Create the Courage to be Fearless

Send us Fan Mail Perimenopause can feel like an unexpected identity shift. Your body changes, your sleep changes, your confidence takes a hit, and even the things that once brought you joy can start to feel different. In this episode, I’m joined by Kim Bilyk, founder of Queen of Turn On, for an honest conversation about what’s really happening during perimenopause and menopause—and how women can r...

Send us Fan Mail Health advice has never been more accessible — yet many people feel more confused, overwhelmed, and stuck in their wellbeing than ever before. In this episode, Anita Mattu speaks with Jennell Cook, creator of the Simple Health Test Method, to explore why so many people try the “right” health solutions but still don’t see consistent results. Jennell shares her personal journey, beg...

Send us Fan Mail You can be outwardly successful, capable, and still feel like something essential is missing — often because a dream was quietly set aside along the way. In this episode, I’m joined by Emily Pattullo — creative coach, author, and musician — who returned to music after 25 years and released her debut single at 52. We explore what really keeps people stuck when it comes to creative...

Send us Fan Mail Nobody is coming to save you—and that can be either terrifying or incredibly freeing. In this powerful episode of Create the Courage to Be Fearless , Anita Mattu is joined by Tiyon L Simpson, a London-born brand consultant, entrepreneur, and podcast host who has spent more than two decades studying what separates people who reach their potential from those who remain stuck. Tiyon...

Send us Fan Mail Clutter might look like a pile of stuff, but it often feels much heavier. It can create stress, overwhelm, decision fatigue, and the feeling that your home is running you instead of the other way around. In this episode, we sit down with Erica Lewis, a certified KonMari Consultant and professional decluttering and organising expert, to explore how decluttering can transform more t...

Send us Fan Mail She sold her home, gave away almost everything she owned, and travelled the world with just a suitcase and backpack — but the real journey wasn’t geographical. It was the journey back to herself. In this deeply honest conversation, Angel Abitha Chi joins me to explore what it truly means to reinvent yourself without abandoning your soul. We talk about nervous system healing, shado...

Send us Fan Mail Your body is constantly sending signals, but most of us have learned to ignore them. A shallow breath becomes “just stress.” A racing mind becomes “just busy.” A panic spike becomes “probably caffeine.” But what if your nervous system is trying to tell you something deeper? In this episode, we sit down with certified Spinal Flow practitioner Isha Love to explore what really happen...

Send us Fan Mail Douglas J. Sloan — Emmy-nominated producer, writer, director, and author of Morphers, Monsters & Mayhem — joins the podcast for a deep behind-the-scenes conversation about how Power Rangers was really made, why the franchise became a global phenomenon, and what Hollywood creativity actually looks like under pressure. Douglas breaks down the unconventional production process th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore what intuition really is and whether it can be trained, tested, and trusted when the stakes are high. I sit down with Linda Eastburn—entrepreneur, author, intuitive educator, and real estate investor—to break down how “inner guidance” shows up in real decisions involving money, timing, and risk. Linda shares the moments she followed a clear knowing, inc...

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...