I’m Done! Now What?

In this episode, Trisha and I answer two listener questions about overthinking, self-doubt and taking a break from your usual routine.

The first listener asks about those middle-of-the-night overthinking spirals, when your mind starts questioning everything you've done and telling you that you're not doing enough or you're not good enough.

The second listener is heading off on a much-needed two-week holiday but is worried that taking a break from workouts and her usual routine will mean losing all the progress she's made.

We explore these questions and look at the thoughts and fears that can make it difficult to switch off, step away from our routines.

As always, Trisha McHale brings her psychotherapist's perspective to the conversation, helping us look at these challenges with more understanding and compassion.

If you struggle with overthinking, self-doubt or feeling like you have to stay on track all the time, this episode is for you.

Click play and let's dive in.

To apply for membership to Thrive Academy, Jessica’s coaching program, go to www.jessicacooke.ie/thrive
To contact Trisha McHale for more information on Therapy and Counselling services:
galway@mindandbodyworks.com 
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.

In this episode, I answer a listener's question about what it was really like when I gave up alcohol.

I chat about the adjustment period, whether people treated me differently, and what it was like explaining to others that I had decided not to drink anymore.

I also share some of the biggest benefits I’ve experienced in my life since giving up alcohol, and how my relationship with socialising, meals and going out has changed.

Sometimes it can feel like alcohol is just expected. A glass of wine with dinner, drinks with friends, a night out — it can become such a normal part of life that you don’t even stop to question whether you actually want it.

So what happens when you decide to step away from that?

I share my own experience, what I found difficult, what surprised me, and what life looks like now.

If you’ve ever questioned your relationship with alcohol, felt like drinking is simply a habit or expectation when you’re around other people, or wondered what life could look like without it, this episode is for you.

Click play and let’s dive in.

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

In this episode, Trisha and I answer a listener's question about emotional eating and why we sometimes turn to food for comfort.

She shares how, when she’s feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or upset, food can sometimes become a way of coping. She also asks about the connection between emotional regulation, autism, and emotional eating.

We explore this topic and chat about some of the reasons we might reach for food when emotions feel difficult, and the importance of understanding ourselves with more kindness and compassion.

As always, Trisha McHale brings her psychotherapist's perspective to the conversation, helping us look beneath the surface of the challenges we face.

If you've ever found yourself turning to food when life feels overwhelming, or wondered why emotional eating can feel so hard to break, this episode is for you.

Click play and let's dive in.

To apply for membership to Thrive Academy, Jessica’s coaching program, go to www.jessicacooke.ie/thrive
To contact Trisha McHale for more information on Therapy and Counselling services:
galway@mindandbodyworks.com
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.

Just me this week for a solo episode.

I'm chatting about my goals for the rest of 2026, the struggle of getting back into routine after time away, and what I'm doing to cope with feelings of loneliness.

Click play and let's dive in. 

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

In this episode, Trisha and I answer two thoughtful listener questions that so many women will relate to.

The first is about perfectionism and the pressure to get everything right. If you've ever felt like giving up because you couldn't do something perfectly, you're not alone. We explore why this mindset can keep us stuck and how we can begin to be kinder to ourselves.

The second question looks at the balance between self-discipline and self-compassion. How do we know when to push ourselves and when it's ok to rest? It can be difficult to tell the difference, especially when guilt gets involved.

As always, Trisha McHale brings her psychotherapist's perspective to the conversation, helping us look beneath the surface of these common struggles.

If you've ever wrestled with perfectionism, questioned whether you're being too hard on yourself, or wondered how to find the balance between discipline and compassion, this episode is for you.

Click play and let's dive in.
To apply for membership to Thrive Academy, Jessica’s coaching program, go to www.jessicacooke.ie/thrive
To contact Trisha McHale for more information on Therapy and Counselling services:
galway@mindandbodyworks.com
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.