In this deeply personal and experimental episode, we invite you into a live coaching session where one host opens up about feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and disconnected from the present moment. Through a vulnerable and honest dialogue, the conversation explores themes of self-sabotage, the endless pursuit of healing, limiting beliefs formed in childhood, and the pressure to always be productive.
What unfolds is not just insight into the client’s inner world, but also reflections from the coach about the delicate balance between helping and holding space. Whether you’re into personal development, coaching, or simply need a reminder that growth is non-linear and full of grace, this episode offers rich reflections and gentle wisdom.
00:00 - Introduction: Trying a live coaching experiment
01:34 - Feeling stuck despite personal growth
03:36 - Daily overwhelm and lack of presence
05:15 - Noticing self-criticism and unmet expectations
07:55 - Struggling with constant distraction
10:24 - Core beliefs and the trap of self-development
13:10 - Self-sabotage and the fear of change
14:58 - Carl Rogers, paradox of change & honoring old beliefs
17:05 - Distraction as a survival mechanism
20:19 - Using NVC to explore unmet needs
22:57 - Making space for comfort without guilt
25:34 - The illusion of an endpoint in healing
28:50 - Facing the core wound and embracing uncertainty
30:52 - Changing your relationship with limiting beliefs
33:33 - Shadow work, integration, and reclaiming anger
36:51 - Growth as preparation for helping others
39:46 - Coaching without fixing: The power of presence
42:30 - Reflections from the coach’s side
44:41 - Letting the client lead the process
46:44 - Self-care time and the body’s wisdom
47:36 - Final reflections: Shifting perspective, not fixing
48:41 - Wrap-up: Lightness, openness, and future possibilities