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Are you DONE feeling stuck, overwhelmed, unhealthy, going around in circles—but not sure where to start?
Whether it’s with stress, people-pleasing, overeating, alcohol, or unhealthy habits, you know it’s time for change——but figuring out how to take the next step toward taking back control feels overwhelming.
This podcast is for women over 40 who’ve reached that pivotal moment of saying, “I’m done.”
Each week, I’ll share stories, practical tips, and real conversations to inspire you and guide you toward a calmer, more balanced life that aligns with what you truly want.
Maybe you’re feeling trapped…ready to quit alcohol, stop overeating and let go of unhealthy habits that no longer serve you. If you’re ready to make the changes that you want in your life, this podcast will give you the tools and insights to take those next steps with confidence.
You’ll also hear from experts and guests who’ve been through their own transformations. They’ll share their insights and actionable advice so you can avoid the pitfalls they’ve encountered and conquered.
I’ll, of course, bring my own experience too - I’ve been through this journey myself. I know what it’s like to feel stuck, stressed out, unhealthy and unsure of how to move forward. Over the past 16 years, I’ve not only transformed my own life but also helped thousands of women over 40 navigate their “I’m done” moments and create healthy, fulfilling lives they love.
If you’re ready to move beyond “I’m done” and step into a life where you thrive, you’re in the right place.
Click play and let’s dive in.
Episodes
3 days ago
3 days ago
44 min
In this episode, Trisha and I answer two listener questions about overthinking, self-doubt and taking a break from your usual routine.
The first listener asks about those middle-of-the-night overthinking spirals, when your mind starts questioning everything you've done and telling you that you're not doing enough or you're not good enough.
The second listener is heading off on a much-needed two-week holiday but is worried that taking a break from workouts and her usual routine will mean losing all the progress she's made.
We explore these questions and look at the thoughts and fears that can make it difficult to switch off, step away from our routines.
As always, Trisha McHale brings her psychotherapist's perspective to the conversation, helping us look at these challenges with more understanding and compassion.
If you struggle with overthinking, self-doubt or feeling like you have to stay on track all the time, this episode is for you.
Click play and let's dive in.
To apply for membership to Thrive Academy, Jessica’s coaching program, go to www.jessicacooke.ie/thrive
To contact Trisha McHale for more information on Therapy and Counselling services:
galway@mindandbodyworks.com
091 725 750
About Trisha McHale:
Trisha is a Psychotherapist and Director of Mind & Body Works Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, based in Galway, with centres in Galway and Dublin. Their team of over 50 Psychotherapists and Psychologists work with adults, couples, adolescents, and children, offering therapies including CBT, EMDR, and Art Therapy. They also run a low-cost counselling service.
Aug 18, 2026
Aug 18, 2026
42 min
In this episode, I answer a listener's question about what it was really like when I gave up alcohol.
I chat about the adjustment period, whether people treated me differently, and what it was like explaining to others that I had decided not to drink anymore.
I also share some of the biggest benefits I’ve experienced in my life since giving up alcohol, and how my relationship with socialising, meals and going out has changed.
Sometimes it can feel like alcohol is just expected. A glass of wine with dinner, drinks with friends, a night out — it can become such a normal part of life that you don’t even stop to question whether you actually want it.
So what happens when you decide to step away from that?
I share my own experience, what I found difficult, what surprised me, and what life looks like now.
If you’ve ever questioned your relationship with alcohol, felt like drinking is simply a habit or expectation when you’re around other people, or wondered what life could look like without it, this episode is for you.
Click play and let’s dive in.
To apply for membership to Thrive Academy, Jessica’s coaching program, go to www.jessicacooke.ie/thrive
Aug 11, 2026
Aug 11, 2026
46 min
In this episode, Trisha and I answer a listener's question about emotional eating and why we sometimes turn to food for comfort.
She shares how, when she’s feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or upset, food can sometimes become a way of coping. She also asks about the connection between emotional regulation, autism, and emotional eating.
We explore this topic and chat about some of the reasons we might reach for food when emotions feel difficult, and the importance of understanding ourselves with more kindness and compassion.
As always, Trisha McHale brings her psychotherapist's perspective to the conversation, helping us look beneath the surface of the challenges we face.
If you've ever found yourself turning to food when life feels overwhelming, or wondered why emotional eating can feel so hard to break, this episode is for you.
Click play and let's dive in.
To apply for membership to Thrive Academy, Jessica’s coaching program, go to www.jessicacooke.ie/thrive
To contact Trisha McHale for more information on Therapy and Counselling services:
galway@mindandbodyworks.com
091 725 750
About Trisha McHale:
Trisha is a Psychotherapist and Director of Mind & Body Works Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, based in Galway, with centres in Galway and Dublin. Their team of over 50 Psychotherapists and Psychologists work with adults, couples, adolescents, and children, offering therapies including CBT, EMDR, and Art Therapy. They also run a low-cost counselling service.
Aug 4, 2026
Aug 4, 2026
21 min
Just me this week for a solo episode.
I'm chatting about my goals for the rest of 2026, the struggle of getting back into routine after time away, and what I'm doing to cope with feelings of loneliness.
Click play and let's dive in.
To apply for membership to Thrive Academy, Jessica’s coaching program, go to www.jessicacooke.ie/thrive
Jul 28, 2026
Jul 28, 2026
49 min
In this episode, Trisha and I answer two thoughtful listener questions that so many women will relate to.
The first is about perfectionism and the pressure to get everything right. If you've ever felt like giving up because you couldn't do something perfectly, you're not alone. We explore why this mindset can keep us stuck and how we can begin to be kinder to ourselves.
The second question looks at the balance between self-discipline and self-compassion. How do we know when to push ourselves and when it's ok to rest? It can be difficult to tell the difference, especially when guilt gets involved.
As always, Trisha McHale brings her psychotherapist's perspective to the conversation, helping us look beneath the surface of these common struggles.
If you've ever wrestled with perfectionism, questioned whether you're being too hard on yourself, or wondered how to find the balance between discipline and compassion, this episode is for you.
Click play and let's dive in.
To apply for membership to Thrive Academy, Jessica’s coaching program, go to www.jessicacooke.ie/thrive
To contact Trisha McHale for more information on Therapy and Counselling services:
galway@mindandbodyworks.com
091 725 750
About Trisha McHale:
Trisha is a Psychotherapist and Director of Mind & Body Works Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, based in Galway, with centres in Galway and Dublin. Their team of over 50 Psychotherapists and Psychologists work with adults, couples, adolescents, and children, offering therapies including CBT, EMDR, and Art Therapy. They also run a low-cost counselling service.
Jul 14, 2026
Jul 14, 2026
51 min
In today's episode, Trisha and I answer two powerful listener questions that so many women will relate to.
The first question comes from a listener who wants to stop drinking but feels stuck in the same evening routine. She knows she'll feel better without alcohol, yet the thought of a glass of wine after a long day is hard to resist.
If you've ever wondered why willpower isn't enough or why evenings can feel incomplete without a drink, this conversation is for you.
The second question is about self-belief. It's about looking confident on the outside while feeling overwhelmed and not enough on the inside. We explore why so many women hold themselves back, fear putting themselves out there, and struggle to see themselves the way others do.
As always, Trisha McHale shares her psychotherapist perspective, helping us understand what's really going on beneath these struggles and how small shifts in awareness can lead to lasting change.
Whether you're trying to break a habit, build confidence, or simply understand yourself a little better, we hope this conversation leaves you feeling encouraged, understood, and ready to take the next step.
Click play and let's dive in.
To apply for membership to Thrive Academy, Jessica’s coaching program, go to www.jessicacooke.ie/thrive
To contact Trisha McHale for more information on Therapy and Counselling services:
galway@mindandbodyworks.com
091 725 750
About Trisha McHale:
Trisha is a Psychotherapist and Director of Mind & Body Works Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, based in Galway, with centres in Galway and Dublin. Their team of over 50 Psychotherapists and Psychologists work with adults, couples, adolescents, and children, offering therapies including CBT, EMDR, and Art Therapy. They also run a low-cost counselling service.
Jul 7, 2026
Jul 7, 2026
18 min
In today’s episode, I talk to the older version of myself that’s really struggling, feeling really bad, anxious, overwhelmed and unhealthy.
The version of me back in 2021 that was still drinking way too much alcohol, overeating, restricting, dieting and feeling desperate that nothing was working.
I tell her what to do and what to stop doing.
If you’re struggling right now, if you’re going around in circles, this one is for you.
Click play and let’s dive in.
Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026
47 min
In today’s episode, Trisha and I answer two listener questions.
The first question is about feeling stuck in cycles of restarting instead of progressing, using food for comfort, and struggling to build consistency even when there is a strong desire to change.
The second question is about ageing and the inner critic, and how it can feel difficult to let go of a younger version of yourself.
As always, Trisha McHale shares her psychotherapist view, helping explain why these patterns happen and how to change them for good.
Click play and let’s dive in.
To apply for membership to Thrive Academy, Jessica’s coaching program, go to www.jessicacooke.ie/thrive
To contact Trisha McHale for more information on Therapy and Counselling services:
galway@mindandbodyworks.com
091 725 750
About Trisha McHale:
Trisha is a Psychotherapist and Director of Mind & Body Works Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, based in Galway, with centres in Galway and Dublin. Their team of over 50 Psychotherapists and Psychologists work with adults, couples, adolescents, and children, offering therapies including CBT, EMDR, and Art Therapy. They also run a low-cost counselling service.
Jun 23, 2026
Jun 23, 2026
23 min
If your clothes are feeling uncomfortable and you’re feeling really frustrated, like you’re going around in circles and nothing is working, this one is for you.
You can feel great in your clothes at any age. It doesn't matter about menopause or getting older. There is a positive way to do it that doesn’t involve weighing yourself or obsessing about food.
Actually feel good in your skin again.
Click play and let’s dive in.
Jun 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2026
47 min
In today's episode, Trisha and I answer a listener's question about anxiety, overthinking and the need to control.
The question comes from a listener who asks:
"Has Trisha any tips for dealing with overthinking due to anxiety and wanting things to go a certain way? Why do we feel that need when all we can control is ourselves?"
It's a great question and one I think many women will relate to.
If you find yourself worrying about the future, replaying conversations, trying to make things go a certain way or feeling uncomfortable when things are out of your control, this episode is for you.
Trisha McHale brings her grounded psychotherapist perspective as we explore this listener's question together.
Click play and let's dive in.
To join Thrive Academy, Jessica’s coaching program, go to www.jessicacooke.ie/thrive
To contact Trisha McHale for more information on Therapy and Counselling services:
galway@mindandbodyworks.com
091 725 750
About Trisha McHale:
Trisha is a Psychotherapist and Director of Mind & Body Works Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, based in Galway, with centres in Galway and Dublin. Their team of over 50 Psychotherapists and Psychologists work with adults, couples, adolescents, and children, offering therapies including CBT, EMDR, and Art Therapy. They also run a low-cost counselling service.