No Knockouts with Pam Sandrock

Pam Sandrock

No Knockouts isn’t just a mantra, it’s a way of life.  Hosted by life coach and personal development enthusiast Pam Sandrock, The No Knockouts Podcast is your go-to space for real talk, resilience, and transformation. Pam shares wisdom, practical tools, and personal stories to help you shift your mindset, build confidence, and break free from the struggles that keep you stuck.  Life can be messy, painful, and downright brutal—but that doesn’t mean you have to stay down. Through raw, relatable conversations, Pam empowers you to see new possibilities, cultivate mental toughness, and create a life that feels deeply fulfilling. With No Knockouts, Pam believes in putting good into the world, having fun, and living fully—because life is too short to be silent, hide, or play small.  It’s time to rise.    Subscribe now to the No Knockouts podcast, follow @NoKnockouts on Instagram and Facebook, and start living a No Knockouts kind of life.

  1. #56: Cultural Relationship Expert Tanya Mitra Talks Relationship Intelligence, Resilience, & Midlife Reinvention

    Jun 17

    #56: Cultural Relationship Expert Tanya Mitra Talks Relationship Intelligence, Resilience, & Midlife Reinvention

    This episode of the No Knockouts podcast hosts Tanya Mitra, the creator of Cultural Relationship Intelligence™ (CRI), a cultural relationship expert, and co-host of TLC's 90 Day: Hunt for Love and Between the Sheets. As the Canadian-born daughter of Indian immigrants, Tanya has spent her life navigating cultural identity, belonging, and the complexities of interracial and intercultural relationships. She developed her culturally focused approach after her own life imploded - losing her VP fashion career and her marriage within six weeks of each other and finding herself rebuilding life as a single mother from the ground up. Today, Tanya helps women and couples better understand how culture shapes the way they see themselves, communicate, connect, define success, and experience love. Through coaching, speaking, media appearances, and content, she has helped thousands of people think differently about relationships, identity, and the stories they've inherited about who they're supposed to be. In this episode, we talk: relationship/marriage coaching vs therapyis it too late to rebuild a relationship?blame, resentment, and accountability in relationships/marriagethe challenges couples face, especially in interracial relationshipswhat makes a marriage/relationship resilientthe most sensitive time in a marriagemidlife reinventionthe importance of resilience in marriage and relationshipsTanya coaches both couples and women.  Tanya can be found: Website:  https://thetanyamitra.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thetanyamitra/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thetanyamitra Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@thetanyamitra LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetanyamitra/ Free Resource from Tanya: 39 QUESTIONS EVERY COUPLE SHOULD ASK - A Guide for Interracial, Interfaith & Intercultural Couples . Support the show Come say Hi on social media: https://www.instagram.com/noknockouts/ https://www.facebook.com/noknockouts Feed your brain with goodness with a free, weekly coaching email: https://noknockouts.com/mondaymorsels Sign up for the Do Midlife Well book club: https://noknockouts.com/domidlifewell Start your coaching journey here: https://noknockouts.com/the-big-five Dig into the website: https://noknockouts.com/ Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/noknockouts Make today a No Knockouts kind of day!

    1h 20m
  2. #55: All Knotted Up: Get Untangled

    Jun 10

    #55: All Knotted Up: Get Untangled

    Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or pulled in a dozen different directions? Sometimes life feels more than just busy.  It feels tangled. In this episode of the No Knockouts Podcast, I share a simple experience with a tightly knotted shoelace that becomes a powerful metaphor for the emotional knots we all face. Whether you're carrying unresolved hurt, facing difficult decisions, relationship challenges, self-doubt, or uncertainty about the future, this episode will help you slow down, assess the situation, and begin untangling one strand at a time. You'll learn practical strategies for navigating overwhelm, identifying what is within your control, letting go of what isn't yours to carry, and finding your next right step. I also share The Knots Prayer for those seeking peace, clarity, and strength when life feels especially complicated. If you're feeling all knotted up, this episode is a reminder that knots are not permanent, and with patience, resilience, and intention, you can get untangled. . Support the show Come say Hi on social media: https://www.instagram.com/noknockouts/ https://www.facebook.com/noknockouts Feed your brain with goodness with a free, weekly coaching email: https://noknockouts.com/mondaymorsels Sign up for the Do Midlife Well book club: https://noknockouts.com/domidlifewell Start your coaching journey here: https://noknockouts.com/the-big-five Dig into the website: https://noknockouts.com/ Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/noknockouts Make today a No Knockouts kind of day!

    18 min
  3. #54: Embrace Inexperience: Be a Beginner

    Jun 3

    #54: Embrace Inexperience: Be a Beginner

    Have you stopped trying new things because you don't want to look foolish, awkward, or inexperienced? In this episode of the No Knockouts Podcast, I explore why so many of us avoid being beginners and how that fear may be keeping us from growth, opportunity, and fulfillment. From childhood, when learning and making mistakes were expected, to adulthood, where we often feel pressure to appear competent and confident, many of us develop a fear of looking new. If you've ever delayed starting a business, joining a group, learning a skill, changing careers, or pursuing a dream because you weren't sure you'd be good at it, this episode is for you. You'll learn: • Why being a beginner is essential for personal growth • How protecting your ego can keep you stuck • The power of adopting a beginner's mindset • Why midlife often requires us to become beginners again • How confidence is built through experience, not before it Every expert was once a beginner. Every meaningful chapter starts with not knowing. It's time to embrace inexperience, get curious, and give yourself permission to grow. Because if it feels awkward, uncomfortable, or unfamiliar, it may be a sign you're expanding into a bigger life. . Join the Do Midlife Well Book Club - noknockouts.com/domidlifewell Support the show Come say Hi on social media: https://www.instagram.com/noknockouts/ https://www.facebook.com/noknockouts Feed your brain with goodness with a free, weekly coaching email: https://noknockouts.com/mondaymorsels Sign up for the Do Midlife Well book club: https://noknockouts.com/domidlifewell Start your coaching journey here: https://noknockouts.com/the-big-five Dig into the website: https://noknockouts.com/ Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/noknockouts Make today a No Knockouts kind of day!

    15 min
  4. Shift Your Energy and Accomplish More.  I Dare You!

    May 27

    Shift Your Energy and Accomplish More. I Dare You!

    In this episode of the No Knockouts podcast, I talk about the power of daring yourself to take action instead of staying stuck in overthinking, fear, perfectionism, and endless planning. Inspired by the old-school game show Double Dare, this episode explores how a playful shift in energy can help you stop hesitating and finally start doing. If you’ve been waiting until you feel ready, motivated, confident, or certain before chasing your goals, this conversation is your challenge to move anyway. I share about:  stop overthinking and start implementing  turn knowledge into action  overcome fear with courage  break out of stagnation and comfort zones  shift your mindset and energy to accomplish more  face obstacles instead of avoiding them  dare yourself into growth, momentum, and a better life This episode is a reminder that your life may not change from one more plan, book, or podcast… but it just might change from one brave act of movement. If you’re ready to stop waiting and start going after what you really want, this episode is for you. I dare you to listen.... Support the show Come say Hi on social media: https://www.instagram.com/noknockouts/ https://www.facebook.com/noknockouts Feed your brain with goodness with a free, weekly coaching email: https://noknockouts.com/mondaymorsels Sign up for the Do Midlife Well book club: https://noknockouts.com/domidlifewell Start your coaching journey here: https://noknockouts.com/the-big-five Dig into the website: https://noknockouts.com/ Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/noknockouts Make today a No Knockouts kind of day!

    13 min
  5. #52: Fulfill Your Age

    May 20

    #52: Fulfill Your Age

    What if your birthday was more than just getting older? What if it became a call to live more intentionally? In this powerful and reflective episode of the No Knockouts podcast, I share a concept I'm embracing as I close out my 40's and I approach 50: Fulfill Your Age. After realizing that episode #6: Embrace Your Age became the most-listened-to episode of the podcast, I dive deeper into the ideas of aging, purpose, accountability, personal growth, intentional living, and creating a life that feels deeply fulfilling, not just long. I open up about:  Turning 49 and approaching a new decade of life  Birthdays can feel more personal than New Year’s resolutions  Creating a “birthday word of the year”  Living with intention instead of waiting for “someday”  The emotional impact of breast cancer on my relationship with the future  Learning to dream, plan, and hope again  Letting go of habits, fears, and patterns that no longer belong in your next chapter  Adding life to your years, not just years to your life This episode is for anyone navigating aging, midlife transitions, reinvention, healing, resilience, or the desire to live more fully and authentically. If you’ve ever wondered how to embrace your age, create a meaningful life, or move into your next chapter with courage and intention, this conversation will speak directly to your heart. Welcome. . Support the show Come say Hi on social media: https://www.instagram.com/noknockouts/ https://www.facebook.com/noknockouts Feed your brain with goodness with a free, weekly coaching email: https://noknockouts.com/mondaymorsels Sign up for the Do Midlife Well book club: https://noknockouts.com/domidlifewell Start your coaching journey here: https://noknockouts.com/the-big-five Dig into the website: https://noknockouts.com/ Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/noknockouts Make today a No Knockouts kind of day!

    18 min
  6. #51: One Brave Decision

    May 13

    #51: One Brave Decision

    One year ago, I hit record on the very first episode of the No Knockouts podcast without fully knowing where it would lead. I was scared, uncertain, and definitely not “ready,” but I made one brave decision to do it anyway. In this special 1-year anniversary episode, I reflect on what podcasting has taught me about courage, consistency, self-trust, personal growth, transformation, and the ripple effect our choices create. I’m sharing two of the biggest lessons I’ve learned this past year:  You don’t have to do everything alone.   Ask for help. One brave decision can absolutely change your life. We talk about:  overcoming fear and self-doubt  following through on your goals  becoming the person willing to begin  midlife growth and reinvention  learning through action  intentional living  creating positive ripples through courage  there’s never a perfect time to start This episode is for anyone sitting on a dream, waiting to feel ready, or wondering if one small decision could really make a difference. Sometimes your entire life changes the moment you decide to begin. If you’ve ever wanted to use your voice, make your mark, or step into a more authentic version of yourself, this episode will encourage you to take that next brave step. Thank YOU for being part of this first year of the No Knockouts podcast. Keep going. Keep growing. And keep living a No Knockouts life. . Come celebrate with me!: noknockouts.kit.com/celebrate Support the No Knockouts podcast with a monetary contribution:  buymeacoffee.com/noknockouts . Thank YOU so much for being on this journey with me!!! Support the show Come say Hi on social media: https://www.instagram.com/noknockouts/ https://www.facebook.com/noknockouts Feed your brain with goodness with a free, weekly coaching email: https://noknockouts.com/mondaymorsels Sign up for the Do Midlife Well book club: https://noknockouts.com/domidlifewell Start your coaching journey here: https://noknockouts.com/the-big-five Dig into the website: https://noknockouts.com/ Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/noknockouts Make today a No Knockouts kind of day!

    24 min
5
out of 5
10 Ratings

About

No Knockouts isn’t just a mantra, it’s a way of life.  Hosted by life coach and personal development enthusiast Pam Sandrock, The No Knockouts Podcast is your go-to space for real talk, resilience, and transformation. Pam shares wisdom, practical tools, and personal stories to help you shift your mindset, build confidence, and break free from the struggles that keep you stuck.  Life can be messy, painful, and downright brutal—but that doesn’t mean you have to stay down. Through raw, relatable conversations, Pam empowers you to see new possibilities, cultivate mental toughness, and create a life that feels deeply fulfilling. With No Knockouts, Pam believes in putting good into the world, having fun, and living fully—because life is too short to be silent, hide, or play small.  It’s time to rise.    Subscribe now to the No Knockouts podcast, follow @NoKnockouts on Instagram and Facebook, and start living a No Knockouts kind of life.