351. How to Give Yourself Permission — with Charlotte Jukes

Some people just make us feel calm. You call them when you're upset, you love being in their presence, and you keep going back for their advice because they feel so wise and so joyful to be around. If those are your people, you're going to love my conversation with Charlotte Jukes. She's one of my favorite people to be with, and there's so much going on right now that a lot of us could use a little of that. I'm sitting down with Charlotte Jukes, an ICM Mastery Method coach, former registered nurse, and host of the Pickleball & Partnership podcast. I've spent VIP days with her, and I've watched her manage massive rooms on Zoom. The second she starts speaking, she calms and soothes everyone and brings us all back home to what actually matters. Charlotte spent 37 years as a nurse, and now she coaches people, mostly women, using nervous system and somatic work. When I asked Charlotte what she thinks is the most meaningful shift someone can make, she gave me two words: permission and compassion. We talk about what it looks like to give yourself permission, why so many of us hand out compassion to everyone but ourselves, and how she got to both in her own life. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN The simple Band-Aid practice Charlotte uses to show what "somatic" means, and why she says the body holds the wisdom Why Charlotte says she feels her calling in her gut, and what she does when she doesn't know the how or the why What happened when she heard "do the safe thing" as a teenager, and how she balances her grounded side with her curious, adventurous one Why she tested nervous system work on herself before she taught it, and how staying calm changes the energy of a room, even in a crisis The story of what turned out to be her last day as a nurse, and how it taught her she could give herself compassion How pickleball became one of her best teachers in play, laughing at yourself, and noticing what triggers you CHARLOTTE'S GIFT TO YOU As her gift to Girlfriends, Charlotte is offering a Complimentary Clarity Call. Book yours → https://calendly.com/cejukes/complimentary-clarity-call CONNECT WITH CHARLOTTE JUKES Website: https://charlottejukes.netlify.app/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_charlottejukes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlotteejukes Podcast: Pickleball & Partnership — https://pod.link/1775742795 ABOUT CHARLOTTE JUKES Charlotte Jukes is an ICM Mastery Method Coach, former Registered Nurse, and host of the Pickleball & Partnership podcast. She draws on decades of experience supporting people through life's most challenging moments. Clients learn to identify and transform the unconscious patterns, beliefs, and nervous system responses that can quietly shape their lives. Her work sits at the intersection of personal growth, emotional healing, relationships, and self-discovery. Through coaching, meditation, and deep inner work, Charlotte guides people to move beyond fear, self-doubt, and old conditioning. The goal is a life filled with greater connection, purpose, abundance, and authenticity. Known for her warmth, insight, and ability to make complex concepts relatable, Charlotte inspires audiences to embrace transformation, trust themselves more deeply, and become the person they were always meant to be. READY TO GIVE YOURSELF PERMISSION? This episode might have you thinking about where you're waiting to give yourself permission, or where you've been handing out compassion to everyone but yourself. If so, let's talk about it. As my gift to Girlfriends, I offer a 30-minute discovery call. We'll talk about where you are right now and what might be getting in the way. Book here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=2244195 FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a wealth consciousness coach, strategic advisor, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves. RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 333: Soul Debt: What Overgiving in Business Is Costing You — and What Comes Next — This solo episode is where I talk about soul debt, the overperforming that comes from believing you're responsible for everything and abandoning yourself in the process. It's the background on the term I bring up with Charlotte in this episode — https://sarahwalton.com/overgiving-in-business-women-entrepreneurs/ Episode 263: How Your Nervous System Shapes Your Money Habits with Stephanie Crochet — Stephanie, a nervous system regulation coach, shares how your nervous system shapes your money habits and which somatic practices help reshape them. It's the nervous system side of what Charlotte describes in her own work — https://sarahwalton.com/nervous-system-regulation/ Episode 246: How to Let Go of the Bully in Your Brain with Allison Guilbault — Allison, a licensed therapist and self-worth coach, explains how negative self-talk develops and shares a 30-day toothbrush challenge to curb it. It's a practical companion to the self-compassion Charlotte talks about — https://sarahwalton.com/negative-self-talk/ LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)