If you've ever wondered whether you're setting a healthy boundary... or just giving in because you're exhausted, this episode is for you.

Nathan Graham, author of Why Won't He Just Log Off?, joins me for a conversation that starts with video games but quickly becomes something much bigger.

We explore why excessive gaming is often a symptom rather than the problem itself, how parents accidentally slip into people pleasing with their children, and why keeping the peace isn't always the same as building connection.

This isn't an episode about banning screens or blaming parents. It's about understanding what's really going on underneath the behaviour, holding boundaries without guilt, and remembering that being a good parent doesn't mean keeping your child happy every minute of the day.

In this episode we discuss:

• Parenting and people pleasing

• Healthy boundaries with children

• Screen time and video game addiction

• The emotional needs gaming can fulfil

• Why punishment often backfires

• Connection versus control

• How guilt influences parenting decisions

• Why understanding behaviour matters

• The difference between hearing and listening

• Helping kids build healthy habits around technology

• What adults can learn from the way children use screens

• Why the game is often the symptom, not the problem

Whether you're raising gamers, teenagers, or simply trying to stop carrying everyone else's emotions, this conversation offers practical insights that reach far beyond screen time.

Find out more about Nathan here: https://syntheticecho.ca/

Grab a copy of Nathan's book here: https://syntheticecho.ca/why-wont-he-log-off

Find out more about Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/

Want to be a guest on The Nope Coach? Send Suzanne Culberg a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thenopecoach

If you've ever felt responsible for everyone else's happiness, struggled to set boundaries, or found yourself saying yes when you really meant no, this conversation is for you.

Paula Mathias, author of The Yes Test Method, joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about people pleasing, overcommitment, burnout, confidence, and why being the dependable one can come at a cost.

We explore how women are conditioned to prioritise everyone else's comfort, why rejection isn't personal, and how learning to speak up can change everything.

In this episode we talk about:

• People pleasing and burnout in women • Why saying no feels so uncomfortable • The conditioning behind "good girl" behaviour • Boundaries without guilt • Speaking up and advocating for yourself • Why resentment builds when we avoid discomfort • Overthinking and worst-case scenarios • The fear of rejection and how to stop taking it personally • Why women often underestimate themselves • How to stop saying yes to everything

Find out more about Paula here: https://paulamathias.com/

Find out more about Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/

Want to be a guest on The Nope Coach? Send Suzanne Culberg a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thenopecoach

Does online therapy actually work? Or is it just a pandemic hangover? Therapist Stephanie McAllister joins me to talk about virtual counselling, finding the right fit, crying on camera, car sessions, and why ChatGPT isn't a substitute for human support.

In this episode we talk about:

• Online therapy vs in-person counselling • Whether virtual counselling actually works • Doing therapy from your car (yes, really) • Why finding the right therapist matters • One bad experience doesn't mean therapy isn't for you • Small-town privacy and avoiding awkward supermarket encounters • Why tears aren't something to apologise for • The pros and cons of online counselling • Why ChatGPT isn't your therapist • Accessing specialist support from anywhere

Find out more about Stephanie here: https://virtualconnect.ca/

Find out more about Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/

Want to be a guest on The Nope Coach? Send Suzanne Culberg a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thenopecoach

After more than 500 episodes of the Nope Coach Podcast, I found myself reflecting on how much has changed, not just in my business, but in the kinds of conversations I want to have.

In this episode I talk about:

• why public spaces can make deeper conversations harder
• the difference between reach and resonance
• the pressure to keep creating for consistency's sake
• craving smaller, more honest spaces online
• why I created the Done Diaries inside The Done Era
• letting things evolve instead of forcing them to stay the same forever

This isn't a dramatic goodbye episode.

It's more of an honest conversation about creativity, visibility, business, vulnerability, and what happens when you realise you don't want to keep creating the same way just because you always have.

If you've been listening and thinking, "I wish there was somewhere for deeper conversations like this," that's honestly what we've been building inside The Done Era.

The Done Diaries are private podcast-style episodes where I share the deeper, messier, more human conversations that don't always fit neatly into public content.

You can learn more here: https://www.skool.com/the-done-era-9863/about

A few years ago, someone dared me to start doing intuitive readings. I thought it was ridiculous. Somehow, it turned into its own body of work.

In this episode I discuss: • How I accidentally started I Know Things • Going from medical school to oracle cards • Why I'm deeply skeptical of performative spirituality • Intuition vs anxiety vs pattern recognition • The weird experience of knowing things before you can explain them • Why I finally created a dedicated I Know Things community

Want to join I Know Things? https://www.skool.com/i-know-things-2177/about

Thinking about hiring a coach?

Listen to this first.

Not all coaching is safe, and the red flags don't always look like red flags. In this episode, I break down what to watch for so you don't abandon yourself in the process.

Find out more about Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/

Want to be a guest on The Nope Coach? Send Suzanne Culberg a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thenopecoach

In this episode I'm joined by Eve Hall and we talk about where people pleasing actually starts and how early messages shape your ability to say no later in life.

We cover:

• how being taught to "be nice" can override your natural boundaries
• why forcing kids to hug/kiss people isn't as harmless as it seems
• mixed messages around body autonomy and consent
• how this shows up in adult relationships and communication
• why saying no can feel so uncomfortable… especially in intimate situations
• the link between silence, avoidance, and disconnection

Find out more about Eve here: https://pleaseme.online/ Find out more about Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/

Want to be a guest on The Nope Coach? Send Suzanne Culberg a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thenopecoach

Most people don't have a knowledge problem. They have a follow-through problem.

In this episode, I'm calling out the ways we avoid doing what we already know…overthinking, over-planning, and hiding in "learning mode."

If you've been circling something for weeks, this is your nudge.

Pick one thing. Decide what done looks like. Then do it.

Messy counts. Showing up counts.

I've created Do The Thing A simple co-working space where you actually follow through.

Twice a week: Say what you're doing Mute Do it Report back

Join here: https://www.skool.com/do-the-thing-8052/about

Join The Done Era: https://www.skool.com/the-done-era/about If this resonated, don't just listen. Come inside and be part of the conversation.

What if the beliefs shaping your life… aren't actually yours?

In this episode I'm joined by writer and decision-making coach Stephanie Polo, and we dive straight into one of the most unexpected stories I've ever heard: the time she showered naked with 50 strangers in the woods… and how that moment completely changed the way she saw her body and belonging.

From there the conversation opens up into something much bigger.

We talk about the cultural narratives many of us inherit without questioning them. Stories about success, about bodies, about parenting, about careers, about what we're "supposed" to want.

Because once you start noticing those stories, you realise something important.

You don't actually have to keep living them.

This conversation explores how to interrogate those inherited narratives, reconnect with your own values, and make decisions that actually align with the life you want to live.

• How diet culture shapes our beliefs about ourselves from a young age

• The difference between fitting in and belonging

• Why women are often conditioned to ignore their body's signals

• The powerful distinction between hurt vs harm

• How boundaries can hurt people's feelings without harming them

• Why over-functioning and "helping" can quietly become enabling

• The sunk cost trap (and why staying miserable isn't the solution)

• Why so many women struggle to say the words: "I want…"

Find out more about Stephanie here: https://www.speirolo.com/ Find out more about Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/

I'm joined by returning guest Deanna Seymour to talk about what it's actually like to run a membership.

We're not talking about finding your niche or writing the perfect sales page. We're talking about what happens after you launch. The platform decisions. The pricing traps. The emotional rollercoaster. The churn. The awkward community moments. The burnout risk.

Because memberships are not passive income, they're living, breathing ecosystems.

We cover:

• Platform mistakes to avoid, especially when you're just starting.

• Why low-ticket pricing isn't automatically easier to sell.

• The emotional reality of people joining and leaving.

• Balancing running the community with actually growing it.

• Why doing more inside the membership can backfire.

• How to stop taking churn personally.

• Experimenting without burning yourself out.

We both share lessons learned the hard way, including over-delivering, over-building, over-expecting, and underestimating the emotional load of community leadership.

If you're thinking about starting a membership, already running one, or quietly wondering why yours feels heavier than you expected, this conversation will land.

You're not failing. It's just more nuanced than the internet makes it look.

Thinking about starting your own Skool community? Create your own Skool here (affiliate link).

Curious about The Done Era? Join with a 7-day free trial here.

Want to check out Deanna's Playhouse? Explore the Playhouse here.