In this episode of the Changeology podcast, I’m walking you through one of the most persistent—and insidious—roadblocks I see in my work with women navigating big life or career changes: the SHOULDs. These aren’t just annoying expectations or to-do list items. They’re internalized stories that dictate how we think, behave, and make decisions—without our conscious consent. In this solo episode, I unpack what Shoulds really are, where they come from, and why they hold so much power over us. I also...
Jul 14, 2025•19 min
In this episode of Pocket Change —the bite-sized series of the Changeology podcast—I tackle one of the most insidious forms of resistance to personal growth: the naysayer. You know the type. You're fired up about a new job opportunity, a creative leap, or a major life change... and someone close to you responds with doubt, concern, or thinly veiled criticism. Even if it's well-meaning, it stings…and it can completely derail your momentum. This solo episode unpacks why people naysay (yep, we’re m...
Jul 07, 2025•10 min
In this episode of the Changeology podcast, I’m joined by therapist, author, and relationship coach Katie Rössler , whose work focuses on hidden grief, emotional intelligence, and building strong, self-aware relationships. Katie brings a fresh perspective to what really happens behind the scenes when we go through big life transitions—like career shifts, perimenopause, parenting aging parents, or simply outgrowing old versions of ourselves. She works with individuals, couples, and companies to t...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 3 min
In this episode of the Changeology podcast, I speak with Kate Brown, coach, holistic therapist, and educator, about how we can communicate our needs clearly and without guilt. If you are like many women I coach, you probably hesitate to ask for what you need. You might feel guilty. You might feel selfish. You might believe that someone will think less of you if you stop trying to anticipate and meet everyone else’s needs first. This is a problem. It keeps women stuck in unsatisfying careers, dep...
Jun 16, 2025•56 min
In this episode of the Changeology podcast, I talk with Nicky Lowe, award-winning executive coach, leadership development expert, and host of the Wisdom for Working Mums podcast. Nicky shares her deeply personal story of burnout, what sustainable success actually looks like, and how high-achieving women actually CAN navigate work, motherhood, and well-being–without sacrificing their identity. Nicky shares her experience of pushing through exhaustion until her body literally began to shut down, a...
Jun 02, 2025•43 min
In this episode of the Changeology podcast, I’m joined by transformational coach, writer, and speaker Rosie Pryor, founder of The Creative Tapes podcast and creator of The Pivot Code program. Rosie shares her story of personal reinvention through sobriety—not as a story of deprivation, but one of radical joy, creativity, and the kind of agency most of us never learned to claim. From growing up in a culture where alcohol was the default social lubricant to redefining fun, identity, and motherhood...
May 19, 2025•48 min
In this episode of the Changeology podcast, I chat with Dr. Clare Emma Wild, a trauma-informed somatic coach (and veterinarian!). She's an expert in helping Quiet Leaders stop people pleasing and overcome imposter syndrome so they can lead with confidence and clarity. Dr. Clare brings deep experience to our conversation, created through her academic training and work with senior leaders, as well as her own lived experiences of burnout, self-silencing, and finding her way back to self-trust. In o...
May 05, 2025•57 min
Introducing Pocket Change: Quick, bite-sized episodes where small insights build big impact, just like the spare change jangling in your pocket. The ideas in these short, lightweight episodes might seem modest at first, but keep collecting them and before you know it, they compound into something truly invaluable. In this episode of Pocket Change , I explore the essential shift from outsourcing your decisions to building deep, unshakable self-trust. There's a subtle but powerful transition that ...
Apr 28, 2025•7 min
In this episode of the Changeology podcast, I sit down with Krista Ryan, a highly sought-after business coach, facilitator, speaker, and workplace performance expert. Krista is known for helping clients navigate uncertainty with confidence, collaboration, and communication. Her clients have included C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, performers, and elite athletes from around the world. You can connect with Krista at kristaryan.com or on LinkedIn . Krista’s story is a powerful testament to resil...
Apr 21, 2025•52 min
In this Changeology Clinic episode, I dive into the raw truth about authenticity—why it’s so damn hard, why faking it is draining the life out of you, and how to finally step up and own your truth. No fluff, no sugarcoating—just real talk about what’s keeping you stuck and how to break free. We get into the sneaky ways we betray ourselves daily, the cost of playing small, and why authenticity isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a necessity if you want a life that actually feels good . If you’ve ever ...
Apr 04, 2025•28 min
In this episode of the Changeology podcast, I chat with Mackenzie Griffith, aka Coach Mac, a fitness and nutrition expert who takes a refreshingly different approach to health and wellness. Coach Mac challenges the traditional fitness industry norms–especially the popular “buckle down” mentality–and emphasizes sustainable, realistic habits that empower women to prepare their bodies to be ready for any adventure–and of course, to build strength, confidence, and long-term well-being too. We dive i...
Mar 24, 2025•40 min
In today’s episode, we dive into one of the most common reflections my clients have after making a major life change: “ I wish I had done this sooner.” Whether it’s quitting a toxic relationship or pursuing a new career path, many of us delay making these big decisions because we fear what we will lose . In this episode, I explore why it’s so hard to take the leap, even when we know deep down that making the change would be better for us. The fear of loss, or “loss aversion bias,” often keeps us...
Mar 10, 2025•13 min•Ep. 4
In this episode of the Changeology podcast, I interview Kendall Cherry (yes, like the fruit!), who is the powerhouse behind the Candid Collective, a ghostwriting agency that delivers world-class storytelling services. Kendall has written for $100M+ startups, email empires with 750,000 subscribers, and thought leaders with 7 million followers, and also writes about the art and craft of telling stories that sell in her weekly newsletter, Wallflower Fridays. But before starting her ghostwriting bus...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 3
In this episode of the Changeology podcast, I dive into one of the most common roadblocks when considering a major life or career change: the fear of “starting over.” In today’s Changeology Clinic episode, I share a client case study about Emily, a respected professional in her field who’s facing burnout and the internal struggle of whether to leave behind the successful career she’s built. Emily is terrified of losing the respect, recognition, and financial stability she’s worked so hard to est...
Feb 10, 2025•17 min•Ep. 1
In this episode of the Changeology podcast, I chat with Emma-Louise Parkes, coach and founder/CEO of The Ambitious Introvert. Emma-Louise shares her inspiring story of leaving a highly respected, well-paid career as an air traffic controller to start her own coaching business just weeks before the global pandemic hit. She opens up about the doubts, fears, and "what ifs" she faced, and the pivotal moment when she knew it was time to make a change. We delve into the challenges of transitioning car...
Feb 10, 2025•45 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to the Changeology podcast, where we discuss the art, science, psychology and philosophy behind making big, bold, badass life changes. I’m your host, Dr. Meg Trucano, and I’m a developmental psychologist and a confidence coach for ambitious women who are ready to make life-changing moves. In this podcast, you’ll be…. INSPIRED by guests who share the stories of how they landed on their feet after making a significant life-change; (from midlife career changes to moving across the country t...
Jan 22, 2025•2 min
