The Heal/Create Podcast

This week, the wonderful Leggy Langdon joins Courtney to talk about his 25 years of experience in the music industry. He shares about: his record deal at 16 moving from the UK to pursue music in the USA his experience in various bands his own difficult seasons and story with addiction how he made his way back into the music industry through music directing and eventually producing his work with Ri...

This week Courtney shares a personal story of her recent experience of judgement. She talks about: why we fear judgement and why it's very common amongst creatives her personal experience with people commenting on something she created how she felt the emotions in her body, tended to her parts and moved through those feelings knowing who your authentic self is when you experience judgement We...

This week Courtney's wonderful friend Stephanie, who is a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist, trained in Internal Family Systems, joins her to finish this conversation about trauma obsession. They talk about: why people might be worried about becoming obsessed with trauma what is happening with our parts when we feel judgement towards someone else the fear that might be behind the...

Welcome back to the podcast! This week Courtney chats about thoughts and how to understand the why behind what thoughts you think. This episode covers: where our thoughts come from how to understand which state we're in how our nervous system creates our thoughts the importance of unhooking from the thought cycles that can cause us anxiety or stress the purpose and gift of intrusive thoughts h...

This week Courtney starts part one of this conversation, asking the question - are we obsessed with trauma? With inner healing and trauma becoming more and more popular in our culture, especially online, there's also growing opinions that we're all getting 'self obsessed' or 'too inward focussed'. Is this true? Listen in to see what Courtney think and her perspective on why...

This week the lovely Micaela Fox joins Courtney to talk about her process of writing her poetry book, Iridescent. Micaela shares about: the vulnerability of releasing your work into the world and how to process the emotions that come up learning how to self publish a book believing that you creativity is enough and worth being shared her journey with embracing her femininity and how it influenced...

This week we have actor Dan Buckley on the podcast to share all about his journey with acting on stage and also with social media. He shares about: his experience acting in The Book of Mormon and so many other amazing roles his training and background in acting as he grew up how he's approaching a pivot from musical theatre to TV work navigating an evolving relationship with social media showi...

The title says it all.. what is going on when inner child work isn't 'working'? Courtney dives into this idea that inner child work might feel like the last thing you want to do, or that it feels like it is bringing up a LOT of emotions. She chats about why this work has been so helpful in her own journey and ways to support yourself if you feel called to move towards this practice of...

Season 1 replay! Katie and Courtney discuss their experience with brain retraining and its role in their healing journey. Katie is a Neuroplaststicty Coach and works with clients who are experiencing chronic symptoms to support their nervous system to come into a state of safety, which ultimately heals their symptoms. Courtney and Katie share about the huge transformation in their experience when...

Welcome back to the podcast! This week Courtney shares 5 things that she sees in clients and friends that hold them back creatively. If you notice that you regularly feel resistance towards creating, this episode is for you. We hope this sheds light on some of the dynamics that often come up for creatives and gives you hope that everything is healable. Your art is meant to be shared with the world...

This week Courtney is back for another episode where she shares about: What hopelessness actually is What is happening in your nervous system when you feel this way Practical tools on how to support yourself to come back into connection with your true, creative self We hope you enjoy this episode! Sign up for the email list and receive your free Inspiration Mirroring exercise  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .  Co...

This week Courtney reflects on her recent performance in Redding and the steps that she took beforehand to support her being able to show up and truly enjoy it. She touches on the practical nervous system tools she used, how she rehearsed on her own, affirmations that she used to support her in showing up as her confident, calm and courageous self. If you're moving towards being more seen in y...

Hi friends, welcome back to another episode! In this one, Emily is back and she joins Courtney for a conversation about jealousy. In this episode you'll hear Courtney's perspective on jealousy and how it is actually a very helpful emotion to guide you back to your authentic self. Emily and Courtney share stories of their own experience with jealousy and how they've reframed it in their...

Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, you'll hear about Rodger's background as a singer/songwriter/performer, the process of writing this song and how Courtney and Rodger came together to create a duet version of 'Forgot" which is out now! If you stick around to the end of thee episode you'll hear this stunning song that tells a story of a reconnecting in a relationship. Listen to the song...

Jenna Riemersma joins Courtney this week as she shares about Internal Family Systems, a therapeutic modality created by Richard Schwartz. In this episode Jenna covers topics like: IFS overview How IFS helps us to rethink 'sin' in the Christian tradition How to understand our burdened parts and why they get stuck in their behaviours Getting into relationship with all parts of us, instead of...

Welcome back to another episode! In this one, Courtney shares about her fresh vision for the podcast and her process of coming to this place of being ready to share more specifically to support the Christian creative. Sign up for the email list and receive your free Inspiration Mirroring exercise  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .  Connect with Courtney:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  or  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week Wes Schrock joins Courtney for another Artist Story episode. Wes is a Christian music artist based out of LA and is sharing his whole process of creating this first project on social media. In this episode, you'll hear about his move from Minnesota to LA, his history that has led him to this place of pursuing music full time, his tips for anyone who wants to follow the same path and...

Happy New Year to you all! This week, Courtney is sharing more about the course that she is releasing on January 19th. The You Series is a powerful combination of self-discovery, nervous system regulation, and inner child work distinguishes The You Series as a holistic and transformative experience. By addressing the emotional and psychological aspects that may hinder your authenticity, this cours...

Welcome back to The Heal/Create Podcast! We hope you guys have had a lovely festive season and wishing you all a beautiful start to 2024. In this week’s episode, Courtney shares a mediation based on the question “what’s 10 things you would you like to say are true in 10 years?” that she's shared in a previous episode. This exercise is included in the You Series course that will be available in...

This week we have Laura Duncan back on the podcast. Her episode in season one was the most listened to episode and so we hope that you guys enjoy this one. Today Courtney and Laura chat about blame free living, which is a core part of Laura's Compassion Method work. They discuss what taking radical responsibility for your emotions looks like, how blame tends to show up for creatives, how to wo...

Welcome back to the podcast! After taking a break to celebrate her birthday, Courtney is back to share about some of the things she's learned through her 30s. She dives into 5 things she's learned and shares about the wisdom she's gathered through her healing years. She also shares an exercise that she's done herself and with clients to support them in creating vision for their nex...

Welcome back to the podcast! This week Emily is back with Courtney and they chat all about the authentic self. They cover topics like discovering your authentic self, how to connect to glimmers in difficult seasons, things that they've discovered about their own authenticity and the ways they've untangled from unhelpful religious messaging in the journey of living more from their truest se...

This week Courtney shares a practice to help process through grief. For many of us, the holiday season can bring up this feeling of grief, longing or loss. This practice will support you as you move through your emotions so that you're open to experience the joy on the other side of sadness and to allow your creativity to flow through you in the most beautiful way. Sign up for the email list a...

Welcome back to The Heal/Create Podcast! This week Courtney and Emily share their stories about seasons of dysregulation and the practical tools they've used over the years that have supported them to grow into a flexible nervous system. A flexible system is one that is able to dip into self-protective states but come back into safety and regulation with ease. They reflect on their experiences...

Courtney chats with guest, John Paul Gentile, a songwriter and storyteller who nurtures artists as they move through their creative journey. In this episode, they talk about the common themes that come up when artists are working on their craft, rest and timelessness, reframing suffering and belonging to community as a creative. JP is part of a songwriting retreat called Fathering Artists, which C...