The Courage To Be

Have you ever had so many interests and ideas that you couldn't decide what to focus on next? And what happens when you're also questioning whether you want to continue the work you've already built? I've been asking myself some big questions about what comes next in my life and work. From AI and music to menopause, teaching, and hosting events, so many things have been pulling at...

Have you ever turned something you love into another thing you feel you have to accomplish? What happens when creativity starts feeling like an obligation? I never imagined I'd be creating music, especially since I don't sing or play an instrument. But experimenting with AI opened up a completely unexpected way for me to express myself. I even created my own singer, Mila Lua . What began a...

What if you already know enough to help someone, but you keep waiting because someone else knows more? I’ve been confronting that question while teaching AI, and it brought up something much bigger about expertise, imposter syndrome, and why so many capable women keep waiting to feel qualified. In this episode, I explore the difference between knowing the most and being able to make what you know...

I thought I was going to meet a Balinese healer out of curiosity. Then a woman I'd never met started sobbing and said she could feel something in me that I couldn't. What happened next wasn't even the part of the day that stayed with me most. I went into this experience feeling good. I wasn't looking to be fixed, healed, or given an answer. But an unexpected afternoon in a Balinese...

You can be successful, capable, and still quietly wonder if you’re enough. In this conversation with transformational life strategist Teri Karjala, we explore imposter syndrome, limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and the old stories that can keep women from fully owning their power. This episode offers a gentler way to notice what may be happening beneath the surface and reconnect with courage, self...

Why can slowing down sometimes feel harder than staying busy? In this conversation with Theresa Lear Levine, we explore ADHD in women, high-functioning anxiety, nervous system regulation, EFT tapping, hypnotherapy, and what can happen when success is fueled by pressure instead of peace. I loved how this conversation opened up a gentler way to look at our patterns, our parenting, and the ongoing pr...

What if something as simple as play could help you feel less stressed and more like yourself again? In this conversation with artist Mackenzie Bakewell, we explore creative burnout, adult coloring, stress relief, mindfulness, and what happens when we make room for curiosity again. We also look at why creativity can start disappearing under pressure, and how small moments of play can help us reconn...

Can AI actually help you make money, or are we asking the wrong question? One $75,000 commission made me look at this very differently. In this episode of The Courage To Be, I explore how AI can support business growth, opportunity spotting, decision making, and faster execution without pretending that AI is the thing creating the value. If you’ve been sitting on an idea, noticing the same problem...

What if a bill contains something you would never think to question? A few recent experiences with ChatGPT made me realize how expensive “I guess that’s right” can sometimes become. In this episode, I share how I’ve started using AI when I’m reviewing bills, accounting ledgers, quotes, insurance documents, and other paperwork I don’t completely understand. Not because I want AI making my financial...

What if the most important question about AI isn’t whether it’s good or bad, but what it’s amplifying in us? A conversation with a friend stayed with me this week and made me think about the things I’m happy to hand over to AI, and the things I want to keep doing myself. I’m exploring AI, critical thinking, curiosity, judgment, and an idea I’ve started calling Amplifying Human Intelligence. Becaus...

AI sounds remarkably certain, even when the answer isn’t. A recent experience with my daughter reminded me why I don’t want any of us to stop thinking after the first response we receive. In this episode, I share what I’m learning about using AI with curiosity rather than blind trust or immediate skepticism, and why asking another question may matter more than finding an answer faster. 📌 Related...

What if AI isn't stopping our kids from thinking, but could actually help them think more deeply? Something happened while helping my daughter with algebra that completely shifted how I see AI, parenting, and education. She wasn't allowed to use ChatGPT for the answers, and I agreed. But that left me wondering whether there was another way we could use it. In this episode, I explore the di...

Are we using AI to expand our thinking, or slowly allowing it to do the thinking for us? I’ve been asking myself this as tools like ChatGPT become part of our everyday lives. In this episode, I explore what I’ve noticed through my own AI use, years of reflective writing, and an experiment I’ve been doing with my clients. There’s a subtle shift in how we approach AI that can completely change the q...

AI can remove mental clutter and give us back precious time. But could the way we use it also weaken abilities we still need? In this episode, Tania reflects on three very different relationships we can have with AI, from asking it to complete a task to using it as a tool for becoming a better thinker, communicator, parent, or leader. This is not a conversation about whether we should use AI. It i...

What if you are more capable than you believe, but you keep diminishing yourself before you have the chance to prove it? In this conversation, John Carr  shares the principles that helped him continue through doubt, criticism, and humble beginnings. We explore why desire alone is not enough, what truly creates persistence, and how connecting your goal to someone you deeply love can give you the st...

What happens when you're told everything looks "normal," but you still don't feel like yourself? This conversation explores why hormone testing, menopause care, and hormone replacement remain some of the most misunderstood topics in women's health. In this episode, Tania speaks with hormone expert Dr. Anna Garret about testosterone, bioidentical hormones, long-term HRT, why e...

Why quitting drinking was never a willpower problem. It was a mindset problem. Join me in this episode with Colleen Kachmann as we unpack that difference — and what actually makes recovery possible. Connect with Colleen: ⁠ ⁠https://bit.ly/3VOWprF 📌 Related Episodes: • Conquering Addiction: A Journey of Courage with Jessica Stipanovic - https://youtu.be/yBdtkG4Oo1Q • The Hidden Dangers of Hormone...

As technology changes faster than ever, one human skill keeps becoming more valuable, and it might not be the one you expect. In this episode, I reflect on curiosity, lifelong learning, adaptability, and why embracing the discomfort of being a beginner may be one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and the next generation. Whether you're exploring AI, navigating change, or reinventing...

As AI becomes more capable, many of us are asking what jobs will survive. But maybe the better question is, what human qualities become even more valuable? In this episode, I reflect on the skills I believe will matter most in an AI-powered future, for ourselves, our careers, and the next generation. If you've been wondering how to prepare for what's ahead without feeling overwhelmed, this...

The future feels harder to predict than ever, especially as a parent.  In this episode, I explore how AI is reshaping the questions we're asking about education, success, careers, and what it means to prepare our children for the world ahead. Rather than searching for certainty, we may need to develop something even more valuable: adaptability, curiosity, resilience, and lifelong learning.  If...

Many conversations about AI sound like they're about technology, but what if they're really about something deeper? In this episode, I explore the emotions that often sit beneath our reactions to artificial intelligence, from uncertainty and overwhelm to curiosity and possibility. As AI continues to reshape education, work, and the future, perhaps the most important question isn't what...

Feeling behind in the age of AI? You're not alone. In this episode, I explore a question I've been hearing more and more often: "Am I too late?" What began as a conversation about artificial intelligence turned into a much deeper reflection on change, reinvention, curiosity, and what it means to be a beginner again. If you've ever felt intimidated by new technology, worried you're falling behind,...

Artificial Intelligence is changing faster than most of us expected, but what if the most important conversation isn't about technology at all? After attending a student AI panel at Green School Bali, I found myself reflecting on the future of education, parenting, critical thinking, and what it means to stay human in a rapidly changing world. This episode explores curiosity, adaptation, and the q...

What if gratitude became something you could actually see throughout your day? In this episode, I share how living in Bali completely transformed the way I experience gratitude, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and appreciation in everyday life. What started as a journaling practice slowly became something much deeper, visual, emotional, and unexpectedly grounding. This conversation explore...

There are moments when your body doesn’t feel like yours… and you don’t know why. In this episode, I share a deeply human experience that brought up fear, vulnerability, and something unexpected about connection. It’s a reflection on what happens when we stop holding it all together and allow ourselves to be seen, even in discomfort. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, out of control, or unsure how t...