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What keeps you up at night?

In this episode, I’m getting personal, and practical, about something that robs us of peace, confidence, and sleep: overthinking. If your brain feels like it’s stuck on a loop, this one's for you. I break down why we overthink, how it hijacks our logic, and walk you through 7 simple, science-backed tools to break the spiral and reclaim your peace.

You don’t need to use them all. Just start with one and feel the shift.

Why overthinking isn’t your fault, and how it starts

How caveman brain logic shows up in modern life

The sneaky link between anxiety, perfectionism, and overthinking

7 tools to shift from spiraling to grounded (yes, they’re easy)

Name It to Tame It – Label your thoughts, shrink the panic.

Shrink the Decision – Zoom into the tiniest next step.

Schedule Your Worry – Create a designated space for spirals.

What If, Then What? – Play the fear out ‘til it loses its power.

Move Your Body – Reset your nervous system, fast.

Change the Soundtrack – Rewire negative thought patterns.

Come Back to Your Senses – Ground yourself in the now.

What soundtrack have you been playing on repeat?

What’s one small action that could quiet your mind?

What would it feel like to pause instead of push?

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Discover how the $4.4 trillion wellness industry sells insecurity, exploits our need for self-care, and markets toxic health ideals. Learn how to see through wellness marketing hype and reclaim your own definition of wellbeing.

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Is the wellness industry really making us healthier, or just making us feel like we’re never enough?

In this episode, we take a critical look at toxic wellness culture and how it turns health, self-care, and wellbeing into moral performance. From overpriced pseudoscience to influencer marketing, we’ll explore how this industry profits from our insecurities while pretending to empower us.

You’ll learn why the wellness industry specifically targets women (and increasingly men), what toxic striving really is, and how to spot red flags in wellness marketing. I’ll also share simple, practical questions to help you think critically about wellness claims and make choices that truly support your health.

Because real wellness shouldn’t enslave you. It should serve you.

What We’ll Cover:
✅ The $4.4 trillion wellness industry's tactics and promises
✅ “Toxic striving” and perfectionism in self-care
✅ Gendered wellness marketing: why women are the prime targets
✅ Men’s wellness pressures and the manosphere’s influence
✅ The pseudoscience epidemic: detox teas, “natural” claims, influencer hype
✅ Red flags to spot in wellness marketing
✅ Practical critical-thinking questions to evaluate wellness claims
✅ How to reclaim your own definition of health and wellbeing

🧠 Featured Quotes & References:

📖 The Gospel of Wellness – Rina Raphael
“Wellness is the latest status symbol for the anxious, striving woman.”

📖 The Wellness Syndrome – Carl Cederström & André Spicer
“The pursuit of wellness demands not only a healthy body but also a productive, positive mind.”

📖 Paula Freedman on toxic striving
“An obsessive blend of workaholism, diet culture, beauty standards, and people-pleasing masquerading as self-improvement.”

📖 Mind the Science – Jonathan Stea
Practical questions to spot pseudoscience and hype.

✨ Key Takeaway:
Real wellness isn’t about perfection or hustle. It’s about feeling good in your own skin, rejecting unrealistic standards, and defining health on your own terms.

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Hey! I'm Noemie, former Queen of Bad Habits and corporate go-getter turned Certified Health Coach and podcaster. Every week, I help 100+ burnt-out high achievers ditch unwanted habits and design a life they're obsessed with. Actionable, easy, BS-free, and science-based. Let's gooooo!

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🔗 Further Reading / Resources:

The Gospel of Wellness by Rina Raphael

The Wellness Syndrome by Carl Cederström & André Spicer

Jonathan Stea’s Mind the Science Substack & articles

Paula Freedman’s resources on toxic striving

Summer is here – messy, glorious, and the perfect time to check in with yourself.

This week, I’m mixing it up. This isn’t just an episode to listen to – it’s a mini coaching session you’ll do with me.

We’re at the halfway point of 2025. Maybe your routines are all over the place, you’re travelling more, staying up late, or just feeling that mid-year fatigue. And maybe those shiny January goals? A bit dusty by now.

But here’s the good news: you have six whole months left to make this year feel right for you.

In this episode, we’ll:
✅ Do an honest, no-BS mid-year check-in
✅ Clarify the 3 words that will be your North Star for the summer
✅ Choose one tiny thing to focus on – because this isn’t January, it’s “try one small thing” season
✅ Write yourself a permission slip to let go of guilt and choose what really matters

It’s reflective, practical, and built for real life. No toxic productivity here – just honest self-coaching in your own time.

💡 Listen wherever you are: on a walk, curled up with a drink, or just taking 12 minutes for you.

You don’t need a retreat in Bali or a perfect morning routine to feel calm and present. In this episode, I  share a no-nonsense approach to mindfulness for busy, real life. Learn how to ditch the wellness perfectionism and bring tiny, sustainable micro-moments of calm into your day. 

3 Key Takeaways:
✅ Mindfulness isn’t about emptying your mind or doing it perfectly. It’s noticing what’s happening right now, on purpose.
✅ You can practise mindfulness in micro-moments – like commuting, eating, or taking three deep breaths between meetings.
✅ Consistency beats intensity. Tiny daily habits build a calmer, more intentional life without needing to overhaul your schedule.

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Or subscribe to my weekly newsletter at www.unwritten.coach to receive weekly tips, guides, sheet cheats and coaching tools to master your habits and design a life that feels as good as it looks! 

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In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story that still hits hard. The morning after a huge work celebration, I woke up feeling totally empty. No energy. No spark. Just this heavy stillness. At the time, I didn’t know what it was. Now I do. It was burnout.

If you’re feeling wiped out, disconnected, or like you’re powering through life on fumes, this episode is for you.

You feel drained no matter how much you rest

You’re saying yes to everything but still feel like it’s not enough

You’re wondering what happened to the spark you used to have

Burnout isn’t a weakness. It’s a sign your body and mind need proper recovery, not just more productivity hacks.

The three key signs of burnout, backed by research

The real difference between stress and stressors

Why bubble baths and holidays don’t fix chronic burnout

The stress cycle and why completing it matters

Three types of burnout and how to recover from each one

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle – Emily & Amelia Nagoski
The essential read. Explains how stress builds up in the body, what the stress cycle is, and how women can complete it. Full of science, sisterly wisdom, and real-life tools.

Feel-Good Productivity – Ali Abdaal
A fresh, fun take on how to get things done without burning out. Great for listeners who still want to achieve things but need a new way forward.

Send it to someone else who might be running on empty.
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Your support helps the podcast reach more people who need it.

 Tired but wired? Struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up feeling remotely human? You’re not alone — and no, lavender oil isn’t enough. In this episode, we’re ditching the wellness fluff and getting to the root of why your sleep is broken — and exactly how to fix it.

We’re talking sleep pressure, circadian rhythms, caffeine cut-offs, perimenopause, nighttime anxiety, and why you need to stop clock-watching at 2am. Plus: my favourite real-world strategies for building a sleep routine that actually works (even if you’re running on coffee and chaos right now).

💥 What You'll Learn:

🛠️ Sleep Tools We Cover:

The 4 sleep disruptors (and how to identify yours)

The power of morning sunlight, movement, and consistent wake-up times

What to do instead of scrolling at 11pm

How to build a realistic wind-down routine (even if you're busy or burnt out)

Why your mindset about sleep matters just as much as your habits

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Struggling to stay consistent with your healthy habits?
Feeling like you just need more willpower or motivation?
This episode will flip that idea on its head.

In Tiny Habits, Big Results, I break down the real reason most habits don’t stick — and it’s not what you think. It’s not discipline. It’s not lack of motivation. It’s design.

You'll learn:

Why motivation is unreliable (and what to focus on instead)

The 3 essential ingredients of any behaviour (based on BJ Fogg’s Behaviour Model)

The power of designing habits that work even on your worst day

Why celebrating your tiny wins actually rewires your brain

How to apply the ABC Formula to build habits that stick — for real

If you’ve ever fallen off track and blamed yourself, this episode will help you reframe everything — and start building habits that feel doable, sustainable, and actually fun to stick with.

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📸 Tag & share your tiny wins:
Screenshot this episode and tag @unwritten.coach on Instagram – I’d love to celebrate with you!

Let’s stop relying on motivation and start designing habits that actually work.

Have you ever got a thumbs-up emoji reply and instantly thought, 'Ugh, they must be mad at me'? Or missed one workout and started telling yourself, 'I'll never stick to anything'? If, like me, you have, then this episode is for you!

Today, we’re calling out those sneaky cognitive distortions that can hold you back—and giving you the tools to rewrite your inner monologue.

1️⃣ You are not your thoughts—you’re the thinker, and you get to choose what deserves your attention.

2️⃣ Most negative thought patterns are habits, not truths. With awareness and practice, you can change them.

3️⃣ Self-compassion is a game changer. Treat yourself with the same kindness you’d offer a friend.

Pick one thought you keep believing about yourself (even if you know it’s not true). This week, use the tools from the episode to question and reframe it. You’re stronger than your thoughts!

You've got this :)

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Let’s Connect! If this episode resonated with you, share it on Instagram and tag me @UnwrittenCoach. I love hearing what clicks for you!

And remember: If these thought patterns feel overwhelming, it’s okay to reach out for extra support. Therapy can help you get to the root and start fresh.

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Ever felt like you’re failing at life just because your morning didn’t start with a 5am ice bath and a green smoothie?

Yeah, same.

Some days you’re in the flow. Other days you’re eating cereal for dinner in yesterday’s gym kit, wondering what day it is. And both are normal. But in the age of hustle-glam wellness culture, it’s easy to forget that.

This episode is your reminder that wellbeing isn’t supposed to feel like punishment. It’s not about being ‘disciplined enough’ or checking off 20 boxes before 9am. If you’ve been trying to change your habits through guilt, grind, or sheer force—this one’s for you.

We’re diving deep into the real reason most of us struggle to build healthy habits that last—and spoiler: it’s not because you’re lazy or lack willpower. I break down why the “no excuses” approach is actually making things harder, not better, and how science (and a whole lot of self-compassion) can help you create change that sticks.

I share personal stories (including a very glam cereal-for-dinner moment), lessons from Shahroo Izadi’s The Kindness Method, and three research-backed strategies to help you get out of the all-or-nothing mindset and back into something sustainable, kind, and real. Because the truth is: you cannot hate yourself into better habits.

💡 You’re not lazy, you’re just tired
And you’re living in a world that glamorises grind. It’s time to ditch the shame and redefine what real wellbeing looks like.

🧠 Stress blocks growth, safety unlocks it
When you pressure yourself to change, your brain panics. When you offer compassion, it learns. This isn’t fluff—it’s neuroscience.

🗣 Name it with kindness
Instead of spiralling into shame, pause and acknowledge what you’re feeling. It’s a simple, powerful nervous system reset.

🔍 Reframe the ‘why’ behind your habits
Every habit you have is trying to meet a need. Find the need, meet it differently, and change gets a whole lot easier.

🧩 Start ridiculously small
You don’t need a 90-minute routine. One mindful breath counts. One glass of water counts. Tiny is powerful—especially when you’re tired.

You don’t need to be perfect to make progress. You don’t need to be “built different” to feel better. What you do need? A bit more compassion, a lot less pressure, and a toolkit that actually fits your life. Start small. Stay kind. You’ve got this.

The Kindness Method by Shahroo Izadi

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Why is it so hard to start the things that actually matter to us?

So, here’s what should’ve happened: I had the whole afternoon blocked off, my shiny new mic plugged in, and my notes ready to go. The plan? Record this very first episode.

The reality? Three hours later and I’d deep-cleaned my drawers, replied to month-old emails, and fertilised every damn houseplant in the flat.

Sound familiar?

Yep, this episode kicks off with a confession: procrastination very nearly stopped me from launching this podcast at all. So what better way to start than by talking about the thing that almost killed it?

This isn’t another "just be more disciplined" lecture. In this episode, I’m unpacking what’s really going on when we procrastinate—and it’s not about being lazy.

We’ll dig into the emotional and biological roots of procrastination (spoiler: your amygdala is throwing a tantrum), why your brain thinks launching a podcast is basically mortal danger, and how perfectionism, fear of judgment, and inner critic narratives keep us stuck.

I’ll walk you through five science-backed, self-kindness-fuelled strategies to help you stop spiralling and start showing up. So whether you’re avoiding a big work project, a passion you’ve put on hold, or even just your inbox—you’ll leave this episode with clarity, compassion, and momentum.

🧠 Procrastination isn’t a time problem.
It’s your brain trying to protect you from emotional discomfort—like fear of failure, criticism, or not being good enough.

🗣 Name it to tame it.
Labelling your feelings switches your brain from panic mode to problem-solving mode. Saying “I’m scared it won’t be good enough” is more helpful than “I’m lazy.”

🧾 Rewrite the story.
Old identity labels like “I’m not consistent” can quietly sabotage you. Challenge them. You’re allowed to update your story.

✨ Confidence comes after action.
You don’t need to feel ready—you just need to begin. Confidence is something you build, not something you wait for.

👀 The spotlight effect is lying.
People aren’t watching or judging you as closely as you think. They’re too busy worrying about their own stuff.

🎭 Embody the version of you you’re becoming.
Ask: “What would the confident, consistent version of me do here?” Then do that. Repetition creates identity.

You’re not undisciplined or somehow lacking 'grit'. You’re just human—and your brain is doing its best to keep you safe. But safe doesn’t mean fulfilled. You get to choose differently now. One small action at a time.

📝 Journaling for Procrastination – Free journaling guide to help you coach yourself through resistance and finally start the thing. 

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