3 Ways to Make Your Life Better for Overthinkers & People Pleasers with Jackie De Crinis

The Marriage Life Coach Podcast

I’m absolutely thrilled about this episode because it’s packed with heart, wisdom, and so many nuggets of inspiration. My guest is the one and only Jackie De Crinis, a former TV executive turned life coach, who has just released her debut book, The Overthinker’s Guide to Joy. Trust me – you’ll be laughing, reflecting, and taking notes all at once.

Jackie spent decades in the high-stakes world of television, where she developed iconic shows like Suits, White Collar, Monk, and Mr. Robot. But as you’ll hear, she didn’t just curate hit series; she also navigated a deeply personal journey of listening to her intuition and creating a life of joy.

Jackie shares the behind-the-scenes magic of her career, her insights on overthinking and joy, and the transformative power of asking for help. I especially loved her story about discovering tennis, which started with her assistant insisting she get a hobby and (spoiler alert!) ultimately led to her meeting her husband of 20+ years! It’s a beautiful example of how small steps can lead to life-changing outcomes.

We also dive into some themes from her book, like why asking for help is so challenging for many of us (especially perfectionists and people pleasers) and how to start practicing asking for help without guilt or fear.

Tune into our conversation and hear more about:

• Why listening to your intuition matters

• How asking for help (even when it’s hard!) transforms your relationships AND health

• How saying "no" is deeply connected to saying "yes" to yourself and your well-being

• The importance of gratitude in relationships

• The power of prioritizing the easy steps over the hard ones

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• The Overthinker’s Guide to Joy by Jackie De Crinis

• Episode 128: Doing What Feels Right with Jackie De Crinis

• The Questions for Couples Journal

• The Marriage Mindset Makeover

• Visit Jackie's Website

• Listen to Jackie's Podcast, The Overthinker's Guide to Joy

• Connect with Jackie on Instagram