Unwritten with Noemie Mooney
by Noemie Mooney
Science-backed ideas to cut through wellness bullsh!t and make healthy living work in the real world.For smart, sceptical people who already know plenty about health and are tired of wellness culture making it harder than it needs to be. Most health advice tells you what to do. This podcast helps you actually do it. Former queen of bad habits turned certified health coach and behaviour change specialist Noémie Mooney cuts through wellness BS with the science of how people actually change. New episodes every Friday, with solo episodes, guest interviews and deep dives. ⚡️ Subscribe at unwritten.coach/join www.unwrittenpotential.com
Episodes
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Why do we say “I’m fine” when we’re not?
Why do we keep saying “I’m fine” when we’re not? Certified health coach and behaviour change specialist Noémie Mooney on the samba smile, what hiding your feelings costs you, and why admitting how you feel doesn’t mean giving up. Get the free newsletter every Tuesday: unwritten.coach/join In...
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Why is trying to be healthy so exhausting?
Why does trying to be healthy feel so exhausting? Behaviour change specialist and certified health coach Noémie Mooney on wellness burnout, conflicting health advice, and how to tell which health trends are worth keeping. Get the free newsletter every Tuesday: unwritten.coach/join In Episode 49…
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Why Wellness Apps Can't Fix Workplace Burnout
In Episode 47, certified health coach Noemie Mooney explains why nearly half of workers globally are burned out and why individual wellness fixes can't solve what's structurally broken at work, drawing on BCG's 2024 burnout research, Singapore Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon's "push factors versus...
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Why Fixing People Backfires
⚡ Most habit advice tells you what to add. I help you subtract first, so your habits actually survive real life. Join 2,000+ burned-out humans learning evidence-based behaviour change without toxic wellness, hustle culture, or self-help BS. I’m Noemie Mooney, ACE Certified Health Coach…
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⚡️ My First Live: Spring Healthy Habits + Q&A
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Why You Can't Tell If You're Hungry, Tired, or Anxious
‘Listen to your body’ is the most repeated and least useful phrase in wellness. In this episode, certified health coach Noemie Mooney explains interoception, the science of reading your own body signals, why type A overachievers get it wrong, and the 60-second check-in that rebuilds the skill.…
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Sleep Anxiety: The Counterintuitive Fix That Works
The 8-hour sleep rule is a myth, catching up on weekends doesn't work, and the technique that actually helped is counterintuitive: try to stay awake. In this episode, certified health coach Noemie Mooney shares how 3 weeks of teaching across timezones wrecked her sleep, and the evidence-based…
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Why Everything Feels So Hard (It's Not Just You)
The world is simultaneously on fire and deeply, profoundly ridiculous, and somehow you're supposed to just keep going. In this episode, certified health coach Noemie Mooney shares what collective burnout actually looks like, why looking away doesn't help either, and the 4 research-backed things...
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SMART Goals Don't Work: A Guy at a Water Company Ruined Yours
Do SMART goals actually work? No. A 2022 systematic review published in Health Psychology Review analysed 147 studies on goal-setting in health contexts and found zero evidence that SMART goals outperform other approaches. In this episode, certified health coach Noemie Mooney breaks down why the...
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The Audacity of Your Own Brain
You’re having a perfectly fine day and then your brain decides to ruin it. “You’re falling behind.” “This isn’t going to work.” “Everyone’s figured this out except you.” It arrives with zero evidence but total certainty, and because it sounds like you, you believe it. This week, we’re pulling…
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🎧 3 Books the Wellness Industry Doesn't Want You to Read
I got conned by a bestselling author and I didn’t even see it coming. She was on one of the biggest podcasts in the world, super confident, full of bold claims about nutrition, and I bought her book before the episode was over. Within chapters I knew something was off. The wellness space is…
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The Life Audit You've Been Avoiding
I’ve been working on something for a while now, and this week I’m doing something I’ve never done before: giving you a full lesson from my brand new course, right here on the podcast. This is Lesson 1 of the MAKE SPACE Method™. It’s called The B******t Audit, and it’s the exercise my coaching...
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The One Thing Nobody Tells You to Do First
I want you to think about the last time something in your life wasn’t working. What did you do? You tried to add something. An app. A routine. A 30-day challenge. Because that’s what we all do. But there’s a reason it never works. In this episode, I’m breaking down additive bias, why the wellness...
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Stop Planning for a Person Who Doesn't Exist
I made spectacular plans for this week from my hotel room in Colombia. Gym every morning. Eat well. Batch all my podcast episodes. I’ve done maybe 20% of that list. Sound familiar? In this episode, I’m breaking down why our plans always fall apart, the science behind the hot-cold empathy gap, and...
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Why Being Hard on Yourself Isn't Working
I spent most of my 30s in a relationship with someone wildly unreliable. Someone who made promises every Sunday and broke them by Wednesday. That person was me. And the worst part wasn’t the failing, it was how I spoke to myself afterwards. In this episode, I’m breaking down why self-criticism...
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Stop Waiting for Clarity. Start Moving.
We’ve been sold a story: the visionary founder who “always knew,” the coach who found her calling after one retreat, the career changer with a single crystallising moment. Great stories. Mostly b******t. In this episode, I’m sharing why waiting for clarity keeps you stuck, what my gloriously…
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You're Ready. Or Are You?
I spent two years wanting to stop drinking before I actually stopped. Turns out, wanting to change and being ready to change aren’t the same thing, and that distinction would’ve saved me years of shame spirals. In this episode, I’m breaking down the six stages of change, why you’re probably using...
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Why Doing Less Is Your 2026 Power Move
SHOW NOTES Why Doing Less Is Your 2026 Power Move It’s still only January and already there’s just... so much. So much content, so much news, so many opinions and notifications demanding your attention. You’re a normal human trying to process an inhuman amount of input. And it’s exhausting. In…
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What If Consistency Wasn’t About Trying Harder?
What if consistency wasn’t about trying harder? This episode came from a very real place. I’m recording it from Brazil, a month into a year of travel, with my once-solid routines completely blown up. And it reminded me of something I teach all the time, but still needed to relearn the hard way.…
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Already Feeling Behind? Good.
Are you already feeling behind this January? Everyone’s posting their big 2026 goals while you’re just trying to get through the week. Here’s the truth: that voice telling you to do more isn’t telling you the truth. And I have evidence. In this episode, I’m sharing why rest isn’t the obstacle to…
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Finish the Year Steady, Not Strong
Ever feel pressured to “finish the year strong” while you’re already running on empty? In this episode, I’m challenging that narrative and sharing why finishing steady might be exactly what you need this December. Join 900+ readers getting the 5-min newsletter to design a life that actually feels...
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The Wellness Trends I'm Leaving Behind in 2025
Before we begin: if you’re already nodding along to the title, I’m launching something for people who are done with New Year resolutions but want to start the year with energy, clarity and momentum! The Anti-Resolution Reset drops January 1st and pre-orders are open now at 50% off, only $48…
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3 Ways to Do Gratitude That Don't Suck
If gratitude journaling has ever felt like a chore, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down why traditional gratitude practices stop working and sharing three evidence-based alternatives that actually boost your wellbeing without the toxic positivity. Why Gratitude Journaling Stops Working I...
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How to Not Abandon Yourself This December
In this episode, I’m getting real about why December feels so much harder than it should. I break down the biology behind holiday burnout, why we keep making the same mistakes every year, and how to get through the season without completely abandoning yourself in the process. No toxic positivity,...
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Keeping Promises to Yourself (Even When No One’s Watching)
This week marks six months (26 weeks straight) of publishing my podcast and my newsletter. Half a year of showing up through work, travel, illness, and mood swings. And here’s the thing: I’m not doing this because thousands of people are waiting for it or because I’m topping any charts. I’m doing...
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When Self-Improvement Becomes Self-Destruction
Last year, I did something shocking: I stopped therapy. Not because I was magically healed, but because I’d become tired of constantly looking inward. Every moment needed analysing, every feeling required processing, and I’d forgotten how to just exist. That’s when I realised something crucial:...
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I'm Scared Shitless (And Doing It Anyway)
What scares you more: the thing you might fail at, or never trying at all? In six weeks, I’m packing a suitcase and flying one-way to Buenos Aires for a year-long Latin American adventure. Am I terrified? Absolutely. Am I doing it anyway? Abso-f*****g-lutely. Today, I’m sharing how to take action...
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My Calendar Said Work. My Brain Said No.
GPS vs Compass: Why Your Perfect System Is Actually Keeping You Stuck Have you ever had a perfectly planned day completely fall apart, and instead of pivoting, you just... froze? I had this happen last Tuesday, and it made me realise something huge: we're all stuck in GPS mode when what we…
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Stop Asking If You're an Alcoholic. Ask This Instead
Important Note: If you're drinking heavily every day or experience withdrawal symptoms, please speak with a healthcare provider before making changes. This advice, based on my own personal experience, is for people questioning their relationship with alcohol, not for managing physical dependence....
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Ready Is A Decision, Not A Feeling
How to Take Action Before You're Prepared What if I told you that waiting to feel ready is just another way of staying stuck? In this episode, I'm sharing what happened when I stopped waiting for confidence and started making decisions anyway—including how I ended up DJing at the Singapore Grand...
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Why it's so hard to make friends as grown-ups (and how to fix it)
If you've ever felt digitally connected but physically lonely, this episode is for you. I'm diving into why making friends as adults feels impossible and sharing three practical strategies to build real connection in 2025—no awkwardness required. The Friendship Recession Is Real Here's something…
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From Digital Consumer to Digital Curator
Before we dive in, if you’d like a structured way to tackle your relationship with your phone? I’ve created a free 7-Day Digital Curator’s Toolkit that walks you through exactly how to reclaim 2 hours daily with practical worksheets and daily exercises. Download it at...
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Choosing Connection over Correction
📖 If you prefer to read the essay, click here. Have you ever found yourself in a conversation with a friend or family member that felt completely disconnected from reality? This will I share a personal rule, "don't argue with stupid", and explore what happens when that rule is challenged by...
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Your Brain vs. Your Goals: 4 Ways to Win Every Time
In today's episode, we're unpacking why your good intentions often keep failing: your brain tends to resist positive changes. The Real Reason Your Habits Often Keep Failing Research suggests your brain isn't being lazy, it's actually doing what it evolved to do. When you try to change your...
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Fire Your Inner Troll: Why Shame Never Works
Ever caught yourself thinking that your inner critic is actually helping you? I used to believe that too. But here’s the truth: that voice isn’t a coach, it’s a troll, and shame has never been an effective long-term motivator. In this episode, I share the science behind why shame doesn’t work…
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🎧 The French Do It Better
🍂 Join the September challenge! ➡️ https://go.unwritten.coach/15 September has a secret most people overlook. It is actually the best time to transform your life. Forget January resolutions that fizzle out by February. This is when your brain and body are wired for change. In this episode, I’ll...
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🎧 From AI Anxiety to AI Advantage
AI Anxiety Is Real. Here's How to Beat It. The first time I asked an AI to write something for me, I felt two things: complete awe and sheer panic. Sound familiar? In this episode, I'm getting to the heart of what's really driving AI anxiety and sharing my personal strategies for moving from fear...
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🎧 Stop Earning Joy. Start Using It.
Last week I snorted oat milk latte out of my nose from laughing so hard at brunch with my girlfriend. It was the first proper belly laugh I'd had in weeks, and it hit me like a reset button for my entire nervous system. If you're a high-achieving professional who's forgotten how to prioritise joy...
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🎧 Reclaim Your Brain. It’s Being Robbed.
Last year, I got a screen time notification that literally made me gasp: 18 hours on Instagram in one week while I was trying to build my business. If you're feeling scattered, unfocused, and frustrated with yourself, you're not broken, your brain is being systematically robbed, and I'm going to...
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🎧 Stop doing these 3 things (seriously)
The Subtraction Method: Stop These 3 Things to Design a Life You Actually Love Most wellbeing advice tells you to add more. More habits. More routines. More structure. But what if the real breakthrough comes from what you stop doing? In this episode of Unwritten Potential, we explore the science…
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🎧 Overthinking? Let's fix that!
🎁 Free Resource: Grab the Overthinker's Toolkit, a printable guide with all 7 tools to keep on hand when your brain won’t shut up: 👉 https://stan.store/NoemieMooney Episode Summary What keeps you up at night? In this episode, I’m getting personal, and practical, about something that robs us of...
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🎧 Toxic Wellness: Unfollow, Unsubscribe, Unbothered
⚡️ Join my newsletter! Every week, I help 100+ burnt-out high achievers ditch unwanted habits and design a life they're obsessed with. Actionable, easy, BS-free, and science-based. Let's gooooo! Your weekly badass habit & wellbeing upgrade: science, fun, zero BS - delivered every Thursday:...
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🎧 July is the New January: Your Summer Reset
Summer is here – messy, glorious, and the perfect time to check in with yourself. This week, I’m mixing it up. This isn’t just an episode to listen to – it’s a mini coaching session you’ll do with me. We’re at the halfway point of 2025. Maybe your routines are all over the place, you’re…
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🎧 Breathe, B***h: Mindfulness for Real Life
You don’t need a retreat in Bali or a perfect morning routine to feel calm and present. In this episode, I share a no-nonsense approach to mindfulness for busy, real life. Learn how to ditch the wellness perfectionism and bring tiny, sustainable micro-moments of calm into your day. 3 Key…
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🎧 Bounce Back from Burnout (without burning it all down)
Ever had a moment where everything on the outside looks great, but inside you feel completely flat? In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story that still hits hard. The morning after a huge work celebration, I woke up feeling totally empty. No energy. No spark. Just this heavy stillness. At…
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🎧 Unf*ck Your Sleep
Tired but wired? Struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up feeling remotely human? You’re not alone — and no, lavender oil isn’t enough. In this episode, we’re ditching the wellness fluff and getting to the root of why your sleep is broken — and exactly how to fix it. We’re talking sleep...
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🎧 Tiny Habits, Big Transformation
Struggling to stay consistent with your healthy habits? Feeling like you just need more willpower or motivation? This episode will flip that idea on its head. In Tiny Habits, Big Results, I break down the real reason most habits don’t stick — and it’s not what you think. It’s not discipline. It’s...
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🎧 Don't Believe Everything You Think!
Cognitive Distortions – Don’t Believe Everything You Think! Have you ever got a thumbs-up emoji reply and instantly thought, 'Ugh, they must be mad at me'? Or missed one workout and started telling yourself, 'I'll never stick to anything'? If, like me, you have, then this episode is for you!…
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🎧 This Isn't Sparta. It's Thursday, and You're Tired
Ever felt like you’re failing at life just because your morning didn’t start with a 5am ice bath and a green smoothie? Yeah, same. Some days you’re in the flow. Other days you’re eating cereal for dinner in yesterday’s gym kit, wondering what day it is. And both are normal. But in the age of...
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🎧 Procrastination, Panic and Podcast
Procrastination, Panic and Podcast Why is it so hard to start the things that actually matter to us? So, here’s what should’ve happened: I had the whole afternoon blocked off, my shiny new mic plugged in, and my notes ready to go. The plan? Record this very first episode. The reality? Three hours...
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Science-backed ideas to cut through wellness bullsh!t and make healthy living work in the real world.For smart, sceptical people who already know plenty about health and are tired of wellness culture making it harder than it needs to be. Most health advice tells you what to do. This podcast helps you actually do it. Former queen of bad habits turned certified health coach and behaviour change specialist Noémie Mooney cuts through wellness BS with the science of how people actually change. New episodes every Friday, with solo episodes, guest interviews and deep dives. ⚡️ Subscribe at unwritten.coach/join
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