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In this episode of Life Coaches Unfiltered, Desiree, Doree, and Michelle get real about midlife and menopause: the body changes that don't respond to anything that used to work, the doctors who dismiss you, the societal invisibility that creeps in, and the unexpected gifts of clarity, wisdom, and freedom that nobody warns you about. 🎧

In this episode, the coaches discuss: 👇

What "midlife" really means: it's not one thing, it's everything all at once

 Why your diet, workout, and willpower suddenly stop working the way they used to

 Medical gaslighting and how to find a doctor who actually listens

 HRT (hormone replacement therapy): estrogen, testosterone, and finding the right balance

 How hormone changes affect sex drive, hair, mood, motivation, and self-image

 Why women in midlife feel invisible, and why that's society's problem, not yours

The sandwich generation: caring for aging parents while still raising kids

 Brain fog, osteoporosis, and the supplement overload of 12 pills a day

The "I don't give a crap club" and the freedom of caring less about what everyone thinks

 The gifts of midlife: wisdom, clarity, and knowing what actually matters

Why midlife is an awakening, not a crisis

This is NOT a "just accept it" conversation. Grief, rage, brain fog, body betrayal, and the loss of what used to work are real, not signs of weakness or things to be pushed aside with a smile. The goal is to get informed, find the right support, and choose how you want to live this chapter on purpose. 

And then comes the uncomfortable question: Are you using the hormones as an excuse to avoid something you need to face? 👀

Topics Covered 

 Realizing your body is changing and nothing works the way it used to

 Being told "your blood work is fine" when you know it isn't

 Finding the right doctor, and why it might take a team

 Watching your parents age and facing your own mortality

 How society discards women at midlife, and how the hosts push back

Reframing the "midlife crisis" as a midlife awakening

 Setting boundaries with people who drain your energy

Getting married at an older age and knowing exactly what you will and won't tolerate

 Why time moves faster the older you get (there's actual science on this)

 Weightlifting for bone health and fighting osteoporosis

 The real cost of HRT, GLP medications, and supplements, all out of pocket

Quotes from Sharon Malone, Dame Helen Mirren, and Nora Ephron

This episode is for you if you're asking yourself: 💭

What is happening to my body?

 Why don't my doctors listen to me?

 Is HRT right for me?

How do I handle caring for aging parents while managing my own health?

Am I using hormones as an excuse?

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Have you ever walked into a room and sensed tension before anyone spoke, felt drained after talking to someone, or noticed that a job, relationship, or social circle no longer felt right. Those are all signs that the “Vibes are off”. 

In this episode of Life Coaches Unfiltered, Desiree, Doree, and Michelle unpack what people mean by “vibes,” how moods and energy affect the people around us, and how to recognize when a person, place, or situation is feeding your energy or draining it.

What are “vibes,” exactly? In everyday language, the word can describe the mood, tension, emotional tone, or sense of alignment you experience around a person, group, workplace, or environment.

Desiree, Doree, and Michelle discuss how they experience energy, what tells them that the vibes are off, and how one person’s mood can influence an entire family, team, or room. They also explain why you do not have to remain stuck in the emotional atmosphere around you: you can check in with yourself, protect your peace, and intentionally choose what helps you feel more grounded and energized.

You’ll learn:

• What “vibes” are and why something can feel off before you can explain it.
• How to recognize tension, anxiety, negativity, and energetic misalignment.
• The difference between noticing someone’s mood and absorbing it.
• How authenticity, relationships, workplace culture, and social media affect your energy.
• Why “raising your vibe” does not mean ignoring grief or forcing yourself to be positive.
• Practical ways to shift your mood through music, movement, nature, community, visualization, and healthy boundaries.
• How the hosts connect energy and emotional state with manifestation and creating change.

The episode ends with an uncomfortable question worth asking: Who in your life is draining your energy and why are you still allowing it?

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In This Episode

• What people mean when they say, “The vibes are off.”
• Physical and emotional cues that may tell you something does not feel right.
• Why highly sensitive or empathetic people may absorb the moods around them.
• The “radio station” metaphor for tuning into—and sometimes tuning out—different energies.
• How changing your mindset can make formerly familiar negativity feel uncomfortable.
• Why one person’s attitude can affect a family, social gathering, workplace, or team.
• The role of leadership in creating an environment where people feel supported and motivated.
• Why authentic people can feel unsettling to someone who is uncomfortable being authentic.
• How social-media comparison can lower confidence and disconnect you from your internal compass.
• How the hosts use visualization and written intentions as part of their manifestation practices.
• Why boundaries may mean walking away, limiting contact, declining an invitation, or accepting that another person will not change.

When Vibes Feel Off

The hosts identify several experiences that may signal an uncomfortable or misaligned environment:

• Your body becomes tense or alert.
• A conversation feels forced or emotionally draining.
• Someone’s mood appears to dominate the room.
• You consistently leave an interaction feeling depleted.
• You feel pressured to hide or edit your authentic self.
• A group continually focuses on complaints, conflict, or negativity.
• A job or team culture feels inconsistent with your values.
• You notice yourself absorbing another person’s anxiety or emotional state.

A feeling is information, but it is not always a complete explanation. The episode encourages listeners to check the situation, their boundaries, and what may be happening internally rather than automatically treating every uncomfortable feeling as proof about another person.

Ways to Raise Your Vibe

The coaches share practical ways they shift their energy:

• Music: Create a playlist of songs that reliably lift or energize you.
• Movement: Dance, exercise, stretch, or take a walk.
• Nature: Step outside and pay attention to something beautiful or grounding.
• Community: Spend time with people who encourage, inspire, and support you.
• Positive memories: Recall moments that help you reconnect with love, joy, or gratitude.
• Creative flow: Make time for activities that absorb and energize you.
• Visualization: Imagine how achieving a desired goal would look and feel.
• Writing: Describe your intention or goal as clearly and specifically as possible.
• Boundaries: Reduce your exposure to interactions that repeatedly drain you.
• Service: Help someone without attaching an expectation to the outcome.

Raising your vibe does not require jumping from anger or grief directly into happiness. The hosts suggest beginning with one small action that helps you feel slightly better, steadier, or more empowered.

Energy and Manifestation

The episode continues the previous conversation about dreaming and manifestation. Doree and Michelle describe manifestation as more than thinking about something you want: in their practice, it also involves visualizing the outcome, connecting with how it would feel, writing intentions, and taking aligned action.

This section reflects the hosts’ personal and coaching perspectives. Listeners can use visualization and intention-setting as reflective tools without treating manifestation as a guarantee that thoughts alone will produce a particular result.

Questions We Answer

• What does it mean when someone says the vibes are off?
• How can I tell if a person or place is draining my energy?
• Can someone else’s mood affect my mood?
• How do I stop absorbing other people’s negative energy?
• What are simple ways to raise my vibe?
• How do music and movement change my mood?
• How can I protect my energy without cutting everyone off?
• What is the relationship between energy and manifestation?
• How do I know whether something is misaligned or merely uncomfortable?
• Can a workplace or relationship have the wrong vibe for me?

Reflection Prompts

• Who or what consistently feeds your energy?
• Who or what repeatedly drains it?
• What sensations do you notice when something feels off?
• Where are you ignoring your internal compass to gain approval?
• What boundary would help you protect your peace?
• Which song, activity, place, or person reliably changes your mood?
• What is one small step that could help you feel better today?

Related Episodes

• Toxic Positivity: When “Good Vibes Only” Goes Bad
• Do Happy People Piss You Off?
• Setting Boundaries and Safe People
• When Dreams Die: Grieving Changed Plans and Learning to Dream Again

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What happens when the life you imagined suddenly disappears. It’s usually a result of grief: a medical diagnosis, job loss, divorce, or a major curveball you never saw coming.

In this follow-up to the Life Coaches Unfiltered Grief Series, Desiree, Doree, and Michelle explore what comes after grief, when a dream dies or radically changes. They talk about the grief of lost plans, the shock of realizing “this future is no longer possible,” and the tender, messy process of learning how to dream again.

You’ll hear:

• Why the loss of a dream is a real form of grief, even when no person has died.
• How acceptance (not agreement) is the first step toward pivoting after a dream changes.
• The idea of “dream composting” - letting old dreams return to the soil so new ones can grow.
• Why holding on too tightly to what’s familiar can block new opportunities and blessings.
• How to start imagining new possibilities when you feel stuck in disappointment or darkness.
• Practical ways to use visualization, small actions, and manifestation as you begin to dream again.

Questions we address:

• What do I do when all of my dreams are no longer possible? 
• What does it mean when a dream dies?
• How do I grieve a future that will never happen?
• How do I re-build my life after loss?
• How do I begin to accept that my plans have changed?
• Is it possible to start dreaming again after a big loss?
• What does manifestation look like after grief?

Resources: 

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“The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself” by Michael Singer
“The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection” by Michael Singer
“Living Untethered: Beyond the Human Predicament” by Michael Singer 

If a plan for your life has shattered, this episode invites you to see that as a turning point, not a dead end.

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Divorce and the end of a long-term relationship can create a profound kind of grief: one that affects your identity, self-worth, daily routines, finances, friendships, and hopes for the future.

In this third and final episode focused on grief, Desiree, Doree, and Michelle talk openly about the emotional aftermath of divorce and relationship loss. 

In this episode: 

• Why ending a relationship can hurt even when it was your decision
• Why leaving can feel like a choice you have to make repeatedly
• How grief can surface when the future you imagined no longer exists

The coaches also discuss the loss of identity that can follow divorce, including no longer being a spouse or partner, rebuilding confidence, reconnecting with yourself, and learning what you want in the next chapter of your life.

You’ll hear honest reflections about:

• Grieving the end of a marriage or long-term relationship and why divorce can bring a different kind of grief than the death of a loved one.
• Why a divorce can still hurt when it was your decision to leave.
• Letting go of the future and family life you thought you would have. The grief involved in saying goodbye to a dream, even when the relationship itself was painful.
• Recognizing red flags and understanding relationship patterns.
• How gaslighting and manipulation can make it difficult to trust your own judgment.
• Rebuilding your identity after divorce and the importance of connecting with friends, community, interests, and financial independence.
• Learning from past relationships without blaming or shaming yourself.
• Taking time to heal before beginning another relationship.
• Finding growth, self-trust, and hope after heartbreak.
• The emotional impact of losing a shared home, routine, identity, social circle, and imagined future.
• Why it’s possible to feel relief and grief at the same time.
• How self-worth and the question “Am I lovable?” can become entangled with the end of a relationship.
• Why people may second-guess themselves or talk themselves into returning to an unhealthy relationship.

If you are navigating divorce, separation, or the end of a significant relationship, this episode offers an honest, compassionate conversation about the grief that often goes unrecognized.

A major theme of the episode is learning from past relationships without turning that reflection into shame.

The hosts encourage listeners to consider:

• What did this relationship teach me?
• What patterns do I recognize now?
• What did I ignore or minimize?
• What do I need to heal?
• What do I want to do differently going forward?
• How can I move forward without labeling the entire relationship as wasted time?

The episode emphasizes that growth may involve recognizing patterns earlier, speaking your needs more clearly, establishing boundaries, and walking away when a relationship no longer supports your well-being.

This episode is for you if you find yourself asking: 

• Why does divorce hurt even when I wanted it?
• Is it normal to grieve after a breakup or divorce?
• How do you grieve the end of a long-term relationship?
• Why do I keep questioning my decision to leave?
• How do I rebuild my identity after divorce?
• How do I stop blaming myself for a failed relationship?
• How can I move on after a long-term relationship ends?
• How do I know if I am ready to date again after divorce?
• How can I rebuild my self-worth after an unhealthy relationship?
• How do I let go of the future I thought I would have?

Reflection Questions for our listeners:

We’d love to hear from you. What resonated most for you with this episode?

• What part of your identity changed when the relationship ended?
• What dream or expectation are you grieving?
• What did you learn about your needs, boundaries, and relationship patterns?
• Which parts of yourself would you like to rediscover?
• Who can you invite into your support system as you rebuild?
• What would it look like to view your past as an experience rather than a personal failure?

Episode Resources & Links:

Resources mentioned in this episode as well as related topics are included below:

🔗Grief: Losing a Loved One

🔗 Grief: Life Changing News

🔗 Gaslighting & Narcissism

🔗 Boundaries

📙 “Get Rich, Lucky Bitch” by Denise Duffield Thomas (affiliate link)

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Content note: This episode includes discussions of divorce, emotional manipulation, addiction, financial dependence, relationship conflict, and grief.

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Grief doesn’t only show up when someone dies. It also shows up in those gut-punch, “everything just changed” moments of life-changing news. Some may call them “Sliding Door” moments - when your reality shifts with little to no warning and you know your life, from this moment forward - will never be the same.

In Part 2 of the Grief Series on Life Coaches Unfiltered, Desiree, Doree, and Michelle explore the grief that comes with sudden change: a serious medical diagnosis, a job loss or layoff, or the moment you realize a relationship or marriage has to end.

This episode is for anyone navigating life-changing news about health, career, or relationships. It will also be useful for those supporting loved ones through those seasons.

You’ll hear:

• What “kairos moments” or sliding-door moments are, and why they can feel like emotional whiplash
• Real stories of receiving shocking news about health, work, and relationships
• How grief after life-changing news can feel like an emotional rollercoaster, especially when the situation isn’t final yet
• Why many people barrel through these seasons with grit and resilience, missing the grief piece entirely
• Practical ways to name, validate, and work with this kind of grief instead of just “powering through”
• Why these moments often send us into autopilot, denial, or “everything’s fine” mode even as grief is simmering underneath
• How grief after change is different from grief after a death: mixed feelings, hot–cold emotions, hope and fear existing at the same time, decisions that must be made over and over again (like divorce or job changes)
• Real-life examples:
  • A parent’s Cancer diagnosis and the role shift that follows
  • Divorce news that permanently changes trust and the shape of a family
  • Layoffs and job eliminations that challenge identity, security, and self-worth
  • Childhood moments when a beloved stepparent or caregiver suddenly disappears from daily life

Key insights and tools:

• Grief is present anytime your sense of “how life was” shatters, even if no one has died
• Why it’s common to ask, “Why me?” and cycle between anger, disbelief, and empowerment after job loss or relationship endings
• How to recognize grief in your own story: exhaustion, shock, confusion, feeling like the rug has been pulled out from under you
• Permission to see growth and gifts later, without minimizing how painful the present feels (“I don’t understand why this is happening, but I look forward to the day in which I do”)
• Gentle practices for navigating these seasons: naming the loss, allowing mixed emotions, seeking support, and watching for signs you’re ignoring your grief in the name of resilience

Questions we tackle in this episode:  

• “Why am I so emotional after losing my job?”
• “I just realized that my life is changed forever. Why am I so sad?”
• “Why am I so blindsided that my relationship is over?”
• “What is a kairos or sliding door moment?”
• “Why do I feel grief after a diagnosis, even if my loved one is still alive?”
• “How is grief after divorce or breakup different from grief after death?”
• “What are ‘turning point’ or sliding door moments, and how do they relate to grief?”

Resources/Links: 

• Stop Apologizing! : The Apology Epidemic
• Toxic positivity: When “Good Vibes Only” Goes bad
• Do Happy People Piss You Off? Let’s talk about it… 
• Navigating Uncertainty
• “Shrinking” Series on Apple TV

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Grief after the death of someone you love can feel surreal, disorienting, and completely overwhelming. All of those things make sense when you realize that it takes time for your brain to catch up to the reality that they are really gone.

In this first episode of a 3-part Grief Series on Life Coaches Unfiltered, Desiree, Doree, and Michelle share honest stories about losing loved ones, and unpack why grief feels so “weird” and out of control in the early days. 

You’ll hear:

• Why grief after a death is a universal human experience (and not something to be ashamed of)
• How sudden loss, anticipated loss, and “complicated” relationships can shape the way we grieve
• Why the famous “stages of grief” were never meant as a strict rulebook for the people left behind
• What acute grief can look like: vivid dreams, shock, numbness, emotional waves
• Why you’re not going crazy, even if it feels that way
• Practical ideas for coping in the first weeks and months, including sleep, boundaries, and simple grounding practices

If you have a family member who is close to transitioning or if you’re navigating the death of a loved one, you’ll find useful information in this episode. 

Even if you’re supporting friends and family and want to show up with empathy instead of clichés,  you’ll find guidance in this episode.

Follow the show so you don’t miss Parts 2 and 3 of the Grief Series, where the coaches explore other forms of loss and how grief shows up beyond death.

Key ideas and tools discussed:

• Grief is complicated and individualized; there is no “right way” to do it
• How relationship dynamics (close, distant, conflicted, or “complicated”) shape the grief process
• The importance of sleep for emotional regulation and why lack of sleep can intensify grief distress
• Simple grounding strategies: repeating prayers or mantras, using meditative beads, staying present, and giving yourself permission to take breaks from heavy conversations
• How to respond when someone shares grief from a loss that happened years or decades ago. Empathy matters more than timelines

Questions we help answer:

• “What does grief look like after losing a loved one?”
• “How do I recover from the loss of a loved one?”
• “Are the stages of grief real, and do I have to follow them?”
• “Why does my grief feel worse in the morning or after vivid dreams?”
• “How do I support someone whose grief seems complicated or ‘stuck’?”

🔗Links & resources:
Connect with Desiree Doucet
Desiree’s Website
Desiree’s Facebook Page
Follow Desiree on Instagram
Desiree’s LinkedIn Page

Documentary: "A butterfly has been released" (mentioned in the show)

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Launching into adulthood shouldn’t feel like jumping off a cliff without a parachute. 

In this episode of Life Coaches Unfiltered, Desiree, Michelle, and Doree get real about what it takes for teens and young adults to move from high school or college into enjoyable and sustainable careers.

Michelle shares her expertise in helping young adults choose their major, determining if a trade might be a better fit or how to handle life after grad school. She outlines practical ways she helps clients build clarity and confidence instead of getting stuck in “What if I choose wrong?” thinking.

You’ll hear how tools like the Harrison Assessment help high schoolers and college students identify their strengths, motivations, and potential career paths. Careers aren’t limited to college grads - the coaches also discuss why trades, certifications, and nontraditional routes can be just as smart (and sometimes more aligned) than a four-year degree.

In this episode:

• How to help high schoolers explore career options without pressure or panic
• Using the Harrison Assessment to reveal strengths, interests, and ideal work environments
• Supporting college and grad students as they move into their first full-time role
• Why trades and skilled labor can be powerful, lucrative, and fulfilling career paths
• How parents can support launching young adults without enabling or micromanaging

If you’re a parent, guardian, or young adult who feels overwhelmed by “real life” decisions, this episode offers grounded, compassionate guidance, not “one-size-fits-all” advice.

If this episode gave you new language or ideas for supporting a young adult in your life, follow the show, leave us a rating and review, and share this episode with another parent, guardian, or student who’s navigating this launch season.

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Is hypnotherapy mind control, dangerous, or just stage tricks that make people cluck like chickens? 

In this episode of Life Coaches Unfiltered, Desiree, Michelle, and Doree get real about what hypnotherapy is and what it is not.

If you’ve been curious about hypnosis but held back because of fear, skepticism, or movie-style horror stories, this conversation will help you separate hype from reality and decide whether hypnotherapy might be a powerful tool in your healing and personal growth journey.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The most common myths about hypnotherapy and hypnosis (mind control, “getting stuck,” spilling secrets, and more)
• The real science and psychology behind hypnosis as a natural, focused state of awareness
• How clinical hypnotherapy differs from stage hypnosis and entertainment
• Who hypnotherapy can help (anxiety, stress, habits, confidence, trauma, and more)
• Practical ways hypnotherapy supports midlife women who feel stressed, burned out, or stuck

Questions we answer in this episode:

• “Is hypnotherapy safe?”
• “Can a hypnotherapist control my mind?”
• “Will I reveal secrets or get stuck in a trance?”
• “Is hypnosis only for weak or gullible people?”
• “What actually happens in a hypnotherapy session?”

What we explore in this conversation:

• Why hypnotherapy is widely misunderstood (movies, stage shows, and “hypnotist with special powers” narratives)
• The difference between entertainment hypnosis and clinical hypnotherapy used for healing and behavior changea
• What a typical hypnotherapy session feels like—from induction to trance to integration
• How hypnotherapy works with the subconscious mind to shift deep-rooted beliefs, patterns, and habits
• How hypnotherapy can support issues like anxiety, stress, phobias, sleep, confidence, and burnout in everyday life

Some of the myths discussed in this episode:

• Is Hypnotherapy mind control?
• Is it true that only weak or gullible people can be hypnotised?
• Will you spill your darkest secrets under hypnosis?
• Will hypnosis have you “stuck” in a trance?
• Why hypnosis is not just sleep or magic.
• Is hypnotherapy a one-session miracle cure?

You’ll also hear:

• How hypnotherapy fits alongside coaching and other modalities in your overall wellness toolkit.
• How Doree uses hypnotherapy in her practice to help clients move from stuck and overwhelmed to calm, confident, and intentional.
• Practical tips for deciding if hypnotherapy is right for you in this season of life.

Questions we invite you to reflect on:

• What have you believed about hypnosis? Where did that belief come from?
• If fear weren’t driving your decisions, would you be more open to trying hypnotherapy?

If this episode helped you see hypnotherapy differently, follow the show, leave us a rating and review, and share this episode with someone who’s curious, but cautious about hypnosis.

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“Life coaches are just someone you pay to give you pep talks.” 

“Life coaching is just recycled toxic positivity.” 

“Life coaches just give you the same advice you’d get from a friend”

Does this resonate with your view of life coaching? 

In this episode of Life Coaches Unfiltered, Desiree, Michelle, and Doree pull back the curtain on what life coaches actually do, and what they don’t.

If you’ve ever wondered whether coaching is legit, who it’s really for, or how it’s different from therapy, tune in.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The most common myths about life coaches and life coaching
• How coaching really works behind the scenes (and what a session is actually like)
• The key differences between life coaching, therapy, mentoring, and consulting
• When coaching can help you move forward—and when it might not be the right fit
• What to look for in a coach so you don’t waste your time or money

Hit follow so you don’t miss future episodes, and share this one with someone who’s curious (or skeptical) about life coaching.

In this conversation, we unpack:

• Are all life coaches full of woo-woo, airy fairy advice? 
• The similarities between athletic and life coaches
• The differences between life coaches: how they work, who they work with & what they do
• Why life coaching isn’t as expensive as you may think
• Why investing in yourself is money well spent
• The reality that coaching is unregulated
• How to navigate finding a coach that works for you
• Life coaching is just a fad/trendy

If you enjoyed this episode, you may enjoy: 

How to choose a life coach

What the hell is life coaching?

Being Coachable & Why it’s Important

Raising Ready Humans Summit - September 14-20, 2026

This summit helps parents navigate the critical transition from adolescence to adulthood. 

This is not just about college or careers. It’s about helping young people successfully transition into adulthood in a world that looks very different from the one parents grew up in.

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Michelle Hibbert

Doree O’Neal

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Asking for help, humility and not knowing everything is an asset - especially in coaching relationships

But what does it really mean to be “coachable”? 

In this episode of Life Coaches Unfiltered, Desiree, Doree & Michelle unpack how humility, feedback, and being willing to learn can accelerate growth in life, work, and relationships. They explore the difference between pretending to know it all and stepping into the student seat, plus how asking for help can become a real strength.

If you’ve ever struggled with receiving feedback, asking for support, or staying open when you’d rather defend yourself, this episode is for you. 

Coachability is not about being passive; it’s about being willing to listen, learn, and apply what helps you move forward.

Being coachable enables you to get more out of your work with a coach. 

This episode is part 2 of our Coaching series. If you enjoyed this episode, you may enjoy “How to Choose a Life Coach: Red Flags, Green Flags, and What to Ask Before You Hire”

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Book: "The 4 Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz (affiliate link) 

Life Coaches Unfiltered mentioned in this episode:

• “Setting Boundaries & Safe People” 
• "Mindset Matters: Are You Growing or Just Coping?"

Raising Ready Humans Summit - September 14-20, 2026

This summit helps parents navigate the critical transition from adolescence to adulthood. 

This is not just about college or careers. It’s about helping young people successfully transition into adulthood in a world that looks very different from the one parents grew up in.

Register for the Raising Ready Humans Summit

Support the show

***** Connect with the Coaches *****

Michelle Hibbert

Doree O’Neal

Desiree Doucet

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