This Daring Adventure

Trista Guertin
  • 5.0 (6)
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Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Frustrated? Lost? If you know you want more for your life, but don't know what that is or how to do it, start here! This podcast will help you uplevel your life in all areas - relationships, career, emotional management, mindset, confidence, money, business, and family. I'm Trista Guertin, a Master certified life coach. I can help you figure out what you want and navigate through the change and growth process to the life you've always wanted. I will teach you practical tools, skills, and concepts that they never taught you in school, but which will help you uplevel your life in ways you never dreamed possible. Let's make your life a daring adventure and start living by design, not default. Pop in your earbuds and go for a walk or grab a cup of coffee and join me every other Thursday when we start expanding, growing, and upleveling together. This is our Daring Adventure. Let's go!

  1. 3d ago

    Inner Freedom

    What if the freedom you’re looking for has less to do with changing your life—and more to do with changing how you meet it? In this episode, inspired by the timeless ideas in Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations, we’re talking about how to become harder to knock off yourself. You’ll learn four simple practices to help you: Separate what actually happened from the story your brain creates about itFeel difficult emotions without letting them make your decisionsStop wasting energy arguing with realityPractice gratitude for the life you have while you’re creating what you want next Because the goal isn’t to never feel afraid, disappointed, irritated, or uncertain. It’s to become a woman who can experience all of it—and still trust herself to choose what happens next. That’s mental freedom. That’s emotional authority. And that’s where your power is.

  2. Aug 29

    10 things I wish every woman knew

    What if there’s nothing wrong with you—and you’re not doing life wrong?In this episode of This Daring Adventure, I’m sharing 10 things I wish I had understood much earlier about my brain, my emotions, my power, and what it means to be human. We’re talking about why you don’t have to believe everything you think, why uncomfortable emotions aren’t a problem to solve, why your past doesn’t get to determine what happens next, and why you have far more power over your life than you may realize. I also share why mindset and emotional work aren’t something you “finish.” They’re practices we return to again and again—and why learning how to understand your own brain can completely change the way you experience your life. Most importantly, this episode is an invitation to stop spending so much time wondering whether you’re doing life right and start asking a much more interesting question: What am I capable of? Because you haven’t met every version of yourself yet. And there is still so much more to discover. In this episode: Why there is nothing wrong with youWhy your thoughts aren’t automatically factsThe importance of learning to process emotions and support your nervous systemHow we unknowingly give our power awayWhy your past is information—not prophecyWhy you’re not supposed to be happy all the timeThe power of coaching and having someone help you see what you can’t see on your own If you’re ready to apply this work to your own life, I invite you to book a complimentary consultation with me to learn more about private 1:1 coaching. Let’s see what’s possible for you. Want to take this work deeper? Work with me 1:1. Book your 30-minute free consultation HERE.

  3. Aug 23

    3 thoughts to set you free

    What if fear didn't mean stop? What if a problem didn't have to become a problem? And what if you didn't need to have an opinion about everything happening around you? In this episode of This Daring Adventure, I'm sharing three simple ideas that have changed the way I think, feel, and show up in my life: Treat fear as a suggestion.If you don't want it to be a problem, don't make it a problem.You don't have to have an opinion on everything. These ideas have helped me create more calm, protect my energy, and focus on what I can actually control. They're simple. But when you start practicing them, they can change a lot. Listen in and choose one to experiment with this week. Want help in applying these to your life? Book your free consult call with me to learn more about private coaching. Book here.

  4. Aug 15

    3 Practices That Are Changing My Life

    What if changing your life doesn't always require doing more? In this episode, I'm sharing three simple practices that have had a powerful impact on how I feel, how I show up, and the results I'm creating in my life. We talk about processing emotions instead of resisting or reacting to them, using a simple breathing practice to calm your nervous system, and one slightly "woo" practice that has helped me create more gratitude, openness, and possibility. These are practices I use in my own life—and versions of this work are at the heart of what I teach my coaching clients. In this episode, you'll learn: How to let an emotion move through you instead of letting it run the showA simple breathing practice I use to calm and reset my nervous systemWhy becoming less reactive gives you more choiceThe phrase I've been saying every day: "Thank you, Universe. More, please. I'm ready."How these practices can help you become more intentional about how you feel, think, and show up You don't have to stay where you are. You can learn to work with your emotions, regulate yourself, change how you show up, and begin creating your life much more deliberately. And if you have that feeling that you're meant for more, maybe it's time to listen to it. Ready to take this work deeper? I'm currently accepting new clients for private 1:1 coaching. Book a complimentary 45-minute consultation with me and let's talk about where you are, what you want, and how I can help you create change that lasts. Book now.

  5. Jun 25

    Endings

    Many of us build our identity around a role—a job, a relationship, parenting, caregiving, or a title we've held for years.But what happens when that role ends? In this episode, I share a message from an 81-year-old listener who was unexpectedly forced into retirement after working her entire life. What she is experiencing isn't really a retirement problem. It's an identity transition. We'll explore why losing a role can feel so disorienting, the lie our culture tells us about aging and usefulness, and how to begin creating meaning in a chapter you didn't choose. If you've ever wondered who you are after a major life change, this episode is for you. In This Episode:Why the loss of a role can feel like the loss of yourselfThe difference between your identity and your job, title, or circumstancesThe hidden grief that often comes with retirement, divorce, empty nest, and career transitionsWhy your value doesn't disappear when a chapter endsA powerful question to help you create your next chapter with intention Key TakeawayThe role ended. Not you. A chapter may close, but your value, purpose, wisdom, and ability to contribute remain. The question is no longer, "What do I do now?" The question is: "Who do I want to become next?"

  6. Jun 11

    Audacity

    What if audacity isn't arrogance? What if it's self-trust? In this episode of This Daring Adventure, we're reclaiming a word that women have been taught to fear. So many of us have spent years waiting—for the right time, more confidence, more certainty, or someone else's permission. But what if the life you want is waiting for you to decide? We'll explore why midlife women often abandon their own desires, how fear and second-guessing keep us playing small, and why confidence is created through action—not before it. If you've been feeling the pull toward something more, this episode is your invitation to stop waiting and start choosing yourself. In this episode, you'll learn: Why audacity has gotten a bad rap—especially for womenThe hidden cost of waiting for permissionWhy confidence follows action, not the other way aroundHow to stop second-guessing yourself and trust your desiresOne simple way to begin living more boldly this week Journal Prompt: If I stopped waiting for permission and fully trusted myself, what would I do next? This Week's Challenge: Take one audacious step. Send the email. Have the conversation. Make the decision. Trust yourself enough to begin. Because maybe the most audacious thing a woman can do is stop waiting to be chosen... and choose herself. Let's go!

  7. May 21

    Choosing Yourself

    How many years have you spent quietly putting yourself on hold? Waiting for confidence. Waiting for certainty. Waiting for the “right” time. Waiting for someone—or something—to finally choose you. In this episode of This Daring Adventure, I’m talking about one of the sneakiest ways women stay stuck: waiting to be chosen instead of choosing themselves. We explore why so many women postpone their dreams, desires, and next chapter—and how fear, people-pleasing, and the primitive brain keep us waiting for permission. If you’ve ever thought: I don’t know what I wantI’ll do it when I feel more confidentMaybe next yearI’m too old / too late / not ready This episode is for you. You’ll learn: ✨ Why waiting feels safe—but quietly becomes your life ✨ The hidden cost of postponing yourself ✨ Why confidence comes after action—not before ✨ How to stop waiting for permission and start trusting yourself ✨ Small ways to begin choosing yourself now Your next chapter doesn’t begin when you feel ready. It begins the moment you decide to stop waiting—and start choosing yourself. Journal Question: Where in my life am I waiting to be chosen—and what would choosing myself look like instead? Ways to Work With Me: Ready to stop feeling stuck and start creating your next chapter? Book a free consult or explore coaching opportunities at tristaguertin.com

  8. May 7

    What's actually keeping you stuck

    You’re not stuck. You’re practiced.If you’ve been feeling like nothing is changing… like you keep starting and stopping… like you should be further along by now—this episode will shift how you see everything. Because the problem isn’t your motivation, discipline, or ability. The problem is the emotional pattern you’ve been rehearsing on repeat. In this episode, I break down why you feel stuck (in a way you’ve likely never heard before) and how your brain and body work together to keep you in the same cycle—even when you want change. And more importantly, I show you how to interrupt that pattern and start creating real momentum. What You’ll LearnWhy feeling “stuck” isn’t a circumstance—it’s a practiced emotional stateThe hidden loop keeping you in overthinking, hesitation, and inactionHow your body gets used to certain emotions (like doubt, overwhelm, and frustration)Why change feels uncomfortable—and why that’s actually a good signThe identity shift required to finally move forwardHow to start practicing a new way of being (without waiting to feel ready) Key TakeawaysYou don’t have a motivation problem—you have a familiarity problemYour results come from repeated emotional patterns, not one-time decisionsThe discomfort you feel when changing means it’s working, not failingYou can’t create a new life from the same emotional stateSmall, consistent actions (micro-actions) are how you retrain your brain and body What’s Actually Keeping You StuckIt’s not your circumstances. It’s not your past. It’s not your lack of clarity. 👉 It’s the emotional pattern you keep returning to: “I don’t know.” “This is hard.” “What if I fail?” And the feelings those thoughts create— doubt, overwhelm, hesitation— That drive the same actions… That create the same results. The ShiftYou don’t wait to feel confident to take action. You practice a new emotional state first— then take action from there. That’s how you break the cycle. That’s how you get unstuck. This is where the work begins. Final ThoughtYou’re not addicted to your problems. You’re addicted to the way you feel while living them. And the moment you learn to feel something different— your whole life starts to change. Let's go.

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Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Frustrated? Lost? If you know you want more for your life, but don't know what that is or how to do it, start here! This podcast will help you uplevel your life in all areas - relationships, career, emotional management, mindset, confidence, money, business, and family. I'm Trista Guertin, a Master certified life coach. I can help you figure out what you want and navigate through the change and growth process to the life you've always wanted. I will teach you practical tools, skills, and concepts that they never taught you in school, but which will help you uplevel your life in ways you never dreamed possible. Let's make your life a daring adventure and start living by design, not default. Pop in your earbuds and go for a walk or grab a cup of coffee and join me every other Thursday when we start expanding, growing, and upleveling together. This is our Daring Adventure. Let's go!

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  • Creator
    Trista Guertin
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    217
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Trista Guertin
  • Show Website
    This Daring Adventure

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