In this follow-up to the launch episode, co-hosts Amy Lombardo and Jillian Arena dig into some of the most pervasive (and quietly damaging) myths that shape modern coaching and wellness culture. The ones we’ve all absorbed without realizing it. The ones that keep us hustling, doubting, and chasing instead of trusting ourselves.
This conversation shines a light on the hidden narratives that convince us to hand over our intuition, rush our healing, or compare our progress to someone else’s formula for success. Amy and Jillian unpack where those stories come from, how they take hold in both personal and professional spaces, and what it really looks like to break free from them.
Expect a mix of candor and curiosity: personal stories that might sound a little too familiar, a few uncomfortable truths about “quick fixes,” and some refreshing reminders that real growth rarely fits inside anyone’s blueprint. You’ll leave with new ways to question the voices you follow—online, in your own mind, and in the culture around you—and to come home to the one voice that actually matters...your own.
Whether you’ve ever found yourself second-guessing a mentor, wishing you could just “get there already,” or wondering how to balance care for yourself with care for the world, this episode offers a breath of fresh air and a few soulful provocations you won’t forget.
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence. It’s about remembering that being human isn’t a flaw to fix. It’s the foundation for growth.
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ABOUT THE HOSTS
Amy Lombardo is the founder of the Brilliance Coaching Academy and author of the award-winning book Brilliance. With more than 25 years of experience as a coach, leadership mentor, and yoga teacher, Amy weaves together somatic practices, deep listening, and inclusive leadership tools to guide people into authentic transformation. Her work is rooted in the belief that each of us has an inner brilliance waiting to be expressed—and that when we nurture it, we change not only our own lives but the world around us.
Jillian Arena is a holistic life coach, founder of Intuitive Balance Coaching, and an alumna of the Brilliance Coaching Academy. She brings together coaching, Reiki, yoga, and end-of-life doula work to help people move through transitions with compassion, humor, and presence. Jillian’s style is both grounding and expansive, empowering clients to embrace the full spectrum of being human.
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BRILLIANCE COACHING ACADEMY
Want to go deeper into this work? Explore the Brilliance Coaching Academy—a trauma-aware, equity-centered coach-training program led by Amy Lombardo and Jillian Arena. It’s more than certification; it’s a living laboratory for conscious leadership, embodied transformation, and meaningful impact. Apply Now at https://coach-brilliance.com/. Early bird discount ends 10/31/25.
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BRILLIANCE COLLECTIVE APP
Both Amy and Jillian are also guides inside the Brilliance Collective App—a living space for growth and connection. It’s where daily inspiration meets real practice, where you can return to yourself in small, meaningful ways, and where transformation becomes less about fixing and more about awakening. Think of it as your pocket-sized invitation to pause, breathe, and remember your brilliance—anytime, anywhere.
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