The Life Coach School Podcast With Brooke Castillo

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.  

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.  

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.

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.

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.  

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.  

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.  

Certified Life Coaches Dex Randall, Dr. Sonia Wright, Zayne Khan, and Chris Hale share their amazing insights on what identity actually is, how we shape our identities to fit in, and the power of deciding to be ourselves.   Find out how being “othered” might impact your experience and how to balance your desire to fit in with the desire to accept yourself for who you are. We discuss how living with one or more marginalized identities is laborious, but it’s also an act of activism, and share the importance of having compassion for yourself as you do this work.  

You currently have opportunities waiting to be presented to you and opportunities waiting to be created.   You also have opportunities in your past that you missed.   In this episode, learn how to bring awareness to the opportunities available to you and how to take action on them. I share the three different types of opportunities, why you might not be seeing all of them in your life, and how to change that.  

To kick off this new series, Master Certified Life Coach Judith Gaton interviews the multi-passionate, ambitious, and successful Cris Berlingeri, whose mission is to empower Hispanic women to create their most purposeful and fulfilling lives.   You also hear from Brig Johnson in conversation with Judith about how they found their coaching niches and what inspires them to keep going.   Each of these exceptional coaches show you what’s possible when you go after the life you want.

Several months ago, I challenged my team members, Erika Royal, Courtney Delgado, and Katie Pulsifer, to create the best Certification program we've ever had. And they've done it. This conversation is about the process they used to reimagine the program and how you can think about reimagining your own life.   You'll hear what it means to constantly be improving, to never get comfortable, and to always be the best of the best in terms of over delivering. If you are interested in becoming a Certified Life Coach, now is the time to really explore and understand what we are offering. This is the last time Certification will be open in 2023.

From a young age, we are taught that to be a good person, we have to give and share.   So, how can you identify when you are giving from true generosity or to get something in return, like approval or thanks?   Find out why it’s so common to give inauthentically, how to know when you’re doing it, and how to ensure giving never leaves you feeling depleted.  

As a company, values guide your business decisions and unite your team.   In your personal life, living a life that is fully aligned with your values makes you more of who you want to be.   Learn how to decide what your values are, how your values impact every part of your life, and how to start this process today.   

Whether you want to lose weight, finally maintain a clean home, or hit a new level of business success, you need to know where you’re going and how to get there.   Tune in this week to hear my 4-step process for resetting your life and moving forward with intention, love, and commitment.