Life, Mastered with Molly Claire

If you've been wondering whether your business will ever really get off the ground, or sometimes feel like you're the only one struggling, this conversation is for you.In this episode, I talk to my friend and colleague Jennie Lakenan about overcoming fear, building a business, and continuing to move forward even when life feels messy. As a web designer, certified StoryBrand Guide, and certified life coach who has built more than 150 websites over the last eight years, Jennie combines design, messaging, and coaching to help business owners navigate growth and the challenges of putting themselves out there.You'll hear Jennie's story of overcoming a long-standing fear of driving one small step at a time, and how you can apply that same method to business growth. We also discuss life balance, how Jennie approached growing her family while being the primary breadwinner, and why progress often comes from moving forward even when you don’t feel completely ready.Whether you're facing a fear, contemplating a big decision, or trying to grow your business without expecting too much of yourself, Jennie's journey will remind you that small steps can add up more than you imagine.What you’ll learn:How Jennie made the decision to pursue her business full-time while raising young childrenWhy an element of trust or faith is essential when making decisions and how it can look different for everyoneHow Jennie worked through her fear of driving without expecting herself to overcome it all at onceWhy the “go big” approach isn’t always the right choice for sustainable business growthPractical business advice to help you clarify your messaging and let go of perfectionYou can read the full show notes here.About Jennie LakenanJennie Lakenan is the go-to web designer for life coaches who want to have an amazing online presence. When she discovered coaching in 2018, her life transformed for the better. She quickly saw the need in the coaching industry for website services for coaches, and founded her design agency. As a certified StoryBrand guide and life coach, her mission is to get more coaching into the world by helping other coaches to promote and grow their businesses via extraordinary websites and strategic marketing.Website: jennielakenan.comInstagram: instagram.com/jennielakenanFacebook: facebook.com/jennielakenanYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCMQXwBS2p1g22dNAtg5TFlQCoach Website Blueprint: jennielakenan.com/blueprintConnect with Molly ClaireAre you ready to create a signature program, clarify your niche and messaging, and develop a compelling offer you can confidently sell? I'm currently enrolling private clients for one-to-one coaching and would love to support you. Email team@mollyclaire.com to request an application.Get the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training Application OpenHave a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching IGmolly@mollyclaire.comFacebookMolly’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

Boundaries are a big deal. So often, it’s not the big dramatic problems that drain us—it’s the quiet lack of clarity around what we need and the difficulty of actually upholding it. When boundaries are weak or unclear, business feels harder than it needs to, relationships feel exhausting, money feels stressful, and we end up running on empty without fully understanding why.In this episode, we’re talking about boundaries in every area of your life, including your business, your finances, your relationships, and the commitments you make to yourself. As we dive in, you’ll be able to apply everything to your own life and gain insight into why it can be difficult to understand and uphold your boundaries, as well as the tremendous benefits of doing so.So many of us are taught that boundaries aren’t nice. We think the kind thing to do is to overextend, to accommodate at all costs, to be willing to do anything at any time. But the more you give yourself permission to see and understand your boundaries, to set them and protect them, the more capacity you actually create.When you take the time to ask yourself what you need in order to have good boundaries for your well-being, your time, and your energy—and what you need to set and maintain them—everything shifts. You become more grounded, more self-assured, and more energetic. You bring more quality work and focus to your business, and more presence and connection to your relationships, and it creates a ripple effect in every area of your life. Let’s do it!What you’ll learn:Examples of what happens when boundaries are weak or unclear in business, relationships, and financesWhy setting boundaries with yourself matters and what it looks like when you don’t follow throughHow financial boundaries impact your sense of safety, clarity, and peaceA client case study that illustrates how unclear boundaries create exhaustion and burnoutPractical tips to help you communicate and uphold clear boundaries in every area of your lifeYou can read the full show notes here.If you’ve been feeling frustrated or stuck in your coaching business, this class is for you. Join me on February 24 for live coaching and a personal, hands-on experience. Reserve your seat HERE.Connect with Molly ClaireGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 Application OpenHave a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching IGmolly@mollyclaire.comFacebookMolly’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

When we think about mastering life, it’s easy to imagine that it’s about how many boxes we’ve checked, how many milestones we’ve achieved, or how impressive we look from the outside. But the truth is, everyone experiences the chaos of life. Life mastery isn’t about everything being perfect—it’s about being open to what life is actually bringing us, especially when things don’t go according to plan.In this episode, I share my personal experience with the reality that “life happens” to all of us, along with the tools I rely on when everything feels overwhelming. We talk about the key to staying steady, anchored, and emotionally regulated: learning how to practice real self-care and truly be with yourself.Living an intentional life rooted in self-connection isn’t the easiest path, but it is the most rewarding. When we’re willing to feel the difficult emotions and stay present with ourselves, we can experience growth and expansion even when things fall apart. There is a wholeness in life mastery that can’t be found by pretending that we have it all together.We can’t control what life brings our way. What we can choose is how we show up—the energy we bring, where we place our focus, and how we care for ourselves along the way. Life will test our ability to stay focused and grounded, and it’s a gift that we can learn how to maintain our well-being and stay connected to ourselves, no matter what unfolds. Let’s dive in!​What you’ll learn:Why life mastery is less about achievement and more about feeling fully alive and presentHow self-connection helps you stay steady during challenging seasonsHow challenging it can be when we feel as though our capabilities and our capacity are limitedThe importance of being anchored in a destination when life happens and you’re thrown off courseWhy real self-care means supporting your body, mind, and nervous systemYou can read the full show notes here.Connect with Molly ClaireGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 Application OpenHave a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching IGmolly@mollyclaire.comFacebookMolly’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

So many high-achieving women are stuck on the hamster wheel of checking the boxes and doing it all. We’re conditioned to believe the next strategy or accomplishment will somehow lead us to our worth, and even though this may give us a sense of certainty and control, that doesn’t mean this behavior is truly serving us.Today, I’m joined by Dr. LaChelle Wieme, speaker, author, and host of The Spiral Up Podcast. LaChelle shares her story of going from chasing degrees and titles to realizing she was caught in a race for achievement, using success as a way to prove her worth. She introduces the idea of “the and life”: the possibility of feeling challenged and fulfilled, while also being present and connected. This episode is an invitation to see that mastering your life isn’t just about changing your situation—it’s about paying attention to what’s happening underneath the surface. Without shifting our internal patterns first, we often experience the same stress and burnout, even in a new environment.We explore why strategy alone isn’t the issue, and how nervous system regulation is essential for sustainable change. LaChelle explains how a balance of masculine and feminine energy allows us to both access inner guidance and take aligned action. You’ll also hear how, through heart-brain coherence, we create safety, clarity, and access to intuition so we can make decisions from a grounded place rather than pushing through overwhelm.Life isn’t happening to you—it’s happening for you. When you trust yourself, your discernment, and the guidance available to you, you stop giving your power away to external outcomes and learn to feel safe within your body. From that place, you can stop chasing worth and start creating a life that includes more clarity, ease, and fulfillment. Let’s dive in!What you’ll learn:How unexamined toxic thought patterns and subconscious conditioning quietly shape your decisionsWhy sacrificing yourself for long-term gain doesn’t work if the underlying patterns driving your behavior haven’t been healedHow a balance of masculine and feminine energy combines execution and follow-through with inner guidanceWhat it looks like to stop forcing outcomes and allow guidance to move you forward without burnoutWhy slowing down to ask “what’s the right next step for me?” can be more powerful than following strategies out of obligationYou can read the full show notes here.About Dr. LaChelle WiemeDr. LaChelle Wieme is passionate about helping people unlock their full potential. For over 15 years, she's been connecting with audiences as a motivational speaker, and for the past 6 years, she's also had the privilege of guiding individuals and organizations through her coaching and business consulting practice. Whether it's on stage or working one-on-one with clients, she loves empowering people to achieve greater impact and income. Her unique approach centers around fostering clarity, courage, confidence, and consistency – the essential ingredients for sustainable success. This passion also led her to create The Spiral Up Podcast, where she explores these themes in greater depth. And through her consulting firm, i AM - Life By Design, she partners with entrepreneurs and businesses to help them thrive.Website: iam-lifebydesign.comInstagram: instagram.com/lachellewiemeFacebook: facebook.com/lachellewiemePodcast: iam-lifebydesign.com/podcastFree Masterclass - Burnout to Breakthrough: iamlifebydesign.com/burnouttobreakthroughConnect with Molly ClaireGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 Application OpenHave a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching IGmolly@mollyclaire.comFacebookMolly’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

The beginning of a new year is a time when many of us are reflecting on how we want to lead, communicate, and relate—both at work and in our personal lives. Conflict can feel draining or uncomfortable for so many of us, but today’s episode offers a grounded reframe and shows you what's possible when we move from fear and misunderstanding into collaboration, clarity, and connection.In this episode, I’m joined by leadership expert, author, and podcast host, David Dye. David uses his deep passion for helping people truly understand one another to guide human-centered leaders through difficult conversations. You’ll hear how this calling showed up for him early in life, and how that curiosity about how people work together has shaped decades of leadership work.Intentional language can change the tone and outcome of even the most difficult conversations. We explore how simple shifts in the words we use can lower defensiveness and create understanding, and why conflict itself isn’t a problem, but an invitation to slow down, get curious, and truly hear one another.Whether you’re leading a team or seeking better communication in your relationships, this conversation offers practical tools and powerful phrases to help you understand other perspectives and practice human-centered leadership and connection.What you’ll learn:Why human-centered leadership depends on moving from destructive conflict to productive collaborationThe four key dimensions that create understanding and alignment: connection, clarity, curiosity, and commitmentSimple phrases that lower defensiveness and open the door to real dialogueWhy checking for mutual understanding is one of the most critical leadership skillsHow clear commitments and follow-through build trust and prevent repeated conflictYou can read the full show notes here.About David DyeDavid Dye helps human-centered leaders find clarity in uncertainty, drive innovation, and achieve breakthrough results. He’s the President of Let’s Grow Leaders, a global leadership development and training firm known for practical tools and leadership development programs that stick. He’s the award-winning author of multiple books including Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates and Powerful Phrases for Dealing With Workplace Conflict and hosts the popular Leadership without Losing Your Soul podcast. David is a former executive and elected official. David and his wife and business partner, Karin Hurt, are committed to their philanthropic initiative, Winning Wells – building clean water wells for the people of Cambodia.Website: https://letsgrowleaders.com Podcast: https://podfollow.com/leadership-without-losing-your-soulLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmdye/Book: https://letsgrowleaders.com/conflict-phrases-book/Connect with Molly ClaireGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 Application OpenHave a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching IGmolly@mollyclaire.comFacebookMolly’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

While the holidays are often a season of joy and celebration, they can also bring a certain heaviness. Grief around the holidays can show up unexpectedly and in many different ways—sadness for the people who are no longer with us, or a sense of loss around relationships that have changed or things we wish were different. That’s why I’m bringing you this special rebroadcast episode about grief: to offer understanding for what you may be feeling and tools to help you navigate grief during the holiday season.In this episode, I’m joined by Krista St-Germain, Mikki Gardner, and Sharon Wirant—three incredible women who each guide their clients through grief in different contexts. Grief is not limited to death alone, but also includes the loss of marriages, health, identity, expectations, and imagined futures. We explore how grief often shows up indirectly in coaching conversations, and why the ability to recognize and work with it is such a vital skill for any coach.You’ll hear why grief may be present beneath the surface of your clients’ goals, resistance, or stuck patterns, and how the holistic approach of a master coach allows you to meet those moments with skill and care. This conversation is also an invitation to those of you here for your own personal growth to honor the grief you carry, to make space for it without fear, and to remember that grief does not need to hold you back or define what’s possible.When we know how to support ourselves and others through every emotion and every season—including grief around the holidays—we create real transformation. I can’t wait for you to hear this incredible episode.What you’ll learn:Why grief around the holidays often includes losses that haven’t happened yetHow divorce grief shows up as mourning the death of a future you expected to haveWhy mindset work alone can unintentionally work against clients experiencing griefHow grief and suppressed emotion can directly impact the body and energy levelsWhat a holistic master coach does differently when grief shows up as resistanceYou can read the full show notes here.About Krista St-GermainKrista St-Germain is a Master Certified Life Coach, grief expert, widow, mom and host of The Widowed Mom podcast. When her husband was killed by a drunk driver in 2016, Krista’s life was completely and unexpectedly flipped upside down. After therapy helped her unfurl from the fetal position, Krista discovered Life Coaching, Post Traumatic Growth and learned the tools she needed to move forward and create a future she could get excited about. Now she coaches and teaches other widows so they can love life again, too.Website: www.coachingwithkrista.com Podcast: www.coachingwithkrista.com/podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifecoachkristaFacebook: www.facebook.com/coachingwithkristaAbout Sharon Wirant, MASharon Wirant, MA is a chronic fatigue coach, entrepreneur, best-selling author of the book, Tired Yet Wired: Breaking Your Chronic Fatigue Cycle, and a coach within Molly Claire's Masterful Coach Community. No stranger herself to living with chronic fatigue and illness induced by burnout, Sharon loves to empower women to reclaim their energy to thrive in life, business, and play. By applying tools supported by brain science and neuroplasticity research, she helps others unleash their potential to heal just like she did.Website: www.sharonwirant.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/sharonwirantcoaching Facebook: facebook.com/sharonwirantcoaching Book: getbook.at/TiredYetWired About Mikki GardnerMikki Gardner is a certified life coach through the Life Coach School, is trained in the Conscious Parenting Method as well as Applied Positive Psychology, and is the host of the Co-Parenting with Confidence podcast. Mikki helps women sort out the overwhelm, confusion, fear, and self-doubt they feel after divorce to become strong, effective, loving parents. She has 1 son, 2 bonus sons, a dog / furry soulmate and is part of a team of parents who include herself, her life partner, his ex-wife, her ex-husband, and his wife.Website: www.mikkigardner.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/mikkigardner Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Mikki-Gardner-Coaching Podcast: www.mikkigardner.com/podcast Connect with Molly ClaireGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 Application Open Have a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching IGmolly@mollyclaire.comFacebookMolly’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

Every coach wants to be the one who creates life-changing results—the coach clients rave about and refer to again and again. But so many coaches find themselves stuck in the same loops, wondering why insight isn’t turning into real transformation.In today’s episode, I’m sharing a recent training where I break down why this actually happens and what you can do to help your clients move forward through resistance. When you understand the deeper skillset behind lasting change, you show up with the confidence and clarity of a Master Coach—and that is what elevates your work beyond surface-level shifts.Even when your client has awareness, they may not be making changes. You can have the same conversations week after week, yet nothing is moving, and they’re overwhelmed, confused, or shut down. We’ve all had moments like this as coaches, and they can leave us feeling frustrated or doubting our abilities. So often, we assume a lack of progress means our clients need more motivation, a mindset reframe, or a stronger push. But most coaching programs don’t teach the full picture of what clients need to get results. The real issue is almost always something different: a disconnection from their emotional world. When you learn how to support emotional safety and integrate nervous system awareness, your holistic coaching becomes more effective. This is how you create real, lasting coaching results. If you’re ready to strengthen your skills and create dependable, repeatable results with your clients, this episode will show you exactly where to begin.What you'll learn:Why clients get stuck and how to recognize the signs of what's really going on beneath the surfaceHow mindset work in isolation can be detrimental and what to integrate for a more holistic coaching approachThe three foundational steps Master Coaches use to support deeper transformationHow to use emotions as essential information for growth instead of obstacles to overcomeWhat it takes to strengthen your coaching skills so you can create reliable results with every clientYou can read the full show notes here.Connect with Molly ClaireGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComMaster Coach Training 2026 Application Open Have a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don’t hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching IGmolly@mollyclaire.comFacebookMolly’s book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.