What happens when your job becomes your entire identity? For many high-achievers, the line between a strong work ethic and a work addiction can become blurry, leading to burnout and a disconnect from what truly matters.

Imagine building your identity around being "good at work" since elementary school, only to realize that the success you chased left you feeling empty and anxious. This was the reality for today’s guest, Kyle Elliott. He turned his personal struggle with work addiction and mental health into a powerful mission as a trauma-informed coach, helping people navigate their careers with authenticity and intention.

Kyle's journey from workaholic to finding a balanced, value-driven life was his "Hey, Wait" moment. He discovered that true success isn't just about performance, but about aligning your work with your most authentic--most fabulous--self.

In this episode, Kyle talks about:
► His personal story of work addiction and the "aha" moment that changed everything.
► What it means to be a trauma-informed career coach and how trauma can show up in our work.
► How to define and practice authenticity in the workplace without compromising your well-being.
► Actionable tools to find career clarity and manage stress, including his "Next Job Manifestation Guide."

To learn more about Kyle Elliott, visit his website at https://caffeinatedkyle.com

To get free actionable tools for your career, visit https://caffeinatedkyle.com/freebies/

And to stay connected with Jay, head over to jaymoonfields.com and follow along on Instagram. If you have a question for the podcast, send it in. You might just hear it on a future episode.

Connect with Kyle Elliott:
► Official Website: https://caffeinatedkyle.com/
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caffeinatedkyle/
► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylecromerelliott/

Connect with Jay:
► Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/
► “Yours Truly” Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching
► Jay Moon Fields’ Book “Teaching People Not Poses”: https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/
► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields/

Aging is part of the human experience, but as our bodies change, so must our approach and mindset toward caring for them.

Imagine going from being an elite athlete and coach to Olympic track and field athletes, to barely being able to move only a few years later. When you have spent your 20s identifying as strong, physical, and healthy, losing the ability to move freely can feel like a devastating loss.

That is exactly what today’s guest, Coach Ashley Selman, experienced. After having a hip replacement and going into perimenopause in her early 40's, her body began to take a turn. She needed to find a solution and eventually discovered BFR, or Blood Flow Restriction training.

BFR is something both Jay and Coach Selman have in common, and discovering it was a huge “Hey, Wait” moment for them both. It's a powerful tool not only for women navigating menopause, but for anyone with an aging body.

In this episode, Ashley talks about:

• Her path toward becoming a coach

• Blood Flow Restriction: what it is and how it works

• Women losing muscle mass sooner than men due to Human Growth Hormone
  
  

To learn more about Coach Seli and BFR, visit her company’s website at selishttps://www.selistrength.com/#via=heywait

To sign up for the Hey, Wait cohort for BFR training, visit https://www.selistrength.com/#via=heywait

And to stay connected with Jay, head over to jaymoonfields.com and follow along on Instagram. If you have a question for the podcast, send it in. You might just hear it on a future episode.

Connect with Coach Ashley Selman:

• Official Training Website:https://www.selistrength.com/#via=heywait

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selistrength

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-selman

Connect with Jay:

• Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/

• “Yours Truly” Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching

• Jay Moon Fields’ Book “Teaching People Not Poses”: https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields

Why is it so hard for so many of us… to simply be ourselves?

No one becomes a Somatic Healing Coach by accident. Learning to connect with what you feel on the inside doesn’t always come easily. For Jay, that realization began after one of the most painful experiences of her young life, separating from her first husband.

In this very special and illuminating episode of the Hey, Wait Podcast, Jay sits down with former guest Sara Rusbatch, who turns the tables by interviewing Jay about her own life experiences. Together they trace the moments of trauma and transformation that shaped Jay into the person, author, coach, and educator she is today.

In this episode, Jay talks about:

• Her childhood and feeling disconnected with her inside
• Getting married young and experiencing separation and divorce
• The value in working one-on-one with clients vs. corporate
• Her mission & her legacy
  
  

To stay connected with Jay, head over to jaymoonfields.com and follow along on Instagram. If you have a question for the podcast, send it in. You might just hear it on a future episode.

Connect with Jay:

• Official Website: https://jaymoonfields.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heywaitwithjay/
• “Yours Truly” Coaching Program: https://jaymoonfields.com/coaching
• Jay Moon Fields’ Book “Teaching People Not Poses”: https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-People-Not-Poses-Principles/dp/1478326913/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaymoonfields

Connect with Sarah Rusbatch:

• Official Website: https://sarahrusbatch.com/
• Sarah’s Book, “Beyond Booze”: https://sarahrusbatch.com/beyond-booze
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrusbatch/
• “The Women’s Wellbeing Collective” on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/342319476897067/
• Sarah’s FREE Guide, “100 Things to Do Instead of Drinking”: https://sarahrusbatch.com/free-guide-100-things-to-do-instead-of-drinking