The Heal/Create Podcast

In this episode of the Heal/Create Podcast, Courtney Lancaster is joined by Ruby Rose Fox—singer, actor, trauma educator, and founder of Muscle Music —for a deep conversation on artistry, nervous system health, and the myth of the tortured artist. Ruby shares her journey from burnout and dissociation to discovering Polyvagal Theory and developing the concept of “super play,” a performative state t...

In this episode of the Heal/Create podcast, Courtney explores the powerful distinction between ego-driven fantasies and authentic soul callings. She shares from her own healing journey—how childhood disconnection led her to chase dreams rooted in being chosen or seen—and how integrating those wounded parts brought clarity and peace to her creative pursuits. With compassion and insight, she encoura...

In this episode of the Heal/Create podcast, Courtney shares the heart behind her new “Daily Practice Design Guide,” a tool crafted to help people move toward their dreams through small, consistent, healing actions. She explores how younger generations face both the gift and burden of limitless options, often complicated by trauma, anxiety, or nervous system dysregulation. Through stories of transf...

In this episode of the Heal/Create podcast, Courtney shares personal stories and insights about overcoming the fear of judgment and embracing authenticity, especially in creative and online spaces. Through reflections on everyday encounters, viral social moments, and even online backlash, she reminds listeners that most people are too focused on themselves to be judging you as harshly as you imagi...

In this episode of the Heal/Create Podcast , Courtney welcomes Zack Krater from the “Bros, Bibles & Beer” podcast for an honest conversation about faith deconstruction, spiritual authenticity, and reclaiming belief after loss and disillusionment. They explore how trauma, grief, and shifting worldviews prompted their journeys away from rigid religious structures toward a more spacious, loving e...

In this solo episode of the Heal/Create Podcast, Courtney dives into the concept of rest as a vital, holistic practice—emotionally, spiritually, and creatively. Drawing from personal experience, polyvagal theory, and her work with clients, she explores how true rest differs from shutdown or avoidance, and how it can help rebuild a sense of worth and expand creative capacity. She invites listeners...

In this episode of the Heal/Create Podcast , Courtney sits down with somatic sex and relationship coach Rebekah LaRobardiere to explore embodied femininity, particularly for Christian women navigating cultural and religious messages about womanhood. Rebekah shares her personal journey from conservative roots to self-trust, body integration, and reclaiming authentic femininity through nervous syste...

In this episode of the Heal/Create Podcast , Courtney is joined by marriage coaches Brandi and Bobby Fano to explore the transformative power of committed partnership. They share their personal journey from youthful, chaotic beginnings to a deeply connected marriage, emphasizing how relationships can serve as mirrors for healing, growth, and spiritual development. The conversation covers key conce...

In this episode of the Heal/Create Podcast, Courtney sits down with her friend Kirsten Kelly to explore the emotional, spiritual, and practical journey of moving her family to Costa Rica in pursuit of a deeply rooted dream. They discuss the importance of trusting your inner callings, navigating fear and discomfort, and embracing the messy beauty of transformation while remaining emotionally presen...

This episode of the Heal/Create Podcast features Courtney and her beloved mentor, Nannette, as they reflect on their deep relationship built on radical grace, mentorship, and unwavering support. Nannette shares her journey of faith, personal struggles, and how her role as an encourager shaped her ability to guide Courtney through some of the darkest moments of her life without judgment. Together,...

This episode explores the importance of taking aligned action without overwhelming the nervous system, emphasizing the balance between growth and self-regulation. Courtney shares personal experiences with overcoming trauma, the power of small daily steps, and the necessity of support systems in moving forward. Listeners are encouraged to embrace discomfort as part of progress while utilizing tools...

In this episode, Courtney shares her personal journey of rediscovering reading for both pleasure and self-growth, highlighting five impactful books that have shaped her understanding of health, creativity, and personal development. She discusses themes from metabolic health and dopamine regulation to unreasonable hospitality and self-leadership, offering insights on how these books have influenced...

In this episode of the Heal/Create podcast, Courtney reflects on the 10-year anniversary of her first panic attack and shares her journey of healing from anxiety. She discusses the power of envisioning a future self, the role of nervous system regulation, and the importance of inner child work in overcoming fear-based thought patterns. With a message of hope, she reassures listeners that anxiety i...

In this episode of the Heal/Create Podcast , Courtney reflects on her annual ritual of reviewing the past year and setting empowering intentions for the new one. She introduces five “cheat codes” for personal growth in 2025, including embracing freedom from societal rules, refreshing one’s vision, managing dopamine levels, understanding anxiety, and practicing radical responsibility. Through perso...

This episode of the Heal/Create Podcast features host Courtney Lancaster in conversation with her long-time best friend, Stephanie Bagato, as they explore the nature of healthy, lasting friendships. They discuss the role of emotional maturity, vulnerability, and growth in cultivating deep connections, highlighting the importance of radical self-responsibility and navigating triggers within relatio...

This episode of the Heal/Create Podcast explores the concept of healthy spirituality, focusing on the themes of authentic connection, inner peace, and a sense of purpose. Courtney shares personal reflections on faith, healing from attachment wounds, and how unresolved trauma can shape one’s relationship with the divine. Listeners are encouraged to cultivate a deeper spiritual connection by nurturi...

This episode dives into the Courtney’s personal journey and relationship with worship leading, highlighting both its transformative power and the challenges of burnout and unresolved trauma. It explores the significance of understanding the nervous system, fostering emotional and spiritual health, and creating trauma-informed, supportive environments for worship leaders. The episode emphasizes the...

In this episode of the Heal/Create Podcast, Courtney explores the concept of emotional sustainability for creatives, emphasizing its importance in avoiding burnout and fostering long-term success. The discussion highlights the highs and lows of the creative process, the need to understand one’s authentic vision, and the importance of daily practices like nervous system regulation and inner child w...

In this podcast episode, Courtney introduces the season's focus on supporting Christian creatives through exploring themes of faith deconstruction, emotional health, and sustainable creativity. She emphasizes the importance of balancing spiritual health with creative expression and discusses how unresolved anger in faith journeys can hinder authentic growth. Courtney also shares plans to cover top...

This week is the final episode of season two of the podcast! In this episode, Courtney gives you some homework for the summer and talks about her offerings that can support you as you continue to heal and create the dreams in your heart. Happy summer, see you in September! Sign up for the email list and receive your free Inspiration Mirroring exercise  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . ...

Welcome back to another episode! This week Emily joins Courtney to chat about faith deconstruction for the Christian creative. What is it about being a creative that makes the process feel different? This episode covers: Courtney and Emily's personal journey of deconstruction their experience of reclaiming faith and reconstructing why creatives go through the deconstruction journey in a specif...

Welcome to another episode of The Heal/Create podcast! It is so good to have you, as always. This week Courtney shares one of her most embarrassing stories to shed light on why embarrassment is such a painful emotion for us to experience. She also dives into the concept of shadow work and how it can help support your journey of embodying your truest self. This episode covers: why we avoid embarras...

Photographer Lucas Sankey joins Courtney this week to talk about his journey into photography and his unique creative approach to telling stories. He talks about: creating time to rest from your craft to ground into a new season the value of collaboration with others his history with photography and how he found his inspiration investing in your craft his experience healing through anxiety and pan...

This week Courtney shares 10 points that are a great guide to know if you're moving forwards in your healing journey/life. If you've been questioning whether the healing work you have been doing is supporting you, these 10 signs will bring clarity to your process and will hopefully provide some encouragement that you really are doing an incredible job and are taking huge strides towards yo...

Courtney is back for a short but very sweet solo episode for you this week. If you've been looking for permission to do the things you've been dreaming about, this episode is for you. Courtney shares some questions to explore and offers you so much belief and permission for your unique journey of bringing your art and dreams into the world, in the way that only you can. Sign up for the ema...