Ep 1 - Going Beyond Circumstances w/ Dr. Chérie Carter-Scott (“The Mother of Coaching”)
What do you do when life pulls the rug out from under you — divorce, illness, betrayal, financial collapse — and you still have to keep going… and support others?
In this first episode of Beyond Circumstances, Shiri talks with Dr. Chérie Carter-Scott, often called “The Mother of Coaching” and #1 New York Times bestselling author of If Life Is a Game, These Are the Rules.
They explore what it really looks like to move beyond painful circumstances, not just “cope” with them — and how to rebuild self-trust and inner stability when everything feels broken.
You’ll also hear Dr. Chérie’s story of coming home to a note that said “I’ve left and I’m not coming back,” discovering the money was gone, and slowly rebuilding life and work from zero.
She shares one of her core teachings:
“Feelings are the lights on the dashboard of life.”
…and how to use those “lights” instead of ignoring or overriding them.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR:
• Why overwhelm and breakdown are not personal failures, but wake-up calls
• What most people get wrong when they try to just “push through” tough times
• A simple way to name emotions so you can actually work with them
• How to begin rebuilding self-trust after shock, betrayal, or crisis
• The role of community and asking for help (especially when you think you shouldn’t need it)
• Why self-love for caregivers is an act of resilience, not selfishness
• The shift from living by “should” to living by “want” – and why it matters
If you’re a coach supporting clients through health challenges, grief, relationship upheaval, or major transitions, this conversation will give you language and perspective you can bring straight into your sessions.
ABOUT DR. CHÉRIE CARTER-SCOTT
Dr. Chérie is a pioneer in the coaching world and has been coaching since 1974. She trains coaches worldwide and is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of If Life Is a Game, These Are the Rules and other books on personal development and relationships.
Connect with Dr. Chérie:
Website & programs: https://drcheri.com [https://drcheri.com]
ABOUT THE PODCAST – BEYOND CIRCUMSTANCES
Beyond Circumstances is for experienced coaches who want to deepen their mastery and support clients through life’s hardest moments — illness, loss, chaos, and big life changes.
Host: Shiri Ben-Arzi – founder of the Medical Coaching Institute and trainer of advanced coaches working in health, healing, and crisis.
Connect with Shiri:
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