Self-Growth Nerds

Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of self-pity, unable to envision a way forward? Join me for a transformative discussion on reclaiming control over our minds and lives. In this "Best Hits" episode, I unveil 6 actionable steps to reignite a sense of empowerment when faced with despair, powerlessness, and stagnation. Discover how to tap into your true capabilities and break free from the grip of self-pity. Tune in now to cultivate renewed strength and resilience.👉 Work with me: ⁠⁠⁠https://selfgrowthnerds.com/coaching 👈

Have you ever said “yes” when you really meant “no”—just to avoid a moment of awkwardness? In this episode, we explore how small acts of dishonesty slowly erode connection and self-trust, and why telling the truth (even in tiny moments) is the foundation of authentic relationships.From declining a business offer to addressing deeper issues in friendships, intimacy, or family, we’ll uncover the real cost of silence and people-pleasing. You’ll learn how micro-betrayals build up over time, creating distance where there should be closeness—and how courageously speaking your truth can lighten your spirit, strengthen bonds, and reveal which relationships are truly safe and nourishing.I’ll share 5 strategies to approach hard conversations with clarity and kindness, plus mantras to help you stay grounded when honesty feels scary. We’ll also talk about what to do if the other person gets upset, and how to know when telling the truth reveals that a relationship isn’t aligned with respect or authenticity.You’ll walk away with:A new perspective on the hidden cost of dishonestyA process for finding the words (and the courage) to speak upPermission to let honesty guide you toward deeper, lighter, more real connectionsIf you’ve ever wondered, “What truth am I not telling in my relationships?” — this episode will help you find it, say it, and set yourself free.Work with me: https://mariepiertremblay.com/coaching

What happens when you actually listen to that inner whisper telling you something in your life isn’t aligned?This week, I’m introducing you to the Adventurous Reinvention podcast, created and hosted by my friend Allison Boyle. Here’s what she says about this episode:Marie-Pier shares how leaving a long-term relationship led her on a path of deep self-discovery, dating, and eventually finding new love with her current partner.And together? They jumped straight into his very first backpacking trip… which just so happened to be a 100-mile thru-hike across Norway’s Lofoten Islands.We cover:Trusting yourself enough to leave relationships (even when nothing is “wrong”)How heartbreak became a catalyst for clarity, courage, and growthWhat it was like to date again, define her values, and find love that fully alignedWhy she chose Norway’s Lofoten Long Crossing as her next big adventureLogistics, challenges, and highlights of thru-hiking in Norway (with no switchbacks!)How adventure and relationships can both be powerful training grounds for reinventionThis is a conversation about courage, new beginnings, and the wild ways the trail mirrors our personal lives.Listen to more episodes of the Adventurous Reinvention: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sUkAmUHxUZ9C9DVJuBIFS?si=9ea2563a36af4bc2Work with me: https://mariepiertremblay.com/coaching

Do you ever feel like something’s missing? Maybe life looks fine on the outside… You’re checking the boxes and doing what’s expected, but deep down, you’re craving more meaning, more creativity, more you. The tricky part is… you might not know what that “more” is.Here’s the truth: not knowing your purpose is completely normal. Most people aren’t born with a crystal-clear vision, and the pressure to figure it out often blocks the very answers you’re looking for.In this episode, I share the winding path of how I discovered my own sense of purpose, and the 4 keys to finding your own. You’ll learn how to start noticing the subtle clues that can guide you toward a more fulfilling life and what to do with them—whether that shows up in your career, your relationships, or the way you spend your time.Work with me: https://mariepiertremblay.com/coaching

Feeling unsure about your relationship, career, or life path? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore why it can take years to allow yourself to truly want what you want—and how to finally take ownership of your desires. I share the 3 essential ingredients to navigate big transitions: grief, vision, and legitimacy. Learn how to grieve what you’d leave behind, build a vision that makes risk worth it, and give yourself permission to pursue what calls your heart.You’ll discover how to:Challenge the “worst-case scenario” stories your brain tells you.Create a compelling vision that makes change feel possible and exciting.Feel fully legitimate in wanting what you want, without guilt or self-doubt.This episode is for anyone ready to embrace change, honor their values, and take the difficult—but transformative—steps toward a life that truly feels theirs.Work with me: https://mariepiertremblay.com/coaching

You have a successful career, but your creativity feels limited. You dream of launching a side business, writing, or starting a podcast… but can’t find the time. The truth? It’s not about time management at all. In this episode, I’ll explore the real obstacle I’ve noticed after 750+ hours of coaching countless ambitious people — and show you how to break it.You’ll learn:The importance of learning to manage emotional discomfort.How to move from scattered effort to focused, meaningful progress.Practical strategies to take your dreams seriously and move forward with confidence.👉 Ready to stop avoiding your creativity and start building what matters? Book a free clarity call with me to map out your next steps: https://mariepiertremblay.com/coaching

Ever started something, didn’t see instant success, and immediately felt like a failure? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into why our high expectations can sabotage our progress before we’ve even started, and how our ego plays a big role in quitting too soon. You’ll hear real stories from first-time entrepreneurs, backpackers and creators who expected overnight success… and what happened when reality didn’t match the movie in their heads.We’ll break down:How ego turns slow progress into an identity crisisThe difference between ambition and expectation (and why it matters)Practical ways to adjust your expectations without lowering your goalsIf you’ve ever felt frustrated by slow growth, this episode will help you reframe your results, stay in the game longer, and actually reach the big goals you care about.Work with me: https://mariepiertremblay.com/coaching

In the last 15 years, I have made 3 career changes in pursuit of more fulfilment. From mobile coffee business owner to graphic designer and illustrator, and finally to coaching, discover the strategies and mindset shifts that propelled me forward. If you're contemplating a career change but feel uncertain about where to begin or whether it's the right move, tune in now for actionable insights to gain clarity and confidence in exploring a new direction.👉Work with me: ⁠⁠⁠https://selfgrowthnerds.com 👈Resources:📚Books:⁠You Are a Badass at Making Money, by Jen Sincero⁠⁠Born for This, by Chris Guillebeau⁠🎙️Podcast:⁠Unfuck Your Brain, by Kara Loewentheil

Are you yearning to overcome struggles like perfectionism, laziness, or addiction? Join me for an exploration of Internal Family Systems (IFS), a therapeutic approach developed by Dr. Richard C. Schwartz. Discover how IFS can transform your relationship with yourself by acknowledging and understanding all aspects of who you are. Learn how to replace inner conflict with self-compassion, reclaiming your power and reconnecting with your joyful, playful self. Tune in now to start your journey of healing and self-discovery with IFS.👉 Work with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://selfgrowthnerds.com/ 👈

These 5 simple practices improve my mood, give me energy and help me manage my time and money in an empowering way so I can accomplish my goals and lead a more flexible less stressful life. Try what resonates, play around and find your own way!👉 Work with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://selfgrowthnerds.com/ 👈

Feeling confident comes from the belief that it's safe for you to share who you really are more openly. In this episode, I share 5 skills you can practice to stop letting insecurity take over and strengthen your confidence so you can show up as your true self wherever you go and come home feeling proud.👉 Work with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://selfgrowthnerds.com/ 👈

Ever catch yourself trying way too hard to be liked? Saying you'll go to the party when you'd prefer to read romantasy in bed or holding back your feminist opinion and love for tarot so no one judges you? Yeah… same.In this episode, we’re talking about the very human need to be liked, and the 5 skills to develop to stop caring so much about what people think. You’ll hear stories about what I used to do for approval (I'm not proud!) and how I’m learning to show up more honestly… We’ll get into why people-pleasing is so hard to let go of and how to make it hurt less when someone thinks badly of you. We’ll also talk about going camping with your partner's family, Lady Gaga, Inside Out 2, and what it actually feels like to be disliked... and okay with it.If you’ve ever watered yourself down to be more “palatable,” this one’s for you.

Your partner is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. The person you spend the most time with has a huge impact on your mental health, confidence and overall well-being. So today, I’m sharing 9 thought-provoking questions to help you figure out if you’re in the right relationship for you, or just one that's "good enough" because you're afraid to be alone. We’ll talk about real compatibility, the fine line between compromise and self-abandonment, as well as whether their attitude towards growth aligns with yours.We'll also cover what to do if this episode makes you realize you might want to break up or get a divorce. 💔This isn’t about perfection. It’s about making sure your relationship supports the life you want to create. (Because we only have one after all!)

After spending 10 years getting overwhelmed and overthinking all his creative ideas, my client Aitor—a software developer and digital nomad—finally launched his mental health app, and it’s already bringing in $1,000 of extra income every month. In this inspiring episode, we explore his journey from burnout to career change and financial freedom.You'll hear how he:Allowed himself to walk away from a PhD and pivot careersUsed his personal struggles as fuel to build something truly helpfulNavigated the fear of failure and perfectionism that blocks so many creativesGrew his app to $1,000/month and found meaningful workWhether you're a creative entrepreneur, an aspiring founder, or on your own mental health journey, this conversation will show you what’s possible when you stop trying to do it all alone and start building with support.👉 Learn about working with me.📱 Download the Rewire It app.

Ever feel a wave of sadness or frustration after coming back from vacation, even though nothing has technically gone wrong? In today’s episode, we’re talking about why post-vacation depression shows up, what it’s trying to tell you, and how to respond in a way that supports your mental health instead of pushing through and going back to autopilot.We’ll explore:What the post-vacation blues are really about (it’s not just burnout)How we unconsciously gaslight our own desiresThe connection between dissatisfaction and legitimacy, and why most women don’t feel allowed to want moreWhat shifts when you start treating your dreams like they matterWhy pursuing a goal you’re passionate about (even if it feels “impossible”) might be exactly what brings your life back onlineIf you’ve been stuck in a loop of all-or-nothing thinking, waiting for “one day,” or feeling guilty for wanting more… this episode will help you hear what your desire is saying, and start honoring it, without apology.👉 Learn more about working with me.💥 Sign up for the How to Trust Your Ideas workshop.📚 Book mentioned: Unbound, by Kasia Urbaniak.

Feeling stuck in overthinking mode? This episode is for you.When you're trying to make a decision, it’s easy to think more research and better planning will finally bring clarity. But that's now how decision-making works.In this episode, we explore:The real reason we overthink, and how to catch it in the momentHow a sneaky pattern called "metric fixation" can distract you from what actually mattersWhy long-term predictions based on short-term experiences often fail usThe difference between analysis paralysis and intentional research How trial and error can teach you more than the perfect plan ever couldIf you're craving momentum but feel blocked by your own thoughts, this conversation will help you shift from spinning to stepping forward with more confidence and less pressure to get it “right.”👉 Work with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://selfgrowthnerds.comResources:📕 Book: ⁠How To Not Die Alone by Lohan Ury

Do you feel stuck when thinking about what to do next? Whether it’s a career change, a business idea or sharing your writing online?This episode explores what I call The Overwhelm Barrier: that moment of practical paralysis that sets in right after a bold new dream is born. Thoughts like:Where do I even start?How do I do it right?I can’t waste time… there’s so much to do!Sound familiar?In Part 2 of this series on an emotional block we’ve all experienced, we explore two of the most common reasons people stay stuck: lack of clarity and unconscious powerlessness.These experiences can make you question yourself, doubt your desires, and hesitate to take action, even when you want to move forward in your life, your work, or your relationships.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to spot mindless action due to a lack of clarity and interrupt the patternPractical steps to reconnect with your personal power and move forward at your own paceIf you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and start making meaningful changes, this conversation will help you recognize what’s really going on under the surface and how to gently shift it.→ Ready to get unstuck and move forward with clarity? Work with me 1:1

Do you feel stuck when thinking about what to do next? Whether it’s a career change, a business idea or sharing your writing online?This episode explores what I call The Overwhelm Barrier: that moment of practical paralysis that sets in right after a bold new dream is born. Thoughts like:Where do I even start?How do I do it right?I can’t waste time… there’s so much to do!Sound familiar? In this first part of the series, we dive into the emotional weight of pressure. I’ll walk you through four common types of pressure that feed the overwhelm and quietly sabotage your projects:Time pressurePerformance pressureFinancial pressureFear of judgmentEach one comes with concrete examples, fresh perspectives, and practical tools to help you figure out your next steps and move toward your meaningful goals with more calm, clarity and confidence.→ Ready to get unstuck and move forward with clarity? Work with me 1:1→ Want to watch my talk about overcoming self-doubt to go thru-hiking (or go after any big and scary dream?) Register for the Solo Adventure Summit🎧 Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll explore the roles that lack of clarity and unconscious powerlessness play in creating overwhelm, and how to reclaim your momentum.

Ever had a big dream (writing a book, taking a travelling sabbatical, leaving a job or relationship) only to talk yourself out of it before you even begin? In this episode, we unpack the internal cycle that keeps so many ambitious, self-aware people stuck in indecision.From the first spark of inspiration to the spiral of anxiety (“I’m not that kind of person,” “I probably won’t follow through”), we explore why your dreams keep getting abandoned and why that’s emotionally exhausting.You’ll learn:The real cost of overthinking and self-sabotageHow fear disguises itself as rational thinking (“I’m not outdoorsy,” “I’m just romanticizing it”)How to interrupt the Self-Doubt Loop (and the consequences if you don’t)If you’re tired of circling the same decisions, this episode will help you understand your pattern and start trusting the part of you that wants more.Sign up for my talk at the Solo Adventure Summit about overcoming self-doubt to go thru-hiking.Work with me 👉 https://mariepiertremblay.com/

Do you keep pushing yourself to be more disciplined, organized or productive, yet still feel stuck or frustrated?In this episode, we break down 4 subtle but powerful ways you might be too hard on yourself, especially when trying to grow, start something new, or “get it together.” These habits and mindset traps can quietly drain your energy, sabotage your momentum, and keep you from moving forward with confidence.Through real-life stories and case studies, you’ll learn:Why rigid routines and strict plans often backfireHow feeling “lazy” is often your body asking for somethingWhat to do when imposter syndrome crashes your progressWhy quitting or changing direction isn’t a failureWhether you're starting a business, a creative project, or a new chapter in life, this episode will help you shift your inner dialogue and lead with self-respect, not self-pressure.👉 Ready for deeper support? Learn more here.