

The Nancy Levin Show
Nancy Levin
Welcome to The Nancy Levin Show: I help people-pleasers and overachievers set boundaries that stick and own self-worth, through empowered action, so you can feel free. Plus if you’re an aspiring or current coach, you’re in the right place! Tune in each week for coaching, compelling conversations and actionable tools, designed to support you in the spotlight as you take center stage of your own life.
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Aug 18, 2025 • 10min
E220: You Don't Need to Wait for a Crisis to Change Your Life
Have you been ignoring the quiet whispers urging you to make a change? Sometimes, life gently nudges us in a new direction… and we refuse to listen. We cling to the familiar, soften our discomfort, and convince ourselves we can make it work. But the truth is: those whispers never go away. They grow louder until we reach a breaking point—a moment when the pain of staying becomes greater than the fear of change. In this solo episode, I open up about the whispers I ignored and the moment I finally reached my point of no return. I share the truth behind the story that changed the trajectory of my life—not when my journals were discovered, but what happened nearly two years later. And I invite you to reflect on your own moments of hesitation, bargaining, and self-betrayal. You don't have to wait until everything falls apart. You can make a choice now, before the whispers become screams. What we explore: Why we ignore our intuition and minimize our pain The truth about my own point of no return—and what finally broke the cycle How excuses, rationalizations, and fear keep us stuck in the in-between The toll that lingering in “not that bad” takes on your energy and self-worth Why choosing yourself doesn’t require a crisis—it starts with one symbolic step If this episode speaks to you, I invite you to honor your own whispers and consider: what is your point of no return? And what single step will you take to claim your freedom? If you’re ready to take the next step toward becoming a successful life coach, I invite you to download my free workbook: Rewrite the Story Keeping You Stuck: Become the Life Coach You’re Meant to Be 👉 nancy levin.com/rewrite Connect with me: Newsletter nancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

Aug 11, 2025 • 9min
E219: How To Turn Your Burnout Into a Breakthrough
What if burnout isn’t a breakdown—but your path to a breakthrough When we’re deep in burnout, it feels like everything is falling apart. But in truth, burnout may be the most honest message your body and soul have ever sent you. In this solo episode, I’m sharing a different way to look at burnout—not as a failure, but as a fierce invitation to realign your life from the inside out. If you’ve been exhausted, disconnected, or quietly wondering how much longer you can keep going like this… this conversation is for you. Burnout isn’t just about stress or being busy. It’s about living out of sync with your values, pushing through patterns like people-pleasing, perfectionism, and over-responsibility that eventually leave you empty. But if you’re willing to listen to what your burnout is really trying to tell you, you can begin again—with more clarity, more truth, and more freedom than ever before. What we explore: Why burnout is not the enemy—but a wake-up call The deeper root causes of burnout that go beyond stress and overwork How patterns like proving, perfectionism, and people-pleasing keep you stuck in exhaustion The pivotal mindset shift from “How do I fix this?” to “What is my burnout revealing?” Why burnout can be a sacred portal to realignment, authenticity, and sustainable joy This isn’t about going back to who you were. It’s about becoming who you’re meant to be. If you’re walking through burnout right now, know this: it’s not the end. It’s your beginning. If you’re ready to take the next step toward becoming a successful life coach, I invite you to download my free workbook: Rewrite the Story Keeping You Stuck: Become the Life Coach You’re Meant to Be 👉 https://nancylevin.com/rewrite Connect with me: Newsletter nancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

Aug 4, 2025 • 11min
E218: For Ambitious Women: Avoid This Mistake When Life Falls Apart
When life falls apart, the instinct is to fix everything around us. But what if the real transformation begins when we stop fixing and start listening? In this solo episode of The Nancy Levin Show, I explore what really happens beneath the surface when everything seems to fall apart — whether it’s a divorce, job loss, burnout, or simply the feeling that something isn’t right. Most of us are wired to chase external fixes, but these surface-level changes rarely lead to lasting relief. Instead, I invite you to turn inward and ask a radically different question: What is this crisis trying to show me about myself? From perfectionism and people-pleasing to over-responsibility and emotional avoidance, I unpack the deep-rooted patterns that often lead to breakdown. And I offer a new path — one rooted in slowing down, being with discomfort, and rebuilding from a place of presence and alignment. This isn’t about bouncing back. It’s about becoming who you were meant to be all along. What we explore External fixes feel productive, but rarely heal the root cause. Crises are often invitations, not punishments. Patterns like people-pleasing and overachievement stem from early survival strategies — but they eventually lead us out of alignment.
Healing requires slowing down, being with discomfort, and allowing clarity to emerge. Rebuilding your life starts by asking: Who am I becoming in this process? Feeling like life is falling apart? You don’t have to figure it out alone. My coaching programs are designed to support your transformation from the inside out. Head to nancylevin.com to learn more. Connect with me: Newsletter nancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

Jul 28, 2025 • 12min
E217: Why The World Needs Transformational Life Coaches - Especially Now
In a world that feels more uncertain, disconnected and automated than ever… what people need isn’t more advice—they need connection. In this episode of The Nancy Levin Show, I’m diving into the emotional and spiritual reasons why transformational coaching isn’t just relevant right now—it’s essential. We explore how our current climate of economic unpredictability, rapid technological growth, and social disconnection is creating an urgent demand for human-centered healing spaces. And why transformational coaches—especially those who’ve walked through their own dark nights—are uniquely called to step forward. If you’ve felt the pull to coach, lead, or guide others, this episode is your invitation to say yes. What we explore together: Why times of uncertainty create openings for transformation The unique power of coaching as the antidote to isolation How AI and automation are shifting—but not replacing—what humans truly need Why now is the time to build your “third space” for others to be seen and supported What makes real coaches irreplaceable (hint: it’s not perfection) Ready to lead with integrity? If you’re ready to take the next step toward becoming a successful life coach, I invite you to download my free workbook: Rewrite the Story Keeping You Stuck: Become the Life Coach You’re Meant to Be 👉 nancylevin.com/rewrite Connect with me: Newsletter nancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

Jul 21, 2025 • 8min
E216: Break Free of Comparison: How to Build a Coaching Business That's Authentically YOU
Are you stuck in comparison, wondering why everyone else seems to be passing you by? Let’s shift that story—right here, right now. I know the pain of watching others soar while feeling like you’re standing still. It’s a wound that touches our deepest fears and unmet desires. In this episode, I’m diving into the emotional weight of comparison and what it’s really trying to reveal about your untapped potential. Here’s the truth: comparison is not about them. It’s about what you secretly want for you. I’ll guide you through how to decode the discomfort of envy and transform it into a powerful catalyst for growth. You’ll learn how to move from stuck to empowered—even without a perfect plan. Because the moment you stop waiting for clarity and start taking action, you begin the journey back to yourself. Let’s stop looking at someone else’s highlight reel—and start rewriting your own story. What we explore together: Comparison reveals our own unmet desires—not their success. The “highlight reel” you’re seeing is never the full picture. You’re not behind. Your journey is unfolding exactly as it should. Envy can be a powerful compass pointing toward your true wants. Momentum doesn’t require confidence—just movement. If this episode resonated, I invite you to join me inside the Levin Life Coach Academy or explore my book The Art of Change. Visit nancylevin.com for more resources to support your growth. Connect with me: Newsletter nancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

Jul 14, 2025 • 9min
E215: Become a Successful Life Coach: The Dark Side of the Coaching Industry
In this episode of The Nancy Levin Show, I’m pulling back the curtain on the side of the coaching industry most people avoid talking about—the part that feels inauthentic, performative, and even disheartening. If you’ve been hesitant to call yourself a coach because of what you’re seeing out there—coaches overcharging without experience, giving generic advice, or chasing likes instead of client breakthroughs—you are not alone. And you are needed. Together, we explore how to rise above industry noise and root yourself in integrity, compassion, and real skill. Because becoming a successful life coach doesn’t mean playing the game—it means redefining it with purpose, presence, and heart. What we explore: Why the coaching industry’s lack of regulation can create confusion—and how to be part of the solution. The truth about high-ticket pricing and why alignment matters more than numbers. How to spot surface-level coaching—and what deep, client-centered transformation actually looks like. Why real impact begins with listening, not telling. How to build a business that reflects your integrity and attracts abundance. Ready to lead with integrity? If you’re ready to take the next step toward becoming a successful life coach, I invite you to download my free workbook: Rewrite the Story Keeping You Stuck: Become the Life Coach You’re Meant to Be 👉 nancy levin.com/rewrite Connect with me: Newsletter nancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

Jul 7, 2025 • 9min
E214: Become a Successful Life Coach: Harness Your Gifts That AI Will Never Replace
With AI advancing into spaces like therapy and personal development, it’s natural to wonder if there's still a place for human coaches. But transformational coaching isn’t about information—it’s about connection. And that’s something no algorithm can replicate. In this episode, I break down exactly why the magic of coaching lies in the relational, emotional, and intuitive space only humans can hold. From reading subtle shifts in energy to creating true safety and trust, the essence of coaching is deeply personal—and deeply irreplaceable. If you’ve ever questioned your role or value as a coach in the age of AI, this episode will reignite your confidence in the unique, irreplaceable power you bring to your clients. What we explore: Coaching isn’t about advice—it’s about connection. AI can mimic empathy, but it can’t truly feel or intuit. Transformation requires trust, and trust can’t be automated. Human coaches offer safety, resonance, and emotional intelligence. Your lived experience is your superpower. The ability to truly see and believe in your clients is what sets you apart. If you’re ready to take the next step toward becoming a successful life coach, I invite you to download my free workbook: Rewrite the Story Keeping You Stuck: Become the Life Coach You’re Meant to Be 👉 nancy levin.com/rewrite Connect with me: Newsletter nancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

Jun 30, 2025 • 10min
E213: Become a Successful Coach: Your Shameful Secret is Your Coaching Superpower
Have you ever wondered, “What do I do with the rest of my life?” If so, this episode is your invitation to see that question not as an ending, but as the beginning of something transformational. In this solo episode, I’m speaking directly to those who’ve weathered major life changes — divorce, grief, career upheaval, or the empty nest. If you’ve ever been told you'd make a great coach, or you feel a quiet call within you to help others, this conversation will light the path ahead. I break down the myths about who’s “qualified” to be a coach and offer a reframing that will change how you see your past — and your potential. Whether you’re feeling stuck, uncertain, or inspired, you’ll learn why your imperfections and lived experience are your greatest assets. What we explore: You don’t need to have it all figured out to become a coach. Your lived experience — not your perfection — is what qualifies you. Transformational coaching begins with your own personal growth. Life coach training is as much about healing yourself as it is about serving others. The ROI is not just about investment in yourself - it’s the ripple of impact you create in the world. If you’re ready to take the next step, I invite you to download my free workbook: Rewrite the Story Keeping You Stuck: Become the Life Coach You’re Meant to Be 👉 nancy levin.com/rewrite Connect with me: Newsletter nancylevin.comInstagramFacebook

Jun 23, 2025 • 44min
E212: Thriving Solo: Why Successful Women Are Choosing Single, Childfree Lives — And Loving It! with Lucy Meggeson
What if being single and childfree wasn’t a consolation prize—but a portal to deep peace, freedom, and joy? In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by the vibrant and wonderful Lucy Meggeson—host of the Thrive Solo podcast and author of the book by the same name (or Shiny Happy Singles if you're in the UK). Together, we explore the liberation, sovereignty, and delight that come from embracing a solo path. Lucy opens up about the moment she realized that singlehood was not just her circumstance—it was her choice and her joy. We unpack the outdated societal narratives that equate coupledom with success and lovingly challenge the stigma around choosing solitude. From reclaiming the word “selfish” to transmuting sexual energy into creative power, this episode is a bold manifesto for living life on your own terms. What we explore: Joyfully single is not an oxymoron—it’s a lifestyle, a choice, and a liberation. Reclaiming “selfish” as self-honoring and soul-serving. Solitude fosters emotional regulation, clarity, and inner peace. The myth of the “less than” single woman must be dismantled. Sex, or the lack thereof, can be a channel for profound creative expression. Loved this episode? Please share it with a woman who needs permission to put herself first. And don’t forget to leave a review—it helps others find the show! Connect with Lucy: Website and Community: lucymeggeson.comLucy's Book: Thrive Solo (US/Canada) / Shiny Happy Singles (UK)Podcast: Thrive Solo with Lucy Meggeson Instagram: @thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Connect with me: Newsletter nancylevin.comInstagramFacebook #Mindset #Boundaries #SelfDevelopment #ThriveSoloPodcast #NancyLevin #Coaching #PersonalGrowth #ShadowWork #SingleAndThriving #EmotionalFreedom

Jun 16, 2025 • 11min
E211: How to Become the Life Coach You’re MEANT to Be
In this episode of The Nancy Levin Show, I’m speaking directly to the part of you that’s dreaming of becoming a coach or levelling up—but holding back because you feel like an imposter. If you’ve ever wondered, “Who am I to do this?” or feared that you’re not ready, I want you to know: you’re not alone—and you're not wrong for caring. Imposter syndrome isn’t a sign you’re unqualified. It’s a sign you care deeply about doing this work with integrity. And the truth is, confidence doesn’t come first—it comes from taking aligned action inside the right container of support. That’s what coach training provides: not just tools, but a transformation in how you see yourself. What We Explore: Why imposter syndrome is actually a signal of your integrity The stories aspiring coaches tell themselves that hold them back Why waiting to feel ready will keep you stuck How training helps you trust yourself and your skills The ethical importance of building a solid foundation The shift from “aspiring coach” to “empowered coach” If you’re ready to take the next step, I invite you to download my free workbook: Rewrite the Story Keeping You Stuck: Become the Life Coach You’re Meant to Be 👉 nancy levin.com/rewrite Connect with me: Newsletter nancylevin.com Instagram Facebook