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Be Your Own Life Coach PodcastSelf-Worth vs. Self-Esteem: Know the Difference, Change Your LifeBYOLC S1 E14Do you tie your value to your achievements—or know your worth even when you fall short?In this illuminating episode of the Be Your Own Lifecoach Podcast, Anike and Bretagne unpack the critical but often misunderstood difference between self-worth (innate, unconditional) and self-esteem (fluctuating, performance-based). This isn't just a feel-good topic—understanding this difference can change how you live, lead, and love.Self-Worth: Constant and unconditional. It’s who you are—not what you do.Self-Esteem: Linked to accomplishments, appearance, approval. It can rise or fall.Why co...2025-07-3121 minBe Your Own Life Coach PodcastWhen Health Hijacks Motivation: What to Do About ItBYOLC S1 E13In this raw and revealing episode, we're getting real about health—the hidden force that can quietly sabotage your motivation. This isn’t about aesthetics or six-packs. It’s about energy, vitality, and being well enough to chase your dreams.Health Disclaimer: We are not doctors or licensed medical professionals. This episode shares personal experiences only. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice.Bretagne shares her powerful journey: from nearly dying as a newborn, battling chronic illness in her 20s—including shingles and weight gain—to the moment she knew s...2025-07-2433 minBe Your Own Life Coach PodcastFear or Love: What drives you?BYOLC S1 E12“Have you ever worked yourself to the bone—not because you wanted to succeed, but because you were terrified to fail?”In this soul-stirring episode of Be Your own Life Coach Podcast, we dive deep into the two major forces that drive human behavior: fear-based motivation (the stick) and love-based motivation (the carrot). If you've ever found yourself hustling from pressure, comparison, or survival instinct, this conversation will help you recalibrate.The short-term power and long-term cost of fear-based drive: anxiety, burnout, and living in “not-enough-ness.”The resilient strength o...2025-07-1724 minBe Your Own Life Coach PodcastRebuild: Motivation When Life DerailsBYOLC S1 E11Life sometimes throws curveballs. In this empowering Be Your Own Life Coach episode, we explore real-world stories of profound rebirth—people who turned adversity into motivation and renewed purpose. Whether you’ve lost a job, faced a health crisis, or experienced business failure, this episode is your guide to transformation.Bethany Hamilton – At age 12, lost her arm in a shark attack—returned stronger and inspired Soul Surfer.Aron Ralston – Trapped by a boulder, self-amputated his arm—his story became the film 127 Hours.Dave Ramsey – Built a $4M real estate portfol...2025-07-1019 minBe Your Own Life Coach PodcastFinding Your “Why” – Ikigai, Motivation & the Power of Daily DisciplineBYOLC S1 E10Welcome to the kickoff of our July Motivation Series—and we’re starting with the heart of it all: your “why.” In this episode of the Be Your Own Life Coach Podcast, Anike and Bretagne dive into the Japanese concept of Ikigai, your “reason for being,” and how understanding it can fuel you when motivation fades and no one is watching.Discover how aligning your passions, talents, values, and the needs of the world creates a personal compass that guides your actions—even through burnout, boredom, and setbacks. Learn why initial inspiration is never enoug...2025-07-0325 minBe Your Own Life Coach PodcastYou are not Behind, You are Building: Fear in Business and what to do about itBYOLC S1E9Whether you're launching your first side hustle or scaling your sixth business, one thing is certain: fear is always part of the process. In this honest and insightful episode of Be Your Own Life Coach Podcast, co-hosts Anike and Bretagne dive deep into the psychology of fear in entrepreneurship—from the fear of failure to the fear of success—and how these hidden dynamics can shape your decisions, limit your growth, or even redirect your entire path.Bretagne shares a vulnerable story about waiting too long to launch her business and how that...2025-06-2640 minBe Your Own Life Coach Podcast“Irrational Fears” are they really rational? – How to Spot, Feel & Let GoBYOLC S1E8Ever had a fear that made zero sense—like fearing voicemail playback or being scared of mirrors? In this deeply human (and surprisingly hilarious) episode, hosts Bretagne and Anike dive into irrational fears—what they are, why they matter, and powerful tools to release them without judgment.What we cover:Why irrational fears feel SO real—even when they don’t make logical senseHow these fears often stem from trauma, childhood memories, or subconscious programmingThe physical effects: racing heart, sweaty palms, chest tightnessCommon (and weird) fears: clowns, spiders, escalators, cotton balls, d...2025-06-1934 minBe Your Own Life Coach PodcastFear of being alone, and other Emotional Fears: Why we Sabotage Joy, Love and ConnectionBYOLC S1E7 Emotional FearsEver feel like you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop—even when life is good? Or like you crave connection but secretly fear being fully seen? In Episode 7, we’re pulling emotional fears into the light.Hosts Bretagne and Anike dive deep into the quiet, powerful fears that don’t come from danger—but from vulnerability, joy, and intimacy. These emotional fears are sneaky. They show up as overthinking, emotional walls, ghosting, people-pleasing, or sabotaging happiness when things finally feel right.What You’ll Learn in This Episode...2025-06-1221 minBe Your Own Life Coach PodcastFear as a Compass: Helping Fear vs. Limiting Fear and How to Tell the DifferenceBYOLC S1E6 Limiting Fear vs Helping FarIn this empowering episode, we delve into the dual nature of fear—how it can either hinder or propel us forward. Hosts Bretagne and Anike explore the concepts of healthy (healing) fear versus limiting fear, sharing personal stories and practical strategies to harness fear as a tool for personal growth.Key Topics Covered:Identifying the difference between healing and limiting fearUnderstanding fear's role in personal developmentTechniques to transform fear into a catalyst for changeSelf-coaching exercises to na...2025-06-0531 minBe Your Own Life Coach PodcastWhen Someone Fails You: The Power & Practice of ForgivenessBYOLC Podcast S1E5 Have you ever felt deeply let down by someone you trusted—parents, a partner, a sibling, a boss? In this powerful episode, Bretagne and Anike dive into the raw emotions and hard truths behind personal failure, betrayal, and the path to forgiveness.From uprooting moves to broken trust, we unpack the victim mindset, the role of personal responsibility, and why forgiveness is not about excusing behavior—but about freeing yourself. We explore the Phases of Forgiveness, the emotional weight of holding grudges, and practical healing tools like “The Healing Code” and “The Little...2025-05-2940 minBe Your Own Life Coach PodcastHow Childhood Failure Shapes Adult IdentityBe Your Own Life Coach | Episode 4: How Childhood Failure Shapes Adult Identity"Remember your first big failure as a kid? Maybe you flunked a test, forgot your lines in the school play, or got picked last for kickball. Today, we explore how those small childhood fails carry big messages that still whisper in our adult lives." – BretagneIn this playful yet powerful episode, we're digging into the emotional roots of childhood failure—and how those moments quietly influence our adult lives. Whether it’s becoming a perfectionist, avoiding feedback, or constantly apologizing, chances are the st...2025-05-2226 minBe Your Own Life Coach PodcastSchool failed to prepare me for life!Be Your Own Life Coach | Episode: The Failure of Education"Ever feel like school failed to prepare you for actual life? You're not alone—and you're not stuck." – BretagneIn this eye-opening episode, we dig into the cracks of the U.S. education system and how its industrial-era roots prioritized obedience over curiosity. From the overemphasis on memorization and standardized tests to the glaring absence of life skills, emotional intelligence, and creative thinking—this system wasn’t designed to empower free-thinking individuals. It was built to produce workers.What we explore:The hi...2025-05-1525 minBe Your Own Life Coach PodcastWhat you are NOT doing is causing you to fail!Episode 2 – Failure by Omission: What Are You NOT Doing That’s Holding You Back?In Episode 2 of the Be Your Own Life Coach podcast, we dive into a powerful concept that quietly undermines personal growth: failure by omission. This episode explores the hidden cost of inaction—when fear, silence, and hesitation stop you from moving forward. Are you holding back from speaking up? Avoiding a decision? Stuck in endless reflection without execution?We break down the psychology of avoidance, the role of fear in self-sabotage, and the subtle trap of staying in “soft action” mode—thinking, planning, br...2025-05-0814 minBe Your Own Life Coach PodcastWhat are you doing that is causing you to fail?In today's episode of Be Your Own Life Coach Podcast, we confront the real reasons behind failure — and they might surprise you. It's not just bad luck or outside circumstances; it's often your own actions (or habits) that quietly pull you off track.We'll uncover the critical mistakes, self-sabotaging patterns, and unconscious behaviors that keep you stuck. More importantly, you'll learn how to spot them early, interrupt the cycle, and build new habits that set you up for real, lasting success.This is your wake-up call — a chance to take radical ownership of your life, cour...2025-05-0125 min