What if self-sabotage isn’t sabotage at all—but self-protection in disguise?

In this powerful and playful conversation between two life coaches (and dear friends), Dr. Melissa Parsons and I unpack the messy middle of procrastination, rest, and the inner parts that slow us down.

We talk about why so many high-achieving women resist rest, how to reframe “boredom” as a sign of emotional safety, and what happens when we stop making ourselves the villain in our own story.

✨ Episode at a Glance

• Why “self-sabotage” might actually be a protective part of you
  
  

• The difference between physiological vs. psychological procrastination
  
  

• How to practice satisfaction in a “what’s next?” society
  
  

• Rewriting your internal script around rest, repair, and thriving
  
  

• The gift of a “boring” marriage—and why that might be exactly what you want
  
  

This episode is part life coaching, part loving smackdown, and all about giving yourself radical permission to be human.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• The Questions for Couples Journal

• Private Coaching with Maggie

• Visit Melissa’s website https://www.melissaparsonscoaching.com/

• Connect with Melissa on IG @coachmelissaparsonsmd

When you think about making changes in your marriage, it can feel overwhelming—especially when you’ve tried things before and nothing seemed to stick. But if there’s one thing I’ve seen over and over again, it’s that beliefs shape everything.

In this greatest hits episode, I’m walking you through three powerful beliefs that will help you create real, lasting shifts in your relationship—starting today. These aren’t vague affirmations. They’re the foundation of the work I do with my private coaching clients and the work I’ve done in my own marriage.

If you’ve been wondering whether change is possible—or whether you’re the one who can spark it—this episode is your reminder (and your roadmap) that you absolutely can.

✨ Episode at a Glance

• The first belief: You are worthy of something better.
  
  

• Why taking action on your own behalf matters more than waiting for your partner
  
  

• The second belief: Things can actually change.
  
  

• What to do if you’ve tried before and it didn’t work
  
  

• The third belief: You need to trust your guide.
  
  

• Why support matters—and how to find the right fit for you
  
  
  

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• The Questions for Couples Journal

• Private Coaching with Maggie

• Move My Marriage Forward Worksheet

• Susan Hyatt’s Bare Book - In this book, Susan Hyatt shares her personal story of weight gain, weight loss, diet hell, body drama, and her journey to health, happiness, and liberation—and how she decided to try the most radical thing of all: treating her body like a friend.

• EPISODE # 13 – Sex in Stressful Times with Danielle Savory

• EPISODE #15 – How to Argue Better with Simone Seol

• Rich Coach Club Podcast Interview - Maintaining A Thriving Business And A Successful Relationship With Maggie Reyes

In this first episode of my new four-part series on Love & Patriarchy, I’m breaking down why resentment isn’t a flaw—it’s a map. I’ll share the real reason it shows up, how it connects to internalized patriarchy, and why your guilt might actually be your inner wisdom trying to guide you home. This is consciousness work—and it starts right here.

✨ Episode at a Glance

• What patriarchy really means (it’s probably not what you think)

• Why guilt, frustration, and resentment are invitations—not flaws

• The difference between linear vs. holistic thinking in relationships

• Five Relationship Powers you can activate—no matter what your partner does

• The “Power of One” and how your inner shifts change the whole system

• Everyday examples of internalized patriarchy—and what to do about them
  

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• The Questions for Couples Journal

• Private Coaching with Maggie

• Episode 173: Responsive Desire

• Episode 189: Why Your Marriage Should Feel Like A Sanctuary

• Episode 58: The Power of One