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CONNECT WITH US! At Chase Life Consulting & ONYX Performance it's our mission is to empower female entrepreneurs and executives globally to embrace and fulfil their true potential, unapologetically. We aim to inspire them to courageously pursue their passions, knowing who they are, what they stand for and where they are going in life. To optimise their physical and cognitive health; elevate performance standards and ultimately become a better version of themselves. Our commitment is to support their transformation into a physically fit, compassionate, resilient, influential leader. Accelerating their journey toward an amazing body, improved health, wealth, fulfilment and impact while creating a deeply fulfilling and inspiring life for themselves and their family. Welcome to the team 🖤 JOIN - ONYX Performance the exclusive education, luxury wellness and membership platform for high-achieving women 35+. Where health, identity, and feminine power find their home. www.thehouseofonyx.com Private Consulting: www.chaselifeconsulting.com If you have any questions for the podcast or would like to discuss consulting options please contact: rachel@chaselifeconsulting.com IG - @therachelgodfrey / @dxgodfrey

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June 24, 2026Episode 12341 min

123 - Exhaustion Is Not a Flex: The Hidden Cost of High Achievement

Everyone wants to blame hormones, perimenopause, age, a busy schedule, or lack of time. But what if exhaustion isn't coming from your calendar? What if the real problem is the mental and emotional patterns running in the background every single day? In this episode, Rachel and David unpack the hidden drivers of burnout, why so many successful women feel bone-deep exhausted, and how the very traits that helped you build a successful career may now be sabotaging your health, energy, and body composition. They explore the difference between being a high achiever and becoming a stress addict, why exhaustion has become a socially rewarded badge of honour, and how self-worth, boundaries, and identity influence everything from your productivity to your ability to lose fat. You'll discover: Why exhaustion is not a flex The difference between normal tiredness and bone-deep exhaustion How hustle culture quietly destroys your health and performance The "Human Doing" trap and why high achievers struggle to switch off Why self-worth sits underneath almost every boundary issue The hidden emotional patterns keeping you overwhelmed Why your lack of time is rarely a time management problem How stress, burnout, hormones, and fat loss are connected Why successful women often feel guilty putting themselves first The surprising reason many high performers sabotage their own health How Rachel reduced her working hours and increased productivity Why getting in shape requires upgrading more than just your nutrition If you've ever felt like you're carrying the weight of everyone else's expectations, struggling to switch off, or wondering why you're doing everything "right" but still feel exhausted, this episode will help you identify the blind spots keeping you stuck. Resources Mentioned: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell Black Label Codes Identity Masterclass DM "MAGNETIC" on Instagram to access the free training CONNECT WITH US! Connect with Rachel: Instagram: @therachelgodfrey Apply for Black Label Codes: https://blacklabelcodes.com At Chase Life Consulting & ONYX Performance it's our mission is to empower female entrepreneurs and executives globally to embrace and fulfil their true potential, unapologetically. We aim to inspire them to courageously pursue their passions, knowing who they are, what they stand for and where they are going in life. To optimise their physical and cognitive health; elevate performance standards and ultimately become a better version of themselves. Our commitment is to support their transformation into a physically fit, compassionate, resilient, influential leader. Accelerating their journey toward an amazing body, improved health, wealth, fulfilment and impact while creating a deeply fulfilling and inspiring life for themselves and their family. Welcome to the team 🖤 JOIN - ONYX Performance The exclusive education, luxury wellness and membership platform for high-achieving women 35+. Where health, identity, and feminine power find their home. www.thehouseofonyx.com Private Consulting: www.chaselifeconsulting.com If you have any questions for the podcast or would like to discuss consulting options please contact: rachel@chaselifeconsulting.com

June 2, 2026Episode 12243 min

122 – Fat Loss – Why Nothing Works For You (And Why It's Not Your Fault)

"Nothing Works For Me!" If you've ever said those four words, stop. Because they might be the very belief keeping you stuck. You've tracked calories. Counted macros. Started over every Monday. Downloaded the apps. Bought the programs. Promised yourself this time would be different. And yet here you are. Still frustrated. Still exhausted. Still carrying weight that feels harder than ever to lose. Still wondering why everyone else seems to have figured it out while you're working twice as hard for half the results. Here's the truth: The problem isn't that fat loss doesn't work. The problem is that you've been trying to solve a deeper issue with surface-level solutions. Nobody ever taught you that your weight struggles have very little to do with food. Nobody taught you that the woman who constantly craves sugar, wine, comfort food, validation, achievement, control, and perfection isn't suffering from a lack of discipline. She's operating from an identity that's making success impossible. In this episode, Rachel and David reveal the framework they've used to help thousands of high-achieving women finally break free from the cycle of dieting, emotional eating, self-sabotage, and starting over. You'll discover: Why most women are trying to build fat loss from the roof down The hidden connection between self-worth and emotional eating Why perfectionism, people-pleasing, overthinking, and workaholism are silently sabotaging your body The real reason cravings feel impossible to control Why discipline is not your problem The one thing that must change before any nutrition plan will ever stick How successful women unknowingly create the exact conditions that keep them overweight Why the version of you that struggles with food is often the same version of you that's exhausted, overwhelmed, and stuck in survival mode Most women spend years trying to change their body. Very few realise they need to change the identity driving it. This isn't another conversation about calories, macros, meal plans, supplements, or motivation hacks. This is the conversation that explains why none of those things have worked long term. And if you're a high-achieving woman who's sick of feeling like you're failing despite doing everything "right"... You need to hear this. Because the moment you understand what is really keeping you stuck, everything changes. Press play. This episode could save you years of frustration. CONNECT WITH US! Apply for Black Label Codes: https://blacklabelcodes.com At Chase Life Consulting & ONYX Performance it's our mission is to empower female entrepreneurs and executives globally to embrace and fulfil their true potential, unapologetically. We aim to inspire them to courageously pursue their passions, knowing who they are, what they stand for and where they are going in life. To optimise their physical and cognitive health; elevate performance standards and ultimately become a better version of themselves. Our commitment is to support their transformation into a physically fit, compassionate, resilient, influential leader. Accelerating their journey toward an amazing body, improved health, wealth, fulfilment and impact while creating a deeply fulfilling and inspiring life for themselves and their family. Welcome to the team 🖤 JOIN - ONYX Performance The exclusive education, luxury wellness and membership platform for high-achieving women 35+. Where health, identity, and feminine power find their home. www.thehouseofonyx.com Private Consulting: www.chaselifeconsulting.com If you have any questions for the podcast or would like to discuss consulting options please contact: rachel@chaselifeconsulting.com IG - @therachelgodfrey

April 26, 2026Episode 12146 min

121 - How Bad Do You Want It? Stop Negotiating With Yourself

Most people don't fail because the plan doesn't work. They fail because they never made a real decision. In this episode of The Chase Life Podcast, Rachel and David break down why "it would be nice" is keeping you stuck and what it actually takes to change your body, business, and life. This is a conversation about standards, identity, and the moment you stop negotiating with yourself. Inside: Why wanting it isn't enough The difference between interest vs commitment How "nothing works for me" becomes your identity Why most people quit when they're actually on track The power of a categorical decision (no plan B) Why you can't have the reward without the discomfort The real reason discipline feels hard You don't need more motivation. You need to decide and remove every other option. CONNECT WITH US! Apply for Black Label Codes: https://blacklabelcodes.com At Chase Life Consulting & ONYX Performance it's our mission is to empower female entrepreneurs and executives globally to embrace and fulfil their true potential, unapologetically. We aim to inspire them to courageously pursue their passions, knowing who they are, what they stand for and where they are going in life. To optimise their physical and cognitive health; elevate performance standards and ultimately become a better version of themselves. Our commitment is to support their transformation into a physically fit, compassionate, resilient, influential leader. Accelerating their journey toward an amazing body, improved health, wealth, fulfilment and impact while creating a deeply fulfilling and inspiring life for themselves and their family. Welcome to the team 🖤 JOIN - ONYX Performance the exclusive education, luxury wellness and membership platform for high-achieving women 35+. Where health, identity, and feminine power find their home. www.thehouseofonyx.com Private Consulting: www.chaselifeconsulting.com If you have any questions for the podcast or would like to discuss consulting options please contact: rachel@chaselifeconsulting.com IG - @therachelgodfrey

April 19, 2026Episode 12034 min

120 - Raise Your Standards or Stay Stuck: The Truth About Body Transformation, Muscle, and Excellence

Most people don't have a discipline problem. They have a standards problem. In this episode Rachel and David break down the uncomfortable truth behind why so many high-achieving women stay stuck in the same body, despite "doing everything right." This is not another conversation about calories, macros, or quick fixes. It's about the gap between what you think it takes… and what it actually takes. You'll hear why aiming to "lose a few kilos" keeps you looping forever, how unrealistic expectations sabotage motivation, and why most people are wildly off when it comes to how much fat they actually need to lose and how much muscle they need to build. They also go deep on: Why standards, not goals, determine your results The real reason fat loss alone leaves you disappointed with your body The truth about muscle building (and why it takes years, not weeks) Why intensity in training is the missing piece for most women The difference between fat loss vs. body recomposition How to set expectations that actually keep you in the game long enough to win The danger of "good enough" thinking in fitness, business, and life Why excellence is built through graduated identity and skill development, not shortcuts Rachel also shares her perspective on: Training intensity and why most people never go there The problem with modern coaching standards in the fitness industry How to approach your physique like a skill, not just an outcome Why your "dream body" is built in layers (not in 12 weeks) David breaks down: The two levers that actually change your body: fat loss and muscle gain Why most people are delusional about how much muscle they have The myth of bulking and why overeating doesn't build more muscle How to think about long-term transformation without burning out This episode will upgrade your expectations and your standards. If your standards stay the same, your results will too. CONNECT WITH US! Apply for Black Label Codes: https://blacklabelcodes.com At Chase Life Consulting & ONYX Performance it's our mission is to empower female entrepreneurs and executives globally to embrace and fulfil their true potential, unapologetically. We aim to inspire them to courageously pursue their passions, knowing who they are, what they stand for and where they are going in life. To optimise their physical and cognitive health; elevate performance standards and ultimately become a better version of themselves. Our commitment is to support their transformation into a physically fit, compassionate, resilient, influential leader. Accelerating their journey toward an amazing body, improved health, wealth, fulfilment and impact while creating a deeply fulfilling and inspiring life for themselves and their family. Welcome to the team 🖤 JOIN - ONYX Performance the exclusive education, luxury wellness and membership platform for high-achieving women 35+. Where health, identity, and feminine power find their home. www.thehouseofonyx.com Private Consulting: www.chaselifeconsulting.com If you have any questions for the podcast or would like to discuss consulting options please contact: rachel@chaselifeconsulting.com IG - @therachelgodfrey

March 19, 2026Episode 11945 min

119 - Identity Shifts, High-Achiever Blindspots, and Why Consequence Always Collects

We're talking identity change, founder evolution, emotional mess, people pleasing, human-doing behaviour, and the hard truth that most high achievers don't want to hear… … you will change eventually. You can do it now through discipline and foresight. Or later through consequence and hindsight. Rachel shares what the last few months have really looked like behind the scenes as she steps into a bigger role in business, while David breaks down the patterns they see constantly in women who are successful on paper but chaotic, exhausted, disconnected, and stuck in bodies and habits that no longer match who they want to become. We also get into health optimisation, minimal effective dose, emotional eating, GLPs, HRT, and why no tool will save you if you refuse to do the real work. This is the episode for the woman who knows she's meant for more, but keeps hitting the same wall. CONNECT WITH US! At Chase Life Consulting & ONYX Performance it's our mission is to empower female entrepreneurs and executives globally to embrace and fulfil their true potential, unapologetically. We aim to inspire them to courageously pursue their passions, knowing who they are, what they stand for and where they are going in life. To optimise their physical and cognitive health; elevate performance standards and ultimately become a better version of themselves. Our commitment is to support their transformation into a physically fit, compassionate, resilient, influential leader. Accelerating their journey toward an amazing body, improved health, wealth, fulfilment and impact while creating a deeply fulfilling and inspiring life for themselves and their family. Welcome to the team 🖤 JOIN - ONYX Performance the exclusive education, luxury wellness and membership platform for high-achieving women 35+. Where health, identity, and feminine power find their home. www.thehouseofonyx.com Private Consulting: www.chaselifeconsulting.com Black Label Codes is launching soon. Join the wait list at: www.blacklabelcodes.com If you have any questions for the podcast or would like to discuss consulting options please contact: rachel@chaselifeconsulting.com IG - @therachelgodfrey

October 22, 2025Episode 11854 min

118 - The Two Ways to Get in Shape (and Why Only One Lasts)

Most people will never understand what it's like to live inside the mind of a high achiever. The pressure. The standards. The expectations. The ability to take on more than most can even imagine. But when it comes to getting in shape, that same drive can become the very thing that keeps you stuck. In this episode, Rachel and David break down the two very different paths to physical transformation - one that sells, and one that actually works. You'll learn: The hidden cost of the calorie-counting, macro-tracking, guilt-driven fitness model Why control and restriction create anxiety, not freedom How your subconscious identity drives your body composition and habits The difference between "fixing yourself" and respecting yourself Why the body is a reflection of your emotional and psychological state How to rewire your beliefs so discipline becomes effortless and sustainable Forget about hacks, motivation, or another diet plan. You MUST have the focus on upgrading your identity, rewiring your relationship with self-worth, and finally building a body and life that reflect who you really are. Because when you operate from self-respect, not self-punishment, you never have to start over again. JOIN ONYX PERFORMANCE and welcome to the crew: https://www.thehouseofonyx.com/ CONNECT WITH US! At Chase Life Consulting & ONYX Performance it's our mission is to empower female entrepreneurs and executives globally to embrace and fulfil their true potential, unapologetically. We aim to inspire them to courageously pursue their passions, knowing who they are, what they stand for and where they are going in life. To optimise their physical and cognitive health; elevate performance standards and ultimately become a better version of themselves. Our commitment is to support their transformation into a physically fit, compassionate, resilient, influential leader. Accelerating their journey toward an amazing body, improved health, wealth, fulfilment and impact while creating a deeply fulfilling and inspiring life for themselves and their family. Welcome to the team 🖤 JOIN - ONYX Performance the exclusive education, luxury wellness and membership platform for high-achieving women 35+. Where health, identity, and feminine power find their home. www.thehouseofonyx.com Private Consulting: www.chaselifeconsulting.com If you have any questions for the podcast or would like to discuss consulting options please contact: rachel@chaselifeconsulting.com IG - @therachelgodfrey / @dxgodfrey

September 15, 2025Episode 1171 hr 36 min

117 - The Hard Truth About Coaching, Identity & Building a Business That Lasts

In a world where personal brands are built overnight, AI is replacing personality, and "six-figure months" are promised in DMs… this conversation is different. Join Mark Coles and Rachel Godfrey, two of the most respected voices in the fitness and coaching industry, for a raw, real, and vulnerable conversation on: What it really takes to last 10+ years in the fitness business How to stop chasing numbers and start building a brand you're proud of Identity evolution, burnout, spiritual misalignment, and rediscovering your "true north" The difference between followers and legacy Coaching as a calling vs coaching as a shortcut If you're a personal trainer, online coach, or entrepreneur who cares more about reputation, results, and impact than vanity metrics… This isn't just a podcast, it's a mirror. Subscribe for more content on long-term business growth, identity-driven leadership, and coaching mastery. @MarkColesM10 @TheRachelGodfrey @ChaseLifeConsulting CONNECT WITH US! At Chase Life Consulting our mission is to empower half a million female entrepreneurs and executives globally to embrace and fulfil their true potential, unapologetically. We aim to inspire them to courageously pursue their passions, knowing who they are, what they stand for and where they are going in life. To optimise their physical and cognitive health; elevate performance standards and ultimately become a better version of themselves. Our commitment is to support their transformation into a physically fit, compassionate, resilient, influential leader and high value woman. Accelerating their journey toward an amazing body, improved health, wealth, fulfilment and impact while creating a deeply fulfilling and inspiring life for themselves and their family. Welcome to the team - www.chaselifeconsulting.com xx 🦅💫🤍 If you have any questions for the podcast or would like to discuss consulting options please contact: rachel@chaselifeconsulting.com IG - @therachelgodfrey / @dxgodfrey

June 13, 2025Episode 11636 min

116 - Success vs. Sanity: What No One Tells You About Having It All

You've seen the quotes. "You can have it all." But what does that even mean? In this unfiltered episode, Rachel and David unpack the myth (and reality) of "having it all" as high-performing parents, business owners and health leaders. Here's what we dive into: Why "having it all" is relative and why most people are chasing someone else's version The identity shift required to actually get the results you say you want Why your standards (not your schedule) dictate whether you win in health, business, and life The hard truth about motherhood, burnout, and building a life that actually feels good Why most women over 35 are living boring, disconnected lives and how to fix it The concept of "social atrophy" and how it's quietly eroding your joy and confidence How to run a business, raise a family, and still feel sexy, free, and powerful If you've ever felt behind, resentful, or like you're constantly dropping the ball somewhere in your life, this one's for you. Because yes, you can have it all. Just not if you're living by someone else's rules. 💌 Ready to go deeper? We've got 2 private consulting spots open this month. Visit https://calendly.com/chaselifeconsulting/privateclient to apply. 👑 Or join the ONYX PERFORMANCE community: https://www.thehouseofonyx.com/ CONNECT WITH US! At Chase Life Consulting our mission is to empower half a million female entrepreneurs and executives globally to embrace and fulfil their true potential, unapologetically. We aim to inspire them to courageously pursue their passions, knowing who they are, what they stand for and where they are going in life. To optimise their physical and cognitive health; elevate performance standards and ultimately become a better version of themselves. Our commitment is to support their transformation into a physically fit, compassionate, resilient, influential leader and high value woman. Accelerating their journey toward an amazing body, improved health, wealth, fulfilment and impact while creating a deeply fulfilling and inspiring life for themselves and their family. Welcome to the team - www.chaselifeconsulting.com xx 🦅💫🤍 If you have any questions for the podcast or would like to discuss consulting options please contact: rachel@chaselifeconsulting.com IG - @therachelgodfrey / @dxgodfrey

May 30, 2025Episode 11555 min

115 - You're Not Burnt Out, You're Bored: Why High Achievers Keep Falling Off Track

You don't need another planner. You don't need another reset. And you definitely don't need another "motivational" morning routine. If you're a high-achieving woman who's done every program, every protocol, and STILL finds herself stuck in an all-or-nothing cycle, this episode is for you! Rachel & David Godfrey go all in on: The real reason you can't stay consistent (and no, it's not your willpower) Why "completion addiction" is killing your results How tying your self-worth to productivity keeps you chasing, never arriving The toxic lie of hustle culture masked as "discipline" The truth about motherhood, business, and maintaining your body without burnout You'll learn how to break the identity loop that's keeping you stuck and finally embody the version of you who doesn't fall off, because she no longer negotiates with her old self. This is about performance, identity and finally living like the woman you say you want to be. CONNECT WITH US! At Chase Life Consulting our mission is to empower half a million female entrepreneurs and executives globally to embrace and fulfil their true potential, unapologetically. We aim to inspire them to courageously pursue their passions, knowing who they are, what they stand for and where they are going in life. To optimise their physical and cognitive health; elevate performance standards and ultimately become a better version of themselves. Our commitment is to support their transformation into a physically fit, compassionate, resilient, influential leader and high value woman. Accelerating their journey toward an amazing body, improved health, wealth, fulfilment and impact while creating a deeply fulfilling and inspiring life for themselves and their family. Welcome to the team - www.chaselifeconsulting.com xx 🦅💫🤍 If you have any questions for the podcast or would like to discuss consulting options please contact: rachel@chaselifeconsulting.com IG - @therachelgodfrey / @dxgodfrey

April 24, 2025Episode 11452 min

114 – Why High Achievers Can't Stay Consistent In Fat Loss

In this episode of the Chase Life Podcast, Rachel and David Godfrey reveal the deeper reasons high-performing women struggle with consistency in health, fitness, and life. It's not your calendar. It's not your to-do list. It's your identity. If you've ever felt like no system is "the system" that will help you stay in shape year-round, or that you're always just one launch, one crisis, one deadline away from dropping your standards—this episode is your mirror. Rachel and David break down two of the biggest patterns sabotaging high achievers: The Human Doing: Tying your self-worth to how productive you are. Completion Addiction: Obsessing over getting things finished before you "deserve" to rest, eat, or live your life. They share how these patterns played out in their own careers, what really changed things, and why most people confuse perfectionism with high standards (spoiler: they're not the same thing). You'll also learn: Why your "flow state" might be bullsh*t How Rachel launched the ONYX app without burning out The one concept that separates A-players from overwhelmed overachievers Parenting, productivity, and finding the sweet spot between ambition and presence Why most people delay their goals in the name of being "smart"... and just end up stuck This episode is for the woman who's done with the excuses, the stress addiction, and the all-or-nothing mindset—and is ready to win across every area of life. 🔗 Join the ONYX Performance Hub The all-in-one high-performance platform for ambitious women: www.thehouseofonyx.com 📲 Connect with Rachel Instagram: @therachelgodfrey Website: chaselifeconsulting.com 📲 Connect with David (if you must 😉) Instagram: @dxgodfrey WHAT WE DO AND HOW WE CAN HELP At Chase Life Consulting our mission is to empower half a million female entrepreneurs and executives globally to embrace and fulfil their true potential, unapologetically. We aim to inspire them to courageously pursue their passions, knowing who they are, what they stand for and where they are going in life. To optimise their physical and cognitive health; elevate performance standards and ultimately become a better version of themselves. Our commitment is to support their transformation into a physically fit, compassionate, resilient, influential leader and high value woman. Accelerating their journey toward an amazing body, improved health, wealth, fulfilment and impact while creating a deeply fulfilling and inspiring life for themselves and their family. Welcome to the team - www.chaselifeconsulting.com xx 🦅💫🤍 If you have any questions for the podcast or would like to discuss consulting options please contact: rachel@chaselifeconsulting.com