Mind Movers #43 — Jacqueline Hurst

·1 hr 11 min·5 clips

Jacqueline Hurst went from drug addiction and suicide attempts to becoming a life coach for over 9,000 clients.

The episode is an interview format hosted by Payman Langroudi and Prav Solanki on the Dental Leaders Podcast, featuring guest Jacqueline Hurst, a UK-based life coach and author. Hurst begins by recounting her difficult childhood, where her parents frequently left for America, leading to feelings of abandonment, bullying, and early substance abuse starting at age 15. She describes a decade-long descent into addiction, anorexia, and multiple suicide attempts, culminating in a rock-bottom moment in a squat where she confessed her addiction to her mother and entered recovery on August 27, 2003. The conversation shifts to Hurst's coaching philosophy, emphasizing that thoughts create feelings and that individuals can learn to manage their minds. She argues that effective life coaches need personal experience with trauma, critiquing the unregulated industry and sharing an anecdote about an ex-boyfriend who became a narcissistic coach. Hurst provides practical advice, such as becoming conscious of thoughts, journaling, and challenging negative beliefs, with 'I'm not good enough' identified as the most common limiting thought among clients. The hosts and guest explore related topics, including parenting styles, the impact of technology on children, addiction stigma, and the work of Dr. Gabor Maté. Hurst discusses her views on relationships, noting that people often choose partners resembling parents and that self-work is crucial. The episode also touches on societal issues like toxic masculinity, dating challenges, and the pursuit of external validation through social media. Hurst reflects on her father's recent death, emphasizing the importance of presence and peace as ultimate measures of success. The interview concludes with her sharing contact details and future plans, including a potential second book.

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A grounded recovery conversation that turns mindset into a practical route toward self-knowledge.

Jacqueline Hurst's story gives this episode a clear emotional spine: a move from addiction, anorexia, and self-destruction toward a life shaped by mindset work.

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Press play when you want a straight-talking reset on addiction, self-destruction, and learning to take back control of your mind.

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