Chasing Courage

The year 2020 impacted us all and for my guest and friend, Amy Traugh, it changed her life. Amy took a voluntary furlough from a career in physical therapy to home school her children during that time and then build her first business. In this conversation we discuss that journey of building her first successful business which in turn helped her discover an even deeper passion, empowering women wi...

What started in the middle of the pandemic is finally, 3 years later, going to get my full time and attention again... well as much time and attention as a mom of two who also works part time can give lol This podcast has always meant so much to me, even as I have started other podcasts, started a business, etc. I could never fully step away. So now here we are again for a 3rd go around, for the 3...

In this episode I sit down in my home office with my husband :) This conversation is actually our 2nd time recording a podcast together, if you wish to check out the first go back to Episode 31: My favorite story: OURS In this episode Rob answers questions surrounding my career path and his take on my first year in full-time Entrepreneurship. We discuss: At what point did Rob know that I had no id...

I am so excited to share this time management method / idea that came to me last week. In real time I've only been practicing it for a few days but I wanted to put this out there for you all to try ALONG with me, because while it ultimately may NOT work for me, it may be just the mindset or structure shake up that you needed. The basis concept is dividing up your day into 4 quarters with a hal...

Jen is a wife, mother and RN but what we are talking about today is how she helps women stop worrying about money and create a plan so they can start living the life they truly desire. From budgeting and saving, to dreaming and goal setting, Jen works with her clients to create an abundant life, in money and in mindset.  If you are someone who thinks you have a money problem, listen in If you are...

So many of you shared with me that you struggle with comparison and or the fear of missing out. ...and in tune with that, for today's episode, I do some story-telling surrounding a hard decision that I made to opt out of one event in order to attend another. Are you in a place in your life or business where you are having to choose between 2 or 3 things? Are you comparing what you are or ARENT doi...

Ready to go to church in the middle of the week? Today's interview is one that if you don't have goosebumps around/ by minute 21-24 I will be SHOCKED ;) Join me as a sit down with the owner of a BODY by Erica, a Holistic Wellness Spa in Sandusky Ohio. Erica Taylor is a friend and local entrepreneur who is working full-time as a HR specialist for the city WHILE ALSO participating on boards and buil...

Ashley Stahl is a career coach, podcast host, keynote speaker and the author of You Turn, one of the BEST books I've ever read on clarity in choosing your career path < in my opinion! I was humbled and OVER the moon excited when I asked Ashley to come onto my podcast after reading her book and she agreed, she also saw it was my birthday and sent me a Happy Birthday voice memo, I...

Do you ever find yourself creating an exit plan before you enter, before you begin?  Have you wanted to leave a job that you have worked in for years? Do you desire to move to another state and start over? If you have felt or experienced any of the above this interview may resonate with you. Writer, podcaster, High School English Teacher, avid reader, wife, dog mom + most importantly my friend, Me...

"My child is, my children are my world" Have you heard this said before, have you read it on a social media posts or seen it inside of a Pinterest quote? I know I have.  + both before I had a child or my own and now that I do have an almost 5 year old with another on the way, that saying doesn't resonate with me, it actually gives me anxiety.  This is solely my opinion but if any part of...

Have you ever felt like when the rest of the world goes right you want to go left? Like everyone is on this bandwagon but something is just telling you to not get on it? Maybe you are someone who truly has it in her heart to have many kids, a big family or maybe you are a woman who is child-free by choice? In a society like we live in today any of the above can be considered "going against th...

Yes you could run a marathon, yes you could scale your business, yes you could make a homemade gift for the housewarming party you are going to.  BUT SHOULD YOU? You maybe have run a marathon in the past, you maybe in able to fit the marathon into your schedule but is it during your child's busy season at school?  You could scale your business, take on another client but you also could m...

I'm coming in with some spice today! Get ready to go to church on a Friday! This episode contains > 3 Hard Truths I'm accepting from from the podcast, Straight Up Episode 162 > Stop Playing God 1. Sometimes our plans have to FAIL so that God's plan can PREVAIL 2. Have you PRAYED about it as much as you have COMPLAINED about it 3. This may not be meant for you to CARRY, it may be meant for yo...

After 14 months away from this podcast we are back.  I spent a year pouring into another podcast, Confetti Worthy Women, totally go check out the content there! BUT I'm being drawn back to Courage, to mental health to motherhood and personal development as my focus.  I will be here weekly again throughout 2023 on this podcast, on all platforms to pour into you and into myself all things...

I'll tell you what, when I recorded episode #46 I truly didn't think it would be almost 6 months before I recorded again. But it was and it was for the best. In this episode I give you some more insight as to what I have been working on during my time off and I introduce you to my new company, Confetti Worthy and my new podcast, The Dream Driven Mama. To all of you who ever tuned into Chasing Cour...

Vicky Huff is one fierce female!! Vicky and I met online in a personal development community and podcasting course, SheGoes Podcasting with Kacia Fitzgerald.  Vicky lives in Houston Texas. She is married and a mama to two littles, 3 and (almost) 2 years old. And in addition to that she also.... is a Skincare Rep for Veribella Has an Online Boutique: Closet Candy Does Hair and lashes locally i...

I'm going through a season of change, a period of time where my patience is being tested and my priorities are shifting.  If you are going through some uncertainty right now, or if you feel like you are super confused or if you just don't want to feel like you are the only person who is a hot mess express than press play.  I wish I had some tips for you but I don't because I am in the th...

Sam is a Registered Dietitian who is anti diet culture and resides in Florida.  Sam uses her Instagram platform to educate followers on intuitive eating and encourages them to approach hunger from a place of self-trust.  In this interview we explore the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist. Same shares her definition of intuitive eating and how you can get curious about it a...

We got a fierce one today! Are things good but you want great? Is there a burning in your belly that you want more out of your career? Does your gut tell you that your relationship(s) could be turned up a notch? I f so, t han this one is for you! Quotes "You don't have to fit in the box that the world has created for you" "If it's in you (a dream, a goal, a gut feeling) it's there for a reason" "P...

What do you do when you have had a bad day? When work has stressed you out or your to do list is just too overwhelming? Do you reach for a glass of wine, binge eat, scroll on social to zone out...? We all have things that we do to cope with hard or tough feelings, but it's important to choose positive over negative coping mechanisms. DUH Courtney! i know i know, just press play on this episode to...

In this BONUS episode you will hear: What it means to subscribe to a podcast How to leave a review within apple podcasts The OFFICIAL launch date for the Chasing Courage membership community!! What is self-trust? Do you keep or more commonly; break promises you make to yourself? Resources How to Stop Feeling Like SHIT by Andrea Owen The children's book about filling buckets that I mention > How...

no intro, no extro ….just some real, transparent words and thoughts from myself to my almost 3 year old son.  He won't listen to this message anytime soon. But one day, when I feel the moment is right I will have him listen and I hope and I pray that it gives him the reassurance of how much I love him, despite my short comings as a mother. I hope that it captures how truly hard but also how i...

Claude Racine Valinsky was born outside of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She began dancing at the age of 7 and moved to the states (AZ) with her family when she was 8. At 20 years old Claude moved to LA to pursue dance; some of the credits to her name include: touring with Avril Lavigne, appearing in music videos for everyone from JLo, Chris Brown and Blink 182. She has been in musicals such as the Te...

Park, Reverse, Neutral & Drive What gear are you currently selecting for your life? Drive - the only transmission position most people select for forward progress Reverse (Verb) - to move backward (Noun) - a complete change of direction or action Neutral - a disengaged position of gears in which the engine is disconnected from the driven parts Park (Verb - as it pertains to motoring) - to brin...

I am sooo happy to be back with you all!!! 6 weeks was too long! But we have a heavy topic to talk about today... Binge Eating Disorder. I'll let you listen for all of the details but here are the 2 lists that I work through throughout the episode as well as the websites and books referenced. A BED episode occurs when at least 3 of the following 5 things happen: Consuming food faster than normal C...