Episode 283: Busy Is Not the Problem — Let’s Talk Choices
In this episode, I’m calling out one of the biggest patterns that keeps women stuck: saying “life got in the way.”
But you know what? — life is always busy. There’s always something pulling at your attention. But skipping your workouts, dropping your routine, or abandoning your healthy habits is still a choice — and one that leaves you feeling worse.
This isn’t about blame. It’s about taking back your power.
You’ll learn:
Why “life got in the way” is often a sign of deeper habits
How to stay consistent even when things feel chaotic
What to do when you're tempted to give up
This episode is your reminder that you can be fit and healthy even in a full, busy life — and that showing up because of the chaos (not in spite of it) is what changes everything.
Click play and let's dive in.
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Episode 282: 10 Brutal Reasons I Couldn’t Lose Weight
Have you ever wondered why, no matter how hard you try, the weight just won’t shift?
I know that feeling all too well. For years I was stuck in the same exhausting cycle of starting over every Monday, eating well for a while, then crashing back into stress, wine and sugar.
It wasn’t just about food or exercise.
There were hidden reasons I couldn’t lose the weight, and in this episode I’m sharing the 10 most brutal ones. These are the habits, thoughts and patterns that kept me overweight and stuck, and the shifts that finally set me free.
Tune in because you’ll discover three big takeaways: the surprising reasons I couldn’t lose weight no matter how hard I tried, how stress and overwhelm had far more power over my weight than I realised, and the exact shifts I made that changed everything.
Click play and let's dive in.
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Episode 152: 5 Lessons That I learned in 2023 that I will repeat in 2024
This year has been so incredible for me in terms of finally getting fit and healthy. I’m dying to share with you how I was able to make the changes, after having spent 20 years, unsuccessfully, trying to get healthy. I hope you get lots out of it.
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Jessica X
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Episode 281: Wine, Stress, Food, Busyness… Avoidance Nearly Broke Me
Are you pouring a glass of wine, reaching for food, or keeping yourself endlessly busy just to cope?
I know what that feels like, because I did it too. Wine to switch off, food for comfort, busyness to avoid slowing down. I thought I was protecting myself from stress — but in reality, I was avoiding the deeper pain underneath. And it nearly broke me.
Here are 3 reasons to tune in:
Discover the hidden ways avoidance might be showing up in your own life (without you even realising).
Learn the real cost of numbing with wine, food, or busyness — and why it keeps you stuck.
Hear what happened when I stopped running from stress and started facing it — and how you can do the same.
Avoidance feels easier in the short term, but it always comes at a high price. This episode will help you see what it might be costing you — and what’s possible when you choose a different way.
Click play and let’s dive in.
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Episode 280: Are You Choosing Inner Excellence—or Settling for Mediocrity?
Most people want change… but when the discomfort comes, they quit.
You can either choose the temporary discomfort of building new habits — or live with the long-term discomfort of an unfulfilled, unhealthy, stuck life.
In this episode, I’m asking you straight: are you choosing inner excellence, or are you settling for mediocrity?
We’ll talk about:
Why discomfort is the price of growth
The difference between the short-term pain of new habits and the lifelong pain of staying stuck
How to shift your mindset so you lean into the right kind of discomfort
If you’re serious about building consistency, fitness, and peace of mind — this episode will be the wake-up call you need.
Click play and let’s dive in.
Are you DONE feeling stuck, overwhelmed, unhealthy, going around in circles—but not sure where to start?
Whether it’s with stress, people-pleasing, overeating, alcohol, or unhealthy habits, you know it’s time for change——but figuring out how to take the next step toward taking back control feels overwhelming.
This podcast is for women over 40 who’ve reached that pivotal moment of saying, “I’m done.”
Each week, I’ll share stories, practical tips, and real conversations to inspire you and guide you toward a calmer, more balanced life that aligns with what you truly want.
Maybe you’re feeling trapped…ready to quit alcohol, stop overeating and let go of unhealthy habits that no longer serve you. If you’re ready to make the changes that you want in your life, this podcast will give you the tools and insights to take those next steps with confidence.
You’ll also hear from experts and guests who’ve been through their own transformations. They’ll share their insights and actionable advice so you can avoid the pitfalls they’ve encountered and conquered.
I’ll, of course, bring my own experience too - I’ve been through this journey myself. I know what it’s like to feel stuck, stressed out, unhealthy and unsure of how to move forward. Over the past 16 years, I’ve not only transformed my own life but also helped thousands of women over 40 navigate their “I’m done” moments and create healthy, fulfilling lives they love.
If you’re ready to move beyond “I’m done” and step into a life where you thrive, you’re in the right place.
Click play and let’s dive in.
Ireland