Create the Courage to be Fearless

Send us Fan Mail Chronic pain is often treated like a permanent identity—but what if that assumption is wrong? In this episode, we sit down with stress management and historical trauma specialist Elizabeth Kipp, who spent decades living in severe chronic pain, was prescribed powerful medications, and was told she would never heal. Then everything changed. After entering a holistic chronic pain pro...

Send us Fan Mail If migraines are shaping your calendar, your parenting, your relationships, and even how you think about your future, this episode will change the way you see them. I’m joined by migraine freedom expert Debbie Waidl, who went from daily, debilitating migraines—and a cabinet full of medication—to more than a decade completely migraine-free. In this conversation, she shares the exac...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, a simple mistake becomes the doorway to a completely different life. Wolfgang Steiner arrived at the airport ready for a life-changing trip—only to discover his ticket was for the wrong month. With minutes ticking down, he faced a choice: turn back, or fully commit to the unknown. That moment reveals something deeper about courage, trust, and what happens when you...

Send us Fan Mail What would it feel like to move through the world with nothing between you and the ground? In this episode, I’m joined by Ken Posner—runner, writer, and financial analyst—who has completed over 100 marathons and ultramarathons, including nearly 30 barefoot, and climbed more than 600 mountains without shoes. We explore the reality of barefoot running and hiking—from the sharp pain...

Send us Fan Mail Women are being told to stay quiet, look younger, push harder and cope better—then we act surprised when burnout hits. In this episode, we sit down with TEDx speaker, naturopath, author and speaker Jennifer Jefferies, who brings over 30 years of experience to a powerful conversation about stress, exhaustion and what’s really going on in women’s bodies in midlife and beyond. We unp...

Send us Fan Mail Your calendar is full, your mind is busy, and yet something still feels missing. In this deeply grounding conversation, Emma Pruen , author of Wild Self and shamanic practitioner, explores how reconnecting with nature can help us regulate the nervous system, process grief, access intuition, and return to a more authentic way of living. We begin with Emma’s extraordinary story of c...

Send us Fan Mail Your palms sweat. Your throat tightens. You hover over “publish” or “send,” and suddenly your brain goes blank. Why does showing up feel so unsafe—and how can we move through it with courage? In this episode of Create the Courage to Be Fearless , we sit down with Cheryl B. Engelhardt , two-time Grammy-nominated composer, artist, and certified trauma-informed coach. Cheryl shares t...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond Skin Deep: How Gut, Cells, and Habits Shape True Skin Health Skin isn’t just what you see—it reflects your gut, your blood, your cells, and your daily habits. Functional skin nutrition specialist Kaia Kardmaa explains why more treatments don’t always mean better results and how building resilience is the key to lasting skin health. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why skincar...

Send us Fan Mail Sarah P. Blanchard didn’t publish her first novel until she was seventy-three—but her journey to becoming a thriller writer was anything but ordinary. In this episode, we explore how fear, curiosity, and lifelong learning shaped a path from rural farm life to writing dark, gripping mysteries. Sarah shares the bold choices that shaped her life, including leaving Massachusetts to sp...

Send us Fan Mail A voice can be silenced in a moment — and reclaimed in one too. In this powerful conversation, Tina Lembo shares her journey from being an eight-year-old silenced in choir to years of masking, starvation, secrecy, and self-criticism. What began as a classmate’s comment grew into disordered eating patterns intertwined with ADHD, impulsivity, and a deep need for control. For years,...

Send us Fan Mail What if real authority doesn’t come from working harder — but from becoming clearer about who you are? In this episode, we’re joined by Kelly Kingston — The Wellness Woman, film producer, and retreat creator — to explore identity shift, nervous system regulation, and self-led leadership. Kelly shares how she rebuilt self-trust from rock bottom using mirror mantras, embodied belief...

Send us Fan Mail What if you didn’t have to fix yourself to create the life you want? Kristen MF Clark flips the script on manifesting, self-improvement, and the pressure to be “high vibe” before anything good can happen. In this conversation, the speaker, performer, and metaphysical provocateur makes a case for trusting your lived data instead of another makeover plan. From mountain summits to ne...

Send us Fan Mail From Government Desk To Online Business at 57: A Midlife Reinvention w | Deanna Marie EP 207 At 57, after a 31-year government career, Deanna Marie walked away from the security she’d always known and built an online business of her own. In this candid conversation, she maps the real path from midlife overwhelm to clarity—without the hustle clichés or the “just believe harder” adv...

Send us Fan Mail Quiet The Food Noise: How To Stop Cravings, Balance Blood Sugar & Eat Without Obsession | Casey Weiss EP 206 Food shouldn’t feel like a constant tug-of-war. In this episode, holistic nutritionist and life coach Casey Weiss explains why “food noise” gets so loud—and how to finally quiet it without another restrictive diet. Casey shares her personal journey from secret strugglin...

Send us Fan Mail From Olympic Failure to Purpose: Jo Warwick On Human Design, Trauma, And Effortless Success | EP 105 What if the “failure” you’re still trying to outrun was actually training you for your real purpose? In this episode, Jo Warwick shares how an Olympic-level equestrian path, a life-altering accident, and deep trauma work reshaped her definition of success — and ultimately led her t...

Send us Fan Mail Anxiety Isn’t A Flaw — It’s A Nervous System Signal w/ Keith Hagar EP 204 What if anxiety isn’t something broken in your mind, but a signal from your nervous system asking for care? In this episode, Keith — founder of Holistic Brotherhood — joins us to explore how men can move from burnout, numbness, and constant “red alert” into grounded strength and real connection by working wi...

Send us Fan Mail Seeing Words: How Visual Thinking Unlocks Literacy w/ Olive Hickmott EP 203 What if reading finally clicked the moment a child learned to see words, not just sound them out? In this episode, we sit down with forensic health and learning coach Olive Hickmott to explore how visual thinking can transform literacy for dyslexic and ADHD learners—and why this simple shift has the power...

Send us Fan Mail From Diet Myths to Real Food: How Women Can Fuel Their Bodies Without Restriction w/ Meagan Murtonen EP 202  Forget the diet noise. In this episode, we sit down with holistic nutritionist and founder of That Girl Nourished , Meagan Murtonen , to unpack what actually fuels a strong, energised body—especially for women who are tired of chasing size goals and starting over every Mond...

Send us Fan Mail A Heartfelt End Of Year Wrap Up & New Year Message w/ Anita Mattu | EP 201 As we close out the year and step into a new one, we pause at Episode 201 to reflect, give thanks, and honour the community that brings Create the Courage to Be Fearless to life. This is a heartfelt end-of-year wrap-up and New Year message — a moment to slow down, recognise the quiet power of courage, a...

Send us Fan Mail Everyday Courage: Choosing Love In The Little Moments | Anita Mattu EP 200 If not now… when? In this heartfelt episode, Anita Mattu you Host explores the quiet power of everyday courage—the courage to choose love, show up, and be fully present. Through a simple story from a supermarket queue—a small act of kindness that unexpectedly comes back—Anita reminds us that love isn’t abou...

Send us Fan Mail Modern Masculinity, Vulnerability, And Men’s Leadership w/ Corey Baum | EP 199 What if the bravest thing a man can do is stop pretending he’s fine? In this powerful new episode, we sit down with Corey Baum , founder of the Evolved Men Project , to talk about modern masculinity, men’s leadership, vulnerability, integrity, brotherhood, and fatherhood . Corey shares the moments that...

Send us Fan Mail How Fixing Your Gut Balances Hormones & Makes Fat Loss Easier w/ Ashley Shields EP 198   Is your body feeling stuck, stressed, or resistant to fat loss—despite your best efforts?  Functional health practitioner Ashley Shields reveals why the gut often holds the key to balanced hormones, easier fat loss, and better energy. Ashley shares how gut inflammation, low stomach acid, s...

Send us Fan Mail How a Regulated Parent Nervous System Transforms Your Child’s Behavior w/ Dr. Ray Doktor EP 197 What if the most powerful parenting tool isn’t a script, a strategy, or a consequence — but your own nervous system? In this conversation, Dr. Ray Doktor shares how a parent’s internal state becomes the quiet teacher shaping a child’s behavior, confidence, and sense of self. We explore...

Send us Fan Mail From Corporate to Mindset Coach: Healing, NLP, and Rewriting Your Story w/ Chandni Arora EP 196 What happens when a woman finally decides to rewrite her story instead of reliving her past? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Mindset Coach and NLP Practitioner Chandni Arora , who walked away from a 19-year corporate career to heal deep grief, release limiting beliefs, and c...

Send us Fan Mail How Basketball Builds Confidence, Character & Community w/ CeJay Bromell EP 195 A packed gym, a sudden collapse, and a moment that changed everything. At seventeen, CeJay Bromell’s playing career ended—but his mission didn’t. He transformed his love for basketball into a training movement that builds confidence, discipline, and community for kids across the county. Today, NEXL...