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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 9 MIN

What liberatory coaching actually means (and why it matters right now)

from Messy Liberation: Feminist Conversations about Politics and Pop Culture · host Becky Mollenkamp and Taina Brown

Get "Liberate Your Business" by Becky Mollenkamp https://liberateyourbusiness.com/This conversation is specifically for people who practice coaching or run coaching businesses (no certification required). Becky and Taina unpack how well-meaning coaches can unintentionally repeat patterns of harm rooted in capitalism, patriarchy, and white supremacy — even when they genuinely care about their clients.They introduce a framework for building a liberatory coaching practice that centers identity, power, privilege, community, and care — not just goals, outcomes, or productivity. The episode also previews the interactive workshop happening February 25, where participants will begin building their own Liberatory Coaching Manifesto.This isn’t about gatekeeping, hustle, or “fixing” clients. It’s about practicing coaching in a way that expands choice, agency, and humanity — for both coaches and the people they serve.What liberatory coaching actually meansHow coaching can unintentionally reinforce harmful systemsWhy phrases like “limiting beliefs” and “we all have the same 24 hours” can cause harmThe role of identity, power, and privilege in coaching spacesWhy community is essential to sustainable coaching workWhat a Liberatory Coaching Manifesto is — and why you’ll build oneHow to practice coaching without gatekeeping or hustle cultureWhy this work can’t be done aloneBuild Your Liberatory Coaching Manifesto (free, live workshop)February 25 at 12pm Eastern on ZoomReplay available only to those who sign upSign-up for free at messyliberation.com.🎤 PROUD MEMBERS OF THE FEMINIST PODCASTERS COLLECTIVE: http://feministpodcastcollective.com/

Get "Liberate Your Business" by Becky Mollenkamp https://liberateyourbusiness.com/This conversation is specifically for people who practice coaching or run coaching businesses (no certification required). Becky and Taina unpack how well-meaning coaches can unintentionally repeat patterns of harm rooted in capitalism, patriarchy, and white supremacy — even when they genuinely care about their clients.They introduce a framework for building a liberatory coaching practice that centers identity, power, privilege, community, and care — not just goals, outcomes, or productivity. The episode also previews the interactive workshop happening February 25, where participants will begin building their own Liberatory Coaching Manifesto.This isn’t about gatekeeping, hustle, or “fixing” clients. It’s about practicing coaching in a way that expands choice, agency, and humanity — for both coaches and the people they serve.What liberatory coaching actually meansHow coaching can unintentionally reinforce harmful systemsWhy phrases like “limiting beliefs” and “we all have the same 24 hours” can cause harmThe role of identity, power, and privilege in coaching spacesWhy community is essential to sustainable coaching workWhat a Liberatory Coaching Manifesto is — and why you’ll build oneHow to practice coaching without gatekeeping or hustle cultureWhy this work can’t be done aloneBuild Your Liberatory Coaching Manifesto (free, live workshop)February 25 at 12pm Eastern on ZoomReplay available only to those who sign upSign-up for free at messyliberation.com.🎤 PROUD MEMBERS OF THE FEMINIST PODCASTERS COLLECTIVE: http://feministpodcastcollective.com/

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