This Life of Ours

This Life of Ours

Hosted by: birch & stone coaching collective

Welcome to This Life of Ours, a space for real conversations, heartfelt insight, and everyday coaching. I’m your host, Coach Emily—life coach, storyteller, deep feeler, and Vermont hobby farmer. Around here, we talk...

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When Rebuilding Trust Starts With You

What happens when trust breaks, not just in a relationship, but in yourself? In this episode of This Life of Ours, Coach Emily B talks with Anna about infidelity, self-trust, and rebuilding after rupture. Anna shares...
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When You’re Questioning Yourself, You’re on the Edge of Growth

Right before growth, doubt often gets loud.In this episode of This Life of Ours, Coach Emily B explores why questioning yourself isn’t a sign that you’re not ready, but a sign that you’re standing on the edge of...
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When Limiting Beliefs About Time and Capability Keep You Stuck

Two people can wake up into the same 24 hours and have completely different experiences, not because of circumstance, but because of belief. In this episode, Coach Emily B explores how limiting beliefs around time and...
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When Conversations Get Messy: Learning, Repair, and Coming Back with Care

Some conversations don’t land the way we intend. Words come out before we’re fully grounded, emotions rise, and we’re left sitting with discomfort or the realization that what we said didn’t reflect our values. In...
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When Hunger Is Gone but Satisfaction Is Missing

Have you ever finished eating and still felt a quiet pull for something more? In this episode of This Life of Ours, Coach Emily B explores the difference between physical hunger and satisfaction, and why feeling...
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When Starting Feels Hard, Create a Gentle On-Ramp Back to Yourself

If starting feels harder than you expected, nothing has gone wrong. In this episode of This Life of Ours, Coach Emily B explores why motivation always fades, and why trying to jump back into a goal at full speed is...
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When Motivation Is Created, Not Found

What if motivation isn’t something you’re missing, but something you can create?In this episode of This Life of Ours, Coach Emily B explores why motivation often feels elusive and how waiting for it can keep us stuck....
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When We Use Food to Pause, Finish, or Avoid: The Hidden Moments Behind Weight Loss Struggles

In this episode of This Life of Ours, Coach Emily B explores why weight loss often feels hard, especially during transitions, emotional stress, and unstructured moments in daily life. Rather than focusing on willpower...
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When Someone Isn’t Who You Thought They Were

When someone isn’t who you thought they were, the pain isn’t just about them. It’s about the future you imagined. In this episode, Coach Emily B explores the quiet unraveling that happens when reality no longer...
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When We're Spending to Avoid Our Emotions

Overspending isn’t a budgeting problem—it’s an emotional one. In this episode of This Life of Ours, Coach Emily B explores how spending can become a way to avoid discomfort, people-please, or prove our worth. Like...
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When the holidays aren’t Hallmark ready

When the holidays don’t feel Hallmark-ready, you’re not alone. In this gentle episode, Emily offers grounding practices and honest guidance for navigating family dynamics, managing expectations, and staying connected...
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When Boundaries Become Essential: Protecting Your Wellbeing

In this episode, Coach Emily B brings a warm, grounded look at what boundaries truly are—simple, calm actions that protect your time, energy, and wellbeing. She explains the difference between a request and a...
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