The Self-Coaching Club: Turn your ”Inner Bully” into a Trusted Ally

🎙️ Episode Show Notes
Before You Rush Into the New Year, Pause and Look How Far You’ve Come
As the year comes to a close, this episode is an invitation to slow down.
Instead of jumping straight into goals, resolutions, or “what’s next,” we’re taking a gentle pause to reflect on how far you’ve come—and how much healing has already happened through the inner work you’ve done this year.
In this final episode of the year, we talk about why acknowledging growth matters, how healing often shows up in quiet ways, and how to take inventory without judgment or pressure. This conversation is lighthearted, encouraging, and designed to help you enter the new year grounded rather than rushed.
You’re not starting over.You’re starting from experience.
✨ In This Episode, We Explore:
Why we often skip reflecting on our growth—and what it costs us
How healing shows up in subtle but powerful ways
The difference between “arriving” and becoming more aware
How to take inventory of your inner work without self-criticism
Why you don’t lose your progress when the calendar changes
🪴 Reflection Questions to Sit With:
What feels different about me today than it did a year ago?
Where do I notice more self-awareness or emotional regulation?
What patterns am I catching sooner—even if I’m still working through them?
What did I survive this year that I once thought I couldn’t?
Where am I offering myself more grace?
You don’t need perfect answers—just honesty.
💛 Continue Your Inner Work Journey:
If this podcast has supported you this year, I’d love to stay connected.
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Follow or subscribe to The Self-Coaching Club Podcast so we can continue this work together in the new year
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🌿 Final Thought:
You are not behind.You are not starting from scratch.You are carrying wisdom, awareness, and healing forward with you.
Thank you for being here—and for doing the work.

In the final episode of The Inside Out Journey, Mercy helps you weave everything together—turning insight into everyday living. This isn’t the end; it’s the beginning of a gentler, more grounded life.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What integration really means
The four pillars of living your inner work
How to practice presence in daily moments
Why healing is a lifelong journey, not a destination
A closing guided reflection and inclusive prayer to carry peace forward
🎧 Press play to end the series with clarity, calm, and renewed courage for your next chapter.

Manifestation isn’t magic; it’s alignment. In this episode, Mercy shows you how to create intentionally—rooted in purpose, guided by peace, and grounded in faith instead of control.
You’ll learn:
The difference between pop-culture manifesting and meaningful creation
How to examine the heart behind your desires
Balancing action and surrender
Steps for aligning thoughts, emotions, and actions
A guided visualization to release control and trust timing
🎧 Press play and learn how to co-create a life that feels peaceful, purposeful, and aligned.

Healthy boundaries aren’t walls — they’re fences with gates. In this episode, Mercy shares how to create space for peace and connection by learning when to say yes and when to say no.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What emotional boundaries really are
Why we resist them and how that leads to burnout
The difference between walls and healthy fences
Faith-based and practical steps to communicate boundaries with love
A guided reflection to reclaim your peace
🎧 Press play and learn how protecting your peace lets you love from overflow, not emptiness.

Title: Vulnerability as Strength: Living life with Open Hands
For many of us, the word vulnerability brings discomfort. We picture weakness, over-sharing, or moments when opening up left us hurt. But what if vulnerability is actually one of the deepest forms of courage?
In this episode of The Inside Out Journey, Mercy Rice explores how living with open hands — instead of clenched fists — creates deeper connection, stronger relationships, and greater freedom. Whether you’re walking closely with Jesus or simply exploring personal growth, you’ll find encouragement to practice vulnerability in safe and powerful ways.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
What vulnerability really means (and what it doesn’t)
Why we often resist being open, and how that keeps us stuck
The surprising strength that comes from living with “open hands”
Practical steps for practicing vulnerability safely and wisely
A guided reflection to help you release fear and embrace connection
Scripture references:
2 Corinthians 12:9 — God’s power made perfect in weakness
John 11:35 — Jesus wept openly
🎧 Press play to learn how your openness can become your strength — and how God’s love meets you in every honest moment.

Mindfulness isn’t just a wellness trend — it’s a spiritual practice that opens your eyes to the presence of God.
In this episode of The Inside Out Journey, Mercy unpacks how practicing presence helps you experience everyday miracles and connect with God in the here and now.
In this episode you’ll learn:
What mindfulness really means 
Why it’s so hard to stay present in our fast-paced world
How mindfulness connects you to God’s miracles in daily life
Five simple ways to anchor yourself in the present with Him
A guided practice to help you begin right away
🎧 Press play and discover the miracles hiding in your ordinary moments.

Title: Habits + Holy Habits: Creating Change from Within
What if habits weren’t just about productivity, but about transformation?
In this episode, Mercy unpacks how to build habits that not only improve your life but also draw you closer to God. Learn the difference between habits and holy habits, why we struggle to stay consistent, and how to start small rhythms that actually last.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Why habits matter more than willpower
How to shift from “goals” to identity-based habits
What makes a habit “holy” and sustainable
Four steps to creating lasting holy habits
A guided reflection to help you choose your next step
🎧 Press play and start building habits that transform from the inside out.

itle: Journaling for Healing: Ink-and-Prayer Reflections
Journaling isn’t just writing — it’s healing. In this episode, Mercy shares how journaling can help you process emotions, hear God’s voice, and transform your pain into prayer.
You’ll learn:
Why journaling is powerful for both psychology and faith
Myths that hold people back from journaling
Different styles of journaling and how to choose one that fits you
A guided exercise to help you start right now
How to turn your journal entries into written prayers
🎧 Press play and start your healing on the page.

Have you ever wondered if you’re on the right path — or if that “nudge” you feel is really from God?
In this episode of The Inside Out Journey series, Mercy shares how to tune into your God-given inner guidance system — your spiritual GPS. With practical tools, reflective prompts, and gentle prayer, you’ll learn how to recognize God’s voice, trust His leading, and find peace in the journey.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
What “soul awakening” really means
The many ways God speaks to us
How to tune into your spiritual GPS and quiet the noise
Obstacles that keep you from hearing clearly — and how to overcome them
Practices to strengthen your connection with God’s voice
A guided visualization to experience Jesus as your guide
Scripture references: Isaiah 30:21, John 10:27, Galatians 5:22-23
🎧 Press play and let’s awaken your soul to God’s direction.