Living the Questions with Courtney Koester

Courtney Koester•www.ckoesterinspired.com

Living the Questions is a podcast for curious souls navigating the beauty and complexity of being human. Inspired by Rainer Maria Rilke’s words, “Live the questions now…,” this show invites you to explore life’s uncertainties through honest conversations about relationships, purpose, healing, and the mysteries within. It’s not about having the answers — it’s about embracing the messy beauty of our shared humanity and creating space for connection. Join us as we uncover the layers and live into the unknown, one big question at a time.

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Can We Stay Open to What We Can’t Explain?

Some conversations meander in the most magical ways, and this one is a celebration of cosmic timing, personal joy, and the sacredness of embracing what makes us feel most alive. I reflect on the significance of things like numbers — not just as dates or symbols, but as threads of connection woven through family, memory, and meaning. From repeating numbers to astrology, from childhood delight to spiritual inquiry, I explore what it means to honor joy, even when it’s misunderstood, and to build a ...

May 08, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 8

What If Overextending Isn’t the Path to Love?

What if taking good care of yourself isn’t selfish — but the very foundation of how you care for others? This episode explores the tender, tangled process of shifting out of over-functioning, especially when people-pleasing patterns run deep. I reflect on the internal tug-of-war between the fear of being “too much” or “not enough” and the slow, sacred work of learning what true boundaries, congruent giving, and right relationship with self can look like. If you’ve ever struggled with guilt aroun...

May 01, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 7

What If Your Wellness Isn’t Just About You? A Conversation with Nisha Mody

What if your personal wellness is intertwined with the well-being of the world around you? Nisha Mody joins for a thought-provoking conversation on the complexities of personal wellness, self-trust, and the interconnectedness of individual and collective care. Nisha reflects on the tension between privilege and responsibility, questioning how her own well-being can exist in a world filled with injustice and violence. Through themes of grief, growth, and healing, she examines how stepping into pe...

Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Overthinking | Are You Expanding or Overcomplicating Your Perspective?

The beauty and challenge of nuance is that it offers both freedom and overwhelm — especially for those prone to overthinking. In this episode, I explore how my deep love for perspectives, meaning-making, and endless exploration sometimes becomes a source of anxiety rather than clarity. What happens when nuance feels more constricting than expansive? How do we honor where we truly are instead of where we think we should be? Through personal reflection, I unpack the delicate balance of discernment...

Apr 17, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5

What If The Way You Hear Yourself Isn’t Who You Really Are?

What if the way you hear yourself isn’t the truth, but a distortion shaped by old insecurities? Editing the first few episodes of this podcast invited me to listen to my own voice over and over again and what I noticed was a familiar yet eye-opening pattern — the initial playback was clouded by self-criticism, a harsh internal voice telling me I didn’t make sense. But something shifted on the second and third listens. Without realizing it, the distortion dissolved, and I could hear myself differ...

Apr 10, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Does What I'm Doing Really Matter? A Conversation With Chad Brown

What if the questions you’re avoiding are the ones that hold the most meaning? Chad Brown joins the podcast for an honest, unfiltered conversation about purpose, grief, and self-trust — sharing raw reflections that offer a refreshing perspective on navigating uncertainty and building relationships rooted in truth. He explores the weight of small decisions, the paradox of wanting clarity while resisting life’s invitations, and how loss has reshaped his understanding of what truly matters. From th...

Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Can You Honor Your No Without Needing Validation From Others?

Overview: Navigating the complexity of boundaries and the courage to say "no" is a profound journey of self-connection. In this episode, I share my personal reflections on the difficulty of recognizing and honoring the boundaries of my body, particularly when external pressures or past conditioning make it challenging to assert them. I explore the emotional and somatic processes that accompany saying "no" — from the confusion and dissonance of feeling misaligned, to the event...

Mar 27, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2

How Do We Respect Our Needs While Loving Others Deeply?

Overview: How do we honor both our needs and the needs of those we love? In this inaugural solo episode, I dive into the complexities of balancing care for ourselves while showing up fully in our relationships. Exploring the tension between people-pleasing, self-sacrifice, and genuine love, I unpack the journey of learning to hold space for both. How do we navigate the discomfort of growth, the murkiness of evolving boundaries, and the reality that the answers are always unfolding? Join me as I ...

Mar 20, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Living The Questions Podcast Trailer

Welcome to Living the Questions , a podcast where we embrace the messy middle of life — the space between questions and answers. Hosted by Courtney Koester, this show invites you to explore what it means to live in the unknown and navigate the questions that shape our lives. Each episode dives into the beauty of being present, showing up as you are, and allowing life to unfold without the fear of needing to have all the answers. From the intricacies of self-expression to the challenges of overco...

Feb 12, 2025•8 min

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