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Overcome the Fear of Confrontation

Nov 13th, 2022 13m 10s

When confrontation (or conflict) feels negative, you tend to avoid it. In this episode, I'm getting candid about my own fear of conflict, and sharing some helpful tips for managing this very common issue. Mentioned in this episode: Black-and-w

Ramblings about Community

Nov 6th, 2022 8m 59s

I'm letting go of perfectionism this week (see my recent episodes on the topic) and going off-script to share my random thoughts about the power of having communities in your life. Mentioned in this episode: 2023 Accountability Groups How to s

How to Stop Perfectionism

Oct 30th, 2022 13m 24s

Perfect isn't possible, and yet you can't seem to stop yourself from trying to achieve it. Ready to let go of perfectionism (and its negative side effects)? Business mindset coach Becky Mollenkamp shares 10 strategies that can help. Mentioned i

What Causes Perfectionism?

Oct 23rd, 2022 12m 49s

What in the world makes a person strive for perfection even when they know it's not possible? Business mindset coach Becky Mollenkamp shares the most common causes of perfectionism. Mentioned in this episode: Free Get Sh*t Done workbook and a

10 Unexpected Signs of Perfectionism

Oct 16th, 2022 7m 57s

Not sure if perfectionism may be at the heart of some (or many) of your mindset struggles? Wonder if it's what's holding you back from greater success? Even if you think there's no way you're a perfectionist, listen to this episode. Business mi

10 Mistakes I've Made in My Business

Oct 9th, 2022 14m 29s

Coach Becky Mollenkamp has been running a business since 2005, and along the way she's made plenty of mistakes. In this candid episode, she shares 10 of the biggest—and what she learned from them. Mentioned in this episode: Take the CEO mindse

Why You Can't Get—and STAY—Happy

Oct 2nd, 2022 11m 50s

The "Hedonic treadmill" may be why you struggle with feeling (and staying) happy. Learn what it is, why it matters, and how to manage it from coach Becky Mollenkamp. Check out my Gutsy Guides Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast

I Have a Secret (a Change to my Business)

Sep 25th, 2022 9m 40s

I've been keeping a secret and now I'm spilling the beans. This news affects my business ... and means some cool new products that might help you! Mentioned in this episode: Check out the new Gutsy Guides and my other products Learn about m

Let Go of Comparative Suffering

Sep 18th, 2022 9m 35s

Think your pain only "counts" if it's worse than other people's problems? In this episode, learn what comparative suffering is, why we do it, and how to stop it. Mentioned in this episode: A Word About Patriarchy Weaponized Gratitude Record

Rewrite Your "Story"

Sep 11th, 2022 15m 19s

You've probably heard someone say, "that's a story you're telling yourself" or been told that you can "rewrite your narrative." But what does it mean and how do you actually do it? Becky shares her step-by-step process using her feminist self-c

Improve Your Relationship with Time

Aug 28th, 2022 13m 9s

Think you don't have enough time? Listen to learn about Einstein Time and how a shift in your understanding of time could dramatically improve how you feel about time. Mentioned in this episode: "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks Record a questi

When You Feel Behind

Aug 22nd, 2022 12m 21s

Feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp shares how she deals with feeling overwhelmed and behind on everything. Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp

10 Self-Help Books that I Love

Aug 14th, 2022 15m 14s

I read *a lot* of self-help and related non-fiction books (thanks largely to being part of a feminist book club that provides accountability for finishing 1-2 books per month). Today, I'm sharing 10 of my favorites and why I recommend each of t

Rethinking "The Model" for self-coaching

Aug 7th, 2022 15m 55s

"The Model" for self-coaching is very popular, and can also be very harmful. Learn why I think this model, based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, is unhelpful and how I've re-imagined it through an intersectional feminist lens. Mentioned in thi

How I Coach Myself Through Tough Days

Jul 31st, 2022 10m 36s

Learn about the See-Hear-Love process I use to coach my clients—and myself—through challenging situations. I walk you through it using a real example from my own life. Mentioned in this episode: Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron Gutsy Creative

Being Introverted in an Extroverted World

Jul 24th, 2022 15m 14s

The world exalts extroversion, so how do you get ahead as an introvert? The first step is choosing a new vision for how things *should* be. Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Mentioned in this episode: Learn about CliftonStrengths (forme

10 Small Changes That Made Me Happier

Jul 17th, 2022 13m 14s

Improving your life can happen in small doses. Instead of thinking bigger, consider the small changes you can implement right now. Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp Mentioned in this

Carve a You-Shaped Sculpture

Jul 10th, 2022 8m 30s

Your self-improvement journey may never end, and that's okay. Here's a sculpture analogy to help you understand why! Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp

I Was Never The Pretty One

Jul 3rd, 2022 10m 33s

I thought becoming "the pretty one" would make me feel worthy. Eventually, I realized only I could define my worthiness. Mentioned in this episode: Gutsy Boss Group Coaching (learn more and get on the wait list here) Record a question for Gutsy

Why Doing Less Can Make You *More* Productive (+ a note about abortion rights)

Jun 26th, 2022 14m 56s

A listener says her biggest mindset struggle is thinking she can do more than she can and then feeling overwhelmed. My answer to this common problem? Do less. Listen to find out why that's not just giving up, but can actually help you be *more*

What is a "Healthy Mindset"?

Jun 19th, 2022 8m 59s

Answering a question about mindset work, I share what a healthy mindset really means and how to foster one. Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp

5 Things I Want You to Know About Yourself

Jun 12th, 2022 9m 56s

Last week, I told you 5 things about me. Today, I want to share 5 things I want you to know about yourself. Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp (book a free clarity call)

5 Things I Want You to Know About Me

Jun 5th, 2022 10m 45s

Today, I thought it would be fun to share 5 random things about me. Check them out! Record a question for Gutsy Boss Podcast Learn more about feminist life coach Becky Mollenkamp

Grieving the "Small Things"

May 29th, 2022 9m 26s

On this Memorial Day weekend in the U.S., let's talk about what no one likes to discuss—grief. In this episode, I talk about what grief is (and isn't), how it relates to the "small things" (not just death), and healthy ways to experience it. R