Real, Brave & Unstoppable

Send us Fan Mail I recorded this during my birthday week in June. I turned 53! So I want to talk about something that doesn't get said enough: the real fear of getting older isn't about wrinkles or gray hair. It's the fear that life gets smaller . That you stop doing the hard things, the brave things, the things that make you feel like you. In this episode, I'm challenging that...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever looked at your life, you know, the one that looks pretty good from the outside, and felt like something just doesn't quite fit? Not a crisis. Just that persistent sense that something's off and you can't explain why. In this episode I get personal about my own experience with misalignment: imposter syndrome, people-pleasing, and the attachment patterns...

Send us Fan Mail That moment when your partner asks what you want for dinner and it feels like an unreasonable question. The 17 browser tabs open for two weeks. The thing you reached for at 9pm that you told yourself you wouldn't. This isn't laziness or weakness. It's decision fatigue — and it's hitting women in their 40s and 50s especially hard. In this episode I break down wh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I'm getting a little personal — sharing what it felt like when my marriage ended unexpectedly in 2014 and how the messy, nonlinear years of rebuilding that followed shaped everything, including why I became a coach and why this podcast exists. This isn't a tidy glow-up story. It's an honest look at what rebuilding actually looks like, and five of the...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 1 we talked about why so many women feel disconnected — going through the motions, life feeling flat even when nothing is technically wrong. In Part 2, I get into what you can actually do about it. But first, a reframe: feeling alive isn't about being happy all the time or overhauling your life. It's about feeling present and engaged — like you're actually i...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever catch yourself thinking "Is this it?" or "I thought I'd feel happier by now" — even when nothing is technically wrong?  You're not broken. You're disconnected. And there's a difference. In Part 1 of this two-part series, I open up about my own post-divorce experience of doing all the "right" things while still feeling l...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever told yourself “I’ll start tomorrow”… and then didn’t, this episode is for you. Today, we’re breaking down motivation, willpower, procrastination, and avoidance and why it’s not actually about laziness or lack of discipline. You’ll learn why waiting to feel motivated keeps you stuck, how your beliefs about willpower shape your behavior, and what’s really driving proc...

Send us Fan Mail If you feel like you’re doing everything right but still feel exhausted, flat, or just off, this episode is for you. In this episode, Kortney breaks down what burnout actually looks like (beyond just being “too busy”), especially for women in their 40s and 50s navigating changing energy, hormones, and life demands. You’ll learn why burnout isn’t just about doing too much, the hidd...

Send us Fan Mail Confidence isn’t something you need before you take action. It’s something you build along the way. In this episode, I share a powerful story from climbing the Half Dome cables in Yosemite and explains why confidence almost never comes first. Instead, confidence grows through courage, action, and small moments of bravery. If you’ve ever found yourself waiting to feel “ready” befor...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had a “Magic Monday” where you’re fully committed to getting your life together… only to feel like you’ve blown it by Tuesday afternoon? If so, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not lazy. In this episode, we’re unpacking all-or-nothing thinking and how perfectionism can quietly fuel burnout, especially for women navigating the demands of midlife. I share why our...

Send us Fan Mail What does strength actually mean in this season of life? For many women, strength has quietly become performative. Longer workouts, more discipline, pushing through exhaustion, and constantly wondering, “Am I doing enough?” But real strength isn’t about proving yourself. It’s about supporting yourself . In this episode, we move beyond the traditional definition of strength trainin...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt stuck, flat, or quietly disconnected — even though your life looks good on paper? Not burnout. Not crisis. Just… meh. In this episode, I explore what I call the “meh” season” — the in-between phase where you’ve outgrown who you’ve been, but you haven’t fully stepped into who you’re becoming. We talk about: Why feeling stuck is part of normal growth How feeling “...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to perform in your life? In this episode of Real, Brave, & Unstoppable , we explore how performing often shows up in subtle ways—editing yourself, second-guessing your truth, or living by the “shoulds” to feel accepted or safe. I share a personal dating example that highlights how performing doesn’t always come from insecurity, but from a desire for cl...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of Goals With Soul , we take everything from the foundation episode — your values, identity, priorities, and desired feelings — and turn it into clear, actionable goals you can actually follow through on . This episode is all about the how : breaking goals down so they feel doable, flexible, and aligned — without losing the soul behind them. In this episode: The key diff...

Send us Fan Mail Every January, we set goals with the best intentions — and by February, many of them are already forgotten. In this episode, I’m revisiting Goals With Soul , a more meaningful, sustainable way to approach goal setting. This isn’t about rigid resolutions or pressure. It’s about creating goals that come from the inside out — based on how you want to feel , who you’re becoming, and w...

Send us Fan Mail The holidays are full — full schedules, full plates, full emotions… and often, a very empty tank. If you want to enjoy the season without sacrificing your health, your energy, or your sanity, this short episode is for you. Today I’m sharing 5 simple, doable tips to help you stay grounded and healthy during the holiday season, even if life is hectic, routines are out the window, an...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we’re diving into something so many of us crave but don’t always know how to create: authentic connection . I’m sharing an honest look at my November freedom and aliveness experiment — what I intended, what actually happened, and what I’m learning about the real work it takes to build meaningful relationships as an adult. We’ll explore:  ✨ Why connection is a...

Send us Fan Mail What my energy experiment taught me about staying steady when life gets busy and how I'm applying my learnings to the upcoming holidays. Episode Summary: If the holidays tend to leave you feeling off-track or exhausted, this episode is for you. I’m wrapping up my October energy experiment with some surprising takeaways — including what actually fueled my energy (hint: it’s no...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your focus on health quietly turns into a need for validation or proving your worth? In this episode, I share a real moment of self-awareness that made me realize when my fitness goals were drifting away from focusing fully on health and feeling good toward  being seen, approved of, and “enough.” I’ll walk you through how I noticed this pattern, what helped me sh...

Send us Fan Mail You know that voice in your head that says, “You should be doing more,” or “You’ll never stick with it”? Yeah, that one. This week, I’m diving into one of the sneakiest energy drains of all: self-judgment. It might not seem like a big deal, but those subtle “not enough” thoughts take a real toll on your mental and emotional energy. They keep you in a loop of guilt, comparison, and...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling drained, overwhelmed, or stuck in survival mode? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to stay there. In this episode, I’m sharing six powerful energy shifts that will help you beat burnout and feel more balanced, focused, and alive in your everyday life. We’ll cover: How movement creates energy (without needing to spend hours at the gym) Simple nutrition and mindful eating...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to live a bold, adventurous life — one you can look back on with pride? In this episode, I share a conversation I had with my daughter that stopped me in my tracks. Her simple comment reminded me of something powerful: living boldly isn’t about being fearless — it’s about taking intentional action toward what lights you up, even when life is messy or uncer...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to stay consistent with healthy habits—even when you really want to? You’re not alone… and there’s a reason behind it. In this episode, I’m breaking down the four most common habit hang-ups that silently sabotage your progress—so you can finally stop blaming yourself and start building habits that actually stick. You'll learn: Why willp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re diving into why we procrastinate, why self-judgment keeps us stuck, and how to break free using simple, effective strategies.  Procrastination isn’t about laziness—it’s often tied to fear, overwhelm, exhaustion, or lack of connection to what truly matters. I’ll share three powerful tools to help you get unstuck, including the 5-minute trick, tracking your pr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m talking about redefining productivity so you can stop feeling guilty for resting. Sometimes rest is the most productive thing you can do — and I’m breaking down how to shift your mindset to truly believe that. If you’re exhausted from always feeling like you should be doing more, this is a must-listen. Shift from "doing" to "being": Instead...