The Nope Coach

Suzanne Culberg
  • 4.9 (145)
  • Self-Improvement

The Nope Coach Podcast is for recovering people-pleasers who are tired of putting themselves last to keep everyone else comfortable. Hosted by Suzanne Culberg, these honest conversations explore people-pleasing, boundaries, burnout, self-worth, relationships, guilt, and what it actually looks like to choose yourself without apology. Some episodes are solo. Others are conversations with guests who bring wisdom, lived experience, and fresh perspectives. Expect real talk, practical insights, pattern-spotting, and the occasional F-bomb, because life is too short to abandon yourself. You won't find toxic positivity or pressure to hustle harder here. Instead, you'll find conversations that help you notice where you're saying yes when your body is saying no, and permission to stop treating yourself like a problem to solve. If you're tired of being everything to everyone and ready to feel more at home in your own life, you're in the right place.

  1. 2d ago

    Are You Building a Business You Secretly Resent? with Krista Miller

    What looks like generosity isn't always generosity. Sometimes it's people-pleasing dressed up as "going above and beyond." In this episode, I'm joined by membership expert Krista Miller to talk about one of the biggest traps online business owners fall into: believing they need to keep adding more content, more calls, more access and more support to make people happy. We explore why overdelivering often leads to burnout rather than better results, how memberships can become unsustainable when they're built around fear instead of confidence, and why your community usually needs less from you than you think. If you've ever caught yourself wondering whether you're doing enough, this conversation is for you. In this episode: Why overdelivering can actually be people-pleasing How to spot when you're building a business you secretly resent The myth that members always want "more" Why community matters more than constant new content How to grow a membership without becoming available 24/7 What healthy boundaries look like inside a business Why experimenting, changing your mind and scaling back is sometimes the best thing you can do Krista Miller helps membership owners attract and retain members through simple, sustainable marketing strategies. She's also the host of the Membership Momentum Summit, register for free here: https://suzanneculberg--summitinabox.thrivecart.com/membership-momentum/665f8ff8164e2/ (affiliate link)

  2. 2d ago ·  Bonus

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  3. Jul 16

    Stop Editing Yourself Out of Your Own Story

    Have you ever tried so hard to say the right thing that you stopped sounding like yourself? After reading yet another polished podcast pitch, I realised the biggest mistake most people make isn't saying the wrong thing. It's editing themselves out of the conversation. In this episode, I explore why people connect with authenticity over perfection, how people-pleasing can creep into the way we communicate, and why being memorable has far more to do with being human than being polished. Whether you're applying for jobs, pitching yourself for opportunities, dating, or simply trying to be understood, this episode will encourage you to stop hiding behind the "perfect" version of yourself. In this episode: Why polished doesn't always mean memorable How people-pleasing shows up in everyday communication The hidden cost of trying to say the "right" thing Why authenticity builds stronger connections A simple mindset shift to help you communicate with more confidence If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love The Done Diaries, my private audio series inside The Done Era, where I share regular solo reflections, insights, and truth bombs you won't hear anywhere else. Join here: https://www.skool.com/the-done-era-9863/about

  4. Jun 30

    When Parenting Becomes People Pleasing: Boundaries, Gaming and Guilt with Nathan Graham

    If you've ever wondered whether you're setting a healthy boundary... or just giving in because you're exhausted, this episode is for you. Nathan Graham, author of Why Won't He Just Log Off?, joins me for a conversation that starts with video games but quickly becomes something much bigger. We explore why excessive gaming is often a symptom rather than the problem itself, how parents accidentally slip into people pleasing with their children, and why keeping the peace isn't always the same as building connection. This isn't an episode about banning screens or blaming parents. It's about understanding what's really going on underneath the behaviour, holding boundaries without guilt, and remembering that being a good parent doesn't mean keeping your child happy every minute of the day. In this episode we discuss: • Parenting and people pleasing • Healthy boundaries with children • Screen time and video game addiction • The emotional needs gaming can fulfil • Why punishment often backfires • Connection versus control • How guilt influences parenting decisions • Why understanding behaviour matters • The difference between hearing and listening • Helping kids build healthy habits around technology • What adults can learn from the way children use screens • Why the game is often the symptom, not the problem Whether you're raising gamers, teenagers, or simply trying to stop carrying everyone else's emotions, this conversation offers practical insights that reach far beyond screen time. Find out more about Nathan here: https://syntheticecho.ca/  Grab a copy of Nathan's book here: https://syntheticecho.ca/why-wont-he-log-off  Find out more about Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/  Want to be a guest on The Nope Coach? Send Suzanne Culberg a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thenopecoach

  5. Jun 23

    People Pleasing, Burnout, and the Cost of Always Saying Yes with Paula Mathias

    If you've ever felt responsible for everyone else's happiness, struggled to set boundaries, or found yourself saying yes when you really meant no, this conversation is for you. Paula Mathias, author of The Yes Test Method, joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about people pleasing, overcommitment, burnout, confidence, and why being the dependable one can come at a cost. We explore how women are conditioned to prioritise everyone else's comfort, why rejection isn't personal, and how learning to speak up can change everything. In this episode we talk about: • People pleasing and burnout in women • Why saying no feels so uncomfortable • The conditioning behind "good girl" behaviour • Boundaries without guilt • Speaking up and advocating for yourself • Why resentment builds when we avoid discomfort • Overthinking and worst-case scenarios • The fear of rejection and how to stop taking it personally • Why women often underestimate themselves • How to stop saying yes to everything Find out more about Paula here: https://paulamathias.com/  Find out more about Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/  Want to be a guest on The Nope Coach? Send Suzanne Culberg a message on PodMatch, here: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thenopecoach

  6. Jun 16

    Does Therapy Still Work If You're Sitting in Your Car? with Stephanie Mcalister

    Does online therapy actually work? Or is it just a pandemic hangover? Therapist Stephanie McAllister joins me to talk about virtual counselling, finding the right fit, crying on camera, car sessions, and why ChatGPT isn't a substitute for human support. In this episode we talk about: • Online therapy vs in-person counselling • Whether virtual counselling actually works • Doing therapy from your car (yes, really) • Why finding the right therapist matters • One bad experience doesn't mean therapy isn't for you • Small-town privacy and avoiding awkward supermarket encounters • Why tears aren't something to apologise for • The pros and cons of online counselling • Why ChatGPT isn't your therapist • Accessing specialist support from anywhere Find out more about Stephanie here: https://virtualconnect.ca/  Find out more about Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/  Want to be a guest on The Nope Coach? Send Suzanne Culberg a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thenopecoach

  7. May 19

    500 Episodes Later

    After more than 500 episodes of the Nope Coach Podcast, I found myself reflecting on how much has changed, not just in my business, but in the kinds of conversations I want to have. In this episode I talk about: why public spaces can make deeper conversations harder the difference between reach and resonance the pressure to keep creating for consistency's sake craving smaller, more honest spaces online why I created the Done Diaries inside The Done Era letting things evolve instead of forcing them to stay the same forever This isn't a dramatic goodbye episode. It's more of an honest conversation about creativity, visibility, business, vulnerability, and what happens when you realise you don't want to keep creating the same way just because you always have. If you've been listening and thinking, "I wish there was somewhere for deeper conversations like this," that's honestly what we've been building inside The Done Era. The Done Diaries are private podcast-style episodes where I share the deeper, messier, more human conversations that don't always fit neatly into public content. You can learn more here: https://www.skool.com/the-done-era-9863/about

  8. May 8

    I'm Not Psychic, But…

    A few years ago, someone dared me to start doing intuitive readings. I thought it was ridiculous. Somehow, it turned into its own body of work. In this episode I discuss: • How I accidentally started I Know Things • Going from medical school to oracle cards • Why I'm deeply skeptical of performative spirituality • Intuition vs anxiety vs pattern recognition • The weird experience of knowing things before you can explain them • Why I finally created a dedicated I Know Things community Want to join I Know Things? https://www.skool.com/i-know-things-2177/about

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The Nope Coach Podcast is for recovering people-pleasers who are tired of putting themselves last to keep everyone else comfortable. Hosted by Suzanne Culberg, these honest conversations explore people-pleasing, boundaries, burnout, self-worth, relationships, guilt, and what it actually looks like to choose yourself without apology. Some episodes are solo. Others are conversations with guests who bring wisdom, lived experience, and fresh perspectives. Expect real talk, practical insights, pattern-spotting, and the occasional F-bomb, because life is too short to abandon yourself. You won't find toxic positivity or pressure to hustle harder here. Instead, you'll find conversations that help you notice where you're saying yes when your body is saying no, and permission to stop treating yourself like a problem to solve. If you're tired of being everything to everyone and ready to feel more at home in your own life, you're in the right place.

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  • Creator
    Suzanne Culberg
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    520
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    The Nope Coach