The Life You Deserve with Coach Ricky

Ricky Fernandez
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What if you stopped settling for less than the life you truly deserve? The Life You Deserve is a podcast designed for high achievers who feel stuck, burned out, or unfulfilled—even when life looks successful on paper. You’ll gain powerful tools to take back your time, set boundaries, and build habits that prioritize your well-being without sacrificing your ambition. From creating work-life balance to overcoming fear and self-doubt, this podcast delivers actionable coaching strategies to help you make lasting changes in your life—so you can stop living by default and start living by design. You deserve more. Let’s create it together.

  1. 05/27/2025

    The Kind of Vacation That Actually Helps

    What if your next vacation wasn't about escaping your life, but changing how you see it? In this episode, I unpack a major shift I had during a recent family trip to California, and the surprising difference between a trip that numbs you and one that helps you wake up. ✨ Why most vacations don't actually help you feel better ⚖️ How your brain uses predictability to keep you stuck 🚩 The power of a "perspective vacation" (and how to take one without breaking the bank) 🫠 What to reflect on when you're away to unlock clarity This is for anyone feeling like they lost track of their spark.

    The Kind of Vacation That Actually Helps

  2. 05/20/2025

    How to Break Up with your Inner Critic

    Ever catch yourself being your own harshest critic? That voice that picks apart every mistake, downplays every win, and keeps you stuck in a loop of self-doubt? You’re not alone. In this episode, I share the real, unfiltered story of how I learned to break up with my inner critic and why it’s one of the most powerful shifts I’ve ever made. 🔗 The subtle ways we become our own worst enemy 🧠 How this mindset blocks true growth 💥 Practical steps to build a healthier relationship with yourself If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only thing standing in your way, this one’s for you.

    How to Break Up with your Inner Critic

  3. 05/13/2025

    I Thought About Quitting Coaching

    🛑 Ever hit a wall in your work? The kind that makes you question everything? I have. In this episode, I share: 👉 Why I almost walked away from coaching (and why I’m still here) 👉 The real reason you might feel disconnected from your work 👉 How to recognize when a passion is evolving and what to do about it If you’ve ever questioned your path, this one’s for you.

    I Thought About Quitting Coaching

  4. 05/06/2025

    This 3-Word Question Saved My Sleep

    Overthinking isn’t just annoying, it’s exhausting 🧠💭 In today’s episode, I share a very personal story about how chronic overthinking used to hijack my sleep, peace, and decision-making, and the one question my therapist taught me that finally helped me break the cycle. Whether you find yourself spiraling at 3 a.m., replaying old conversations, or stuck in analysis paralysis around big life choices...this one’s for you. Here’s what we cover: ✨ Why overthinking used to be helpful, and why it isn’t anymore 🛑 The difference between helpful reflection and self-sabotage 🧘🏽‍♂️ A grounding technique to get back in the present moment ⏳ A 3-step method to make decisions without getting stuck You’re not broken. Your brain just learned a pattern. So let’s unlearn it together.

    This 3-Word Question Saved My Sleep

  5. 04/29/2025

    I’ve Been Really Stressed—This Is What Helped Most

    This week’s episode is a raw one. I open up about the stress I’ve been feeling lately—the kind that comes from things going right. It’s easy to forget that good changes still require nervous system regulation, and sometimes, the things we wanted most can throw us the most off balance. In this episode, I unpack: 🧠 Why success can feel overwhelming, not exciting 🔥 What “parts work” revealed about my internal stress cycle 🙏 The powerful role of gratitude in calming your nervous system 📓 Two tangible ways to practice gratitude when stress hits If you’ve ever felt confused about why you’re struggling even when things are technically going well, this one’s for you.

    I’ve Been Really Stressed—This Is What Helped Most

  6. 04/22/2025

    If You’re Second-Guessing Your Life Choices, Listen to This

    Are you feeling stuck in a career or path you chose years ago, but no longer love? This episode is your permission slip to let go. I share my personal story of walking away from a lifelong dream and choosing something better aligned with who I really am, despite the guilt, doubt, and fear of judgment that came with it. You’ll learn: 🔄 Why changing direction isn’t quitting 💭 How to tell the difference between discomfort and misalignment 🧠 The role of intuition in major life choices ⚖️ How to stop blaming your past self for doing their best If you've been holding onto a path that no longer feels right. This episode will help you release it with clarity, courage, and compassion.

    If You’re Second-Guessing Your Life Choices, Listen to This

  7. 04/15/2025

    The 5 Habits I Can't Live Without

    You always hear me talk about the life you deserve, but what actually keeps me balanced enough to live it? This episode is a peek behind the curtain. I’m sharing the 5 personal habits I rely on to stay grounded, energized, and emotionally available in my roles as a coach, dad, and human. You’ll learn: ⚡️ The small shift that helped me stay consistent with movement 🧠 Why therapy is a non-negotiable, even as a coach ❤️ How planning my evenings saved my mental health 👥 The power of prioritizing social connection, even as an ambivert ✈️ Why switching up your scenery can reset your entire perspective No fluff. Just the real habits that help me walk the walk. Listen in and you might find your next favorite ritual.

    The 5 Habits I Can't Live Without

  8. 04/08/2025

    I Chose the Wrong Career (Don’t Make This Mistake)

    If you’ve ever looked around at your life and wondered, How did I end up here? - then this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the crucial difference between prescribed dreams and nurtured ones—and how understanding the difference can change everything about your future. You’ll learn: 🎯 What it really means to be in love with the process (not just the outcome) 🧠 How your childhood and cultural upbringing may have chosen your career for you ⚡️ Why “success” won’t feel satisfying unless it’s aligned with your gifts ❤️‍🔥 How to reconnect with who you actually are, so you can make the right kind of change This episode is your reminder to slow down, reflect, and ask the question no one ever taught you to ask: Who do I want to be?

    I Chose the Wrong Career (Don’t Make This Mistake)
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What if you stopped settling for less than the life you truly deserve? The Life You Deserve is a podcast designed for high achievers who feel stuck, burned out, or unfulfilled—even when life looks successful on paper. You’ll gain powerful tools to take back your time, set boundaries, and build habits that prioritize your well-being without sacrificing your ambition. From creating work-life balance to overcoming fear and self-doubt, this podcast delivers actionable coaching strategies to help you make lasting changes in your life—so you can stop living by default and start living by design. You deserve more. Let’s create it together.

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