The Nope Coach

Hosted by Suzanne Culberg

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May 2026

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About the show

Hosted by Suzanne Culberg, aka The Nope Coach, this podcast is for recovering people-pleasers who are tired of putting themselves last to keep the peace. These conversations explore self-abandonment, boundaries, guilt, burnout, and what it actually looks like to choose yourself without performing, fixing, or apologising. No fluff. No filters. No overproduced nonsense. Just real talk, pattern-spotting, and the occasional F-bomb, because life is too short to abandon yourself. This is not a motivation podcast. There are no five-step frameworks or hustle hacks. Instead, you'll hear honest reflections that help you notice where you're saying yes when your body is saying no. If you're done being easy to be around and ready to be easier to live inside, you're in the right place. For ongoing support and real-time practice, Suzanne's community The Done Era is where this work continues. Want to be a guest on The Nope Coach? Send Suzanne Culberg a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thenopecoach

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June 16, 2026Episode 51337 min

Does Therapy Still Work If You're Sitting in Your Car? with Stephanie Mcalister

Does online therapy actually work? Or is it just a pandemic hangover? Therapist Stephanie McAllister joins me to talk about virtual counselling, finding the right fit, crying on camera, car sessions, and why ChatGPT isn't a substitute for human support. In this episode we talk about: • Online therapy vs in-person counselling • Whether virtual counselling actually works • Doing therapy from your car (yes, really) • Why finding the right therapist matters • One bad experience doesn't mean therapy isn't for you • Small-town privacy and avoiding awkward supermarket encounters • Why tears aren't something to apologise for • The pros and cons of online counselling • Why ChatGPT isn't your therapist • Accessing specialist support from anywhere Find out more about Stephanie here: https://virtualconnect.ca/ Find out more about Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/ Want to be a guest on The Nope Coach? Send Suzanne Culberg a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thenopecoach

May 19, 2026Episode 5127 min

500 Episodes Later

After more than 500 episodes of the Nope Coach Podcast, I found myself reflecting on how much has changed, not just in my business, but in the kinds of conversations I want to have. In this episode I talk about: why public spaces can make deeper conversations harder the difference between reach and resonance the pressure to keep creating for consistency's sake craving smaller, more honest spaces online why I created the Done Diaries inside The Done Era letting things evolve instead of forcing them to stay the same forever This isn't a dramatic goodbye episode. It's more of an honest conversation about creativity, visibility, business, vulnerability, and what happens when you realise you don't want to keep creating the same way just because you always have. If you've been listening and thinking, "I wish there was somewhere for deeper conversations like this," that's honestly what we've been building inside The Done Era. The Done Diaries are private podcast-style episodes where I share the deeper, messier, more human conversations that don't always fit neatly into public content. You can learn more here: https://www.skool.com/the-done-era-9863/about

May 8, 2026Episode 5117 min

I'm Not Psychic, But…

A few years ago, someone dared me to start doing intuitive readings. I thought it was ridiculous. Somehow, it turned into its own body of work. In this episode I discuss: • How I accidentally started I Know Things • Going from medical school to oracle cards • Why I'm deeply skeptical of performative spirituality • Intuition vs anxiety vs pattern recognition • The weird experience of knowing things before you can explain them • Why I finally created a dedicated I Know Things community Want to join I Know Things? https://www.skool.com/i-know-things-2177/about

April 22, 2026Episode 51015 min

Before You Hire a Coach

Thinking about hiring a coach? Listen to this first. Not all coaching is safe, and the red flags don't always look like red flags. In this episode, I break down what to watch for so you don't abandon yourself in the process. Find out more about Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/ Want to be a guest on The Nope Coach? Send Suzanne Culberg a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thenopecoach

April 19, 2026Episode 50921 min

This Is Where People Pleasing Starts (Yes, Even Intimacy) with Eve Hall

In this episode I'm joined by Eve Hall and we talk about where people pleasing actually starts and how early messages shape your ability to say no later in life. We cover: how being taught to "be nice" can override your natural boundaries why forcing kids to hug/kiss people isn't as harmless as it seems mixed messages around body autonomy and consent how this shows up in adult relationships and communication why saying no can feel so uncomfortable… especially in intimate situations the link between silence, avoidance, and disconnection Find out more about Eve here: https://pleaseme.online/ Find out more about Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/ Want to be a guest on The Nope Coach? Send Suzanne Culberg a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thenopecoach

April 12, 2026Episode 5086 min

Do The Thing (Even When You Don't Feel Like It)

Most people don't have a knowledge problem. They have a follow-through problem. In this episode, I'm calling out the ways we avoid doing what we already know…overthinking, over-planning, and hiding in "learning mode." If you've been circling something for weeks, this is your nudge. Pick one thing. Decide what done looks like. Then do it. Messy counts. Showing up counts. Want help with that? I've created Do The Thing A simple co-working space where you actually follow through. Twice a week: Say what you're doing Mute Do it Report back Join here: https://www.skool.com/do-the-thing-8052/about

March 12, 2026Episode 50747 min

The Shower That Changed Everything with Stephanie Peirolo

Join The Done Era: https://www.skool.com/the-done-era/about If this resonated, don't just listen. Come inside and be part of the conversation. What if the beliefs shaping your life… aren't actually yours? In this episode I'm joined by writer and decision-making coach Stephanie Polo, and we dive straight into one of the most unexpected stories I've ever heard: the time she showered naked with 50 strangers in the woods… and how that moment completely changed the way she saw her body and belonging. From there the conversation opens up into something much bigger. We talk about the cultural narratives many of us inherit without questioning them. Stories about success, about bodies, about parenting, about careers, about what we're "supposed" to want. Because once you start noticing those stories, you realise something important. You don't actually have to keep living them. This conversation explores how to interrogate those inherited narratives, reconnect with your own values, and make decisions that actually align with the life you want to live. In This Episode We Talk About How diet culture shapes our beliefs about ourselves from a young age The difference between fitting in and belonging Why women are often conditioned to ignore their body's signals The powerful distinction between hurt vs harm How boundaries can hurt people's feelings without harming them Why over-functioning and "helping" can quietly become enabling The sunk cost trap (and why staying miserable isn't the solution) Why so many women struggle to say the words: "I want…" Find out more about Stephanie here: https://www.speirolo.com/ Find out more about Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/

March 3, 2026Episode 50649 min

Building a Membership Without Burning Out with Deanna Seymour

I'm joined by returning guest Deanna Seymour to talk about what it's actually like to run a membership. We're not talking about finding your niche or writing the perfect sales page. We're talking about what happens after you launch. The platform decisions. The pricing traps. The emotional rollercoaster. The churn. The awkward community moments. The burnout risk. Because memberships are not passive income, they're living, breathing ecosystems. We cover: Platform mistakes to avoid, especially when you're just starting. Why low-ticket pricing isn't automatically easier to sell. The emotional reality of people joining and leaving. Balancing running the community with actually growing it. Why doing more inside the membership can backfire. How to stop taking churn personally. Experimenting without burning yourself out. We both share lessons learned the hard way, including over-delivering, over-building, over-expecting, and underestimating the emotional load of community leadership. If you're thinking about starting a membership, already running one, or quietly wondering why yours feels heavier than you expected, this conversation will land. You're not failing. It's just more nuanced than the internet makes it look. Thinking about starting your own Skool community? Create your own Skool here (affiliate link). Curious about The Done Era? Join with a 7-day free trial here. Want to check out Deanna's Playhouse? Explore the Playhouse here.

February 23, 2026Episode 5057 min

Stop Changing the Goal

Join The Done Era: https://www.skool.com/the-done-era/about If this resonated, don't just listen. Come inside and be part of the conversation. How many times have you decided what you want, only to quietly change your mind a few days later? In this episode, Suzanne unpacks the real reason so many smart, capable humans stall out. It's rarely a lack of ideas or motivation. It's the constant resetting. The pivoting. The "new plan" rush that interrupts momentum before it ever has a chance to build. If you've ever: Started something strong and lost steam. Switched strategies mid-way through. Talked yourself out of a goal because it got uncomfortable. Fallen for bright shiny object syndrome. This episode is your mirror. Suzanne explores the difference between wanting and deciding, why repetition matters more than intensity, and how to stop reopening the negotiation with yourself every time the messy middle feels awkward. You don't need a new goal. You need to stop changing the one you already chose. If you want structure and community while you practise this, The Done Era is where we do that work together.

February 12, 2026Episode 5048 min

The first time you learned your comfort didn't matter

What if some of your people-pleasing patterns didn't start in adulthood but on the school oval? In this episode, I reflect on something many of us experienced but rarely question, the early environments that quietly taught us belonging mattered more than comfort. Inside this episode I discuss: The subtle conditioning that teaches us discomfort is the price of belonging. Why forced participation builds shame, while chosen discomfort builds confidence. How early environments shape our relationship with visibility. The survival strategies many capable adults are still running. Why courage is not always pushing harder, sometimes it is stepping off the track. If this episode stirred something in you, these are exactly the kinds of conversations we have inside The Done Era. It's a space for people who are done abandoning themselves and ready to choose differently. Not ready for a community? My newsletter is where I share the deeper thoughts, behind-the-scenes honesty, and the stuff I don't always say out loud.

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