a long day and eat something sweet while secretly wishing you weren’t? Do you have big portion sizes at dinner and wish you didn’t? I used to be a serial dieter. I used to binge eat, restrict my food, count calories, weigh my food, and obsess about …

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Episode 212: 7 Ways to Raise Your Standards to Upgrade Your Health and Fitness 29:24

17d ago29:24

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When I was super unhealthy, overweight, unfit, and drinking and eating too much, I never in a million years thought part of my problem was that the standards I had for myself were low. It sounds crazy even writing that... standards for myself? But this is the thing that holds many people back from getting where they want to be. In this episode, I s…

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Episode 211: Commitment vs. Trying: Master the Right Mindset for Success 25:06

29d ago25:06

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Oh, this cuts deep. I remember so well the day my coach challenged me on my commitment to his program. "Of course, I'm committed," I thought. "I just paid you, and I'm sitting here over Zoom, ready and waiting!" I was initially annoyed with him, but he helped change my mindset around working towards a goal right there in that moment. He asked me, "…

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Episode 210: The 3 Most Effective Ways To Lose Fat (Research Proven) 23:53

1M ago23:53

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I struggled with my weight for most of my adult life. I was always on a diet or overweight. I used to pound the pavements, restrict my food and became obsessed with my weight. It was a horrible cycle and I always got dragged back to square one. Thankfully, I found the solution and I want you to have the solution too. In this episode, I dive into th…

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Episode 209: Workout Timing — How Many Times a Week Should You Work Out? 10:31

1M ago10:31

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In this episode, we dive into how often you should work out to achieve optimal health and fitness, for a woman over 40. We'll discuss the differences between daily movement and formal workouts, and the best types of exercise to incorporate into your routine. Additionally, we'll explore the crucial role of rest and recovery, providing practical tips…

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Episode 208: How to Achieve a Goal or Change a Behaviour 37:01

1M ago37:01

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Do you struggle to achieve certain goals? Are there behaviours you’d love to change but you always end up back at square one? Yes, I can relate. The good news is that once you learn to identify what can hold you back and also understand how to achieve a goal, achieving that goal becomes simpler. In this episode, I’m sharing with you all the interna…

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Episode 207: How to EASILY Kick Start A Healthy Lifestyle 17:43

1M ago17:43

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Do you find it hard to get back to healthy habits after you’ve been out of routine? How hard do you find it to get back on track after an injury or sickness or a holiday? Do you waste weeks in a state of de-motivation and just wish you could get back on track quicker? In my 16 years of coaching women, I must say it it one of the most common struggl…

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Episode 206: Morning & Evening Routine to Reduce Anxiety & Overwhelm 25:33

2M ago25:33

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Do you know what I discovered? It's really difficult to implement healthy habits when you're feeling stressed out. When I was stressed, I stayed up late, scrolled through my phone, ate and drank too much, skipped workouts, and was frozen into inaction. Even the simplest things seemed really hard to do. This led to low confidence, tight clothes, fee…

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Episode 205: The 5 Reasons You Can't Lose Weight as a Woman Over 40 21:31

2M ago21:31

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Do you feel like you're trying everything to lose weight and are on a hamster wheel, never really getting anywhere? You're not alone; many women over 40 face this frustrating challenge. For almost all of my adult life, I struggled with my weight, until I stopped doing all the things that weren’t working and found a new way. Understanding why you’re…

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Episode 204: I Found the Secret to Exercise WITHOUT Quitting 20:19

2M ago20:19

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I spent many years trying to be consistent with exercise only to fail - and quit - time and time again. Until I discovered a new way of doing things… In today’s podcast episode, I’m sharing with you my best tips for showing up to workouts. These tips helped me move from a very all or nothing person to consistent. I hope you enjoy it, click play and…

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Episode 203: How To Lose Weight Without Calorie Counting 19:19

2M ago19:19

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Are you trying to lose weight but feel like nothing is working? Are you constantly counting calories and obsessing about food? That was me for years! It wasn't until I stopped doing those things and tried something different that I finally dropped two dress sizes. In this episode, I share my PAHMS acronym and how it helped me achieve this transform…

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Episode 202: 10 Science-backed Healthy Habits that Changed My Life 19:09

2M ago19:09

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Adopting healthy habits can significantly enhance your life. I went from stressed out, anxious, overweight and unfit to healthy, fit, energetic and calm by changing my habits. In this episode, I discuss 10 healthy habits that have improved both my physical and mental well-being. These habits are scientifically proven to be effective! Click play and…

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Episode 201: How to Declutter your Life 23:32

2M ago23:32

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Are you in need of a Declutter? We often spend so much time adding things to our lives that we forget the benefits of subtracting. When we take the time to remove clutter from our lives, we create more space to enjoy what we have. Decluttering can also help you feel more peace and calm. By removing unnecessary items, you can enhance your day-to-day…

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Episode 200: How to Ditch Diet Culture and Rebuild Your Relationship with Food with Niamh Orbinski 36:01

2M ago36:01

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In this episode, I chat with Niamh Orbinski, a certified nutritionist, intuitive eating counsellor, and yoga teacher. Niamh’s book, "No Apologies: Ditch Diet Culture and Rebuild Your Relationship with Food," is a must-read. If you’ve ever struggled with body image or your relationship with food, this episode is a must for you. If you’re constantly …

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Episode 199: Reflections on Lessons Learned and Successes Along the Way 37:13

3M ago37:13

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Over the past couple of years, I've learned so much about getting fit and healthy, about stress, boundaries, relationships and so much more. I've made many mistakes, learned numerous lessons, and also had many successes. In this episode, I'm doing a deep dive into all those lessons learned that I hope will help you on your journey. Join me in this …

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Episode 198: Overeating and Comfort Drinking: How Much is it Holding You Back? 32:15

3M ago32:15

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We often think of weight gain as the primary negative impact of overeating and comfort drinking. However, have you stopped to consider how much these habits are really holding you back? When I was unhealthy, all I could think about was weight loss and feeling good in my clothes. This focus held me back significantly. It prevented me from seeing the…

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Episode 197: How To Lose Fat & Reduce Stress After 40+ 31:10

3M ago31:10

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Do you often feel stressed out? Cortisol is a stress hormone with many important functions. However, when we are stressed out all of the time, cortisol has a really negative impact on our bodies and our minds. In today’s podcast episode, I share with you my story of stress and how my health suffered so much from the pressure of juggling work and fa…

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Episode 196: Feeling anxious and overwhelmed? This is for you. 21:49

3M ago21:49

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Do you often feel anxious and overwhelmed? Struggling under the pressures of family life and your career? For many years, everything in my life looked great from the outside. I had a thriving successful women’s only gym, two small kids and a beautiful home. However, I was dying inside from the pressure of it all. I would wake up every morning with …

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Episode 195: 7 Obstacles on your journey to getting fit and healthy 29:48

3M ago29:48

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On your journey to getting fit and healthy, you’re going to encounter some obstacles that will get in the way between you and success. It’s important that we know what those obstacles are so that we can remove them. In today’s podcast episode I chat to you about 7 big ones that I see come up time and again. Click play and let’s dive in.…

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Episode 194: How to Sleep well and Thrive in Your Life with Fiona Brennan from The Positive Habit 35:00

3M ago35:00

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It was great to chat with Fiona Brennan of the Positive Habit on this week's podcast episode. Fiona’s book, 'Sleep Well: 8 Habits to Help You Fall Asleep, Stay Asleep, and Wake Up Refreshed,' has recently topped the book charts! Fiona shares so many tips and strategies for thriving in your life and also getting a great night's sleep. Click play and…

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Episode 193: Is your Mindset Holding you Back? 18:46

3M ago18:46

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How do you know when your mindset is holding you back? What drives you to overeat, to skip workouts, to stop taking healthy action? When you figure this out, you can make big leaps forward in progress. The solution to getting fit and healthy is not in the tracker apps. I believe all that stuff does is give you disordered eating and make you obsesse…

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Episode 192: Stop Counting Calories: Here are 5 Reasons Why 26:44

3M ago26:44

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Do you track your food or count your calories? It's my belief that counting calories causes disordered eating, and a study in PubMed USA has shown that 75% of people surveyed using food tracking apps agree. In today's episode, I share with you 5 reasons why I believe you need to stop counting calories and share with you things to do instead so you …

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Episode 191: Breaking free from unhealthy habits - 5 barriers that might be getting in your way 26:45

4M ago26:45

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Have you ever felt like you're stuck, unable to break free from an unhealthy habit that's holding you back? I've been there too. It's only with hindsight, having gone through it and come out the other end, that I realised I need to make a few mindset shifts in order for me to be successful with this. In today's episode, I'll share with you 5 barrie…

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Episode 190: Watch your step: Why The 10,000 Daily Goal Is Mis-Leading 17:15

4M ago17:15

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Sick of counting your steps? Well, you don't have to! Not only does research tell you that, I'm also sharing with you why I think you don't have to either. Counting my steps held me for so long, and it wasn't until I dropped all the counting from my life did I finally break free from my unhealthy habits and actually get healthy. Click play and let'…

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Episode 189: How to Thrive in Midlife with Alana Kirk 41:50

4M ago41:50

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I’m so excited to introduce you to my guest on the show today, Alana Kirk, who is a certified coach, best-selling author and motivational speaker. Alana is chatting to me today about how to get out of survival mode and into thriving mode. As The Midlife Coach, she empowers women to thrive in, not just survive midlife, which today is a decades long …

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Episode 188: How To Lose Weight Without The Weighing Scales 17:29

4M ago17:29

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Are you struggling to lose weight? I used to, too! For years! It wasn't until I stopped using weight loss as a goal, and ditched the weighing scales, that I actually went on to lose weight. In today's episode, I share with you the reasons why the weighing scales are holding you back and 5 steps to focus on instead. Click Play and let’s dive in…

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Episode 187: What diet and fitness changes should I make after 40? 21:43

4M ago21:43

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Are you feeling a bit stuck with your diet and exercise routines? Well, you're not alone! Sometimes it can feel like we're going around in circles, doing the same things over and over again without seeing much progress. But guess what? There's a solution! And it starts with making some changes. We're going to talk about all the tweaks and adjustmen…

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Episode 186: How To Build Habits using The Slight Edge Method 35:19

4M ago35:19

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Do you struggle to implement healthy habits? I'm currently focusing on getting rid of my phone outside of work hours, and I'm reminding myself of a really terrific method called the Slight Edge Method. The Slight Edge Method helps you look at habit building in a really simple way and if you’re anything like me, you excel when things are broken down…

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Episode 185: How To Lose Fat And Gain Muscle At The Same Time 16:51

4M ago16:51

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🏋️‍♀️🔥 Getting fit and losing fat doesn't need to be complicated. A simple shift in what you're doing currently can help you produce big results. If you're feeling sluggish and tired, if your clothes are tight, if you feel really unfit... and want to change that, this episode is for you. It's so much easier than you think to get fit and lose fat as…

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Episode 184: Want to be healthy? Try getting to know yourself 30:44

4M ago30:44

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In this podcast episode, I'm diving into something really important: getting healthy by understanding yourself better. It's like figuring out why you do what you do and how that can help you break free from the unhealthy habits holding you back. For many years, I was so focused on trying harder and doing more, I never once took a step back and figu…

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Episode 183: Filling up on ‘Free Food’ doesn't fix the problem 15:51

4M ago15:51

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Have you been trying to get healthy by focusing on your food? 🥗 I really struggled with my fitness and health for many years, and one of the reasons I stayed so stuck for so long was because I thought the solution was to be found somewhere in nutrition. 🤔 The answer isn’t to be found by focusing solely on food. 🍽️ In today’s episode, I chat with yo…

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Episode 182: How much cardio do you need to do as a woman over 40? 12:12

5M ago12:12

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This is what we're chatting about in today's podcast episode. Save yourself time and get the most out of your workouts. Discover how to boost your metabolism, burn fat at rest, build lean muscle, and increase bone density in under 90 minutes per week. Click play and let's dive in.By Jessica Cooke

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Episode 181: Finding Freedom from Stress, Fear and Unhealthy Habits with Moira Geary 37:06

5M ago37:06

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Moira is referred to as a leading light for a new wave of Freedom Seekers! Over the course of two decades, her impactful work has empowered more than 20,000 individuals to liberate themselves from the shackles of stress, fear, worry, procrastination, self-sabotage, and overwhelm. Moira achieves this through her innovative techniques, grounded pract…

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Episode 180: These Boundaries will 10X The Quality of Your Life 37:44

5M ago37:44

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In this episode, I'm diving into the art of setting boundaries and how it can transform your life for the better. 🌿 I never used to have boundaries; I used to think boundaries were just physical. Because of this I used to feel frustrated, tired and angry often. I felt fed up and not in the driving seat of my own life, rather on a hamster wheel. My …

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Episode 179: Escaping the Weekend Alcohol Routine: A Conversation with Karen Coakley 34:58

5M ago34:58

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In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Karen Coakley, the driving force behind Kenmare Foodies. Our conversation delves into breaking from unhealthy habits, navigating the complexities of diet culture, nurturing gut health, addressing our relationship with alcohol, and much more. Karen's insights are truly inspiring, and I'm confid…

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Episode 178: How I Overcame Disordered Eating Caused by Dieting 28:35

5M ago28:35

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Have you ever wondered if you might be dealing with disordered eating? 🤔 Do you catch yourself in cycles of dieting, restriction, or bingeing? 🍽️💔 Perhaps you've felt shame and guilt around food? 😞 I've been there, and trust me, you're not alone. In today's podcast episode, I'm getting real about my journey with disordered eating. I share with you …

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Episode 177: How to break free from unhealthy habits and navigate change as a woman over 40 41:31

5M ago41:31

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Special guest Psychotherapist Trisha Mach Hale is joining me on the podcast today from Mind and Body Works. Trisha is talking to me about how to break free from unhealthy habits and navigate change. Trisha is a Psychotherapist and Supervisor working in private practice in Galway since 2006. In 2019, she went into partnership with Mind and Body Work…

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Episode 176: Stress & Me: My two weekly rituals to that help me punch stress in the face 13:19

5M ago13:19

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Did you know that 80% of people surveyed by Aware recently said they feel anxious? Stress is huge amongst women over 40. In fact 49% of women over 40 don’t exercise and cite being overwhelmed by too much to do as the reason. There are two rituals I follow every week. In today’s episode I share these rituals with you. Click play and let’s dive in. W…

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Episode 175: If it's making you miserable, you're not doing it right. 16:20

5M ago16:20

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If the journey feels miserable, then you’re not doing it right. You don't need to feel miserable on your quest to getting fit and healthy. If you're following a program right now that is doing just that, my bet is it's part of the one big problem, which is the weight loss industry...which is so obsessed and focused on food, how could it now make yo…

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Episode 174: Unshackling the Chains: Breaking Free from Alcohol's Grip 28:48

5M ago28:48

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Do you secretly hate alcohol and wish it wasn't a part of your life? 🤔 Have you ever woken up on a Sunday morning and dreamed about a world where you didn't drink? 🌅 That’s exactly what I used to do before I stopped drinking. In today's episode, I chat with you about my journey with alcohol, what it's like not drinking, and how choosing not to drin…

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Episode 173: This Mindset Shift changes the game 16:42

6M ago16:42

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Do you wish you were more consistent? This simple mindset hack has changed the game for me, and I apply it to everything! It has helped me become really consistent and show up when I say I will. It's a game-changer, and I want to share it with you. Click play and let’s dive in🎙️By Jessica Cooke

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Episode 172: I don’t know who needs to hear this but stress is stealing from you 20:36

6M ago20:36

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Do you often feel stressed out? 😟 Do you worry about things and then wish you didn't worry so much? 😓 I used to feel so stressed out and anxious, especially when I had a problem to deal with or something in my life wasn't going well. Worse, I would turn to food and alcohol, which meant not only was I stressed out but overweight and unhealthy too! T…

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Episode 171: Reminder: The solution isn't at the end of a glass of wine or the bottom of a crisp packet 19:38

6M ago19:38

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🎙️ Do you struggle with late-night snacking? 🌙 Do you wish you didn't drink so much alcohol? 🍷 Do you comfort eat? 🍔 Today's episode is for you if it is. I used to struggle massively with turning to food and alcohol to unwind, destress, relax, celebrate... you name it! 🔄 I want to share with you the steps I took to get rid of both out of my life an…

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Episode 170: Do You Struggle with Consistency in Exercise? Try This 18:27

6M ago18:27

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Do you struggle with consistency in exercise? 🏋️‍♀️ Do you stop and start, go great for a few weeks, and then find yourself beginning to backtrack? 🔄 This is a really common problem, and one I used to have myself. I'd go great for a while and then all of a sudden be like 'What, where did my workouts go? How did that happen'??! I'm going to share wi…

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Episode 169: Facing Fear: Breaking Free from Mindset Barriers 18:23

6M ago18:23

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Join me in this episode where I delve into the impact of fear on my journey, how it hinders my progress and leaves me feeling inauthentic when I’m too fearful to speak my mind. I share my struggles with fear and also the proactive steps I'm taking to break free from these mindset barriers. I hope it resonates with you and that you enjoy it. Click p…

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Episode 168: How To Reduce Stress: From Struggles to Solutions 23:14

6M ago23:14

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In this episode, I’m talking to you about how I used to handle stress and how things have changed for the better. Join me as I share my personal journey – the challenges, the lessons, and the practical strategies that make handling stress a whole lot easier now. Also how it’s had a positive knock-on effect on my weight. It's a down-to-earth convers…

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