Welcome to Outsmarting Your Brain, where we unpack the real reasons keeping you stuck and how you can rewire your brain to get out of your own way, stop playing small, and start leading the life you actually want.
I’m Jackie Coley, a PhD-trained scientist turned mental fitness coach, and I’m obsessed with why smart, high-achieving people self-sabotage, play small, and hold themselves back, even when they know they’re meant for so much more.
If you're ready to stop overthinking every decision, second guessing every move, and hoping that clarity will somehow strike, you’re in the right place.
No fluffy pep talks or surface-level hacks around here. Nope.
We call out the BS, get to the root of the problem, and give you practical tools to build a bold, meaningful life and career… on your terms.
Episode 6: How Your Money Stories Shape Your Financial Reality
Money problems aren't always money problems. In this first-ever guest episode of Outsmarting Your Brain, I'm joined by money coach Jasmine Drummond for a conversation about the beliefs, fears, and stories that shape our financial decisions (often without us realizing it). We explore why more money doesn't automatically create a sense of security, how scarcity and survival mode influence our choices, and why so many people stay financially stuck trying to solve the wrong problem. We also discu...
6 May 2026
Why Imposter Syndrome is a Good Thing
If you experience imposter syndrome, it doesn’t mean you’re a fraud. It means you care. In this episode, I break down what imposter syndrome actually is, why it tends to show up in high achievers and people of integrity, and how to stop letting self-doubt run the show. We’ll talk about growth, attention, ego, and why the discomfort you feel when stepping into bigger rooms is often a sign that you’re expanding, not failing. If you found this episode helpful, be sure to subscribe! Stay in touch...
15 Apr 2026
Uncertainty Isn't The Enemy
Uncertainty isn’t the enemy. You’ve just been taught to treat it like one. In this episode, I break down why your brain resists the unknown, how overthinking and “being careful” are often just fear in disguise, and what’s really keeping you stuck. More importantly, you’ll learn how to shift your relationship with uncertainty so you can stop hesitating and start getting into action... without needing to have it all figured out first. If you found this episode helpful, be sure to subscribe! Sta...
9 Apr 2026
The Real Cost of Overthinking
Overthinking isn’t just slowing you down. It’s (not so) quietly reshaping how you see yourself. In this episode, I break down what’s actually happening when you get stuck in your head, why your brain defaults to overanalyzing, and the hidden cost most people miss: the impact on your identity, confidence, and self-trust. If you’re tired of second-guessing yourself and ready to move with more clarity and conviction, this will show you how to start breaking the loop. If you found this episode he...
30 Mar 2026
Why You Second Guess Yourself, Even When Things Are Working
If success is finally happening… why does it feel harder to trust yourself? In this episode, I break down why second-guessing isn’t self-sabotage; it’s your brain trying to keep you safe. And how to update your internal “operating system” so your beliefs actually support the version of you you’re becoming. If you found this episode helpful, be sure to subscribe! Stay in touch: Connect with me on LinkedIn Share your thoughts: Drop me an email
27 Jan 2026
Your Brain Can Be an A**hole
You know what to do. You’ve made the plan. So why are you still not doing the thing? In this episode, we’re talking about the real reason you overthink, hesitate, and keep getting ready to get ready. And no, it’s not laziness or lack of discipline. It’s your brain trying to keep you safe by keeping you the same. You’ll learn why your brain prefers familiar over fulfilling, how it confuses fear with danger, and why the loud, dramatic thoughts in your head aren’t facts... they’re just stories. ...
22 Jan 2026
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