Chasing Courage

I'll tell you what, when I recorded episode #46 I truly didn't think it would be almost 6 months before I recorded again. But it was and it was for the best. In this episode I give you some more insight as to what I have been working on during my time off and I introduce you to my new company, Confetti Worthy and my new podcast, The Dream Driven Mama. To all of you who ever tuned into Chasing Courage I am so thankful for you, your support and your feedback. I hope and pray that you find success and joy and I am still, and forever will be passionate about all things personal development and mental health for mamas so feel free to reach out anytime :) Follow my company on Instagram @confettiworthy.co Listen to The Dream Driven Mama on Apple Podcast or Spotify every other Monday in 2021 and every Monday in 2022 The Dream Driven Mama is for momprenuers in their 30's who are trying to juggle motherhood, mental health and building a business they adore. This podcast features a mix of solo episodes as well as inspiring interviews with authors, photographers, content creators and more! My promise is to provide you with tips, tools and and encouragement. My hope is to help you create a life and a business worth celebrating! The Dream Driven Mama is hosted by Courtney Wendzicki and is a production of Confetti Worthy Co. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

Vicky Huff is one fierce female!! Vicky and I met online in a personal development community and podcasting course, SheGoes Podcasting with Kacia Fitzgerald. Vicky lives in Houston Texas. She is married and a mama to two littles, 3 and (almost) 2 years old. And in addition to that she also.... is a Skincare Rep for Veribella Has an Online Boutique: Closet Candy Does Hair and lashes locally in Houston a few days a week Manages a FREE Facebook group for network marketers Super consistent on Instagram Has 40K + followers on TikTok Hosts a podcast, The Glow Up + she does all of this with an ADHD diagnosis We dive into how time blocking was and is a game changer for her. How setting boundaries is essential and finally, how finding what ALIGNS with you is the secret sauce and when something stops becoming aligned than it's time to MOVE ON. Vicky's ultimate goal is to be a body positivity influencer like The Birds Papaya Instagram Click here >> for Vicky's Website where you can find links to ALL THE THINGS mentioned in the interview and above~! **This will be the last episode of Chasing Courage for a TBD amount of time - I am SO incredibly grateful for this journey, 1 whole year of podcasting!!! I am SO thankful to each one of you, weather you pressed play 6 times or 47 times for each episode thus far. To stay in the loop with everything and what I'm going to do next be sure to head over to my Instagram and hit that follow button. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

I'm going through a season of change, a period of time where my patience is being tested and my priorities are shifting. If you are going through some uncertainty right now, or if you feel like you are super confused or if you just don't want to feel like you are the only person who is a hot mess express than press play. I wish I had some tips for you but I don't because I am in the thick of it myself, I can promise however that whenever I make up my mind you all will be the first to know and I appreciate you all listening to me as I process my thoughts over the mic with you :) Come hang out with me on Instagram :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

Sam is a Registered Dietitian who is anti diet culture and resides in Florida. Sam uses her Instagram platform to educate followers on intuitive eating and encourages them to approach hunger from a place of self-trust. In this interview we explore the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist. Same shares her definition of intuitive eating and how you can get curious about it and begin your journey with it right away. Understanding however 2 important aspects of intuitive eating however; 1. Intuitive Eating is NOT another diet 2. Intuitive Eating is a constant journey, you don't just someday "arrive at food freedom land" as Sam says Books Referenced 1. Intuitive Eating 2. Health at Every Size 3. Anti-Diet Join Sam's FREE group on Facebook > Intuitive Eating Newbies Follow Sam on Instagram, food.freedom.newbies Come hang out with me over on Instagram for inspirational quotes, some fun reels and all things Chasing Courage Podcast ++ NOTE for those of you who were interested in or anxiously awaiting the launch of our online membership community the launch date is TBD. As much as I would love for the launch to coincide with the 1st birthday of this podcast in June I am trusting my gut that's telling me I'm not quite ready yet and you know I don't want to give anything less than 100% to you all!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

We got a fierce one today! Are things good but you want great? Is there a burning in your belly that you want more out of your career? Does your gut tell you that your relationship(s) could be turned up a notch? If so, than this one is for you! Quotes "You don't have to fit in the box that the world has created for you" "If it's in you (a dream, a goal, a gut feeling) it's there for a reason" "People on their death beds talk about the things that they never attempted but wish they would have" Resources Untamed by Glennon Doyle (at the time of this episode I'm only 20% done with this book & I'm obsessed!) Let's connect on Instagram! I love chatting in the DM's with my listeners, my community and my friends. If you have never stopped over, just say hi! I'd love to hear how you found the podcast and what you want to hear more of :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

What do you do when you have had a bad day? When work has stressed you out or your to do list is just too overwhelming? Do you reach for a glass of wine, binge eat, scroll on social to zone out...? We all have things that we do to cope with hard or tough feelings, but it's important to choose positive over negative coping mechanisms. DUH Courtney! i know i know, just press play on this episode to get a big more of a break down on what I mean and how you should identify your own personal numbing/coping methods. Quote "The more we love ourselves the less we will use [food] to cope with our lives" - Corinne Crabtree [insert your negative numbing mechanism here] References Talking Body Podcast, Episode 12, Interview between Amy Porterfield & Corinne Crabtree Productive App - A daily habit tracker - this is where I am currently tracking the days I go without alcohol Announcements The Chasing Courage Community is coming soon!! The GO LIVE date is scheduled for June 2, 2021. If you want more information or want to lock in a special discounted monthly rate, sign up by May 31st, 2021 by emailing me @ courtney.kw4@gmail.com, or DM me on Instagram or Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

In this BONUS episode you will hear: What it means to subscribe to a podcast How to leave a review within apple podcasts The OFFICIAL launch date for the Chasing Courage membership community!! What is self-trust? Do you keep or more commonly; break promises you make to yourself? Resources How to Stop Feeling Like SHIT by Andrea Owen The children's book about filling buckets that I mention > How Full is Your Bucket Quote: "Vows made in storms are often forgotten in the calm" - origin unknown Come hang with me on Instagram for slide decks and soundbites from my episodes + inspirational reminders (you know you need them & love them) + cute pictures of my son, Chase --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

no intro, no extro ….just some real, transparent words and thoughts from myself to my almost 3 year old son. He won't listen to this message anytime soon. But one day, when I feel the moment is right I will have him listen and I hope and I pray that it gives him the reassurance of how much I love him, despite my short comings as a mother. I hope that it captures how truly hard but also how incredibly joyful raising a child can be. Follow my personal journey around motherhood (as well as all things podcasting) over on Instagram! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

Claude Racine Valinsky was born outside of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She began dancing at the age of 7 and moved to the states (AZ) with her family when she was 8. At 20 years old Claude moved to LA to pursue dance; some of the credits to her name include: touring with Avril Lavigne, appearing in music videos for everyone from JLo, Chris Brown and Blink 182. She has been in musicals such as the Ten Commandments with Val Kilmer and done commercials for Disney and Dr. Scholl's. Claude has choreographed for Glee, Fuller House and Will & Grace! And you may recognize her as a cast member from Beachbody's 21 Day Fix or 9 Week Control Freak. Claude currently resides in Las Vegas with her husband Noah and their 15 month old son, Nova. While Claude's presence on Beachbody on Demand is caught my eye, her transparency in sharing her journey into motherhood and battle with her post-baby body and postpartum is what caught my soul's attention. Listen in to this raw story of postpartum depression, anxiety, grief of what was, appreciation for what is and the mentality to never settle! Resources referenced in the interview Sleeping program for babies - Taking Cara Babies Claude's at home birth story on the Down to Birth podcast Follow Claude on IG - she responds to every Direct Message!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

Park, Reverse, Neutral & Drive What gear are you currently selecting for your life? Drive- the only transmission position most people select for forward progress Reverse (Verb) - to move backward (Noun) - a complete change of direction or action Neutral - a disengaged position of gears in which the engine is disconnected from the driven parts Park (Verb - as it pertains to motoring) - to bring a vehicle that is driving to a halt and leave it temporarily I make some connections between PDNR and the book I am currently reading (& listening to) How to Stop Feeling Like Shit by Andrea Owen, she has such an eye opening take on Self-sabotage, what I refer to as being in the neutral gear. QUOTES "Self-sabotage is your one-way ticket to feeling like shit over and over again" - Andrea Owen "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results" - Albert Einstein Let me know what you think, send me a DM to hi or follow more of my journey over on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

I am sooo happy to be back with you all!!! 6 weeks was too long! But we have a heavy topic to talk about today... Binge Eating Disorder. I'll let you listen for all of the details but here are the 2 lists that I work through throughout the episode as well as the websites and books referenced. A BED episode occurs when at least 3 of the following 5 things happen: Consuming food faster than normal Consuming food until you are uncomfortably full or sick Consuming lots of food even when you are not hungry Consuming food alone due to embarrassment of what or how much you are eating Feeling disgusted, depressed or guilty after eating BED is NOT the following: It is not just about the weight (# on the scale) BED can occur in normal, overweight or obese adults It is not a lack of willpower! Research shows that BED can be caused from brain chemicals, stressful life events or through genetics It is not just overeating. BED episodes are classified as those that occur 1 or more times per week for 3 or more months * another disclaimer that I have not been diagnosed by a medical professional with this disorder RESOURCES National Eating Disorder Association Vyvanse a Medication to treat moderate to severe BED in adults Intuitive Eating 4th Edition - a book I am currently reading on an anti-diet approach Come follow my journey and hang out with me outside of the podcast on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

Hey Hey!!! Big things are happening for us, yes you and I! Click play to find out how I plan to connect with you on a deeper level and build community with young women and badass moms all across the globe :) To anyone who has played a part in my journey thus far, thank you so much! Every person who I interviewed on Chasing Courage gets a special shout out in today's episode - so listen for your name or the name of your favorite interviewee! AND if you have been cheering me on behind the scenes; sending me DM's, sharing the podcast on social media... it truly means the world and it gives me the COURAGE to keep showing up each day. Continue to follow me and my journey over on Instagram & I WILL be back in April, exact date TBD! Can't wait to hear what you all think and what out of this next phase of our journey together :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

Jamie Schoepke Resides in Fox Valley, WI and she and her husband have an (almost) 3 year old daughter. Jamie is a health nut; an online & group fitness instructor and coffee lover! Jules Philippi Resides about 30 minutes from her sister in Wisconsin. She and her husband have an (almost) 3 year old son who is just 15 days apart from his cousin. Jules is a group fitness manager and online fitness coach. What is a vision board? A collection of images, notes and words on some type of (digital or physical) canvas 5 steps to create a Vision Board 1. Reflection 2. Dream Big 3. Write out your SMART goals (S - specific, M - measurable, A - achievable, R - realistic / relevant, T - Time bound) 4. Gather supplies 5. Assemble / Display / Share Books referenced The Latte Factor by David Bach Finish. by Jon Acuff The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy Essentialism by Greg McKeown Indistracable by Nir Eyal Podcast referenced The MIndset Mentor w/ Host Rob Dial Episode #33 of this podcast, Chasing Courage Positive on Purpose (the twin sisters podcast!) Quotes / Nuggets / Terminology "Where your attention goes, your energy flows" - Jamie & Jules "Work on your mindset before your midsection" - Jamie & Jules AMRAP = As many rounds (reps) as possible, Blue Sky Time, Habit Stacking and Time blocking Jamie Schoepke's Instagram Jules Philippi's Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

This episode was inspired by an excerpt from "Seasons: A Devotional To Refresh the Weary Mom" by Heather Gilstrap Do you find that you are always rushing? in the shower, in the car, eating your food, making a to do list even when the to do list is done?! That's how I have operated for years, but FINALLY with the help of my husband, personal development and a little bit of faith I have been allowing myself to slow down and be still sometimes, and it really pays off! QUOTES & Resources "Creating a space for what you know you need or what you want is SO SO important" - CW "Be Still & Know that I am GOD" Psalm 46:10 "Maybe if we don't react that might be the perfect reaction?" - CW Be sure to check out episode 32, an interview on Morning Routines && The other book I quote from, which I am currently reading Don't keep your Day Job by Cathy Heller --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

I got to sit down with THE Kacia Fitzgerald. If you have been around my podcast or IG for even a hot second you know that Kacia is a major inspiration in my life!! Here's a little bit about this powerhouse female >> Kacia is a vivacious entrepreneur, podcaster, speaker and life enthusiast obsessed with helping women develop mindsets that serve them by enabling them with tools and community. She is the Founder of She Goes company, a global personal development community for women "The Collective" & a  top rated podcast EmpowerHER with over 2 million downloads the first 2 years. Juicy Nuggets & Quotes from our conversation "I'm so much more fearful of regret than I am of failure." "Why do we cave to what we 'should want?' Ask yourself, is this actually what I want or is this some 'society standard?'" "It's hard to be what you can't see" "I know that I want to be a mom, for sure! But I don't want to be a mom right now." "Savor the season you're in" What she is most excited about for 2021 "I'm excited about staying true to focusing on getting obsessed with the process rather than what the process could produce!" LINKS / RESOURCES Website  & link to The GLOBAL Personal Development Group - Seriously DM Kacia on IG if you want in!! Jam w/ Kac on Instagram SHEGOES Company Instagram - TONS of inspirational quotes EmpowerHER podcast - new episodes every Mon. & Thurs.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

Bille Blake Risboskin is a certified weight loss coach and occupational therapist for children out of NY, she also happens to be a newly, #2020bride! Billie and I connected because of the SheGoes Podcasting course that we both took. I had posted within the grad community that I was looking for a pod specifically about losing weight and she shared the link with her show "Ready to Lose." The first episode I listened to, linked below, was so eye opening and I just connected with it on so many levels, I knew I had to have her on my show. Billie is just so passionate about helping women learn to LOVE themselves along the way and believes that weight loss should never feel like punishment or deprivation. This conversation covers the 2 main reasons we overeat 1. Over Hunger 2. Desire (aka emotional eating) We look at the stages of awareness, noticing how you are feeling and allowing those feelings. QUOTES "The goal is to learn to do what you say you are going to do." "Emotional eating is so much more than eating a pint of ice cream while crying" "The more we stay with it, eventually that emotion will go away, it will process and move on" Resources / Connect with Billie Blake Sign up for a free weight loss coaching session here!  Follow Billie on IG for awesome weight loss tips & motivation Subscribe to her podcast Ready to Lose on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Episode titled "Emotional Eating Awareness" from Dec. 2020 is the one referenced in this episode.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

This episode was inspired by Chapter 8 of the book, You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero * We dive into 3 tips to help you find your calling, your gift, your passion, WHATEVER you want to call it!! 1. Take the FIRST step 2. Do the best wherever you're at 3. Allow your gift (passion, etc.) to change and evolve I also share how I have made pivots and changes to what it is that I feel called to do in this life. Because changing our mind is NORMAL!!! & I call my shot on my newest goal (which has been on my heart for years) but I am finally giving it lip service :) *I'm finally almost done with this book and I TOTALLY recommend it! Here is a link to The Home Edit - the professional organization company that I am obsessed with Let's hang on Instagram! It's my favorite platform to connect with my listeners!! Send me a direct message or audio message, introduce yourself or let me know what you took away from the episode :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

What do you get when you take 2 mamas who identify as an Enneagram 2's and are obsessed with personal growth?! THIS energy filled interview!!! Sarah Jac is a mom of 2 girls, ages 8 and 13. She is a newly wed, #covidbride, is a business owner and podcast host of Experience Life with Sarah Jac! She loves to run, read and write; she is even working on writing a book [like for real, right now!!] This interview is all about Sarah's LOVE for Mondays, the importance of identifying where our energy goes and the REAL talk that you need to have your OWN time and routine, outside of your babies or significant other! This conversation has so many "quotable" takeaways from Sarah; here are just a few of my FAVS: "Life is a marathon...each weekend is a rehydration station" "If your kids are your alarm clock, you're SCREWED!" (note we said kids/ toddlers, not babies or newborns :) "The meaning of life lies within your EXPERIENCES" "It's your life, your script!" I HIGHLY encourage you to follow Sarah on Instagram and subscribe to her weekly podcast, Experience Life w/ host Sarah Jac Also, if you are interested in being a part of THE COLLECTIVE, the personal growth community that brought me and this girl together, go hang out with Kacia on IG she can give you all the details! I also would love to connect with you more personally, send me a DM on Instagram or screen shot this episode & share it to your stories SO I can THANK YOU. This is how we create a community of confident, courageous mamas!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

I got to interview the most handsome man I know, my husband!! This conversation is a "highlight reel" of our story, from meeting in early 2014 to being a married for almost 4 years with a 2.5 year old. Find out ALL (Well MOST) the details about when and how we met, where we went on our first date, when we knew we loved each other, how Rob proposed, some favorite wedding day highlights and the birth of our son. Rob - Thank you babe for being you and overcoming your nerves to get behind the mic with me! :) Some resources / references from the episode Finding Love in the City - Episode titled "A Little Light at the End of the Tunnel" My interview w/ podcast host Danielle about how online dating lend me to my dream man The husband and wife photography team who shot our engagement and wedding photos as well as our wedding video, they are Cleveland Ohio locals but will travel ANYWHERE Our wedding video on YouTube Connect with me and join my community on IG --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

I recorded an episode to inform ya'll that there will not be "an episode" this week lol I'm celebrating my consistency for the past 30 weeks and allowing myself some GRACE to fully embrace some family and relaxation time during this holiday season.  I hope you have a very Merry CHRISTMAS and I will be back next week on 12/30 with an interview you won't want to miss (press play for a bit more detail) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

Come with me as I dive into my weight journey and the process of self love and not allowing our worth to be tied to the number on the scale QUOTES "We have to accept that our body will change in some ways as females and as mothers" "It feels good to acknowledge my thoughts & give validation to my feelings" "Bring confidence ON the journey" 2 actions to take TODAY to love your body AS IS 1. Say out loud or write down 3 things (ideally, daily) that you physically love about yourself 2. Don't wait to reach "the goal" or body image destination to feel and display confidence LINKS Billie Blake's Ready to Lose Podcast episode #7 Episode #28 of Chasing Courage You can send me a voice message STRAIGHT to my podcast platform! Leave one by clicking this link and I'll include it in my next episode >> https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message Come hang out with me on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

Jen wears ALL THE HATS!!! Jen Emswiler is an entrepreneur, podcast host, writer, yoga and meditation teacher, life coach and mindfulness expert dedicated to helping individuals navigate change and live life mindfully. She is the Founder and CEO of Thought Leader, which aims to bring mindfulness to teams through short, simple and powerful techniques. Jen offers 1:1 mindful coaching sessions and consultations through her website. You can connect with Jen on social @fromjentozen or by tuning into her podcast From Jen To Zen! I met Jen in my personal development community, The Collective!! & In this interview we dive into Jen's definition of Mindfulness & Meditation, which is as follows: Mindfulness = awareness of the present moment Meditation = a vehicle TO mindfulness (a practice to become more mindful As well as... Various methods of meditation discussed: Mindfulness meditation Body Scan Noting Loving Kindness meditation APPS for Meditation Headspace Calm Insight Timer (Jen's favorite!) Jen's personal IGTV has guided meditations (see below for link) LINKS & RESOURCES Check out the interview with Holistic Nutritionist, Corinne Angelica and mindfulness coach, Jen Emswiler here. Both of these lovely ladies took the same podcasting course that I did, SheGoes Podcasting Learn more about Jen & her coaching >> https://www.fromjentozen.com/ Mindfulness coaching for teams and individuals here  Follow her on IG & IGTV for meditations --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

In this episode I share with you 10 of the podcast that I listen to (or at least try to!) on a regular basis. In no particular order: The Rachel Hollis Podcast w/ Rachel Hollis Straight Up w/ Trent Shelton EmpowerHER w/ Kacia Fitzgerald Full Out w/ Samantha Jo Harvey The Real Marriage Podcast w/ Griffin & Heather Gilstrap Rock Your Best Life w/ Becca Halverson The Price of Avocado Toast w/ Haley & Justin Brown-Woods The Kind Mind Project w/ Emily Helderman From Jen to Zen w/ Jen Emswiler Relatable Much w/ Becky Whelchel (Bonus) Mind Your Hormones w/ Corinne Angelica Come hang with me on Instagram for cute pictures of my son, inspirational quotes and sound bites of podcast episodes :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

Gratitude... it is so important, not only during this time of the year, but every day to be thankful and acknowledge what we are grateful for!! Do you have a gratitude practice? In this episode I share what I began doing in April of 2020 that's been soooo good for my mood and my perspective (granted I'm a human and it doesn't happen everyday!).  We also touch on how, as women and mothers especially, we are soooo hard on ourselves. You and I both, we need to switch our focus OFF of what we are doing wrong and turn it ON to what we are doing right!! And when you do that, that's a gratitude practice even without pen or paper! LET'S CONNECT & continue the conversation :) … Follow the show on Instagram & TAG me with your takeaways, screenshot this episode or share it with a girlfriend!! Feel FREE to slide into my DM's with interview or topic suggestions! & FINALLY, help me celebrate the 1/2 birthday of Chasing Courage by RATING & REVIEWING it on Apple Podcast!! A podcast with a lot of stars and reviews get more searchability and THAT is one way we can build this community of growth minded women and badASS mamas!! LINKS Check out the Start Today Journal HERE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

In this short episode I break down Loneliness vs. Solitude. These two synonyms can actually be very different words depending on your mindset and how you label the boxes they are in Solitude - the state of being alone (Oxford) lack of contact with people. It can have both a positive and negative effect (Wikipedia) Loneliness - of a place, the quality of being remote, isolation (Oxford) an unpleasant emotional response to PERCEIVED isolation (Wikipedia) During this time, 2020, a global pandemic; many people are feeling lonely and that's OKAY but what if we labeled that feeling as solitude instead and learned to love the one and only person we are guaranteed to always be with, OURSELF! Let's connect and continue the conversation on Insta!! TAG the show in your Facebook or IG stories so we can spread this message for moms and powerhouse women everywhere!! Also feel free to send me your thoughts, feedback, and future episode ideas by leaving me a voice message or sending a DM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

Emily Helderman is a spunky, beautiful 26 year old who resides in Columbus, OH. She has a master degree in social work and works as a crisis therapist in a well-known hospital system counseling adolescents who have struggled with or attempted suicide. Emily also hosts a weekly podcast called The Kind Mind Project, it is a must listen for ladies looking to throw out the nasty self talk and "move the mountains we were made to FREAKING MOVE!" Emily and I "met" through The COLLECTIVE, the personal development community created by powerhouse podcaster Kacia Fitzgerald. You can check out her podcast, which drops new episodes 2X per week here > EmpowerHER In this interview we talk about the importance of therapy for yourself and or your child, how to not beat yourself up as a parent if your child struggles or will struggle with mental health and some techniques; CBT and DVT * CBT - Cognitive behavioral therapy: a psycho-social intervention[1][2] that aims to improve mental health.[3] CBT focuses on challenging and changing unhelpful cognitive distortions (e.g. thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes) and behaviors, improving emotional regulation,[2][4] and the development of personal coping strategies that target solving current problems. DBT - Dialectical Behavioral therapy: an effort to treat borderline personality disorder (also known as Emotional Instability Disorder).[2] There is evidence that DBT can be useful in treating mood disorders, suicidal ideation, and for change in behavioral patterns such as self-harm, and substance abuse. TAG EM & CHASING COURAGE on social with your takeaways from this conversation!!! Follow Emily and her Kind Mind Project on Instagram Let's chat over on IG, Follow me for weekly podcast updates, inspiration and cute pictures of Chase! Also send me a DM of your thoughts or a topic you would like me to dive into/research! Chasing Courage on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

Today's episode, an interview with my sister, takes us through her battle with addiction. It all began at the age of 13 with alcohol, experimenting with pain medication a few years later and progressed into her 20's with heroin. Drug addiction, or addiction of any kind is a disease. This disease tore our family apart but in some ways brought us closer together and by the GRACE of GOD Kassie didn't lose her life or her freedom to the drugs. Kass is one of the lucky ones, she didn't end in jail or 6 feet in the ground but after a decade of in-patient rehab, out-patient therapy and dozens of relapse she made the decision for HERSELF that she wanted to be clean. If you or someone you love is battling drug or alcohol addiction reach out for help. Some resources are listed below. Narcotics Anonymous > https://www.na.org/meetingsearch/ Alcoholics Anonymous > https://aa.org/pages/en_US/find-aa-resources Northeast Ohio area > URBAN MINORITY ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE OUTREACH PROGRAM > https://www.mansfieldumadaop.com Follow Chasing Courage on Instagram. Send me a DM with your thoughts on the episode, screen shot and share the podcast in your stories! Please RATE & REVIEW on Apple Podcast, this helps new listeners discover the show! Click HERE to find out how to leave a podcast review on Apple Podcasts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

"Let's talk about SEX baby, let's talk about you and me!!!" lol I can't help but think of that song when I think about talking out loud to anyone (other than my husband) about sex. But seriously sex is SUCH an important and beautiful part of a marriage and unless you are some type of unicorn woman and mother you have probably gone through a season or 2 (or 3) in your marriage where intimacy was one the back burner. I know I have been there, really recently as you will hear me talk about in this episode. But I want to share with you all 3 ways to improve your sex life, the imitate moments with your spouse right now, especially if you are a mama! 1. Change your location / scenery / environment 2. Don't always expect a home run 3. Be patient and understanding I hope that you all can take and apply one (OR ALL 3) of these tips within the next week, whether your sex drive is in high gear right now or has stalled out. A few resources to reference: The Real Marriage Podcast: Season 3, episode 13 - https://open.spotify.com/show/1JjrMOJiIYkHCk0SJzfqVY Lasting (relationship) App - https://getlasting.com/ Period and intimacy tracker - https://gpapps.com/ && finally, come hang with me on Instagram and let's continue the conversation https://www.instagram.com/chasingcourage_podcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

Discovering that there was a couple down the street with a little boy just 1 year older than Chase (my son) was awesome, discovering that his mom and I went through some of the exact same shitty feelings when our babies were first born was so comforting and I'm so happy that we could share our highs and our lows with one another. My neighbor Melissa's story is different than mine, a woman who didn't have anxiety or depression pre-baby, someone who breastfed and has a medical background! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

pssttt....Listen in for the surprise guest in today's episode ;) 3 Tips to get past your past 1. Acceptance Acceptance is the beginning of the healing process 2. Forgiveness Sometimes forgiveness is just internal  3. Gratitude  3 Tips to wish for you future but not get wrapped up in it 1. Finding the balance between dreaming of  your tomorrows while being content with today 2. Realize that you only have today 3. Most of our fears never come to fruition     --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

I really wanted my episode this week to be one that was positive and uplifting BUT the truth is it's not. I am not okay right now, I am really struggling and I hate to feel this way BUT I am taking the necessary steps to get help and to get better. Some days I thrive and some days (like my last 48 hours) I just survive and that's where we are right now. Prayers and good vibes are always appreciated. We are in this together! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

In this episode a dear friend and sorority sister of mine, Katie-Jean Brintlinger, shares the story (from her perspective) on the suicide of her late spouse, Shane Brintlinger. This is a story that may cause you to shed some tears but more importantly what I hope you are left with is an acknowledgement that mental health is real and that suicide should be taken seriously. I also desire that a sense of hope can arise from this story of my dear friends. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

Every friendship (and relationship) we are in or have been in, even if only for a season, had a reason and served a specific purpose in our life. The timing and placement of friends in and out of our lives is no mistake. Let me talk you through my realization of my how and why high school girlfriends, sorority sisters and pre-marriage friends may not fit into my day to day life in real time but still hold a dear place in my heart always. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

Sometimes we have to do things we don't want to; workout, wakeup early, record the podcast, go to work, fold the laundry, the list GOES ON!!! I get it girl, I really do that's why this episode is just as much a PEP talk for myself as it is for you! We need to prepare today so we don't have to repair tomorrow! You with me?! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

The Chasing Courage Podcast is all about personal development for moms. Host Courtney Wendzicki knows that you have dreams, and just because you have a tiny human to keep alive or toddler tantrums to survive, that doesn't mean you have to stop chasing those dreams. If you want to navigate the postpartum depression, turn that confidence up a notch and get back up every time you fall, LET'S do it TOGETHER! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

The Chasing Courage Podcast is all about personal development for moms. Host Courtney Wendzicki knows that you have dreams, and just because you have a tiny human to keep alive or toddler tantrums to survive, that doesn't mean you have to stop chasing those dreams. If you want to navigate the postpartum depression, turn that confidence up a notch and get back up every time you fall, LET'S do it TOGETHER! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

The Chasing Courage Podcast is all about personal development for moms. Host Courtney Wendzicki knows that you have dreams, and just because you have a tiny human to keep alive or toddler tantrums to survive, that doesn't mean you have to stop chasing those dreams. If you want to navigate the postpartum depression, turn that confidence up a notch and get back up every time you fall, LET'S do it TOGETHER! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

The Chasing Courage Podcast is all about personal development for moms. Host Courtney Wendzicki knows that you have dreams, and just because you have a tiny human to keep alive or toddler tantrums to survive, that doesn't mean you have to stop chasing those dreams. If you want to navigate the postpartum depression, turn that confidence up a notch and get back up every time you fall, LET'S do it TOGETHER! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

The Chasing Courage Podcast is all about personal development for moms. Host Courtney Wendzicki knows that you have dreams, and just because you have a tiny human to keep alive or toddler tantrums to survive, that doesn't mean you have to stop chasing those dreams. If you want to navigate the postpartum depression, turn that confidence up a notch and get back up every time you fall, LET'S do it TOGETHER! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

The 1st Pillar of Courage is Mindset! This framework is built upon content that I gathered in a virtual conference I attended this past May (2020). Rise X Live Presented by the Hollis Company (Rachel Hollis). Each week we will explore my takeaways from each pillar of courage and it aligns perfectly with this podcast because the 3 fundamentals of Chasing Courage are; Courage (duh ;), confidence and consistency. Your mindset matters, weather your a mama or not, so let's talk about it!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

The Chasing Courage Podcast is all about personal development for moms. Host Courtney Wendzicki knows that you have dreams, and just because you have a tiny human to keep alive or toddler tantrums to survive, that doesn't mean you have to stop chasing those dreams. If you want to navigate the postpartum depression, turn that confidence up a notch and get back up every time you fall, LET'S do it TOGETHER! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

The Chasing Courage Podcast is all about personal development for moms. Host Courtney Wendzicki knows that you have dreams, and just because you have a tiny human to keep alive or toddler tantrums to survive, that doesn't mean you have to stop chasing those dreams. If you want to navigate the postpartum depression, turn that confidence up a notch and get back up every time you fall, LET'S do it TOGETHER! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

The Chasing Courage Podcast is all about personal development for moms. Host Courtney Wendzicki knows that you have dreams, and just because you have a tiny human to keep alive or toddler tantrums to survive, that doesn't mean you have to stop chasing those dreams. If you want to navigate the postpartum depression, turn that confidence up a notch and get back up every time you fall, LET'S do it TOGETHER! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

The Chasing Courage Podcast is all about personal development for moms. Host Courtney Wendzicki knows that you have dreams, and just because you have a tiny human to keep alive or toddler tantrums to survive, that doesn't mean you have to stop chasing those dreams. If you want to navigate the postpartum depression, turn that confidence up a notch and get back up every time you fall, LET'S do it TOGETHER! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

The Chasing Courage Podcast is all about personal development for moms. Host Courtney Wendzicki knows that you have dreams, and just because you have a tiny human to keep alive or toddler tantrums to survive, that doesn't mean you have to stop chasing those dreams. If you want to navigate the postpartum depression, turn that confidence up a notch and get back up every time you fall, LET'S do it TOGETHER! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

The Chasing Courage Podcast is all about personal development for moms. Host Courtney Wendzicki knows that you have dreams, and just because you have a tiny human to keep alive or toddler tantrums to survive, that doesn't mean you have to stop chasing those dreams. If you want to navigate the postpartum depression, turn that confidence up a notch and get back up every time you fall, LET'S do it TOGETHER! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

The Chasing Courage Podcast is all about personal development for moms. Host Courtney Wendzicki knows that you have dreams, and just because you have a tiny human to keep alive or toddler tantrums to survive, that doesn't mean you have to stop chasing those dreams. If you want to navigate the postpartum depression, turn that confidence up a notch and get back up every time you fall, LET's do it TOGETHER! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

The Chasing Courage Podcast is all about personal development for moms. Host Courtney Wendzicki knows that you have dreams, and just because you have a tiny human to keep alive or toddler tantrums to survive, that doesn't mean you have to stop chasing those dreams. If you want to navigate the postpartum depression, turn that confidence up a notch and get back up every time you fall, LET's do it TOGETHER! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

The Chasing Courage Podcast is all about personal development for moms. Host Courtney Wendzicki knows that you have dreams, and just because you have a tiny human to keep alive or toddler tantrums to survive, that doesn't mean you have to stop chasing those dreams. If you want to navigate the postpartum depression, turn that confidence up a notch and get back up every time you fall, LET's do it together! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message

The Chasing Courage Podcast is all about personal development for moms. Host Courtney Wendzicki knows that you have dreams, and just because you have a tiny human to keep alive or toddler tantrums to survive, that doesn't mean you have to stop chasing those dreams. If you want to navigate the postpartum depression, turn that confidence up a notch and get back up every time you fall, LET's do it together! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chasing-courage/message