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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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July 10, 2026

Summer Shorts: How Hot Dog Water Taught Me About Curiosity

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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

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June 24, 2026

Summer Shorts: A Change is as Good as a Rest

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 fou

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June 10, 2026

Summer Shorts: When Life Goes Off the Rails

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

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May 7, 2026

A Research-Backed Look at What Actually Makes Life Feel Good

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

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About the Hosts

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.

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.