Season 3, baby!

If you’ve listened to previous seasons, you’ll know I’ve often touched on grief, sometimes directly, sometimes at the edges. This season, I wanted to slow it down and sit with it properly.

Because grief doesn’t just arrive through bereavement. It shows up in break-ups, in diagnoses, in identity shifts, in the losses we don’t always name — and I hear this again and again from my clients. Often, it’s only when a light is gently shone on it that people realise this is grief.

So in Season 3, I’m getting a little closer. I’ll be sharing some of my own experiences of grief and loss and holding space for the many ways it can live in our bodies, relationships, and lives.

The format remains the same—short, honest, and gentle. My hope is that each episode offers you something to recognise yourself in. If it does, you’re welcome to share it with someone who might need it, too.

Episode 18: When Grief Lives in the Body

Grief isn’t only something we think about; it’s something the body carries.

In this final episode of the season, I explore how loss lives beyond our thoughts, why grief often shows up physically, and how small acts of regulation and self-soothing can help us gently move alongside it.

🎶 Musical snack: Whisper Of A Thrill by Thomas Newman.

(A classical accompaniment to sit with after listening. Not in the episode, just something to stir the soul.)

Thank you for being here for another season. I’m truly grateful. If you’ve enjoyed these conversations, please do go back and listen to any episodes you might have missed, and continue to share, subscribe, like, and leave a review. It makes a real difference and helps the podcast reach others who might need it.

👉 Take a small sip. Feel the shift. Subscribe for weekly episodes of Espresso with Coops.

💬 These short sips are made to be shared, so pass it on to someone who needs it today.

💛 Make sure we are connected on socials, whether Substack, Instagram or LinkedIn.

Season 3, baby!

If you’ve listened to previous seasons, you’ll know I’ve often touched on grief, sometimes directly, sometimes at the edges. This season, I wanted to slow it down and sit with it properly.

Because grief doesn’t just arrive through bereavement. It shows up in break-ups, in diagnoses, in identity shifts, in the losses we don’t always name — and I hear this again and again from my clients. Often, it’s only when a light is gently shone on it that people realise this is grief.

So in Season 3, I’m getting a little closer. I’ll be sharing some of my own experiences of grief and loss and holding space for the many ways it can live in our bodies, relationships, and lives.

The format remains the same—short, honest, and gentle. My hope is that each episode offers you something to recognise yourself in. If it does, you’re welcome to share it with someone who might need it, too.

Episode 17: I Was Six When My Dad Died

When death enters your life in childhood, it doesn’t fade with time; it grows alongside you.

In this episode, I explore what happens when grief arrives before you have the words for it, how early loss shapes independence and identity, and why some grief doesn’t end; it matures.

🎶 Musical snack: Yesterday - The Beatles performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

(A classical accompaniment to sit with after listening. Not in the episode, just something to stir the soul.)

👉 Take a small sip. Feel the shift. Subscribe for weekly episodes of Espresso with Coops.

💬 These short sips are made to be shared, so pass it on to someone who needs it today.

💛 Make sure we are connected on socials, whether Substack, Instagram or LinkedIn.

Season 3, baby!

If you’ve listened to previous seasons, you’ll know I’ve often touched on grief, sometimes directly, sometimes at the edges. This season, I wanted to slow it down and sit with it properly.

Because grief doesn’t just arrive through bereavement. It shows up in break-ups, in diagnoses, in identity shifts, in the losses we don’t always name — and I hear this again and again from my clients. Often, it’s only when a light is gently shone on it that people realise this is grief.

So in Season 3, I’m getting a little closer. I’ll be sharing some of my own experiences of grief and loss and holding space for the many ways it can live in our bodies, relationships, and lives.

The format remains the same—short, honest, and gentle. My hope is that each episode offers you something to recognise yourself in. If it does, you’re welcome to share it with someone who might need it, too.

Episode 16: The Grief That Doesn’t Always Get Taken Seriously

Losing a pet can be utterly devastating, and yet it’s a grief that’s often minimised or misunderstood. In this episode, I explore the depth of that bond, the loss of routine and companionship, and what it’s like to grieve when the world tells you it was “just a pet.”

🎶 Musical snack: A Sparrow Alighted upon our Shoulders - Jóhann Jóhannsson, Air Lyndhurst String Orchestra

(A classical accompaniment to sit with after listening. Not in the episode, just something to stir the soul.)

👉 Take a small sip. Feel the shift. Subscribe for weekly episodes of Espresso with Coops.

💬 These short sips are made to be shared, so pass it on to someone who needs it today.

💛 Make sure we are connected on socials, whether Substack, Instagram or LinkedIn.

Season 3, baby!

If you’ve listened to previous seasons, you’ll know I’ve often touched on grief, sometimes directly, sometimes at the edges. This season, I wanted to slow it down and sit with it properly.

Because grief doesn’t just arrive through bereavement. It shows up in break-ups, in diagnoses, in identity shifts, in the losses we don’t always name — and I hear this again and again from my clients. Often, it’s only when a light is gently shone on it that people realise this is grief.

So in Season 3, I’m getting a little closer. I’ll be sharing some of my own experiences of grief and loss and holding space for the many ways it can live in our bodies, relationships, and lives.

The format remains the same—short, honest, and gentle. My hope is that each episode offers you something to recognise yourself in. If it does, you’re welcome to share it with someone who might need it, too.

Episode 15: The Grief of Youth

I have been really struggling with a bad cold and cough for the last few weeks. I hope you appreciate my tone 🤣.

We don’t just grieve people. We can grieve versions of ourselves. I think this is more nuanced than we give ourselves credit for, given the societal and cultural expectations placed on women. I don’t have time to delve into all aspects of this, but as a woman in midlife, I have reflected on it a lot.

This is a mixed bag that touches on ageing, identity, dating double standards, and the quiet compassion that comes when you finally step outside the cultural script.

In this episode, I explore the grief of youth: not because I want to go back, but because I wish I had known sooner that I was already enough.

🎶 Musical snack: Strange (feat. Hillary Smith) - Kris Bowers, Hillary Smith

(A classical accompaniment to sit with after listening. Not in the episode, just something to stir the soul.)

👉 Take a small sip. Feel the shift. Subscribe for weekly episodes of Espresso with Coops.

💬 These short sips are made to be shared, so pass it on to someone who needs it today.

💛 Make sure we are connected on socials, whether Substack, Instagram or LinkedIn.

Season 3, baby!

If you’ve listened to previous seasons, you’ll know I’ve often touched on grief, sometimes directly, sometimes at the edges. This season, I wanted to slow it down and sit with it properly.

Because grief doesn’t just arrive through bereavement. It shows up in break-ups, in diagnoses, in identity shifts, in the losses we don’t always name — and I hear this again and again from my clients. Often, it’s only when a light is gently shone on it that people realise this is grief.

So in Season 3, I’m getting a little closer. I’ll be sharing some of my own experiences of grief and loss and holding space for the many ways it can live in our bodies, relationships, and lives.

The format remains the same—short, honest, and gentle. My hope is that each episode offers you something to recognise yourself in. If it does, you’re welcome to share it with someone who might need it, too.

Episode 14: Collective Grief — Staying Human in a Heavy World

When the world feels overwhelming, from the news cycle to global conflict, brutality, and suffering witnessed in real time, many of us carry a quiet but often heavy emotional weight we haven’t quite named.

In this episode, I explore collective grief: how it manifests in the body, why it’s so hard to process, and how to stay informed without becoming emotionally overwhelmed.

🎶 Musical snack: Earth - Hans Zimmer

(A classical accompaniment to sit with after listening. Not in the episode, just something to stir the soul.)

👉 Take a small sip. Feel the shift. Subscribe for weekly episodes of Espresso with Coops.

💬 These short sips are made to be shared, so pass it on to someone who needs it today.

💛 Make sure we are connected on socials, whether Substack, Instagram or LinkedIn.

Season 3, baby!

If you’ve listened to previous seasons, you’ll know I’ve often touched on grief, sometimes directly, sometimes at the edges. This season, I wanted to slow it down and sit with it properly.

Because grief doesn’t just arrive through bereavement. It shows up in break-ups, in diagnoses, in identity shifts, in the losses we don’t always name — and I hear this again and again from my clients. Often, it’s only when a light is gently shone on it that people realise this is grief.

So in Season 3, I’m getting a little closer. I’ll be sharing some of my own experiences of grief and loss and holding space for the many ways it can live in our bodies, relationships, and lives.

The format remains the same—short, honest, and gentle. My hope is that each episode offers you something to recognise yourself in. If it does, you’re welcome to share it with someone who might need it, too.

Episode 13: Grieving Someone Who’s Still Alive

Losing a relationship can bring a kind of grief that feels confusing and isolating — especially when the person is still alive, still out there, just no longer part of your life. In this episode, I explore the quiet ache of breakup grief, the lack of rituals around it, and why this form of loss can linger far longer than we expect.

🎶 Musical snack: Spring/The Promise - Anna Yarborough

(A classical accompaniment to sit with after listening. Not in the episode, just something to stir the soul.)

👉 Take a small sip. Feel the shift. Subscribe for weekly episodes of Espresso with Coops.

💬 These short sips are made to be shared, so pass it on to someone who needs it today.

💛 Make sure we are connected on socials, whether Substack, Instagram or LinkedIn.

After an autumn of brewing, Season Two is finally here — and this is our closing episode.

Espresso with Coops is short, sharp, and made for curious, thoughtful minds.

In under 15 minutes, I’ll serve you a shot of wellbeing, stories, insights, and reflections = no fluff.

Across the season, we’ve explored themes like burnout recovery, ADHD, joy guilt, movement, creative courage, and post-traumatic growth.

If you’re seeking clarity, healing, or simply a reset, pour yourself a sip of espresso wisdom, and let’s make space for big shifts.

⚠️ Listener note: There are a couple of swear words in this episode, so you may want to be mindful if young people are around while listening.

Episode 12: Radical Responsibility: Taking the Pen Back

There’s a moment when you realise no one is coming to rescue you, and instead of fear, you feel freedom.

Taking radical responsibility isn’t about blame or perfection; it’s about choice.

In this final episode of Season Two, I explore what it means to reclaim your agency, stop waiting for permission, and begin living from a place of power and possibility.

This is about taking the pen back and choosing to author what comes next.

🎁 Stay until the end for a special Espresso with Coops gift. You have one week to claim it 💝.

🎶 Musical snack: Experience – Ludovico Einaudi

As we close Season Two, thank you. For listening, sharing, reflecting, and letting these small sips become part of your week.

Espresso with Coops will be back in 2026.

Until then, take care of yourselves, keep choosing gently, and trust your timing.

👉 Take a small sip. Feel the shift. Subscribe for weekly episodes of Espresso with Coops.

💬 These short sips are made to be shared, so pass it on to someone who needs it today.

💛 Make sure we are connected on socials, whether Substack, Instagram or LinkedIn.

After an autumn of brewing, Season Two is finally here.

This podcast is short, sharp, and made for curious, creative minds. In under 15 minutes, I’ll serve you a shot of wellbeing, stories, insights, and reflections, no fluff.

Every week, we’ll dive into themes like burnout recovery, ADHD, joy guilt, movement, creative courage, and post-traumatic growth.

If you’re seeking clarity, healing, or simply a reset, pour yourself a sip of espresso wisdom, and let’s make space for big shifts.

Episode 11: When Friendships Drift

Some friendships end with a bang, but most fade quietly.

One day, the rhythm changes, not out of conflict, but out of growth. In this heartfelt episode, I talk about the ache of drifting apart, how healing can shift our connections, and why losing closeness doesn’t erase love. Sometimes letting go is the kindest way to honour what was, and to make room for what’s next.

Stay until the end for a surprise Espresso with Coops gift! You have two weeks to grab your gift 💝

🎶 Musical snack: On the Nature of Daylight – Max Richter

(A classical accompaniment to sit with after listening. Not in the episode, just something to stir the soul.)

👉 Take a small sip. Feel the shift. Subscribe for weekly episodes of Espresso with Coops.

💬 These short sips are made to be shared, so pass it on to someone who needs it today.

💛 Make sure we are connected on socials, whether Substack, Instagram or LinkedIn.

After an autumn of brewing, Season Two is finally here.

This podcast is short, sharp, and made for curious, creative minds. In under 15 minutes, I’ll serve you a shot of wellbeing, stories, insights, and reflections, no fluff.

Every week, we’ll dive into themes like burnout recovery, ADHD, joy guilt, movement, creative courage, and post-traumatic growth.

If you’re seeking clarity, healing, or simply a reset, pour yourself a sip of espresso wisdom, and let’s make space for big shifts.

Episode 10: Letting Your Life Catch Up With You — The Soft Power of Patience

We live in a world that tells us to hustle, to fix, to keep moving, as if waiting means falling behind. But real growth takes time.

Healing, joy, creativity — they all move at the speed of trust.

In this short-form episode, I explore patience not as giving up, but as giving over: trusting the process, leaning into the pause, and letting the good things come when they’re ready.

Stay until the end for a surprise Espresso with Coops gift!💝

🎶 Musical snack: Comptine d’un autre été – Yann Tiersen

(A classical accompaniment to sit with after listening. Not in the episode, just something to stir the soul.)

👉 Take a small sip. Feel the shift. Subscribe for weekly episodes of Espresso with Coops.

💬 These short sips are made to be shared, so pass it on to someone who needs it today.

💛 Make sure we are connected on socials, whether Substack, Instagram or LinkedIn.

After an autumn of brewing, Season Two is finally here.

This podcast is short, sharp, and made for curious, creative minds. In under 15 minutes, I’ll serve you a shot of wellbeing, stories, insights, and reflections, no fluff.

Every week, we’ll dive into themes like burnout recovery, ADHD, joy guilt, movement, creative courage, and post-traumatic growth.

If you’re seeking clarity, healing, or simply a reset, pour yourself a sip of espresso wisdom, and let’s make space for big shifts.

Episode 9: Why It’s So Hard to Ask for Help (Even When You Need It Most)

I’ve always been the one who holds it together, the strong one, the capable one, the one who never needs to ask. But sometimes strength becomes silence. We get so used to coping alone that asking for help feels like failing. In this short-form episode, I talk about the fear of being a burden, why receiving support can feel unsafe, and how letting others in doesn’t make you weaker; it makes you human.

Stay until the end for a surprise Espresso with Coops gift!💝

🎶 Musical snack: The Swan – Saint-Saëns

(A classical accompaniment to sit with after listening. Not in the episode, just something to stir the soul.)

👉 Take a small sip. Feel the shift. Subscribe for weekly episodes of Espresso with Coops.

💬 These short sips are made to be shared, so pass it on to someone who needs it today.

💛 Make sure we are connected on socials, whether Substack, Instagram or LinkedIn.

After an autumn of brewing, Season Two is finally here.

This podcast is short, sharp, and made for curious, creative minds. In under 15 minutes, I’ll serve you a shot of wellbeing, stories, insights, and reflections, no fluff.

Every week, we’ll dive into themes like burnout recovery, ADHD, joy guilt, movement, creative courage, and post-traumatic growth.

If you’re seeking clarity, healing, or simply a reset, pour yourself a sip of espresso wisdom, and let’s make space for big shifts.

Episode 8: Boundaries Aren’t Walls, They’re Invitations (To The Right People)

For a long time, I thought boundaries were about keeping people out, drawing lines in the sand and standing guard. But over the years, I’ve realised they’re really about protecting what’s sacred within. And I’ll be honest: even I didn’t see how often I was giving my own boundaries away, offering easy access to my time, energy, and capacity without noticing the cost.

Boundaries aren’t rejection; they’re clarity. They help you stay rooted in what’s true for you, rather than leaking your energy to keep the peace or avoid disappointing someone. In this short-form episode, we explore why setting limits can feel uncomfortable, how to do it kindly, and why saying “no” might be the most loving act — for yourself and for the relationships that matter.

🎶 Musical snack: Clair de Lune – Debussy

(A classical accompaniment to sit with after listening. Not in the episode, just something to stir the soul.)

👉 Take a small sip. Feel the shift. Subscribe for weekly episodes of Espresso with Coops.

💬 These short sips are made to be shared, so pass it on to someone who needs it today.

💛 Make sure we are connected on socials, whether Substack, Instagram or LinkedIn.

After an autumn of brewing, Season Two is finally here.

This podcast is short, sharp, and made for curious, creative minds. In under 15 minutes, I’ll serve you a shot of wellbeing, stories, insights, and reflections, no fluff.

Every week, we’ll dive into themes like burnout recovery, ADHD, joy guilt, movement, creative courage, and post-traumatic growth.

If you’re seeking clarity, healing, or simply a reset, pour yourself a sip of espresso wisdom, and let’s make space for big shifts.

Episode 7: Tired or Burnt Out? Learning the Difference Before It’s Too Late

Lately, I’ve noticed how often we call exhaustion “normal.” We wear tiredness like a medal of meaning, convincing ourselves that rest is a luxury we’ll get to later. I, too, am very guilty of this. But burnout doesn’t happen all at once; it creeps in quietly, disguised as discipline and disguised as drive. In this short-form podcast, I talk about how to recognise the moment when tired turns to depleted, why “pushing through” is rarely the answer, and how to start restoring energy before you fall apart.

🎶 Musical snack: Spiegel im Spiegel – Arvo Pärt

(A classical accompaniment to sit with after listening. Not in the episode, just something to stir the soul.)

👉 Take a small sip. Feel the shift. Subscribe for weekly episodes of Espresso with Coops.

💬 These short sips are made to be shared, so pass it on to someone who needs it today. And if you’ve listened, I’d love to hear what you think of the returning episode.

Every week, we’ll dive into themes like burnout recovery, ADHD, joy guilt, movement, creative courage, and post-traumatic growth.

If you’re seeking clarity, healing, or simply a reset, pour yourself a sip of espresso wisdom, and let’s make space for big shifts.

This is the final episode of Season One. Thank you for listening. I’ll be back soon with more Espresso with Coops.

Episode 6: Show Up Like No One’s Watching

Here’s the truth: life isn’t a dress rehearsal.

In this existential espresso shot, we explore what it truly means to show up like it matters, to stop editing yourself in real-time and start living fully. I’ll share what I’m learning about presence, courage, and embracing the joy, flaws, and messy parts of life. A short-form wellbeing podcast for anyone ready to stop performing and start showing up, exactly as they are.

🎶 Musical snack: Happy Ending — Danny Elfman

(A classical accompaniment to sit with after listening. Not in the episode, just something to stir the soul.)

👉 Take a small sip. Feel the shift. Subscribe for weekly episodes of Espresso with Coops. Please follow, like, and review on other platforms - it makes a big difference!!

💬 These small sips are made to be shared. Send this to someone who needs it today.

📲 Also streaming on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - take your sip wherever you listen.

Every week, we’ll dive into themes like burnout recovery, ADHD, joy guilt, movement, creative courage, and post-traumatic growth.

If you’re seeking clarity, healing, or simply a reset, pour yourself a sip of espresso wisdom, and let’s make space for big shifts.

Episode 5: Always Busy – I Am Done

If one more person tells me they’re “just soooo busy,” I might scream (said with love - I used to be that person too). In this short-form wellbeing podcast, we unpack our obsession with being busy, the identity we wrap around our schedules, and what it really means to reclaim your time, space, and energy.

A reflective call to anyone ready to break up with busy, for good.

🎶 Musical snack: Time – Hans Zimmer

(A classical accompaniment to sit with after listening. Not in the episode, just something to stir the soul.)

👉 Take a small sip. Feel the shift. Subscribe for weekly episodes of Espresso with Coops. Please follow, like, and review on other platforms - it makes a big difference!!

💬 These small sips are made to be shared. Send this to someone who needs it today.

📲 Also streaming on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - take your sip wherever you listen.

Every week, we’ll dive into themes like burnout recovery, ADHD, joy guilt, movement, creative courage, and post-traumatic growth.

If you’re seeking clarity, healing, or simply a reset, pour yourself a sip of espresso wisdom, and let’s make space for big shifts.

Episode 4: Pushing Your Creative Boundaries – But I Am Not Creative?

For years, I told myself I wasn’t creative. But then came stand-up comedy workshops, screen acting classes, and creative writing circles. In this short-form podcast episode, I share how stepping outside my comfort zone creatively helped me grow in every area of life, and why you don’t need to be an “artist” to be deeply creative. This is a gentle nudge for anyone ready to reclaim their creativity and surprise themselves.

🎶 Musical snack: Venus in Sunlight Grey – Julie Cooper

(A classical accompaniment to sit with after listening. Not in the episode, just something to stir the soul.)

👉 Take a small sip. Feel the shift. Subscribe for weekly episodes of Espresso with Coops. Please follow, like, and review on other platforms - it makes a big difference!!

💬 These small sips are made to be shared. Send this to someone who needs it today.

📲 Also streaming on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - take your sip wherever you listen.

Every week, we’ll dive into themes like burnout recovery, ADHD, joy guilt, movement, creative courage, and post-traumatic growth.

If you’re seeking clarity, healing, or simply a reset, pour yourself a sip of espresso wisdom, and let’s make space for big shifts.

Episode 3: Movement – The Balancing Act And Bringing Back Joy

As a qualified fitness instructor and marathon runner, I know the highs of movement and the burnout that comes from pushing too hard. In this short-form wellbeing podcast, I share how I reconnected with joyful movement, stepped away from performance pressure, and began listening to my body again. This reflective episode is for anyone craving a more intuitive, compassionate rhythm with exercise and rest.

🎶 Musical snack: Adiemus – Karl Jenkins

(A classical accompaniment to sit with after listening. Not in the episode, just something to stir the soul.)

👉 Take a small sip. Feel the shift. Subscribe for weekly episodes of Espresso with Coops. Please do follow, like and review on other platforms - it makes a BIG difference!

💬 These small sips are made to be shared. Send this to someone who needs it today.

📲 Also streaming on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - take your sip wherever you listen.

Every week, we’ll dive into themes like burnout recovery, ADHD, joy guilt, movement, creative courage, and post-traumatic growth.

If you’re seeking clarity, healing, or simply a reset, pour yourself a sip of espresso wisdom, and let’s make space for big shifts.

Episode 2: Learning To Rest Up

As someone diagnosed in adulthood with ADHD (Hyperactive/Impulsivity type), rest never came naturally. I used to see slowing down as wasting time. In this short-form podcast episode, I share how I finally cracked the code on rest and began to reframe stillness as not just permissible but powerful. A reflective wellbeing piece for anyone who finds slowing down harder than speeding up.

🎶 Musical snack: By the sea – Anna Phoebe

(A classical accompaniment to sit with after listening. Not in the episode, just something to stir the soul.)

👉 Take a small sip. Feel the shift. Subscribe for weekly episodes of Espresso with Coops.

💬 These small sips are made to be shared, so pass it on to someone who needs it today. And if you’ve listened, I’d love to hear what you think of this episode.

📲 Also streaming on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - take your sip wherever you listen.

After a summer of brewing, it’s finally here.

This podcast is short, sharp, and made for curious, creative minds. In under 15 minutes, I’ll serve you a shot of wellbeing, stories, insights, and reflections, no fluff.

Every week, we’ll dive into themes like burnout recovery, ADHD, joy guilt, movement, creative courage, and post-traumatic growth.

If you’re seeking clarity, healing, or simply a reset, pour yourself a sip of espresso wisdom, and let’s make space for big shifts.

Episode 1: When You Trigger Others By Being Happy

Lately, I’ve felt like I’m blooming, personally and professionally. But I’ve also noticed that not everyone receives my joy with open arms. In this short-form podcast, I explore the tender, complicated space where your happiness can trigger discomfort in others, especially those closest to you. We’ll talk about “joy guilt,” emotional boundaries, and the quiet courage it takes to keep choosing your light, even when it casts a shadow.

🎶 Musical snack: Aerith’s Theme – Nobuo Uematsu

(A classical accompaniment to sit with after listening. Not in the episode, just something to stir the soul.)

👉 Take a small sip. Feel the shift. Subscribe for weekly episodes of Espresso with Coops.

💬 These short sips are made to be shared, so pass it on to someone who needs it today. And if you’ve listened, I’d love to hear what you think of the very first episode.