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The Life Coach School Podcast
Hosted by Brooke Castillo · EN
The Life Coach School Podcast is your go-to resource for learning, growing, and becoming certified as a Life Coach & Weight Loss Coach. Through this podcast, you'll hear directly from the Master Coach Brooke Castillo to help you better understand life coaching, the required skills and mindsets, and how we focus on serving the client to get them the results they seek. At The Life Coach School, we offer a thorough and intense certification course that produces some of the most successful coaches coaching today. Learn more at TheLifeCoachSchool.com.
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#539: Weekly 3
Oct 2300:24:41Summary readySome people choose entertainment during their commute or workouts. Some people choose to memorize concepts that transform their lives. This subtle shift in how we use our "bored" time can create extraordinary results over decades. In this final part of the Weekly series, I'm sharing the philosophy that drove my success: the power of ingraining life-changing concepts through repetitive listening. After 35 years of choosing coaching over music, self-help over entertainment, I've discovered that transformation happens not just through understanding ideas intellectually, but through hearing them applied over and over until they become part of your mental operating system. The Weekly offers you this same opportunity - 52 hours of live coaching application throughout 2026. You can sign up right now by going to TheLifeCoachSchool.com/theweekly. What You Will Discover: Why ingraining concepts through repetitive listening creates more lasting change than one-time learning. How to create your own mental "board of directors" using the wisdom of teachers you've studied. The critical difference between intellectual understanding and applied mastery of coaching tools. Why "I don't know" and "maybe" are dream stealers that keep you stuck in misery. How to evaluate worst-case scenarios from both your primitive brain and prefrontal cortex. Featured on This Episode: Join me in The Weekly in 2026. You can sign up right now by going to TheLifeCoachSchool.com/theweekly. Ep #537: Weekly 1 Ep #538: Weekly 2 Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Join The Life Coach School on Social: instagram.com/lifecoachschool/ instagram.com/therealbrookecastillo/ facebook.com/lifecoachschool/ linkedin.com/school/lifecoachschool/ tiktok.com/@lifecoachschool pinterest.com/thelifecoachschool/
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#538: Weekly 2
Oct 1600:28:04Summary readyUnnecessary suffering is at the heart of what separates those who thrive from those who just survive. Our brain has become an expert at creating pain where none needs to exist. Layering emotional turmoil on top of life's natural challenges and preventing us from achieving what we're truly capable of. In this second part of the Weekly series, I'm breaking down the core principles of coaching and how understanding your brain's motivational triad can fundamentally transform your relationship with success, pain, and achievement. Join me in The Weekly in 2026. You can sign up right now by going to TheLifeCoachSchool.com/theweekly. What You Will Discover: How your brain's survival mechanism creates unnecessary suffering on top of life's natural challenges. Why the motivational triad (seeking pleasure, avoiding pain, conserving energy) keeps you stuck in mediocrity. The five components of the self-coaching model that govern everything in your life. What happens in your brain when you set an impossible goal and why it immediately creates resistance. How weekly repetition and coaching can rewire negative thinking patterns permanently. The difference between clean pain (necessary) and dirty pain (optional) in your emotional life. Featured on This Episode: Join me in The Weekly in 2026. You can sign up right now by going to TheLifeCoachSchool.com/theweekly. The Last Word on Power by Tracy Goss Ep #537: Weekly 1 Join The Life Coach School on Social: instagram.com/lifecoachschool/ instagram.com/therealbrookecastillo/ facebook.com/lifecoachschool/ linkedin.com/school/lifecoachschool/ tiktok.com/@lifecoachschool pinterest.com/thelifecoachschool/
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#537: Weekly 1
Oct 900:29:13Summary readyThe people who transform their lives aren't necessarily smarter or more motivated. They're the ones who show up consistently, week after week, to learn, practice, and apply coaching tools to their specific situations. The magic isn't in consuming more content - it is in the weekly rhythm of learning concepts, hearing them applied to real situations, and then implementing them in your own life. This three-part process of learning, repetition, and application is what creates real results. Today, I'm introducing The Weekly, a live coaching program where I'll introduce tools, coach participants on any topic, and create that essential weekly reset that keeps you moving forward. Whether you're ready to make aggressive life changes or just want to stay on track with subtle improvements, this program gives you the structure and support to make 2026 your most transformative year yet. Join me in The Weekly in 2026. You can sign up right now by going to TheLifeCoachSchool.com/theweekly. What You Will Discover: Why weekly engagement with coaching creates more lasting change than intensive one-time learning experiences. The three-phase process that turns concepts into life-changing results: learning, repetition, and application. How listening to others get coached on similar issues accelerates your own growth and understanding. Why group coaching often produces faster breakthroughs than one-on-one sessions. How to maintain motivation and momentum by creating a weekly reset practice. Featured on This Episode: Join me in The Weekly in 2026. You can sign up right now by going to TheLifeCoachSchool.com/theweekly. Join The Life Coach School on Social: instagram.com/lifecoachschool/ instagram.com/therealbrookecastillo/ facebook.com/lifecoachschool/ linkedin.com/school/lifecoachschool/ tiktok.com/@lifecoachschool pinterest.com/thelifecoachschool/
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#536: Capacity and Capability
Sep 400:29:29Summary readyHave you ever noticed that just when things start going well, you somehow find a way to mess it up? Maybe you finally start making good money... but then spend it all immediately. Or you attract a healthy relationship... but find yourself creating drama. Or you're making progress in your business... but suddenly feel overwhelmed and pull back. Here's the truth: It's not your capabilities holding you back. It's your capacity. In this week's episode, I dive deep into the crucial difference between capability and capacity and why understanding this distinction could be the key to unlocking your next level of success. What You Will Discover: Why people with all the right skills still sabotage their success when they haven't expanded their capacity to hold it. How to identify and question the thoughts that are limiting your capacity for money, relationships, and success. The three-step process to increase your capacity: awareness, decision-making, and deliberate practice. Why avoiding stress and overwhelm actually shrinks your life and limits your opportunities. How to develop capability through massive action and failure while building capacity at the same time. The difference between taking on more stress that kills you versus stress that grows you. What happens when your capability outpaces your capacity and how to bring them into alignment. Featured on This Episode: The Work by Byron Katie Join The Life Coach School on Social: instagram.com/lifecoachschool/ instagram.com/therealbrookecastillo/ facebook.com/lifecoachschool/ linkedin.com/school/lifecoachschool/ tiktok.com/@lifecoachschool pinterest.com/thelifecoachschool/
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#535: Be a Badass - Tools
Jul 1700:26:28Summary readyMost people avoid the emotions and challenges that would change them. That’s why they stay stuck. In this episode, I’m sharing the tools to become a badass - someone who creates extraordinary results by building mental toughness and emotional resilience. This isn’t about positive thinking. It’s about stepping into your power and knowing challenges will come with it. You’ll learn to build emotional strength by processing, not avoiding feelings. You’ll develop behavioral strength to keep moving forward when you mess up. And you’ll see why impossible goals are the key to redefining your identity. Stop operating from weakness. Start operating from power. What You Will Discover: Why making the decision to be a badass requires telling people and committing publicly. How to build mental strength through repetition, exposure, and intense work periods. The three reasons setting impossible goals transforms your identity and results. Why anticipating worst-case scenarios and planning for them strengthens you before obstacles arrive. How emotional resilience means embracing fear, doubt, and insecurity rather than avoiding them. The difference between coddling (which weakens) and self-love (which strengthens). Why badasses are built on piles of failures, mistakes, and judgments. Featured on This Episode: Ep #534: Be a Badass - Obstacles Ep #533: Be a Badass - Part 1 Ep #451: Dread Sprints Ep #284: Antifragile Ep #112: Post-Traumatic Growth Join The Life Coach School on Social: instagram.com/lifecoachschool/ instagram.com/therealbrookecastillo/ facebook.com/lifecoachschool/ linkedin.com/school/lifecoachschool/ tiktok.com/@lifecoachschool pinterest.com/thelifecoachschool/
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#534: Be a Badass - Obstacles
Jul 1000:28:56Summary readyThe difference between ordinary and extraordinary is in how you face obstacles. Your brain is hardwired to seek comfort and avoid growth, which keeps you stuck in mediocrity - in the ordinary. This wiring, known as the Motivational Triad, is great for survival but terrible for achieving greatness. In this episode, I’m breaking down the obstacles that stand between you and the badass version of yourself and the key to overcoming them. What You Will Discover: Why your brain's motivational triad (conserving energy, avoiding pain, seeking pleasure) directly sabotages extraordinary achievement. How fragility and constant excuse-making weaken your ability to create results. The hidden cost of approval-seeking and why you're wasting energy trying to please people you don't even respect. What drama and negativity bonding really do to your mental fortitude and creative capacity. The difference between self-love and self-coddling, and why one strengthens while the other weakens. How to use negative emotions as opportunities to build strength instead of reasons to retreat. Why accepting you're both good and bad, right and wrong, frees up massive energy for creation. Featured on This Episode: Ep #533: Be a Badass Part 1 Join The Life Coach School on Social: instagram.com/lifecoachschool/ instagram.com/therealbrookecastillo/ facebook.com/lifecoachschool/ linkedin.com/school/lifecoachschool/ tiktok.com/@lifecoachschool pinterest.com/thelifecoachschool/
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#533: Be a Badass - Part 1
Jul 300:30:55Summary readySuccess isn’t reserved for a select few. It’s available to anyone willing to become the person who creates it. In this three-part series, I’m answering the question I get asked over and over: How do you create the success you want in your life? The answer isn't about being the smartest or having a perfect past. It’s about developing two key traits: mental strength and a productive work ethic. These aren’t optional. They’re the foundation of extraordinary results. In this episode, I share my journey to becoming a badass in business and how I built Self Coaching Scholars into a $10M+ program. You’ll learn why simply believing you can achieve success isn’t enough. You have to believe you are the person who creates those results. What You Will Discover: The two identifiable characteristics every badass possesses and why both are essential. How mental strength differs from mental weakness and what it actually requires to develop Why work ethic isn't about hustling 24/7 but about producing significant results quickly The real reason people fail (hint: it's not lack of capability) How childhood trauma can actually contribute to developing mental toughness Why announcing your badass identity matters more than keeping it private The connection between handling criticism and creating extraordinary success Featured on This Episode: Finding Freedom: A Cook's Story; Remaking a Life from Scratch by Erin French Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten You Are a Badass book series by Jen Sincero Join The Life Coach School on Social: instagram.com/lifecoachschool/ instagram.com/therealbrookecastillo/ facebook.com/lifecoachschool/ linkedin.com/school/lifecoachschool/ tiktok.com/@lifecoachschool pinterest.com/thelifecoachschool/
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#532: Take a Break
Jun 2600:43:38Summary readyToday, I’m talking about taking a break. A real break. Not just rest. Not just vacation. But intentional time away from everything you usually do. Stepping away gives you perspective. You get to see your life clearly - maybe for the first time. Whether you run a home, have a corporate job, or own your own business, creating space is essential. I share exactly how I planned my break, what I discovered, and why you need one too. You’ll learn how to step away to appreciate your journey. You’ll acknowledge your mistakes. And you'll reconnect with what you genuinely want. Give yourself permission to pause. Reflect. Then redecide your future. What You Will Discover: Why everyone should plan a midlife break - just like retirement. The powerful difference between planned breaks and emergency escapes. How to prepare financially, emotionally, and practically to take at least three months off. Exactly what to do (and not do) during your break to gain clarity. The profound impact a true break has on your relationships, identity, and future plans. Featured on This Episode: #531: Potential Finding Your Own North Star by Martha Beck Join The Life Coach School on Social: instagram.com/lifecoachschool/ instagram.com/therealbrookecastillo/ facebook.com/lifecoachschool/ linkedin.com/school/lifecoachschool/ tiktok.com/@lifecoachschool pinterest.com/thelifecoachschool/
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#531: Potential
Jun 1200:31:31Summary readyOver the last six-months, I took some time to write and hike and be with the family. In that quiet, potential became my obsession - mine and yours. Most of us begin life future-focused and then quietly start measuring possibility by yesterday’s résumé. That mental pivot shrinks what could still be born. In this episode, I show you how desire points to unused capacity and resilience gets you there. Exploring your potential is the greatest thrill. It’s also your biggest contribution. Let’s find out who you can become. What You Will Discover: The subtle moment we start letting yesterday predict tomorrow and how to reverse it. Why past results are the worst predictor of future potential. How desire acts as a compass for growth at any age. A simple practice to build resilience so you can turn wanting into having. The key to separating self-worth from achievement while chasing big goals. Featured on This Episode: #485: Increased Experience #296: Want Match Join The Life Coach School on Social: instagram.com/lifecoachschool/ instagram.com/therealbrookecastillo/ facebook.com/lifecoachschool/ linkedin.com/school/lifecoachschool/ tiktok.com/@lifecoachschool pinterest.com/thelifecoachschool/ Do you have a suggestion for a topic you think I should cover? Email theteam@thelifecoachschool.com
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#530: LIFE
Dec 5, 202400:33:15Summary readyWe have been on quite a journey together over the past 10 years. I’ve created an extraordinary amount of content full of concepts and lessons that have helped me in my own life and business. Thousands of you have taken those lessons, courses, and certifications to create lives you never dreamed possible for yourself. You created businesses. You fell in love. You worked hard and created tremendous success for yourself. I am so proud of you and of us. While the episode you hear today might feel sad, I want you to know this isn’t goodbye. In this episode, I share what you can expect from me and The Life Coach School over the next year, and why I need you to get ready for what I’m going to unleash and bring to you in 2026. It’s going to be more epic than anything I’ve ever created, and I can’t wait to share it with you. What You Will Discover: The two books that have impacted me the most in the past couple of years. How you can experience my work in 2025 if you never have before. What’s in store for 2026 and why you don’t want to miss it. Featured on This Episode: #526: Student to Leader From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life by Arthur Brooks Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life by Bill Perkins Join The Life Coach School on Social: instagram.com/lifecoachschool/ instagram.com/therealbrookecastillo/ facebook.com/lifecoachschool/ linkedin.com/school/lifecoachschool/ tiktok.com/@lifecoachschool pinterest.com/thelifecoachschool/ Do you have a suggestion for a topic you think I should cover? Email theteam@thelifecoachschool.com
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