Be Your Own Life Coach | Episode 4: How Childhood Failure Shapes Adult Identity

"Remember your first big failure as a kid? Maybe you flunked a test, forgot your lines in the school play, or got picked last for kickball. Today, we explore how those small childhood fails carry big messages that still whisper in our adult lives." – Bretagne

In this playful yet powerful episode, we're digging into the emotional roots of childhood failure—and how those moments quietly influence our adult lives. Whether it’s becoming a perfectionist, avoiding feedback, or constantly apologizing, chances are the story started way back when.

In this episode, we unpack:

• Why childhood failure feels so big and permanent

• How school, family, and culture shape our emotional response to failure

• The link between early embarrassment and adult behavior patterns (hello, imposter syndrome)

• Personal and hilarious stories from Bretagne and Anike—because healing doesn’t have to be heavy

• How to reframe those old moments with wisdom instead of shame

Coach Yourself Segment:
Get guided through journal prompts like:

• What failure still makes you hold back today?

• What belief did you form about yourself in that moment?

• What would your wiser, adult self say to your younger self now?

Be Your Own Life Coach | Episode: The Failure of Education

"Ever feel like school failed to prepare you for actual life? You're not alone—and you're not stuck." – Bretagne

In this eye-opening episode, we dig into the cracks of the U.S. education system and how its industrial-era roots prioritized obedience over curiosity. From the overemphasis on memorization and standardized tests to the glaring absence of life skills, emotional intelligence, and creative thinking—this system wasn’t designed to empower free-thinking individuals. It was built to produce workers.

What we explore:

• The hidden history of our education system

• Why critical thinking was left out of the curriculum

• How outdated teaching models impact society today (hello, groupthink and fear of failure)

• The emotional toll of not being taught how to think—only what to think

• Why it's never too late to reclaim your education

Featuring deep reflection questions like:

• What do you wish school had taught you?

• How has fear of "not knowing" shaped your adult life?

• What belief about learning no longer serves you?

Plus, in our “Coach Yourself” segment, you'll get practical prompts to start learning again—on your terms. Because learning isn’t a system; it’s a personal revolution.

Tune in and ignite your inner student. You’re not behind—you’re right on time.

Episode 2 – Failure by Omission: What Are You NOT Doing That’s Holding You Back?
In Episode 2 of the Be Your Own Life Coach podcast, we dive into a powerful concept that quietly undermines personal growth: failure by omission. This episode explores the hidden cost of inaction—when fear, silence, and hesitation stop you from moving forward. Are you holding back from speaking up? Avoiding a decision? Stuck in endless reflection without execution?

We break down the psychology of avoidance, the role of fear in self-sabotage, and the subtle trap of staying in “soft action” mode—thinking, planning, brainstorming—without ever making a real move. You’ll also get a guided self-coaching segment to help you break through paralysis and shift into empowered action.

This episode is perfect for anyone ready to take control of their mindset, overcome fear, and start coaching themselves into momentum and clarity.