Coffee, Chaos & Confidence

Andy Casey
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Tired of feeling like you're the only one trying to balance it all? Coffee, Chaos & Confidence is the podcast that gets real about the challenges of building a business and raising a family. Join me, Andy Casey, The illimitable Coach, and my guests as they share their experiences and proven strategies for creating a life that works for you, your family, and your business. Grab your coffee and get ready to take notes!

  1. MAR 2

    From Worm Farmer to Laughter Ambassador | Cathy Nesbitt

    What if the solution to your stress wasn't another pill, but something you've been avoiding? Cathy Nesbitt went from selling worms for indoor composting to becoming a certified Laughter Yoga Ambassador after discovering laughter therapy for stress relief changed everything. This conversation dives into the messy journey of building a ridiculous business (yes, selling worms by the pound), hitting rock bottom, and stumbling into the free mental health tool most people are ignoring. Cathy Nesbitt didn't set out to become a laughter therapist. She was on a mission to save the planet one worm at a time, teaching over 100,000 students about composting and fighting the garbage crisis. But after 10 years of hearing "ew, worms in the house," she was ready to quit. Then she discovered laughter yoga, and everything shifted. This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in the stress cycle and knows there's got to be something more than just "managing" anxiety. We're talking about the real, gritty journey of entrepreneurship, the moment when you question everything, and how something as simple as intentional laughter can rewire your entire nervous system. We cover Cathy's pivot from environmental warrior to mental health advocate, why she started a worm business in 2002, the moment she almost quit after 10 years, her introduction to laughter yoga, how laughter works as cardiovascular exercise, the science behind why your body doesn't know the difference between real and simulated laughter, five free tools to shift your mental state (no prescription needed), and how to overcome the awkwardness of laughing for no reason. Cathy Nesbitt is a Laughter Yoga Ambassador appointed by the founder of Laughter Yoga, a certified teacher who trains laughter yoga leaders worldwide, and runs free weekly online laughter clubs that serve thousands. She's spent 24 years running Cathy's Crawly Composters and has taught environmental education to over 100,000 students. 🎯 START YOUR DAY RIGHT: Your mornings probably start with everyone else's agenda taking over immediately. This can all change in just 9 minutes with Andy's FREE Morning Meditation: https://illimitable.co.uk/morning 😂 JOIN CATHY'S FREE LAUGHTER CLUB: Every Tuesday at 9:30 AM Eastern (30 minutes of self-care with tapping, brain gym, and qigong): https://www.cathysclub.com 🚀 WORK WITH ANDY CASEY: Ready to turn up the volume in your life and business? You're in the right place, because we're going to 11: https://illimitable.co.uk 📺 SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andy-coach-casey Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3zYMbjow5tJ0qZ7Oq20V8v Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coffee-chaos-confidence/id1797057055 🔗 CONNECT WITH ANDY: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andycaseyuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andycaseyuk This is The Coffee Chaos and Confidence Podcast - diving headfirst into the messy, real, gritty bits that secretly sabotage everything. #LaughterTherapy #StressReliefTechniques #MentalHealthWithoutMedication #LaughterYoga #AlternativeWellness

    33 min

  2. FEB 24

    Rebuilding Everything After 40: No Regrets Blueprint | Katy Spence

    Rebuilding everything after 40 requires a no-regrets blueprint. Katy Spence reveals how ADHD business growth, authentic branding, and the "Chaos Era" create true entrepreneurial freedom. Stop the people pleasing and start your midlife transformation. What’s Inside The Mid-Life Reset: Walking away from a 30-year relationship to find your real voice. Virtual Bestie Branding: How being "too much" built a tribe of 55,000+ loyal followers. The Neuro-Spicy Edge: Why ADHD is your biggest competitive advantage in 2026. Radical Transparency: Showing up without the filter—from Botox to mental breakdowns. Keyword-Rich Chapters 00:00 - Rebuilding Everything After 40 & The Chaos Era 01:55 - How to Build an Authentic Brand (The Virtual Bestie) 04:40 - Mental Health for Entrepreneurs: Surviving the Dark Days 09:16 - Quitting the 9-5 & ADHD Business Growth Secrets 14:45 - Life Lessons: Unconditional Love and Starting Over 18:44 - Entrepreneurial Freedom: The "Say Yes" Manifesto 25:32 - Social Selling Tips for Scaling to 55k Followers 31:35 - Botox, Trauma, and the Truth About Aging 38:23 - Neurodivergence in Business: Why "Normal" is a Trap =================== Work with Andy Casey | illimitable Coach Free Awakening Session (30 Mins): Cut the noise and find what’s holding you back. No fluff, just real conversation. Book here: https://illimitable.co.uk/awakening =================== Subscribe and Listen to The Coffee Chaos and Confidence Podcast HERE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andy-coach-casey Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3zYMbjow5tJ0qZ7Oq20V8v Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coffee-chaos-confidence/id1797057055 =================== Connect on Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andycaseyuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andycaseyuk =================== Connect with Katy Spence www.katyspence.com https://www.instagram.com/katyspenceig https://www.linkedin.com/in/katyspence ===================

    41 min

  3. FEB 3

    The Question That Destroys Your Comfort Zone "Why Haven't You Done It Yet?" | Ivy Malik

    Stop treating your creative talent like a hobby and start building a business that values your worth. In this episode, ⁨Ivy Malik shares the psychological shifts and "uncomfortable questions" necessary to move from corporate burnout to a successful creative CEO. You will discover why most creatives self-sabotage when things get "too easy" and how to use specificity to create offers your clients can’t refuse. Ivy breaks down her journey from film student to restaurant owner to business coach, proving that your unique background is your greatest competitive advantage in 2026. 00:00 The question that changed everything: "Why haven't you done it yet?" 02:45 From film directing to psychology: The power of visual communication. 07:45 Navigating the "Real Degree" trap and parental expectations. 10:30 The Psychology of Self-Sabotage: Why we mistrust "easy" success. 15:20 Discovering culture and food: Ivy’s Edinburgh journey. 21:05 Dealing with burnout and being "overqualified" in the corporate world. 25:50 Transitioning from restaurant owner to creative business coach. 36:30 How to make an offer they can't refuse (The power of specificity). 40:00 Launching a bestseller: Behind the scenes of Ivy’s new book. =================== Work with Andy Casey | illimitable Coach Free Awakening Session (30 Mins): Cut the noise and find what’s holding you back. No fluff, just real conversation. Book here: https://illimitable.co.uk/awakening =================== Subscribe and Listen to The Coffee Chaos and Confidence Podcast HERE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andy-coach-casey Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3zYMbjow5tJ0qZ7Oq20V8v Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coffee-chaos-confidence/id1797057055 =================== Connect on Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andycaseyuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andycaseyuk =================== Connect with Ivy Malik: Website: https://ivymalik.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivymalik Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivymalikofficial ===================

    46 min

  4. JAN 19

    Reset your nervous system in 60 seconds | Simon Bostock

    "If you can breathe, you can regulate yourself. But most of us have forgotten how." In 2026, we are more "connected" than ever, but our nervous systems are redlining. In this episode of The Coffee Chaos and Confidence Podcast, Andy Casey sits down with Simon Bostock a no-BS therapist and coach who walked away from 28 years in the corporate HR trenches to master the neuroscience of human performance. WATCH THIS IF: You’re a founder, leader, or high-performer who is "time-poor" and "stress-rich." If you feel like you’re just coping instead of thriving, Simon reveals the exact physiological "manual override" to reset your brain and exit fight-or-flight mode. This episode covers: The 60-Second Reset: How to use 7-11 breathing to regulate your Vagus Nerve. The "Fixer" Trap: Why high-achieving men sabotage their peace by trying to resolve everything. Human Givens: The 12 essential human needs that, when unmet, cause a breakdown. The Failure of "Talking Therapy": Why sitting in a room saying "how does that make you feel" doesn't work for high-stress brains. ADHD in Adulthood: Simon's latest research interviewing 101 ADHD adults. Meet Simon Bostock: With a background in Sales, Ops, and HR, Simon doesn't do "fluffy" therapy. He uses fast, practical, and evidence-based protocols to get his clients back to "crushing it" in 4 to 6 weeks. This episode covers: 0:00 - Regulating yourself through breath 1:28 - Turning redundancy into a massive opportunity 4:11 - Overcoming dyslexia and the "stupid" label 8:22 - Why all human problems eventually end up in HR 11:17 - The personal tragedy that led Simon to Neuroscience 13:47 - Why men need to stop "fixing" and start listening 16:08 - Human Givens: Your 12 essential needs 19:07 - Researching ADHD in 101 adults: The common threads 24:39 - The 7-11 Breathing Technique (The 60-Second Reset) 27:50 - Military Box Breathing vs. 7-11 30:23 - Why you don’t need an app to calm your nervous system Connect with Simon Bostock: Website: https://cleartalking.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simontherapistandcoach ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ANDY CASEY (THE ILLIMITABLE COACH) Get a Free 30 Min Session with me. This is where it starts. We cut through the noise and get straight to what's actually been holding you back. No sales pitch, no fluff - just real conversation about the patterns keeping you stuck and what's actually possible for you. ➡️ https://illimitable.co.uk/awakening Let's connect on socials. https://www.instagram.com/andycaseyuk https://www.linkedin.com/in/andycaseyuk

    33 min

  5. JAN 13

    The Business Model AI Can NEVER Replace | Lea Turner

    I personally think with what you've created, you have created something that AI definitely will never and can never replace. In 2026, the internet is flooded with bots, but Lea Turner found the one thing a machine can't replicate: Raw, unfiltered human connection. If you're tired of "sterile" networking and worried that your business is being automated into oblivion, this is your survival guide. WHAT THIS EPISODE SOLVES: Most entrepreneurs are trapped in the "Time-for-Money" grind or trying to out-hustle an algorithm. Andy Casey (The Illimitable Coach) sits down with the legend herself, Lea Turner, to reveal how she built The Holt a community where "No Knobs" is a rule, ADHD is a superpower, and human trust is the currency. THIS EPISODE IS FOR: Solo-preneurs feeling isolated and drowning in "AI noise."Business owners looking to build a subscription model with 0% churn.Anyone done with the "polished" corporate lie of LinkedIn. KEY TAKEAWAYS: The AI Pivot: How Lea’s previous business would be decimated by AI if she was still doing that now.The "No Knobs" Marketing Stunt: Why being "childish" in marketing is actually your biggest competitive edge.Unmasked Networking: Why sterile, professional networking is dead and "belonging" is the new ROI.Backdoor Barry: The secret to building a high-trust, exclusive referral network. MEET LEA TURNER: Lea is the founder of The Holt, a membership community for business owners who actually want to enjoy their work. Known for her "bright pink" honesty and "no-holds-barred" approach, she has moved from 120 words a minute to one of the most trusted voices in British entrepreneurship. THIS EPISODE COVERS: 0:00 - The "No Knobs" LinkedIn Experiment 4:57 - The One Business Model AI Can NEVER Replace 10:39 - Why Masterclasses are failing (and what works instead) 16:45 - Breaking the "Time for Money" Trap 24:38 - Creating "Safe Spaces" for Neurodivergent Founders 37:06 - How to join via "Backdoor Barry" Join The Holt: https://www.the-holt.com Follow Lea on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-turner ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ANDY CASEY (THE ILLIMITABLE COACH) Get a Free 30 Min Session with me. This is where it starts. We cut through the noise and get straight to what's actually been holding you back. No sales pitch, no fluff - just real conversation about the patterns keeping you stuck and what's actually possible for you. This is your chance to experience how I work and see if this is the transformation you've been looking for. ➡️ https://illimitable.co.uk/awakening Let's connect on socials. https://www.instagram.com/andycaseyuk https://www.linkedin.com/in/andycaseyuk #AIProofBusiness #LeaTurner #LinkedInStrategy #CommunityBuilding #TheHolt #NeurodivergentEntrepreneur #NoKnobs

    41 min

  6. 12/30/2025

    Stop Settling For Crumbs: Why Your "Toughness" Is Choking You

    Stop settling and starving on the "crumbs" of life. If you feel like your "armour" is starting to choke you, this unfiltered deep dive into NLP, childhood trauma, and redefined resilience will show you exactly how to claim the "full cake". In this episode, Andy Casey (The Illimitable Coach) sits down with Mouna Laaragat, founder of The Grit Makers, to cut through the BS of toxic positivity. We explore why many high-achievers are actually living in "survival mode" and how to use specific gratitude to ground yourself when everything goes to shit. This episode covers 5 key shifts to stop settling: Why "toughening up" is often just a trauma response. How to identify if you are starving on crumbs of affection. The "October Strategy" for hitting your goals before the New Year. Using specific gratitude to stop "catastrophising". How to deconstruct mental conditioning to build healthy foundations. Connect with Mouna: https://www.instagram.com/mounalaaragat https://www.linkedin.com/in/mounalaaragat https://www.youtube.com/@thegritmakers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WORK WITH ANDY CASEY (THE ILLIMITABLE COACH) The Accountability You Need for the Business You Deserve. NO COMPROMISES. NO APOLOGIES. NO BS. Secure your Spot Now Vortex ➡️ https://illimitable.co.uk//vortex-execution Let's connect on socials. https://www.instagram.com/andycaseyuk https://www.linkedin.com/in/andycaseyuk 0:00 - Why gratitude is about "cutting the crap". 1:35 - Love No Crumbs: Why you deserve the full cake. 3:21 - The "Meat" of the podcast: Beyond surface level. 4:57 - Journaling as a survival tactic for "monosyllabic" children. 7:52 - Why our parents weren't equipped for our trauma. 9:54 - Why we need Neuroscience and NLP in schools. 11:23 - Giving a "middle finger" to toxic positivity. 13:40 - Deconstructing your mind’s conditioning. 15:15 - Why your "Armour" is actually choking you. 17:45 - The truth about "Pivotal Moments" and "Aha!" shifts. 19:30 - Trying to "fix" original trauma through toxic relationships. 22:01 - The 21-Day Specific Gratitude Challenge. 26:43 - The October Strategy: Why Mouna starts her year early. 30:42 - Staying ahead while everyone else quits in February. 34:06 - The question you already know the answer to.

    37 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    Stop Caring What People Think Embrace the Christmas Chaos | The Grinch

    The Grinch taught me how to stop caring what people think - and it changed everything. If fear of judgment is keeping you stuck, this unconventional conversation will shake something loose. In this episode, I sit down with Lewis (yes, dressed as the Grinch), who's been visiting homes, caring for the elderly, and giving back to his community - all while dressed as a Christmas character people initially find terrifying. What started as a conversation about holiday spirit turned into one of the realest discussions about overcoming fear of judgment, taking the first step toward change, and becoming the version of yourself you're meant to be. This episode is for you if: You know you're playing small because of what others might think. You've got dreams but fear of embarrassment keeps you frozen. You're tired of hiding parts of yourself to fit in. You're ready to stop letting other people's opinions run your life. What we dive into: Why taking control of your health is the foundation for everything else. The truth about New Year's resolutions versus actual lifestyle change. How facing fear (literally being scary-looking) teaches you about yourself. Why "it's only embarrassing if you feel embarrassed" is life-changing wisdom. The link between giving back and finding happiness within yourself. How to take that first step when judgment feels paralysing. Lewis shares how he went from being judged as a "monster" to being loved in his community - not by changing who he was, but by owning it completely. He works 365 days a year, visits families, cares for elderly people on Christmas Day, and does it all while dressed as the Grinch. His message? Stop waiting for permission. Stop fearing embarrassment. Just become you. This isn't surface-level motivation - this is about the messy, hidden beliefs that keep you stuck in the same loop. If you're done playing small and ready to break free from the fear of what people think, this conversation will hit different. WORK WITH ANDY CASEY (THE ILLIMITABLE COACH) The Accountability You Need for the Business You Deserve. Don't miss out doors open 29th December 2025 NO COMPROMISES. NO APOLOGIES. NO BS. Get on The Vortex Waitlist ➡️ https://illimitable.co.uk/vortex-waitlist 0:00 - Opening: When the Grinch eats an onion with the skin on (yes, really) 1:20 - The 1% mentality: Why working all year matters for real change 2:16 - The Grinch's origin story: From hated monster to community hero 3:10 - Why New Year's resolutions fail (and what actually works instead) 3:46 - Giving back without taking money: The Grinch visits families 4:36 - The symbolic fear: Why being scary-looking teaches everything 5:02 - What people need to know in 2026: Be happier, be kind, give back 5:13 - The judgment trap: "It's only embarrassing if you feel embarrassed" 5:36 - Life advice through onions: Just do the thing you're scared of 6:10 - Overcoming fear of judgment: How many people would judge you? 6:23 - Working Christmas Day: The Grinch cares for elderly on the holidays 6:28 - Become the best version of yourself by becoming YOU 6:48 - What's next for the Grinch in 2026

    7 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    One Piece of Content Is Enough to Get You Clients | Claire Quick

    What if one piece of content was enough to get clients? Claire Quick filled an entire group programme in 5 days from posting ONCE - and she's breaking down exactly why your 2x daily posting strategy isn't working while coaches with "worse" content are booking out. This episode is for you if you've got people saying, "I love what you do!" but they hire someone else. If you feel icky about selling. If you're pouring content into social media and watching crickets. Claire breaks down the exact mindset shifts, sales psychology principles, and authority-building moves that turn inspiring content into actual paying clients - without feeling gross or pushy. Claire Quick is a business coach for female entrepreneurs who went from corporate sales hell to building a thriving coaching practice. After her dad died suddenly, she realised life's too short to just work and die with nothing but a toothbrush to show for it. Now she teaches coaches how to sell with conviction, build authority, and create businesses that actually matter. The real reason coaches stay broke (hint: it's not your content or qualifications) Why confidence + clarity + conviction are the three pillars of making sales that don't feel icky. How Claire booked an entire group programme in 5 days from ONE piece of content. Sales psychology principles that activate buyers instead of just inspiring them. Why people love your Instagram but hire someone else. The truth about "touch points" and why Daniel Priestley might be wrong about needing 21 (spoiler: you might only need ONE) How to show up with authority when you're battling imposter syndrome. The 9 ways to find clients (and why you're probably only using one) What mission-driven business really means (and it's not your Instagram grid) READY TO STOP BEING THE INSPIRATIONAL PAGE PEOPLE NEVER HIRE? Connect with Claire Quick: https://www.instagram.com/clairequickcoaching https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-quick Website: www.clairequickcoaching.co.uk Take Claire's Quiz: Find out why you're not getting consistent clients https://form.typeform.com/to/LxfCWGKm?typeform-source=www.clairequickcoaching.co.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WORK WITH ANDY CASEY (THE ILLIMITABLE COACH) The Accountability You Need for the Business You Deserve. NO COMPROMISES. NO APOLOGIES. NO BS. Get on The Vortex Waitlist ➡️ https://illimitable.co.uk/vortex-waitlist Let's connect on socials. https://www.instagram.com/andycaseyuk https://www.linkedin.com/in/andycaseyuk 0:00 - Opening: Thinking in Two Languages 3:09 - How Claire Deals with Business Hurdles (and Why Swearing Helps) 6:25 - From France to England: The Pivotal Moment That Changed Everything 10:11 - Door-to-Door Fundraising in the Rain (The Job That Made Her Quit) 13:09 - Thai Boxing, Black Belts, and Meeting Her Husband in the Ring 17:06 - The Zombie Attack That Revealed Her True Fear Response 18:06 - When Her Dad Died: "Is This It? Just Work and Die?" 19:06 - Waking Up at 4am with a Business Idea That Changed Everything 20:57 - The M&M Question: Why Are You Actually Eating Your Feelings? 24:11 - From Nutrition to Mindset: Following the "But Why?" Down the Rabbit Hole 26:30 - Why Coaches Have Big Hearts But No Business Skills 29:30 - The Missing Piece: Magnetism and Authority in Sales 31:30 - Why Musicians Who Can't Perform Don't Get Gigs (and What That Means for Your Business) 34:19 - The Three C's: Confidence, Clarity, and Conviction 36:39 - Touch Points Are B******t: How Claire Filled a Programme from ONE Post 40:19 - Sales Psychology That Activates People (Not Just Inspires Them) 42:25 - Your Mission vs. Your Instagram Page 43:46 - Planning 2026: Only Do What You Actually Like

    38 min
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Tired of feeling like you're the only one trying to balance it all? Coffee, Chaos & Confidence is the podcast that gets real about the challenges of building a business and raising a family. Join me, Andy Casey, The illimitable Coach, and my guests as they share their experiences and proven strategies for creating a life that works for you, your family, and your business. Grab your coffee and get ready to take notes!

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