The Life Coach School Podcast

We have been on quite a journey together over the past 10 years.   I’ve created an extraordinary amount of content full of concepts and lessons that have helped me in my own life and business.   Thousands of you have taken those lessons, courses, and certifications to create lives you never dreamed possible for yourself.   You created businesses. You fell in love. You worked hard and created tremendous success for yourself.   I am so proud of you and of us.   While the episode you hear today might feel sad, I want you to know this isn’t goodbye.   In this episode, I share what you can expect from me and The Life Coach School over the next year, and why I need you to get ready for what I’m going to unleash and bring to you in 2026. It’s going to be more epic than anything I’ve ever created, and I can’t wait to share it with you.     What You Will Discover:   The two books that have impacted me the most in the past couple of years. How you can experience my work in 2025 if you never have before. What’s in store for 2026 and why you don’t want to miss it.   Featured on This Episode:   #526: Student to Leader From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life by Arthur Brooks Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life by Bill Perkins   Join The Life Coach School on Social:   instagram.com/lifecoachschool/ instagram.com/therealbrookecastillo/ facebook.com/lifecoachschool/ linkedin.com/school/lifecoachschool/ tiktok.com/@lifecoachschool pinterest.com/thelifecoachschool/     Do you have a suggestion for a topic you think I should cover? Email theteam@thelifecoachschool.com

What if I told you satisfaction wasn't about getting more stuff? Or achieving more goals. I know... it sounds counterintuitive. And yet, as I've been watching the incredible transformations happening in this final year of Scholars, I've noticed something fascinating about satisfaction. It's about three specific things that most people never put together: deciding again, wanting what you already have, and the way you cultivate your goals. In this episode, I share how to feel deeply satisfied right now (without settling), why your past decisions might be secretly sabotaging you, and how to want things from a place that feels amazing instead of desperate. This is going to change everything about how you think about satisfaction.   What You Will Discover:   Why deciding everything again each year keeps you growing and evolving The difference between gratitude and wanting what you already have How to discover what you truly want versus what others expect Why satisfaction doesn't conflict with setting ambitious goals The power of conscious living versus defaulting to past patterns How to cultivate anticipation instead of scarcity Why letting go of past identities opens doors to new possibilities     Featured on This Episode:   The Last Word on Power by Tracy Goss     Join The Life Coach School on Social:   instagram.com/lifecoachschool/ instagram.com/therealbrookecastillo/ facebook.com/lifecoachschool/ linkedin.com/school/lifecoachschool/ tiktok.com/@lifecoachschool pinterest.com/thelifecoachschool/     Do you have a suggestion for a topic you think I should cover? Email theteam@thelifecoachschool.com

Have you been trying your very best to achieve a goal… and keep coming up short?   This can feel so disheartening that your brain might tell you to just throw in the towel.   Don’t. Give. Up.   Whether you’re trying to reach a new income level in your business, go pro in your sport, or any other endeavor, there will always be a period of not being good enough yet.   It’s what you make this period mean that makes all the difference.   If you’re ready to close the gap between your very best right now and the very best you’re going to be, listen in. Understanding why your best isn’t good enough and creating a plan to propel you forward are key to closing the gap, and I’m sharing how to do both in this episode.     What You Will Discover:   4 questions to ask yourself when your best isn’t good enough. How to know when it’s time to quit. 4 areas you can work on to improve your best. The difference between change and transformation. How to close the gap between your best right now and the best you’ll be.     Featured on This Episode:   Full Swing - Netflix movie The Last Word on Power by Tracy Goss     Join The Life Coach School on Social:   instagram.com/lifecoachschool/ instagram.com/therealbrookecastillo/ facebook.com/lifecoachschool/ linkedin.com/school/lifecoachschool/ tiktok.com/@lifecoachschool pinterest.com/thelifecoachschool/     Do you have a suggestion for a topic you think I should cover? Email theteam@thelifecoachschool.com

The Model has helped thousands of people transform their lives. For some, it helped them create the business of their dreams, and for others, it has helped them change their habits and their health.   The guest host of this bonus episode is one of those people.   Nan Saysana has been a coach at the School for the last five years, coaching 50 scholars five days a week.   Using the Model, she went from binge eater to bodybuilder, and she’s here to share that journey with you.   Nan specializes in helping clients overcome cravings, stick to their diets, and achieve their health and fitness goals with a logical and kind approach. She also coaches in French, her native language, and has some important insights on why receiving coaching in your native language is vital to your journey.   Tune in to hear one example of what’s possible when you learn the Model and use it to supervise your brain. No matter the language you speak or the goals you have, you can create a life you love, and Nan is proof of it.   Get Nan’s free download from this episode, 5 Powerful Insights That Have Transformed Over 50 Clients a Week—For More than 5 Years: https://nadege-saysana-coaching.ck.page/ec8cdf7bb2     What You Will Discover:   The benefits of being coached in your own language. 5 insights Nan gained from her time at the School. How using the Model has changed Nan’s health, finances, relationships, and business. Why everyone can benefit from coaching, even master coaches!     Connect with Nan:    Website: https://www.thecravingscoach.fr/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nan.saysana.coaching/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nadegesaysanacoaching7196 Email: nscoaching@outlook.fr Book a consultation: https://calendly.com/nadege-saysana/consultation Photo credit: Julie Reggiani       Join The Life Coach School on Social:   instagram.com/lifecoachschool/ instagram.com/therealbrookecastillo/ facebook.com/lifecoachschool/ linkedin.com/school/lifecoachschool/ tiktok.com/@lifecoachschool pinterest.com/thelifecoachschool/     Do you have a suggestion for a topic you think I should cover? Email theteam@thelifecoachschool.com

Who do you think you are?   Have you ever asked yourself that seriously?   Most people have an idea, a story, about who they are and that narrative creates their identity. However, narratives are not absolute truths and you have way more power over yours than you think.   In this episode, you’ll learn what a personal narrative is and why learning how to control yours is one of the most important skills you can cultivate. I walk you through an exercise in uncovering your narrative, in deciding what you want your life and your story to be about, and an exercise in seeing the contrast that all humans naturally have.   You are the main character of your life, so how will you write your story?     What You Will Discover:   Why learning how to control your narrative is so important. How people with similar circumstances can have vastly different lives. Why personal narratives are not absolute truths. The power of an “I am” thesis. An exercise to uncover your current narrative.     Join The Life Coach School on Social:   instagram.com/lifecoachschool/ instagram.com/therealbrookecastillo/ facebook.com/lifecoachschool/ linkedin.com/school/lifecoachschool/ tiktok.com/@lifecoachschool pinterest.com/thelifecoachschool/     Do you have a suggestion for a topic you think I should cover? Email theteam@thelifecoachschool.com

When faced with a big change, your brain isn’t going to like it.   Brains like certainty and stability, not the unknown.   So when I announced this would be the last year of Get Coached, many of the students inside had thoughts about what this change would mean for them.   And I get it.   Coaching and teaching inside these containers has been so rewarding and amazing.   And, I cannot wait to see my students surpass me in achieving their impossible goals and in being an example of what’s possible.   In this week’s episode, you’ll learn why you 100% have the ability to surpass your teachers and why you might want to. Hear why leveraging what your teacher knows is helpful, but depending on yourself to embrace change and facilitate growth matters more.     What You Will Discover:   Why every student can surpass their teacher if they want to. A more useful way to view your teachers. The benefits of being part of different communities. How to become the leader you’re looking for.     Join The Life Coach School on Social:   instagram.com/lifecoachschool/ instagram.com/therealbrookecastillo/ facebook.com/lifecoachschool/ linkedin.com/school/lifecoachschool/ tiktok.com/@lifecoachschool pinterest.com/thelifecoachschool/     Do you have a suggestion for a topic you think I should cover? Email theteam@thelifecoachschool.com

How do you talk to yourself when you’ve done something wrong?   Maybe you miss a putt in golf or you mess up at work.   In these moments, it is so common to beat ourselves up. To get angry and berate ourselves as if that will ensure we don’t mess up again.   However, most of the time, what we say to ourselves is not actually what we need to hear.   In this episode, learn how to interpret what you really need to hear in tough moments in order to keep moving forward. You’ll hear how to be the best coach you can be to yourself, and how to provide the level of support you need to show up the way you want to.   What You Will Discover:   Why it’s so common to beat ourselves up when we make a mistake. What we think talking negatively to ourselves accomplishes. One of the secrets to living a conscious life. How to show up as the best coach for you. An exercise to practice speaking to yourself the way you need.     Featured on the Show: instagram.com/lifecoachschool/ instagram.com/therealbrookecastillo/ facebook.com/lifecoachschool/ linkedin.com/school/lifecoachschool/ tiktok.com/@lifecoachschool pinterest.ca/thelifecoachschool/   Do you have a suggestion for a topic you think I should cover? Email theteam@thelifecoachschool.com

Growth, whether it be personal or in our businesses, feels uncomfortable.   It just does.   Pushing your limits and seeing what you are capable of comes with some discomfort.   However, some people don’t let themselves even attempt to grow because they’ve decided they would rather have peace over discomfort.   My guest this week, like so many of you listening, was willing to disturb her peace in order to grow, and the results have been tremendous.   Stacey Boehman is not just one of my favorite people on the planet, she’s also a Master Business Coach for life coaches with multiple highly successful programs. Her journey of going from selling mops in department stores to running an 8-figure business is insanely inspiring, and you can be sure that it came with a lot of discomfort along the way.   Tune in this week as Stacey and I explore the choice many people think they have to make between growth and peace, and why hiding from your dreams doesn’t automatically mean you feel peace instead. We discuss the power of deciding to give something your all, how to handle the discomfort of growth, and we share our experiences of choosing to go all in on our businesses while balancing motherhood.   What You Will Discover: How we reconcile the discomfort of growth and choosing it anyway. What peace means to us. Why the $100K mark in your business is likely the hardest you will ever work. Why Stacey says trying a little is a lot harder than trying a lot. Stacey’s insights on running a business post-partum. What helps Stacey get through the "river of misery."   Featured on the Show: Stacey Boehman Website: staceyboehman.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/staceyboehman/ 2k for 2k: staceyboehman.com/2kfor2k/ 200k Mastermind: staceyboehman.com/200k-mastermind/ 2 Million Dollar Group: staceyboehman.com/2milliondollargroup/   Join The Life Coach School on Social: instagram.com/lifecoachschool/ instagram.com/therealbrookecastillo/ facebook.com/lifecoachschool/ linkedin.com/school/lifecoachschool/ tiktok.com/@lifecoachschool pinterest.ca/thelifecoachschool/ Do you have a suggestion for a topic you think I should cover? Email theteam@thelifecoachschool.com

Newer entrepreneurs work just as hard as the more experienced entrepreneurs, but their results are not the same.   Why?   Tune in this week to learn about the difference between busy work and result work and how you can start creating new results in your life. I encourage you to try new things, see what works and doesn’t work, and change directions if necessary. Remember, if you’re not winning, you’re learning!

If you are a woman who struggles with people pleasing, with making conscious decisions that are solely for you, with the idea of creating wealth, listen in.   I’m joined by the one and only Kara Loewentheil, author of Take Back Your Brain: How a Sexist Society Gets in Your Head--and How to Get It Out.   In this fascinating conversation, Kara and I explore the ways men and women are socialized throughout history, how this socialization impacts how we show up in our lives, and what we can do to take back our brains.  

Through the teachings of a lot of amazing leaders, reading all the self-help books, and my own introspection, I came to understand the importance of thought work.   Through thought work, you can access your highest consciousness and make decisions that create the results you’ve always dreamed about.    In this episode, I share what thought work truly is, how it works, and how mastering it is one of the most freeing experiences a human can have.  

The Life Coach School Podcast is turning 10.    This journey has been a testament to the power of consistency and re-deciding.    Join me as I reflect on the importance of acknowledging your progress, embracing change, and giving yourself permission to evolve. Plus, I'm revealing some exciting updates about the future of the podcast and how you can continue to grow with me.  

How often do you find yourself setting a goal, and then not following through?   Some people don’t even bother setting a goal in the first place because they just don’t believe they can truly achieve it.   There is so much magic in the evolution that comes with working on a goal, and it all starts with a thorough cultivation of it. Find out why simply writing down your goal isn’t enough, why you might be getting discouraged by your dream, and how to experience the real magic of big goal setting.  

One of the things that has helped me more than anything else during hard times is walking.   Having a walking practice has brought me more peace and calm than I could have ever imagined, and I encourage everyone I know, including all of you, to start one.   This week, hear all the benefits I’ve experienced from having a consistent walking practice, the types of walks my practice includes, and some tips for making the most of your practice.  

For many people, especially women, the idea of spending time alone brings up uncomfortable feelings.    However, as my guest Alessia Tenebruso shares, the benefits of exploring yourself through alone time far outweigh the discomfort.   If you’re curious about traveling alone, even if it’s just to your local hotel for a night, this episode is a must-listen. Alessia shares why the idea of solo travel is so intimidating, how to deal with the discomfort, and all the benefits you’ll experience when you do this for yourself.   

One of the best ways to build emotional strength is through entrepreneurship.   You start doubting your doubt. You develop the courage to do hard things.   And it all starts with feeling your feelings on your entrepreneurial journey.   Listen in this week to hear the four most important negative business emotions to feel and the four most important positive business emotions to generate. Once you can master these emotions, your level of self-love, emotional strength, AND business success will amaze you. Tune in to find out how.  

Writing down your thoughts is a powerful way to understand them and the effects they are having on your life.   Sure, you could spend days thinking about a problem.   Or you could write your thoughts down and find clarity, awareness, and healing in the process.   Tune in this week as Journaling Coach Ashley R. Wright shares the power of journaling, the benefits of writing down your thoughts, and why doing so empowers you to free yourself from whatever is holding you back.  

What happens when you are taking action, but not getting the results you want?   That’s where an action audit comes in.   Using the scientific method and two other concepts I talk about in this episode, you can analyze why your actions are not creating the results you want and adjust. I share how to conduct an action audit yourself, and the biggest difference between those who get their desired results and those who don’t.

One of the least useful emotions we have is regret.   It usually comes after we’ve made a decision. Sometimes the decision was made a minute ago and sometimes it was made 10 years ago.   However, you don’t have to let regret stop you from moving forward.   Listen in this week to learn about the two types of regret we typically experience, and how to stop letting regret keep you stuck. I share a concept that set me free from my regret, why I don’t beat myself up when I feel regret, and how you can use your regret as an opportunity for progress.

When your work contributes to your mission, it is a very powerful place to be.   You focus on creating value for the world, and that value comes back to you.   That’s how I feel about the year ahead, and I want you to join me in that space.   Tune in this week to learn how to have the best year yet. I share what’s coming up at The Life Coach School in our programs, the brand new value we are creating there, and a concept you can use to spark ideas for how to make this year your best year yet.