Episode description

Brene Brown talks about “Couraging” in one of her talks.  “Couraging” is how to grow your own courage.  It’s a habit of repeatedly being courageous.  It’s a way of dealing with uncertainty and risk head-on.  By not shying away from the uncomfortable situations, and instead, using your voice and standing up especially when you’re not sure what will happen as a result.

This episode is titled “Couraging.”

This episode is focused on the answer to one question.  That question is, “What advice would you give anyone who wants to be more courageous in their own lives?”  I’ve taken all of the conversations I’ve had with my guests this season and pulled out the dialogue for that single question.

Each person provides an answer unique to them.  How would you answer this question for yourself?  More importantly, how are you “couraging” in your own life?

The first person up is Charlotte Fowles who in her episode discussed years of trauma, a failed marriage, depression, and skin cancer.

We then have Daniel Allen who discussed stepping away from a faith he grew up with and even led within as an adult.

Next is Alex Dumas who in his episode discussed the confusion he felt growing up trying to find his identity, fit in, and be loved.  He also shared how he bounced back from a failed business, the death of his mother, and a new baby in the home.

After that is Eloise Eaton who discussed hiding for most of her life and how she uses superhero moments to step into fear.

After Eloise is Ashley Newberg who discussed growing up being afraid of speaking up and going through intensive therapy as an adult which transformed her life.  

Last up is my baby brother Forest Melton.  In his episode, he discussed the struggle of a breakup and a courageous conversation he had with our Dad.