Growing Wild with Jamie Cole | Overcome Self-Doubt & Imposter Syndrome, Build Confidence, and Become Your Authentic Self as a Woman Entrepreneur

Growing Wild with Jamie Cole | Overcome Self-Doubt & Imposter Syndrome, Build Confidence, and Become Your Authentic Self as a Woman Entrepreneur

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Growing Wild with Jamie Cole | Overcome Self-Doubt & Imposter Syndrome, Build Confidence, and Become Your Authentic Self as a Woman Entrepreneur episodes

  • 20 | I Have Regrets | How I Let Them Go and Built Boundaries

    I have regrets. There, I said it. And not the small kind. The kind that lives in your body, that shows up out of nowhere and rips everything back open like it was yesterday. The kind where you're sitting in your car, engine off, hands in your lap, asking yourself what you did to deserve this.

    But here's the thing nobody talks about. Regret isn't always a clean story with a gift at the end. Sometimes the hard thing just happened and surviving it is the whole story. And sometimes the hard thing gave you the best parts of your life and you have to figure out how to hold both of those things at the same time. In this episode I'm getting honest about both, about the seasons that broke my trust, the patterns I wish I had seen sooner, and the one thing that could have changed everything. Boundaries. Earlier. Before the damage started.


    💬 Why You'll Love This Episode:

    • Why high-functioning women carry regret in their bodies and why it keeps coming back even when you think you're healed
    • The real reason boundaries are hard, it's not about saying no, it's about seeing the pattern before the damage compounds
    • What to do on the days when surviving is all you have (and why that's actually enough)
    • Permission to stop looking for the silver lining if there isn't one

    And if you're in a season where boundaries feel impossible to build, the section in Unstuck Yourself, my self-care workbook on getting unstuck, setting boundaries, and building a life you actually like being in, was written for exactly this. Grab it at jamiecole.co/unstuck.


    Let’s keep growing together!

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    🌱 Want more support, tools, and resources? Start here: jamiecole.co

    15 min
  • 19 | I'm a Failure | and Other Lies I'm Telling Myself

    Your brain is a liar. A confident, relentless, very convincing liar. And for a lot of us, the negative self talk is not a passing bad mood. It is a whole greatest hits album playing on repeat in the car, at two in the morning, in the middle of a meeting that is going completely fine.

    This episode is about all of it. The failure spiral. The replacement fear. The not-loved-enough loop. The low hum of never quite feeling good enough at your job, as a mom, as a partner, as a human. I dig into where negative self talk actually comes from, why it hits so much harder for some of us (there is a name for that, and it is connected to ADHD), and the embarrassingly simple CBT method that actually helps when the spiral starts. Fair warning: this episode will not tell you to just think positive. It will tell you the truth instead.

     

    💬 Why You'll Love This Episode:

    • The reason some of us feel rejection and failure so intensely, it is not a character flaw, it is how your brain is wired
    • Why negative self talk goes physical, and why the heavy, sick, weighted feeling is not dramatic, it is cortisol
    • The Evidence of Good method: what it is, how it works, and why fighting confident lies requires actual data
    • The one question to ask yourself when the replacement fear kicks in, before you spiral for three hours over a calendar invite

    Research Links

    Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and ADHD

    • ADDitude Magazine: additudemag.com/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-and-adhd
    • Understood.org: understood.org/en/articles/adhd-and-coping-with-rejection
    • Cleveland Clinic: my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24099-rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-rsd

     Physical Effects of Negative Self Talk

    • University of Southern Queensland on RSD and emotional dysphoria: unisq.edu.au/news/2025/07/the-conversation-sensitive-dysphoria

     CBT and Managing the Spiral

    • Neurodivergent Insights on managing RSD: neurodivergentinsights.com/how-to-deal-with-rejection-sensitive-dysphoria
    • LA Concierge Psychologist on RSD coping: laconciergepsychologist.com/blog/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-adhd

    Let’s keep growing together!

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    🌱 Want more support, tools, and resources? Start here: jamiecole.co

    16 min
  • 18 | I'm Doing My Best | Managing Burnout and Big Goals

    Burnout does not always look like falling apart. Sometimes it looks like packing lunches before the sun comes up, finishing homework after everyone else is asleep, and repeating "I'm doing my best" just to keep moving. If you are in a heavy season right now, this one is for you.

    In this episode I'm getting honest about what managing burnout actually looks like, what keeps me moving when the weight gets heavy, and why I'm done apologizing for having a full plate.

    💬 Why You'll Love This Episode:

    • Why managing burnout is not about emptying your plate, it is about learning to carry it without breaking
    • The planning system that keeps me moving even on the heaviest weeks, and why rescheduling a task is not the same as failing
    • Why the guilt you are carrying is actually proof that you care, and how to stop pointing it in the wrong direction
    • Permission to let the house be a little messy, the dinner be simple, and your best be exactly enough

    Listen, follow, and share. If this episode hits, send it to one person who is deep in a heavy season and needs to hear they are not failing. They are just carrying a lot. Follow Growing Wild on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. And if the impossible standards piece hit close to home, the workbook section that helped me stop apologizing for the life I built is in Unstuck Yourself. Grab it at jamiecole.co/unstuck. Come say hi on Instagram @jamiecoleco and tell me what you want to hear next.

    Let’s keep growing together!

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    🌱 Want more support, tools, and resources? Start here: jamiecole.co

    18 min
  • 17 | I Almost Quit | How I Beat Burnout and Pressed Record Again

    The comeback episode is here. I almost quit Growing Wild after twelve months of silence, and the reason I stopped is the same reason a lot of high-functioning women quit the things they love. Spoiler: it is not laziness. It is perfectionism and a whole lot of "I'll just come back stronger" lies.

    In this episode, I am telling the truth about the year I disappeared, the marketing conference moment that finally broke me open, and the section of my own Unstuck Yourself workbook that called me out for perfectionism-ing my way out of a podcast I love. If you have ever abandoned something you cared about because you decided it was not good enough, the journal in the drawer, the Etsy shop you stopped logging into, the blog you archived, the song you never finished, this one is for you. I am in it with you.

    💬 Why You'll Love This Episode:

    • Why high-functioning women quit the things they love (it is rarely about being lazy or busy)
    • The one question to ask yourself when perfectionism is stalling out your next move
    • Your tiny assignment for this week to break the silence on whatever you have been avoiding

     

    Listen, follow, and share. If this episode hits, send it to one person who needs to hear it. Follow Growing Wild on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen so you do not miss what is next. And if perfectionism is the thing keeping you stuck right now, the workbook section that cracked this open for me lives in Unstuck Yourself, my self-care workbook on getting unstuck, setting boundaries, and building a life you actually like being in. 

    Grab it at jamiecole.co/unstuck.

    Let’s keep growing together!

     ✨ Follow along and say hi on Instagram: @jamiecoleco
    🌱 Want more support, tools, and resources? Start here: jamiecole.co

    14 min
  • 16 | Want to Go Viral? Why Slow Growth may be Better

    Feeling like your growth is moving slower than molasses in January? You're not alone. In this episode, we’re breaking up with follower-count obsession and making space for something better—slow, intentional growth that actually lasts.

    If you’ve ever posted your heart out only to get crickets—or found yourself comparing your journey to someone with a blue check and 10k likes—this is your reminder that success isn’t viral, it’s meaningful. Let’s redefine what progress looks like and start building real connection, community, and confidence—one aligned step at a time.

    💬 Why You’ll Love This Episode:

    • Get a reality check on why viral doesn’t mean valuable
    • Reframe your mindset around what real success looks like
    • Feel encouraged to keep going, even when the numbers feel small
    • Learn why your audience of 20 can matter more than 20,000

    Let’s keep growing together!

     ✨ Follow along and say hi on Instagram: @jamiecoleco
    🌱 Want more support, tools, and resources? Start here: jamiecole.co

    15 min
  • 15 | 5 AM? I don't know her. Burnout Isn’t the Goal

    Still trying to become a 5 AM matcha-sipping morning person… and failing? 🙃 This episode is your permission slip to stop forcing someone else’s routine and start embracing your own creative rhythm.

    We’re busting the “early bird gets the worm” myth and replacing it with something way more empowering: flow over force. If your best ideas come at midnight or during preschool pickup, this one’s for you.

    Why You’ll Love This Episode:

    • Hear how I stopped battling the 5 AM grind and started flowing with my real creative rhythm
    • Learn 4 actionable steps to map, protect, and honor your personal energy window
    • Discover how to shift from burnout and self-doubt to sustainable, authentic productivity
    • Get a behind-the-scenes pep talk (and science-backed permission) to be exactly who you are

    📚 Bonus:
    I reference The Morning Myth by Frank J. Rumbauskas grab it here and get ready to feel SEEN.

    Let’s keep growing together!

     ✨ Follow along and say hi on Instagram: @jamiecoleco
    🌱 Want more support, tools, and resources? Start here: jamiecole.co

    13 min
  • 14 | You’re Not Alone! Grow Your Community Online

    Feeling alone in the scroll? 💻 This episode is your permission slip to stop lurking and start connecting. Learn how to build an online community that actually supports your growth—with confidence, authenticity, and your full messy, magical self.

    💬 Why You’ll Love This Episode:

    • Why online community is the secret weapon for creative entrepreneurs
    • How to find your people (even if you're shy, busy, or burnt out)
    • Real talk on building connection with heart, not hustle

    📣 If this episode hit you in the feels, share it with your business bestie—or that internet friend who just gets you.

    Let’s keep growing together!

     ✨ Follow along and say hi on Instagram: @jamiecoleco
    🌱 Want more support, tools, and resources? Start here: jamiecole.co

    18 min
  • 13 | You Got it! Let Your Creativity Do the Marketing

    What if your next great marketing move isn’t about trends—but about tapping into your creative brainpower? 🎨

    In this episode, we’re flipping the script and turning your artist mindset into a secret weapon for standout, soul-aligned marketing. You’ll learn how to mix strategy with storytelling using the SUCCESs framework from the book Made to Stick—a must-read for any creative who wants their message to actually land.

    💬 Why You’ll Love This Episode:

    • Discover how to sell your work without selling your soul
    • Learn 6 sticky strategies that help your message stand out
    • Get fun prompts to turn your creative energy into powerful content
    • Finally feel confident marketing your art, products, or ideas

    👉 Bonus: Grab the book Made to Stick and take your messaging from forgettable to unforgettable.

    Read the book: Made to Stick, by Chip & Dan Heath

    Watch the full Episode

    Let’s keep growing together!

     ✨ Follow along and say hi on Instagram: @jamiecoleco
    🌱 Want more support, tools, and resources? Start here: jamiecole.co

    19 min
  • 12 | Feeling Stuck? Build Your Content Strategy

    Feeling stuck on what to post? 😩 In this episode, we’re taking your content from chaos to clarity by building a personalized strategy using content pillars—so you can stop second-guessing and start showing up with confidence, creativity, and ease.

    Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur, a small biz owner, or just tired of winging it every time you open Instagram, this episode will help you build a sustainable system for stress-free content. ✨

    💡 Why You’ll Love This Episode:

    • Learn how to create content pillars that align with your authentic self
    • Get real strategies to simplify your content across platforms (yes, even Pinterest)
    • Ditch the burnout and build a repeatable plan that saves your brainpower

    📥 Grab the Free Worksheet:
    Download your printable Content Pillar Worksheet to brainstorm and organize your strategy as you listen.

    Let’s keep growing together!

     ✨ Follow along and say hi on Instagram: @jamiecoleco
    🌱 Want more support, tools, and resources? Start here: jamiecole.co

    24 min
  • 11 | Stop the Spiral: Ditch Negative Self-Talk

    Struggling with negative self-talk every time you try to show up? 😩 Let’s rewrite that script. In this episode, we’re calling out your inner critic (hey Karen 👋) and flipping the narrative so you can grow your confidence, show up authentically, and finally stop holding yourself back.

    Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur, dream-chaser, or just tired of your own brain saying “you’re not enough,” this one’s for you. You’ll learn how to catch those sneaky thoughts, flip the script, and show up as the bold, capable version of you that’s always been there.

    💬 Why You’ll Love This Episode:

    •  Learn how to recognize and rewrite negative self-talk
    • Get mindset tools to stop fear from running the show
    • Download your free “Rewrite the Script” worksheet to take it deeper

    🔗 Grab the Free Download

    🎧 Ready to flip the script for real? Grab your Rewrite the Script worksheet linked below the episode to walk through this process step by step. Pen, paper, and a whole lot of self-compassion required.

    Let’s keep growing together!

     ✨ Follow along and say hi on Instagram: @jamiecoleco
    🌱 Want more support, tools, and resources? Start here: jamiecole.co

    16 min

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