The Art of Expansion

Today I am bringing back one of my most popular episodes on how to build up your confidence in yourself.
If you're ready to stop holding yourself back, take more risks, and show up more authentically as you, you'll love this episode.
If you are enjoying the podcast, you are probably a great fit for my 1-1 coaching too.
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If you are afraid of failure, this episode is for you.
This week, I am bringing back one of my most popular episodes on the most important topic of increasing your tolerance for experiencing failure. 
I am sharing some real stories and mindset shifts to help you stop avoiding failure and start seeing it as a vital part of the process of growth and success, so you can keeping going to get to the end result you want. 
Thank you for listening!
There are a few ways we can take this work deeper.
Tap the link below to access Self-Talk 2.0, my FREE audio course that will teach you how to stop negative self-talk and cultivate a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
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If you want to work together, tap the link below to learn about my group program EXPAND and 1-1 coaching opportunities.
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What if you didn’t have to ignore your fear or force yourself to “think positive” in order to move forward? In this episode, I introduce a simple but powerful reframe: “Yes, and.” Learn how to acknowledge the doubts your brain throws at you while still choosing thoughts that help you take action and move toward the life you want.
Thank you for listening! 
If you are interested in 1-1 coaching, send me message through this link:
https://emilycheneycoaching.com/contact/
 
 

Why is it so hard to stay consistent… even when you really want the result?
If your motivation often sounds like “I should,” “I have to,” or “I need to,” and it feels heavy and forced, this episode is for you.
Today we’re talking about giving gifts to your future self, to help you stay committed to your goals in a lighter and more fun way. I’ll break down what’s actually happening in your brain (hello survival mode), why willpower isn’t the answer, and how to use your amazing human brain to make decisions your future self will thank you for.
This is about working with your brain instead of fighting it, and finally making consistency feel exciting instead of exhausting.
If you want more, doors for EXPAND, my small group coaching program, are open. Use the link below to join. 
https://emilycheneycoaching.com/expand/
 

If you constantly think about what other people think…If you replay conversations in your head…If you crave validation or feel crushed by criticism…
This episode is for you.
In this conversation with life coach Katie Swanson, we dive into what it really means to let people be wrong about you, and why that might be one of the most freeing skills you can develop.
We talk about:
Why we get so attached to other people’s opinions
How to stop filtering your real self
Letting people misunderstand you without needing to correct them
And surprisingly… letting people be right about you
Because growth isn’t about rejecting all feedback.It’s also about learning to discern what’s true for you, and what isn’t.
We also explore how to receive compliments, handle criticism without spiraling, and become the person you actually want to be instead of the version of you that keeps everyone else "comfortable."
If you’re ready to stop outsourcing your self-worth and start living more fully as yourself, you'll love this episode.
If you want to connect more with Katie, tap here:
https://www.schoolofwomenswellness.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnfmtkOlbGErB7CF9xe1PeVV9NCEvMa_UIdsTfy9iyUKDEu8D_Q-nsvvHJ_0Y_aem_HC-KyEoZV3eKlvghyD0cPg
To listen to her podcast Girl Get Coached, tap here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girl-get-coached/id1813881744
To find her on Instagram tap here:
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Have you ever felt like you should feel happier or should "get over it" faster when something goes wrong? Or even wondered how to handle challenges in life with more resilience and grace? 
This episode will help you understand how to hold and process the hard things that inevitably happen when you are a human, and how to let go of unnecessary suffering.
Thank you for listening.
If you would like to join EXPAND, my small group coaching program for women who want amazing lives, tap this link to sign up.
https://emilycheneycoaching.com/the-relentless-woman-community/
And if you have any questions about EXPAND, reach out to me on Instagram and we can have a no pressure chat. 
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In this episode, I break down 12 lessons I learned from a life in the performing arts. These are principles about resilience, leaning into discomfort, failure, mentorship, and how to stay in the game until it works.
But more than anything, this is a conversation about shifting your focus away from the destination and back to the process. The small, unseen moments are where real growth and fulfillment actually live. If you’ve been chasing the next milestone and forgetting to enjoy where you are, this episode will help you reconnect with what matters, find joy, success, and presence right now.
 
If you'd like to join EXPAND, tap this link. https://emilycheneycoaching.com/the-relentless-woman-community/
If you'd like to set up a free call to make sure it's a great fit, tap this link.
https://emilycheneycoaching.com/contact/
Thanks for listening!

Join me for a conversation with my husband, Jonathan Cheney. We discuss what motivated us to start our business together and the lessons we've learned along the way.
We talk family, coaching, travel, money, choices, radical responsibility, your ability to create your life, embracing discomfort, the beauty of life, ambition, and possibility.
If you need motivation to stay in the game, a reason to believe in your dreams, or good kick in the pants... this episode will give you just that.
To learn more from Jonathan, tap here:
https://jonathancheneycoaching.kit.com/thriveagainsttheodds
Or to connect on Facebook or LinkedIn, tap here:
https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.cheney.219694
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathancheney/
Thanks for listening!

Have you ever felt like everything started getting harder the moment you decided to go after a dream or a bigger goal? Like suddenly you felt more stuck, more emotional, more resistant, or like something must be going wrong?
In this episode, I break down five signs that we often misinterpret as proof that we’re falling behind or doing something wrong, when they’re actually signs that your identity is shifting and you’re already on your way to the thing you’re working toward.
You’ll walk away not just understanding what these signs are, but also knowing how to work through them, and how to use them in a way that actually helps you move forward and get even closer to your goal.
This episode will help you see that you’re not off track at all. You’re in the middle of the process.
And yes… even when these moments feel hard, they can also be part of a joyful, meaningful journey.
Thanks for listening!
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In this episode, I teach the simple and powerful practice of micro-shifts. If the gap between where you are and where you want to go has ever felt daunting, or you keep putting off what you know you need to do because it feels too big, you're gonna love this.
I break down why the smallest decisions and redirections have a massive impact on your progress, and what it looks like to do it in your real, daily life.
We also discuss the idea that maybe you've already arrived, and it's time to enjoy the view.
Thank you for listening. 
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