POP Coach Life

Sharon is signing off on podcast episodes and in her final message she explores how to give yourself permission to be in your season, whether it be feeding, growing, blooming or pruning. Sharon is in a "pruning" season and perhaps we'll see her again somewhere down the road. POPcoach content will remain available wherever you […]

This week on the unresolved life podcast, I talked to Sharon Smaga of Pop Coach Life; we talked about the narratives out there and why people are so afraid.

Hi I'm Michael the producer of the Pop Coach Life Podcast. Sharon is away taking a much needed break so we decided to give you a real treat. This is an interview that Sharon did several years ago with Teresa Blaes who is host of the Unresolved life Podcast. The show is presented in its […]

In this episode Sharon gives the 5 ways you can "connect the dots" to reduce anxiety and depression and get more of what you want out of your life and relationships.

In this episode Sharon gets real about the idea of "finding your purpose, like a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow" and the reason that approach leaves you depleted, depressed and anxious and offers up a pathway based in reality.

 In this episode Sharon explores why we agonize to avoid feeling sorrow in broken relationships and offers a unique perspective on navigating unhealthy relationships by accepting what is true.  

In this episode Sharon gives you and primer and steps to understand and navigate conflict without a fight and without feeling like you're chronically giving in.

Sharon gets blunt and real about some intergenerational dynamics that are breaking families down. Without passing judgment, she gives us a thoughtful perspective to counterbalance careless cultural trends she sees developing.

In this episode Sharon explores the need to think beyond ourselves and see what we have to offer others, the deep need for physical community, and why the internet and social media are helpful augments but not replacements for real connection. Watch it on Youtube

In this episode Sharon tackles this tough topic. In a world where we are too embarrassed or just don't know how, she provides practical wisdom on how to reconnect after you've hurt someone with specific steps to guide you through. Video Version

Spoken rules are obvious, but unspoken rules hold the most power. Join Sharon as she explores the power of unspoken rules, claiming the healthy rules and what to do about the unhealthy unspoken rules in your relationships Video Version

Please enjoy this Best of POP Coach Life episode. We chose these episodes based on popularity from the archives, and are sharing them with you while Sharon takes a much needed break. In this episode Sharon explains main character syndrome, non-player characters, and how to respond instead of react. She speaks to the NPCs and […]

Please enjoy this Best of POP Coach Life episode. We chose these episodes based on popularity from the archives, and are sharing them with you while Sharon takes a much needed break. People that genuinely care will challenge and criticize you at times. People who don't, just don't care. Join Sharon as she explores this […]

Please enjoy this Best of POP Coach Life episode. We chose these episodes based on popularity from the archives, and are sharing them with you while Sharon takes a much needed break. In this episode Sharon discusses why you can't think your way out of intrusive thoughts. Please listen and share. video Version

Please enjoy this Best of POP Coach Life episode. We chose these episodes based on popularity from the archives, and are sharing them with you while Sharon takes a much needed break. In this episode Sharon speaks encouragement with humor to young adults trying to make their way in the world, with a few words […]

Please enjoy this Best of POP Coach Life episode. We chose these episodes based on popularity from the archives, and are sharing them with you while Sharon takes a much needed break. Sharon explores the need to let go of things that don't serve us anymore to allow for new growth and good physical, spiritual […]

Please enjoy this Best of POP Coach Life episode. We chose these episodes based on popularity from the archives, and are sharing them with you while Sharon takes a much needed break. In this episode Sharon expands on one of her social media posts to help us understand how our thoughts can create negativity and […]

In this episode Sharon answers a listener question and gives specific ways to understand the differences between confidence and pride and provides steps to immediately apply the information  in your life. Video Version

In this episode Sharon answers a listener's question: What is the difference between self-loathing and true healthy humility. Video Version

In this episode Sharon explores what resiliency is, reminds us that we can restore and recover it, and offers simple strategies to increase resilience. Video Version

: In this episode Sharon explains what puts your anxiety on spin, how to identify and change it, and challenges you to catch and reset to get to a more peaceful place in your relationships. Video Verson

In this episode Sharon explores the many benefits of focusing on enjoy your life instead of trying to perfect it. Join her for a chat that will liberate your thinking. video Version

In this episode Sharon encourages you to consider a more powerful way to manage your circumstances and relationships- creating healthy habits. One habit can address multiple issues and give you freedom from trying to control people and environments. Video Version

People that genuinely care will challenge and criticize you at times. People who don't, just don't care. Join Sharon as she explores this topic and encourages you to buckle up and be willing to accept genuine challenges that help you get the things you truly want out of life, see how your choices impact your […]

Sharon explores the need to let go of things that don't serve us anymore to allow for new growth and good physical, spiritual and mental health. As things die back in the garden to allow new things to come to life to thrive, so it must be for people. Video Version

Sharon explores the nuts and bolts of doing the things we need to do, even when we don't feel like it. Join her as she encourages us to navigate life as it is, not as it looks on the internet and social media. Video Version

Join Sharon as she validates our right to be protective while exploring what happens when it crosses over into pretending which creates significant disconnect from self and others. Video version

One of these is not like the other... or is it? Join Sharon as she explores how people are like icebergs, why we get jealous, and what to do about it. Video Version

In this episode Sharon speaks encouragement with humor to young adults trying to make their way in the world, with a few words for the older adults that might be a little stuck too. Video Version

Tired of chronic fear and worry? Sharon offers a "true north" for going in the opposite direction as she explores lovingkindness, truth, being right and peace. Sounds too soft? Buckle up. Sharon's gonna drop some truth with love into your life. Video Version

Spoken rules are obvious, but unspoken rules hold the most power. Join Sharon as she explores the power of unspoken rules, claiming the healthy rules and what to do about the unhealthy unspoken rules in your relationships Video Version

Sharon is still finishing up her move so please enjoy this episode from our archive In this episode Sharon talks about using a tool called HALT that helps us stop and attune to our needs and not make decisions from a place of depletion. Please listen and share Video Version

In this episode Sharon talks about insecurity, that thing we don't like to admit to struggling withor see as being weak. She posits that it's normal and ok. You can let it drive you by trying tohide it, or you can label it and take its power away. Then you can confront it and choose […]

Sharon is still finishing up her move so please enjoy this episode from our archives. In this episode Sharon talks about finding calm in the midst of crisis and practical ways to deal with crisis that keep us from spinning out. Video Version

Sharon calls us out on the "I don't know" approach to life. On the one hand, it sort of lets us off the hook, but it ultimately leaves us floundering without purpose or direction. Video Version

Sharon calls us out on the carpet and encourages us in one fell swoop to "get off our butts" and do something as the antidote to fear and depression. Avoidance equals depression rather than resolving it. Video Version 

In this episode Sharon gets honest about some boundary struggles in her own life and false apologies and identifies steps needed to deal with these situations. Video Version

In this episode Sharon offers up the solution to the crooked thinking addressed in previous sessions. She gives some condensed information from the Arbinger Institute that allows us to immediately take action in our lives. She also encourages exploration of the book The Anatomy of Peace for a more in-depth dive for information. Video Version

In this series of four episodes Sharon continues to share information from The Anatomy of Peace by the Arbinger Institute explaining the boxes we put ourselves in when we try to justify our own crooked thoughts, words, and behaviors toward others. But, as always, she uses the information to equip, not discourage. You will walk […]

In this series of four episodes Sharon continues to share information from The Anatomy of Peace by the Arbinger Institute explaining the boxes we put ourselves in when we try to justify our own crooked thoughts, words, and behaviors toward others. But, as always, she uses the information to equip, not discourage. You will walk […]

In this series of four episodes Sharon continues to share information from The Anatomy of Peace by the Arbinger Institute explaining the boxes we put ourselves in when we try to justify our own crooked thoughts, words, and behaviors toward others. But, as always, she uses the information to equip, not discourage. You will walk […]

In this series of four episodes Sharon continues to share information from The Anatomy of Peace by the Arbinger Institute explaining the boxes we put ourselves in when we try to justify our own crooked thoughts, words, and behaviors toward others. But, as always, she uses the information to equip, not discourage. You will walk […]

In this episode Sharon shares some insight about this person in your life, whomever it may be, and how to understand the relationship dynamic you may have with them that leaves you feeling depleted or crazy. Video Version

In this episode Sharon explore more content from The Anatomy of Peace and how to avoid marginalizing and going to war with others. A timely episode in light of the upcoming holiday season! Video Version

Join Sharon as she continues to read through The Anatomy of Peace by the Arbinger Institute, exploring how recruiting allies and triangulating others into our relationship conflicts creates war rather than helping us solve problems and broker peace. Video Version

In this episode Sharon builds on her teachings about relationship postures as she shares a simple but life-changing concept from the book The Anatomy of Peace by the Arbinger Institute. Video Version

Excited to be back after a mini-sabbatical, Sharon shares about her coaching work and how to access her directly for an initial free consultation and paid coaching through her website. Video Version

Please enjoy this Best of POP Coach Life episode. We chose these episodes based on popularity from the archives, and are sharing them with you while Sharon takes a much needed break. In this episode Sharon explores labeling and honoring feelings instead of minimizing, ignoring or yielding to them. Video Version

Please enjoy this Best of POP Coach Life episode. We chose these episodes based on popularity from the archives, and are sharing them with you while Sharon takes a much needed break. In the episode, Sharon continues her discussion on Distractions and Destinations. Please listen and share Video Version

Please enjoy this Best of POP Coach Life episode. We chose these episodes based on popularity from the archives, and are sharing them with you while Sharon takes a much needed break. In this episode Sharon discusses how distractions can divert us from the destinations that we want to reach. Please listen and share. Video […]

Please enjoy this Best of POP Coach Life episode. We chose these episodes based on popularity from the archives, and are sharing them with you while Sharon takes a much needed break. In this episode Sharon explains how perfection destroys our courage to take risk and accomplish our goals. She offers the realistic option of […]