Coach Me If You Can – Episode 4: “Mindfulness Confetti” with Steve Ware

Is your mind stuck in overdrive—racing, overloaded, unable to rest?

In this episode, I sit down with mindfulness coach Steve Ware, a former IBM executive who burned out hard after nearly three decades in corporate life. What followed wasn’t a retreat or a career break—it was a deep, obsessive dive into understanding the mind, rewiring stress, and rediscovering peace through science-backed mindfulness.

We explore what mindfulness really means when life is chaotic, not calm. Steve shares how he rebuilt his nervous system, why stress isn’t always the enemy, and how small shifts—what he calls mindfulness confetti—can change your day, and your brain.

You’ll hear why teaching mindfulness to children is so difficult, how chronic stress rewires the brain, and why self-compassion might be the antidote to your inner critic.

If burnout, anxiety, or constant overthinking are clouding your life, this conversation offers practical relief—not through theory, but through lived experience.

• You are not your thoughts—you’re the one observing them

• Stress can fuel growth when reframed

• Mindfulness must be practiced, not understood

• Neuroplasticity means change is always possible

• Simple breathing can shift your state in 60 seconds

• Your daily activities either nourish or deplete you

• Personalised mindfulness is more effective than generic advice

• Self-compassion is essential for emotional resilience

• Mindfulness confetti beats 2-hour meditation marathons

• Gratitude can move your mind out of survival mode

If you’ve ever felt like stillness is a luxury for other people, or if your thoughts are constantly in the driver’s seat, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now. Then start dropping your own mindfulness confetti.

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Coach Me If You Can – Episode 2: “Tetris with Your Time” with Kate Sotsenko

Is your calendar a game of Tetris where nothing quite fits? Does it feel like meetings and tasks are squashing your time—and your life?

In this episode, I sit down with productivity coach Kate Sotsenko to tackle the chaos head-on. Kate, who’s helped leaders at Cartier, Gucci, and IWC reclaim 30% of their time, shares practical strategies to ditch the bad busy and embrace what she calls the “good busy.”

We dive deep into why productivity isn’t about doing more, but about making smarter decisions—and how you can finally kill calendar stress for good. With insights into color-coded calendars, simple reflection practices, and the magic of Zeigarnik effect planning, this episode is packed with tools you can use to reclaim your time and focus.

Key coaching takeaways:

• How to shift from chaotic to calm in your daily planning

• The power of a daily goal that must get done

• Why “good busy” energizes you, while “bad busy” drains you

• How a 15-minute daily review can prime you for success

• The surprising truth about notifications and energy drains

If your life feels like an endless game of Tetris, if you’re overwhelmed by your calendar, or if you just want to feel more in control of your time—this episode is for you.

Listen now. Your calendar—and your future self—will thank you.

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Get in touch with Kate Sotsenko: www.thegoodbusy.com
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Coach Me If You Can – Episode 2: “Poop It, Scoop It, Know It” with Crystal Kriek

Have you ever wanted to eat so healthy that a gastroenterologist would salute you and your plate before you dig in?

That describes Peter's mission over the past 3 years.

In this candid and eye-opening episode of Coach Me If You Can, Peter Weller sits down with Crystal Kriek, COO of InnerBuddies, to explore the fascinating world of gut health and how it completely transformed his life.

Peter opens up about his health journey, from juggling chronic hand eczema and relentless jogs that turned into toilet sprints to losing 30kg and creating a household filled with fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, and “oocha oocha kombucha,” as his daughter puts it.

The conversation dives deep into the role of the gut microbiome in overall health, mental well-being, and even the small, intentional dietary changes that can lead to big results.

With humor, honesty, and real-life takeaways, this episode sheds light on how gut health is connected to everything from stress and energy to resilience and clarity.

Crystal shares insights on how InnerBuddies’ personalized microbiome analysis works, why diversity in gut bacteria is crucial, and how anyone can make gut-friendly changes that truly last.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

• How Peter transformed his health, shed 30kg, and defeated chronic hand eczema

• Why the gut-brain axis is key to mental and physical wellness

• How small, consistent changes in diet can lead to big results

• Why fermented foods, fiber, and hydration are game-changers for your gut

• How InnerBuddies provides actionable insights to optimize your microbiome

• This episode is sponsored by InnerBuddies

• InnerBuddies is the game-changing tool that helped Peter completely revamp his health shedding 30kg, curing his chronic hand eczema, and transforming his relationship with food. By providing personalized microbiome analysis, InnerBuddies helps you understand your gut bacteria and make smarter, science-backed choices for a healthier, more energized life.

  Ready to unlock your gut’s potential? Go to www.innerbuddies.com and use the code WELLERGUTS at checkout for a small discount on your first analysis.

Coach Me If You Can – Episode 1: “Deweeding the Mind” with Tom Godfrey

Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in your own head, juggling chaos, and trying to keep it all together?

In this raw, heartfelt, and eye-opening premiere of Coach Me If You Can, Peter Weller sits down with mindset coach Tom Godfrey to unravel the hidden struggles we all face when trying to balance life, family, ambition, and most importantly ourselves.

Through candid conversation and a live coaching session, Peter reflects on his journey of transformation from shedding 30kg and overcoming burnout to navigating a new career and passion project.

But with all this change comes the persistent weight of self-doubt, perfectionism, and the ever-present question:

Whose opinion matters most?

Tom guides Peter through the art of “mental weeding,” revealing how awareness isn’t something to chase it’s something we return to. They explore the hidden power of letting go, managing energy as your ultimate resource, and why shifting from reacting to responding is the key to clarity and calm.

With humor, honesty, and actionable insights, this episode offers a powerful reminder: when you shift your internal narrative, you don’t just transform yourself you elevate everything and everyone around you.

• How to cultivate calm amidst chaos

• The secret to breaking free from limiting beliefs

• How to reconnect with what truly matters

• Why energy, not time, is your ultimate currency

• The transformative power of pausing before you react

Key moments include:

• Why “you are not your thoughts” is the ultimate mindset shift

• The conscious pause: how to move from reaction to response

• How Peter tracked his weight loss with a staircase of milk bottles (!), showing the power of simple visual goals

• How aligning with your true self unlocks clarity, confidence, and calm

This episode isn’t just about personal growth it’s about coming home to yourself.

Ps. In the episode Peter said he was not drinking for a year. Err.. That did not work out, but we are embracing progress over perfection.. arent we.

Later in the season Peter gets coached on Alcohol. Should be ... interesting.

This episode is sponsored by InnerBuddies

InnerBuddies is a game-changing tool for anyone looking to understand and optimize their health from the inside out.

Specializing in microbiome analysis, InnerBuddies helped Peter revamp his health, shedding 30kg and defeating chronic hand eczema along the way.

By decoding the gut microbiome the complex community of bacteria that influences digestion, immunity, and overall well-being InnerBuddies empowers you to make smarter, science-backed choices.

Want to join Peter on his journey to better health?

Go to www.innerbuddies.com and use the code WELLERGUTS at checkout for a special discount on your first microbiome analysis.

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