Ascend with Courtney Smith

What is it really like to deliver babies for a living while raising your own family? In this conversation with Midtown Toronto mom and Sunnybrook Hospital family physician Dr. Emilie Boucher, we talk about her journey into medicine, the realities of modern childbirth, and her honest perspective on vaginal births versus C-sections. Emily opens up about motherhood, her personal strengths and struggl...

Today we're interviewing Dr. Alexa Hecht on her extensive eye care best practices, tips and advice. Follow her on instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr.alexahecht/ Find her at Bayvirew Vision on Bayview in Leaside!

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📍 Timestamped Show Notes: 00:00 - Introduction & Podcast Journey Courtney's gratitude for Gary's mentorship The hardest parts of starting a podcast Overcoming fear and taking action 13:40 - The Power of Community Over Courses Why community is "courses 2.0" The infrastructure required for real connection Building Creator Method's ecosystem 17:24 - Personal Brand & Ide...

In this episode, we sit down with Himali Vatsraj, a beloved kindergarten teacher at Bessborough Public School, one of the most sought-after elementary schools in Leaside and a highly coveted school catchment in Midtown Toronto. We dive deep into early childhood education and the realities of transitioning young children into the school system. Himali shares practical, grounded insight on how paren...

In part two of my conversation with a pediatrician, we dive into two of the most misunderstood areas of toddlerhood: playroom design and discipline. If you’ve ever felt like consequences “aren’t working,” or you’re constantly correcting behavior that seems developmentally normal, this episode will completely reframe how you see your child. We unpack why traditional consequences and punishment don’...

Welcome back to Ascend with Courtney Smith. Today, I’m joined by Dr. Ari Singer, a fellow Midtown mom and pediatrician specializing in child development, with extensive experience supporting neurodivergent children. Dr. Singer is deeply grounded in the science of how children’s brains actually develop, and she is unapologetically focused on what is developmentally appropriate, not what is socially...

Welcome to  Ascend with Courtney Smith , a podcast designed for high achievers who want to live with clarity, confidence, and purpose. I’m  Courtney Smith , a  Midtown Toronto Realtor, wife and mom, and this show is about transformation, connection , and becoming the next version of yourself. In this solo kickoff episode, I’m introducing you to the world of  Ascend —why I created it, what it stand...