Ill-Advised with Jessica Ell

Hosted by Jessica Ell

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Jun 2026

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Ill-Advised is a podcast for people who long to free themselves to live the life they want–even if their choices could be considered “ill-advised.” Hosted by Martha Beck life coach Jessica Ell

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June 7, 202613 min

A Life Update: I made it home

After six years, I finally have a permanent address and all my belongings under one roof again.

February 20, 202612 min

This Will Never Happen to Me Again

I sheepishly raise my hand and acknowledge that I have been known to repeat a cycle one too many times. I'm in awe of those of you who get burned once and stop touching the stove. How are you spending all that free time that isn't spent on wound dressing?But since I seem destined to learn the hard way, I was mercifully given the gift of being outrageously intelligent and able to learn my lessons very thoroughly. That's what this episode is about: Learning something so thoroughly that you're able to say -- for real, this time -- This Will Never Happen to Me Again.

November 2, 202520 min

59. October by the Numbers

Ever think about recapping your life by the numbers? Here's my life in October, by the numbers.

January 7, 2025Episode 5842 min

58: Letting Fear Bounce with Kim Lengling

In this episode, I'm chatting with Kim Langling, a former marketing and sales director turned author and podcast host. We're delving into Kim's journey of overcoming fear, adapting during COVID-19, and launching the 'Let Fear Bounce' podcast. Kim shares her insights on making significant life changes, trusting intuition, and the power of faith and kindness. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, personal growth, and the small acts of kindness that can make a big impact.Connect with Kim - KimLenglingAuthor.com ---Work with me 1:1 - JessicaEll.com/bookJoin my group coaching program, What She's Having - JessicaEll.com/SheJoin the Ill-Advised email list: jessicaell.com/join Instagram: @thejessicaelljessicaell.com

January 6, 202551 min

57: Expand Your Success Zone with Genea Barnes

In this episode, I'm talking to Genea Barnes, a performance coach who helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses and have fun doing it by expanding their Success Zone. Genea is also the host of the Be The Wolf podcast, where she talks to inspiring entrepreneurs about how they’ve created success by being the most authentic expressions of themselves. Tune in to our conversation about leaps of faith, life-changing decisions, believing in yourself, and the reality of what it takes to grow a business.Connect with Genea: [free guide] Grow Your Business and Love Doing it with the 3 secrets the business gurus NEVER talk about: http://ideservethisgift.com/ Website: http://bethewolfnow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geneabarnes/ Podcast- Be the Wolf: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-the-wolf/id1558786918 About Genea:Genea Barnes is a Performance Coach for Entrepreneurs, a Speaker, and Podcast Host. She helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses and have fun doing it by expanding their Success Zone. This results in solid, steady growth while working less and using fewer sales, marketing, and money-making strategies. Her custom state-of-the-art system saved her own business from financial ruin and is based on 20 years of experience, study, and training with leading experts. She's helped hundreds of people take their businesses and lives to the next level giving them time freedom, financial breakthroughs, and more joy. She believes that when you unleash the power of YOU, humanity evolves. ---jessicaell.com

October 2, 202414 min

56: Stuck? 3 Reasons You Can't Decide

Send us a textWondering why you feel so stuck over a decision? This episode highlights three common reasons it's hard to decide. It'll help you understand your debate at a level that goes deeper than simply weighing pros and cons and moving options around the table.By the end of this episode, you’ll have more awareness on your situation, and awareness is the first step to getting out of the indecision loop. ---Work with me 1:1 - JessicaEll.com/bookJoin my group coaching program, What She's Ha...

September 25, 202419 min

55: Am I making the right decision?

Send us a textThree Characteristics of a "Right" DecisionAre you feeling overwhelmed by making big, life-altering decisions? In this episode of the Ill-Advised podcast, we delve into the question: "Am I making the right decision?" Learn about the three qualities that define a right decision - timing, intuition, and values alignment - to help you make confident and courageous choices.Whether you're deciding if you should quit your job, break up, or any significant life choice, this episod...

September 18, 202428 min

54: Decision-Making Alchemy - Turning Stuckness Into Action

Send us a textFeeling trapped by outside circumstances? Big decisions seem even harder when we feel trapped or at the mercy of other people and our current reality. But stuckness is often a portal to decision-making magic and alchemy.Drawing from research, client experiences, and my own difficult decisions, I’ll share three steps to using stuckness as the catalyst from indecision to action. Learn how to detach from specific outcomes, broaden your options, and find peace “even if.” ---Work wi...

September 11, 202411 min

53: Embracing Ambivalence: How to Cope with Indecisiveness

Send us a textEver feel like you can argue both sides of a decision? And does it ever feel like an absolute curse? You're probably high in trait ambivalence.In this episode, we explore how to feel better in states of uncertainty and indecision, especially if you have high trait ambivalence. We touch on the Frost Indecisiveness Scale and trait ambivalence, examining their impact on life's satisfaction and anxiety levels. Discover how to leverage your ability to see multiple perspectives for be...

September 4, 202425 min

52: How to Decide - Temporary Decisions and Short-Term Leases

Send us a textDo you ever feel overwhelmed by making big, permanent decisions? This can be anything from choosing where to live or who to marry (or who to leave). Join me for this episode of Ill-Advised for another way to choose when you feel trapped by high stakes options. ---Work with me 1:1 - JessicaEll.com/bookJoin my group coaching program, What She's Having - JessicaEll.com/SheJoin the Ill-Advised email list: jessicaell.com/join Instagram: @thejessicaelljessicaell.com