The Jessica Cooke Podcast

I’m so excited to share today’s episode because I know it’s something a lot of us face—how do you get into fitness if you’ve never liked exercise?

Meet Evelyn! She’s 62, and she’s spent most of her life avoiding workouts because they just don’t feel enjoyable. She hates the gym, running feels overwhelming, and finding motivation has been an uphill battle. Can you relate?

In this episode, I’m helping Evelyn (and you!) figure out how to get moving in a way that’s enjoyable, not a chore. We’re talking about how to make fitness a consistent, positive part of your life without ever feeling like it’s something you have to do.

We’re going to explore:

• How to discover types of movement that bring you joy—even if the gym isn't your thing.

If exercise has ever felt like a struggle or if motivation comes and goes, this episode is for you. Evelyn’s story is one so many of us can relate to, and I can’t wait for you to hear all the practical tips that can change your journey.

Grab a coffee, pop in those earphones, and let’s dive in!

I’m so excited to share today’s episode because it’s something so many of us can relate to—feeling stuck in an all-or-nothing fitness mindset.

Meet Joan! She’s 45 and has been struggling with a common challenge: she’s either fully committed to her workouts and healthy eating, or she falls off the wagon entirely when life gets stressful. Sound familiar?

In this episode, I’ll be guiding Joan (and you!) through how to break free from the all-or-nothing mindset and make fitness a sustainable, enjoyable part of life.

Together, we’ll dive into:

• Understanding the all-or-nothing mindset: Why it keeps you stuck and how to finally let it go.

If you’ve ever found yourself going in circles with your fitness routine, this episode is for you. Joan’s journey will resonate with so many, and I can’t wait for you to listen.

Click play and let’s dive in!

Are you feeling overwhelmed, constantly on edge, and like anxiety is taking over your life? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m talking about how anxiety can make us feel stuck, and today, we’re diving into Emma’s story.

Emma, at 50, has always managed stress well, but recently, her anxiety has become unmanageable. It’s affecting her sleep, mood, and daily life. She’s heard that exercise can help, but even the thought of starting a new routine adds to her anxiety—sound familiar?

I’m going to walk Emma (and you!) through practical ways to ease anxiety and build healthy habits that won’t add more stress. Together, we’ll explore how to calm your mind, create routines that work, and stop feeling overwhelmed by trying to do it all at once.

We’ll cover:

• Why Anxiety Feels Overwhelming: And how it affects more than just your thoughts.

Grab a cup of tea and hit play—it’s time to break free from the grip of anxiety and start feeling strong and in control again!

In this episode, we’re addressing Rachel’s struggle with the relentless cycle of dieting.

At 43, Rachel has tried every diet from keto to intermittent fasting, only to find herself stuck in a loop of weight loss and gain, leaving her feeling like a failure. As a busy mum of two teenagers, balancing work and home life, Rachel feels overwhelmed by the constant pressure to follow restrictive diets and is yearning for a healthier, more sustainable approach to well-being.

I’ll be guiding Rachel through a process of self-discovery to uncover the reasons behind her dieting habits and what a truly healthy lifestyle means to her. 

We’ll discuss practical tips and key areas to focus on to break free from the diet mindset and embrace a more balanced, enjoyable way of living.

Join us as we explore:

• Understanding Dieting: Why Rachel has been caught in the cycle and how to shift away from it.

Click play and let’s dive in!

In this episode, I’m helping Siobhán with a personal struggle that many of us can relate to: body image. 

Siobhán has worked hard for years on accepting herself and has made impressive progress in her fitness journey. 

Despite this, she continues to feel disappointed with her appearance in photographs and mirrors, struggling with frequent body-checking and self-doubt.

I’ll be guiding Siobhán through understanding what body acceptance truly means and offering practical tips to overcome the inner critic that often holds us back. I’ll explore effective strategies to shift focus from appearance to overall well-being and progress.

Tune in as we dive into:

• The true meaning of body acceptance and its importance for a healthy mindset.

Join me as I work through these challenges and share insights that could help you on your own journey to self-love and acceptance.

Click play and let’s dive in!

Do you often feel exhaustion gets in the way of you becoming fit and healthy? 

Do you feel this holds you back from making any progress and finding a healthy routine?

Karen is 48 and feeling the challenges of menopause, balancing a busy job, raising an autistic teenager, and managing a thyroid issue. Though she wants to stay active and healthy, exhaustion and fear hold her back from starting. 

Join me in today’s podcast episode, where I’ll be helping Karen work through this.

Feeling overwhelmed and struggling to get out of bed in the morning? 

You’re not alone! 

Meet Claire, a 43-year-old full-time worker and mum of two, who’s facing the same challenges. Her mornings are chaotic and she’s caught in a cycle of stress, poor self-care, and feeling stuck.

In today’s episode, I dive into Claire’s story and explore practical steps to help her—and others like her—reclaim their mornings and start the day on a positive note. 

Tune in to find out how Claire can turn her mornings around and find the energy and joy she’s been missing. If you're struggling with your own morning routine, this episode is for you!

Do you find it tough to pick yourself back up after a setback or when a challenge comes your way? Do you often feel like you’re failing at something and just want to quit?

Michelle, a 41-year-old married Mum of two (her daughter is 10 and her son is 6), is scared to start her fitness and health journey because of intense feelings of failure from past experiences. 

She knows she needs to shift her mindset from being skinny to being healthy and to appreciate the changes she sees in her health, not just what the scale says. 

But that deep fear of failure is stopping her from even starting.

Michelle does the occasional workout at home and goes for walks, but she’s so far from where she wants to be that she’s finding it terrifying.

Join me in today’s podcast episode, where I’ll be helping Michelle work through this.

In today’s episode, I’m talking about the challenge of finding time to work out—something that kept me from reaching my goals for years. It's also a topic our Thriver Community has requested I cover on the podcast.

Do you have trouble making time for exercise? If so, this episode is for you!

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with you about late-night eating, something that held me back for years and a problem our Thriver Community has asked me to discuss on the podcast today.

Do you struggle with late-night eating? If yes, this one is for you!