In this episode, you’re in for a treat.
I sit down with my good friend and fellow coach, Ben Pugh, for a heartfelt, hilarious, and honest conversation about everything from emotional resilience to the wisdom of Ted Lasso.
Ben and I met in coach training back in 2018, and we’ve been coaching each other ever since. He’s an incredible coach for parents of teens, and over the years, we’ve noticed just how much parenting and caregiving have in common.
Here’s just a peek at what we dive into:
- How Ben coached me through one of the hardest seasons of my life
- The power of believing in your kids’ emotional resilience
- What happens when we only see life through our own lens
- Why trying to fix everything outside ourselves doesn’t work—in parenting or caregiving
- The ongoing question: Who do I want to be right now?
- Ted Lasso, polarity, and why laughter helps us grow
- The importance of staying in our own lane (and knowing where that lane actually is)
This episode was inspired by a short video of Bob Proctor, the legendary self-help teacher—and it sparked a conversation full of wisdom, laughter, and real-life insight.
Don’t miss this one. It’s like sitting in on a deep, honest talk between two coaches who have each other’s backs—and have learned a lot along the way.
Resources:
Ben Pugh Coaching - Be the parent of your dreams!
Do You Know Who You Are - Bob Proctor Interview
As a Resiliency Coach for people who are caregiving for their partner, I'm here to support YOU, the caregiver. Learn more about my work at www.coachmarika.com.
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