The Chase Life Podcast

We're talking identity change, founder evolution, emotional mess, people pleasing, human-doing behaviour, and the hard truth that most high achievers don't want to hear… 

… you will change eventually.

You can do it now through discipline and foresight.
Or later through consequence and hindsight.

Rachel shares what the last few months have really looked like behind the scenes as she steps into a bigger role in business, while David breaks down the patterns they see constantly in women who are successful on paper but chaotic, exhausted, disconnected, and stuck in bodies and habits that...

Most people will never understand what it's like to live inside the mind of a high achiever.
The pressure. The standards. The expectations. The ability to take on more than most can even imagine.

But when it comes to getting in shape, that same drive can become the very thing that keeps you stuck.

In this episode, Rachel and David break down the two very different paths to physical transformation - one that sells, and one that actually works.

You'll learn:

In a world where personal brands are built overnight, AI is replacing personality, and "six-figure months" are promised in DMs… this conversation is different.

Join Mark Coles and Rachel Godfrey, two of the most respected voices in the fitness and coaching industry, for a raw, real, and vulnerable conversation on:

You've seen the quotes.

"You can have it all."
But what does that even mean?

In this unfiltered episode, Rachel and David unpack the myth (and reality) of "having it all" as high-performing parents, business owners and health leaders.

Here's what we dive into:

You don't need another planner. You don't need another reset. And you definitely don't need another "motivational" morning routine. 

If you're a high-achieving woman who's done every program, every protocol, and STILL finds herself stuck in an all-or-nothing cycle, this episode is for you!

Rachel & David Godfrey go all in on: 

In this episode of the Chase Life Podcast, Rachel and David Godfrey reveal the deeper reasons high-performing women struggle with consistency in health, fitness, and life.

It's not your calendar.

It's not your to-do list.

It's your identity.

If you've ever felt like no system is "the system" that will help you stay in shape year-round, or that you're always just one launch, one crisis, one deadline away from dropping your standards—this episode is your mirror.

Rachel and David break down two of the biggest patterns sabotaging high ac...

In this powerhouse crossover episode of The Chase Life Podcast and The Mastery Podcast, Rachel Godfrey and Mark Coles unite to deliver an unfiltered, real-world conversation on what it truly takes to thrive in business, body, and life.

Together, they pull back the curtain on nearly four decades of combined experience in high performance coaching and entrepreneurship—sharing personal stories, professional pivots, and the behind-the-scenes struggles no one talks about.

🔥 In this episode, we unpack:

In this episode of The Chase Life Podcast, Rachel and David break down perfectionism, why high achievers fall into its trap, and how it's secretly sabotaging your success in business, health, and life.

They cover:

In this episode of The Chase Life Podcast, Rachel and David dive deep into the power of identity shifts, energy, and manifestation, sparked by David's recent experience at Dr. Joe Dispenza's workshop in Switzerland.

They discuss:

Many trainers and coaches in the fitness, weight loss and dieting space will sell you the dream of being able to lose weight without giving up your favourite foods and wine.

This is unfortunately a recipe for failure, frustration, and misery in the long term.

In this episode we discuss the claims and arguments you'll frequently hear, why these claims only work short term, and the physiological and psychological reasons why they fail long term.

We also discuss why developing emotional fitness and emotional freedom is the path to weight loss that lasts...

In this episode, we're diving into the incredible story of Karen – a top-tier expert witness with an extraordinary career and a lifestyle that many would envy. On the outside, everything seemed perfect... but behind the success, Karen was struggling with self-judgment, self-punishment, and a deep sense of being lost.

Like so many high achievers, she was constantly striving for something, yet nothing ever seemed to fill the void. But here's the twist: just a few months later, Karen's life is completely unrecognizable. She's moved to a new country, landed a new job, and feels more fulfilled and at...

Planning ahead and being organised with food is a non-negotiable if you want to be in shape year-round.

However, this is something a surprising number of people struggle with.

This becomes even more important for the typical high achiever who is already time poor, stressed, frequently has the day run away from them, and is already on the verge of decision fatigue.

As James Clear said, "You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems."

In this episode we discuss how to...

Identity is one of the most important elements in weight loss.

It means the difference between temporary weight loss followed by rebound – and lasting weight loss that completely transforms your life.

Over the long term, all your habitual thoughts, feelings and behaviours will come into alignment with your sense of identity.

Which is why so many people can force behaviour change in the short term, but it doesn't last long term.

In this episode we dive deep into identity and identity change, including:

How do you transform your body, identity & life when you're surrounded by people who aren't on the same journey?

What do you do when those closest to you, consciously or unconsciously, hold you back from personal growth and transformation?

How do you handle peer pressure whether it's overt or covert?

This is a topic everyone will face when they commit to change – whether it's physical change or anything else.

In this episode we answer all these questions and more, and give you the practical and psychological strategies for being able to na...

Today we discuss how to overcome burnout & exhaustion, and do a full 360 on life, whilst still fulfilling on your commitments and responsibilities.

We cover a broad range of topics including:

Believe it or not, we like rapid weight loss programmes to kick start things off… but not the way most people do them.

In this episode, we discuss how to lose weight quickly and healthily without the typical and predictable problems of the past…

… and even more importantly, we lay out how to what's required to take that initial momentum, and turn it into a lifelong, life changing transformation of being in amazing shape year round and feeling confident, energised, and full of life.

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Today's episode takes an unexpected turn!

We start by addressing the question, "I'm 40, I've got a 5 year old son, I'm lifting weights 3 days a week, I'm on 1700 kcal and I'm not losing fat"

We end up covering the big picture of fat loss and working through 4 levels of blindspots that keep people stuck… ending with spirituality, energy & frequency!

We introduce our approach and philosophy when it comes to energy work, and how we cannot separate…

… the practical & scientific components of fat loss from mindset work & personal development… 

… which in turn cannot...

An extremely common experience for many high achievers is a feeling of, "is this it?!"

You've dedicated yourself to excellence and high achievement… 

And yet something is missing, but you can't quite put your finger on it.

You thought that you'd be happy and fulfilled by now. But every goal you reach gives you a temporary high for a day, and then you're straight back to feeling the same way again.

It's starting to feel like Groundhog Day.
Over time you become more and more disillusioned, frustrated, and even lost. 

When you're a successful female entrepreneur or executive, it's easy to feel like nobody understands you…

… the ambition, the relentless pursuit of excellence, the drive, work ethic, pressure, demands, why you take on so much and how you're able to get so much done.

Which, if at the same time, you've been struggling with your body, weight, or health habits, it's understandable that you'd think…

"I'm intelligent, driven & hard working, why the hell can't I get a grip on my body & weight issues?!"

Episode 101 explains why.

In this episode Rachel...

In today's episode, David & Rachel discuss:

Leadership is vital skill for any entrepreneur, but it's also a vital life skill for everybody.

If you don't lead your own life, you'll drift and end up with a life by default instead of a life by design.

In entrepreneurship – as in life – we encounter difficult, scary, and risky decisions.

We come face to face with the TRUE nature of life which is uncertainty. 

Many people really struggle to handle uncertainty…

They want to predict the unpredictable & control the uncontrollable…

They want guarantees and protection that bad thing...

After 35, your body changes. You have physiological considerations that cannot be ignored. 

Changes in your body - as a result of age, or working in a high pressure environment for many years, or starting a family.

Changes such as hormonal changes, perimenopause or approaching perimenopause, systemic imbalances from chronic stress such as adrenal fatigue, thyroid dysfunction, or issues with your gut health.

The diet and exercise games you used to play no longer work. 

But this is the easy part. 

In this episode of The Chase Life Podcast, we wel...

Most people will never understand the mindset, or the lives of high achievers. They don't get the drive, the work ethic, or how you're able to get so much done.

They also don't understand how time poor you are. 
Of course, "I don't have time" is indeed a cheap excuse. 

However, we can't ignore the fact that you really are time poor. 

We also can't ignore the fact that you consistently handle more problems, responsibility, uncertainty, and high level decisions than most people could fathom on a daily basis.

Which mea...

A huge area of confusion for so many women when it comes to weight loss and fat loss is the subject of self love and self acceptance.

We frequently speak to two different groups of people, both of whom are confused. 

The first group says, "If I learn to love and accept myself as I am, I'll just end up lowering my standards and settling. If I accept my body as it is, and my eating habits as they are, then I won't be motivated to change."

The second group says, "I'm scared t...

One of the most powerful weight loss "secrets" is to switch your mindset from…

"What's the fastest way to get back on track?"

…to…

"How do I maintain the most basic consistency when life is at its most stressful?"

One of the worst false assumptions people make in weight loss, is when they believe that if they go all in to getting in shape as quickly as possible, that they will somehow have some magical momentum that keeps them in shape when the next season of chaos and stress comes along.

...

Join Rachel and Alison in a candid conversation about navigating life's challenges – from the complexities of expat living to overcoming miscarriages, building businesses, and thriving in a high-stakes career. 

Together, they shed light on the genuine struggles women face, juggling the demands of work and motherhood, and provide valuable insights on where women can commence their journey to financial growth.

With a background spanning two decades in finance, trading, and banking, Alison is the visionary founder of the incredible F3 Collective. 

This episode delves into Alison's mission: empowering women to take charge of thei...

Successful, lasting fat loss is so much more than "eat less & exercise more".

If you're the archetypal "high achiever" who is successful in their business or career, but struggled for years with your weight and your body, you'll be painfully aware that there has to be more to it than that!

It's just that you feel like you've tried everything, you're overwhelmed with information, everything seems contradictory, and you don't know where to start.

Episode 093 will get you started down the right path. In this episode, Rachel and David discuss:

When you're looking to optimise health, enhance mental & physical energy & get into outstanding shape as a busy executive or successful entrepreneur…

… you can't follow the advice of 25 year olds for 25 year olds!

You have unique challenges that must be catered for:

In this episode, Rachel and David discuss the big picture of getting into exceptional physical shape, health and mental performance when you're busy, successful, experienced and stre...

Tania Sibley, RTT and clinical hypnotherapist joins Rachel to discuss taking control of your life and emotional support with breast cancer. 

Tania has lived in the Middle East (predominantly in Bahrain) since she was 5 years old. 

Sadly, her Grandmother passed from Breast Cancer, but her attitude and mindset throughout her diagnosis right to the end was phenomenal. 

This, along with Tania's own traumatic experience, were the building blocks to kick starting her career. 

Tania specialises in helping women who are in remission from cancer with chronic anxiety, as well as ladies who...

In this episode Renee Collins, Clinical Director at Super Kids Consulting shares her experience in managing toddlers and children, running her business and being a mummy of two herself. 

We Cover: 

Personal integrity is one of the most important foundations in developing the ability to execute and follow through on a massive scale.

Integrity is doing what you said you were going to do - delivering on your promises.

Personal integrity is delivering on your promises to yourself.

With a foundation of personal integrity, you eliminate overthinking, you develop massive self belief, self trust and self confidence, and you back yourself to swing for the fences.

The problem is that most people have conflicting promises. They don't know how to manage when 2...

You're inundated with responsibilities…
You have a demanding career or business…
You navigate high pressure, high stakes situations on a regular basis…
You've always got at least 15 different plates that you're spinning at any given time – not just professionally, but quite possibly in your personal and home life as well.

However, the REAL reason for constant overwhelm that never seems to go away is within us – the programmes that are running at the subconscious level – completely outside of our awareness.

If we are to succeed in ending overwhelm and breaking the cycle, we need to a...

Perfectionism is one of the common, and one of the most debilitating sources of chronic stress, overwhelm and burnout.

However, many perfectionists are completely oblivious to the fact that they struggle with perfectionism.

Perfectionism is NOT the same as having high standards.

Perfectionism is fear and stress based. High standards are outcome and purpose based.

At the surface level, perfectionism is when you can't stop looking for what's not good enough – in your work, in your decisions, and even in yourself.

You keep looking for the flaws, the inadequacies, wh...

Joe Woodhouse is a proud Dad of 3 young children, fitness fanatic, and founder of Family Wealth 101.

With 20 years' experience Joe has helped countless families and individuals achieve financial success. 

Joe's direct, entertaining, and simple approach comes as a breath of fresh air in a jargon filled industry and has gained him a large following via his social media channels Internationally.

Whether you're just starting your financial journey or are a seasoned investor, Joe's insights and expertise can help you achieve your financial goals.

Follow Joe on Instagram at @joe_familywealth101 to s...

The workplace can be a really demanding, ruthless, even cutthroat environment for so many reasons… 
 
•    Perhaps you're surrounded by office politics…
•    You may have a particularly demanding boss known for "drive-bys" or last minute decisions that suddenly triple your workload… 
•    Your business is in an industry that has a culture of working long hours, working evenings and working weekends … 
•    Maybe you work in an environment where the pressure and the stakes are high such as investment bankers who could lose millions in one bad trade, or surgeons who literally have people's lives in their hands… 
 
You pr...

Tara is back, this time discussing her incredibly inspiring personal story of growing a business while essentially being a single mom and all the challenges, life lessons, and struggles that all that entails. 

In this episode Rachel and Tara discuss: 

- Why Tara initially reached out to Rachel and David for help.

- The struggles of raising 2 small kids with a husband travelling 75% of the time, growing her business, having minimal support and feeling utterly alone and unloved in her marriage.

- How her dad leaving when she was 12, left her fa...

To say Episode 83 is an absolute lifesaver for parents everywhere would be a drastic understatement! 

In this episode, Rachel welcomes Tara Mitchell of The Gentle Sleep Specialist for an earth shattering conversation where the two blow the lid off of Pandora's box on all things from being a mummy to running a business to baby sleep to toddler sleep to child sleep…

They discuss:

-Tara and her story… how she got into paediatric sleep and sleep consulting

-How nothing prepared Tara for motherhood, especially the first few months 

-Tara's proces...

We drill ourselves into the ground, going all out in work, then partying or escaping on holiday to blow off steam, or else going all in on our fitness and health goals, essentially running our life like one big campaign. 

Work or life is crazy and we think we just need to knuckle down and get the thing done because there's light at the end of the tunnel and then finally we can relax.

We can pull this nonsense off in our early 20's and 30's, but eventually we pay a heavy price, often in t...

When it comes to money and wealth creation, women are unable to easily access relevant, smart, empowering information and be able to understand what to do with their finances themselves.

Essentially we've created this whole ecosystem of advisors and bankers and they're all predominantly men and they speak predominantly to men and while there's such an amazing amount of information, a lot of it is technical and very focused, and finding how to approach investing and portfolio management yourself is almost impossible.

Alison Simmons, investment banker and founder of F3 Collective is here to change...

"What if we grow up with the construct of, we find our paths by being on it?"

In this episode Rachel and Katrina dig into: 

-Katrina's own journey and how she has created the vision and $25m+ business 

-Why success isn't saying yes to the thing that's true to you but saying yes when you're scared and terrified and doing it anyway. 

-Why the simple, basic questions are the ones that unlock everything and the one question that was most difficult for Rachel to answer when she was in the midst of...