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This Daring AdventureTake Yourself SeriouslyIn this episode of This Daring Adventure, I discuss the importance of taking yourself seriously to achieve your goals. I share insights on overcoming indecision and overwhelm, particularly for women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, and I recount a client story about an empty nester struggling to start her coaching business and emphasizes the need for bold action, energy, and self-commitment. Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction to This Daring Adventure Podcast00:41 Upcoming Webinar Announcement01:59 The Importance of Taking Yourself Seriously02:45 Client Story: Overcoming Indecision04:30 Creating Momentum and Results2025-07-3112 minThis Daring AdventureChoose your hardIn this episode of This Daring Adventure podcast, we explore the importance of doing hard things intentionally for personal growth. I share my journey from doubting her entrepreneurial potential to becoming a life coach, emphasizing the necessity of pushing beyond comfort zones. I discuss how choosing challenging paths can accelerate growth and enable individuals to discover their true capabilities. Connect with me:Ready to go deeper? Book your free consult call and let's talk about how you can finally break through the patterns keeping you stuck in your business and life. Your next level is...2025-07-2514 minThis Daring AdventureBrain SabotageIn this episode of This Daring Adventure podcast, I discuss the importance of managing emotions and intentional thinking for personal growth. I delve into how our primitive brain holds us back from taking bold steps and achieving our dreams. I offer insights on developing a decision-making protocol based on personal values and provides actionable strategies to move past fear and doubt. Key Moments00:00 Welcome to This Daring Adventure Podcast00:43 Upcoming Masterclasses Announcement03:52 Private Podcast Series: The Confidence Sessions05:14 Client Session Insight: Overcoming Self-Doubt09:08 The Power...2025-07-1717 min
Wisdom Without The GuruWhen Normal Doesn’t Fit: A Life of Purpose, Not Convention with Trista GuertinIn this episode, I speak with Trista Guertin, a former humanitarian aid worker turned life coach. With assignments in crisis zones like Angola, Iraq, Yemen, and Lebanon, Trista shares her remarkable journey from global relief work and traveller to some 78 countries, to empowering midlife women through coaching. Her story is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and redefining what “normal” truly means.Key Takeaways:You’re not broken – Most women think they’re doing life “wrong”; Trista reminds us that’s not true.Regret is a choice – You don’t need to carry it. Own your decisions and m...2025-07-121h 03This Daring AdventureIntentional becomingIn this episode of This Daring Adventure podcast, I discuss how to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be to live a bigger and bolder life. I emphasize the importance of deliberately becoming the version of yourself you aspire to be, rather than letting old stories, outdated beliefs, and fears shape your future. I share insights and actionable steps on how to intentionally manage your thoughts and feelings to foster personal growth and transformation. Learn how to visualize your future self, make purposeful choices, and embrace change to create a more...2025-07-1014 minThis Daring AdventureNot good enoughIn this episode of This Daring Adventure podcast, I tackle the pervasive belief of 'not being good enough' that many people, particularly women entrepreneurs in their fifties, struggle with. We explore the origins of this belief, why it persists, and how it impacts personal and professional lives. I provide three actionable tools to help listeners shift their mindset: separating thoughts from facts, understanding the costs of negative beliefs, and practicing new empowering thoughts. And I emphasise the importance of daily mental work and invites listeners to join her personalized coaching program to bridge the gap...2025-06-2615 minThis Daring AdventureHow to stop self judgmentWelcome to another episode of This Daring Adventure's Mini Episode Monday, where today I address a common but sneaky thought among women entrepreneurs in their fifties: self-judgment. Learn how to shift your mindset from self-judgment to growth, and how mastering your self-talk can unlock new levels of success in your business and life. Also, discover a special offer for a Next Level Confidence and Clarity Check-In, designed to provide personalized insights and actionable steps to help you move forward. Sign up here: Your Next Level Confidence & Clarity Check InConnect with...2025-06-2305 minThis Daring AdventureNo more dramaIn this episode of This Daring Adventure podcast, we dive into how to overcome the hidden dramas that keep many women entrepreneurs stuck in their business ventures. I share insights into how our brains disguise fear as preparation or perfectionism to protect us from perceived risks. I highlight the importance of taking imperfect action to move forward, and I outline the financial, time, and energy costs of staying stuck in an endless cycle of preparation.By leveraging your experience, focusing on providing value, and getting external support through coaching to build confidence and create the...2025-06-1921 minThis Daring AdventureGet UncomfortableIn this mini episode, the I tackle the concept of comfort and its impact on business growth for women over 50.I emphasize that comfort zones inhibit progress and that we want to pursue growth through challenges and discomfort. Plus I share my personal journey of running a half marathon and becoming a certified coach and then starting my own business, all of which pushed me to become more, while being incredibly challenging mentally, physically and emotionally. But I'd do it all over again and then some!Stepping out of one's comfort zone is key to...2025-06-1612 minThis Daring AdventureHope is not enoughIn this episode of This Daring Adventure podcast, I discuss how women over 50 can transition from passive hope to active decision-making to achieve the next level of success in their business and life. I explain why hope is disempowering and emphasizes the importance of commitment, clarity, and certainty. I share practical advice on creating momentum, building self-trust, and taking decisive action. Listen now to learn how to eliminate hope from your vocabulary and start creating the business and life you want.Connect with me:Ready to go deeper? Book...2025-06-1212 minThis Daring AdventureHow to build confidenceIn today’s powerful Monday Mindset mini-episode, I break down one of the most important truths every entrepreneur needs to know: Confidence isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you build.Whether you're a coach, consultant, artist, or business owner, this episode will give you the mindset shift you need to stop circling your next level and start stepping into it now.In this 12-minute episode, you’ll learn:Why you’re not stuck because of your age—but because of what you believe about itThe biggest lie most women believe about confidence (an...2025-06-0912 minThis Daring AdventureDare to ImagineThis episode speaks directly to women entrepreneurs in their fifties who feel they are playing small and know there is more to achieve. I emphasise the importance of thinking bigger, imagining possibilities, and stepping out of comfort zones to create a bigger and bolder future. I share concepts like 'The Future Store' to help visualize potential and provides actionable steps to bring transformative ideas to life. If you're ready to take your business or practice to the next level, this is where you want to start.Tune in to discover how one courageous...2025-06-0511 minThis Daring AdventureThe life you want starts hereIn this mini-episode, we explore how to unlock the life you truly want by starting with simple but powerful mindset shifts. Discover why your thoughts, not actions, are the first step towards change. Learn how to break free from limiting beliefs that hold you back and adopt an intentional, deliberate approach to guide your brain towards new possibilities. Connect with me:Join my "Beyond Willpower" Masterclass - June 5th, 7 PM Eastern Sign up here. Ready to go deeper? Book your free consultation call and discover how to finally break through the...2025-06-0207 min
Ask a CoachBecome your own safety net with Anna MortimerIn the second episode of the Ask a Coach podcast series, certified life coach Anna Mortimer shares vital advice for life coaches. Anna emphasizes the importance of self-kindness and compassion, particularly in self-perception. She explains how fostering a loving relationship with oneself is fundamental to improving confidence, courage, client interaction, and overall life satisfaction. Anna's key message revolves around being one's own best friend, safety net, and cheerleader to enhance both personal and professional growth. CONNECT WITH ANNAShe helps mum entrepreneurs go from drowning to thriving - balance b...2025-06-0102 minThis Daring AdventureThe thought running your lifeDo you constantly feel like you're falling short—no matter how hard you work? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode of This Daring Adventure, we're diving into the sneaky thought that’s been quietly running the show: “I’m not enough.”This belief might feel like a fact—but it’s not. And today, I’m showing you exactly how to start breaking free from it. You’ll learn the root of this thinking, how it affects your clarity and confidence, and what you can start doing today to shift into a more empowered, ca...2025-05-2920 minAsk a CoachWelcome to Ask a Coach!Welcome to Ask a Coach — the podcast for new life coaches who are ready to grow, one question at a time.I’m Trista Guertin, a master certified life coach and I know how overwhelming those early days of building a coaching business can feel. The questions, the doubt, the “am I doing this right?” moments.So I started this podcast to help.Each episode, I ask one powerful question to a coach who’s been there — and they answer in just a minute or two.You’ll hear real stories, honest advice...2025-05-2702 minThis Daring AdventureWhy am I not enough?In this mini episode of This Daring Adventure, I address the pervasive thought 'I'm not enough.' We'll discuss how this belief affects our lives, creating anxiety, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt. I provide actionable steps to become aware of and disarm this thought, replacing it with more supportive beliefs. Learn how to build confidence and self-worth through mindset and nervous system work, and discover the ripple effect this can have on all areas of your life. Connect with me:Ready to go deeper? Book your free consultation call and discover how to finally...2025-05-2612 minThis Daring AdventureThe motivation mythAre you tired of starting strong only to lose steam when motivation fades? In this powerful episode, I reveal why discipline beats motivation every time and shares the exact strategies that will transform your approach to achieving your biggest goals.What You'll Learn:The Motivation MythWhy motivation is temporary and unreliable for lasting successThe difference between discipline and willpower (and why it matters)How to build unshakeable self-trust through consistent actionThe Power of RepetitionWhy repetition is the mother of skill (Tony Robbins principle)How to use pain and...2025-05-2215 minThis Daring AdventureWaking up with dread🎙️ Do you wake up with dread, hoping a new job or big change will finally fix everything?In this powerful episode, we dive into a surprising truth:The “one thing” you think will solve your life might not be the real problem at all.If you’ve been telling yourself,“If I could just find the right job, relationship, plan… then I’d feel better”…this conversation is going to change everything.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why your brain latches onto “the one thing” as the answer to your problemsThe hidden rea...2025-05-1909 minThis Daring AdventureYou've outgrown youFeeling stuck? Lost? Like something’s off but you can’t quite name it?You’re not broken. You’ve just outgrown an outdated version of yourself.In this episode, we’re flipping the script on “being lost” and showing you how to evolve on purpose — so you can stop spinning and start becoming the next-level version of you.You’ll learn:Why feeling lost is actually a sign of growthHow to recognize when you’ve outgrown your identity3 powerful steps to start evolving on purposeWhat keeps most women stuck in cycles that no longer fitHo...2025-05-1512 minThis Daring AdventureFrom Mindset to Money Flow: Tips from Lisa KalminIn this episode of 'This Daring Adventure,' I welcome transformational coach and mindset expert Lisa Kalmin, who shares insights from her 38 years of experience in transformational coaching. Lisa discusses her journey into helping individuals shift their perspectives and achieve financial breakthroughs, emphasizing the importance of money mindset, identifying limiting beliefs, and creating healthy relationships with money. The conversation covers practical techniques such as goal-setting, affirmations, gratitude practices, and vision boards to help listeners attract and maintain financial abundance. Lisa also provides valuable suggestions on overcoming money blocks from childhood and cultural conditioning...2025-05-1332 minThis Daring AdventureRedefine what's possibleIn this mini episode, we explore how to create breakthroughs when feeling stuck. The discussion highlights the role of coaching in overcoming limiting beliefs and emphasizes that breakthroughs are strategic, consistent decisions rather than magical moments. The script provides a four-step framework to unlock potential by avoiding common mistakes such as the comparison trap, waiting for perfect conditions, undervaluing experience, and living from ability instead of capacity. Practical steps are offered, including identifying strengths, setting ambitious goals, and making commitments to change. Key Moments:00:28 Understanding Breakthroughs01:11 Amelia Earhart's Wisdom2025-05-1210 minThis Daring AdventureLiking YourselfIn this episode of This Daring Adventure podcast, I discuss the importance of self-acceptance and how to break free from the cycle of seeking external validation. Through a detailed framework, I explain how to recognize and stop self-abandonment behaviors, rewrite limiting beliefs, build emotional resilience, and take actions aligned with your authentic self. Learning to enjoy the experience of being yourself is key to living a fulfilling life. Key Moments:01:06 The Importance of Self-Liking01:57 Consequences of Not Liking Yourself03:48 Steps to Self-Love06:57 Emotional Strength Training08:07 Acting from...2025-05-0811 minThis Daring AdventureSilent SabotageIn this Mini Episode Monday of This Daring Adventure, we dive into the subconscious assumptions holding you back. Reflecting on a quote from Jack Canfield, we examine how our brains keep us in fear and doubt by assuming against our potential. Learn practical steps to gain awareness, question negative thoughts, and take action from a new, positive belief system.Join the transformation by catching and flipping your negative assumptions and take small, meaningful actions to test your true capabilities. Listen now to challenge your limiting beliefs and uncover your hidden potential....2025-05-0515 minThis Daring AdventureBecoming on purposeIn today’s episode dive deep into one of the most important questions you’ll ever ask yourself:Who are you becoming… on purpose?Too many women stay on autopilot, recycling the past and wondering why nothing changes. But here’s the truth: your future is built by the thoughts you choose today. Not someday. Not after you “get your life together.” Today.What You’ll Learn:Why your identity is not fixed—and how to change it on purposeThe powerful “future self” concept and how to use it da...2025-05-0114 minThis Daring AdventureThriving in career transitions with Holly SmevogIn this episode, I welcome Holly Smevog, a globally certified career counselor from HMS Career Coaching. Holly shares her journey into career coaching and offers valuable insights and strategies for individuals, particularly mid-career professionals, seeking to navigate career transitions. We discuss ageism, transferable skills, and crafting a compelling professional narrative. Holly also details her four-step coaching process, the role of assessments, and how to leverage AI tools like ChatGPT in job searches. Whether you're looking to make a career change, re-enter the workforce, or find more meaning in your professional life, this episode...2025-04-3024 minThis Daring AdventureYou're not confused. You're afraid. And that's good news.In this Mini Episode Monday, we tackle the common feeling of being 'stuck' and the notion of confusion. We explore how confusion often masks deeper fears about pursuing what we truly want. Using a real-life example, the episode breaks down fear-driven paralysis and offers a step-by-step guide to confront and overcome that fear. Learn how to transform fear into actionable growth and take control of your life by making clear, fact-based decisions. I provide practical steps and help you reclaim your power, build self-trust, and create a meaningful future.Key moments:00:26...2025-04-2809 minThis Daring AdventureUncertainty Isn’t the Problem — Your Thoughts AreIf you're in your 40s, 50s, or beyond and searching for your next job or opportunity, this episode is for you.You might be thinking:➤ “The economy’s terrible.”➤ “Companies don’t want someone my age.”➤ “Everything’s stacked against me.”But those thoughts are the real problem. Not the job market. Not your age. Not the world.In this episode, I show you:How your Reticular Activating System (RAS) shapes your realityWhy your thoughts about age and uncertainty are costing you resultsThe exa...2025-04-2419 minThis Daring AdventureBrilliant Coaching Insights with Bev AronIn this episode of This Daring Adventure, I welcome my mentor and coach, Bev Aron. We discuss Bev's journey into coaching, her innovative deep dive emotional processing technique, and the importance of self-compassion. Bev shares her experiences from speech pathology to healthcare consulting and ultimately finding her passion in life coaching. We delve into the significance of addressing deep-seated emotions, the impact of a compassionate self-witness, and practical tips on holding oneself softly. Listeners will gain insights into evolving professionally and personally, and the power of nurturing a positive self-relationship.Key Moments:2025-04-1727 minThis Daring AdventureLife on auto-pilotFeeling stuck despite having everything? Your life might look fine on paper, but inside you're wondering if this is it. This episode addresses the silent dissatisfaction that many experience when living a life that looks perfect on paper. It explores the concept of abandoning oneself by conforming to others' expectations and living a life of pretense. The key to overcoming this and finding true fulfillment is through naming and confronting one's truth. I introduce 'The Shift,' a 10-week coaching program designed to help women break free from autopilot...2025-04-1604 minThis Daring AdventureHow to overcome thinking that is holding you backIt's mini-episode Monday! Today you'll learn how to stop ruminating and move forward after leaving a job or a relationship. I walk you through my five step process to gaining awareness, recognizing frequent thoughts, processing emotions, refocusing your mindset, and reinforcing new thoughts. This process helps you identify and separate facts from your brain's dramatic interpretations, validate your feelings, release emotions, choose empowered thoughts, and practice them until they become your new reality. Perfect for anyone feeling stuck and ready to move on.Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction: Moving...2025-04-1413 minThis Daring AdventureRewrite your past, redefine your futureIn this episode of 'This Daring Adventure' podcast, I address a common issue many women face—being stuck in a past-focused mindset. Join me as I explain how the stories we tell about our past can keep us from achieving our future goals. It is important that we shift from past-focused thinking to future-focused thinking and provides practical exercises to help listeners rewrite their past to create a more empowered and successful future. I'll show you how changing the narrative about past experiences can lead to more positive outcomes in life. Ke...2025-03-2711 minThis Daring AdventureAdventures in Travel with Sandy CollingIn this episode of This Daring Adventure podcast, I talk with Sandy Colling, host of the Just Travel With Sandy podcast and founder of Sandy's Travel Lounge. Sandy Colling is a passionate world traveler, originally from Germany, entrepreneur, and guide on a mission to help others explore the world with confidence and ease. Having traveled to 37 countries and speaking three languages, she knows firsthand how enriching and life-changing travel can be—and she believes no one should miss out on the incredible experiences the world has to offer due to fear or overwhelm.As the fo...2025-03-2535 minThis Daring AdventureSelf-AccountabilityIn this mini-episode of This Daring Adventure, I explore the journey of building self-trust and combatting self-doubt. Learn actionable steps to develop self-accountability, set manageable goals, and expect resistance. Discover how to evaluate without judgment and use the past as informative data rather than a hurdle. Join me as I delve into creating a new identity through consistent, small actions, ultimately transforming every area of your life. For those seeking more in-depth support, a discovery call to the Unstuck program is also offered.Key Moments:00:15 Understanding Self-Trust Issues01:02 The...2025-03-2407 minThis Daring AdventureAsking for helpIn this episode of This Daring Adventure podcast, I discuss the importance of asking for help and how it can transform your life, and offer insight into why women often hesitate to seek support.Asking for help is a strategic power move, not a sign of weakness.Key Moments:00:33 Spring Announcements and Masterclass Invitation02:50 The Power of Asking for Help06:35 Why Asking for Help is a Power Move08:22 How Coaching Helps You Get Unstuck10:02 Client Success Story: Sarah's Transformation11:03 Your Turn to Take...2025-03-2012 minThis Daring AdventureExploring Connection: Nature Girl ExpeditionsIn this episode of 'This Daring Adventure' podcast, host Trista Guertin interviews Michelle Lucy, the owner of Nature Girl Expeditions. Operating in the Niagara region, Canada, Michelle shares her journey of starting the business during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering women-only outdoor activities, and creating connections through nature. They discuss the importance of female camaraderie, physical and mental wellness, and Michelle's expansion into international tours like hiking Machu Picchu and exploring the Amazon rainforest. Michelle's story emphasizes the significance of following one's passion, no matter the stage in life.You can find...2025-03-1925 min