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The Badass Confidence Coach is your go-to podcast for high-achieving women and men ready to step into their full potential. Hosted by Anna Marolin, therapist, life coach, and 20-year triathlete, this show is not your average therapy session. Anna is on a mission to empower everyone to overcome their self-doubt, crush their goals, and live their most badass lives.
Tune in to discover practical strategies, candid conversations, and actionable advice to conquer the challenges holding you back. From battling loneliness and anxiety to mastering mindset shifts and embracing self-love, Anna dives deep into the struggles we all face, alongside insightful guest interviews and engaging discussions with her husband, Tim.
Expect raw honesty, unwavering support, and a hefty dose of inspiration as Anna shares her expertise gained from over two decades of counseling and coaching experience. Whether you're seeking to boost your confidence, redefine success, or simply kick ass in life, The Badass Confidence Coach is your personal guide to unlocking your full potential.
Subscribe now and join the community of badass women and men who refuse to settle for anything less than extraordinary.
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Send us a text What if real connection feels harder than ever, and a screen seems safer than a person? In this continuation of their deep dive into men's mental health, Anna and Tim confront the uncomfortable truths about porn, isolation, and why so many men are feeling more alone than ever. This isn’t just about behavior; it’s about what’s missing underneath. Join them as they unpack the silent epidemic of digital detachment, the changing role of men in faith and family, and what happens whe...
Send us a text Something’s shifting for men today, especially those in their twenties. The anxiety, the isolation, the lack of direction, it’s everywhere. But underneath it all is a deeper reckoning with identity, strength, and what it means to be okay. Join Anna and Tim as they dig into the complex terrain of men’s mental health through a biopsychosocial lens. From suicidal despair to gaming and ghost friendships, from financial fear to the unexpected return to faith, they’re naming what so ...
Send us a text Do you know that feeling when you're waiting for things to change, but nothing actually does? That's hope fatigue. In this episode, Anna and Tim unpack what happens when hope becomes a substitute for action, and why it's not enough to just wish things were different. From therapy sessions that go nowhere to relationships crumbling in silence, they call out the moments we all lean on hope instead of doing the work. They dig into how hope without a plan leaves us stuck, burned ou...
Send us a text It starts out sweet: an old song, a photo, a memory that makes you smile. But what happens when reminiscing becomes your full-time residence? Join Anna and Tim as they unpack what it really means to get stuck in the past. From reliving high school glory days to TikTok rabbit holes of '70s rock concerts, they get honest about their own brushes with nostalgia addiction. Anna opens up about how replaying vinyl and scrolling vintage content started pulling her down, and Tim brings ...
Send us a text We put up with so much more than we realize. The clutter in our minds, the draining relationships, the hard conversations we keep avoiding, and all of it chip away at our energy, our peace, and our sense of self. Join Anna and Tim as they unpack what it really means to tolerate something, how our silence teaches others what we’ll accept, and why “just dealing with it” often comes at a cost. From the leaks in your daily habits to the macro-level intolerance tearing society...
Send us a text It's midnight, you're exhausted, and yet, you're still scrolling. You said you'd get off after one more video, but here you are, again. Sound familiar? In this episode, Anna and Tim dive deep into revenge bedtime procrastination, the quiet way so many of us try to reclaim control in a life that never stops asking for more. Join them as they unpack why we delay sleep, even when we know we’ll pay for it the next day. This isn't laziness, it's a boundary scream. From late-night sc...
Send us a text What does it mean when a teen turns to Nova at midnight instead of texting a friend? When emotional support comes coded in streaks, avatars, and instant replies? This episode takes a raw look at the growing intimacy between adolescents and AI companions. Join Anna and Tim as they break down how chatbots are reshaping attachment, self-expression, and emotional development in kids and teens. From the illusion of secure connection to the risks of outsourcing vulnerability, they ho...
Send us a text Ever felt close to someone online, even though you’ve never actually met them? You’re not alone. From one-sided bonds with influencers to the dopamine loops of TikTok, the digital world is rewiring our brains and slowly replacing real-life connections. Join Anna and Tim as they unpack the neuroscience behind parasocial overload, the silent rise of loneliness, and the ways our emotional energy is being siphoned into online spaces that don’t give anything back. This isn’t just a ...
Send us a text What is it about someone else’s downfall that feels so satisfying? In this episode, Anna and Tim unpack the viral Coldplay concert scandal that had 62 million people watching (and judging!). But this isn’t about gossip. It’s a deeper look at schadenfreude, the shadow parts of ourselves, and why public shame has become a form of sport. Join them as they explore how social media turns private pain into public spectacle, and why so many of us secretly relish watching others fall. ...
Send us a text We’re more connected than ever and yet so many of us feel more alone, more depleted, more fractured. From the rise of remote work to the silent pull of AI companions and parasocial relationships, something fundamental has shifted in how we show up for each other. Join Anna and Tim as they unpack the structural, cultural, and emotional forces reshaping our relationships. This episode is a call to awareness, not despair, and it offers real questions and micro-practices for rebuil...
Send us a text What if you could stay grounded in the middle of chaos? Ryan Dunlap knows exactly what that takes. A former SWAT hostage negotiator turned executive pastor and conflict strategist, Ryan has spent decades navigating high-stakes moments where emotions run hot and pressure can crush. But it wasn’t until life hit him personally—NICU babies, the loss of his mother, and a brutal wake-up call at a doctor’s appointment—that he started asking the deeper questions about who he was, not j...
Send us a text What do you do when your body starts to change and you don’t recognize yourself anymore? In this episode, Anna and Tim get honest about what it feels like to live in a changing body. From weight gain to aging, from grief to rage, they unpack the raw emotions that surface when identity and appearance start to shift. Join them as they explore how to move through body transitions with compassion, even when the shame gets loud. This Episode Covers: The shock of not fitting into you...
Send us a text Achievement looks good on the outside. But what happens when it’s the only way you know how to feel enough? In this episode, Anna and Tim dig into the cycle of high performance and hidden emptiness. The pressure to be exceptional, the rush of gold stars, and the crash that follows. Join them as they unpack the subtle ways achievement becomes a coping strategy—and how joy gets lost in the chase. This Episode Covers: Why being “a lot” becomes a form of safetyThe shame of being av...
Send us a text Caregiving isn’t just about love. It’s about expectations, exhaustion, and the quiet unraveling that happens when your needs are always last. In this episode, Anna and Tim crack open the emotional reality of caregiving; the roles we take on, the ones we’re handed, and how they can feel good until they don’t. Join them as they name what rarely gets said: the burnout, the self-erasure, and the resentment that builds when care turns into obligation. This Episode Covers: Why sayin...
Send us a text What happens when the rituals you grew up with no longer fit who you are? When faith feels distant but something inside still longs for meaning? In this episode, Anna and Tim open up a raw, deeply personal conversation about religion. From Catholic guilt to evangelical shame, from Zoom church to spiritual disconnection, they unpack the quiet shifts reshaping belief today. Join them as they explore their own faith journeys, reckon with disillusionment, and ask what it really mea...
Send us a text It starts as a quiet shift. The late-night touch you pull away from. The dishes left in the sink. The constant list running in your head. Until one day you realize, you haven’t had sex in weeks. Maybe months. Maybe longer. Join Anna and Tim as they dive into the raw, unfiltered truth of what really happens to desire in long-term relationships. From perimenopause and mental load to resentment, health scares, and just pure exhaustion, they break down the slow unraveling of intima...
Send us a text If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one who knows when the toilet paper’s running low, the school form is due, or the dog needs shots—you’re not imagining it. That’s the mental load. And it’s exhausting. Join Anna and Tim for a candid conversation about the invisible labor women are carrying in homes, relationships, and parenting. They break down how this unspoken workload creates resentment, impacts intimacy, and leaves so many women burned out. You’ll leave with language...
Send us a text From secret shopping bags to unopened retirement accounts, we all have financial decisions we’d rather forget. But keeping those choices hidden can erode trust, increase stress, and quietly damage our relationships. Join Anna and Tim as they break down the emotional weight of financial secrets, the psychology behind overspending, and the regrets that haunt so many of us. You’ll also learn Anna’s SAFER money framework—a practical, compassionate way to move from silence to heali...
Send us a text "Just be positive." "Everything happens for a reason." These phrases might sound helpful—but they often shut people down instead of lifting them up. Toxic positivity and spiritual bypassing are everywhere, from coaching circles to everyday conversations. And they're doing more harm than we realize. Join Anna and Tim as they dive deep into how these patterns dismiss pain, suppress emotion, and stall true growth. They unpack red flags to watch for, how these messages show up in ...
Send us a text When someone close to you is facing illness, divorce, financial loss, or deep stress, what do you say? What do you do? Most people either avoid the conversation entirely—or say the wrong thing with the right intentions. Join Anna and Tim as they walk through what it really means to show up well for someone going through a hard time. This episode is packed with practical do’s and don’ts, from how to ask thoughtful questions to what never to say—and how to care without burning y...
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