The Courage To Be

Are you struggling with unexplained mood swings, weight changes, or sleep issues?  Could your symptoms be related to menopause or perimenopause without you even realizing it?  How well do you understand the role hormones play in your overall health? In this episode of The Courage To Be, Dr. Anna Garrett, a menopause expert and functional medicine practitioner, breaks down the misconceptions about...

Is it just me, or does perimenopause feel like a rollercoaster of mood swings, brain fog, and sleepless nights?  Could cutting out coffee or changing your bedtime routine actually help?  And why don’t we talk more about how menopause and perimenopause affects everything—from work to relationships? In this episode of The Courage To Be™ Podcast, host Tania Vasallo sits down with women’s health coach...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by perimenopause symptoms like hot flashes, anxiety, or brain fog?  How do you push through when life feels uncertain or overwhelming?  What if you could turn your struggles into something that helps others? In this episode of The Courage To Be™ Podcast, Carin Luna-Ostaseski, the founder of Hot or Just Me, shares her journey of creating a business that helps women na...

Are you living a life that feels true to you? When was the last time you stopped to ask yourself what really matters? Are the choices you make every day bringing you closer to the life you want—or taking you further away? In this episode of The Courage To Be™ podcast—a show that explores what it really means to live boldly, make authentic choices, and create a life aligned with your deepest values...

Are you making decisions based on logic when your intuition is trying to guide you?  Do you second-guess your gut feelings?  What if understanding your Human Design could help you trust yourself more? In this episode of The Courage To Be™ Podcast, host Tania Vasallo sits down with Lauren Kester, a certified Human Design coach and astrologer, to explore how understanding your unique design can tran...

What’s holding you back from making progress in your career or business?  Do you need a practical tool to simplify your goals and stay focused?  How can you simplify complex decisions to stay focused and aligned with your goals? In this episode of The Courage To Be™ podcast, a show that inspires listeners to embrace their courage, make bold moves, and achieve personal and professional breakthrough...

Do you doubt yourself and cringe when others judge you?  How do you reset when things don’t go as planned?  Are distractions sabotaging your productivity?  In this episode of The Courage To Be™ Podcast, host Tania Vasallo sits down with Penny Zenker, “The Focusologist,” to share practical strategies for managing distractions, enhancing productivity, and building resilience. Penny recounts a pivota...

Are you tired of feeling dismissed by doctors when you know something isn’t right?  Do you feel like your mood swings, fatigue, or sleepless nights might be hormone-related, but no one is listening?  What if there’s a better way to get answers and take control of your health? In this episode of The Courage To Be™, Dr. Ellenita Salko shares her personal journey from chiropractor to functional medic...

Are you feeling brain fog, irritability, or trouble sleeping?  Could your hormonal changes be affecting your brain health?  How can you navigate perimenopause while maintaining your well-being? In this episode of The Courage To Be™ Podcast, Dr. Andreia Lisboa Johnson shares her insights into menopause, aka: the "wisdom years" and how perimenopause affects brain health. She discusses the role of es...

What does it take to move past fear and embrace the unknown?  How do you find courage in the smallest moments of life?  What can you learn from others’ courageous acts that can help you face our own challenges? In this episode of The Courage To Be™ Podcast, life and business coach Gina Gallaun shares her transformative journey from a secure job at a thriving Estonian startup to traveling the world...

How do you turn motherhood into a business?  What happens when you take a leap into Something new without knowing what it is?  And how can sharing your vulnerabilities online transform your life and career? In this episode of The Courage To Be Podcast™, Holly Homer shares her journey from physical therapist to stay-at-home mom, and how she accidentally launched one of the first mom blogs. Holly op...

Are you living for others or yourself?  How often do you hide behind a smile while battling pain inside?  What does it take to break free from 'good girl' conditioning and truly own your voice? In this transformative episode of The Courage To Be™ Podcast, Christiane Panesar dives deep into her journey from living as a 'good girl' to embracing her authentic, magical essence. She shares the struggle...

What does it take to rise above tragedy and create a global legacy? How do you balance entrepreneurial success with a mission to eradicate poverty and hunger?  And what does it mean to truly trust the journey of life? In this episode of The Courage To Be™ Podcast, Dame Doria (DC) Cordova shares her extraordinary journey from personal heartbreak to becoming a trailblazer in entrepreneurial educatio...

What if your mood swings, sleep troubles, or body changes aren’t just “normal aging”?  Could perimenopause explain it all? How can we better prepare for this life stage and navigate it with strength and understanding? In this empowering episode of The Courage To Be Podcast™, Tania Vasallo welcomes Julie Valbuena, a certified hormone coach specializing in perimenopause. Julie candidly shares her jo...

Are you navigating the complexities of menopause, perimenopause, or postmenopause?  How do ADHD and menopause impact your day-to-day life?  Have you experienced the frustration of trying to stay fit while battling intense hot flashes and weight changes? In this episode of The Courage To Be™ Podcast, Francesca Anastasi, 59 and navigating both menopause and ADHD, shares her personal journey. From st...

What’s really happening with your hormones during perimenopause?  Why are so many women misdiagnosed or dismissed during this transformative stage? Could functional medicine hold the key to understanding and addressing your symptoms? In this insightful episode of The Courage To Be™ Podcast, Dr. Sarah Doyle kicks off a powerful new series on menopause. She shares her journey from experiencing sever...

Are you ready to embrace courage and claim your voice?  What does it take to advocate fiercely for a loved one in the face of medical uncertainty? And how can we truly connect with our inner strength when life throws its toughest challenges our way? In this episode of The Courage To Be™ Podcast, Gina Maier Vincent shares her powerful story of resilience, from navigating her husband Mark’s life-thr...

Are you following your dreams, or have they drifted to the background?  What if the pain of staying the same outweighs the risk of starting over?  How would life look if you gave yourself permission to redefine success?  In this episode of The Courage To Be Podcast™, Jessica Yontz shares her remarkable journey, balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and a five-year plan that prioritizes independe...

What would you do if life threw you a wake-up call that changed everything?  How would you respond to a crisis while still showing up for others?  And what if that change led you to redefine your life and career in deeply personal ways?  In this episode of The Courage To Be™ Podcast, meet Nancy Juetten, a publicist and accidental entrepreneur whose journey took a profound turn after her breast can...

How do you find the courage to live after surviving trauma?   What happens when your intuition tells you something is wrong, but you’re forced to ignore it?  Can healing from the unimaginable bring you closer to your true self? In this powerful episode of The Courage To Be™ podcast, Jessica Buchanan recounts her harrowing kidnapping in Somalia and the 93 days of captivity that followed. But her st...

What does it take to create a truly engaging course that keeps participants coming back?  How can you identify the right content to include in a program to ensure success?  What role does community play in retention, and how can you leverage it to boost results? In this episode of The Courage To Be™ podcast, Jasmine Jonte, a former teacher turned course creation expert, shares her journey from tea...

Have you ever questioned the boundaries of traditional medicine?  What if something considered taboo could lead to profound healing and self-discovery?  How far would you go to explore new dimensions of consciousness?  In this episode of The Courage To Be, J.J. Meier returns to share her deeply transformative experience with plant medicine, specifically her journey with mushrooms. In her 70’s, J.J...

Are you ready to embrace your calling?  How can you stay committed to your goals even when challenges arise?  What role does your “big why” play in your journey to success?  In this episode of The Courage To Be™ Podcast, Tania Vasallo shares the inspiring story behind the podcast's creation, a passion project aimed at uplifting women’s voices in the podcasting world.  From hitting six figures whil...

What does it take to turn creative passion into a thriving business?  How can you empower others while building your own empire?  What lessons come from embracing courage in both personal and professional life?  In this episode, Christine Curran shares her journey from model to mogul, launching multiple TV shows and creating The DIVAS Empire, a platform that brings food, travel, and lifestyle cont...

How often do you feel overwhelmed by distractions?  Do you struggle to stay focused on what truly matters?  What practical steps can you take today to regain control of your attention? In this episode, Penny Zenker, known as "The Focusologist," shares her journey to becoming a master of focus. Penny explains how she helps clients manage distractions, establish healthy boundaries, and create enviro...