Episodes

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! What if “I’m not that kind of person anymore” is just a story you’ve been telling yourself? This week, Ryan shares how a delightfully unexpected reading recommendation helped him rediscover a childhood love of books—and go from reading only a few each year to finishing one every week. Ryan and Vic explore four ways to reconnect with an old passion or rebuild a habit that has fallen away: Practice until the muscle comes b...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! Join Vic and Ryan as they talk through a few questions you can use to determine if the juice is worth the squeeze. You know those moments when you are not sure if the effort is worth it, where you don't know whether to invest the time and want a way to think about it differently? This Summer Short is for you. Listen as Vic talk through the three questions that help her to understand if the juice is worth the squeeze: 1. What...

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 smellin...

Let us know what you think about this episode or send us an idea! In this 2026 Summer Short, Ryan and Vic unpack the phrase “a change is as good as a rest,” shared by Phil’s British nana, and discuss how change can sometimes be as restorative as taking time off (without ignoring real burnout). Vic shares a career story from early retail management: after repeatedly turning around failing stores, she felt disengaged and considered quitting. Instead of doing this she redirected her energy and f...

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 specializin...

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 decisions adapt when things change release outcomes that don’t fully materialize and still feel fulfilled Because the feeling—not the thing—is what you were after all along. Join Vic and Rya...

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...

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 or their...