If you’ve recently gone through a major life transition—whether it’s a divorce, an empty nest, or a career that no longer fits—you might be looking in the mirror and wondering, "Who am I anymore?"

When life shifts out from under you, it’s easy to feel exhausted, frustrated, and stuck in survival mode. You spend your days worrying about the future, catastrophising scenarios, and wondering why you can't just get it together.

In this episode, we are dismantling the myth that you are broken or doing life wrong. Using the principles of self-co...

If you’ve recently navigated a major life transition—a divorce, career change, empty nest, or caregiving season—it’s easy to feel like you’re stuck living in the aftermath of your own life. But you aren’t broken, and you haven't run out of good options.

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating brain science behind why we feel stuck, how our subconscious beliefs from childhood run the show, and how to retrain your Reticular Activating System (RAS) to start spotting new possibilities today.

You hold editorial rights over your life—and we're just get...

Have you been through a major life change and found yourself wondering, Who am I anymore?

Maybe a divorce, relationship breakdown, career setback, or unexpected life event has left you feeling lost, questioning your decisions, and struggling with confidence.

You used to know who you were. You trusted yourself. You felt capable. And now, even simple decisions can leave you second-guessing everything.

You want to feel like yourself again. But how do you rebuild your confidence and self-trust when so much has changed?

In this episode of This Daring...

Most women think feeling like themselves again requires a big life change. It does not. In this episode, I share the three things that actually move the needle: seeing what you are thinking, stopping the belief that every thought is true, and practicing a new thought on purpose. I also walk you through a simple thought download you can do this week.

Inside this episode:

- Why you can have everything you said you wanted and still feel checked out

- The real reason your feelings do not come from your circumstances

How to Build Self-Trust and Stop Second-Guessing Your Decisions

What if you’re not afraid of making the wrong decision—but of how you’ll treat yourself afterward?

You want to change careers, start the business, date again or finally say what you need. But the possibility of regret keeps you researching, overthinking and asking everyone else what they would do.

Meanwhile, another month passes, and you’re still having the same conversation with yourself.

In this episode of This Daring Adventure, we explore how to build self-trust, overcome indecision and move for...

Your dreams can be incredibly inconvenient.

They don’t care about your age, your schedule, your responsibilities, what other people think, or whether pursuing them fits neatly into the life you’ve already built.

And maybe that’s the point.

In this episode, I’m talking about what happens when you stop asking your dreams to become more convenient—and start becoming deeply inconvenient in your pursuit of them.

We’ll talk about why we become so good at being reasonable, responsible and easy to accommodate, why your brain naturally re...

Argue for Your Greatness

What if you stopped building such a convincing case for your limitations—and started arguing for your greatness instead?

Your brain is very good at collecting evidence for why you can’t change: I’m too old. I’m not confident. I’ve always been this way. I don’t trust myself. I don’t know what I want.

But those aren’t necessarily facts. They may be conclusions you’ve practiced believing.

In this episode, we explore why your brain defaults to the familiar, why becoming a new version of y...

What if nothing is terribly wrong with your life… but you still know something needs to change?

Your job is fine. Your relationship is fine. Your life looks pretty good on paper.

And yet, underneath it all, there’s that quiet question:

Is this it?

In this episode, we’re talking about one of the hardest kinds of stuck — when your life isn’t bad enough to force a change, but deep down, you know you don’t want to keep living exactly like this.

We’ll talk about why “fine” can...

What if the freedom you’re looking for has less to do with changing your life—and more to do with changing how you meet it?

In this episode, inspired by the timeless ideas in Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations, we’re talking about how to become harder to knock off yourself.

You’ll learn four simple practices to help you:

What if there’s nothing wrong with you—and you’re not doing life wrong?

In this episode of This Daring Adventure, I’m sharing 10 things I wish I had understood much earlier about my brain, my emotions, my power, and what it means to be human.

We’re talking about why you don’t have to believe everything you think, why uncomfortable emotions aren’t a problem to solve, why your past doesn’t get to determine what happens next, and why you have far more power over your life than you may realize.

I also shar...

What if fear didn't mean stop?

What if a problem didn't have to become a problem?

And what if you didn't need to have an opinion about everything happening around you?

In this episode of This Daring Adventure, I'm sharing three simple ideas that have changed the way I think, feel, and show up in my life:

These ideas have helped me...

What if changing your life doesn't always require doing more?

In this episode, I'm sharing three simple practices that have had a powerful impact on how I feel, how I show up, and the results I'm creating in my life.

We talk about processing emotions instead of resisting or reacting to them, using a simple breathing practice to calm your nervous system, and one slightly "woo" practice that has helped me create more gratitude, openness, and possibility.

These are practices I use in my own life—and versions of this work are at th...

Many of us build our identity around a role—a job, a relationship, parenting, caregiving, or a title we've held for years.

But what happens when that role ends?

In this episode, I share a message from an 81-year-old listener who was unexpectedly forced into retirement after working her entire life. What she is experiencing isn't really a retirement problem. It's an identity transition.

We'll explore why losing a role can feel so disorienting, the lie our culture tells us about aging and usefulness, and how to begin creating meaning in a chapter yo...

What if audacity isn't arrogance?

What if it's self-trust?

In this episode of This Daring Adventure, we're reclaiming a word that women have been taught to fear. So many of us have spent years waiting—for the right time, more confidence, more certainty, or someone else's permission.

But what if the life you want is waiting for you to decide?

We'll explore why midlife women often abandon their own desires, how fear and second-guessing keep us playing small, and why confidence is created through action—not before it.

If you...

How many years have you spent quietly putting yourself on hold?

Waiting for confidence. Waiting for certainty. Waiting for the “right” time. Waiting for someone—or something—to finally choose you.

In this episode of This Daring Adventure, I’m talking about one of the sneakiest ways women stay stuck: waiting to be chosen instead of choosing themselves.

We explore why so many women postpone their dreams, desires, and next chapter—and how fear, people-pleasing, and the primitive brain keep us waiting for permission.

If you’ve ever thought:

You’re not stuck. You’re practiced.

If you’ve been feeling like nothing is changing… like you keep starting and stopping… like you should be further along by now—this episode will shift how you see everything.

Because the problem isn’t your motivation, discipline, or ability.

The problem is the emotional pattern you’ve been rehearsing on repeat.

In this episode, I break down why you feel stuck (in a way you’ve likely never heard before) and how your brain and body work together to keep you in the same cycle—eve...

Everyone told you to be realistic.

I'm telling you that's exactly what's been holding you back.

In this episode, we're talking about the one thing every person who has ever built something extraordinary had in common — they believed before the evidence arrived. They committed before the outcome was guaranteed. They were, by every conventional measure, a little bit delusional.

And it worked.

This is the direct follow-on to last week's "Your Brain Is Lying To You" — and if you haven't listened to that one yet, go back and start there.

Th...

You wake up and it hits you before your eyes are even open. That low hum of wrongness. Nothing specific — just everything, all at once.

That feeling has a name.

And more importantly, it has a cause.

In this episode, I share the story of my client Sarah — a woman who had every reason to feel good about her life and couldn't. Not because something was wrong with her. Because something was wrong with her filter.

We cover:

• Why your brain isn't showing you reality — it's showing you what it's bee...

One of the most subtle ways we keep ourselves stuck is by arguing for our limitations.

We present evidence.

We explain the history.

We list all the reasons something won’t work.

And we do it so convincingly that it starts to feel like fact.

In this episode, I break down a powerful coaching moment with a client who kept insisting she didn’t know how, wasn’t confident enough, and had never been able to do it before.

But those statements weren’t facts — they were arguments...

Today I share a short episode after feeling weighed down by the news, especially events in Lebanon where I worked for eight years as I worry about former colleagues, the country, and the stray animals and pets left behind.

I reflect on an email from writer Sahil Bloom about a newspaper story in which a florist handed out coffee to people waiting outside a funeral home on a cold night, a gesture that deeply moved a mother mourning her 16-year-old son, illustrating the lesson to “just do the thing” you can do.

Over the years, I ha...

Most people think quitting happens in one big moment.

It doesn’t.

It happens quietly through little quits.

These are the tiny decisions we make every day to choose momentary comfort over long-term goals.

Skipping the workout.

Delaying the project.

Avoiding the uncomfortable conversation.

Each one seems harmless… but over time they add up.

In this episode, I explain:

• The difference between big quits and little quits

• Why your brain constantly offers excuses for quitting

• How small moments of...

Have you ever looked at your life and thought — I know better, so why doesn't it stick? Why can't I just... change?

If you keep bumping into the same thought patterns — the self-doubt, the second-guessing, the shrinking — this episode is going to reframe everything.

The problem isn't you. It's the method.

And once you understand the difference between managing your mind day to day and actually rewiring it at the root, you'll stop white-knuckling your way through change and start making it stick.

5 shifts covered in this episode

01 - Stop i...

You don’t have an action problem.

You have a thinking problem.

If you’ve been stuck in overthinking, waiting for motivation, or telling yourself you’ll “start next week”… this episode will show you exactly why—and what to do instead.

Because the truth is:

👉 You’re not stuck because you don’t know what to do.

👉 You’re stuck because of how you feel about doing it.

And until you understand that… nothing changes.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

Many women reach midlife and feel a quiet restlessness they can’t quite explain.

Their life may look good on paper.

They’ve built a career.

Raised children.

Supported partners and families.

Done all the things they were “supposed” to do.

But something inside them keeps whispering:

There has to be more.

In the final episode of the Reinvention Series, we explore a powerful question that most women never stop to ask:

What are you really hungry for?

Because the trut...

Many women in midlife believe the reason they feel stuck is something on the surface.

Their job.

Their weight.

Their productivity.

Their schedule.

So they try to fix those things.

They change careers.

They start new routines.

They try to be more disciplined.

But the stuck feeling eventually comes back.

Why?

Because the real issue is rarely the circumstance.

It’s the relationship you have with yourself.

In Episode 2 of the Reinvention Series, we...

If you feel stuck in midlife — in your career, marriage, body, or identity — this episode will change how you see yourself.

Most women believe they’re stuck because they lack motivation, confidence, or discipline.

But that’s not the real reason.

In this first episode of the 3-part Reinvention series, we break down:

Are you waiting to feel ready before you make a change?

In this episode, we challenge the belief that clarity, confidence, or motivation will arrive first — and then you’ll finally take action. The truth is: most people don’t stay stuck because they lack answers. They stay stuck because they’re waiting for emotional certainty before making a decision.

You’ll learn why readiness is a myth, how waiting quietly erodes self-trust, and what actually creates momentum in your life.

This episode will help you stop postponing change and start moving — even when you don...

Have you ever felt restless even though your life is objectively good?

You’re grateful. Stable. Calm.

But something feels underused — like there’s more in you that isn’t being expressed.

Most people assume this means they need a new job, a new plan, or a major life change.

In this episode, I explain why that’s usually the wrong conclusion.

You don’t necessarily want a different career.

You want expansion.

When your brain no longer has survival problems to solve, it starts searching fo...

In Episode 151, I discuss the concept of choosing between the pain of discipline and the pain of regret.

Drawing inspiration from Jim Rohn's words, I emphasize that discipline is a part of identity creation rather than mere productivity.

The episode explores how regret often stems from unfulfilled promises made to oneself and offers practical advice on developing self-discipline through small, daily behaviors. I highlight the importance of self-trust and self-respect in transforming one's identity and living a more fulfilled life.

Listen in to discover actionable steps toward becoming the person you aspire to...

The quieter you become, the more you can hear.

In this episode of This Daring Adventure podcast, I'm introducing the Clarity Audit, a $29 one-time asynchronous session designed to identify patterns and nervous system habits that hinder decision-making and self-awareness.

Through a detailed intake form and personalized video analysis, I'll create actionable steps to help you gain clarity, reduce self-judgment, and build self-trust. I'll provide you with a 20-minute bespoke feedback video that you can refer back to any time you need it.

Book your Audit here

Have you ever said something you regret… and then spent hours replaying it in your mind like you can somehow undo it? In this episode of This Daring Adventure, Trista Guertin breaks down the truth about shame: it isn’t proof that you’re a good person, and it isn’t what creates growth. Shame is a thought pattern that keeps you stuck in self-attack, overthinking, and people-pleasing. You’ll learn why shame isn’t caused by what you did—it’s caused by what you’re thinking about what you did right now. Using the Life Coach School Model (C-T-F-A-R...

If you’ve been trying to change your habits, your mindset, or your life—and you keep falling back into old patterns—this episode will explain why. Sustainable change isn’t about more motivation or willpower. It’s about identity.

In this episode of This Daring Adventure, Trista shares how identity is created through the thoughts you repeatedly think about who you are, and why you can’t change what you’re doing without changing who you’re being.

You’ll learn how to identify your current identity, choose a new one on purpose, and bu...

Hard situations are unavoidable — family stress, grief, shared responsibilities, conflict, holidays, work projects, or major life transitions. What is optional is letting those moments damage the relationships that matter most.

In this episode of This Daring Adventure, we explore how to move through hard situations without losing connection, compassion, or yourself in the process.

This episode offers a grounded, practical framework for navigating emotionally charged situations with intention and care.

Rather than focusing on fixing others or controlling outcomes, this conversation centers on self-leadership: managing your thoughts, processing emotions, allowing discomfort, and choosing ho...

Every year, we hear the same thing:

“I hope this year brings you everything you want.”

But what if the year isn’t bringing you anything at all?

In this New Year’s Day episode, Trista challenges the quiet but powerful belief that time, circumstances, or January 1st will magically create change in our lives. Instead, she invites you into something far more empowering: ownership, intention, and agency.

This episode isn’t about resolutions, pressure, or “new year, new you.”

It’s about remembering that you are the creator of your life—not...

In this episode, we explore a powerful mindset shift for women who feel unappreciated, unsupported, or overlooked in their relationships and friendships. If you’ve ever found yourself waiting for someone else to make the plans, buy the flowers, initiate the call, or show you the love and attention you want… this episode is your wake-up call.

We ask one life-changing question:

Who better than you to give yourself what you need?

We unpack how much energy we lose when we wait, hope, complain, and expect others to behave differently — and the extraordinary power...

In this episode, we dive into the life-changing power of micro-actions—the tiny, consistent steps that reshape your identity, rebuild your confidence, and create massive change over time. If you're a woman in your 40s, 50s, or beyond who wants to reinvent herself but feels overwhelmed or stuck, this episode will give you the simplest, most effective path forward.

You'll learn why small actions compound, how micro-decisions shape your future self, and how to use these tiny steps to become the woman you want to be—without burnout, pressure, or perfectionism.

What You’ll Learn in Thi...

In this episode of This Daring Adventure podcast, hosted by mindset mentor and life coach Trista Guertin, the focus is on 'The Illusion of Safety.'

Inspired by Tony Robbins' concept of human needs, especially certainty, Trista explores how our quest for external predictability often holds us back.

She contrasts external certainty—control, comfort, predictability—with internal certainty—self-trust, confidence, groundedness.

Highlighting that real security comes from within, Trista shares actionable tips through the three pillars of inner certainty: self-trust, emotional regulation, and intentional thinking.

Additionally, she offers daily practices to help s...

Stop Asking Why You Think That

If you’ve ever caught yourself spiraling in negative thoughts, wondering “Why am I like this?”—this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, Trista breaks down one of the most common traps in thought work: the endless search for why.

You’ll learn why analyzing your thoughts isn’t the same as managing them—and how constantly asking “why” actually keeps you stuck in self-judgment and confusion.

Through a powerful coaching story and practical tools, you’ll discover how to:

Do you ever feel like your emotions are too much?

In this episode, we unpack the truth behind emotional “overreaction.”

You’ll discover that you’re not too emotional.

We’ll talk about why emotions sometimes linger even after you think you’ve processed them, how judgment keeps you stuck, and the powerful shift that happens when you start listening to yourself instead of minimizing what you feel.

If you’ve ever been told you’re too sensitive or found yourself snapping at someone after saying you were “fine,” this episode will change the way...

In this episode, we explore what to do when it still hurts — when the past still lingers, when you’re replaying what someone did, and when you can’t quite let go.

Whether it’s a friend who betrayed you, a boss who fired you, or a parent who didn’t give you what you needed, I'll show you how we unintentionally keep the pain alive by using other people as evidence that we’re not enough.

If you’ve ever felt jealous, stuck, or unfairly treated, this episode will show you why the pain persists — and...