Episodes
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In today’s episode, I’m so excited to welcome back Trisha! Together, we’re tackling a question that comes up time and time again: why is it so hard to make changes, even when we know they’re good for us? Trisha dives deep into the brain science behind habits, explaining why our brains resist healthy changes and cling to comfort. We’ll explore how past experiences shape our habits and how self-compassion plays a huge role in creating real, lasting transformation.
Here are 3 reasons to tune into today’s episode:
Understand why change can feel impossible, even when you’re motivated.Discover how the brain’s “comfort zone” affects your habits and choices.Learn practical steps to start building healthy habits that actually stick!Click play to discover simple, effective ways to start building habits that fit your true values—so you can feel healthier, happier, and fully in control this season and beyond.
How to Contact Trisha:
Website: https://mindandbodyworks.com/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 091 725750
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I’m thrilled to introduce today’s guest, Leisha Redmond McGrath. She’s a Chartered Occupational Psychologist, Work and Organisational Psychologist, Coaching Psychologist, Executive Coach, and a practising Irish Celtic Shaman. With over 25 years of experience working with major Irish and international businesses, Leisha has guided organisations through talent management, leadership development, and change strategies.
However, she realised that today's world requires something more profound. Her work as a Shaman now adds an energetic and mythic dimension to her psychological expertise, allowing her to help clients achieve true transformation—from the inside out.
Leisha’s unique combination of psychology and shamanism offers practical steps to tap into your inner strength and wisdom, empowering you to create deeper, lasting changes, especially during midlife transitions. In this episode, she shares insights and strategies for personal growth, guiding us on how to make meaningful shifts in our lives.
Contact Leisha Redmond:
Website: www.leisharedmondmcgrath.com
Email: [email protected]
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Welcome back to the Jessica Cooke Podcast!
In today’s episode, I’m sharing something super personal—my journey with anxiety. I’ve struggled with it since I was a kid, and it’s shown up in so many ways over the years, from panic attacks to turning to food and alcohol for comfort. I’ll also walk you through what I do now to manage it, sharing simple, practical steps that help me keep it under control.
3 Reasons Why You Should Listen Today:
Get Real Strategies for Managing Anxiety: From my morning routine to exercise tips, I’ll give you actionable ways to start feeling calmer.
You’re Not Alone: With 82% of women in Ireland experiencing anxiety, you’ll learn how common this is—and that it’s okay to talk about it.
My Personal Story: I’m opening up about my experiences in the hope it will inspire you to tackle your own anxiety head-on.
Click play and let’s dive in!
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In this episode, I share how you can transform your body and mindset with just 30 minutes of focused effort a day! Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or stuck, I’ll show you how to build strength and confidence that will carry over into every part of your life. 💥
3 Reasons to Tune In:
Simple, Actionable Plan: Learn how to easily fit a strength-building routine into your day without overwhelm.Confidence Boost: Discover how just 30 minutes can help you feel empowered and confident.Holistic Approach: It’s not just about your body—this episode will help you strengthen your mind, too.🎧 Click play and let’s dive in!
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In this episode, I dive deep into why diets fail and how you can finally let go of that diet mentality. I’ll show you how to build a healthier, more balanced life without obsessing over food and weight! 💪🏻💛
3 Reasons to Tune In:
Find Freedom from restrictive diets and learn how to focus on health instead of weight.Practical Tips on how to nourish your body without guilt or obsession.Mindset Shifts that will help you create sustainable, healthy habits for life.🎧 Click play and let’s dive in!
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Are you going around in circles, struggling to get consistent? 🔄😓
I know exactly why you feel that way—because this was me for so many years.
If you want to stop going around in circles, you need to stop doing this one thing... 🚫
In today’s short little episode, I’m sharing with you exactly what that is! 🎙️
Click play and let’s dive in!
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Are you afraid it's too late for you? 😟➡️💪
I want you to know one thing... it’s never too late to change. 🌟
You want to get fit and healthy? 🏃♀️🍎 Only fear is holding you back.
I know how you can remove that fear, and I know how you can start your fitness and health journey in the right direction. 🚀
In today’s episode, I’m helping Margaret overcome her fear of failure and giving her practical tips to start her journey to getting fit and healthy as she approaches retirement. 🎙️
Click play and let’s dive in!
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Welcome back to the Jessica Cooke Podcast!
In today's episode, I dive into a topic that resonates with so many of us: people-pleasing and the toll it takes on our well-being. Inspired by an email from Karen, a listener struggling with always putting others first, I explore how people-pleasing often stems from deeper issues like fear of rejection and lack of self-worth.
Together, we discuss practical tools to break free from this cycle, such as setting healthy boundaries, recognizing and challenging limiting beliefs, and taking steps to reclaim joy and authentic connections in life. This episode is about taking control, prioritising yourself, and embracing the messy beauty of imperfection.
3 Reasons Why You Should Listen to Today's Episode:
Practical Steps for Setting Boundaries: I share actionable tips for establishing boundaries at work, at home, and in social settings, helping you carve out the space you need for yourself without guilt.Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: Learn how to identify and challenge the limiting beliefs that keep you trapped in people-pleasing behaviours, so you can finally start living life on your own terms.Personal and Relatable Insights: I open up about my own experiences with people-pleasing and loneliness, and how I managed to transform those challenges into opportunities for growth.Let my journey inspire and guide you on your own path to healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Click play and let’s dive in.
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It’s a struggle so many of us face—how do we stay consistent with healthy eating, especially when life gets stressful?
Meet Nancy! She’s 47 and, like many of us, she’s finding it difficult to make healthy eating a consistent habit. Nancy does really well when things are calm—she eats balanced meals, avoids junk, and feels great. But then, when stress hits or life gets too busy, she finds herself slipping back into old habits like emotional eating and takeaways. Sound familiar?
In this episode, I’m helping Nancy (and you!) break out of that frustrating cycle of starting and stopping with healthy habits. Together, we’ll talk about how to make healthy eating a normal part of life without it feeling like a constant burden.
We’re going to explore:
How to identify the deeper triggers that push us towards emotional eating.Practical ways to reduce stress and create boundaries that help you stay on track.Simple strategies to break free from the on-again, off-again cycle, so you can feel more in control and less guilty about your food choices.If you’ve ever felt like you know what to do but can’t seem to stay consistent, this episode is for you. Nancy’s story is one that many of us can relate to, and I can’t wait for you to hear how we can all start making healthy eating feel easy and natural.
So, grab a cup of tea, find a comfortable spot, and let’s get into it!
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I’m so excited to share today’s episode because I know it’s something a lot of us face—how do you get into fitness if you’ve never liked exercise?
Meet Evelyn! She’s 62, and she’s spent most of her life avoiding workouts because they just don’t feel enjoyable. She hates the gym, running feels overwhelming, and finding motivation has been an uphill battle. Can you relate?
In this episode, I’m helping Evelyn (and you!) figure out how to get moving in a way that’s enjoyable, not a chore. We’re talking about how to make fitness a consistent, positive part of your life without ever feeling like it’s something you have to do.
We’re going to explore:
How to discover types of movement that bring you joy—even if the gym isn't your thing.Building a fitness habit that actually fits into your life, without adding extra stress or pressure.Creating a realistic and sustainable routine that helps you feel stronger, healthier, and proud of what your body can do.If exercise has ever felt like a struggle or if motivation comes and goes, this episode is for you. Evelyn’s story is one so many of us can relate to, and I can’t wait for you to hear all the practical tips that can change your journey.
Grab a coffee, pop in those earphones, and let’s dive in!
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I’m so excited to share today’s episode because it’s something so many of us can relate to—feeling stuck in an all-or-nothing fitness mindset.
Meet Joan! She’s 45 and has been struggling with a common challenge: she’s either fully committed to her workouts and healthy eating, or she falls off the wagon entirely when life gets stressful. Sound familiar?
In this episode, I’ll be guiding Joan (and you!) through how to break free from the all-or-nothing mindset and make fitness a sustainable, enjoyable part of life.
Together, we’ll dive into:
Understanding the all-or-nothing mindset: Why it keeps you stuck and how to finally let it go.Redefining what health means: It’s not just about fitness and food—it’s about creating balance in all areas of your life.Simple strategies for lasting change: How to build healthy habits on a strong foundation, so they become effortless.If you’ve ever found yourself going in circles with your fitness routine, this episode is for you. Joan’s journey will resonate with so many, and I can’t wait for you to listen.
Click play and let’s dive in!
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Are you feeling overwhelmed, constantly on edge, and like anxiety is taking over your life? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m talking about how anxiety can make us feel stuck, and today, we’re diving into Emma’s story.
Emma, at 50, has always managed stress well, but recently, her anxiety has become unmanageable. It’s affecting her sleep, mood, and daily life. She’s heard that exercise can help, but even the thought of starting a new routine adds to her anxiety—sound familiar?
I’m going to walk Emma (and you!) through practical ways to ease anxiety and build healthy habits that won’t add more stress. Together, we’ll explore how to calm your mind, create routines that work, and stop feeling overwhelmed by trying to do it all at once.
We’ll cover:
Why Anxiety Feels Overwhelming: And how it affects more than just your thoughts.Taking Control with Small Steps: Simple, effective ways to reduce anxiety without adding to your stress.Building Routines that Stick: How to start slow, feel calmer, and take back control.Grab a cup of tea and hit play—it’s time to break free from the grip of anxiety and start feeling strong and in control again!
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In this episode, we’re addressing Rachel’s struggle with the relentless cycle of dieting.
At 43, Rachel has tried every diet from keto to intermittent fasting, only to find herself stuck in a loop of weight loss and gain, leaving her feeling like a failure. As a busy mum of two teenagers, balancing work and home life, Rachel feels overwhelmed by the constant pressure to follow restrictive diets and is yearning for a healthier, more sustainable approach to well-being.
I’ll be guiding Rachel through a process of self-discovery to uncover the reasons behind her dieting habits and what a truly healthy lifestyle means to her.
We’ll discuss practical tips and key areas to focus on to break free from the diet mindset and embrace a more balanced, enjoyable way of living.
Join us as we explore:
Understanding Dieting: Why Rachel has been caught in the cycle and how to shift away from it.Redefining Health: What does being healthy mean for Rachel beyond food restrictions?Sustainable Changes: Practical tips and key focus areas to help let go of the dieting mindset for good.Click play and let’s dive in!
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In this episode, I’m helping Siobhán with a personal struggle that many of us can relate to: body image.
Siobhán has worked hard for years on accepting herself and has made impressive progress in her fitness journey.
Despite this, she continues to feel disappointed with her appearance in photographs and mirrors, struggling with frequent body-checking and self-doubt.
I’ll be guiding Siobhán through understanding what body acceptance truly means and offering practical tips to overcome the inner critic that often holds us back. I’ll explore effective strategies to shift focus from appearance to overall well-being and progress.
Tune in as we dive into:
The true meaning of body acceptance and its importance for a healthy mindset.Practical steps to challenge and silence the negative self-talk.Tips to foster a positive relationship with your body and appreciate your progress.Join me as I work through these challenges and share insights that could help you on your own journey to self-love and acceptance.
Click play and let’s dive in!
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Do you often feel exhaustion gets in the way of you becoming fit and healthy?
Do you feel this holds you back from making any progress and finding a healthy routine?
Karen is 48 and feeling the challenges of menopause, balancing a busy job, raising an autistic teenager, and managing a thyroid issue. Though she wants to stay active and healthy, exhaustion and fear hold her back from starting.
Join me in today’s podcast episode, where I’ll be helping Karen work through this.
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Feeling overwhelmed and struggling to get out of bed in the morning?
You’re not alone!
Meet Claire, a 43-year-old full-time worker and mum of two, who’s facing the same challenges. Her mornings are chaotic and she’s caught in a cycle of stress, poor self-care, and feeling stuck.
In today’s episode, I dive into Claire’s story and explore practical steps to help her—and others like her—reclaim their mornings and start the day on a positive note.
Tune in to find out how Claire can turn her mornings around and find the energy and joy she’s been missing. If you're struggling with your own morning routine, this episode is for you!
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Do you find it tough to pick yourself back up after a setback or when a challenge comes your way? Do you often feel like you’re failing at something and just want to quit?
Michelle, a 41-year-old married Mum of two (her daughter is 10 and her son is 6), is scared to start her fitness and health journey because of intense feelings of failure from past experiences.
She knows she needs to shift her mindset from being skinny to being healthy and to appreciate the changes she sees in her health, not just what the scale says.
But that deep fear of failure is stopping her from even starting.
Michelle does the occasional workout at home and goes for walks, but she’s so far from where she wants to be that she’s finding it terrifying.
Join me in today’s podcast episode, where I’ll be helping Michelle work through this.
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In today’s episode, I’m chatting with you about late-night eating, something that held me back for years and a problem our Thriver Community has asked me to discuss on the podcast today.
Do you struggle with late-night eating? If yes, this one is for you!
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I’m so excited about today’s episode because we’re tackling something HUGE—something that could be the missing piece in your fitness journey.
We’ve all been there, trying our best to stay on track, but somehow, we keep slipping up. What if I told you there’s one key thing you need to master to stop this cycle? That’s right—one thing that can make or break your success, and it’s probably not what you think!
In this episode, I’m going to;
reveal the crucial mindset shift you need to finally stick to your fitness and health goals;
how to stop self-sabotage;
how to stay consistent, and actually enjoy the process—
…no more starting over every Monday!
If you’re tired of feeling stuck and ready to break free from the endless cycle of setbacks, this episode is for you. Don’t miss this one—it could be the game-changer you’ve been waiting for.
Click play and let’s dive in!
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