Courage to Rise

Since 2019, Courage to Rise has been a reflection of my journey. Rising from a dark night of the soul. Rebuilding my self-worth. Learning, in real time, what it means to come back to myself.   This podcast grew alongside me. It held space for the version of me who was putting herself back together. And it held space for you, too.   But eventually, if you're paying attention, you realize something...

If your morning starts with scrolling… and ends with overwhelm, this one's for you. In this episode, I'm sharing what I've been noticing in myself and in the collective: the emotional heaviness, the energetic fog, and the sneaky ways we unconsciously give our power away before the day even begins. I'll walk you through why this happens, how it impacts your nervous system and intuition, and what I'...

Have you ever affirmed so hard you thought you might pop a blood vessel and still nothing moved in your life? Welcome to manifestation burnout . In this episode, I dig into why endless affirmations can leave you exhausted and discouraged, and what actually creates change. Spoiler: White-knuckling your way through affirmations and "just affirming more/harder" isn't the way. It's about aligning your...

Sometimes the biggest growth doesn't come with fireworks — it comes quietly, in the form of nuance, micro-movements, and the kind of lessons that sneak up on you. In this episode, I share what it's looked like to hit a new "baseline" in my growth, why this current season of my life feels like the hardest one yet (even though it's also the most peaceful), and what it means when the transformation g...

In today's episode, I'm diving into a phrase I first learned through my Ashtanga yoga practice: "If you move, it will stay. If you stay, it will move." At the time, it was about holding a pose. But the longer I sat with it, the more I realized… it's about everything. Emotional pain. Physical discomfort. The hard seasons. The things we want to push away, numb, or escape. So many of us have been tau...

After a "bridge" season and a much-needed pause, I'm back with clarity and a new direction. In this episode, I share why pulling back was the most courageous step, what I've been alchemizing in the messy middle, and what you can expect in Season 3 — deeper integration of spirituality and real life, more truth-telling, and of course…the courage to rise.

On this episode, we dive into one of the KEY elements required for your growth and evolution: self-compassion. I used to have a black-belt in beating myself up. Shame, frustration, you name it.  Through my journey I learned that the careful application of self-compassion is one of the elements that can either accelerate (by its presence) or delay (by its absence) our journey of self-discovery (tho...

In this episode, I discuss a dark moment I experienced in late 2024. I broke several of my own "personal rules" and momentarily forgot where my own power lived. Following my intuition brought me right-side up again, and led me to Nelson Mandela's autobiography Why I'll never stop meditating again  Why "unprecedented times" (sadly) aren't Two key quotes from Nelson Mandela's autobiography (purchase...

What's your relationship with "rest"? I don't mean sleep...I mean: REST. What's your relationship with the idea of NOT "being productive" everysingleminute? I recently explored this in my women's coaching program, The Unf*ckwithable Woman, and it's such a important topic that I wanted to bring it to my listeners as well.  In this episode, we'll dive into: Your current relationship with the concept...

In this episode, I highlight the concept of "conditional worthiness". The unspoken mixed message: "Think highly of yourself, but not too highly" Conscious and Unconscious Conditions of Worth The fear of over-confidence   

I spent a lot of years feeling like I had a dark secret: something was wrong with me.  I worried that I was irrevocably broken and that no one had bothered to tell me.  Through my journey I realized the truth: the only thing "wrong" with me was that I thought there was something "wrong" with me. :)  In this episode, I talk about that feeling you may have had that there's something "wrong" with you...

Wait, what??? Yes, yes...you can predict your future and all of the evidence is right here in TODAY. ;)  Your life is the sum of your daily thoughts and choices and your secret to creating your future lies in understanding what those are.

Join me on this amazing roller coaster episode through why learning to regulate your nervous system is a truly revolutionary act. We touch on: Why we're really just monkeys with iPhones...and what to do about it Why your system is perceiving threats everywhere Why your inner mastery is more critical now than EVER before Why it makes you unf*ckwithable Why understanding all of these things allows y...

In this episode, I break down the real truth about "toxic" gratitude...and how not to let "humans, humaning" rob you of your own personal empowerment. what NOT to say to people who experiencing something sh*tty how to support people without "bypassing" the neuroscience of gratitude my "make it weird" practice I am super passionate about breaking this one down so you can see what's REALLY happening...

In a world of A.I., deep fakes, and endless media designed to elicit certain emotions in viewers ...how can we ever know what's "true"? In this episode, I talk about HOW you know what's true and why your inner inquiry is critically important to learn to trust yourself and your own intution. 

Have you ever caught yourself comparing yourself to someone else? Or maybe even a group of someones? Looking at something someone did and judging yourself for not doing as well, or for not having what they have, not being where they are, as successful as they are...the list goes on! If you've ever done it (and haven't we all) and especially if you catch yourself doing it A LOT...then this podcast...

In this episode, I talk about the pressure of "purpose" and the illusion of having life "figured out"...as well as what to do instead when you feel that heaviness descend on you. We also briefly explore the book I bought years ago "I'm an English Major - Now What?".   (I always think maybe I'll get away with marking an episode as "clean" rather than "explicit", but somehow...I never do)    

Show Notes: Why "Resolutions" don't work Why the Gregorian Calendar is an arbitrary reason to feel pressured for "New Year, New You" What to do instead Get the free New Year's Coaching Exercise I reference HERE    

Show Notes: WELCOME TO SEASON TWO! Fallow : An ancient agriculture practice to leave a field unseeded during a growing a season. Objectives are, among others, to recover soil fertility; avoid overexploitation of the land; prepare the soil for future crops; reduce pressure on the soil (ARE YOU SEEING ANY PARALLELS 😂) As promised here's the real quote...I got it super wrong but the essence was ther...

In this special episode, I'm sharing with you a powerful Masterclass I taught, "Unleash Your Inner Badass!". Wherever you are in your life, this will give you the kickstart to expand to your next level. Whether your life is "good" right now but you want GREAT, or your life is "ok" but you feel it could be better - you just aren't sure where to start, or maybe...just maybe... life feels like it's a...

What do I mean when I say I help you become "Unf*ckwithable"? Check out this quick episode to find out!

We talk a lot about the "not enough" feeling. But what about the opposite? Feeling "too much"? In this episode I talk about this swing, and the antidote for it. 

Have you ever stayed in a romantic relationship because "nothing is really wrong but..." or caught yourself wanting to leave a relationship but worrying about hurting your partner? Then this episode is for you!

You control the meaning you apply to everything in your life. That includes Valentine's Day. Don't let it be a reason you get down on yourself. Single or in a relationship, you get to choose the meaning you apply. You have the power. 

Have you been beating yourself up over the past? Maybe something big, maybe something small, maybe something you said, or a way you acted. In this episode, I talk about the vibration of shame and how it can keep you from moving forward!