The Key to Courage Podcast

In this return episode of The Key to Courage , we explore the idea that courage is not only about bold action or bravery…it is about having awareness and the willingness to see what is true within ourselves, around us, between us, behind us, and ahead of us. Through a passionate conversation with real life stories, we widen the conversation around courage by exploring 5 essential categories in bec...

Life has a funny way of working out. And, by “funny,” I mean it’s also sometimes harsh and cruel. In relationships and circumstances, we often have a movie reel in our mind of how things will turn out in the years to come. But in the case of sudden change, we are forced to let go of this vision as a possibility. Divorce. Death of a loved one. Job loss. Natural disaster. All of these events force u...

I have spent an awful lot of time over the last few years feeling very very alone. Alone is different than solitude.   It is different than independence. It  can be experienced with a crowd or a partner, or family who maybe doesn’t see you, acknowledge you, or believe in you. Alone can be all in your head (which is normal) or out for the world to see (also normal); and it can be har...

Sounds pretty nasty, right? Well, I hate to disappoint, but my scar wasn’t actually from a bear attack. But the story behind it, and the lesson it can teach us pertaining to hatred and rejection, is invaluable. In this episode, we delve into the category of automatic assumption, judgment, and misunderstanding ; then, using my body’s rejection of sutures thinking they are not good for me, we talk w...

We all need things. Money. Housing. Food.  But what about the real  things?  The things that matter to us on a deeper level?   Yes, it all matters. You may be thinking, Amy, those things allow us to live. Yes, they do. We need to pay bills. We need to eat. But, especially now, when life is quite loaded, full of hardship, challenge, and chaos, we often find ourselves feeling tos...

In this episode, we get real about five of the most common and pervasive squashers of our self-confidence and creativity, often encountered on the road to…well, just about anything. Then, we shift our perception of these energy-suckers in order to empower ourselves to take back what is ours. We live during challenging times, when out-of-the-ordinary is hard enough; add naysayers, doomsdayers, and...

From the very first, in this invaluable episode, we dive headlong into the overwhelm that so many of us are facing, strategically tackling and subverting the muddy mind that risks derailing us from our dreams, our pursuits, and even our daily lives. Together, we go through ten ideas - personally PROVEN tips - to keep you on track and get you back into motion, especially if you’ve found yourself fr...

It sounds cliché. But in this tumultuous time, when many of us are feeling disempowered and overwhelmed, the things we typically see as weaknesses may actually be or point to our hidden strengths.  After an unplanned month-long hiatus, I use myself as the example, diving right into discussing how the main four “weaknesses” that have kept me away can be rephrased and re-perceived.  Specif...

With the world - and our lives - feeling tossed, it is easy to feel weak, disempowered, vulnerable, and at a loss for what to do. We start to turn inward, bury ourselves, blame our “shortcomings,” or fight amongst one another.  But we have strength. SO much strength. We just need to realize and remember it. There are those in power who want us to feel powerless. Yet we are anything but. This...

We all have courage within. But sometimes we forget. And we are now in a time when we need that courage more than ever. So, where do we find this hidden courage? Sometimes, it is in day-to-day acts - standing up for yourself or a friend, making big decisions, taking chances. Sometimes, it is in big, bold life changes and moves.  In this unplanned episode, we get to the heart and purpose of th...

The onslaught is real. Right now we are all feeling it. One thing after another is coming at us, in our personal lives, on the world stage, and even at the level of freedoms we already thought were won. We feel overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude and number of things, while at a loss for what to do in order to overcome. But it is a tactic. It is meant to do exactly this. To take away our power. In...

The world feels pretty broken now. And so do we.  But what if I told you that you are NeverBroken? What if you knew that fact all along? It may not change how we feel (we still go through the tough stuff). But it can change how we heal and, ultimately, it can change our entire approach to life. In this powerful episode, we talk about why we are taught throughout our lives that we can break; t...

We are in another pandemic - this one, a lack of self-awareness, leading to the agendas of few being touted, regurgitated, and spewed as the desires of many. Why? Because people are scared of themselves. Self-examination and realization can be hard, especially when what we might see and learn about ourselves could be different than what we intended or know on a deeper level to be true.  This...

Words matter. We’ve heard it said before. But now, more than ever, words hold sway in everything from family discussions and casual encounters, to the success of political campaigns. But it is more than just the words at face value and the topics discussed. Words hold POWER. And there is no place that they hold more power than in regard to our beliefs and identities. In this episode, we dive into...

In light of recent events and in acknowledgement of many people feeling at a bit of a loss for what to do, I decided it would be timely to record this special episode.  Whether you are feeling lost, depressed, deflated, or scattered (or just need an infusion of hope and momentum), this episode gives fourteen ways to step forward. If you need the quickie list version, here they are: 1) Provide...

Yes…yes, I said it. Even Barbie has a man’s last name. Why do I point this out? Why is it important? Have a listen! In this episode, we dive fully into an exploratory conversation about gender identity, gender equality, and how deep-seated beliefs and systems have affected - and continue to affect - the pursuit and fight for freedom in self identity and equality for everyone. Considering my own ex...

Wow, this episode is a big one, and a long time coming. We go straight for the heart of the matter - we all have certain veils and toxicities that have intentionally and unintentionally affected our beliefs and perceptions, both regarding ourselves and regarding the world around us (that have greatly affected our life’s path up to this point). In order to be our truest and most authentic selves, i...

In this episode, we start out talking very candidly about what it means to be tagged a “dangerous woman,” hitting on many of the underlying hurdles in the ongoing fight for gender equality. We discuss how words truly matter and are, quite often, weaponized in order to influence, disempower, and demoralize. We, then, dive right into exposing the double standards, particularly in light of women seek...

It is time to wake up. In this episode, we step in and toward self-awakening and discovery. More than ever, people are realizing the importance of knowing ourselves beyond expectation, pre-determined pathways, and outer influence. We talk briefly about how this has evolved and the vital importance of self-awareness to fulfillment and the current state of the world. Buckle up - this is only the beg...

In this mini “nugget,” we talk briefly about how life can serve you both lemons and lemonade AT THE SAME TIME. And that’s okay. It’s called life. The challenge is to keep moving forward and to appreciate the lemonade while plowing through the lemons and not letting them pull you off course. While acknowledging rough stuff, we reflect on the benefit of gratitude in the mix and embracing life at eve...

Without even realizing it, we are susceptible to body barriers that block even the most resilient of mindsets. Our thoughts and feelings about our bodies, our condition, and even our position affect our ability to achieve all we are able and want to.  In order to overcome these barriers, we need to address them and then give ourselves permission to deal with them (kindly and gently). In this...

We all know it sucks to not feel supported, especially by those we think love us. And for some reason, some of these people in our lives can’t help but punch holes in our dreams. Every chance they get, they find the flaws rather than encourage us to keep going. What gives? This short nugget episode lays it out plainly - you are “outside of the box” while others are inside. And that’s okay. It does...

It sounds like a contradiction - forget yourself to know yourself.  But it’s not. In this mini “nugget” episode, we dive into what you should let go of in order to move forward and why.  Self-discovery is the key to everything; but in revealing our truest selves, we run into the temptation of dwelling on what has been lost or who we might have become. What is important is the NOW and who...

A special episode, I finally tell the story of my awake on the table surgical experience in order to broach the topic of you deciding where in your life you need to be more awake, aware, in control, or finally have the courage to let go. For a supportive kickstart on the road to more, join the  5-day Start it Now Challenge HERE . For resources and empowerment,  AmyInfinity.com is the pla...

This impactful enCOURAGEment minisode is exactly what you need to hear to step yourself into the next. You matter. Don’t let the gremlins in your head or anyone on the outside tell you otherwise. And we are all looking forward to discovering who that YOU really is. Download a free self-discovery tool, the True You Blueprint, here:  https://www.amy-infinity.com/True-You-Blueprint For more insp...