Be Your Own Life Coach Podcast

BYOLC S2 E6What if abundance isn’t something you chase—but something you tune into?As we close out 2025 and step into a new year filled with goals, desires, and intentions, this episode dives deep into what abundance really is. Yes, money matters—but abundance is far bigger than finances. It’s a frequency, a mindset, and a way of relating to life that opens the door to emotional fulfillment, loving relationships, creativity, time freedom, health, spiritual connection, and aligned opportunities.In this episode, we explore:The true meaning of abundance beyond moneyEmotional, energetic, relational, creative, spiritual, and financial abundanceScarcity vs. abundance mindset—and how your thoughts shape your realityDr. David R. Hawkins’ Map of Consciousness and emotional frequencyHow gratitude, joy, and love raise your vibration and attract abundanceThe science behind heart-brain coherence (HeartMath Institute)Dr. Joe Dispenza’s teachings on elevated emotions and creating successWhy abundance is about allowing, receiving, and trusting divine timingYou’ll also be guided through a Coach Yourself journaling practice, powerful affirmations, and a visualization to help you feel abundance in your body, release scarcity beliefs, and open yourself to receiving more—without guilt or force.Abundance begets abundance.Life is happening for you, not to you.And when you shift your frequency, everything begins to align.🎧 Tune in and remember: you are already more abundant than you realize.

BYOLC S2 E5 Self Awareness, Are you Born with it? Can you lose it? and if so can you get it back?In this episode of Be Your Own Life Coach, Bretagne and Anike take you deep into the heart of self-awareness — what it is, why it fades, and how to rebuild it with intention. If you’ve ever found yourself snapping without knowing why, repeating the same patterns, shutting down in conflict, or feeling disconnected from your emotions, this conversation will feel like a mirror.We break down the two essential types of self-awareness — internal (your thoughts, emotions, triggers, patterns) and external (how others experience you). Together, we explore how autopilot, burnout, childhood conditioning, and survival mode quietly pull you away from yourself.You’ll learn:How lack of self-awareness shows up in everyday lifeHow to recognize emotional triggers before they take overHow your body signals the truth before your mind doesWhy certain patterns repeat — and how to interrupt themHow to shift from reacting to respondingSimple micro-practices for daily clarityA guided self-coaching check-in to reconnect with yourselfThis episode is your reminder that self-awareness isn’t about perfection — it’s about curiosity. The moment you notice your patterns, you reclaim your power to change them.

Be Your Own Life Coach Podcast with Bretagne Stowe & Anike WilderBreaking the Cycle — Finding the Motivation to Quit a Bad HabitStruggling to quit a bad habit you keep falling back into? In this episode, Bretagne Stowe and Anike Wilder break down why we repeat behaviors that drain our energy, clarity, and confidence — and how to finally change them.With the New Year approaching, resolutions are top of mind. But real transformation starts with understanding the need behind the habit. Whether it’s social media, overeating, smoking or drinking, lying, sitting too long, avoiding a sleep routine, or breaking promises to yourself, every habit is meeting a deeper need: comfort, control, escape, connection, or safety.You’ll learn:The hidden “reward” your habit gives youWhat the habit protects you fromWhy you can’t change a behavior you’re still defendingHow to uncover the emotional need beneath the patternPlus simple, doable replacements:Scrolling → stretchingSecond plate → brush your teethLying → listenSitting too long → change locationNo sleep routine → 3-minute ritualBreaking promises → micro-promisesWe also dive into habit stacking, micro-changes, and a quick self-coaching framework to help you identify triggers, rebuild self-trust, and take actionable steps toward a better habit system.7-Day Challenge: Replace your habit with one small action and track your energy.Because quitting isn’t just stopping — it’s starting something better.

BYOLC S2 E3In this episode, we explore the true power of gratitude—not just as a daily habit, but as a spiritual, emotional, and neurological force that shapes your mindset, your relationships, and the reality you create.We break down how gratitude literally shifts the brain: boosting dopamine and serotonin, increasing neuroplasticity, and helping you form new empowering patterns. You'll learn why gratitude is one of the most effective tools for reducing anxiety, improving sleep, building emotional resilience, and cultivating the mindset of abundance.We also dive into the spiritual side of gratitude—how it aligns with the law of attraction, why gratitude amplifies your energetic frequency, and how ancient prayer traditions from Christianity to Buddhism begin with “thank you.” You’ll hear stories, guiding questions, and a powerful reminder: you attract what you emotionally align with.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How gratitude rewires the brain for positivity, motivation, and growthWhy gratitude increases neuroplasticity and supports emotional regulationThe link between gratitude, the law of attraction, and manifesting abundanceEmbodied gratitude: how to “feel the future now”The role of discipline and daily gratitude practices in shaping your realityHow gratitude deepens relationships, strengthens self-trust, and fosters presenceWhy “thank you before you ask” is a spiritual technologyPractical self-coaching tools to bring gratitude into your daily lifeYou’ll also explore reflective questions to help you integrate what you learn—questions that bring you back into your heart, your body, and the truth of what’s already working in your life.This episode is for you if you want to:Develop a powerful mindset rooted in abundanceReduce stress, fear, and emotional overwhelmStrengthen your spiritual practiceHeal relationships and deepen connectionManifest with more clarity and confidenceBuild resilience during difficult seasonsCreate intentional habits that elevate your daily lifeWe close with a reminder from Melody Beattie:“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.”Gratitude isn’t just a feeling—it’s a transformational force. Let’s tap into it together.

BYOLC S2 E2What if your deepest fear of being "too much" or "not enough" is actually your greatest strength? In this powerful episode, we explore how vulnerability—far from being a flaw—is a gateway to transformation, authentic connection, and true courage. Inspired by Brene Brown’s insights and grounded in personal storytelling, this episode invites you to rethink what it means to be strong.Walk the metaphorical tightrope between who you are and who you’re becoming, and discover how vulnerability can be your bridge to authenticity. Plus, get guided reflection questions, a visualization exercise to help remove your emotional armor, and one simple truth to share today.Topics include:The myths and truths about vulnerabilityHow vulnerability and authenticity work togetherQuestions to coach yourself into courageous self-expressionListen in and step into your power—one honest moment at a time.