What to do when life looks great on paper but still feels off with Christine Coughlin
Description
Ep. 101: Figuring out how to pivot when “perfect on paper” still feels wrong
When your life checks every box—marriage, kids, the house—and you still feel off, what then?
Former stay-at-home mom of three turned entrepreneur, Christine Coughlin, gets honest about identity shifts, guilt, and rebuilding a life that actually fits.
We dig into leaving a defining career, stay-at-home-mom life, the hobby-to-business trap, tricky marriage conversations, and how to follow curiosity without blowing up your world.
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What we cover:
How to know when “this isn’t it” (even if everything looks good on paper)What it looks like to turn a hobby inuto a business…and then burn it downHard spouse conversations when your dreams disrupt your initial agreementsHow to start a brand before you’ve “figured it out”A realistic take on balance when you’re stepping into something new
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Ep. 96: Feel better NOW and find joy in life's little pleasures with Catherine Roscoe Barr – Spotify or Apple
Ep. 91: Feeling off? Use this 8-part check-in to realign your life – Spotify or Apple
About Christine Coughlin
Christine Coughlin is a former Director of Operations turned entrepreneur, mom of three, and founder of YVR Creatives—a community that supports women building bold, personal brands.
After leaving her corporate career to become a stay-at-home mom, Christine found herself craving more than what traditional roles offered. A midlife awakening and a desire for purpose led her to launch The In Between, and later YVR Creatives, where she now empowers female entrepreneurs to share their passions with the world through events, community and content.
In this episode, Christine opens up about identity shifts, letting go of guilt, and redefining success in motherhood, marriage, and career.
Website: yvrcreatives.ca | the-inbetween.ca
Instagram: @yvr.creatives | @iamchristinecoughlin
About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out
Andrea is a certified career and life coach for ambitious parents, and host of the All Figured Out podcast. She helps parents find clarity, confidence, and career-family alignment without burnout. Visit her website here and follow her on Instagram here.
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