Better Than Happy

Feeling stuck can look like painful procrastination or comfortable stagnation in goals, relationships, and personal growth. This conversation explores clarifying what you truly want, reclaiming desire from outside approval, taking imperfect action, navigating uncertainty and risk, and using playfulness and practical systems to keep moving.

Mark Butler, a life coach specializing in emotional health, relationships, and family dynamics, joins a candid conversation about parenting adult children. They explore releasing control, navigating financial support and boundaries, expressing concerns without directing, and allowing grown children to make mistakes. They also discuss fear of estrangement, in-law relationships, honest communication, and trusting adult children’s judgment.

Mark Butler, a business and financial advisor for coaches and entrepreneurs, joins a lively conversation about finding clients without forcing the wrong strategy. They explore authentic outreach, serving communities before asking for favors, financial runway, and the surprising ways Taylor Swift builds anticipation. Plus, paid ads, coaching funnels, and choosing the kind of hard work you can actually sustain.

Mark Butler, a coach and business educator, joins Jody for a lively look at two very different ways to build a coaching practice. They compare organic marketing, referrals, paid advertising, and relationship-building. The conversation explores ethical sales, social anxiety, business challenges, and how your ideal practice should shape your strategy. Plus, Jody shares an unexpected encounter with Justin Bieber.

A deep look at why telling yourself not to worry rarely works. Explores how thoughts and bodily feelings create worry and why compassion beats shame. Contrasts worry’s scarcity with wisdom’s clarity and action. Invites a practical five-day challenge to practice dropping worry and choosing clearer steps.

Mark Butler, coach and entrepreneur who helps scale businesses and supports individuals and couples, chats about perfectionism, authenticity, and putting yourself out there. They debate when 'good enough' beats endless polishing. They discuss balancing honesty with strategy, documenting learning over perfection, and practical tips for creating more content and handling discomfort on camera.

A deep dive into money mindset and why beliefs shape financial reality. The financial thermostat idea explains how identity can limit or expand wealth. Money as fluid access, not just cash, highlights leverage, creativity, and relationships. Conversations cover how money magnifies who you are, brings new challenges, and can be a noble tool for impact and service.

Quick decision-making hacks to get unstuck and generate rapid feedback. How making more choices ahead of time keeps momentum. Letting go of attachment so outcomes stay flexible. Strategies to remove drama and avoid needless second-guessing. Framing decisions from the future you want to create, and reminding yourself results come from actions after choosing.

What if finding clients didn't have to feel like constantly convincing people to work with you? What if instead, you could create an experience where people get a real result, see what you're capable of, and naturally want more? In this episode, I'm talking with health coach and founder of The Wellness Vault, Valerie Feghali, about one of her favorite ways to serve potential clients and grow a coaching business: running challenges. Valerie shares how she began using challenges to grow her own coaching business and why they can be such a powerful way to help people experience a quick win, build trust, and see the value of working with you. Valerie's 5-day Challenge Builder Bootcamp is happening from August 10th to August 14th, 2026. Secure your seat for free here: https://wellnessvault.com/challengebuilderjody Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bIrCwrqH-jo Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/576 Follow me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jodymoorecoaching/

Listen for seven practical signs of a coach who can create real change. Learn why certifications can be misleading and what causal, root-cause work looks like. Hear why truth-telling, structured processes, and coaches who themselves get coached matter. Get tips on testing fit before you commit.