This Daring Adventure

Trista Guertin
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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. 6D AGO

    How to stop quitting on yourself

    Most people think quitting happens in one big moment. It doesn’t. It happens quietly through little quits. These are the tiny decisions we make every day to choose momentary comfort over long-term goals. Skipping the workout. Delaying the project. Avoiding the uncomfortable conversation. Each one seems harmless… but over time they add up. In this episode, I explain: • The difference between big quits and little quits • Why your brain constantly offers excuses for quitting • How small moments of comfort sabotage big goals • The mindset shift that builds self-trust and follow-through • Three simple ways to stop quitting on yourself If you’ve ever wondered why you struggle to stay consistent or finish what you start, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening — and how to change it. Mentioned in this episode If you want to take this work deeper, join us in You, Redefined. If you’ve been quietly quitting on yourself for years… Putting your dreams off. Playing smaller than you know you’re capable of. Waiting for the right moment to finally start living differently… You, Redefined is designed specifically for women in midlife who are ready to stop drifting and start leading their lives. Inside, we focus on one powerful shift: You stop waiting for motivation… And you become the woman who moves forward anyway. The result? More clarity. More confidence. More self-trust. And the feeling that your life is actually moving in the direction you want. If that’s what you’re ready for, come join us.

    15 min

  2. MAR 26

    There is nothing wrong with you

    Have you ever looked at your life and thought — I know better, so why doesn't it stick? Why can't I just... change? If you keep bumping into the same thought patterns — the self-doubt, the second-guessing, the shrinking — this episode is going to reframe everything. The problem isn't you. It's the method. And once you understand the difference between managing your mind day to day and actually rewiring it at the root, you'll stop white-knuckling your way through change and start making it stick. 5 shifts covered in this episode 01 - Stop identifying with the thought The thought isn't you — it's a circuit. Seeing it that way strips it of its authority. Saves you from shame spirals that can last hours or days. 02 - Repetition isn't enough — emotional charge is Why affirmations often don't work, and what to do instead. This shift alone saves years of spinning your wheels on surface-level tools. 03 - Interrupt the loop early Negative thought patterns build momentum. Learn to catch them at the first flicker — before they hijack your whole day. 04 - Rewire the belief, not just the behavior Changing behavior without changing the underlying belief is exhausting. Go upstream. This is where lasting change actually lives. 05 - Make the new pattern the default The goal isn't working hard at thinking differently forever. It's wiring the new pattern until it runs on autopilot — just like the old one did. Thanks for listening! Find me on Instagram.

    18 min

  3. MAR 19

    Start taking action

    You don’t have an action problem. You have a thinking problem. If you’ve been stuck in overthinking, waiting for motivation, or telling yourself you’ll “start next week”… this episode will show you exactly why—and what to do instead. Because the truth is: 👉 You’re not stuck because you don’t know what to do. 👉 You’re stuck because of how you feel about doing it. And until you understand that… nothing changes. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODEWhy you’re not taking action (and it’s not laziness)How your primitive brain is keeping you stuckWhy waiting to feel motivated is the biggest mistakeThe simple ACTION Reset Method to get yourself movingHow to take small, consistent steps—even when you don’t feel like it KEY TAKEAWAYYou don’t need to feel ready. You need to be willing. Your next chapter isn’t built on big, perfect moments. It’s built on what you do—today—when you don’t feel like it. READY TO STOP SPINNING AND START MOVING?If you’re listening to this and thinking: “I get it… but I still feel stuck.” That’s exactly what we solve inside the Clarity Audit. This is where I help you see: what’s actually keeping you stuckwhat you’ve been thinking (that you didn’t even realize)and what your next step is So you can stop overthinking… and start taking action. 👉 Get your Clarity Audit for $29 here: https://pages.tristaguertin.com/products/the-clarity-audit FREE YOURSELF FROM “STUCK” FOR GOODI’m also hosting a live training: 👉 The 3 Secrets to Go From “My Best Years Are Behind Me” to “I’m Just Getting Started” 🗓 March 26, 2026 ⏰ 7PM EDT 💻 Live + replay included 💸 $7 In this training, I’ll show you: Why you feel stuck (and why it hasn’t changed)What actually needs to shiftHow to start moving—without waiting to feel ready 👉 Save your spot here: https://pages.tristaguertin.com/products/the-3-secrets-webinar

    25 min

  4. MAR 12

    The Real Reason You Want More

    Many women reach midlife and feel a quiet restlessness they can’t quite explain. Their life may look good on paper. They’ve built a career. Raised children. Supported partners and families. Done all the things they were “supposed” to do. But something inside them keeps whispering: There has to be more. In the final episode of the Reinvention Series, we explore a powerful question that most women never stop to ask: What are you really hungry for? Because the truth is, many women think they’re craving things like a new job, a smaller body, or a better routine. But what they’re actually craving is something deeper. Expansion. Meaning. Growth. Aliveness. If you’ve been feeling restless, dissatisfied, or unsure what your next chapter looks like, this episode will help you understand what that feeling may be trying to tell you. Reinvention doesn’t begin with a dramatic life change. It begins with awareness. In This Episode, You’ll Learn• Why many midlife women misdiagnose what they’re truly craving • How buffering behaviors hide deeper desires • Why restlessness is often a signal of growth—not failure • The powerful question that can unlock your next chapter • How awareness leads to intentional reinvention The Reinvention SeriesThis episode concludes the 3-part Reinvention Series: Episode 1: Why You’re Not Actually Stuck Episode 2: Stop Fixing the Wrong Problem Episode 3: The real reason you want more Together, these episodes explore the hidden patterns that keep women stuck and the mindset shifts that allow reinvention to begin. Ready for more?If this series resonated with you, join my free live training on March 26, 7 PM EDT: The 3 Secrets Webinar(Going from “My Best Years Are Behind Me” to “I’m Just Getting Started”) A replay will be shared if you can't join live. In this workshop you’ll learn: • The three mindset shifts that allow women to reinvent themselves without blowing up their lives • Why so many smart, capable women stay stuck even when they know they want more • The process I use with coaching clients to help them create clarity, confidence, and momentum Register here

    20 min

  5. MAR 5

    Stop fixing the wrong problem

    Many women in midlife believe the reason they feel stuck is something on the surface. Their job. Their weight. Their productivity. Their schedule. So they try to fix those things. They change careers. They start new routines. They try to be more disciplined. But the stuck feeling eventually comes back. Why? Because the real issue is rarely the circumstance. It’s the relationship you have with yourself. In Episode 2 of the Reinvention Series, we explore why surface changes often don’t last and how true reinvention happens at the level of identity. If you know you’re meant for more but feel unsure how to move forward, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on beneath the surface. In This Episode, You’ll LearnWhy changing your job, habits, or routine doesn’t always solve the feeling of being stuckThe concept of the identity gap between your old self and your emerging selfWhy midlife discomfort is often a sign of expansion — not failureWhy waiting for clarity can actually keep you stuckHow awareness leads to identity evolution and reinvention The Reinvention SeriesThis episode is part of a special 3-part Reinvention Series for women who feel stuck and know they’re meant for more. Episode 1 explored why feeling stuck is often the result of buffering behaviors like overthinking, scrolling, and procrastinating. Episode 2 focuses on the deeper issue many women miss — the relationship you have with yourself. In Episode 3, we’ll explore a powerful question: What are you really hungry for? Because many women think they want a different job, a smaller body, or less stress — when what they’re actually craving is expansion, meaning, and aliveness. Questions to Reflect OnAs you listen to this episode, consider asking yourself: Where am I trying to fix a surface problem in my life?What identity am I still living from that may no longer fit?What version of myself is trying to emerge right now?What might change if I stopped waiting for perfect knowing? Ready for Deeper Clarity?If you want help identifying the exact pattern that’s keeping you stuck, book a Clarity Audit. For $29, you’ll receive a personalized video where I break down: The thought pattern keeping you stuckThe coping behavior underneath itWhat you may be avoidingAnd the next step to move forward Book your Clarity Audit here Join me for The 3 Secrets WebinarOn Thursday, March 26th, 2026, I will be hosting my first Zoom webinar of the year called The Three Secrets webinar. Be honest with yourself for a second — do you believe your best years are behind you? Because a lot of women I talk to do. They don't say it out loud. But it's there, running quietly in the background, shaping every decision. And I get it. When the roles that defined you start to shift — when the kids need you less, when the career stops feeling like enough, when you wake up and think who even am I now — it makes sense that your brain defaults to: it was better before. But that thought is a lie. A very convincing, neurologically-backed lie. And I can prove it to you. The 3 Secrets Workshop is a live, 60-minute session where I'll show you exactly what's driving the stagnation, the self-sabotage, and the flatness. And more importantly, how to interrupt it and step into what's actually next for you. This is not a pep talk. This is the mechanism — explained — and a framework that actually works. $7. Sixty minutes. Your next chapter starts here. And if this episode resonated with you, share it with a woman who might be feeling stuck in this season of life. Share the EpisodeIf this episode resonated with you, share it with a woman who might be feeling stuck in this season of life. Reinvention is possible at any stage. And it starts with awareness. Thanks, everyone! See you next week.

    20 min

  6. FEB 26

    It's not your discipline

    If you feel stuck in midlife — in your career, marriage, body, or identity — this episode will change how you see yourself. Most women believe they’re stuck because they lack motivation, confidence, or discipline. But that’s not the real reason. In this first episode of the 3-part Reinvention series, we break down: Why midlife women mistake coping for character flawsThe hidden behaviors keeping you stuck (scrolling, overworking, overthinking, people-pleasing)What “buffering” is and how it prevents reinventionThe awareness questions that create clarity fastWhat reinvention actually means — and why you may be ready for it If you know you’re meant for more but can’t seem to move, this episode will help you identify what’s really going on beneath the surface. Reinvention doesn’t require blowing up your life. It requires awareness. 🎧 Listen now and start seeing your patterns clearly. Ready for deeper clarity? Book a Clarity Audit - for $29 you'll answer a few questions and I will provide you with a 20-minute personalised video helping you see what's really keeping you stuck and the aligned action steps you can take right away to move yourself forward.

    20 min

  7. FEB 20

    Nothing will fix your life

    Are you waiting to feel ready before you make a change?In this episode, we challenge the belief that clarity, confidence, or motivation will arrive first — and then you’ll finally take action. The truth is: most people don’t stay stuck because they lack answers. They stay stuck because they’re waiting for emotional certainty before making a decision. You’ll learn why readiness is a myth, how waiting quietly erodes self-trust, and what actually creates momentum in your life. This episode will help you stop postponing change and start moving — even when you don’t feel sure yet. In This EpisodeWhy confidence doesn’t come before actionThe hidden cost of waiting for the “right time”How avoidance disguises itself as preparationThe moment life actually starts to changeA new way to make decisions without certainty Ready for clarity?The Clarity Audit helps you identify the exact pattern keeping you stuck and the next step forward. Book yours here: https://pages.tristaguertin.com/products/the-clarity-audit

    12 min

  8. FEB 13

    This isn't a career problem

    Have you ever felt restless even though your life is objectively good? You’re grateful. Stable. Calm. But something feels underused — like there’s more in you that isn’t being expressed. Most people assume this means they need a new job, a new plan, or a major life change. In this episode, I explain why that’s usually the wrong conclusion. You don’t necessarily want a different career. You want expansion. When your brain no longer has survival problems to solve, it starts searching for meaning, growth, and movement. But instead of recognizing that internal need, it tries to solve it externally — by finding the “right” decision before taking action. That’s why you stay stuck in overthinking and indecision. In this episode you’ll learn: Why feeling stuck often appears after life becomes stableThe difference between a career problem and an expansion needWhy clarity does not come from thinking harderHow overanalyzing keeps you disconnected from what you actually wantThe real way direction forms in adulthoodWhy waiting to be sure prevents you from discovering anything If you’ve been trying to figure out what you want before you start moving, this episode will help you understand why that hasn’t worked — and what actually does. This conversation is especially relevant if you feel capable, motivated, and ready for something more… but can’t identify exactly what that “more” is. Follow me on Instagram Ready to get unstuck? Consider working 1:1 with me. Book your consultation and let's talk.

    14 min
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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
    205
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Trista Guertin
  • Show Website
    This Daring Adventure

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