The Life Coach School Podcast With Brooke Castillo

What an incredible milestone we have achieved together.   This body of work is a testament to the power of consistency.   Mine and yours.   In this collection of clips, we're going all the way back to the first episodes, to the introduction of how our thoughts create our feelings and how to do a thought download, to the compound effect that small, consistent action has on our lives and on our successes.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelifecoachschool.com/500

Too many people aren’t willing to fight for what they really want, and instead, they blame themselves or others for not getting it.   In this episode, I invite you to consider where you aren’t fighting for what you want and why maybe you should. I share some examples of where I’m willing to fight and the importance of having your own back.   Plus, in this week’s Examples of Awesome interview, Master Certified Coach Brig Johnson talks to Akilah Folami, coach for attorneys, about why you have to be willing to fight for what you want and what you believe, and the benefits of doing so.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelifecoachschool.com/499

From the people we have personal relationships with to the people we follow on social media, we are constantly being influenced.   The people you allow to directly or indirectly influence you have an impact on your decisions, your habits, and how you show up.    In this episode, I show you how to see who is influencing you, how to stop being influenced by people you don’t want to be influenced by, and how to consciously choose who influences you moving forward.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelifecoachschool.com/498

Do you ever suddenly find yourself down the rabbit hole of negative self talk?   Do you ever ask yourself, "Are these thoughts serving me?"   In this episode, I talk about our brain’s negative noise. Negative noise tells us negative things about our lives, self, and the world. I discuss how to identify negative noise so that you can process and heal from it. Some negative thoughts get lodged into our minds and we don’t even realize it, but there are ways to counteract this and program our brains to lead the lives we want.   Also, in this week’s Examples of Awesome interview, Master Certified Coach Brig Johnson is joined by Cathy Council, a Master Certified Life Coach who coaches women on how to look good naked and enjoy the foods they love at the same time. Brig and Cathy discuss how identifying and processing difficult emotions actually allows for more energy to get things done.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelifecoachschool.com/497

Every goal you set comes with a cost.   The problem is, most people don’t consider the cost of a goal when they set it.   In this episode, I share how to do a Cost-Benefit Analysis of your goal so that when the costs come up, you are prepared to pay them. Discover why establishing the cost (and all the added benefits) of setting your goal is crucial for anything you want to achieve.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelifecoachschool.com/496

It is completely normal for us to consume a lot. It’s what we’re trained to do as humans.    However, when we’re consuming more than we’re creating, we run into problems.   In this episode, I share what over-consuming looks like, how we get there, and how to break out of over-consumption by creating more. If you’re tired of feeling stagnant in your life, it’s time to look at your output and start creating a life you truly love.   Plus, in this week’s Examples of Awesome interview, Master Certified Coach Brig Johnson is joined by Dielle Charon, sales coach for women of color. They discuss the thoughts that got in Dielle’s way on her path to making seven figures, and the first thought she had once she made it.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelifecoachschool.com/495

You might think that once you lose the weight and get the body you want, you can finally be happy.   Unfortunately, this usually leads to burnout from trying to get those results as quickly as possible.   This week, find out why overdesire, overhunger, and overtrying won’t get you the results you want faster. I share how to create sustainable, long-lasting results without rejecting the body you’re in right now. Join Mental Weight Loss happening on October, 17th, 2023. Click here to sign up.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelifecoachschool.com/494

We get so caught up in the surface-level, petty nonsense of our lives that we forget to remember our future.   I invite you to remember it now. What would your future self say to you today?   Tune in this week as I explore this question. Whenever you think about how precious life is, do this exercise to tune in to your future self. Consider what they would want you to spend the next two decades doing, and start.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelifecoachschool.com/493

If you feel like you’re just going through the motions and life is happening all around you but you’re not in it, I see you.   I’ve been there.   In this episode, I share two ways to heal your secret pain. Learn how to stop dissociating from it and drop the shame.   Plus, in this week’s Examples of Awesome interview, Master Certified Coach Judith Gaton is joined by Master Certified Coach Sara Fisk to talk about how to stop ruminating and start looking inward for validation.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelifecoachschool.com/492

Most people try to avoid feeling anger and other negative emotions. You might want to repress it or even meditate it away.   However, after a recent realization I had about a time when I felt very angry, I was reminded how important it is to process our emotions.   Tune in this week to learn why we need to feel harder, process our negative emotions, and the magic that happens when we do.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelifecoachschool.com/491

If you’re experiencing resentment, agitation, frustration, and even anger as it relates to someone you’re in relationship with, understanding the difference between boundaries and avoidance is vital.   Join me to hear the differences between boundaries and avoiding, and an exercise you can try that will distinguish which camp you currently fall into.   Plus, on this week’s Examples of Awesome interview, Brig Johnson speaks to Master Certified Coach Gabrielle Smith about how she helps coaches get over their niche drama and sign their first paid clients.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelifecoachschool.com/490

Do you ever wonder why selling feels uncomfortable?   If you’re a woman who’s afraid to sell, doesn’t want to come across as pushy, or feels uncomfortable raising your prices, this is for you.   Join me and Aprille Franks to hear why every woman needs to learn the Feminine Selling process, and why it’s the antidote to everything you hate about selling right now.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelifecoachschool.com/489

There are a lot of concepts and teachings I’ve created over the years that you can begin exploring right now to change your life.   But have you ever wondered where to start?   Hear 10 ideas about life that I’ve distilled and simplified down to their core, and why each one is worth trying on.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelifecoachschool.com/488

We all make mistakes, fail, and show up in ways we wish we hadn’t.   Our actions have consequences that can include others being disappointed and angry at us.   This week, learn what accepting responsibility and acknowledging your mistakes does for your experience as a human. I share how to own your behavior, hold space for those you hurt, and use their feedback to improve.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelifecoachschool.com/487

When you feel frustrated, annoyed, and like the world is against you, there is one thing that will put things into perspective for you.   Helping others.   That’s what I explore in this episode. I share why helping others helps you, how to shift your mindset to be able to help someone else, and why this action is so empowering.   Plus, on this week’s Examples of Awesome series, Master Coach Brig Johnson interviews Life and Weight Loss Coach Jennifer Dent Brown on the power of creating a “Success Squad” and how you can create one for yourself.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelifecoachschool.com/486

Once you find a job, relationship, or location that feels safe, your brain will resist changing it.   But what kind of life are you missing out on by staying safe? What new experiences or even new idententities are you denying yourself?   In this episode, I explore all the benefits that come with increased experience in your life. Learn why intentionally increasing your experiences can lead to an even more amazing life, and how to consciously choose something new despite your brain’s resistance.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelifecoachschool.com/485

What would happen if you deliberately looked at your weaknesses and embraced them? Would that change how you show up in the world?   Is it possible that you could even enjoy your weaknesses?   In this episode, I break down the ways we typically deal with our weaknesses and the impacts of those decisions. Discover what could happen when you bring awareness to your weaknesses and embrace them.    Plus, in this week’s Examples of Awesome segment, Master Certified Style Coach Judith Gaton interviews Master Certified Marriage and Relationship Coach Maggie Reyes on cultivating “sexy bestie” energy in your relationship, and much more.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelifecoachschool.com/484

Why aren’t you sharing your work with the world? If you’re like most people, you either lack the confidence or the motivation.   This week’s episode shows you how to find the confidence and motivation you need to bring your unique offering into the world. Discover the six phases of creation, why you can and should monetize what you create, and how to do this work alongside me this summer.   Ready to Create Your Work for the World? Join me August, 2023, for a month-long workshop on just that. Click here for all the details and to sign up: https://thelifecoachschool.com/create/   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelifecoachschool.com/483

There are people out there that don’t want you to get rich.    Some of those people are even other women.   Maybe you’re one of them but haven’t realized it.   In this episode, I invite you to acknowledge the tremendous effort women throughout history have made so that you can be an entrepreneur, why you should get as rich as you can and want to, and why you should support other women on this journey, as well.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelifecoachschool.com/482

There are many circumstances in our lives that we cannot control.   The one thing we always have control over, however, is ourselves. And taking responsibility for ourselves is incredibly empowering.   This week, hear how amazing taking responsibility can be for your life and how to do it without beating yourself up.   Plus, in this week’s Examples of Awesome segment, Brig Johnson talks to Master Certified Life Coach TaVona Denise about the longevity of her career, and why it’s not over until you win.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://thelifecoachschool.com/481