The Life Coach Lounge

Lisa Gates, Angela Pleune, and Emily Kolars
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Life Coach Lounge: Your Midlife Revival Space Step into our warm, faith-filled space where three friends turned life coaches invite you to transform your midlife journey! Here, authenticity reigns and judgment takes a back seat as we navigate life's transitions together. Weekly, we share: • Honest conversations about empty nests, career pivots, and finding yourself again • Faith-centered wisdom for life's storms • Practical strategies to move from stuck to spectacular • Laughter that heals the soul Join our community of women who are choosing to THRIVE, not just survive!

  1. 1d ago

    EP 80: The 3 C’s, Part 1: Complaining

    Complaining, Criticizing, and Comparing: Breaking Free from Mindset Traps Ever catch yourself grumbling about the day, picking apart someone else, or measuring your life against another's? In this episode series, Emily, Angela, and Lisa unpack the three traps of complaining, criticizing, and comparing, and how they quietly shape our mindset and our relationships. In part one of this series, the hosts explore how complaining often points to a deeper frustration rooted in unmet expectations and what we make those expectations mean. They also look at why silent complaints in our heads can weigh as heavily as the ones we speak aloud, and what Scripture says about grumbling and why it still matters today. You'll leave with practical ways to spot these patterns, speak honestly and vulnerably with the people in your life, ask for help before resentment builds, and practice gratitude that retrains your brain to notice the good, even in hard seasons. Grab your coffee and join the lounge for an honest, encouraging conversation that will help you shift from complaint to gratitude. If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a review and share it with a friend! Connect with us: Join The Life Coach Lounge ⁠Facebook Group⁠ The Life Coach Lounge on Instagram Angela Pleune: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website, Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Emily Kolars: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website, Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa Gates: Website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

  2. Oct 27

    EP 79: Choosing Trust Over Worry

    Ever feel your mind running a "movie" of every what-if? In this episode of the Life Coach Lounge, Angela, Lisa, and Emily talk about worry, including how it showed up for Angela while planning her daughter's wedding. They cover: Why worry and control are "twin sisters" Worry vs. anxiety, and being prepared vs. predicting every what-if Simple ways to get out of your head: move your body, be where your feet are, get outside Coaching tools like journaling and the worst-case scenario exercise Turning worries into prayers and choosing trust (Matthew 6, Philippians 4:6) If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a review and share it with a friend. Connect with us: Join The Life Coach Lounge ⁠Facebook Group⁠ The Life Coach Lounge on Instagram Angela Pleune: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website, Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Emily Kolars: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website, Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa Gates: Website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

  3. Oct 20

    EP 78: Nervous System Series, Part 4: Free Tools to Calm Your Body Fast

    Your nervous system doesn’t need more pressure. It needs a few simple tools you can use in the middle of real life. In this final episode of the Nervous System Series, Lisa, Angela, and Emily move from theory to practice with free, portable ways to shift out of fight-or-flight and back toward safety. You’ll hear about: Emily’s faith-based breathwork with scripture and Breath as Prayer Angela’s twist on box breathing, and why a long exhale matters most Lisa’s go-to resets: humming, aroma cues, and the big sigh Why a 30-second hug can change how your body feels Quick grounding tools like butterfly tapping, cold water, and bare feet in the grass These tools won’t make hard emotions disappear. They help you stay with yourself long enough to move through them with more calm and awareness. Perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed or stressed, or who wants a few grounded practices for when life gets loud. Take the next right breath. Join The Life Coach Lounge Facebook Group The Life Coach Lounge on Instagram Angela Pleune: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website, Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Emily Kolars: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website, Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa Gates: Website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

  4. Oct 13

    EP 77: Nervous System Series, Part 3: Polyvagal Theory and Your Window of Tolerance Explained

    Why do you feel wired, foggy, shut down, or calm on different days? Lisa Gates, Emily Kolars, and Angela Pleune break down polyvagal theory and the window of tolerance in simple terms, using a traffic light analogy (green, yellow, red) to help you recognize your nervous system's cues. They share personal stress patterns and what widens their capacity, plus how nervous system states show up in coaching, parenting, and grief. Learn to meet your reactions with curiosity instead of self-criticism, and to support others with more compassion. Key topics The body's stress and calming systems, and the three states of polyvagal theory (Dr. Stephen Porges) The traffic light analogy: green (safe and connected), yellow (mobilized or anxious), red (frozen or numb) Why recognizing your state reduces self-judgment Why moving from shutdown to calm often requires passing through mobilization first Why clients may need safety and co-regulation before reflection or problem-solving The window of tolerance: hyperarousal (above) and hypoarousal (below) What widens or narrows your window: sleep, breathing, walks, protecting your calendar, grief Connect with us: Join The Life Coach Lounge ⁠Facebook Group⁠ The Life Coach Lounge on Instagram Angela Pleune: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website, Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Emily Kolars: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website, Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa Gates: Website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

  5. Oct 6

    EP 76: Nervous System Series, Part 2: Vagus Nerve, Vagal Tone & the Gut-Brain Connection Explained

    Most stress advice misses the real issue: your body may be stuck in survival mode. In part two of our four-part nervous system series, Emily Kolars, Lisa Gates, and Angela Pleune make the vagus nerve, vagal tone, and the gut-brain connection simple and reassuring, especially if you deal with anxiety, burnout, panic, or unexplained physical symptoms. If you've ever felt wired but exhausted, or dealt with a racing heart, an upset stomach, shallow breathing, or a frozen, shut-down feeling, this episode helps explain what may be happening inside your nervous system, and why "just calm down" isn't a real solution. You'll discover: What the vagus nerve does and why it matters Why stress shows up in your heart, lungs, gut, and decision-making The difference between fight, flight, freeze, and fawn How co-regulation helps when someone's nervous system is overwhelmed How vagal tone works and how it can be strengthened over time Lisa shares simple ways she supports her nervous system, like humming and splashing cold water on her face, while Angela offers her own reset habits, from walking in fresh air to singing and praying in the shower. You'll also hear a powerful reframe for symptoms we dismiss as "just stress" or "just aging": physical discomfort can be your body's signal, not a personal failure. Essential listening if you want a clearer, kinder way to understand your stress response. Stay tuned for part three, where we explore nervous system states and the window of tolerance. Connect with us: The Life Coach Lounge ⁠Facebook Group⁠ The Life Coach Lounge on Instagram Angela Pleune: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website, Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Emily Kolars: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website, Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa Gates: Website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

  6. Sep 29

    EP 75: Nervous System Series, Part 1: Why "Just Calm Down" Doesn't Work

    Your body may be trying to tell you something long before your mind catches up. If you've been pushing through burnout, anxiety, or the invisible stress of midlife, this conversation will help you understand what's really happening inside your nervous system. In the first episode of a four-part series on calming the chaos, Emily Kolars, Angela Pleune, and Lisa Gates unpack why "just calm down" isn't always the answer, and what it takes to move from fight-or-flight into true rest and recovery. You'll discover: Why midlife can make stress symptoms impossible to ignore How adrenal fatigue, burnout, and cortisol connect to your stress response The difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, explained as a "gas pedal" and "brake pedal" Why your body can stay on high alert even when there's no obvious danger Emily shares the signals her body wouldn't let her ignore, Lisa describes what burnout looked like before she had language for it, and Angela opens up about the dark season of postpartum depression. Their stories make this feel less like theory and more like the missing piece so many women have been searching for. If you're waking at night, feeling chest tightness, battling irritability, or sensing your nervous system is stuck in overdrive, this is a grounding place to start. Perfect for women in midlife, caregivers, and anyone curious about the connection between stress, hormones, and the nervous system. Episode two reveals the "brake pedal" that brings it all back into balance. Connect with us: The Life Coach Lounge ⁠Facebook Group The Life Coach Lounge on Instagram Angela Pleune: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website, Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Emily Kolars: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website, Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa Gates: Website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

  7. Sep 22

    EP 74: Dolly Parton Quotes & Life Lessons: Live on Purpose

    Dolly Parton's life is a blueprint for confidence, resilience, and joy, and this episode pulls out the quotes that still hit hardest. Lisa, Emily, and Angela celebrate Dolly's legacy through faith, coaching, and real-life wisdom. From her iconic line, "find out who you are and do it on purpose," to the reminder that rain and rainbows belong together, they turn each quote into something you can actually use. You'll discover: Why authenticity matters more than performing success How to rethink hard seasons without slipping into toxic positivity What it looks like to "pave another road" when your current path no longer fits How bravery can mean showing up without all the answers Why making a life matters as much as making a living Whether you're raising kids, building a business, or remembering who you were before life got so busy, this one is for you. If you need encouragement to slow down, reframe your story, and choose joy on purpose, listen in. Connect with us: The Life Coach Lounge ⁠Facebook Group⁠ The Life Coach Lounge on Instagram Angela Pleune: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website, Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Emily Kolars: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website, Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa Gates: Website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

  8. Sep 15

    EP 73: When Faith Meets Fear: Breaking the Anxiety Loop

    Ever look fine on the outside while your brain is paddling like mad underneath? Lisa Gates, Emily Kolars, and Angela Pleune get real about what it's like to be human in the middle of health scares, wedding chaos, and the kind of fear that turns a headache into a worst-case scenario in seconds. What starts as a parking lot breakdown turns into a practical conversation about anxiety, looping thoughts, and how to stop letting your amygdala drive the car. Lisa shares her "Annie Lynn" framework for naming a fight-or-flight spiral, Emily talks about how prayer and honesty brought her back to peace, and Angela opens up about movement, worship music, and her word of the year: trust. You'll discover: Why "swanning" perfectly captures looking composed while spiraling inside A simple spoken sentence that interrupts looping thoughts Why feelings are meant to be felt, not fixed How masking keeps you stuck—even alone Why perseverance can mean serving someone else, not just powering through This episode explores the difference between falling apart and failing, why gratitude grows even in hard seasons, and how healing often starts with honesty and grace. You are not broken. You are not alone. And you don't have to perform calm to deserve care. Connect with us: The Life Coach Lounge ⁠Facebook Group⁠ The Life Coach Lounge on Instagram Angela Pleune: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website, Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Emily Kolars: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website, Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa Gates: Website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

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Life Coach Lounge: Your Midlife Revival Space Step into our warm, faith-filled space where three friends turned life coaches invite you to transform your midlife journey! Here, authenticity reigns and judgment takes a back seat as we navigate life's transitions together. Weekly, we share: • Honest conversations about empty nests, career pivots, and finding yourself again • Faith-centered wisdom for life's storms • Practical strategies to move from stuck to spectacular • Laughter that heals the soul Join our community of women who are choosing to THRIVE, not just survive!

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  • Creator
    Lisa Gates, Angela Pleune, and Emily Kolars
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lisa Gates, Angela Pleune, and Emily Kolars
  • Show Website
    The Life Coach Lounge

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