Protecting Courage

Annette Whittenberger is an Army Veteran, a mental health advocate, speaker, writer, podcaster, author, and Life Experience Coach. She and Justine talk candidly about the strength and courage it takes to tell your story. This is the second episode in our "Post Traumatic Growth" series.Annette's Website - A Wild Ride Called LifeAnnette's Facebook Page - A Wild Ride Called LifeAnnette's Podcast - The Truths We HideAnnette's Blog

Justine has a riveting conversation with Jordan Reeves, founder of VideoOut, a nonprofit to educate and equip the world to better relate to and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Justin and Jordan share their similar journeys of accepting their true identities after years of struggling with who they are, their coming out stories, and how VideoOut got its start. This is the first episode of our "Post-Traumatic Growth" series. VideoOut's WebsiteVideoOut's Instagram 

Hannah Olson shares her journey to starting Chronically Capable, a company aiming to eliminate the gap of unemployment in chronically ill and disabled persons. She and Justine share the similarities of their stories, overcoming illnesses that appear invisible to others, and the challenges of entrepreneurial goals to support specific communities. This is episode 3 of our "Shattering Stigmas" series. 

The second episode of our "Shattering Stigmas" series features author and coach Rebecca Weller.

In the first episode of our "Shattering Stigmas" series, Justine has a POWERFUL conversation with Marla Bautista, founder of The Bautista Project.

In the final episode of our "Overcome and Create" series, Justine interviews musical artist and activist, Brittney Chantele. Take a listen as they discuss overcoming trauma through innovation.

Justine and TJ continue their conversation, this time talking through the balance of masculine and feminine energy in episode 2 of season 2 and our "Overcome and Create series."

Justine talks the Law of Attraction with TJ Typinski to kick off the first episode of season two AND our "Overcome and Create" series.

The last episode of our first season.

Justine shares the release of the transcripts for our episode and plans for the podcast in 2021.

In the final episode of our "Recovery and Healing" series, Justine interviews Kevin Clark. Kevin shares his person experience with trauma, addiction, recovery, and healing, and talks about his new book "The New Prophet."

Justine and Sarah Hassel discuss healing from traumas that we don't even realize are traumas and the power of having conversations with your soul.

Justine talks with Lisa McCardle about FEAR, authenticity, and becoming a fully realized version of yourself. This is another amazing addition to our "Recovery and Healing" series.

Justine and Jessica individually share their gratitude for this podcast and how it has impacted each of their lives.

E'Beth Goad returns as a guest to share something powerful on our platform. She is celebrating 9 years of sobriety as a recovering alcoholic.

Justine Evirs and Nicole Smith talk candidly about the power of showing up differently for yourself in the process of healing. This episode is the fifth in our "Recovery and Healing" series.

Join us and our Founder & Host, Justine Evirs talks directly to you personally. In this episode, she shares her raw emotions and the full picture of why she started this podcast. She also shares some shocking behind the scenes challenges she was faced with as she embarked on this journey. Her courage and determination to lead with courage and love despite these challenges are inspiring and the heart and soul of this entire podcast.

Justine and Maralis Self talk about authenticity, healing, and the power of intention in the second episode of our "Recovery and Healing" series.

Justine interviews Krystal Ross in the first episode of our "Recovery and Health" series.

A bonus episode to celebrate the birthday and book release of the Protecting Courage Podcast producer, Jessica Gisele.

Justine and Jessica recap the "Something From Nothing" series together, discussing what they learned and how each guest from the series impacted their lives.

Justine interviews Dr. Robb Kelly in the third and final installment of our "Something From Nothing" series.

Justine interviews Kyle McCollough in the second episode of our "Something From Nothing" series.

Justine interviews photographer Vanessa Hicks in the first episode of our "Something from Nothing" series.

In this episode, our host Justine Evirs is joined by her husband, Josh Evirs again. They continue the conversation around breaking While Solidatory, unconscious bias, racism, and how people fear what they don't understand. This organic conversation takes them on a journey into discovering how important a sense of belonging is and how we must work to keep our circles diverse so our minds can stay aligned with what we truly know is right.

In this episode, our host, Justine Evirs talks to Nikki James Zellner and they dive deep into the power of words and how we as humans must step out from behind the computer screens and become more open to new physical experiences that can change our heart and minds. These new experiences lead us to understand terms and new language more effectively which gives us the power to create change within ourselves before we can set out to change others.

In this episode, E'Beth shares a very real and raw moment in her life just days after the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, with our host, Justine Evirs. Her bravery and humility to admit that she once upon a time use to say that "All Lives Matter" due to a lack of understanding of the significance of the "Black Lives Matter" movement.

In this episode, Justine is joined by her husband of 16 years, Joshua Evirs, for a conversation around how he has spent his entire life breaking down white solidarity and fighting white supremacy in his own unique way.

In this episode, our host Justine Evirs has a real and very honest conversation with our guest, Jessica Tabbert. They discuss how Jessica is finding the courage to step up and use her voice and past experiences for change within her circles of friends, family, and community members.

This is Protecting Courage; a show about real people finding the courage to defy the odds in tiny moments of time.