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ChangeologyChange Won't Stick Until You Feel Safe. Here's How, with Dr. Clare Emma WildIn this episode of the Changeology podcast, I chat with Dr. Clare Emma Wild, a trauma-informed somatic coach. She's an expert in helping Quiet Leaders stop people pleasing and overcome imposter syndrome so they can lead with confidence and clarity.Dr. Clare brings deep experience to our conversation, created through her academic training and work with senior leaders, as well as her own lived experiences of burnout, self-silencing, and finding her way back to self-trust. In our conversation, we explore how internalized oppression, early socialization, and trauma can all live in the nervous system…and ho...2025-05-0554 min
The Ambitious Introvert® PodcastEpisode 213: Meet My Clients: The Psychology Behind Big Change with Meg Trucano Ph.DHave you ever felt trapped in a life that looks great on paper but leaves you feeling unfulfilled? Making a major change can feel terrifying - but what if fear isn’t a stop sign, but a signal that you're on the right path?My guest on this episode of The Ambitious Introvert® is Meg Trucano Ph.D. - a developmental psychologist and confidence coach who helps ambitious women navigate major life and career changes. After spending 15+ years leading high-profile research for U.S. government agencies, she experienced burnout and realized external success didn’t equal fulfillment. Now...2025-05-0541 minChangeologyPocket Change: Stop Outsourcing Your Decisions & Why More Information Does NOT Equal More ClarityIntroducing Pocket Change: Quick, bite-sized episodes where small insights build big impact, just like the spare change jangling in your pocket. The ideas in these short, lightweight episodes might seem modest at first, but keep collecting them and before you know it, they compound into something truly invaluable.In this episode of Pocket Change, I explore the essential shift from outsourcing your decisions to building deep, unshakable self-trust.There's a subtle but powerful transition that underpins every big life change: moving away from polling others for advice and reclaiming your sovereignty over your...2025-04-2806 minChangeologyKeep F*cking Going: Krista Ryan’s Framework for Turning Trauma Into TriumphIn this episode of the Changeology podcast, I sit down with Krista Ryan, a highly sought-after business coach, facilitator, speaker, and workplace performance expert. Krista is known for helping clients navigate uncertainty with confidence, collaboration, and communication. Her clients have included C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, performers, and elite athletes from around the world. You can connect with Krista at kristaryan.com or on LinkedIn.Krista’s story is a powerful testament to resilience and transformation. She has faced two life-altering experiences—the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival mass shooting and a colorectal cancer diagnosis—that tested her in unimaginable ways...2025-04-2149 minChangeologyChangeology Clinic: Be Real or Be Exhausted--The Truth About Authenticity and "Being Yourself"In this Changeology Clinic episode, I dive into the raw truth about authenticity—why it’s so damn hard, why faking it is draining the life out of you, and how to finally step up and own your truth. No fluff, no sugarcoating—just real talk about what’s keeping you stuck and how to break free.We get into the sneaky ways we betray ourselves daily, the cost of playing small, and why authenticity isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a necessity if you want a life that actually feels good. If you’ve ever felt exhausted fr...2025-04-0425 minChangeologyStrong, Wild, Unstoppable: How to Fuel Your Body for Any Kind of Adventure--Or ChangeIn this episode of the Changeology podcast, I chat with Mackenzie Griffith, aka Coach Mac, a fitness and nutrition expert who takes a refreshingly different approach to health and wellness. Coach Mac challenges the traditional fitness industry norms–especially the popular “buckle down” mentality–and emphasizes sustainable, realistic habits that empower women to prepare their bodies to be ready for any adventure–and of course, to build strength, confidence, and long-term well-being too. We dive into what makes Coach Mac’s philosophy stand out, how it differs from the mainstream "fitness industrial complex," and the practical steps people can ta...2025-03-2437 minChangeologyThe Number One Thing My Clients Say After Making a Big Life ChangeIn today’s episode, we dive into one of the most common reflections my clients have after making a major life change: “I wish I had done this sooner.” Whether it’s quitting a toxic relationship or pursuing a new career path, many of us delay making these big decisions because we fear what we will lose. In this episode, I explore why it’s so hard to take the leap, even when we know deep down that making the change would be better for us. The fear of loss, or “loss aversion bias,” often...2025-03-1013 minChangeologyFrom Future Executive to Creative Entrepreneur: How Kendall Cherry Rewrote Her Own StoryIn this episode of the Changeology podcast, I interview Kendall Cherry (yes, like the fruit!), who is the powerhouse behind the Candid Collective, a ghostwriting agency that delivers world-class storytelling services. Kendall has written for $100M+ startups, email empires with 750,000 subscribers, and thought leaders with 7 million followers, and also writes about the art and craft of telling stories that sell in her weekly newsletter, Wallflower Fridays. But before starting her ghostwriting business, Kendall was on the fast track to achieving executive status and corporate success at a Fortune 100 company.Kendall shares how a panic attack during a...2025-02-2458 minChangeologyChangeology Clinic: The Psychology Behind Why "Starting Over" Is So ScaryIn this episode of the Changeology podcast, I dive into one of the most common roadblocks when considering a major life or career change: the fear of “starting over.”In today’s Changeology Clinic episode, I share a client case study about Emily, a respected professional in her field who’s facing burnout and the internal struggle of whether to leave behind the successful career she’s built. Emily is terrified of losing the respect, recognition, and financial stability she’s worked so hard to establish—but she also wants to explore something new. I discuss how th...2025-02-1017 minChangeologyFrom Air Traffic Controller to Entrepreneur: Emma-Louise Parkes on Harnessing Your Unique Energy for Successful Career ChangeIn this episode of the Changeology podcast, I chat with Emma-Louise Parkes, coach and founder/CEO of The Ambitious Introvert.Emma-Louise shares her inspiring story of leaving a highly respected, well-paid career as an air traffic controller to start her own coaching business just weeks before the global pandemic hit. She opens up about the doubts, fears, and "what ifs" she faced, and the pivotal moment when she knew it was time to make a change. We delve into the challenges of transitioning careers, the importance of self-trust, and the support systems that helped her navigate this...2025-02-1042 minChangeologyChangeology TrailerWelcome to the Changeology podcast, where we discuss the art, science, psychology and philosophy behind making big, bold, badass life changes. I’m your host, Dr. Meg Trucano, and I’m a developmental psychologist and a confidence coach for ambitious women who are ready to make life-changing moves. In this podcast, you’ll be….INSPIRED by guests who share the stories of how they landed on their feet after making a significant life-change; (from midlife career changes to moving across the country to become a full-time artist, and everything in between)You’...2025-01-2201 min
French Kissing LifeEp 50: Burned Out? How to Strive for 'Sustainable Balance' with Meg TrucanoHave you ever felt like the weight of the world was on your shoulders, especially during the hectic holiday season? I know I have! In this episode I sit down with Meg Trucano, a developmental psychologist and confidence coach, to talk about finding “sustainable balance” in a world that glorifies busyness. We dive into the roots of burnout, why we treat hustle culture like a badge of honor, and how to create a life that feels truly aligned with who you are!Topics covered:The psychology behind burnout and how to recognize it.Why busyness is ofte...2024-12-101h 00
Wisdom For Working MumsThe Confidence Within: How to Stay Grounded and Trust Yourself in the WorldHave you ever felt like life is pulling you in a million directions, leaving you disconnected from yourself? For many of us, especially as women, the demands of work, family, and society's expectations erode something essential: self-trust. It’s that inner knowing that helps us make decisions, set boundaries, and claim the life we deserve. Without it, we’re left doubting ourselves, apologising for our needs, and sacrificing our well-being. When we trust ourselves, we reclaim our time, energy, and purpose. We show up with clarity and confidence, not just for ourselves but for those we care abou...2024-11-2742 min
A Fresh StorySimple Tips to Support Yourself: How can I cultivate a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment in my career and personal life?This episode answers the question: How can I cultivate a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment in my career and personal life?We chatted with Meg Trucano, a life coach for ambitious women, about cultivating a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment in both career and personal life. Meg shared the importance of finding clarity about what you truly want, rather than simply chasing conventional markers of success. She encouraged looking inward for answers, respecting your authentic desires, and challenging the societal notion that productivity equals self-worth. Meg highlighted the value of pursuing activities that bring joy...2024-11-2510 min
Like Nobody's Business with Emily CasselNavigating Change and Redefining Wealth with Meg TrucanoJoin Emily in this episode as she interviews Meg Trucano, a reinvention and transition coach who helps women navigate change with confidence + reconnect with their inner wildness. Emily and Meg discuss Meg’s personal experience with reinvention and decision, what true wealth means and just how unique that is when it comes to your goals, and so much more!
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Accelerate Your VisionEpisode 124: Reinvent Your Life with Meg TrucanoMeg Trucano has a PhD in psychology and is a reinvention and transition coach. Her coaching philosophy mirrors the significant changes she’s undergone in her life, and she shares so much insight in this episode. Click here for the link to Meg's Time & Energy Log Template! 2024-03-0431 minAccelerate Your VisionEpisode 124: Reinvent Your Life with Meg TrucanoMeg Trucano has a PhD in psychology and is a reinvention and transition coach. Her coaching philosophy mirrors the significant changes she’s undergone in her life, and she shares so much insight in this episode. Click here for the link to Meg's Time & Energy Log Template! 2024-03-0431 min
Five Fresh Tips5 Fresh Tips: Landing on Your Feet After a Major Transition with Reinvention and Transitions Coach Meg Trucano5 Fresh Tips to Help You Land on Your Feet After a Major Transition or Reinvention with Reinvention & Transitions Coach Meg Trucano
Learning how to land on your feet after a major transition can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone! Check out these 5 Fresh Tips to help you land on your feet after a major transition or reinvention with reinvention and transitions coach Meg Trucano.
I am a reinvention & transitions coach for women. A psychologist by training, I specialize in empowering women to embrace change, transition, and reinvention by aligning their resources (time, energy, attention, mo...2024-03-0204 min
Mindset Reset Radio180. Meg and I chat about challenging our assumptions about changeChange feels scary—and literally, we’re psychologically wired to see the potential negative outcomes more than the positives. In this episode, Meg walks us through how we can challenge those assumptions about what’s on the other side of change so we can finally start moving toward what we actually want. With a helpful framework and lots of ideas, you’ll leave this episode feeling ready to finally make that change you’ve been thinking about!Connect with Guest:https://www.instagram.com/meg_trucano/ https://www.facebook.com/megtrucanocoaching https://megtrucano.com/ Become an Int...2023-12-1230 min
Career CaffeineDitch Financial Anxiety & Build Your WealthIf you cringe at the thought of financial planning & shove all of our financial documents into a corner until you are forced to take a look at them once a year when you have to do your taxes, you are not alone!Forget about your Dad’s financial planner with the bowtie and leather briefcase armed with calculator in hand peering at you from behind his glasses resting at the end of his nose. Financial planning does not need to be intimidating, in fact, it can even be FUN!Today’s episode features special guest Meg...2022-04-2033 min
The Purpose of Money Podcast66. How to Refi Your Mind with Meg TrucanoAfter graduating with her Ph.D. in psychology, Meg Trucano could barely make ends meet. She'd moved to one of the most expensive cities in the country and her finances were out of control. That's when she realized she had a negative relationship with money.
Today, Meg helps other women achieve financial autonomy and create radical transformation in their own lives through her program Refi Your Mind.
Refi Your Mind equips women with the tools, habits, and thought processes they need to achieve financial autonomy and thrive in their own lives. Meg...2022-03-0326 min