What happens when life throws every possible challenge your way—and keeps going? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Master Certified Coach Jill Douka opens up about a year that tested her spirit beyond anything she imagined. From devastating personal losses to professional pressure and financial hardship, Jill shares the raw truth about what it really takes to keep moving forward when everything feels like it’s falling apart.

She reveals the mindset shifts, resilience hacks, and spiritual practices that helped her not only survive—but thrive.

You’ll learn:
✔️ Why resilience isn’t something we’re born with—and how to consciously build it
✔️ The 50/50 principle that every high achiever needs to hear
✔️ How doing hard things—like being the slowest in her triathlon team—actually strengthens your soul
✔️ The GPS secret Jill teaches at her retreats to keep your life on track
✔️ Why having a vision is non-negotiable when everything else crumbles

Whether you’re in a season of grief, confusion, burnout—or simply need inspiration to keep going—this episode is a must-listen.

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➡️ Are You Ready to Become a Life Coach? Free Quiz
➡️ Create Your Life Vision Exercise

This is your reminder: even in your darkest moments, there is a light waiting within you. And it’s stronger than you think.

Have you ever felt the quiet ache of knowing something—or someone—was holding you back, even if you loved them?

In this powerful episode, Jill shares the moment in Hyde Park when she realized she needed to let go of a relationship she deeply cherished, not because there wasn’t love, but because it was time.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• Why holding on to what no longer serves you is costing you your health, energy, and joy (with scientific proof)

• How to tell the difference between true perseverance and fear-based attachment

• The 5 questions that will help you decide what to release and what to keep

• A simple but life-changing exercise: The List of Annoyances

• How to start letting go without guilt, resentment, or self-betrayal

If you’re feeling stuck, heavy, or afraid of the unknown, this episode is your invitation to create space—for peace, for freedom, and for the life you’re meant to live.

Listen now and begin the process of releasing what no longer fits.

You deserve a life that feels light and true.

Want to see if you are Ready to Become a Life Coach? Here is the Quiz: https://www.videoask.com/fsp7ifkan

I was in one of the most luxurious suites in Santorini.

The view? Breathtaking. A private pool in the room.

I had everything—success, love, health.

And yet… I was silently sobbing.

Why?

Because I couldn’t feel any of it.

That moment was the beginning of a deeper journey: learning how to live in real, lasting joy.

In this heartfelt episode, I open up about that turning point—and share the 4 keys that transformed my life from empty to meaningful.

Inside, you’ll discover:

✔️ Why joy isn’t a luxury—it’s a biochemical necessity

✔️ How to find your life’s GPS (your WHY)

✔️ The science behind the link between loneliness, depression, and joy

✔️ A 2-minute daily practice that rewires your brain for gratitude

✔️ Why failing forward might be the key to your happiness

✔️ How to audit your relationships and protect your energy

Whether you’ve been quietly struggling… or you’re just ready to feel more alive, this episode is your invitation to come home to joy.

Listen now and let’s walk this path—together.

Keep Thriving,

Jill

Episode 13: How to Set Boundaries by Jill Douka MBA, MCC

What happens when you say "yes" while your soul screams "no"?
You betray yourself. And over time, it adds up.

In this powerful episode, I share a moment that shook me—taking care of my sick family, leading a high-level workshop, skipping meals and workouts—and realizing I had failed to do what I teach every day: set boundaries.

Whether you're a people-pleaser, a high achiever, or someone who struggles to say "no," this episode will change the way you see your time, your energy, and your worth.

Here’s what we explore:

• Why people-pleasing is not kindness—it’s fear-based control

• The science behind subconscious scorekeeping and burnout

• What happens in your brain when you suppress your needs

• Three practical boundary-setting strategies to protect your peace

• Why “No” is a full sentence (and how to say it without guilt)

You’ll also hear a personal story from my driving lessons that explains the emotional art of finding your edge—gently, and with grace.

This isn’t about pushing people away.
It’s about making space for the life you deserve.

Tune in now and learn how to set boundaries that align with your truth—so you can show up fully for those you love, without abandoning yourself.

Until then, keep Thriving,
Jill Douka

Do you ever feel like a fraud—even when you’re winning?

You're not alone. An estimated 70% of high achievers experience Imposter Syndrome at some point in their lives. And today, we’re talking about how to turn that fear into fuel.

In this raw and honest episode, Jill shares her personal story of walking out of one of the most prestigious entrepreneur programs in the world—feeling completely out of place—and how she came back in, stronger than ever.

You'll learn:

• The neuroscience behind Imposter Syndrome—and why it’s actually a sign of growth

• Five science-backed tools to transform fear into power

• The brain regions that activate when you feel like a fraud (and how to calm them)

• Why journaling your wins builds lasting confidence

• Why confidence doesn’t come first—it comes after you act, again and again

From triathlon races to top-tier masterminds, Jill opens up about showing up even when she felt like the least qualified person in the room.

If you’ve ever doubted yourself, compared your progress to others, or feared being “found out,” this episode will help you reframe that fear into a catalyst for personal and professional expansion.

Listen now and take one small step toward seeing yourself as you truly are: whole, capable, and worthy of your success.

Here’s a powerful and engaging Spotify episode description for Episode 11: How to Be More Productive by Jill Douka MBA, MCC:

Episode 11: How to Be More Productive
by Jill Douka MBA, MCC

Do you feel scattered, overwhelmed, or like you’re spinning your wheels but not getting anywhere?

You’re not alone—and there’s nothing wrong with you. You don’t have a productivity problem. You have a clarity problem. And this episode is your turning point.

In Episode 11 of the Global Academy of Coaching Podcast, Master Certified Coach Jill Douka dives deep into what really holds us back from being productive—and it’s not laziness. It’s a lack of connection to our WHY, unclear priorities, constant digital distraction, and weak discipline habits.

Inside this episode, you’ll discover:

✅ Why you're not unproductive—you're unclear on your WHY
✅ How just removing your phone can reclaim +2 hours of focus
✅ The neuroscience behind “scroll addiction” and attention collapse
✅ How to build discipline like a muscle (with proven science to back it up)

With hard-hitting stats from Harvard, Stanford, and the University of Texas, this episode is packed with research-based strategies and real-life stories to help you stop procrastinating and finally take back your time.

🎧 Listen now and walk away with practical tools to:

• Get clear on what matters

• Focus without burning out

• Build habits that stick

Your goals are waiting. Let’s go.

What if your health is the greatest act of self-leadership?

In this powerful episode, Jill Douka invites you to take radical responsibility for your well-being—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Sharing personal stories, hard truths, and science-backed data, she breaks down the 3 habits that can transform your health:

✅ Why most heart disease is preventable—and what’s really killing us
✅ How to reprogram your beliefs about food, movement, and your body
✅ Why your thoughts can literally make (or break) your health
✅ The hidden ways stress, sugar, and self-criticism are holding you back

This episode isn’t about fear—it’s about freedom.
It’s not about perfection—it’s about awareness.
And it’s your reminder that the time to care for your body, mind, and spirit is now.

Want to learn more about the Create Your Life Retreat?

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Episode 9: How to Create Meaningful Relationships

with Jill Douka, MBA, MCC

In a world where loneliness is on the rise—with 1 in 3 Americans regularly feeling alone and 61% of young adults reporting deep isolation—it's more important than ever to learn how to create relationships that truly matter.

In this powerful episode, Jill Douka, Master Certified Coach and founder of the Global Academy of Coaching, breaks down why meaningful relationships aren't just a luxury—they're a necessity for mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

You’ll discover:

• The shocking statistics behind the global loneliness epidemic

• How chronic disconnection impacts your health, from heart disease to anxiety

• Why self-awareness is the foundation of all fulfilling relationships

• The 7 principles from Jill’s bestselling book Create Love that will help you form deeper, more authentic connections

• How to release past pain, communicate consciously, and build relationships rooted in purpose and vision

If you're ready to upgrade your relationships—from romantic to professional—this episode will give you the clarity, courage, and tools to do it.

Listen now →