I’m Done! Now What?

In today’s episode, Trisha and I answer two listener questions.
The first is about food, fear and body trust after a lifetime of dieting — wondering what your body’s “comfortable weight” actually is, and whether starting to eat three proper meals a day will lead to weight gain after years of restriction, skipped meals and constantly trying to stay at a certain weight.
The second question is about trying to stay mentally strong while carrying a lot emotionally. Balancing work, family illness, grief, caregiving and daily life — while also trying to look after yourself through it all. We talk about the emotional load many women carry, and the reality that life can feel very heavy at times.
As always, Trisha McHale brings her grounded psychotherapist perspective — helping unpack what’s happening beneath these patterns and how to move from reacting to responding.

Click play and let’s dive in.

To apply for membership to Jessica’s coaching program, Thrive Academy, go to www.jessicacooke.ie/apply

To contact Trisha for more information on Therapy and Counselling services:
[email protected]
091 725 750

About Trisha McHale:
Trisha is a Psychotherapist and Director of Mind & Body Works Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, based in Galway, with centres in Galway and Dublin. Their team of over 50 Psychotherapists and Psychologists work with adults, couples, adolescents, and children, offering therapies including CBT, EMDR, and Art Therapy. They also run a low-cost counselling service.

If you feel like you’re doing your best… but still not seeing the results you want, this ones for you.

Every Monday inside Thrive Academy, I read through check-ins from women just like you — and no matter the  background, or starting point, the same three patterns come up again and again.

I’ve been coaching women since 2007, and it’s incredible how consistent these barriers are. They’re not obvious. They’re not talked about enough. But they quietly get in the way of progress, consistency, and results.

In this episode, I break down the three most common things I see that stop women from becoming fit, strong, and healthy — even when they’re trying.

Once you see them, you can start to change them.

This episode will help you understand what’s really going on, why you might feel stuck, and what to focus on instead so you can move forward with more clarity and confidence.

Click play and let’s dive in.

In today’s episode, Trisha and I answer two listener questions.
The first is about self-sabotage — feeling stuck in patterns around eating, exercise, perfectionism and OCD, despite knowing what to do. That cycle of one step forward, three steps back, and feeling exhausted by it.
The second question is about consistency and boundaries — knowing what works for your body and routine, but struggling to stick to it when it impacts your social life, sleep and energy.
As always, Trisha McHale brings her grounded psychotherapist perspective — helping unpack what’s happening beneath these patterns and how to move forward.
Click play and let’s dive in.

I’ve been here for years.

Putting in the work and seeing no results. Putting in the work and seeing no results. 

In today’s episode, I break down the mistakes I used to make — and the ones I still see all the time.

Fix these and you’ll start seeing real results, no matter what your age.

Click play and let’s dive in.

In today’s episode, Trisha and I answer three questions.

The first is about a newer therapy called TMS (often referred to as Exomind) and whether something like this could help with food cravings — especially that feeling of being completely out of control at night. After trying all the usual strategies, this question really gets into whether it’s a deeper brain-based issue, and if something like this could “reset” things… or if it’s just an expensive quick fix.

The second question is about bulky calves — walking daily, staying active, doing strength training… and still feeling like your calves look bigger than you’d like.

The third question is about anxiety — and why it shows up even around things you enjoy. That feeling of self-consciousness, overthinking what you’re wearing, avoiding attention, and even holding back from wearing clothes you like. We unpack why this happens and how to start changing your relationship with it.

As always, Trisha McHale brings her grounded psychotherapist perspective — helping unpack what’s happening beneath these patterns and how to move from reacting to responding.

Click play and let’s dive in.

To apply for membership to Jessica’s Thrive Academy go to
www.jessicacooke.ie/apply

To contact Trisha for more information on Therapy and Counselling services:
[email protected]
091 725 750

About Trisha McHale:
Trisha is a Psychotherapist and Director of Mind & Body Works Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, based in Galway, with centres in Galway and Dublin. Their team of over 50 Psychotherapists and Psychologists work with adults, couples, adolescents, and children, offering therapies including CBT, EMDR, and Art Therapy. They also run a low-cost counselling service.