What if the thing giving you confidence, connection, and status… is also slowly dismantling your identity?

In this episode, I sit down with Rich Casement ex-sales leader and someone who quite literally drank for a living—to unpack what happens when the thing you’re known for becomes the thing you have to walk away from.

Rich built his world around alcohol.

Then, one day at his kitchen table, he hit rock bottom with a thought that changed everything: “They’d be better off without me.”
That moment led to his clean break and to running

But here’s what we explore together:
Running can be therapeutic… but it’s not therapy.

We dig into:

• How identity gets wrapped up in addiction and achievement

• The quiet danger of being “the fun one” in the room

• Why healing isn’t found in swapping vices—but facing yourself

• Coaching tools to build momentum when motivation is gone

• What Rich believes every runner—and every non-drinker—needs to hear

BIG NEWS: Rich is coming back for 3 sessions to coach me through a real 12-week transformation. This episode? It’s the start line.

Whether you're questioning your relationship with alcohol, trying to build a habit that sticks, or just running from an old version of yourself… this one’s for you.

I HAVE A FAVOR TO ASK YOU:

We’ve made 10 episodes. And truthfully, I’m still figuring this thing out.

Are the intros too long?
Should they live in a separate episode?
Are you here for the backstory, the coaching, the challenge… or something else entirely?

I want this podcast to serve you.
Its meant to be "COME WITH ME" not "LOOK AT ME "
I want You to be coached by the show.

So I’ve created a short, anonymous survey.
It’s your space to tell me what’s working, what’s not, and what you need more of.

SURVEY LINK HERE

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This show is evolving.
Coach Me If You Can is just the training ground.

Take a Deep Breath

with Elissa Davies

What do you do when your system is in overdrive — when you’re halfway up a cliff, on a high-stakes mission, or lying awake at 3am with your thoughts on a loop?

In this first-ever recorded episode of Coach Me If You Can, I sat down with Elissa Davies — a special mission pilot turned breathwork coach — to explore how we can access calm when life pushes us into the panic zone. We talk about the difference between stretch and overwhelm, how resilience is built through repetition, and why breath is your most underused superpower.

Since our conversation, I’ve been experimenting. Box breathing at night? Surprisingly effective (still not a habit). Allocating “worry time”? A game-changer. The physiological sigh? Feels weird… but it works. This episode left me with tools — and questions — that I’m still sitting with. And yes, I need to invite her back.

We also cover:

• Burnout and recovery in high-pressure careers

• How to notice your breathing and what it’s telling you

• Triage for your thoughts: control, influence, or accept

• The science behind breathing and heart rate

• How to build small breathwork moments into busy days

Whether you're a parent, a high-performer, or just trying to sleep better — this one’s for you.

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Episode 9: Mindset, Doing My Best, and Proud of It — with Mark Carolan

What if the story you tell yourself is the single biggest factor shaping your life—not your circumstances, not your achievements, not even your setbacks?

In this episode, I sit down with Mark Carolan, transformational coach and ex-banker, to get real about the stories we weave, the identities we cling to, and why so many of us measure our worth by external validation. Together, we peel back layers around burnout, performance-driven self-worth, and the quiet power of simply being proud of doing your best (even if life feels like controlled chaos).

We dig deep into:

• How childhood and societal expectations shape our internal narratives

• The trap of tying self-worth to performance

• What it really means to come home to yourself, no matter your job or life stage

• Practical coaching tools to rewire limiting beliefs and break the cycle of “never enough”

• Mark’s billboard message for everyone feeling lost: “You’re doing your best. Be proud of yourself.”

Whether you’re feeling stuck, battling imposter syndrome, or simply want to turn the volume down on your inner critic, this episode will leave you with actionable ideas—and a bit more self-compassion.

Coach Me If You Can is not about perfection. It’s about progress in the middle of real, everyday chaos. If I can find growth in the mess, so can you.

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