Chasing Courage

Hey Hey!!! Big things are happening for us, yes you and I! Click play to find out how I plan to connect with you on a deeper level and build community with young women and badass moms all across the globe :) To anyone who has played a part in my journey thus far, thank you so much! Every person who I interviewed on Chasing Courage gets a special shout out in today's episode - so listen for your na...

Jamie Schoepke Resides in Fox Valley, WI and she and her husband have an (almost) 3 year old daughter. Jamie is a health nut; an online & group fitness instructor and coffee lover! Jules Philippi Resides about 30 minutes from her sister in Wisconsin. She and her husband have an (almost) 3 year old son who is just 15 days apart from his cousin. Jules is a group fitness manager and online fitnes...

This episode was inspired by an excerpt from " Seasons: A Devotional To Refresh the Weary Mom " by Heather Gilstrap Do you find that you are always rushing? in the shower, in the car, eating your food, making a to do list even when the to do list is done?! That's how I have operated for years, but FINALLY with the help of my husband, personal development and a little bit of faith I have been allow...

I got to sit down with THE Kacia Fitzgerald. If you have been around my podcast or IG for even a hot second you know that Kacia is a major inspiration in my life!! Here's a little bit about this powerhouse female >> Kacia is a vivacious entrepreneur, podcaster, speaker and life enthusiast obsessed with helping women develop mindsets that serve them by enabling them with tools and community. She is...

Bille Blake Risboskin is a certified weight loss coach and occupational therapist for children out of NY, she also happens to be a newly, #2020bride! Billie and I connected because of the SheGoes Podcasting course that we both took. I had posted within the grad community that I was looking for a pod specifically about losing weight and she shared the link with her show "Ready to Lose." The first e...

This episode was inspired by Chapter 8 of the book, You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero * We dive into 3 tips to help you find your calling, your gift, your passion, WHATEVER you want to call it!! 1. Take the FIRST step 2. Do the best wherever you're at 3. Allow your gift (passion, etc.) to change and evolve I also share how I have made pivots and changes to what it is that I feel called to do in this...

What do you get when you take 2 mamas who identify as an Enneagram 2's and are obsessed with personal growth?! THIS energy filled interview!!! Sarah Jac is a mom of 2 girls, ages 8 and 13. She is a newly wed, #covidbride, is a business owner and podcast host of Experience Life with Sarah Jac! She loves to run, read and write; she is even working on writing a book [like for real, right now!!] This...

I got to interview the most handsome man I know, my husband!! This conversation is a "highlight reel" of our story, from meeting in early 2014 to being a married for almost 4 years with a 2.5 year old. Find out ALL (Well MOST) the details about when and how we met, where we went on our first date, when we knew we loved each other, how Rob proposed, some favorite wedding day highlights and the birt...

I recorded an episode to inform ya'll that there will not be "an episode" this week lol I'm celebrating my consistency for the past 30 weeks and allowing myself some GRACE to fully embrace some family and relaxation time during this holiday season.  I hope you have a very Merry CHRISTMAS and I will be back next week on 12/30 with an interview you won't want to miss (press play for a bit more detai...

Come with me as I dive into my weight journey and the process of self love and not allowing our worth to be tied to the number on the scale QUOTES "We have to accept that our body will change in some ways as females and as mothers" "It feels good to acknowledge my thoughts & give validation to my feelings" "Bring confidence ON the journey" 2 actions to take TODAY to love your body AS IS 1. Say out...

Jen wears ALL THE HATS!!! Jen Emswiler is an entrepreneur, podcast host, writer, yoga and meditation teacher, life coach and mindfulness expert dedicated to helping individuals navigate change and live life mindfully. She is the Founder and CEO of Thought Leader, which aims to bring mindfulness to teams through short, simple and powerful techniques. Jen offers 1:1 mindful coaching sessions and con...

In this episode I share with you 10 of the podcast that I listen to (or at least try to!) on a regular basis.  In no particular order: The Rachel Hollis Podcast w/ Rachel Hollis Straight Up w/ Trent Shelton EmpowerHER w/ Kacia Fitzgerald Full Out w/ Samantha Jo Harvey The Real Marriage Podcast w/ Griffin & Heather Gilstrap Rock Your Best Life w/ Becca Halverson The Price of Avocado Toast...

Gratitude... it is so important, not only during this time of the year, but every day to be thankful and acknowledge what we are grateful for!! Do you have a gratitude practice? In this episode I share what I began doing in April of 2020 that's been soooo good for my mood and my perspective (granted I'm a human and it doesn't happen everyday!).  We also touch on how, as women and mothers especiall...

In this short episode I break down Loneliness vs. Solitude. These two synonyms can actually be very different words depending on your mindset and how you label the boxes they are in Solitude - the state of being alone (Oxford) lack of contact with people. It can have both a positive and negative effect (Wikipedia) Loneliness - of a place, the quality of being remote, isolation (Oxford) an unpleasa...

Emily Helderman is a spunky, beautiful 26 year old who resides in Columbus, OH. She has a master degree in social work and works as a crisis therapist in a well-known hospital system counseling adolescents who have struggled with or attempted suicide.  Emily also hosts a weekly podcast called The Kind Mind Project, it is a must listen for ladies looking to throw out the nasty self talk and "m...

Today's episode, an interview with my sister, takes us through her battle with addiction.  It all began at the age of 13 with alcohol, experimenting with pain medication a few years later and progressed into her 20's with heroin.  Drug addiction, or addiction of any kind is a disease. This disease tore our family apart but in some ways brought us closer together and by the GRACE of GOD K...

"Let's talk about SEX baby, let's talk about you and me!!!" lol I can't help but think of that song when I think about talking out loud to anyone (other than my husband) about sex. But seriously sex is SUCH an important and beautiful part of a marriage and unless you are some type of unicorn woman and mother you have probably gone through a season or 2 (or 3) in your marriage where intimacy was on...

Discovering that there was a couple down the street with a little boy just 1 year older than Chase (my son) was awesome, discovering that his mom and I went through some of the exact same shitty feelings when our babies were first born was so comforting and I'm so happy that we could share our highs and our lows with one another. My neighbor Melissa's story is different than mine, a woman who didn...

pssttt....Listen in for the surprise guest in today's episode ;) 3 Tips to get past your past 1. Acceptance Acceptance is the beginning of the healing process 2. Forgiveness Sometimes forgiveness is just internal  3. Gratitude  3 Tips to wish for you future but not get wrapped up in it 1. Finding the balance between dreaming of  your tomorrows while being content with today 2. Realize that you onl...

I really wanted my episode this week to be one that was positive and uplifting BUT the truth is it's not. I am not okay right now, I am really struggling and I hate to feel this way BUT I am taking the necessary steps to get help and to get better. Some days I thrive and some days (like my last 48 hours) I just survive and that's where we are right now. Prayers and good vibes are always appreciate...

In this episode a dear friend and sorority sister of mine, Katie-Jean Brintlinger, shares the story (from her perspective) on the suicide of her late spouse, Shane Brintlinger. This is a story that may cause you to shed some tears but more importantly what I hope you are left with is an acknowledgement that mental health is real and that suicide should be taken seriously. I also desire that a sens...

Every friendship (and relationship) we are in or have been in, even if only for a season, had a reason and served a specific purpose in our life. The timing and placement of friends in and out of our lives is no mistake. Let me talk you through my realization of my how and why high school girlfriends, sorority sisters and pre-marriage friends may not fit into my day to day life in real time but st...

Sometimes we have to do things we don't want to; workout, wakeup early, record the podcast, go to work, fold the laundry, the list GOES ON!!! I get it girl, I really do that's why this episode is just as much a PEP talk for myself as it is for you! We need to prepare today so we don't have to repair tomorrow! You with me?!

The Chasing Courage Podcast is all about personal development for moms. Host Courtney Wendzicki knows that you have dreams, and just because you have a tiny human to keep alive or toddler tantrums to survive, that doesn't mean you have to stop chasing those dreams. If you want to navigate the postpartum depression, turn that confidence up a notch and get back up every time you fall, LET'S do it TO...

The Chasing Courage Podcast is all about personal development for moms. Host Courtney Wendzicki knows that you have dreams, and just because you have a tiny human to keep alive or toddler tantrums to survive, that doesn't mean you have to stop chasing those dreams. If you want to navigate the postpartum depression, turn that confidence up a notch and get back up every time you fall, LET'S do it TO...