Do you find it difficult to let go and listen to your own intuition? Gut instinct is everything, especially for artists like Brooke Palsson. Being able to navigate a saturated industry as both a singer/songwriter and actor is a delicate balance. In this conversation, you’ll hear from Brooke just how she’s navigated going in and out of the entertainment industry, how she rekindled her love for her craft and just what it takes to stay in the game as long as she has been. During the second part of ...
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 99
Not everyone is cut out to leave their 9-5 gig. It’s definitely not for the faint of heart. When Libby decided that she was finally ready to go ‘all-in’ and invest full time in her side business she faced what most entrepreneurs and small business owner face — the dreaded imposter syndrome. In this episode, Libby Armstrong (founder of 4the6 ) shares her personal journey with having to overcome feelings of worthiness to expand her reach with her company. 4THE6 is a platform connecting people to o...
Jan 28, 2020•49 min•Season 5Ep. 98
There’s one thing I consistently see working with creatives, they're notorious for selling themselves short even though they are brimming with potential. The reason it’s so easy to see is that I used to be the exact same way. My own lack of self-worth and unbelief caused me to devalue what I had to offer the world. Maybe you’ve been feeling the same way, and you’re ready to come out of hiding. Don’t let frustration and overwhelm hold you back anymore from truly believing in what you have to offe...
Jan 21, 2020•23 min•Season 5Ep. 97
We don’t have to let one moment be the defining moment in our story. Maybe you’ve been through a lot in your life, and right now you feel like your life feels a bit stuck in neutral. This episode with Sunday Burquest is going to encourage you that you have the power to change any of that. "Your setback is only one scene in your story. It takes a conscious decision that this scene is not going to be the 'staring' scene." Sunday Burquest is a breast cancer survivor, a competitor on the reality TV ...
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 96
Are you ready to make some bold moves in your life? It’s easy to say that we want to see change and growth, but when push comes to shove it’s a lot harder than we think it’s going to be. Which is precisely why we need one another — to champion and cheer each other on. Whether you’re in a season of transition, launching something brand new in your life, or if you’re teetering on the edge trying to decide whether or not you should get back in the game, this episode will inspire you to make some bo...
Jan 07, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 95
Saying good-bye can be so freeing and beautiful. It can also be a bit painful which is why we have a tendency to hold on to things that aren’t serving us anymore. In this new years episode I want to encourage you to set aside some time for yourself to reflect and be grateful for what has been, but to also make space for the love and abundance that is found within you. My hope and prayer for you in 2020 is that you will allow yourself the freedom to give and receive in ways that will open you up ...
Dec 31, 2019•9 min•Season 5Ep. 94
All is merry and bright! Or is it? Christmas can bring up all the feels and whether you’re spending time with family that you’re not that close with or you’re navigating loss or separation I wanted to send a little encouragement your way. Pour yourself a glass of eggnog and give yourself permission to have a few minutes on your own. I believe that this Christmas has the potential to be all that you could have ever hoped it would be. Merry Christmas, my friend! > Inspire your creativity with a...
Dec 24, 2019•15 min•Season 5Ep. 93
We really do have so much to be thankful for in our lives. One of the biggest lessons I’ve been learning is to be grateful for everything even the hard things in life. And that I have so many opportunities to give back and make a difference in my sphere of influence. In this episode, I had the honour of talking all about impact and living on mission with Allison Alley, President, and CEO of Compassion Canada. Allison holds a Master of Arts in Global Leadership with an emphasis in International D...
Dec 17, 2019•47 min•Season 5Ep. 92
Have you been honest with yourself about your truth? We all have a unique story to tell and no two are alike. Not only does our story have the power to propel us into our purpose but it also can help others realize their own healing and freedom. During the episode sh*t got real and I opened up about my own faith journey and what that means for my life moving forward. Ashley was so gracious to make space for me to have that moment, guiding into my own truth. Ashley Abercrombie fought to overcome ...
Dec 10, 2019•58 min•Season 5Ep. 91
Our emotions are what trigger our thoughts, which trigger our beliefs and then trigger our actions. So if our emotions are completely running the show then you can guess what kind of ricochet effect that is going to have on our lives. But when we are honest about our emotions and get to the heart of what they are trying to tell us then we can reframe any negative thoughts that have been causing havoc, and align our faith to believe for what we truly desire. Then, of course, we’re able to take ac...
Dec 03, 2019•31 min•Season 5Ep. 90
Have you ever wondered how faith intersects with the law of attraction? Let’s set the record straight about what law of attraction is and what it isn’t. Today’s guest is known for her radical honesty and no BS approach to spirituality and how to apply it to business and life. In this conversation, we’re talking about all things law of attraction and how it can create results in our lives. Rebecca’s story is one that you won’t soon forget. Not long after starting a family, her first love (and lat...
Nov 26, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 89
“The energy you are putting into the silver bullet and the unicorn hunting, if you can rechannel and refocus that energy into your own goals and figuring out what does this mean for me to build a successful life of purpose, passion, and impact and do the self-work to be the type of person who can do that and take risks then your infinitely more likely to succeed.” Liz Forkin Bohannon is the author of Beginners Pluck and the founder of Sseko Designs . Sseko is an ethical fashion brand that works ...
Nov 12, 2019•46 min•Season 5Ep. 88
If you could ask for any miracle in your life, what would it be? There are situations in our lives that we’d all love to overcome and to see a major shift take place. Being grateful has completely changed me for the better. And not just being grateful for the good things that happen in life, but also the really hard things too. It has given me insight into what I truly want in my life and I’ve been able to experience miracles through being grateful in my life. What would change in your life if y...
Nov 12, 2019•31 min•Season 5Ep. 87
If you’ve ever thought to yourself that you’re not worthy of having what you want, of being in love, of experiencing the kind of life that you’ve always dreamt of having it’s entirely possible that you’re living with abundance blocks and you don’t even know it. These blocks often can be linked directly to your childhood, to your family of origin and are the main source of anxiety and are one of the biggest reasons couples divorce. This conversation is more than a conversation about money, it's a...
Nov 05, 2019•56 min•Season 5Ep. 86
What happens when you’re going about life and all of the sudden out of nowhere tragedy strikes. The loss of a job that you had been depending on. A person you had placed your trust in does the unthinkable and shatters your heart. The dream you’ve been counting no longer seems available. My guest today watched her mother pass away from cancer, and then her sister a few years later. When she herself was diagnosed just six weeks later it left her reeling, questioning, and merely surviving a life th...
Oct 29, 2019•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 85
Are you someone who is willing to take big risks in life, or do you feel like you're stuck smack dab in the middle of your comfort zone? Risk-taking should be something that feels thrilling, not daunting and overwhelming. Yet most people sit idly on their dreams, in unfulfilled relationships and generally discouraged by their circumstances. It's time that we took bold steps towards life-giving relationships, exciting opportunities, and more a brighter future. In the season five opener, we're sha...
Oct 22, 2019•29 min•Season 5Ep. 84
This beautiful conversation with Ruth Chou Simons is going to inspire the creative in your to come alive. In complete transparency, I got off the call with her and immediately went into the other room and immediately and started playing the piano. Something that I’ve not done in forever. And I’ve not stopped. I truly believe this conversation will call out the creativity in you. Ruth Chou Simons is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and speaker. Ruth and her husband, Troy, are raising six boys ...
Sep 25, 2019•59 min•Season 5Ep. 83
"Women are not a living equity which is not just empowerment or equal rights it’s the opportunity to use those rights. In North America, people will dismiss this conversation because they say women are already equal but the difference between equal rights and equal opportunity is the difference between how valued equality really is." - Danielle Strickland. In this episode, we're talking with Danielle Strickland about how we can individually have the courage to pursue justice and what that means ...
Jul 02, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 82
Do you ever feel overwhelmed, like you’re trying your hardest to tend to too many decision so you just stop making them altogether? I know the feeling all too well. Being completely honest with you — I’ve been in jobs and relationships too long because I was unwilling to make a decision about what I really wanted. At the core was fear. Fear of failing, fear of being rejected and fear that I would disappoint myself and others. Today I’ve got an amazing guest on the show, my friend and fellow life...
Jun 25, 2019•28 min•Season 4Ep. 81
Kyla Richey is a mentor and role model for young Canadian athletes. Being able to share her journey has been something she doesn’t take lightly. But she also wants young women to realize that life is not always what it appears to be. Although it may seem as though she has a picture perfect reality, she has experienced deep loss and great pain with the loss of her brother and subsequent battle with anxiety and depression. This conversation explores our need to share our lives vulnerably and the q...
Jun 18, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 80
How do I disconnect my own desire for people’s approval? Competition is a dangerous thing. When you are in the mode of competition, you are not thinking about self-development, you’re not thinking about working on you, or being your best self forward, you are in the catch-up and keep up. Cheryl Nembhard In this conversation, Cheryl and I talk about what it’s like to move past the opinion of others in order to pursue our destiny. And, what that looks like on a practical level. Get your note pad o...
Jun 11, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 79
If we let it, our mental chatter will be something that robs us of our peace. The constant over thinking, and over analyzing. It’s exhausting — and in the end, really get’s us nowhere. When I asked Promise what her biggest takeaway has been during this season of her life she responded by saying that therapy has been something that changed her perspective on life. It’s kept her focus on the present, and helped her to ‘turn off her mind’. What a concept right? Honestly, I was so excited to talk to...
Jun 04, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 78
Do you feel like you have self-limiting beliefs? You may be trying to up level yourself professionally, but are finding that you can't seem to take action when necessary. I think we all struggle with this. The tables are turning on me and I’m going to be coached on the podcast today. And can I just say that I absolutely LOVED it! There is no one I would have rather have coach me then my friend Alex Street. I had the opportunity to meet Alex this past summer when we were both serving at a church ...
May 28, 2019•45 min•Season 4Ep. 77
Have you ever struggled to love your body? Today on The Couragecast we’re talking about the relationship we have with food and our bodies. We talk about the intuitive eating, body knowing, body positivity movement and what really happens when we weight cycle. Our guest today, Dr. Jillian Murphy ND is passionate about helping people make peace with food and their bodies. Dr. Jillian Murphy is a registered, licensed Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. She has dedicated the past 8 years to studying th...
May 21, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Season 4Ep. 76
From the very beginning of the podcast, I've been partnering with my friend Stephen Crilly. When I was at a loss at how to edit the audio he graciously stepped in and has been along for the ride ever since. He has become such an integral part of the show and today he is on the other side of the mic as a guest. Not only is he an accomplished musician and sound engineer but he is also an advocate for women. For the past two seasons, he has written original music for the podcast and makes me sound ...
May 14, 2019•27 min•Season 4Ep. 75
'With someone with anxiety, the biggest fear they're avoiding is feeling fear and that can be exhausting. Instead, we can embrace fear and learn how to accept it.' If you've ever struggled with anxiety, panic attacks or depression it can feel terribly overwhelming and defeating. You often wonder if it's possible to be free from its stronghold. Sarah Ball is the author of Fearless In 21 Days: A Survivor's Guide To Overcoming Anxiety. She went from a self-proclaimed suck it up princess to fearing ...
May 07, 2019•28 min•Season 4Ep. 74
'With someone with anxiety, the biggest fear they're avoiding is feeling fear and that can be exhausting. Instead, we can embrace fear and learn how to accept it.' If you've ever struggled with anxiety, panic attacks or depression it can feel terribly overwhelming and defeating. You often wonder if it's possible to be free from its stronghold. Sarah Ball is the author of Fearless In 21 Days: A Survivor's Guide To Overcoming Anxiety. She went from a self-proclaimed suck it up princess to fearing ...
Apr 30, 2019•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 73
Have you ever felt like you just want to disappear? That no matter what you do, the feelings of self-blame and embarrassment lurk beneath the surface. When left untended to shame begin to shape who you become, and how you interact with others. It will also keep you paralyzed indecision and fear. Learn how to silence the shame in your life by identifying where the shame stems from, and how you can begin to show up for yourself through empathy. Consider supporting The Couragecast monthly by joinin...
Apr 23, 2019•24 min•Season 4Ep. 72
‘When I was on the Olympic podium all I was thinking about was the journey’ — Meagan Duhamel Today I am chatting with Canadian legend and pair skater Meagan Duhamel. Not only is she passionate and driven about her sport, but she is smart, articulate, and she will empower you like no other. In 2018 two-time world champions Meagan Duhamel and her partner Eric Radford captured their seventh consecutive Canadian title, becoming one of the most decorated Canadian pair teams in history. A month later,...
Apr 16, 2019•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 71
A goal is just a wish unless action is put behind it. Most people make goals but have a hard time achieving them because they run out of energy and lack the vision necessary to move them forward. In this three-part goal-setting series, we're looking at how to set goals that work with your life, that make an impact on those around you and that can be sustained with your busy lifestyle. This episode is all about creating that momentum to keep going until the goal has been achieved. I've created a ...
Dec 18, 2018•23 min
