<![CDATA[Coaches Have Stories]]>Coaches Have Stories with Wendy Babcock

Behind every coaching business is a human with stories that shaped how they think, what they believe, and why they do the work they do.

Coaches Have Stories isn’t your typical business interview podcast.

Each episode, Wendy Babcock sits down with a coach for a conversation that’s part fun, part storytelling, part strategy, and always a little unpredictable.

Make me laugh. Give me a story. Teach me something.

We’ll start with something fun. Then the guest brings a story from their life, whether or not they think it has anything to do with their business.

That’s where it gets interesting.

As an international & TEDx speaker and founder of WHEN Storiss , Wendy listens for the thread hiding inside the story and helps the guest uncover how it connects to their work, their message, and the people they serve. Together, they’ll explore how that story could become content, a speaking moment, a marketing asset, or another way to connect with the right clients.

Then we turn the tables and let the coach teach us something they’re really damn good at.

Come for the stories. Leave with ideas you can use in your own business.

Because coaches don’t just have expertise.

Coaches have stories.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:18:28 GMTTue, 08 Sep 2026 17:47:29 GMT60Wendy Babcock<p><b>Coaches Have Stories with Wendy Babcock</b></p><p>Behind every coaching business is a human with stories that shaped how they think, what they believe, and why they do the work they do.</p><p></p><p><b>Coaches Have Stories</b> isn’t your typical business interview podcast.</p><p></p><p>Each episode, Wendy Babcock sits down with a coach for a conversation that’s part fun, part storytelling, part strategy, and always a little unpredictable.</p><p></p><p><b>Make me laugh. Give me a story. Teach me something.</b></p><p></p><p>We’ll start with something fun. Then the guest brings a story from their life, whether or not they think it has anything to do with their business.</p><p>That’s where it gets interesting.</p><p></p><p>As an international &amp; TEDx speaker and founder of WHEN Storiss , Wendy listens for the thread hiding inside the story and helps the guest uncover how it connects to their work, their message, and the people they serve. Together, they’ll explore how that story could become content, a speaking moment, a marketing asset, or another way to connect with the right clients.</p><p></p><p>Then we turn the tables and let the coach teach us something they’re really damn good at.</p><p></p><p>Come for the stories. Leave with ideas you can use in your own business.</p><p></p><p>Because coaches don’t just have expertise.</p><p></p><p><b>Coaches have stories.</b></p>episodicWendy Babcockinfo@wendybabcock.comno<![CDATA[Coaches Have Stories | Beth Buffington]]>Beth Buffington | Creativity, Burnout & Finding Your Way Back to What Lights You Up


What happens when work takes over so much of your life that you lose the creativity that once brought you joy?


For Beth Berns Buffington, burnout became a turning point.
In this episode of Coaches Have Stories, Beth shares how losing touch with her creativity led her to develop Going FourWords™, her four-stage framework: Revive, Realize, Refine, Release.


Beth believes creativity isn't just for artists. Whether you paint, parent, build a business, or work with spreadsheets, creativity can play an important role in happiness, health, confidence, and productivity.
We talk about burnout, energy, rebuilding confidence, finishing what you start, overcoming perfection paralysis, and having the courage to finally put your work into the world.


IN THIS EPISODE:
• Beth's journey through burnout
• Going FourWords™: Revive, Realize, Refine & Release
• Why everyone is creative
• Monitoring your energy before burnout
• Creativity, confidence & productivity
• Focusing long enough to finish
• Overcoming perfection paralysis
• Releasing your work into the world


ABOUT BETH
Beth Berns Buffington is a Creative Coach, Speaker, and host of the Create-Today Podcast. Through Going FourWords™, she helps people rediscover the creativity they've ghosted and use it to create happier, healthier lives.


CONNECT WITH BETH
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BDIcreatetoday/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbbuffington/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFNR_jaR-CnBXIHC5RVTnQg

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bdiboss

Podcast: https://www.bdi-create.today/podcasts/create-today-with-beth-buffington

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b.b.buffington_celebratetoday/ABOUT

COACHES HAVE STORIES
Forget the polished bio. Coaches Have Stories is about the experiences behind the expertise.


Hosted by International & TEDx speaker, author and founder of WHEN Stories Wendy Babcock, each episode explores the turning points, messy middles, unexpected experiences, and stories that shaped the work our guests do today.


SPONSORED BY WHEN STORIES
If you have a story that belongs on a stage, WHEN Stories helps you develop it, professionally film it on a live theater stage, and turn it into visibility assets including video, professional photos, a podcast feature, YouTube premiere, published books, and more.
Your Story. Our Stage. Amplified Everywhere.
WHENStories.com

]]>99d1db93-ae2a-455f-be35-ef4827b80cb3Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:13:04 GMT<p>Beth Buffington | Creativity, Burnout &amp; Finding Your Way Back to What Lights You Up</p><p><br />What happens when work takes over so much of your life that you lose the creativity that once brought you joy?</p><p><br />For Beth Berns Buffington, burnout became a turning point.<br />In this episode of Coaches Have Stories, Beth shares how losing touch with her creativity led her to develop Going FourWords™, her four-stage framework: Revive, Realize, Refine, Release.</p><p><br />Beth believes creativity isn't just for artists. Whether you paint, parent, build a business, or work with spreadsheets, creativity can play an important role in happiness, health, confidence, and productivity.<br />We talk about burnout, energy, rebuilding confidence, finishing what you start, overcoming perfection paralysis, and having the courage to finally put your work into the world.</p><p><br />IN THIS EPISODE:<br />• Beth's journey through burnout<br />• Going FourWords™: Revive, Realize, Refine &amp; Release<br />• Why everyone is creative<br />• Monitoring your energy before burnout<br />• Creativity, confidence &amp; productivity<br />• Focusing long enough to finish<br />• Overcoming perfection paralysis<br />• Releasing your work into the world</p><p><br />ABOUT BETH<br />Beth Berns Buffington is a Creative Coach, Speaker, and host of the Create-Today Podcast. Through Going FourWords™, she helps people rediscover the creativity they've ghosted and use it to create happier, healthier lives.</p><p><br />CONNECT WITH BETH<br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BDIcreatetoday/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/BDIcreatetoday/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbbuffington/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbbuffington/</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFNR_jaR-CnBXIHC5RVTnQg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFNR_jaR-CnBXIHC5RVTnQg</a></p><p>Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/bdiboss" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/bdiboss</a></p><p>Podcast: <a href="https://www.bdi-create.today/podcasts/create-today-with-beth-buffington" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.bdi-create.today/podcasts/create-today-with-beth-buffington</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/b.b.buffington_celebratetoday/ABOUT" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/b.b.buffington_celebratetoday/ABOUT</a></p><p>COACHES HAVE STORIES<br />Forget the polished bio. Coaches Have Stories is about the experiences behind the expertise.</p><p><br />Hosted by International &amp; TEDx speaker, author and founder of WHEN Stories Wendy Babcock, each episode explores the turning points, messy middles, unexpected experiences, and stories that shaped the work our guests do today.</p><p><br />SPONSORED BY WHEN STORIES<br />If you have a story that belongs on a stage, WHEN Stories helps you develop it, professionally film it on a live theater stage, and turn it into visibility assets including video, professional photos, a podcast feature, YouTube premiere, published books, and more.<br />Your Story. Our Stage. Amplified Everywhere.<br />WHENStories.com</p>no00:40:0213Coaches Have Stories | Beth Buffingtonfull<![CDATA[Coaches Have Stories | Maura Eliza]]>What happens when leaving a toxic relationship doesn’t immediately make you feel better?*

After leaving a 20-year relationship, Maura Eliza expected to feel relieved. And she was. But she was also exhausted, her stomach had become incredibly sensitive, and she couldn’t understand why she felt so physically unwell.

Her search for answers eventually led her to German New Medicine and a different way of looking at symptoms, memories, emotional experiences, and relationships.

In this episode of *Coaches Have Stories*, Wendy Babcock sits down with Maura to talk about the story behind the work she does today and how her own search for answers became a business helping other women.

We get into toxic relationships, physical symptoms, German New Medicine, hypnosis, meditation, reprocessing memories, money beliefs, joy, healing, and recognizing the patterns underneath our experiences.

And because this is Coaches Have Stories, we also answer the important questions... like how Maura accidentally spent a ridiculous amount of money on Wagyu. 😂

🎙️ *IN THIS EPISODE*

• Maura’s health struggles after leaving a 20-year relationship
• The connection she sees between experiences and physical symptoms
• Discovering German New Medicine
• Hypnosis, meditation, and reprocessing memories
• Recognizing emotional and behavioral patterns
• Reframing money, beliefs, and old stories
• Why joy and balance matter in Maura’s approach to wellness
• Ways to begin noticing patterns in your own life

💗 *MEET MAURA ELIZA*

Today, Maura helps women explore connections between difficult relationships, emotional patterns, and symptoms they experience during and after those relationships.

Connect with Maura:
Flex Health with Maura: https://flexhealthwithmaura.com/

✨ *THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY WHEN STORIES*

If you have a story that belongs on a stage, *WHEN Stories* helps you develop it, professionally film it on a live theater stage, and turn that one story into a collection of visibility assets, including video, professional photos, a podcast feature, YouTube Premiere, published books, and more.

*Your Story. Our Stage. Amplified Everywhere.*

Learn more: https://whenstories.com/

🎧 *ABOUT COACHES HAVE STORIES*

Forget the polished bio.

*Coaches Have Stories* goes beyond the credentials and perfectly packaged expertise to meet the person behind the business.

Hosted by International & TEDx speaker, author and founder of WHEN Stories, Wendy Babcock, each episode explores the turning points, messy middles, unexpected experiences, and stories that shaped the work our guests do today.

Sometimes we get deep. Sometimes we get a little unhinged. And you’ll probably learn something along the way.

Because coaches have stories.

*Health Disclaimer:* This episode includes discussion of German New Medicine (GNM) and individual experiences and beliefs regarding health and healing. GNM is not an accepted evidence-based medical system. This conversation is for informational purposes and is not medical advice or a substitute for care from a qualified healthcare professional.

#CoachesHaveStories #MauraEliza #WendyBabcock #GermanNewMedicine #ToxicRelationships #MindBodyConnection #WHENStories

]]>3ab1b6b7-528f-40de-9a67-c25d1850b581Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:15:00 GMT<p>What happens when leaving a toxic relationship doesn’t immediately make you feel better?*<br /><br />After leaving a 20-year relationship, Maura Eliza expected to feel relieved. And she was. But she was also exhausted, her stomach had become incredibly sensitive, and she couldn’t understand why she felt so physically unwell.<br /><br />Her search for answers eventually led her to German New Medicine and a different way of looking at symptoms, memories, emotional experiences, and relationships.<br /><br />In this episode of *Coaches Have Stories*, Wendy Babcock sits down with Maura to talk about the story behind the work she does today and how her own search for answers became a business helping other women.<br /><br />We get into toxic relationships, physical symptoms, German New Medicine, hypnosis, meditation, reprocessing memories, money beliefs, joy, healing, and recognizing the patterns underneath our experiences.<br /><br />And because this is Coaches Have Stories, we also answer the important questions... like how Maura accidentally spent a ridiculous amount of money on Wagyu. 😂<br /><br />🎙️ *IN THIS EPISODE*<br /><br />• Maura’s health struggles after leaving a 20-year relationship<br />• The connection she sees between experiences and physical symptoms<br />• Discovering German New Medicine<br />• Hypnosis, meditation, and reprocessing memories<br />• Recognizing emotional and behavioral patterns<br />• Reframing money, beliefs, and old stories<br />• Why joy and balance matter in Maura’s approach to wellness<br />• Ways to begin noticing patterns in your own life<br /><br />💗 *MEET MAURA ELIZA*<br /><br />Today, Maura helps women explore connections between difficult relationships, emotional patterns, and symptoms they experience during and after those relationships.<br /><br />Connect with Maura:<br />Flex Health with Maura: <a href="https://flexhealthwithmaura.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://flexhealthwithmaura.com/</a><br /><br />✨ *THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY WHEN STORIES*<br /><br />If you have a story that belongs on a stage, *WHEN Stories* helps you develop it, professionally film it on a live theater stage, and turn that one story into a collection of visibility assets, including video, professional photos, a podcast feature, YouTube Premiere, published books, and more.<br /><br />*Your Story. Our Stage. Amplified Everywhere.*<br /><br />Learn more: <a href="https://whenstories.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://whenstories.com/</a><br /><br />🎧 *ABOUT COACHES HAVE STORIES*<br /><br />Forget the polished bio.<br /><br />*Coaches Have Stories* goes beyond the credentials and perfectly packaged expertise to meet the person behind the business.<br /><br />Hosted by International &amp; TEDx speaker, author and founder of WHEN Stories, Wendy Babcock, each episode explores the turning points, messy middles, unexpected experiences, and stories that shaped the work our guests do today.<br /><br />Sometimes we get deep. Sometimes we get a little unhinged. And you’ll probably learn something along the way.<br /><br />Because coaches have stories.<br /><br />*Health Disclaimer:* This episode includes discussion of German New Medicine (GNM) and individual experiences and beliefs regarding health and healing. GNM is not an accepted evidence-based medical system. This conversation is for informational purposes and is not medical advice or a substitute for care from a qualified healthcare professional.<br /><br />#CoachesHaveStories #MauraEliza #WendyBabcock #GermanNewMedicine #ToxicRelationships #MindBodyConnection #WHENStories</p>no00:39:2511Coaches Have Stories | Maura Elizafull<![CDATA[Coaches Have Stories | Shamayne Olivia]]>What happens when you realize the life you’ve been walking through no longer fits who you are?

For Shamayne Olivia, grief became an unexpected doorway into awakening, self-discovery, and finding her voice again.

Her journey eventually inspired Shoes That Fit Her Soul, a framework that uses the parts of a shoe as a metaphor for understanding who we are, what supports us, what influences us, and how we choose to walk through the next chapter of our lives.

In this episode of Coaches Have Stories, Wendy Babcock sits down with Shamayne to talk about grief, identity, self-acceptance, storytelling, speaking your truth, and rediscovering yourself during life’s pivotal transitions.

We explore how our experiences shape us, why the people around us matter, and how learning to accept yourself can change the way you show up in your relationships, work, and life.

🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE

• Shamayne’s journey through grief and awakening
• Finding her voice and rediscovering herself
• The story behind Shoes That Fit Her Soul
• Using the parts of a shoe as a framework for self-discovery
• Why self-acceptance is foundational to confidence
• How outside influences shape our identity
• Choosing who gets to walk alongside you
• Storytelling as a tool for connection and healing
• Finding the courage to speak your truth

💗 MEET SHAMAYNE OLIVIA

Shamayne Olivia is an author, speaker, coach, and facilitator who guides women through transformation and self-discovery during life’s pivotal emotional transitions.

Her work is rooted in her own journey of healing and awakening in midlife and helping women reclaim their voices, embrace their true selves, and rewrite their stories.

Connect with Shamayne:

Website: ShoesThatFitHerSoul.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shamayneolivia/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamayne-olivia-kotfas-06404a72/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoes.that.fit.her.soul/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/shamayneolivia

✨ THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY WHEN STORIES

If you have a story that belongs on a stage, WHEN Stories helps you develop it, professionally film it on a live theater stage, and turn that one story into a collection of visibility assets, including video, professional photos, a podcast feature, YouTube Premiere, published books, and more.

Your Story. Our Stage. Amplified Everywhere.

Learn more: WHENStories.com

🎧 ABOUT COACHES HAVE STORIES

Forget the polished bio.

Coaches Have Stories goes beyond the credentials and perfectly packaged expertise to meet the person behind the business.

Hosted by International & TEDx speaker, author and founder of WHEN Stories Wendy Babcock, each episode explores the turning points, messy middles, unexpected experiences, and stories that shaped the work our guests do today.

Sometimes we get deep. Sometimes we get a little unhinged. And you’ll probably learn something along the way.

Because coaches have stories.

]]>56e559eb-65a7-4861-a6f3-08873243f934Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:15:00 GMT<p><b>What happens when you realize the life you’ve been walking through no longer fits who you are?</b></p><p></p><p>For Shamayne Olivia, grief became an unexpected doorway into awakening, self-discovery, and finding her voice again.</p><p>Her journey eventually inspired <b>Shoes That Fit Her Soul</b>, a framework that uses the parts of a shoe as a metaphor for understanding who we are, what supports us, what influences us, and how we choose to walk through the next chapter of our lives.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <b>Coaches Have Stories</b>, Wendy Babcock sits down with Shamayne to talk about grief, identity, self-acceptance, storytelling, speaking your truth, and rediscovering yourself during life’s pivotal transitions.</p><p></p><p>We explore how our experiences shape us, why the people around us matter, and how learning to accept yourself can change the way you show up in your relationships, work, and life.</p><p></p><p>🎙️ <b>IN THIS EPISODE</b></p><p>• Shamayne’s journey through grief and awakening<br />• Finding her voice and rediscovering herself<br />• The story behind <b>Shoes That Fit Her Soul</b><br />• Using the parts of a shoe as a framework for self-discovery<br />• Why self-acceptance is foundational to confidence<br />• How outside influences shape our identity<br />• Choosing who gets to walk alongside you<br />• Storytelling as a tool for connection and healing<br />• Finding the courage to speak your truth<br /></p><p>💗 <b>MEET SHAMAYNE OLIVIA</b></p><p>Shamayne Olivia is an author, speaker, coach, and facilitator who guides women through transformation and self-discovery during life’s pivotal emotional transitions.</p><p></p><p>Her work is rooted in her own journey of healing and awakening in midlife and helping women reclaim their voices, embrace their true selves, and rewrite their stories.</p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Shamayne:</b></p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ShoesThatFitHerSoul.com" target="_blank">ShoesThatFitHerSoul.com</a><br />Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/shamayneolivia/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/shamayneolivia/</a><br />LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamayne-olivia-kotfas-06404a72/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamayne-olivia-kotfas-06404a72/</a><br />Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/shoes.that.fit.her.soul/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shoes.that.fit.her.soul/</a><br />Amazon: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/author/shamayneolivia" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/author/shamayneolivia</a></p><p></p><p>✨ <b>THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY WHEN STORIES</b></p><p>If you have a story that belongs on a stage, <b>WHEN Stories</b> helps you develop it, professionally film it on a live theater stage, and turn that one story into a collection of visibility assets, including video, professional photos, a podcast feature, YouTube Premiere, published books, and more.</p><p><b>Your Story. Our Stage. Amplified Everywhere.</b></p><p>Learn more: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://WHENStories.com" target="_blank">WHENStories.com</a></p><p></p><p>🎧 <b>ABOUT COACHES HAVE STORIES</b></p><p>Forget the polished bio.</p><p><b>Coaches Have Stories</b> goes beyond the credentials and perfectly packaged expertise to meet the person behind the business.</p><p>Hosted by International &amp; TEDx speaker, author and founder of WHEN Stories <b>Wendy Babcock</b>, each episode explores the turning points, messy middles, unexpected experiences, and stories that shaped the work our guests do today.</p><p></p><p>Sometimes we get deep. Sometimes we get a little unhinged. And you’ll probably learn something along the way.</p><p></p><p><b>Because coaches have stories.</b></p>no00:41:3112Coaches Have Stories | Shamayne Oliviafull