What happens when life reshapes you, not by choice, but by necessity?
In this deeply human conversation, I’m joined by Tom Jepson: full‑time carer, fuller‑time parent, and an ICF‑accredited life coach. Tom shares the story of raising his son Noah, navigating an ultra‑rare genetic condition, and rebuilding his identity around care, purpose and possibility.
Tom speaks openly about the realities of caring, the routines, the exhaustion, the humour, the grief, the joy, and how those experiences transformed his professional life. Today, Tom helps adults re‑identify with who they are and what they need from life, work and the world.
We explore:
• What caring looks like when no one’s watching
• How identity shifts in unexpected ways
• The emotional undercurrent that shapes every decision
Tom often talks about boundaries, owning your space, and making the most of the time you have without too much compromise. You can usually find him writing his daily email newsletter, connecting on LinkedIn, or drinking a large black Americano in a local coffee shop.
This episode is a gentle reminder that the work carers do, seen and unseen, matters profoundly, and that small glimmers of joy can still be found even in the hardest seasons.
Show resources
Toms Website: https://tomjepsoncoaching.com
Email: hello@tomjepsoncoaching.com
Newsletter: https://newsletter.tomjepsoncreative.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tomjepsoncoaching
SubStack: https://substack.com/@tomexistsonline
Footprints CIC: https://www.facebook.com/footprintscec.newsandinformation
