Tell Me Immediately

• Postpartum Depression (10 years later)

  It's her oldest's 10th birthday which means she’s been a mom for a decade, and Colleen takes a look back at her viral Scary Mommy post from ten years ago about her struggle with postpartum depression. This episode isn’t really about kids, though. It’s about what nobody told her when she became a mom. It’s about postpartum depression, identity loss, brain chemistry, rage crying, and the relief of finally realizing ohhhh wait, I’m not broken… I just need sleep and probably a Prozac prescription.Colleen reads an essay she wrote 10 years ago (that went viral on Scary Mommy) called “Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me About the Darkness,” and then reflects on the human she’s become since. If you’ve ever felt like you were drowning in early motherhood—or just life in general—you’ll feel seen, heard, and slightly more normal after this one.

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• Calling BS on the Coaching Industry

  Colleen Nichols is back with the 10th episode of Tell Me Immediately—a milestone that apparently most podcasts don’t reach (so cue the confetti 🎉). In true Colleen fashion, this episode is a mix of practical life advice, business wisdom, and a healthy dose of calling out internet nonsense.The meat and potatoes of the episode: Why People Keep Falling for Overpriced Coaching ScamsThe rise of coaching refugees—entrepreneurs who spent $10K, $25K, even $50K on coaching that did nothing but make them feel bad.The problem with viral coaches selling success without proving they can replicate results for others.The truth about those flashy “I made $200K this month” posts (aka, let’s talk about profit vs. revenue).Growth vs. Engagement: What Actually Makes You Money OnlineWhy virality ≠ success and how chasing views can actually tank your business.The importance of engagement over audience size (because a room full of the wrong people = crickets, not cash).How to spot marketing tactics designed to impress you rather than actually help you.Oh, and wear Colleen buys her favorite athleisure dresses for spring and summer (because, you know, priorities) The athletic dresses I'm talking about: this onethis one, toookay, and this oneSome coaches who I think are legit AF and worth your time, energy, and money:@abigailpeugh@the_no_bs_newyorker@zeeslingsby@shannonmckinstrie@emilyschwalbach@[email protected]@contentwithelyse@allieireeves@danielle_onthedaily And @me -- because I think I'm legit AF and have the reputation to back it up. If you're ready to join DSGC, click HERE.

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• I Can Talk to Dead People

  This episode of Tell Me Immediately is a ride—so buckle up. We're covers period parties (yep, that’s a thing), telepathic communication, and the fact that I can apparently talk to dead people. Casual.What’s Inside This Episode?💃 Period Parties?!  Are we celebrating or oversharing? Would teenage you have survived your mother throwing one of these? (Absolutely not.)🧠 The Telepathy Tapes: Have you heard of this podcast? Turns out, nonverbal autistic children and young adults might be telepathically communicating with each other. Across the world. Without ever meeting. It's life changing. 👻 Oh, Also—Talking to Dead People. No, really. It started after my dad passed, and now I occasionally get full-on spirit messages for people. It happened again this week. Twice. So naturally, I’m questioning everything I know about reality and wondering how one “practices” mediumship. Do I need a mentor? A business card? A ghost hotline? (Help.)If you’ve ever questioned the limits of consciousness, debated whether we’re really alone, or just want to hear me process the absolute weirdness of my life—this episode is for you.

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• Why People Actually Unfollow You (and What Makes Them Stay)

  Ever wondered why people hit that “unfollow” button on Instagram? Or what actually keeps them engaged and invested in your content? In this episode of Tell Me Immediately, I break down the surprising (and brutally honest) responses from my Instagram community about what makes them love or leave an account. Spoiler alert: It’s got nothing to do with having perfect skin, a size-four waist, or a laundry-free house.We dive into:- The #1 reason people unfollow (and why it’s not personal)- Why too much perfection is actually hurting your brand- The overwhelming demand for authenticity, relatability, and humor- The small, silly things holding you back from showing up as yourself- How naming your insecurities out loud can skyrocket your connection and engagementIf you've ever overthought what to post, worried about judgment, or wondered if authenticity is just a buzzword—this episode is for you.Resources & Links:📖 Don’t Make It Weird: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Being Human on the Internet📲 Follow me on Instagram: @NoShameSalesGame🎤 Want to sponsor my in-person retreat in October? Slide into my DMs!💡 Join Digital Sales Growth CommunityJoin the Conversation:What’s your “dandruff moment”? That tiny thing you’re overthinking that’s keeping you from showing up online? Share your thoughts in my DMs or tag me in your stories @NoShameSalesGame.

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• Working & Trying Not to be a Sh*tty Mom

  In today’s episode, Colleen dives into a highly requested topic—how to balance motherhood and a successful career. Colleen gets real about navigating different seasons of life, prioritizing herself outside of motherhood, and ditching the pressure to “do it all.”From her corporate career ambitions to becoming a stay-at-home mom (and realizing it wasn’t for her), to running a thriving business while raising three boys, Colleen shares how she structures her days, the importance of delegation, and the mindset shifts that made all the difference. Whether you’re a mom, future mom, or just someone trying to juggle all the things, this episode is your permission slip to figure it out your way.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:✅ The evolving identity shifts that come with motherhood✅ Why Colleen thought she’d be a corporate queen forever (until she didn’t)✅ The reality of being a stay-at-home mom and why it wasn’t fulfilling for her✅ How she manages her time as a business owner and mom of three✅ Why delegating (and paying for help) is a game-changer✅ Giving yourself permission to do motherhood your way✅ The truth about different seasons of life and why they don’t last foreverLinks: 🔗  Come hang out on Instagram @noshamesalesgame🔗 Check out Digital Sales Growth Community

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