Episodes

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!It's Go Coach Yourself's second birthday (launched July 10, 2024!), and Ryan and Vic are celebrating with a Summer Short — the shorter, bite-sized episodes designed for busy summer schedules.Ryan kicks things off by asking Vic a simple question: what's your favorite smell? That leads into the real story — six years Ryan spent in the wine business training his nose to catch nuance most people walk right past. That meant smelling ...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!When was the last time life completely ignored your carefully crafted plan?In the first Summer Short of 2026, Ryan and Vic return to the podcast with a story about one of life’s most frustrating realities: things don’t always go the way we expect.Ryan shares the story of relocating from the United States to Spain, a move that took months of planning, paperwork, and preparation. With visas approved, flights booked, and a new li...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!What does it actually mean to live a good life? Not an impressive one, or a productive one — but a genuinely good one?In this episode, Ryan and Vic revisit a framework that sits at the heart of Ryan's Ignite the Spark program: three research-backed foundations that consistently predict deep, lasting life satisfaction. They're not what most people expect. And chances are, at least one of them has been getting less attention than ...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!Go Coach Yourself! welcomes Andy Storch! Andy discusses his mission is to get the most out of life and inspire others to do the same.This episode is for anyone looking to powerfully align their work with personal strengths and values. From battling imposter syndrome to building a personal brand, Andy's insights will challenge and motivate you.Andy is an author, speaker, consultant, coach, connector, and facilitator special...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!What helps people feel more connected over time?In this episode, Ryan and Vic revisit a theme from season two and take it deeper. Inspired by the Gottmans’ questions for emotional intimacy, they explore what it looks like to keep getting to know someone, even when you already know them well.Together, they reflect on trust, vulnerability, shared dreams, personal values, love, and relationship fears. What unfolds is an honest co...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!Most of us are taught to chase things—roles, milestones, achievements—without ever naming the experience we’re actually trying to have.An emotional goal flips that script.When you know how you want to feel, it becomes easier to:make decisionsadapt when things changerelease outcomes that don’t fully materializeand still feel fulfilledBecause the feeling—not the thing—is what you were after all along....

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!What actually makes a life incredible?Not big moments.Not Instagram highlights.Not achievement for achievement’s sake.In this episode, Ryan and Vic unpack what they really mean by “build the incredible life you deserve” — and why it has far more to do with foundations than outcomes.If your life were a house… which part of the foundation is cracking?In this episode, we explore five core building blocks:1. Purpose – Dir...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea!Somewhere along the way, many of us learned to interpret discomfort, confusion, or lack of momentum as proof that something is wrong with us.In this episode, Ryan and Vic challenge that assumption.They unpack what it really means to get unfcked* — not by fixing yourself, but by recognizing when you’re simply under-resourced, not broken.Together, they explore three core elements that are often missing when life starts to feel...