Life After Fear - Redefine Your Limits

What are you hiding to stay loved, and what is it costing you? In this episode, Courtney Schoch explores the connection between shame, authenticity, and healing in this powerful continuation of her conversation with mindfulness coach and author Krista Oakes. Krista opens up about her path—from growing up with gay parents to reclaiming her voice after divorce—and how mindfulness helped her shed the...

Are you holding onto something you are ashamed of? What would happen if you shared your secret?  In this episode of 'Life After Fear,' host Courtney Schoch welcomes special guest Krista Oakes, a mindfulness coach, author, public speaker and yoga teacher who shares her journey of overcoming shame and embracing authenticity. Krista shares the profound impact of her book, 'Shedding Sha...

Have you ever held back because you feared the consequences? In this episode of Life After Fear, Courtney Schoch explores the fear of retaliation, a common yet paralyzing barrier. She discusses its origins, from childhood conditioning to past trauma, and its short-term pros and long-term cons. Courtney offers practical steps to overcome this fear, such as doing a reality check, using powerful phra...

Why do so many of us pull back just when life gets good? Why does joy feel unsafe? In this episode, host Courtney Schoch touches on a surprisingly common topic but rarely talked about. It's an emotional block: the fear of happiness, also known as cherophobia.  Courtney unpacks the hidden reasons we sabotage our own joy, from past trauma and cultural conditioning to fear of vulnerability and l...

Have you ever felt paralyzed by regret, questioning whether you made the right decision? In Episode 20 of 'Life After Fear,' Courtney explores the psychology of regret, explaining how our fear of losses often outweighs the joy of gains due to cognitive biases like loss aversion. While emphasizing the benefits of regret, such as its potential as a learning tool and motivator for change, t...

What if the fear of flying is rooted in something deeper? In episode 19 of Life After Fear, Courtney Schoch discusses the reasons behind the fear of flying, addressing the psychology related to control, media influence, and the uncertainties of aviation. Courtney proposes three strategies to combat flight anxiety and shares her perspective as an airline pilot.  Mentions & Resources Schoch, C....

In episode 18 of 'Life After Fear: Redefine Your Limits' with Courtney Schoch, the discussion revolves around the often-overlooked fear of success. Courtney examines why individuals fear success, addressing concepts such as the upper limit problem, self-sabotage, and imposter syndrome. She suggests strategies and actions that can be taken to overcome the fear of success.  MENTIONS &...

Life After Fear: Confronting Anxiety and Turning It into Fuel In episode 17 of Life After Fear, host Courtney Schoch addresses the pressing topic of anxiety, discussing its prevalence and impact. She shares insights on what anxiety is, why it is so common today, and practical tools for managing it. The episode explores the benefits and drawbacks of anxiety, highlights the importance of mental heal...

Episode 16 of 'Life After Fear' with Courtney Schoch focuses on the often unspoken fear of loneliness. Courtney explores various types of loneliness, such as emotional, social, situational, and existential, and discusses the pros and cons of these feelings. She provides strategies for dealing with loneliness, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection, taking small steps towards conne...

In episode 15 of "Life After Fear: Redefine Your Limits," Courtney explores the powerful and often misunderstood concept of vulnerability. She discusses how vulnerability is essential for personal growth, building deeper connections, and enhancing resilience. Have you ever considered how vulnerability can lead to stronger relationships in your own life? The episode addresses vulnerabilit...

In episode 14 of 'Life After Fear: Redefine Your Limits,' Courtney explores the prevalent struggle of perfectionism. She shares her personal reflections, examines the motivations behind striving for perfection, and discusses its harmful effects, such as stress, low self-esteem, and strained relationships. Have you ever found yourself caught in the cycle of perfectionism, feeling like not...

In episode 13 of Life After Fear: Redefine Your Limits with Courtney Schoch, we explore the concept of settling and its impact on our lives. Courtney challenges us to consider whether we have high standards or are merely coasting through life. The episode discusses the psychological, emotional, and practical reasons behind settling, including fear of the unknown, social expectations, and a lack of...

In episode 12 of 'Life After Fear: Redefine Your Limits,' Courtney Schoch welcomes the New Year by reflecting on the ups and downs of 2024, emphasizing the significance of setting personal boundaries. She discusses how a knee injury interrupted her plans, resulting in stress and a feeling of losing control. Courtney examines the concept of boundaries as a vital aspect of self-care, provi...

In episode 11 of 'Life After Fear: Redefine Your Limits', host Courtney Schoch dives into the impact of technology and social media on our lives. She explores the positive and negative aspects of tech usage, emphasizing the addictive nature of social media and its potential to cause anxiety and depression. Courtney discusses the concept of 'doom scrolling' and the role of the b...

In episode 10 of 'Life After Fear: Redefine Your Limits,' Courtney Schoch discusses common time-wasting traps and how to avoid them to lead a more fulfilling life. Courtney emphasizes the importance of mindful time management and shares her personal struggles and tips. She outlines major time traps, including social media, multitasking, worrying, complaining, trying to understand someone...

In episode 9 of Life After Fear, 'Redefine Your Limits', Courtney Schoch discusses identifying and addressing unhealthy relationships. She shares personal insights and actionable steps to recognize patterns and behaviors such as lack of trust, controlling behaviors, and codependency. Courtney emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, open communication, and mental well-being. She deli...

In episode eight of 'Life After Fear, Redefine Your Limits,' Courtney Schoch discusses the three consequences of allowing the fear of failure to dictate one's life. She shares her story of staying in an unsatisfying job due to fear and how she eventually overcame this by embracing change. Courtney utilizes the metaphor from 'Who Moved My Cheese' to illustrate the importanc...

In episode seven of 'Life After Fear, Redefine Your Limits,' host Courtney Schoch discusses the transformative power of owning your story. She explains that the narratives we tell ourselves can either empower or destroy our lives. By taking control of these stories, individuals can gain a sense of control, build resilience, improve self-confidence, and create deeper connections with othe...

Mastering the Art of Possibility Thinking In episode six of 'Life After Fear, Redefine Your Limits,' host Courtney Schoch explores the concept of possibility thinking and how to shift from a scarcity to an abundance mindset. The episode begins with a thought-provoking question about viewing the world through a lens of possibility or impossibility. Courtney emphasizes the importance of ad...

Escaping the Comfort Zone Trap In episode five of 'Life After Fear: Redefine Your Limits,' Courtney Schoch explores the transformative journey of stepping out of the comfort zone to achieve personal growth. She outlines four critical zones: comfort, fear, learning, and growth, emphasizing that remaining in the comfort zone hampers happiness and development. Courtney discusses the fear zo...

Unlock Your Limitless Potential In episode 4 of "Life After Fear," Courtney explores your limitless potential and overcoming life's obstacles by harnessing hidden energy reserves through self-belief, precise planning, and a growth mindset. She shares her personal stories from a challenging childhood to her journey to becoming an airline pilot. The episode introduces and explains Cou...

What deeply rooted belief or perception about yourself have you been struggling to overcome, and how has that been holding you back from achieving your true potential? In this episode of "Life After Fear," host Courtney Schoch discusses overcoming self-doubt by identifying and challenging self-limiting beliefs. She explains how these distortions of reality affect self-worth and potential...

How would your life transform if you no longer allowed fear to dictate the boundaries of your dreams and ambitions? In the second episode of 'Life After Fear: Redefine Your Limits,' the focus is on understanding and overcoming the paralysis of fear to reclaim personal power. Courtney discusses the nature of fear, including its psychological and physiological components, and how it can hi...

In the premiere episode of Life After Fear: Redefine Your Limits, host Courtney Schoch introduces herself and shares her transformative journey from high school dropout and teenage mother to successful airline pilot, public speaker, and author. Joined by her friend Dakota, Courtney discusses the motivation behind her new podcast, her experiences overcoming adversity, and the importance of confront...