The Jessica Cooke Podcast

Jessica Cooke

Welcome to the Jessica Cooke Podcast! This show is for women over 40 who want to get fit, break free from unhealthy habits, dump diet-culture & unleash the legend inside! Learn from Jessie Cooke, who over the past 16 years has helped thousands of women over 40 get fit, break free from their unhealthy habits, ditch diet culture, and unleash their inner legend. For many years, Jessica struggled with her own health—three stone overweight, trapped by her unhealthy habits, overwhelmed and stressed out. As of 2023, Jessica has served over 6,779 women through her Thrive Coaching Program. This show will help take you from from feeling unfit, unhealthy, and stressed out to being fit, healthy, and free from the unhealthy habits currently holding you back—without wasting your precious time or sacrificing any of the things you love! read less

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Episode 189: How to Thrive in Midlife with Alana Kirk

Episode 189: How to Thrive in Midlife with Alana Kirk

I’m so excited to introduce you to my guest on the show today, Alana Kirk, who is a certified coach, best-selling author and motivational speaker. Alana is chatting to me today about how to get out of survival mode and into thriving mode. As The Midlife Coach, she empowers women to thrive in, not just survive midlife, which today is a decades long stage from our 30's to our 60's. She supports women to find clarity, confidence and direction in the mayhem of midlife, in the areas of: relationships - including marriage, divorce, and post-divorce relationships.career - getting back, moving on, changing it upa new life stage - juggling family and career, post-family adventure, post-marriage adventure She is the best selling author of The Sandwich Years, and her latest book Midlife, redefined: Better, Bolder, Brighter is a self-guide so the reader ends up with her own bespoke midlife (wo)manual. An experienced speaker, Alana gives corporate talks and workshops, as well as running her own events. She writes a successful Substack newsletter called Your Midlife Matters. Alana is a regular contributor to newspapers and magazines, and guest on TV and radio. She can be found at www.themidlifecoach.org, on Instagram @‌midlifecoach and at https://alanakirk.substack.com/ For Alana's next online workshop Revive & Thrive, which is focussing on overwhelm, click https://www.themidlifecoach.org/revive&thrive

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Episode 189: How to Thrive in Midlife with Alana Kirk

Episode 189: How to Thrive in Midlife with Alana Kirk

I’m so excited to introduce you to my guest on the show today, Alana Kirk, who is a certified coach, best-selling author and motivational speaker. Alana is chatting to me today about how to get out of survival mode and into thriving mode. As The Midlife Coach, she empowers women to thrive in, not just survive midlife, which today is a decades long stage from our 30's to our 60's. She supports women to find clarity, confidence and direction in the mayhem of midlife, in the areas of: relationships - including marriage, divorce, and post-divorce relationships.career - getting back, moving on, changing it upa new life stage - juggling family and career, post-family adventure, post-marriage adventure She is the best selling author of The Sandwich Years, and her latest book Midlife, redefined: Better, Bolder, Brighter is a self-guide so the reader ends up with her own bespoke midlife (wo)manual. An experienced speaker, Alana gives corporate talks and workshops, as well as running her own events. She writes a successful Substack newsletter called Your Midlife Matters. Alana is a regular contributor to newspapers and magazines, and guest on TV and radio. She can be found at www.themidlifecoach.org, on Instagram @‌midlifecoach and at https://alanakirk.substack.com/ For Alana's next online workshop Revive & Thrive, which is focussing on overwhelm, click https://www.themidlifecoach.org/revive&thrive

Episode 188: How To Lose Weight Without The Weighing Scales

Episode 188: How To Lose Weight Without The Weighing Scales

Are you struggling to lose weight? I used to, too! For years! It wasn't until I stopped using weight loss as a goal, and ditched the weighing scales, that I actually went on to lose weight. In today's episode, I share with you the reasons why the weighing scales are holding you back and 5 steps to focus on instead. Click Play and let’s dive in

Episode 187: What diet and fitness changes should I make after 40?

Episode 187: What diet and fitness changes should I make after 40?

Are you feeling a bit stuck with your diet and exercise routines? Well, you're not alone! Sometimes it can feel like we're going around in circles, doing the same things over and over again without seeing much progress. But guess what? There's a solution! And it starts with making some changes. We're going to talk about all the tweaks and adjustments you might need to make to your fitness and food habits as you get older. What to dump, what to do more of…! If you're ready to break free from the same old routine that’s been holding you back, go ahead and hit play.

Episode 186: How To Build Habits using The Slight Edge Method

Episode 186: How To Build Habits using The Slight Edge Method

Do you struggle to implement healthy habits? I'm currently focusing on getting rid of my phone outside of work hours, and I'm reminding myself of a really terrific method called the Slight Edge Method. The Slight Edge Method helps you look at habit building in a really simple way and if you’re anything like me, you excel when things are broken down into simple steps. In today's episode, I share with you how this Slight Edge Method can help you create healthy habits and stick with them! Click ply and let’s dive in.

Episode 185: How To Lose Fat And Gain Muscle At The Same Time

Episode 185: How To Lose Fat And Gain Muscle At The Same Time

🏋️‍♀️🔥 Getting fit and losing fat doesn't need to be complicated. A simple shift in what you're doing currently can help you produce big results. If you're feeling sluggish and tired, if your clothes are tight, if you feel really unfit... and want to change that, this episode is for you. It's so much easier than you think to get fit and lose fat as a woman over 40. 💪🚀 💬

Episode 184: Want to be healthy? Try getting to know yourself

Episode 184: Want to be healthy? Try getting to know yourself

In this podcast episode, I'm diving into something really important: getting healthy by understanding yourself better. It's like figuring out why you do what you do and how that can help you break free from the unhealthy habits holding you back. For many years, I was so focused on trying harder and doing more, I never once took a step back and figured out what was driving me and why I was going around in loops. This episode may save you some time on your journey towards becoming fit and healthy. I hope you enjoy it. Click play and let's dive in!

Episode 183: Filling up on ‘Free Food’ doesn't fix the problem

Episode 183: Filling up on ‘Free Food’ doesn't fix the problem

Have you been trying to get healthy by focusing on your food? 🥗 I really struggled with my fitness and health for many years, and one of the reasons I stayed so stuck for so long was because I thought the solution was to be found somewhere in nutrition. 🤔 The answer isn’t to be found by focusing solely on food. 🍽️ In today’s episode, I chat with you about the common problems I see in weight loss programs and why I recommend you steer clear. 🚫 Click play and let’s dive in!

Episode 182: How much cardio do you need to do as a woman over 40?

Episode 182: How much cardio do you need to do as a woman over 40?

This is what we're chatting about in today's podcast episode. Save yourself time and get the most out of your workouts. Discover how to boost your metabolism, burn fat at rest, build lean muscle, and increase bone density in under 90 minutes per week. Click play and let's dive in.

Episode 181: Finding Freedom from Stress, Fear and Unhealthy Habits with Moira Geary

Episode 181: Finding Freedom from Stress, Fear and Unhealthy Habits with Moira Geary

Moira is referred to as a leading light for a new wave of Freedom Seekers! Over the course of two decades, her impactful work has empowered more than 20,000 individuals to liberate themselves from the shackles of stress, fear, worry, procrastination, self-sabotage, and overwhelm. Moira achieves this through her innovative techniques, grounded practicality, and the creation of certified training programs. In this enlightening conversation, I chat with Moira Geary on the transformative journey of breaking free from the constraints that hinder our progress—such as stress, fear, overwhelm, and unhealthy habits. Click play and let's dive in. Sign up to Moira’s Free 7 Day Positivity Project here: https://www.moirageary.com/pos-proj Contact Moira here: support@moirageary.com Moira’s Website: https://www.moirageary.com/

Episode 180: These Boundaries will 10X The Quality of Your Life

Episode 180: These Boundaries will 10X The Quality of Your Life

In this episode, I'm diving into the art of setting boundaries and how it can transform your life for the better. 🌿 I never used to have boundaries; I used to think boundaries were just physical. Because of this I used to feel frustrated, tired and angry often. I felt fed up and not in the driving seat of my own life, rather on a hamster wheel. My life 10xed when I learned and implemented all the different types of ways you can have boundaries in your life. Now I love boundaries; they're so cool! They give you such freedom in your life to live life on your terms. I became so much happier and content when I implemented them. Click play and let’s dive in

Episode 179: Escaping the Weekend Alcohol Routine: A Conversation with Karen Coakley

Episode 179: Escaping the Weekend Alcohol Routine: A Conversation with Karen Coakley

In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Karen Coakley, the driving force behind Kenmare Foodies. Our conversation delves into breaking from unhealthy habits, navigating the complexities of diet culture, nurturing gut health, addressing our relationship with alcohol, and much more. Karen's insights are truly inspiring, and I'm confident you'll find her perspective invaluable for enriching your own life. You can contact Karen at kenmarefoodietours@gmail.com or visit her website: https://kenmarefoodies.com/ Click play and let’s dive in. Want to Get Fit, Break Free From Unhealthy Habits, Dump Diet-culture & Unleash Your Inner Legend? I publish a FREE weekly Newsletter for busy women over 40 In it, I share with you all my best tips and strategies that will help transform your life. ✉️ Join the “Jessica Cooke ” Newsletter Here: https://bit.ly/3wEk43X SOCIALS & WEBSITE: 🌍 W E B S I T E: https://jessicacooke.ie 📸 I N S T A G R A M: / jessicacooke 📱 T I K T O K: / jessicacookee C O N T A C T: jessica@jessicacooke.ie

Episode 178: How I Overcame Disordered Eating Caused by Dieting

Episode 178: How I Overcame Disordered Eating Caused by Dieting

Have you ever wondered if you might be dealing with disordered eating? 🤔 Do you catch yourself in cycles of dieting, restriction, or bingeing? 🍽️💔 Perhaps you've felt shame and guilt around food? 😞 I've been there, and trust me, you're not alone. In today's podcast episode, I'm getting real about my journey with disordered eating. I share with you how to recognise the warning signs and red flags and the steps to take to break free. Click play and let’s dive in. Want to Get Fit, Break Free From Unhealthy Habits, Dump Diet-culture & Unleash Your Inner Legend? I publish a FREE weekly Newsletter for busy women over 40 In it, I share with you all my best tips and strategies that will help transform your life. ✉️ Join the “Jessica Cooke ” Newsletter Here: https://bit.ly/3wEk43X SOCIALS & WEBSITE: 🌍 W E B S I T E: https://jessicacooke.ie 📸 I N S T A G R A M: / jessicacooke 📱 T I K T O K: / jessicacookee C O N T A C T: jessica@jessicacooke.ie

Episode 177: How to break free from unhealthy habits and navigate change as a woman over 40

Episode 177: How to break free from unhealthy habits and navigate change as a woman over 40

Special guest Psychotherapist Trisha Mach Hale is joining me on the podcast today from Mind and Body Works. Trisha is talking to me about how to break free from unhealthy habits and navigate change. Trisha is a Psychotherapist and Supervisor working in private practice in Galway since 2006. In 2019, she went into partnership with Mind and Body Works, which operates two Psychotherapy and Counseling Centers in Dublin, and opened a centre in Woodquay, with a new centre now opened on Dominic Street, Galway. They have a team of over 50 Psychotherapists and Psychologists who offer counselling to adults, couples, adolescents, and children. They offer a wide range of therapies, including CBT, EMDR, and Art Therapy. Her contact details are: Galway 091 725 750 galway@mindandbodyworks.com

Episode 176: Stress & Me: My two weekly rituals to that help me punch stress in the face

Episode 176: Stress & Me: My two weekly rituals to that help me punch stress in the face

Did you know that 80% of people surveyed by Aware recently said they feel anxious? Stress is huge amongst women over 40. In fact 49% of women over 40 don’t exercise and cite being overwhelmed by too much to do as the reason. There are two rituals I follow every week. In today’s episode I share these rituals with you. Click play and let’s dive in. Want to Get Fit, Break Free From Unhealthy Habits, Dump Diet-culture & Unleash Your Inner Legend? I publish a FREE weekly Newsletter for busy women over 40 In it, I share with you all my best tips and strategies that will help transform your life. ✉️ Join the “Jessica Cooke ” Newsletter Here: https://bit.ly/3wEk43X SOCIALS & WEBSITE: 🌍 W E B S I T E: https://jessicacooke.ie 📸 I N S T A G R A M: / jessicacooke 📱 T I K T O K: / jessicacookee C O N T A C T: jessica@jessicacooke.ie

Episode 175: If it's making you miserable, you're not doing it right.

Episode 175: If it's making you miserable, you're not doing it right.

If the journey feels miserable, then you’re not doing it right. You don't need to feel miserable on your quest to getting fit and healthy. If you're following a program right now that is doing just that, my bet is it's part of the one big problem, which is the weight loss industry...which is so obsessed and focused on food, how could it now make you feel miserable! 😩 If you're sick and tired of the food obsession and sick and tired of feeling like you have to restrict and diet in order to get fit and healthy, this one is for you. Click play and let’s dive in

Episode 174: Unshackling the Chains: Breaking Free from Alcohol's Grip

Episode 174: Unshackling the Chains: Breaking Free from Alcohol's Grip

Do you secretly hate alcohol and wish it wasn't a part of your life? 🤔 Have you ever woken up on a Sunday morning and dreamed about a world where you didn't drink? 🌅 That’s exactly what I used to do before I stopped drinking. In today's episode, I chat with you about my journey with alcohol, what it's like not drinking, and how choosing not to drink will affect your life. 🎙️ I hope you enjoy this episode on alcohol. Click play and let’s dive in🚫🍷 #SoberLiving #BreakTheChains #fitover40

Episode 173: This Mindset Shift changes the game

Episode 173: This Mindset Shift changes the game

Do you wish you were more consistent? This simple mindset hack has changed the game for me, and I apply it to everything! It has helped me become really consistent and show up when I say I will. It's a game-changer, and I want to share it with you. Click play and let’s dive in🎙️

Episode 172: I don’t know who needs to hear this but stress is stealing from you

Episode 172: I don’t know who needs to hear this but stress is stealing from you

Do you often feel stressed out? 😟 Do you worry about things and then wish you didn't worry so much? 😓 I used to feel so stressed out and anxious, especially when I had a problem to deal with or something in my life wasn't going well. Worse, I would turn to food and alcohol, which meant not only was I stressed out but overweight and unhealthy too! Talk about problem stacking! If you can relate to this, today's podcast episode is for you, click play and let’s dive in🎙️

Episode 171: Reminder: The solution isn't at the end of a glass of wine or the bottom of a crisp packet

Episode 171: Reminder: The solution isn't at the end of a glass of wine or the bottom of a crisp packet

🎙️ Do you struggle with late-night snacking? 🌙 Do you wish you didn't drink so much alcohol? 🍷 Do you comfort eat? 🍔 Today's episode is for you if it is. I used to struggle massively with turning to food and alcohol to unwind, destress, relax, celebrate... you name it! 🔄 I want to share with you the steps I took to get rid of both out of my life and how you can do it too. It is possible. Click play to listen to this episode! 🎧

Episode 170: Do You Struggle with Consistency in Exercise? Try This

Episode 170: Do You Struggle with Consistency in Exercise? Try This

Do you struggle with consistency in exercise? 🏋️‍♀️ Do you stop and start, go great for a few weeks, and then find yourself beginning to backtrack? 🔄 This is a really common problem, and one I used to have myself. I'd go great for a while and then all of a sudden be like 'What, where did my workouts go? How did that happen'??! I'm going to share with you in this episode tips that have helped me so much! Click play and let's dive in!