What if your next vacation wasn't about escaping your life, but changing how you see it?

In this episode, I unpack a major shift I had during a recent family trip to California, and the surprising difference between a trip that numbs you and one that helps you wake up.

✨ Why most vacations don't actually help you feel better

⚖️ How your brain uses predictability to keep you stuck

🚩 The power of a "perspective vacation" (and how to take one without breaking the bank)

🫠 What to reflect on when you're away to unlock clarity

This is for anyone feeling like they lost track of their spark.

Ever catch yourself being your own harshest critic?

That voice that picks apart every mistake, downplays every win, and keeps you stuck in a loop of self-doubt?

You’re not alone.

In this episode, I share the real, unfiltered story of how I learned to break up with my inner critic and why it’s one of the most powerful shifts I’ve ever made.

🔗 The subtle ways we become our own worst enemy

🧠 How this mindset blocks true growth

💥 Practical steps to build a healthier relationship with yourself

If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only thing standing in your way, this one’s for you.

🛑 Ever hit a wall in your work?

The kind that makes you question everything?

I have.

In this episode, I share:

👉 Why I almost walked away from coaching (and why I’m still here)

👉 The real reason you might feel disconnected from your work

👉 How to recognize when a passion is evolving and what to do about it

If you’ve ever questioned your path, this one’s for you.

Overthinking isn’t just annoying, it’s exhausting 🧠💭

In today’s episode, I share a very personal story about how chronic overthinking used to hijack my sleep, peace, and decision-making, and the one question my therapist taught me that finally helped me break the cycle.

Whether you find yourself spiraling at 3 a.m., replaying old conversations, or stuck in analysis paralysis around big life choices...this one’s for you.

Here’s what we cover:

✨ Why overthinking used to be helpful, and why it isn’t anymore

🛑 The difference between helpful reflection and self-sabotage

🧘🏽‍♂️ A grounding technique to get back in the present moment

⏳ A 3-step method to make decisions without getting stuck

You’re not broken. Your brain just learned a pattern. So let’s unlearn it together.

This week’s episode is a raw one.

I open up about the stress I’ve been feeling lately—the kind that comes from things going right. It’s easy to forget that good changes still require nervous system regulation, and sometimes, the things we wanted most can throw us the most off balance.

In this episode, I unpack:

🧠 Why success can feel overwhelming, not exciting

🔥 What “parts work” revealed about my internal stress cycle

🙏 The powerful role of gratitude in calming your nervous system

📓 Two tangible ways to practice gratitude when stress hits

If you’ve ever felt confused about why you’re struggling even when things are technically going well, this one’s for you.

Are you feeling stuck in a career or path you chose years ago, but no longer love?

This episode is your permission slip to let go.

I share my personal story of walking away from a lifelong dream and choosing something better aligned with who I really am, despite the guilt, doubt, and fear of judgment that came with it.

You’ll learn:

🔄 Why changing direction isn’t quitting

💭 How to tell the difference between discomfort and misalignment

🧠 The role of intuition in major life choices

⚖️ How to stop blaming your past self for doing their best If you've been holding onto a path that no longer feels right.

This episode will help you release it with clarity, courage, and compassion.

You always hear me talk about the life you deserve, but what actually keeps me balanced enough to live it?

This episode is a peek behind the curtain. I’m sharing the 5 personal habits I rely on to stay grounded, energized, and emotionally available in my roles as a coach, dad, and human.

You’ll learn:

⚡️ The small shift that helped me stay consistent with movement

🧠 Why therapy is a non-negotiable, even as a coach

❤️ How planning my evenings saved my mental health

👥 The power of prioritizing social connection, even as an ambivert

✈️ Why switching up your scenery can reset your entire perspective

No fluff. Just the real habits that help me walk the walk. Listen in and you might find your next favorite ritual.

If you’ve ever looked around at your life and wondered, How did I end up here? - then this episode is for you.

I’m breaking down the crucial difference between prescribed dreams and nurtured ones—and how understanding the difference can change everything about your future.

You’ll learn:

🎯 What it really means to be in love with the process (not just the outcome)

🧠 How your childhood and cultural upbringing may have chosen your career for you

⚡️ Why “success” won’t feel satisfying unless it’s aligned with your gifts

❤️‍🔥 How to reconnect with who you actually are, so you can make the right kind of change

This episode is your reminder to slow down, reflect, and ask the question no one ever taught you to ask: Who do I want to be?

You know what no one tells you about growth?

It feels like failure.

In this episode, Coach Ricky shares a powerful mindset shift that’ll change how you approach every new level in your career, relationships, and personal growth journey.

Whether you’re:

- Starting something new (a role, business, habit, relationship)

- Getting hit with feedback or self-doubt

- Feeling overwhelmed by success (yes, that happens too)

You’ll learn:

🔥 What “exposure moments” are—and why they’re necessary for growth

😣 Why discomfort doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong

🔁 How to reframe setbacks as progress

🧠 What to say to yourself when you feel like you’re not cut out for it

Growth isn’t linear. And it sure as hell isn’t always fun. But it’s worth it, and this episode will help you see why.

I wasn’t expecting it, but one of my Reels—about a woman named Olivia who couldn’t rest on weekends—blew up.

This episode is a personal one. I’m reflecting on that moment, how it connects to the mission behind this podcast, and why so many of you resonated with it.

You’ll hear:

✨ The story behind the viral reel

💭 Why rest and work-life balance matter so deeply to me

🧠 The values I use to build a meaningful life

❤️ What drives my coaching and what I want you to experience too

This episode is about more than a moment of virality—it's a reminder that you're not alone if you want more than the status quo.