Most people don't even attempt hard things let alone try to pursue their dreams for fear of failure. Perhaps there is something standing in your way of pursuing your dream. Are you secretly afraid people will think you are a fraud or a phony? In the first part of this four-part series, we will be unpacking why the fear of failure holds us back, and how you can move past those fears. Connect with Andrea on Instagram Facebook Website Join the private Facebook Group Schedule your 30 minute FREE Str...
Sep 08, 2020•29 min•Season 7Ep. 129
Each and every one of us has a story to tell with our lives. Sam Collier's started with rejection when he and his twin sister were given up for adoption by their biological mother. In this episode, Sam shares with me how he navigated belonging and acceptance within his own life. Sam also talks candidly about the racial injustice that is taking place within North America and the response of the white community. Sam Collier is a pastor, speaker, writer, and host of the A Greater Story with Sam Col...
Aug 26, 2020•47 min•Season 7Ep. 128
This season has taken a toll on our physical, emotional, and spiritual health. There are some days when we feel like if we’re just able to make it we’ll be ok. You may have been surrounded with family nonstop for months on end, or have been trying so hard to be productive in this season that you feel like you’ve lost your footing a bit. It’s entirely possible that you’ve faced some of the hardest moments of your life over the past few months. You might be surprised to realize that you’ve actuall...
Aug 25, 2020•31 min•Season 7Ep. 127
A crucial aspect of creating success in anything you do is having your mind right. The truth is that your thoughts determine your life and your legacy. So whether you are starting over or you are wanting to take your dream to the next level it’s important to attack your fears instead of running away from there. Today on the podcast, I’m chatting with internationally recognized performance coach Todd Durkin about how we can get our minds right in the midst of such uncertainty. Todd delivers an in...
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 7Ep. 126
How would your life be different if you learned how to expect the unexpected? The problem with expectations is that we can become so attached to the outcome that we lose ourselves in the process. And if we’re not careful we can be overcome with disappointment and frustration when things don’t turn out the way we’ve planned. Today on the podcast we’re talking about how we can begin to loosen our grip on what we’ve carefully planned out to embrace the possibilities of what could be. > Connect w...
Aug 11, 2020•21 min•Season 7Ep. 125
Have you ever experienced one of those crisis moments in life when you think life is over? It can leave you feeling helpless like the world is conspiring against you. You’ve probably experienced something in your life that has caused significant heartbreak. I’ve had a few starting points throughout my life, so whether you’re experiencing loss or you’re just wondering how you’re going to begin life again when things start to gain some sense of normalcy I have a few tips to help you start over. &g...
Aug 04, 2020•33 min•Season 7Ep. 124
During times of crisis and hardship, it’s easy to doubt whether or not you have the fortitude to stick things out. There is value in staying and being in hard things but there is also value in knowing when it’s time to leave. But how do we know the difference? And why is that we stay too long in the first place? Maybe you’ve been feeling like you’ve overstayed a job or a relationship or perhaps even hung on to an opportunity that you don’t feel aligned with anymore. Today on the podcast, I’m goi...
Jul 28, 2020•45 min•Season 7Ep. 123
Are you experiencing a disconnect between your head and your heart? Are you suppressing what you truly feel in order to just make it through each and every day? You may be tempted to give up - but the ache will always be there. That’s why we need to stay where we resist being. Today on the podcast I'm chatting Anjuli Paschall who wrote the book Stay. Anjuli shares why we need to stay where we resist and how we can navigate feelings of belonging and loneliness. And if it’s possible for us to begi...
Jul 21, 2020•58 min•Season 7Ep. 122
What happens when your identity is tied to doing? Have you ever felt so tied to what you do, to the roles you play that it feels impossible to separate it from who you are? It can feel terrifying to walk away from something that you’ve placed so much or your value in. Especially if it’s a job, you worked hard to get in the first place. That’s what happened to our guest today. Paula Faris had worked hard to climb the ladder going from intern all the way to anchoring Good Morning America. Even tho...
Jul 14, 2020•42 min•Season 7Ep. 121
Is the fear of the future holding you captive, keeping you paralyzed from taking action on the very dreams that once propelled you forward? It’s common to be asking yourself where you should be going from here. So much has changed in the world, and life is no longer what it once was pre-COVID. Are you wondering if your dreams are still valid? In this episode, I’m sharing with you how fear tends to hold us back, and how you can position yourself to really get the answer you need to move forward w...
Jul 07, 2020•37 min•Season 7Ep. 120
Now more than ever we're completely obsessed with our bodies, and the food that we’re eating. The truth is that a majority of people would say they don’t like the way they look. I know I’ve said that about myself many times throughout my life. But what might surprise you to learn is that there’s a highly idealized view of health and body type and that it’s an expensive classist system that only the privileged have access to. During this episode, I’m chatting with Dr. Jillian Murphy about what so...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 6Ep. 119
Do you ever feel like you’re being defined by the roles you play in life? In our search for our identity, it is easy to get caught up in trying to become someone we’re not. We originally aired this episode in 2018 but decided to give it some new life and share it with you again. Join me and Kathleen Van Engen (founder of Tattered Tiara’s) as we talk about the struggles we face as women to be uniquely who we’ve been created to be. In this candid conversation, Kathleen shares her battle with menta...
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 118
Our most innovative ideas are often born in times of adversity. During seasons in life when we feel that everything is chaotic and out of control. It’s only when we’ve come to the end of ourselves that we’re able to let go and surrender to the process. This year has been fraught with uncertainty and chaos. Courage finds you when you’re in the depths on your worst day. In November 2017 we released EP 017 Courage Found Me With Tania Kolesnik . We’ve decided that the message is timely for today and...
Jun 09, 2020•55 min•Season 6Ep. 117
It's time that we take a stand to amplify the voices of WOC. This week on the podcast we are sharing with you amazing women for you to follow and learn from.
Jun 02, 2020•5 min•Season 6Ep. 116
Today on the podcast we’re talking about love, being known, and the yearning we have to be intimate with someone. In a culture of instant gratification, sex is seen as a way for our personal desires to be fulfilled. But what if we start to look at relationships and physical intimacy in a new way. I’m joined by educator, podcaster, and founder of The Refined Woman, Kat Harris and we’re talking all about sex. In full disclosure this is a conversation between two single women sharing their experien...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 115
Today on the podcast we’re talking about the struggle we all face when we’re caught in the trap of trying to gain the approval. You're going to have to STOP living your life for other people and start living the life you were created to live. > Connect with Andrea on Instagram / Facebook / Website > Join the private Facebook Group > Schedule your 30 minute FREE Strategy Session > Support the podcast and shop our Amazon Affiliate link If you enjoy The Couragecast, can you please do a ...
May 19, 2020•32 min•Season 6Ep. 114
Do you feel like life is anything but predictable right now? You might even feel compelled to shrink your dreams to match the current reality you're living in. Instead of shrinking back, now is the time to expand your capacity for growth. We're sharing five ways you can start (right where you're at) to expand your capacity to meet your dreams and destiny. > Connect with Andrea on Instagram / Facebook / Website > Join the private Facebook Group > Schedule your 30 minute FREE Strategy Ses...
May 12, 2020•20 min•Season 6Ep. 113
Do you ever feel like you’re too much? You might be surprised to hear that feeling like you're 'too much' is rooted in 'not enough-ness'. This week we're talking to the author of Empowered To Rise, David Trotter who said, "I think we get mixed up between our behaviour and life skills and our value and identity." David Trotter is the host of Inspiration Rising , a podcast dedicated to inspiring women (and the men who support them) to rise up in life, love, and leadership. For over 25 years, he’s ...
May 05, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 112
We’re all feeling the strain of what is happening in the world due to COVID-19. Sometimes it feels like a loss, and other times like opportunity. Both can co-exist within the same framework. You may be doing some deep soul searching, and you may be wondering where God is in all of this. Sheila Walsh is the best selling author, bible teacher, TV host, and speaker. Sheila’s books have sold over 5 million copies including her latest bestseller It’s Okay Not To Be Okay . In February 2020, she releas...
Apr 28, 2020•37 min•Season 6Ep. 111
Are you ready to shake things up a bit? We're in unprecedented times. Self-isolation, COVID-19 are all things we’re quite familiar with. That and the fact that most of us have been stuck inside for weeks if not months. Being that you’re inside, you may be seeing all of the ’stuff’ that has stood in your way of moving forward in life — whether that be the clutter in your office or basement or the emotional distress that you’re feeling. If you’re ready to eliminate the overwhelm and declutter the ...
Apr 21, 2020•52 min•Season 6Ep. 110
Many entrepreneurs are facing uncertainty and challenges in their business right now. With everyone competing for a place in the market right now the temptation is stronger than ever to compare our success with that of someone else. The problem with comparison is that it keeps us playing small. In this episode, I’m talking with Allie Duff founder of Pure Balanxed about her journey as a start-up and what she is doing to navigate these uncertain times. > Connect with Andrea on Instagram / Faceb...
Apr 14, 2020•33 min•Season 6Ep. 109
No one really wants to live in uncertainty. We crave safety and security, not living in the unknown. Considering our current climate with COVID-19 taking a toll on health care, the economy, relationships, and life, in general, the one thing that we can be certain of is that we need to embrace not knowing during these unsettling times. In today’s episode, I’m outlining three powerful questions that I believe will help you thrive and not just survive in times of uncertainty. And I’ll share with yo...
Apr 07, 2020•22 min•Season 6Ep. 108
Learning to accept the present moment becomes the only antidote to pain and loss. Maybe you find yourself questioning your own faith, understanding of God, the divine. Perhaps you’ve left a community of believers, or perhaps you’ve never even been to a church in your life but you consider yourself a very spiritual person. I’d like to invite you into this conversation with Brady Toops as we explore spirituality and faith means to us on an individual level. In this episode, we talk about Brady’s a...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 6Ep. 107
We are in very unprecedented times and right now things may feel very uncertain in your life. As the world enters a time of self-isolation and social distancing, we need each other more than ever before. A few weeks ago we were doing business as usual and now because of COVID-19, many people are experiencing fear and anxiety due to job loss, health issues and having to be alone. It made me wonder if it is possible for us to move forward in a time like this. What can we do in uncertain times? Ale...
Mar 24, 2020•30 min•Season 6Ep. 106
What are the best and worst partner pairings when it comes to the Enneagram? Did you know there are over 45 types of pairings when it comes to relationships and the typologies of the Enneagram? This week we have Enneagram experts Beth and Jeff McCord on the podcast to talk about how we can love each other well by using the Enneagram. So whether you’re single and you’re looking to find a partner, or you want to relate better to your current partner or spouse — this is the episode for you. Want to...
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 105
I’m going to go ahead and guess that if you’re listening to this episode then you have been someone who has been caught in the trap of ‘overthinking’ too. What can I say about Anne Bogel’s book ‘Don’t Overthink It’, other than I LOVE IT! From the very first story, she had me hooked. Not only is she an incredible storyteller but provides so much insight on how we can move from overthinking to feeling like we have the mental bandwidth to handle every decision that comes our way. Anne and I chat ab...
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 104
Joy comes in unexpected ways, most of which are in the ordinary moments of life. Maybe you've been looking to expand your business or to develop your self-confidence but you seem to be hitting a roadblock. Try looking for the good in every circumstance and then watch the magic happen in your life. In this episode, Andrea shares from her personal journey to look for the good in every situation in life and shares some key principles to help you discover the good in every situation in your life. &g...
Mar 03, 2020•23 min•Season 6Ep. 103
We’re taking the fear and mystery out of taxes today on the podcast. As women in business, it can be tempting to want to bury our heads in the sand when it comes to our money, especially during tax time. That is why I thought it was important to enlist one of my favourite humans and all-round funny gal and tax accountant extraordinaire Sunny Widerman to talk all things taxes. Sunny Widerman is the founder of Personal Tax Advisors in Toronto, Ontario. Along with being one of the most knowledgeabl...
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 102
Being truly successful in today’s world of online businesses can seem like a never-ending climb uphill. Most creatives and entrepreneurs give up just before they get the breakthrough they need in their mindset and in their business. Today we’re answering the question I get asked most by my clients and that is, “how do I break through the belief that I’m good enough to be doing this?” We’re chatting about how you can start to overcome those limiting beliefs, what to do when you are considering qu...
Feb 18, 2020•52 min•Season 6Ep. 101
I'm honoured and humbled that we've reached this incredible milestone -- 100 episodes, baby! In order to celebrate 100 episodes, we thought it would be fun to revisit some of the most impactful moments for me personally on the show. 1 | We start with the moment that I finally realized it was ok to be 'seen' just as I am. Tania Kolesnik (EP 54) . 2 | Learning to overcome adversity and not wasting time sitting around feeling sorry for myself. Meagan Duhamel (EP 71). 3 | Stepping into the belief th...
Feb 11, 2020•34 min•Season 5Ep. 100
