Ever mess up — and feel like everyone saw?

In this episode of the Climb Your Mountain Podcast, life coach Sarah Maurer dives into what to do when you’re feeling judged. Maybe you missed a meeting at work. Yelled at your kid in Target. Snapped at your aging parent. Got dumped and now dread showing up solo to your cousin’s wedding.

Sometimes people really are judging. But here’s the deeper truth: it only burns when you’re judging yourself too.

We explore why shame hits hardest when you secretly believe you should be better, more perfect, more put-together. Often that harsh inner voice isn’t even yours — it’s an old parent, teacher, coach, or middle school bully living rent-free in your head.

This episode covers:

• Why imagined judgment feels so real
• The two common protection patterns: ruthless perfectionism or freezing and playing small
• Tall poppy syndrome and the fear of visibility
• Why failure is proof you’re in the arena

Inspired by Theodore Roosevelt’s “Man in the Arena” quote, this conversation is about choosing courage over criticism.

You’ll learn practical life coaching tools to build real self love and self compassion:

• How to talk to yourself like a supportive coach (not a drill sergeant)
• Making mistakes an exception, not your identity
• Normalizing failure as part of growth
• Building emotional strength to handle shame, disappointment, and embarrassment without numbing out

When you stop joining in on your own judgment, everything changes. You can make mistakes at work and still believe in your value. Parent imperfectly and still see yourself as a great mom. Ask for what you want in dating. Take the big swing.

Everything you desire lives on the other side of fear and failure.

Enjoy ❤️

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• Clicking here and grabbing some time on my calendar
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Raise your hand if you want to feel more love in your life.

In this episode of the Climb Your Mountain Podcast, life coach Sarah Maurer explores a belief many of us carry: that love comes from other people. If you’re single and worried you’re missing out… if you’re in a relationship but don’t feel fully loved… or if you secretly believe you’re just “not lovable enough,” this conversation is for you.

We unpack the hidden “love manuals” we create — the unspoken rules about how someone must behave for us to feel loved (they must say “I love you,” remember birthdays, help around the house, respond sexually, get us completely). When those rules aren’t followed, we feel rejected, unseen, or alone.

But here’s the shift: other people don’t create your feelings. They don’t beam love into you. The emotion of love is created by your thoughts, your beliefs, and the stories you tell yourself.

This episode dives into:

• Why trying to control others to feel loved never works
• How people-pleasing and relationship anxiety are rooted in fear of being unloved
• Why “they hurt my feelings” misses the deeper truth
• The powerful reframe: all love is self love

Sarah shares practical life coaching tools to help you build real self love and self compassion, including:

• Noticing harsh self-talk
• Challenging the story that you’re “lazy,” “too much,” or “not enough”
• Learning to validate yourself
• Celebrating small wins and personal growth

When you become your own source of love, everything changes. You can enjoy being single. You can speak honestly in relationships. You can stop trying to control your partner’s behavior. You can feel steady and connected — even in lonely seasons.

If you’re ready to feel more loving, lovable, and secure from the inside out, this episode is your starting point.

Enjoy ❤️

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Curious about how life coaching can help you? You can schedule a free consultation by:

• Clicking here and grabbing some time on my calendar
• Emailing me at sarah@missadventurepants.com

What if self-acceptance wasn’t just a feel-good idea—but the key to becoming more effective, motivated, and fulfilled in every area of your life?

In this episode of the Climb Your Mountain Podcast, Sarah Maurer explores radical self acceptance and why beating yourself up for “falling short” actually blocks the results you want. If you struggle with shame, harsh self-talk, or the belief that you need to fix yourself to be worthy, this conversation is for you.

We dig into the familiar “greatest hits” many high-achievers carry—you’re lazy, you’re too much, you’re not capable, you’re not lovable—and how these thoughts show up in real life: yelling at your kids after a long day, forcing yourself into tight jeans, skipping the gym, overspending, or trying to be smaller and more pleasing than you really are.

Sarah breaks down why self-criticism is actually a form of self-protection, why it doesn’t work long-term, and how operating from shame fuels emotional overwhelm, burnout, and inconsistency. Then she offers a powerful alternative: choosing self compassion and believing you are fundamentally good, worthy, and capable exactly as you are.

The sooner you practice radical self acceptance, the sooner you create more of what you want—connection, confidence, consistency, and peace.

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Curious about how life coaching can help you? You can schedule a free consultation by:

• Clicking here and grabbing some time on my calendar
• Emailing me at sarah@missadventurepants.com

For the first 48 years of my life, my only experience with hypnosis was a stage show at college.

The hypnotist told the participants they were in class. They sat looking straight ahead like they were listening to the professor.

Suddenly the hypnotist yelled BADGER! and pointed at the ground. And all the participants freaked out and jumped up on their chairs.

It was hilarious. But I didn’t exactly associate it with healing and empowerment.

It felt kind of coercive, to be honest.

When you think about hypnosis, what comes to mind? A bearded guy swinging a gold watch? A cult leader? 😵‍💫

If so, you’re not alone.

There are so many misconceptions out there.

Which is really a shame, because science suggests hypnosis is a fast and effective way to relieve stress and anxiety. It’s also great for pain management and behavior change.

I’ve personally undergone hypnosis to help with guilt, social anxiety, and a driving phobia. And the results feel like a miracle.

And as a life coach certified in hypnosis, I’ve seen this modality help clients change faster and with less struggle.

But don’t just take it from me!

On this week’s episode of the Climb Your Mountain podcast, I’m joined by the amazing Wella Jay. She’s a past client who came to me specifically for hypnosis.

In our conversation she opens up about her experiences with hypnocoaching. We dive into:

❇️ How clinical hypnosis (the one we do in coaching) actually empowers you to take control of your own healing

❇️ What to expect in a typical hypnosis session

❇️ Why hypnosis might work better for some people than traditional “talking” methods of coaching

❇️ Debunking common myths, e.g. that it’s a form of mind control or manipulation

❇️ How hypnosis changed how we see life and ourselves (there’s definitely a spiritual benefit)

❇️ Our own experiences and results in hypnotherapy — and how it sometimes surprised us with “bonus” healing we weren’t even looking for

If you’re curious about hypnosis …

If you’ve thought about coaching, but dislike the idea of talking about yourself or answering lots of questions …

This one is definitely for you!

Enjoy! ❤️

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Curious about how life coaching can help you? You can schedule a free consultation by:

• Clicking here and grabbing some time on my calendar
• Emailing me at sarah@missadventurepants.com

I hired my first coach because I wanted to stop overdrinking.

It worked.

And to this day, it remains one of my favorite things to coach my clients on.

I’m living proof that a coaching approach can help you cut way back. Enough to make a real difference in your health and mental well-being. (Ask my blood pressure!)

And this week on the Climb Your Mountain podcast, in honor of Dry/Damp January, I’m going to walk you thought my recommended cut-back approach.

You’ll get a ton of tips and insights you can action on right now to finish Dry/Damp January strong — or start your own 30-day break today.

Things like:

⭐️ Shouldn’t we be going for total abstinance? What the latest science says about cutting back and quitting alcohol. (This might come as a huge relief!)

⭐️ The most important success factor you must nail before you start that makes everything else easier.

⭐️ The immense benefits of taking a 30-day break (even if you have to go to your snottiest cousin’s 200-person wedding in Mexico this month).

⭐️ Common triggers and stumbling blocks to expect (boredom, loneliness, mental exhaustion, etc.)

⭐️ How stopping overdrinking is an invitation to bring more fun and pleasure into your life.

Enjoy! ❤️

WORK WITH SARAH

Curious about how life coaching can help you? You can schedule a free consultation by:

• Clicking here and grabbing some time on my calendar
• Emailing me at sarah@missadventurepants.com

WORK WITH SARAH

Curious about how life coaching can help you? You can schedule a free consultation by:

• Clicking here and grabbing some time on my calendar
• Emailing me at sarah@missadventurepants.com

Last week in Mexico, I tried to take the bus to a cenote (swimming hole).

I was SURE it would take just 15 minutes to jump on the colectivo (mini-bus).

90 minutes later …

😭 I’d just walked all over Tulum in the blazing sun trying to get cash for the bus fare …

😭 And then walked another 30 minutes looking for the right bus stop

😭 I was sweating, dehydrated, frustrated and PISSED because I wanted to get to the cenote early before the crowds

😭 I finally caught the damn bus

What went wrong here?

Absolutely nothing.

This is the way it’s supposed to work.

Our brains tell us we can do it faster.

But our brains are wrong.

By planning only for the best-case scenario, we create a lot of frustration for ourselves.

We end up feeling stressed, behind, incapable, and overwhelmed.

Life feels chaotic.

We’re late for everything.

And we quit on our dreams because we think they’re taking too long. (When really we just underestimated the time and effort required.)

So this week’s episode of the Climb Your Mountain podcast, let’s talk about a new way to plan.

One that factors in delays, missteps, friction, and obstacles.

It’s incredibly simple.

And if you’re setting 2026 intentions, it will save you so much heartache!

Enjoy. ❤️

WORK WITH SARAH

Curious about how life coaching can help you? You can schedule a free consultation by:

• Clicking here and grabbing some time on my calendar
• Emailing me at sarah@missadventurepants.com

If you didn’t end the year like you’d hoped …

If there were goals you didn’t reach …

If you feel more stuck than ever …

Then you’re probably beating yourself up for wasting time.

You might be buying into the punishing idea that it’s actually possible to MAXIMIZE your time.

By doing everything right.

By never failing or getting distracted.

And by always finishing what you start.

If so, here’s what I want to offer you.

(This always blows my clients’ minds.)

Friend, there is no such thing as wasting time.

The word “wasting” implies that you have perfect control.

You don’t.

And in fact, trying to be perfect can actually make your time management WORSE.

On this week’s episode of the Climb Your Mountain podcast, we’ll talk about how to break free from this toxic belief.

How to find sufficiency with exactly where you’re at.

And why it’s still totally possible for you to succeed — even if it didn’t happen this year. (Or for the past ten years.)

Change is always possible.

All it takes is once.

Here’s how you know that’s true.

Enjoy, and happy New Year. ❤️

WORK WITH SARAH

Curious about how life coaching can help you? You can schedule a free consultation by:

• Clicking here and grabbing some time on my calendar
• Emailing me at sarah@missadventurepants.com