In this episode of This Life of Ours, Coaches Emily and Heather explore why we sometimes resist the very goals we set for ourselves—and how that inner rebellion keeps us stuck. If you've ever felt frustrated by your lack of progress or found yourself procrastinating despite wanting change, you're not alone.

Through honest reflections and a few laugh-out-loud moments (yes, we’re talking about scale excuses and vintage Volkswagens), we unpack how rebellion shows up in everyday life—especially around weight loss, career changes, and personal growth. We dive into how perfectionism, fear, and discomfort can lead us to choose confusion over clarity, and stuckness over action.

Heather shares her experience with perfectionism and the fear of starting before things feel “ready.” Emily offers practical, compassionate steps for recognizing resistance and moving forward in a way that feels manageable and aligned with your true self.

Whether you’re working on your health, business, or mindset, this conversation will help you understand your inner resistance and start building new habits with clarity and confidence.

You know those moments when you realize you've been mentally somewhere else entirely? Maybe you're physically present at your kid's soccer game, but your mind is already planning tomorrow's meeting. Or you're having dinner with your partner, but you're replaying that conversation from last week that didn't go quite right. In this episode of This Life of Ours, we're getting real about something we all do but rarely talk about—those times when it feels easier to check out than to stay present in the messy, beautiful, sometimes overwhelming reality of right now. From family milestones to everyday moments, we share our own stories of catching ourselves zoning out and what it has cost us. We talk about the ways this habit can quietly steal our peace, delay our progress, and keep us from living fully. We talk about why our brains do this (spoiler: they're trying to help, but sometimes they get a little carried away), and we share some gentle, practical ways to come back to center when you notice yourself drifting. Nothing complicated—just real tools that have worked for us when life feels like it's moving too fast. Because the truth is, this life of ours is happening right now—and it's worth showing up for.

As summer approaches, so does the anxiety around body image, weight fluctuations, and the fear of weight regain. In this episode of This Life of Ours, Coach Emily and Coach Heather get real about what it means to face that fear—especially in a world that celebrates "before and after" pictures but rarely talks about what happens in between. We share personal stories, honest reflections, and mindset shifts that have helped us navigate everything from swimsuit season to body dysmorphia. You’ll hear how Coach Emily’s journey over the last 18 months has transformed her relationship with her body, and why Coach Heather believes the scale is not the full story. We explore how fear-based thinking can derail progress—and how you can shift toward self-trust, joy, and long-term well-being instead. Plus, we leave you with powerful journal prompts to help you reconnect with your body from a place of curiosity, not criticism. If you’ve ever worried about weight regain, this conversation is for you.

In this episode of This Life of Ours, Coach Heather and Coach Emily invite you to slow down and take a fresh look at the world around you. Kicking things off with stories from farm life—where animals can be some of the best teachers—they share how simply watching behavior (without jumping to fix or judge) can open up surprising insights. From the farm to the grocery store, we explore what it really means to observe others with curiosity and compassion. Why do we so often turn inward with criticism instead of outward with understanding? How does the pressure to be accepted keep us from seeing people, and ourselves, clearly? The coaches dig into these questions and offer practical encouragement for shifting your focus: off of self-doubt, and onto real connection. Plus, stick around for a simple but powerful practice you can try today to strengthen your observational muscle. Because when we learn to truly see others, life gets a whole lot more interesting.

In this deeply personal episode of This Life of Ours, we’re peeling back the layers on something that trips up so many of us—unspoken expectations, especially in the relationships that matter most. Coach Emily opens up about a recent experience on her family farm—a place filled with history, hard work, and a whole lot of emotion. As she shares a vulnerable story about working alongside her dad to grow the farm, we witness how quickly love and good intentions can get tangled up in frustration and misunderstanding when communication falls short. His advice, while coming from a place of care, landed hard and stirred up old patterns, hurt feelings, and a reminder of how much we all long to be seen and understood. We talk about the emotional weight of expectations—especially the ones we never say out loud. We reflect on the ways our childhood dynamics can still shape us, even as adults, and how navigating family relationships with grace sometimes means setting boundaries, speaking up, and doing the inner work to stay grounded in who we are now.

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Coach Emily and Coach Heather dive into the complexity of grief—how it shows up in expected and unexpected ways, and what happens when it gets… messy. From the emotional ripple effects to the often-overlooked grief of those supporting a griever, they hold space for both lived experience and practical insight. You'll hear stories of personal growth (and goats!), the tension between empathy and education, and what it means to truly support someone without losing yourself in the process. Whether you're grieving a loss or holding space for someone who is, this conversation is a reminder that there’s no “right” way to do it—just honest ones.

In this episode of This Life of Ours, Coach Heather and Coach Emily explore how to navigate the sting of judgment, both from others and ourselves. Emily shares life lessons from the farm, while Heather opens up about a vulnerable moment at her son’s performance. Together, they unpack people-pleasing, emotional triggers, and how to stay grounded in your truth.

Discomfort is the currency to your dreams, yet we tend to avoid it. We don't want to feel fear or vulnerability or judgement more than we have to. Coach Emily and Coach Heather talk about the importance of allowing for discomfort and how to shift your focus from happiness to humanness as you go after the life that you want.

Are you living the life you want to live? What gets in the way of you growing to your potential? Coach Emily and Coach Heather talk about decision making, belief, trust, and what we tell ourselves about our potential.  Why do some people seem to make the decisions and live the lives they want to for themselves, while others seem to stay stuck? Why do we sit back and think that life isn't obtainable for us, that it's only for other people? Do we let that happen or do we learn to trust ourselves.....

Coach Emily and Coach Heather talk about friendship, what we (as humans) think about friendship, what we think of our friendships, and how we maintain them. Friendship means a lot of different things, even to the people in the same relationship. Sometimes, we grow together, and sometimes, we grow apart. What do we make that all mean? There are different types of friendships; we even found a book categorizing them. It can help make sense of what you expect from people. So who are you getting in the water with?

Book referenced with Circles of Friendship: Modern Friendship by Anna Goldfarb