Life Coaches Talk Movies

A short movie doesn't necessarily mean a shorter discussion! We ended up recording this episode in two parts and combining them into one longer episode because we had SO MUCH to talk about. Join us as we wander through the humor, tenderness, and richness of 'The Holdovers' (2023), starring Paul Giamatti as the prickly teacher Mr. Hunham, Dominic Sessa as Hunham's complex student Angus, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Mary, the grief-stricken yet compassionate cook at Barton, an elite Massachusett...

We're back with a bang (heehee) after resolving some technical issues, and in this episode, we're talking about 'Oppenheimer' (2023)! This film swept the recent Academy Awards and stars Cillian Murphy in the title role of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the inventor of the atomic bomb. We watch his rise from theoretical physicist to national hero, followed by his fall from grace in the eyes of the government that sees his warnings about the unleashing of atomic energy as a form of disloyalty. This mo...

We're celebrating our TWENTIETH episode! And to mark the occasion, we're departing from our usual format of talking about a single movie, and instead, we're diving deep into the topic of how movies change lives (and which movies changed ours). Join us as we present a rather eclectic list of films, some of which we've featured on the podcast before, and many of which we'd love to talk about in the future! Last but not least, we want to make sure we plug social skills coach Cole Jennette. Ch...

It's so much fun when we tackle a movie that's a favorite for one or both of us! This time, it's one of Jessica's: 'Return to Snowy River' (1988). As promised, however, we do wrap up our discussion on 'Singles' (1992) since we couldn't bear to leave so much unsaid. 'Return to Snowy River' is the sequel to 'The Man from Snowy River', and is set in the stunning hill country of Australia in the late 1800s. The plot follows a dispute between landowners and weaves together a captivating love story...

It's our last episode of 2023! And it's a fun one...but aren't they all? Come with us as we peel back the layers of a movie that goes surprisingly deep, considering that its target audience is children and 'Shrek' universe afficionados. We're talking about 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish' (2022), featuring Antonio Banderas voicing the title character. In this animated romp, Puss in Boots comes face to face with death (literally) when he learns that he is on the very last of his nine lives. Deat...

Join us as we chat about one of Gabi's all-time favorite movies: 'Silver Linings Playbook' (2012), starring Bradley Cooper as Pat, a young man who is trying to find his feet after coming home from an extended stay at a mental institution. Pat is laser focused on trying to win back his estranged wife, Nicki, when it's obvious to his friends and family (and us) that the ship has sailed. Pat meets Tiffany, a young widow played by Jennifer Lawrence, who has more in common with Pat than he'd like ...

What's in your backpack? In this episode, we tackle a movie from Gabi's list that feels like it was made for life coaches to talk about: 'Up in the Air' (2009). Made during the height of the economic downturn in the mid-aughts, this is the story of Ryan Bingham, a blunt yet endearing commitment-phobe whose job entails flying all over the United States to fire people. In the role of Ryan, George Clooney gives us an intimate portrait of a man who feels most at home when he's not at home, and in...

We're taking a short break from recording, but for a good reason! Gabi is getting ready to have her 3rd baby, and Jessica is working on the launch of her new group program. We can't wait to start recording again soon and dive into all the movies we're so excited to talk about. Thanks for listening! We'd be so grateful if you could leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Interested in connecting with Jessica or Gabi? Here's how! Jessica Heimsoth | Every Thought Captive Coaching We...