A Rhode Island Coach Reimagines Self-Care with a New Audible Course

Self-care gets talked about a lot, but actually sticking to it is where things tend to fall apart. That’s exactly the gap Katie McDonald is stepping in to fill.

The Providence-based executive coach and professional speaker has launched Self-care Strategies: Nourish to Flourish, a new Audible Original course designed to help high-achievers move from burnout to something more sustainable. Available beginning March 19, the 16-lesson program shifts the conversation away from quick fixes and toward real accountability, offering a more grounded approach to everyday wellbeing.

“Bubble baths and bonbons aren’t going to save you from burnout,” says McDonald. “The hardest person to keep promises to is yourself. This course gives you the tools and accountability to actually show up for yourself the way you show up for everyone else.”

Instead of framing self-care as something passive, the course invites listeners into an active, practical experience. Each lesson pairs reflection prompts with behavior-based experiments across key areas like career, confidence, finances, health, relationships, and productivity. A companion workbook supports the process, helping turn insight into action.

McDonald brings more than 15 years of experience to the work, having coached leaders at organizations including Pfizer, Facebook, Fidelity Investments, and Harvard University. Her signature b.nourished framework focuses on helping clients rethink how they approach change itself, shifting from pressure and perfectionism toward curiosity and consistency.

There’s also a personal layer to the launch. McDonald, who grew up in East Greenwich and returned to Rhode Island after time in San Francisco and New York, continues to build her work around helping people find balance without stepping away from ambition.

At its core, Nourish to Flourish reframes self-care as something steady and essential rather than occasional or indulgent. It’s less about checking out and more about checking in. The course is available to Audible subscribers at no additional cost, with a free downloadable workbook to guide the experience. To learn more about the course and Katie McDonald’s coaching services, visit KatieMcdonaldSpeaking.com.