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Go Coach Yourself!

Unfiltered stories. Real conversations. Coaching that actually helps.

A podcast for anyone who's ready to stop playing small and start living with more clarity, confidence, and intention.

You don't need to be fixed. You're not lost. You're not behind. You're just ready to stop pretending everything's fine.

 

Go Coach Yourself! is a podcast for anyone asking big questions about life, work, purpose — and trying to do it without losing themselves in the process. We bring coaching tools, real stories, and honest conversation straight to your ears. No gatekeeping. No fluff. No toxic positivity.

We're Vic and Ryan—certified coaches and real-life friends who believe everyone deserves access to the kind of questions that can change your life. We don't pretend to have it all figured out. But we know how to listen, how to dig deeper, and how to laugh while we do it.

About the Show

Every episode explores a big idea — like imposter syndrome, burnout, quitting, or what it really means to want something — and gives you a way to apply it in your own life. Expect moments of insight, a few hard truths, and plenty of swearing we probably should've edited out.

Just the kind of reflection, curiosity, and truth-telling that usually only happens behind closed doors in a coaching session.

Coaching gave us a way in — to honesty, to choice, to ourselves. Someone once asked us the right question at the right time, and everything changed. So we built this podcast to share that with you.

Because coaching isn't always accessible. It can be expensive. Elusive. Hard to find someone who gets it. And if you've ever thought, "I should have this figured out by now…" Let us lovingly interrupt that thought and say: You're not behind. You're just starting to listen.

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We're Back, Baby! Season 3 Intro
Jan. 21, 2026

We're Back, Baby! Season 3 Intro

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! Vic and Ryan kick of Season 3 of Go Coach Yourself! They look back at the 2025 Season 2 and tease what is coming in 2026. They touch on Heated Rivalry, both the TV show and the books, their amazing 2025 guests, how they will double down on the tagline for 2026 and extend an invitation. Their invitation: We want hear from you. We are looking for folks who want be coached, folks who want hear their issue or their challenge ...

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Introducing The 12 Days of Coaching
Dec. 24, 2025

Introducing The 12 Days of Coaching

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! Every year, the holiday season invites us into a strange mix of celebration, reflection, chaos, joy, expectation, and—let’s be honest—just trying to keep it together long enough to coast into January with our sanity intact. So this y…

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How to Show up for Someone Without Trying to Fix Them
Dec. 17, 2025

How to Show up for Someone Without Trying to Fix Them

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan tackle the common urge to fix people's problems rather than hold space and truly listen. Dive into the reasons why jumping into fixer mode doesn't work and hear about the importance…

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Questions to Reflect On
Dec. 10, 2025

Questions to Reflect On

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! In this episode of Go Coach Yourself! hosts Vic and Ryan answer four reflection questions to close out the year meaningfully. They explore overcoming challenges, building or breaking habits, feeling proud, and strengthening relations…

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About the Hosts

Ryan Reichert-Estes, CPCC Profile Photo
Ryan Reichert-Estes, CPCC

Founder, StackRise Coaching

Ryan is the founder of StackRise Coaching and creator of Ignite the Spark—a transformational 8-week course that helps you reconnect with who you are and what you want. As a certified coach, Ryan focuses on helping people discover their success patterns and live with greater intention and clarity.

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Vic Smith, CPCC

Founder, Whistlesmith

Vic is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and founder of WhistleSmith, a boutique leadership development consultancy. With three decades of learning and development expertise, she has led manager and leader development at Nike, Google, and Amazon. Vic specializes in helping individuals, teams, and organizations change culture, shift mindsets, and unlock potential. She brings deep heart, sharp insight, and a human-centered approach to everything she does.