Coffee, Chat, Etc...

Tracy Cox

Coffee, Chat, Etc… is a space for real conversations with real women, sharing real stories. Hosted by Tracy Cox, this podcast dives into the honest, unfiltered experiences of womanhood—from childhood through to adulthood. Together, we explore the challenges many of us face, including trauma, life transitions, relationships, identity, and personal growth. This is more than just a podcast—it’s a safe, supportive space where stories are shared without judgement, and where connection becomes a powerful tool for healing. Through heartfelt solo episodes and inspiring guest interviews, Coffee, Chat, Etc… is here to remind you that: You are not aloneYour experiences matterHealing and growth are always possibleExpect meaningful conversations, powerful insights, and moments that will inspire you to reflect, grow, and reconnect with your authentic self. So grab a coffee, get comfy… and join us. Because sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do—is talk.

  1. 1d ago

    It's Your Time: Stop Shrinking, Start Choosing You with Charlie Clarey

    In this conversation, Charlie Clarey shares her journey through the corporate world, highlighting the challenges faced by women in male-dominated industries. The discussion emphasizes the importance of authenticity and the shift towards entrepreneurship as women seek to create fulfilling careers. In this conversation, Charlie Clarey and Tracy Cox discuss the importance of being selfish for personal growth, the evolution of business ideas, and the challenges women face in entrepreneurship. They emphasize the need for connection, effective management of tasks, and the strategic use of AI in business. Takeaways Women are reshaping corporate narrativesAuthenticity is key in business Be selfish for personal growthEmbrace evolution in business Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Corporate Experiences02:58 Transitioning from Operations to Corporate05:55 Navigating Male-Dominated Industries09:01 Realizations and Reflections on Corporate Life12:00 The Shift to Entrepreneurship14:49 Empowering Women in Business18:00 The Importance of Authenticity19:56 Embracing Selfishness for Growth20:32 Translating Skills into Business21:43 Mindset Shifts in Entrepreneurship22:38 Evolving Business Ideas24:04 Managing To-Do Lists Effectively25:49 Marketing Without Overwhelm27:39 The Role of AI in Business30:00 Using AI Wisely31:51 The Importance of Connection34:02 Finding Your Community35:04 Recommended Reads for Entrepreneurswww.coffeechatetc.com

  2. Sep 17

    The Warrior Goddess Era: Taking Off Your Armour

    Lisa Barwise shares her experiences with menopause and perimenopause, as well as her journey as a wellness alchemist and fitness feminist. She discusses the impact of wellness culture, the concept of armor weight, and the wellness alchemy triquetra, covering biology, psychology, and spirituality. The conversation explores the concept of the guardian phase in a woman's life, addressing the historical context, societal impact, and personal empowerment associated with this phase. It also delves into the concept of the 'witch wound' and the process of unarmoring, offering insights into personal growth and transformation. Takeaways Wellness culture is confusing and contradictoryArmor weight is a concept that represents the subconscious weight carried by women, impacting their physical and emotional well-beingThe wellness alchemy triquetra encompasses biology, psychology, and spirituality in the context of women's life cycles Guardian Phase: The transition into the guardian phase of a woman's life represents a time of personal empowerment, social impact, and legacy-building.Witch Wound and Unarmoring: Understanding and healing the 'witch wound' and the process of unarmoring are essential for personal growth and transformation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Lisa Barwise01:24 The Impact of Wellness Culture03:58 Midlife Transition and Reawakening16:09 Understanding Armor Weight19:51 The Wellness Alchemy Triquetra22:17 The Guardian Phase23:03 The Concept of the Witch Wound26:18 The Process of Unarmoring27:04 Empowerment and Personal Growth36:01 The Warrior Goddess Era www.coffeechatetc.com Lisa Barwise Website: The Warrior Goddess Quiz: Facebook: Instagram

  3. Sep 7

    Retrained at 41: How Kate ReAuthored Her Career

    In this episode, I sat down with trichologist Kate to talk about career reinvention, hair health, and the things nobody tells you about menopause, medication, and stress. Kate shared her own winding path with me — leaving her A-levels early to support herself, training as a hairdresser at 17, spending two decades in hairdressing education, and eventually discovering trichology almost by accident at a hair health evening. She retrained at 41, and hasn’t looked back since. We got into the practical side of her work as a trichologist too. She broke down what’s really behind hair loss and shedding — including: The GLP-1 connection — why rapid weight loss from medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro can trigger hair shedding, and why it’s about nutrition and the body’s stress response, not the drug itselfMenopause and hair thinning — how dropping estrogen levels can leave testosterone “freer to run rampant” on hair follicles, and why HRT sometimes (not always) helpsThe “normal” bloods problem — a real patient story about iron levels sitting at 29 for 15 years, dismissed by doctors as fine, despite exhaustion and breaking hairNutrition myths — why biotin and collagen get all the marketing hype, when zinc, B12, vitamin D, and iron matter far moreHair as an early warning system — why changes in texture, thickness, or shedding are often the body’s first visible signal that something else needs attentionI loved hearing about Kate’s own reinvention too — retraining without finishing her A-levels, building a thriving clinic, speaking at conferences across Europe, and now mentoring the next generation of hairdressers and trichologists. If there’s one thing I want you to take from this episode, it’s that it’s never too late to change direction — there’s more than one way to get where you want to be. Takeaways Trichology and Hair TherapyCareer Journey and Challenges Nutrition and gut health impact hair healthHormones and stress can affect hair health Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Weather Chat01:11 Career Journey and Lack of Guidance02:07 Early Adversity and Hairdressing Career03:08 Transition to Education and Trichology05:21 Hair Health and Trichology Discovery07:11 Hair Loss and Trichology Insights09:04 Hair Loss Causes and Solutions11:46 Vitamins and Nutrition for Hair Health13:01 Impact of Medical Conditions on Hair15:03 Thyroid Medications and Hair Health17:58 Iron Deficiency and Hair Health19:49 Impact of Nutrition and Gut Health on Hair25:55 Hormones and Hair Health Coffeechatetc.com Facebook: Tracy Cox Facebook: Coffeechatetc Kate Holohan https://hairtherapyuk.com/ Hair Therapy Podcast

  4. Aug 2

    From Survival to Self-Worth

    Annie shares her childhood experiences in Romania, her journey of personal development, the impact of self-development on her life, the concept of elevating and crashing of energy, and the importance of contributing to others. The conversation delves into the power of community support, understanding personal growth, navigating relationships, embracing personal growth and contribution, the impact of emotional intimacy, the six human needs and self-discovery, self-validation and self-love, experiential learning, taking responsibility, overcoming inner child challenges, and the journey of self-discovery and growth. Takeaways Childhood experiences in RomaniaImpact of self-development on personal growth The importance of community support in personal growth and developmentEmbracing self-discovery and taking responsibility for personal growth Chapters 00:00 Annie's Childhood in Romania02:53 Journey of Personal Development05:52 The Impact of Self-Development09:53 Elevating and Crashing of Energy20:00 Contributing to Others26:24 The Power of Community Support27:08 Understanding Personal Growth28:35 Navigating Relationships and Self-Discovery29:36 Embracing Personal Growth and Contribution31:25 The Impact of Emotional Intimacy32:16 The Six Human Needs and Self-Discovery33:21 Self-Validation and Self-Love34:16 Navigating Relationships and Self-Discovery35:12 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Growth36:09 Experiential Learning and Self-Discovery37:08 Taking Responsibility and Self-Discovery46:11 Overcoming Inner Child Challenges47:11 Navigating Relationships and Self-Discovery48:08 Embracing Personal Growth and Self-Discovery49:44 Navigating Relationships and Self-Discovery www.coffeechatetc.com Annie Kallis https://www.facebook.com/annie.kallis/ https://www.instagram.com/annie_kallis/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-kallis-5878b112/ https://l.facebook.com/l.php? Tik Tok

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Coffee, Chat, Etc… is a space for real conversations with real women, sharing real stories. Hosted by Tracy Cox, this podcast dives into the honest, unfiltered experiences of womanhood—from childhood through to adulthood. Together, we explore the challenges many of us face, including trauma, life transitions, relationships, identity, and personal growth. This is more than just a podcast—it’s a safe, supportive space where stories are shared without judgement, and where connection becomes a powerful tool for healing. Through heartfelt solo episodes and inspiring guest interviews, Coffee, Chat, Etc… is here to remind you that: You are not aloneYour experiences matterHealing and growth are always possibleExpect meaningful conversations, powerful insights, and moments that will inspire you to reflect, grow, and reconnect with your authentic self. So grab a coffee, get comfy… and join us. Because sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do—is talk.