• The Art of Starting Over (AGAIN)
    May 5 2025

    Description: What if starting over didn’t mean you failed—but simply meant you were becoming? In this heartfelt episode of The Self Coaching Club Podcast, Mercy explores what it means to begin again—from a place of grace, not guilt.

    Whether you're reworking your mindset, revisiting an old dream, restarting a routine, or returning to God after a difficult season, this episode is here to remind you: shame is not your coach—and grace is never one-time-use.

    In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ Why starting over is a sign of strength, not weakness ✨ How to self-coach through shame, comparison, and discouragement ✨ The role of faith in fresh starts and spiritual reset ✨ 4 practical steps to restart gently—with peace, purpose, and partnership with God

    This episode is a deep exhale and a fresh perspective for anyone in a new season—or hoping to enter one soon.

    If this episode speaks to you: ✅ Leave a rating + review to help others find the show ✅ Screenshot & share on Instagram—tag @selfcoachingclub so Mercy can say thank you! ✅ Send it to a friend who needs a gentle, grace-filled nudge to begin again

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    11 mins
  • Working Through Discomfort to Growth
    8 mins
  • How to Move from Shame to Self-Compassion
    Apr 21 2025

    Shame is a sneaky motivator. It tells us if we just push harder, criticize ourselves more, or stay small, we’ll somehow improve. But real transformation? It doesn’t grow in shame.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • How shame shows up in self-improvement

    • Why tough love isn’t always loving

    • How to shift from shame-based to grace-based self-coaching

    • What to say to yourself when your inner critic takes over

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    12 mins
  • Learning to Live a Soft Life
    Apr 14 2025

    Description: You’ve seen it all over social media: “I’m in my soft life era.” But what does that really mean—and how do you live it without guilt, pressure, or confusion?

    In this episode of The Self Coaching Club Podcast, we’re unpacking what it truly means to embrace a soft life. Spoiler: It’s not about laziness. It’s about emotional intelligence, nervous system safety, and intentional living. Mercy shares how softness can be a powerful form of self-respect and how to self-coach your way out of hustle culture and into peace.

    In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ What the “soft life” actually means (and what it’s not) ✨ Why softness requires serious inner work and self-awareness ✨ Self-coaching prompts to move from survival mode to emotional ease ✨ A practical “Soft Life Starter Kit” to help you begin gently and intentionally

    Whether you're tired of over-functioning or just ready to feel more like you again, this episode gives you permission to do less—and be more.

    Let’s Stay Connected: 💌 Join my email list for weekly coaching encouragement 🎧 Follow the show so you never miss an episode 📩 Love this episode? Share it with a friend and tag @selfcoachingclub on Instagram

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    16 mins
  • You Don't Need to FIX Everything in order to find Peace
    Apr 7 2025

    We’re always trying to fix things—our moods, our relationships, our to-do list, our future. But what if peace doesn’t come from fixing everything… what if it comes from releasing the need to?

    In today’s episode, Mercy explores the difference between inner alignment and outer control, and how to self-coach when you feel stuck in problem-solving mode.

    In this episode:

    • The hidden cost of always “fixing”

    • How to tell if your peace is conditional

    • A self-coaching reframe to help you detach from outcomes

    • Practices to cultivate calm even when things are messy

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    10 mins
  • Are Triggers Problems or Portals?
    Mar 31 2025

    Show Notes: Today we’re flipping the script on triggers. What if your triggers aren’t something to avoid—but something to explore? In this episode of The Self Coaching Club Podcast, Mercy breaks down how triggers can be powerful entry points into deeper emotional insight, healing, and freedom.

    Inside this episode:

    • Why triggers are actually invitations to grow

    • How to self-coach through emotional reactions

    • The difference between needing boundaries and needing control

    • Journal prompts to lovingly unpack what’s underneath your upset

    If you’ve been judging yourself for getting “set off,” this episode will help you shift from shame to curiosity.

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    15 mins
  • You don't have to be "healed" to be happy
    Mar 24 2025

    In this episode of The Self Coaching Club Podcast, we’re busting the myth that happiness is something you can only reach after you’ve “healed.” Mercy dives into the idea that emotional peace isn't a finish line—it’s a moment-by-moment practice. You’ll learn why waiting to be fully healed is holding you back and how to find joy in the middle of your journey.

    In this episode, we explore:

    • Why healing is not a destination

    • How to find peace even when life feels messy

    • A simple self-coaching check-in you can do today

    • Mindful tools to ground yourself in emotional safety

    Grab your journal and a cozy drink—this one’s full of gentle truth and a whole lot of self-compassion.

    Want more from your self-coaching journey? Let's connect: https://stan.store/MercyRice

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    11 mins
  • How to Handle Inner Bully Sneak Attacks
    16 mins