The GROWing Pair - Real Talk on Change, Confidence and Personal Growth

Isaac Goldfarb and James Edge
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The GROWing Pair is a real-talk podcast about change, confidence, and personal growth. Hosted by life coach Isaac Goldfarb and writer James Edge, each episode explores the messy, powerful process of becoming more of who you are — through life’s challenges, mindset shifts, and moments that shape us.We talk about navigating change, rebuilding self-belief, emotional resilience, relationships, and the day-to-day experiences that lead to lasting growth. Whether you're feeling stuck, evolving, or just curious, The GROWing Pair is here to help you grow with heart and humour.

  1. 10/13/2025

    E30: How often do you practice self-reflection? We share our insight on the topic and some podcast news...

    In this episode we discuss the practice of self-reflection - our perspective on what it is, why it can be beneficial, why it can be hard, and share our own personal insight. We also reflect on our podcast journey so far hitting the 30 episodes mark, and announce some podcast news... 🎧 Tune in to: Hear our perspectives on the practice of self-reflection Think about your own reflection process and how it can help you Hear an update on the GROWing Pair podcast... Let’s reflect, learn and GROW together ✨ #TheGROWingPair #Podcast #LifeCoaching #SelfAwareness #PersonalDevelopment #SelfReflection #Reflecting #RealTalk #PersonalGrowth #Coaching Check our website: https://thegrowingpair.com/ Isaac Goldfarb - Matara Life Coaching https://mataralifecoaching.com Email: mataralifecoaching@gmail.com Instagram: @mataralifecoaching James Edge - V-V Edge Coaching https://v-vedgecoaching.co.uk/ Email: james@v-vedgecoaching.co.uk Instagram & TikTok: @vvedgecoaching

    14 min

  2. 10/06/2025

    E29: AI & Neurodiversity - some parallels? A new perspective with Derek Crager

    In this episode, we were joined by Derek Crager, founder of Practical AI and creator of Pocket Mentor. Late-diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, Derek has turned his challenges into strengths—building tools that help people grow, learn, and thrive in real life. Tune in to: - Hear Derek's story on his late diagnosis and how that impacted him - Learn more about how the neurodivergent mind works and crossovers with AI - Reflect on how well you understand your own mind, and your approach to communication and treating others Let’s reflect, learn and GROW together ✨ Derek Crager - Founder & CEO of Practical AI – Creator of Pocket Mentor – Author of ‘Human First AI’. Email: dc@practicalai.app LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amazonleadership/ Meeting Calendar: https://derek.practicalai.app Isaac Goldfarb - Matara Life Coaching https://mataralifecoaching.com Email: mataralifecoaching@gmail.com Instagram: @mataralifecoaching James Edge - V-V Edge Coaching https://v-vedgecoaching.co.uk/ Email: james@v-vedgecoaching.co.uk Instagram & TikTok: @vvedgecoaching #TheGROWingPair #Podcast #LifeCoaching #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #AutismAcceptance #AI #Innovation #AIAssistedLearning #NeuroTech #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #Self-Development

    26 min

  3. 09/29/2025

    E28: What are our fears? How do we deal with them? We reveal all!

    In this episode we really show vulnerability - we reveal some of our fears, discuss where they come from, how we deal with them, and explore new perspectives. 🎧 Tune in to: Hear our personal fears & how we manage them Reflect on your own fears and where they come from Discover new perspectives to help you deal with them Let’s reflect, learn and GROW together ✨ #TheGROWingPair #Podcast #LifeCoaching #SelfAwareness #PersonalDevelopment #Fears #RealTalk #PersonalGrowth #Coaching Check our website: https://thegrowingpair.com/ Isaac Goldfarb - Matara Life Coaching https://mataralifecoaching.com Email: mataralifecoaching@gmail.com Instagram: @mataralifecoaching James Edge - V-V Edge Coaching https://v-vedgecoaching.co.uk/ Email: james@v-vedgecoaching.co.uk Instagram & TikTok: @vvedgecoaching

    16 min

  4. 09/22/2025

    E27: Scared to ask for things? What stops us requesting things from others?

    In this episode we explore the topic of asking for things and making requests of others. We discuss a few examples, from asking for a pay rise at work to making requests to your partner in a relationship, and look into what drives us and blocks us in these situations. We also look at what role emotion plays, as well as our reaction to a 'yes' or 'no' to our request... ✨ Whether you're a coach, just curious, or navigating your own growth journey, there’s something in here for you 🙂 🎧 Tune in: To help you reflect on whether you find it hard to ask for things and make requests of others To help you reflect on what blocks you asking for what you want To hear some tips to help you manage these situations Let’s discuss, reflect, and grow together ✨ #TheGROWingPair #Podcast #LifeCoaching #SelfAwareness #SelfDevelopment #SelfCare #SelfImprovement #RealTalk #PersonalGrowth #Coaching Check our website: https://thegrowingpair.com/ Isaac Goldfarb - Matara Life Coaching https://mataralifecoaching.com Email: mataralifecoaching@gmail.com Instagram: @mataralifecoaching James Edge - V-V Edge Coaching https://v-vedgecoaching.co.uk/ Email: james@v-vedgecoaching.co.uk Instagram: @vvedgecoaching

    15 min

  5. 09/15/2025

    E26: Do you usually say 'yes' or 'no' to new opportunities? Do you usually use your 'gut' or 'mind' to make decisions?

    In this episode we go deeper into how we make decisions, what moves us to action, and how often we say 'yes' or 'no' to new opportunities. We discuss our personal process for decision making, and whether we use our 'gut' or our 'mind' to help us make decisions, as well as touch on 'yes' or 'no' in relation to setting boundaries, and whether saying 'yes' or 'no' are actually two forms of helping you take action towards your goals. ✨ Whether you're a coach, just curious, or navigating your own growth journey, there’s something in here for you 🙂 🎧 Tune in: To help you reflect on whether you usually say 'yes' or 'no' to new opportunities and whether its benefitting you To help you reflect on whether you usually use your 'gut' or 'mind' to make decisions and whether that is serving you well Let’s discuss, reflect, and grow together ✨ #thegrowingpair #lifecoaching #podcasts #selfcare #personalgrowth #selfdevelopment #gutfeeling #yesorno Check our website: https://thegrowingpair.com/ Isaac Goldfarb - Matara Life Coaching https://mataralifecoaching.com Email: mataralifecoaching@gmail.com Instagram: @mataralifecoaching James Edge - V-V Edge Coaching https://v-vedgecoaching.co.uk/ Instagram & TikTok: @vvedgecoaching Email: james@v-vedgecoaching.co.uk

    13 min

  6. 09/08/2025

    E25: Can AI be our Life Coach or Therapist? What kind of relationship do you have with AI? Expert Emma Shepherd helps us explore this more..

    In this episode our guest speaker - AI expert Emma Shepherd - helps us learn more about AI, how it works, how it's used, and what we still need to be conscious of and careful with, as it continues to grow in usage with people around the world. As we probe into the pros and cons of using AI, we discuss how much it can play a human role, like a coach, therapist or friend to us, and what the potential dangers of a relationship like this could be, as well as our own views on what the future could look like. ✨ Whether you're a coach, just curious, or navigating your own growth journey, there’s something in here for you 🙂 🎧 Tune in: To hear our guest speaker Emma Shepherd give us more insight into AI and its uses Our own experiences of using AI and the pros & cons of using it in Life Coaching and Therapy Our discussion of how much of a human role it can play, and what kind of relationship we can have with it To help you reflect on your own usage of and relationship with AI Let’s discuss, reflect, and grow together ✨ #TheGROWingPair #LifeCoachingPodcast #AI #Humanity #chatgpt #Therapy #RealTalk #PersonalGrowth #Coaching Check our website: https://thegrowingpair.com/ Emma Shepherd - Guest Speaker Website: https://aiadvantageacademy.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmacs/ Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/buddies Isaac Goldfarb - Matara Life Coaching https://mataralifecoaching.com Email: mataralifecoaching@gmail.com Instagram: @mataralifecoaching James Edge - V-V Edge Coaching https://v-vedgecoaching.co.uk/ Instagram & TikTok: @vvedgecoaching Email: james@v-vedgecoaching.co.uk

    29 min

  7. 09/01/2025

    E24: We go deeper into the feelings of overwhelm & underwhelm - how much does expectation play a role?

    In this episode we discuss the feeling of overwhelm, what it is, different scenarios it arises in, as well as feeling its opposite - underwhelm. We share our experience of feeling both emotions, discuss whether we can control it, how much expectation plays a role in bringing these emotions on, and how we can help manage them going forwards. ✨ Whether you're a coach, just curious, or navigating your own growth journey, there’s something in here for you 🙂 🎧 Tune in: To hear our interpretation of feeling overwhelmed and underwhelmed Our experience of when these emotions arise and our insight into what part our expectations play a role To help you reflect on when you are feeling over or underwhelmed and how you can manage it Let’s discuss, reflect, and grow together ✨ #TheGROWingPair #LifeCoachingPodcast #Overwhelm #Underwhelm #Expectations #ManagingExpectations #SelfCare #SelfImprovement #RealTalk #PersonalGrowth #Coaching Check our website: https://thegrowingpair.com/ Isaac Goldfarb - Matara Life Coaching https://mataralifecoaching.com Email: mataralifecoaching@gmail.com Instagram: @mataralifecoaching James Edge - V-V Edge Coaching https://v-vedgecoaching.co.uk/ Email: james@v-vedgecoaching.co.uk Instagram: @vvedgecoaching

    15 min

  8. 08/25/2025

    E23: Why do we get frustrated for no reason?

    In this episode we dissect the common occurrence of feeling frustrated for the tiniest reason, knowing it's not the real reason for our frustration... We ask ourselves - what's the real reason in those moments? How can we be more aware of our frustration? And what can we do to snap out of it and be in a more positive mood? ✨ Whether you're a coach, just curious, or navigating your own growth journey, there’s something in here for you 🙂 🎧 Tune in: To hear our views on why we sometimes have that background feeling of frustration Our own examples of feeling frustrated day to day and how we catch ourselves in that moment Potential tips on how to raise awareness in that moment and get into a more positive frame of mind Let’s discuss, reflect, and grow together ✨ #TheGROWingPair #LifeCoachingPodcast #Friends #Friendship #SelfCare #RealTalk #PersonalGrowth #Coaching Check our website: https://thegrowingpair.com/ Isaac Goldfarb - Matara Life Coaching https://mataralifecoaching.com Email: mataralifecoaching@gmail.com Instagram: @mataralifecoaching James Edge - V-V Edge Coaching https://v-vedgecoaching.co.uk/ Email: james@v-vedgecoaching.co.uk Instagram: @vvedgecoaching

    12 min
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The GROWing Pair is a real-talk podcast about change, confidence, and personal growth. Hosted by life coach Isaac Goldfarb and writer James Edge, each episode explores the messy, powerful process of becoming more of who you are — through life’s challenges, mindset shifts, and moments that shape us.We talk about navigating change, rebuilding self-belief, emotional resilience, relationships, and the day-to-day experiences that lead to lasting growth. Whether you're feeling stuck, evolving, or just curious, The GROWing Pair is here to help you grow with heart and humour.

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