Trisha is a Psychotherapist and Director of Mind & Body Works Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, based in Galway, with centres in Galway and Dublin. Their team of over 50 Psychotherapists and Psychologists work with adults, couples, adolescents, and children, offering therapies including CBT, EMDR, and Art Therapy. They also run a low-cost counselling service.

You know what to do.

So why do you keep ending up back in the same place?

For years, my answer was simple:

Try harder.

It never worked.

In this episode, we're exploring one of the most frustrating experiences so many women face: knowing exactly what they need to do, but struggling to actually do it.

If you've ever wondered:

"Why can't I just stick to it?"

This episode is for you.

Because the reason you're stuck may not be the reason you think.

And until you understand what's really going on, you'll keep finding yourself back at the same starting line.

Click play and let’s dive in.

In today’s episode, Trisha and I answer a listener's question about food, weight loss and the fear of slipping back into diet culture.

The question comes from a listener who wants to get fit and strong and improve her health, but also feels confused about how weight loss actually works without calorie counting, restriction and obsessing over food again. We talk about overeating, fat storage, portion sizes, hunger, body trust and the fear many women have of “getting it wrong” when they stop dieting.

We also explore the difference between healthy structure and diet culture, why so many women feel stuck in the all-or-nothing cycle, and how to approach weight loss in a slower, calmer and more sustainable way without becoming consumed by food.

As always, Trisha McHale brings her grounded psychotherapist perspective — helping unpack what’s happening beneath these patterns and why rebuilding trust, consistency and self-awareness matters so much.

Click play and let’s dive in.

To apply for membership to Thrive Academy, Jessica’s coaching program, go to www.jessicacooke.ie/thrive

To contact Trisha McHale for more information on Therapy and Counselling services:

[email protected]

About Trisha McHale:

Trisha is a Psychotherapist and Director of Mind & Body Works Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, based in Galway, with centres in Galway and Dublin. Their team of over 50 Psychotherapists and Psychologists work with adults, couples, adolescents, and children, offering therapies including CBT, EMDR, and Art Therapy. They also run a low-cost counselling service.

To apply for membership to Jessica’s coaching program, Thrive Academy, go to www.jessicacooke.ie/apply

As always, Trisha McHale brings her grounded psychotherapist perspective — helping unpack what’s happening beneath these patterns and how to move from reacting to responding.

Click play and let’s dive in.

To apply for membership to Jessica’s coaching program, Thrive Academy, go to www.jessicacooke.ie/apply

To contact Trisha for more information on Therapy and Counselling services:

About Trisha McHale:

If you feel like you’re doing your best… but still not seeing the results you want, this ones for you.

Every Monday inside Thrive Academy, I read through check-ins from women just like you — and no matter the  background, or starting point, the same three patterns come up again and again.

I’ve been coaching women since 2007, and it’s incredible how consistent these barriers are. They’re not obvious. They’re not talked about enough. But they quietly get in the way of progress, consistency, and results.

In this episode, I break down the three most common things I see that stop women from becoming fit, strong, and healthy — even when they’re trying.

Once you see them, you can start to change them.

This episode will help you understand what’s really going on, why you might feel stuck, and what to focus on instead so you can move forward with more clarity and confidence.

Click play and let’s dive in.

I’ve been here for years.

Putting in the work and seeing no results. Putting in the work and seeing no results. 

In today’s episode, I break down the mistakes I used to make — and the ones I still see all the time.

Fix these and you’ll start seeing real results, no matter what your age.

Click play and let’s dive in.

In today’s episode, Trisha and I answer three questions.

The first is about a newer therapy called TMS (often referred to as Exomind) and whether something like this could help with food cravings — especially that feeling of being completely out of control at night. After trying all the usual strategies, this question really gets into whether it’s a deeper brain-based issue, and if something like this could “reset” things… or if it’s just an expensive quick fix.

The second question is about bulky calves — walking daily, staying active, doing strength training… and still feeling like your calves look bigger than you’d like.

The third question is about anxiety — and why it shows up even around things you enjoy. That feeling of self-consciousness, overthinking what you’re wearing, avoiding attention, and even holding back from wearing clothes you like. We unpack why this happens and how to start changing your relationship with it.

As always, Trisha McHale brings her grounded psychotherapist perspective — helping unpack what’s happening beneath these patterns and how to move from reacting to responding.

Click play and let’s dive in.

To apply for membership to Jessica’s Thrive Academy go to

To contact Trisha for more information on Therapy and Counselling services:

About Trisha McHale: