Letting Go of Rumination and Finally Feeling in Control (with Mike Garcia)

Описание: This week on the podcast, I’m doing something I’ve never done before — I’m interviewing a working dad.  


Mike is a coaching client who came into our work stuck in his head, overwhelmed by pressure, and caught in constant rumination. In this conversation, he shares what it actually looked like to question the stories running his life, stop chasing external validation, and learn how to pivot out of spirals faster. We talk about the real tools that helped him feel calmer, more focused, and more present at work and at home.

If you’ve ever felt stuck replaying the same thoughts on repeat or carrying stress from one part of your life into the next, this episode will hit close to home.  


What We Cover:
Why rumination keeps ambitious parents stuck and how to interrupt it 
The hidden cost of constantly seeking validation at work 
How to separate work stress from home life (even in hybrid or remote jobs) 
Simple mindset pivots that bring calm, clarity, and control 
What real balance looks like when you stop believing every thought you have 


Links + Next Steps
Download the Daily Kickstart  The exact daily practice I walk all my clients through — a simple 10-minute process to get out of overwhelm and lead your day with intention.  👉 https://www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/...
Work with me  Curious about coaching for yourself or bringing coaching into your company or organization? Let’s talk.  👉 https://www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/...


Follow Mike:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michaelj-garcia/


Key Points
00:00 Introduction
02:08 Meet Mike: Intro & Background
03:52 Why Mike Chose Coaching
06:31 Finding Balance as a Working Dad
08:52 Work-Life Balance: Struggles & Realities
11:00 Seeking Validation & Shifting Mindsets
13:15 Self-Validation Tools & Sticky Note Reminders
15:47 The Challenges: Confrontations & Changing Stories
21:16 Rumination and Getting Stuck in Your Head
27:12 Mastering Presence & Letting Go Faster
34:20 The Power of Perspective & Focus
39:39 Building Better Work/Home Transitions
43:20 Daily Tools: Kickstart Routine & Effective To-Do Lists
47:14 Coaching is Hard—And Worth It
50:00 Final Thoughts & Free Daily Kickstart Resource