Ask Margot
Ask Margot
Margot De Cotesworth
Looking for direction, clarity, or a fresh way to approach a problem that’s been weighing on you? Ask Margot is the calm, insightful voice of Margot De Cotesworth - clinical hypnotherapist, coach, and author of books on life and relationships - and Margot is here to help you. Margot explores real listener questions with honesty, compassion, and practical guidance that you can use right away. Whether you’re navigating relationships, big decisions, or everyday challenges, Margot offers perspective that helps you breathe, reflect, and take the next step. If you have a question or dilemma, Ask Margot. All correspondence is completely confidential, and no names are used on the programme. Send your questions to: Coast Access Radio: [email protected] Directly to Margot: [email protected] Or via post: Coast Access Radio Level 1, 9 Mahara Place Waikanae 5036
Faith, Self-Doubt & Being ‘Too Much’
How impossible is it to believe in God? What do you do when people tell you you're "too much"? And how can hidden subconscious standards keep us stuck in self-doubt? Margot explores faith, self-acceptance, and practical ways to stop second-guessing yourself and move forward with confidence. Margot is our go to for life problems. Listeners are encouraged to write in with a problem they are stuck on, and we will “Ask Margot” to provide sound, real and insightful advice. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Jun 24
27 min
Motivation, Faith & Living in the Present
In this episode, we explore some of the deeper questions around what drives us and how we make sense of the world. From asking whether money is the only true motivator, to reflecting on why prayer doesn’t always seem to be answered, we step into conversations that don’t have simple explanations. We also take a look at understanding “The Word” and what it can mean in everyday life, along with how to stay grounded and present in the moment. Margot is our go to for life problems. Listeners are encouraged to write in with a problem they are stuck on, and we will “Ask Margot” to provide sound, real and insightful advice. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Jun 10
26 min
Navigating Reactions, Mental Health & Finding Guidance
In this episode, Margot unpacks the moments that can feel hardest to navigate. From learning how to deal with reactive people without escalating the situation, to exploring whether depression can feel similar to addiction, we sit in the grey areas that don’t always have clear answers. We also touch on the idea of finding guidance from the Universe, and round things out with some clever, practical tips for packing smarter for your next trip. Margot is our go to for life problems. Listeners are encouraged to write in with a problem they are stuck on, and we will “Ask Margot” to provide sound, real and insightful advice. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
May 27
28 min
Knowing When to Stay or Let Go
In this episode, Margot gets into the questions that don’t have easy answers. From learning when to accept something as it is versus finding the courage to change it, to the complicated pull of going back to an ex... Margot unpacks the emotional grey areas we all face. We also explore how to tell if a first date is actually worth a second, what to do when money suddenly shows up in your life, and, surprisingly, what your fridge might reveal about you.Margot is our go to for life problems. Listeners are encouraged to write in with a problem they are stuck on, and we will “Ask Margot” to provide sound, real and insightful advice. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
May 13
28 min
How Language Shapes Us, Dating Red Flags, and Taking Back Control
How much does language influence who we are and how others see us? Margot explores the powerful role words play in shaping identity and perception, along with how to recognise when a first date may not deserve a second. We also look at how small but meaningful changes can help you regain a sense of control and direction in your life. Insightful, practical guidance to help you reflect, reset, and move forward with confidence. Margot is our go to for life problems. Listeners are encouraged to write in with a problem they are stuck on, and we will “Ask Margot” to provide sound, real and insightful advice. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Apr 29
29 min
Moving Beyond “I Can’t”, Letting Go of the Past, and Standing in Your Own Truth
In this episode, Margot responds to listener questions about how to keep moving forward when everything feels stuck, how to handle it when someone assumes the worst of you, and the tricky balance of lending money or working with friends and family. She also explores what it really means to move on from trauma, and why progress doesn’t always look the way we expect. A thoughtful conversation about resilience, boundaries, and finding a way forward when things feel uncertain. Margot is our go to for life problems. Listeners are encouraged to write in with a problem they are stuck on, and we will “Ask Margot” to provide sound, real and insightful advice. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Apr 15
29 min
Gratitude, Tough Love and What Really Matters in Life
In this episode, Margot explores how our thoughts can shape both our mindset and physical wellbeing, and why taking control of them matters. Responding to listener questions, she shares practical ways to break out of a slump, how simple gratitude can shift your state instantly, and why “tough love” needs to be personal to truly work. The conversation also looks at what really matters in life beyond success, and a simple approach to teaching children healthy money habits through giving, spending and saving. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Apr 1
29 min
Choice, The System and Long Happy Relationships
This week we answer questions about chemical imbalance and wellbeing, changing the patterns we keep choosing, how much influence the system really has over us and the key to a long and happy relationship. Margot is our go to for life problems. You're encouraged to write in with a problem you're stuck on, and we will “Ask Margot” to provide sound, real and insightful advice. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Mar 18
29 min
The Blue Zone, and Is Love Enough?
This episode we cover questions about longevity in the Blue Zone, whether love is enough, what to ask to be sure you know what really makes your partner tick, how to combat doubt and the 5 love languages in burrito speak. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz
Mar 4
28 min
The Blue Zone and Living Happily Ever After
This week we answer questions about how to live in the Blue Zone, what to do to live happily ever after with your other half, how to deal with friends who don't like it when you do well and how to get rid of money limitations. Margot is our go to for life problems. You're are encouraged to write in with a problem you're stuck on, and we will “Ask Margot” to provide sound, real and insightful advice. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Feb 18
29 min
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