Real, Brave & Unstoppable

Send us a textHave you ever wondered why it's so hard to stay consistent with healthy habits—even when you really want to? You're not alone… and there's a reason behind it.In this episode, I'm breaking down the four most common habit hang-ups that silently sabotage your progress—so you can finally stop blaming yourself and start building habits that actually stick.You'll learn:Why willpower isn't the problem (and what is)The 4 habit hang-up types—and how to spot yoursWhat to do instead of starting over again and againHow understanding your type can shift everything

Send us a textIn this episode, we're diving into why we procrastinate, why self-judgment keeps us stuck, and how to break free using simple, effective strategies. Procrastination isn't about laziness—it's often tied to fear, overwhelm, exhaustion, or lack of connection to what truly matters. I'll share three powerful tools to help you get unstuck, including the 5-minute trick, tracking your procrastination patterns, and tying tasks to your values—so you can stop overthinking and start taking action with more ease and confidence!You'll learn:Why we procrastinateWhy self-judgment makes it worse3 strategies for getting unstuckDid you enjoy this episode? Please rate & review on Apple Podcasts! Support the showWant more?For more information about the podcast, visit www.realbraveunstoppable.com. To learn more about your host, Kortney Rivard, visit www.kortneyrivard.comFollow Kortney on Social media:InstagramFacebook

Send us a textIn this episode, I'm talking about redefining productivity so you can stop feeling guilty for resting. Sometimes rest is the most productive thing you can do — and I'm breaking down how to shift your mindset to truly believe that. If you're exhausted from always feeling like you should be doing more, this is a must-listen.Shift from "doing" to "being": Instead of measuring productivity by how much you accomplish, focus on how you feel and who you are becoming in the process — sometimes slowing down is the most productive thing you can do.Rest is productive, too: Rest, reflection, and stillness are essential for real growth and clarity. You don't need to "earn" your rest — it's part of staying well and showing up fully in life.Detach worth from output: Your value isn't tied to how much you get done. Redefining productivity means giving yourself permission to prioritize what matters — even if that looks like doing less.Are you enjoying the show? I always appreciate a good rating and a review! It helps others find the show, which is what we want! You can leave a rating and a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thank you! Support the showWant more?For more information about the podcast, visit www.realbraveunstoppable.com. To learn more about your host, Kortney Rivard, visit www.kortneyrivard.comFollow Kortney on Social media:InstagramFacebook

Send us a textIf you've ever felt a feeling of regret about something (haven't we all?), this is the episode for you. In this episode, I'm talking about my 3 favorite questions to turn regret into a tool for growth and moving forward. In this episode you'll learn:Why we often get stuck in regret and why it's not helpfulMy favorite 3 questions for reframing regret into a tool for growth and forward motionsHow to make peace with your pastEnjoying the show? I always appreciate it when my listeners leave a rating and review! You can do that on your favorite streaming platform, or to make it easy, do it on Apple podcasts HERE.Resources:You can download my free "Reframing Regret" worksheet HERE! Support the showWant more?For more information about the podcast, visit www.realbraveunstoppable.com. To learn more about your host, Kortney Rivard, visit www.kortneyrivard.comFollow Kortney on Social media:InstagramFacebook

Send us a textIn this episode I'm diving into the 3rd pillar of holistic wellness - spirit. Most of us are pretty familiar with spirit's sisters - body and mind, but this one easily gets neglected for a variety of reasons. The thing is, this one is like the glue that holds us all together. Listen to this episode to learn why this pillar is the secret ingredient to feeling connected to life.Resources shared in the episode:1. Episode 19 - on Journaling2. Guided Spirit check-in - click HERE. === Announcements ===Have you signed up for This Year is Different yet?TYID is a 12-week program designed to help you build strength, confidence, & energy that LASTS. No more promising yourself you'll radically change only to get to the end of the year and realize you haven't moved an inch. No ma'am! You're a woman who makes small, consistent, sustainable changes that add up to BIG results. ** FREE PRIVATE COACHING BONUS to the first 5 signups! **** Early bird rate ends at midnight on Friday, January 31st **Check out the details and sign up HERE. Support the showWant more?For more information about the podcast, visit www.realbraveunstoppable.com. To learn more about your host, Kortney Rivard, visit www.kortneyrivard.comFollow Kortney on Social media:InstagramFacebook

Send us a textIn this episode, I'm talking about the endless cycle we all know too well - every year we start off with tons of motivation to make the changes we've been wanting to make. Whether it's losing weight, getting in shape, eating healthier, being more positive or something else, we end up losing our motivation partway throughout the year (92% of of people quit by mid-February according to one study), beat ourselves up over it and find ourselves back in the same place at the end of the year only to do it all over again.Wouldn't it be nice not to DO that cycle anymore? Listen in to learn about my 3-pillar approach to wellness and creating a life you're excited to wake up to and feel GREAT about as well as 3 simple tips you can put into action to start making change that LASTS today.=== RESOURCES ===--- This Year is Different: 12 Weeks to Building Strength, Confidence, & Energy that LASTSMy new group offering will help you set goals that are IMPORTANT to you and teach you strategies to move toward those goals in a way that is sustainable. Along the way, you'll build strength, confidence, and energy, meet new friends and open yourself up to a whole new way of living life that will light you up.Learn more HERE--- Have you downloaded my ebook, How to Create a Life You Love?If not, you can do that HERE Support the showWant more?For more information about the podcast, visit www.realbraveunstoppable.com. To learn more about your host, Kortney Rivard, visit www.kortneyrivard.comFollow Kortney on Social media:InstagramFacebook

Send us a text Support the showWant more?For more information about the podcast, visit www.realbraveunstoppable.com. To learn more about your host, Kortney Rivard, visit www.kortneyrivard.comFollow Kortney on Social media:InstagramFacebook

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, I'm diving into holding your head high and taking the high road when you know someone is saying mean things about you.It's painful and hurtful, and yet, it's really all about them, not you. Our brains want to make it about us because we want to belong and fit in, and we have control over what we do to attempt to "fix" the situation but we do NOT have control over the other person or people. Brains don't like not being able to control things.So we're left feeling crappy when people say mean things about us.  Tune in to this episode to learn how to deal with this in a way that you can be proud of. Support the Show.Want more?For more information about the podcast, visit www.realbraveunstoppable.com. To learn more about your host, Kortney Rivard, visit www.kortneyrivard.comFollow Kortney on Social media:InstagramFacebook

This week on the podcast, I'm talking to you about the mirror.When was the last time you looked in the mirror and liked what you saw? As we get older, it can get harder. It's pretty common to see our reflection and start criticizing ourselves for all the stuff that we don't like.What if you were able to look in the mirror and see a familiar friend whom you loved and cherished? What if you were able to compliment yourself instead of criticize? In this episode, I'm sharing 5 things you can do each morning to make the mirror your friend, not your foe.===RESOURCES===Want to know how I can help YOU do this, plus reach all of your health and wellness-related goals? Click HERE to schedule a FREE Breakthrough CallFREE download: Click HERE to get your free workbook, Creating a Life You Love Support the showWant more?For more information about the podcast, visit www.realbraveunstoppable.com. To learn more about your host, Kortney Rivard, visit www.kortneyrivard.comFollow Kortney on Social media:InstagramFacebook

Did you know that only 8% of people follow through on their new year's resolutions? Yup. Not so hot, is it?But that's ok, my friend! In this episode you'll learn to be self-compassionate and revise your goals/intentions/resolutions so that they are BETTER and more doable.Have a listen!If you're looking for help and accountability in this,  I can help!Book a FREE Discovery Call HERE===RESOURCES===Download the FREE e-book, Creating a Life You Love HERE Support the showWant more?For more information about the podcast, visit www.realbraveunstoppable.com. To learn more about your host, Kortney Rivard, visit www.kortneyrivard.comFollow Kortney on Social media:InstagramFacebook

The holiday season is notoriously a crazy time of year. Why do we do this to ourselves? Sure, there is lots to do, but wouldn't it be nice to slow down and enjoy the season a little more?Listen to this episode for my tips on how to slow down, get quiet and patiently wait this time of year. === RESOURCES ===Free Download! How to Create a Life You Love e-workbook.Click HERE to downloadWould you like to learn more about how working with me can change your life? Click HERE to schedule a FREE discovery call Support the showWant more?For more information about the podcast, visit www.realbraveunstoppable.com. To learn more about your host, Kortney Rivard, visit www.kortneyrivard.comFollow Kortney on Social media:InstagramFacebook

In this episode of Real, Brave, Unstoppable, we're talking about all-or-nothing thinking, otherwise known as black-and-white thinking, binary thinking, or extreme thinking. You'll learn:what all-or-nothing thinking iswhy it's usually not helpfultools for you to think more flexibly (i.e. find the "gray area" in your thoughts)=== RESOURCES ===FREE download: Create a Life You Love Ebook -download HEREAsk me anything! Let's talk. Schedule a FREE Discovery Call HERE Support the showWant more?For more information about the podcast, visit www.realbraveunstoppable.com. To learn more about your host, Kortney Rivard, visit www.kortneyrivard.comFollow Kortney on Social media:InstagramFacebook

In this episode, I'm sharing about my recent solo adventure to Yosemite National Park where I climbed the iconic Half Dome. This climb terrified me and I almost didn't go through with it. Listen to this episode to learn how I conquered my fears and reached the summit. You'll also learn about the lessons I learned from pushing myself out of my comfort zone and doing it scared. === RESOURCES ===Free download: Creating a Life You LoveVisit my website to learn more about coaching: www.kortneyrivard.com Support the showWant more?For more information about the podcast, visit www.realbraveunstoppable.com. To learn more about your host, Kortney Rivard, visit www.kortneyrivard.comFollow Kortney on Social media:InstagramFacebook

Change is certain, but the middle between reality and where we want to be can be MESSY. It's a "Messy Middle". Listen to this episode to learn more about the "Messy Middle" as well as some strategies you can try to make it to the other side.=== RESOURCES ===Create a Life You Love -  Click HERE for FREE DownloadFREE Discovery Call - Click HERE to email Kortney for availabilityNavigating the "Messy Middle" isn't easy, but I can help. Let's talk about how. No obligation and the simple action of booking a call could change your life! Support the showWant more?For more information about the podcast, visit www.realbraveunstoppable.com. To learn more about your host, Kortney Rivard, visit www.kortneyrivard.comFollow Kortney on Social media:InstagramFacebook

In this episode, I'm sharing about my recent solo backpacking trip to Colorado. I spent 4 days and 3 nights backcountry camping outside of Aspen and it was magical.Tune into this episode to hear about my experience, as well as some of the life lessons I learned in the Colorado wilderness.=== Resources ===Free Discovery CallFeeling stuck? I can help. Click HERE to schedule a free Discovery Call to explore how we might be able to work together to help you get your life back on track.Free Download!Click HERE to download your free copy of my e-book, Creating a Life You Love Support the showWant more?For more information about the podcast, visit www.realbraveunstoppable.com. To learn more about your host, Kortney Rivard, visit www.kortneyrivard.comFollow Kortney on Social media:InstagramFacebook

Chaos. We all experience it in life and we complain about it, but what if it wasn't such a bad thing?This week on the podcast, I'm talking about the role chaos plays in our lives --- for better or worse, but really highlighting the positives that it brings to our lives.=== Resources ===--- Talk to Me! ----Do you struggle with overwhelm when things get chaotic? Maybe you struggle with consistency or taking care of yourself when things get busy. Or maybe you're even hard on yourself for not handling chaos with grace.I can help! Let's chat about it. Click HERE to schedule a free no-obligation call.---Create a Life You Love- FREE download!---Click HERE to download a free e-book here to help you get started. Support the showWant more?For more information about the podcast, visit www.realbraveunstoppable.com. To learn more about your host, Kortney Rivard, visit www.kortneyrivard.comFollow Kortney on Social media:InstagramFacebook

In this episode, I'm talking about our thoughts. While thoughts can be really helpful, we also have a LOT of them that are entirely unhelpful.The issue is that we believe the thoughts as facts, and that gets us into some places that feel pretty tough.  One of the game-changing concepts in my growth journey is that thoughts are not facts. When I learned that just because I was thinking a thought (i.e. I'm not enough, I'm a failure, I suck at this, etc) didn't mean that it was true, I was able to start developing a lot more flexibility in my brain. I was able to look at things differently and begin questioning the thoughts, stories, and limiting beliefs that were keeping me stuck.In this episode, you'll learn:what thoughts really are and why they can be so unhelpful sometimesstrategies for distancing from your thoughtshow to challenge a "sticky" thought and work on creating new onesthe ins and outs of dismantling limiting belief systems and building up new ones that are more helpful to you in living the life you want to live=== RESOURCES ===--- Free Discovery Call ---Doing thought work can be really hard on our own because we all have blind spots! Book a free discovery call with me and you can learn some of YOURS.  Remember, awareness is half the battle and I can help you with that!Book a call HERE--- Free e-Book ---Get your FREE e-book, Creating the Life You WantDownload it HERE Support the showWant more?For more information about the podcast, visit www.realbraveunstoppable.com. To learn more about your host, Kortney Rivard, visit www.kortneyrivard.comFollow Kortney on Social media:InstagramFacebook

Are you making choices in your life that enhance or diminish your life experience?This week on the podcast, I talk about this simple check-in question that can help you always be moving toward creating the life you want.You'll learn:what values are and why they're importanta few of the top mistakes we make in life that don't help us enhance our life experiencea good check-in question to keep you moving toward enhancing your life things you can do to enhance your life experience, rather than diminish itHave a listen and don't forget to leave a rating and review! Support the showWant more?For more information about the podcast, visit www.realbraveunstoppable.com. To learn more about your host, Kortney Rivard, visit www.kortneyrivard.comFollow Kortney on Social media:InstagramFacebook

In this week's episode, I'm talking about perfectionism and how it impacts our ability to show up as our most authentic selves.You'll learn:What perfectionism is (and isn't)Signs that perfectionism might be holding you backHow perfectionism prevents you from being the truest version of yourselfWhat to do to help overcome perfectionism so you can live your best, most authentic life.=== RESOURCES ===If you struggle with perfectionism and don't know what to do to overcome it, consider this your invitation to hop on a free Discovery Call to learn more about how I can help.  This call is free to you with no obligation. What do you have to lose (except your perfectionism!)?Schedule HEREFREE Download:Click HERE to download your free e-book, Creating a Life You Love-----------------------Welcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Welcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love! Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the showWant more?For more information about the podcast, visit www.realbraveunstoppable.com. To learn more about your host, Kortney Rivard, visit www.kortneyrivard.comFollow Kortney on Social media:InstagramFacebook

Welcome to Real, Brave, & Unstoppable! This week, I'm diving into the nitty gritty of Imposter Syndrome.In this episode, you'll learn:what Imposter Syndrome is and how to recognize it some of the common negative beliefs that keep you stuck in Imposter Syndromethe impact Imposter Syndrome can have on your life (and your happiness)how to "cure" Imposter SyndromeHave a listen and don't forget to leave a rating and review!=== RESOURCES ===Podcast host and life coach, Kortney Rivard, has helped dozens of people manage their imposter syndrome and perfectionism so they can live happier, more fulfilling lives. Want help kicking Imposter Syndrome to the curb once and for all?  **Schedule a FREE Discovery Call HERE**** Download your FREE e-book: Creating a Life You Love HERE! **Welcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the showWant more?For more information about the podcast, visit www.realbraveunstoppable.com. To learn more about your host, Kortney Rivard, visit www.kortneyrivard.comFollow Kortney on Social media:InstagramFacebook

This week on the podcast, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how I plan my year. Last week, you learned how to reflect on lessons learned and identify areas for growth. This week, we'll put it all together and learn how I set intentions and goals as well as other big milestones for the year.Happy New Year!=== RESOURCES ===Enlist Kortney's help in planning your intentions and goals for 2023. Accountability is everything! Click HERE to schedule a no-obligation call to see what that might look like for you.Click HERE to download a FREE workbook, How to Create a Life You LoveWelcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the showWant more?Visit kortneyrivard.com to learn more about me and what I do.Follow me on Social media:InstagramFacebook

Welcome back to Real, Brave, & Unstoppable!The new year is approaching quickly and over the next two episodes, I'm sharing the reflection and intention-setting process I go through each year to plan.In this episode you'll learn how I take a look back at the year to glean lessons learned as well as see how much progress I made toward fulfilling my intentions and goals. It's a great process to go through to help you celebrate your wins, and identify areas for growth!Stay tuned for part 2, dropping next week, for a peek into my new year planning process!Happy Holidays!=== RESOURCES ===Enlist Kortney's help in planning your intentions and goals for 2023. Accountability is everything! Click HERE to schedule a no-obligation call to see what that might look like for you.Click HERE to download a FREE workbook, How to Create a Life you LoveWelcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the showWant more?Visit kortneyrivard.com to learn more about me and what I do.Follow me on Social media:InstagramFacebook

This week I'm talking about the problem with "busy-ness". Why we get addicted to it and why your to-do list doesn't have to rule your life.=== Resources ===Learn more about Kortney at www.kortneyrivard.comDownload your free e-book, Creating a Life You Love HERESchedule a free Discovery Call HERE(learn about how you can stop feeling stuck and start living your best life)Welcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the showWant more?Visit kortneyrivard.com to learn more about me and what I do.Follow me on Social media:InstagramFacebook

In this episode, I talk about embracing your uniqueness. You'll learn about:why we try to fit in and some things to think about when it comes to finding "your people"the difference in how we feel about "unique" material things or experiences vs our own unique beingwhy living in authenticity or in integrity with yourself is so hard5 things you'll need to do to just be YOU.===- RESOURCES ===Download my free e-book How to Create a Life You Love HERENeed some help embracing YOUR uniqueness and living in authenticity and freedom? Let's talk! Click HERE to schedule a no-obligation Discovery Call=================Welcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the showWant more?Visit kortneyrivard.com to learn more about me and what I do.Follow me on Social media:InstagramFacebook

In this week's episode, I talk about my decision to ratchet back the number of clients I'm working with in my private practice, as well as some things I've learned about overthinking in the past year.You'll learn:why  overthinking doesn't always serve uswhy sometimes you just need to let things "marinate" a little longer to avoid creating something subpar or inauthentichow you can practice dropping into your heart and inner knowing to help you stop overthinkingWhy it's not bad to think (just don't overthink!)=== RESOURCES ===Episode # with Talia Joy: The 5 Intuitive TypesCheck this episode out to learn more about intuition and how you can practice tuning in.CLICK HEREHow to Create the Life You Want FREE workbookClick HERESchedule a Discovery Call ......to learn how I can help YOU stop overthinking so you can reduce stress and anxiety, be more productive, AND bring more peace and joy into your life!CLICK HEREWelcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the showWant more?Visit kortneyrivard.com to learn more about me and what I do.Follow me on Social media:InstagramFacebook

This week I talk about the idea of having hope that things will get better. Hope can be a scary thing for a variety of reasons, and in this episode you'll learn:why hope can be scary3 reasons why it might not be as scary as you thinkWhat hope, trust and belief are REALLY about.This episode is only about 20 minutes - a great quick shot of inspiration to take with you into your day!=== resources ===* Create a Life You Love - Free e-book *Download HERE!* FREE Strategy Session *Hoping, Trusting, and Believing that something is going to go your way is putting your eggs into a basket that you can't control. You need to trust and believe in YOURSELF that you've got your own back if things DON'T go your way. Trusting and believing in yourself is something new to many of us though. I help people with this every day. Want to know how I can help YOU?Schedule a free Strategy Session HERE!Welcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the showWant more?Visit kortneyrivard.com to learn more about me and what I do.Follow me on Social media:InstagramFacebook

In this episode, I'm talking about telling the truth - YOUR truth.As a kid, we're taught not to lie--that we should ALWAYS tell the truth. And interestingly enough, throughout our childhoods and into adulthood, we're constantly acquiring information that causes us to alter who we are in an effort to belong, fit in, and be "acceptable" to others.But isn't this also "lying"?The answer is yes. But it's lying to ourselves. In this episode, you'll learn what it means to tell YOUR truth, why it's really hard sometimes and how you can work on it.=== RESOURCES ===Want to learn how to create the life you REALLY want? Do you want to learn how you can be unapologetic about who you are and love your life?Download my free guide, How to Create a Live You Love HERE!-----Welcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the show

I'm on retreat this week, working with several amazing, courageous women who want to change their lives into something better. But in order to have something better - something new - you must let go of the old. The old that keeps you stuck in your constricted bubble.Listen to this episode as I talk about the process of letting go of what holds you back and rising into new possibilities for your life so you can create something even better.Welcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the show

This week I dive into the energy of abundance vs. the energy of scarcity. You'll learn:the difference between abundance and scarcity and how it shows up in your lifehow to recognize you're in scarcityabout the law of attraction and how you can make it work for you (it's not all woo!)ways you can shift from scarcity into abundanceVisit realbraveunstoppable.com for more episodes=== RESOURCES ===There's ONE MORE SPOT left in RISE: The Live Retreat Experience! Would you like to join us?Visit kortneyrivard.com/retreat to learn more and schedule a call with me!Welcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the show

Welcome to Episode 100!

Welcome back to season 3! I've been on hiatus for the last month or so, spending extra time on my upcoming retreat. By the way, if you're feeling like the summer left you overwhelmed and exhausted and you didn't have nearly enough fun,, you should definitely check that out. kortneyrivard.com/retreatIn this week's episode, I am diving into our processes and patterns - the way we do things. Some of our processes serve us well, and others, well... not so much.But it's so important to understand your processes and patterns and to be patient and compassionate toward yourself with them. They have been around for a long time and they came to be for a reason!!Once you understand your processes, you can course-correct and make little tweaks (question your limiting beliefs and Stories, etc) to better support you, but you can also soften and accept that a lot of your processes are just part of how you're wired. You can look at how you can work with them instead of against them.=== RESOURCES ===Please check out the information for RISE: The Live Retreat Experience HEREWelcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the show

Letting go is one of the hardest things for humans to learn how to do. I mean, let's face it - we want what we want. It's frustrating when we can't have it or don't get it. We have ideas of how we think things should be and we have an extremely hard time letting go of those ideas.In this episode, I talk about 7 ways you can practice letting go and surrendering to the flow of life.Have a listen!=== RESOURCES ===Want help letting go of what's holding you back so you can move FORWARD and live a life you REALLY love?Join me September 8-10 for RISE: The Live Retreat Experience where you'll RISE above your limits into what's possible for you in your life. You'll leave the retreat seeing things (and yourself) in a whole new way!!The retreat takes place in the gorgeous, serene countryside of Maryland, just 45-60 minutes from DC/Baltimore/Northern Virginia.I'd love to support you in getting unstuck and stepping into the life you deserve!For more information: https://www.kortneyrivard.com/retreatWelcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the show

Are you one of those people who likes to make the simplest things complicated?I've been there! That's kind of my default way of handling things and it used to frustrate me SO much.  But, what if things being hard or complicated was a necessary part of the process?When things feel hard or sticky, we figure stuff out. We are called to create new ways of doing things. Oftentimes, this results in figuring out a simpler way!But, we have to have the awareness to realize this and implement the simpler solution next time.Listen to this MVP (most valuable podcast) to learn more about when we make things hard or complicated.=== RESOURCES ===You're invited!!RISE: the LIVE Retreat Experience is being held September 8-10 in the beautiful, serene countryside of Maryland, just 45 minutes outside DC/Baltimore.In this retreat, you'll set aside your self-doubt, and lack of self-confidence and learn to see what's possible for you and your life.  You'll leave the retreat feeling inspired and motivated to take steps toward creating the life you REALLY want.Visit kortneyrivard.com/retreat for more information.EARLY BIRD RATES EXPIRES at midnight on July 31st!----Welcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the show

Welcome back for episode #96 - another "MVP" episode!This week, I'm replaying one of my favorite episodes filled with quotes from Brene Brown. She's one of my favorite authors, and I love her work on authenticity, courage, vulnerability, and connection.Today, I'm sharing some of my favorite quotes from her books and some of my own commentary on those ideas.=== RESOURCES ===--- Free Masterclass! 3 Steps to Creating a Life You Love ---Sunday, July 24th, 3 pm Eastern. Register HERE--- Retreat with me! ---Rise: The LIVE Retreat ExperienceSeptember 7-11 in Dickerson, MD Learn more at kortneyrivard.com/retreatWelcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the show

Welcome to the MVP series of Real, Brave, & Unstoppable episodes!The podcast is on "hiatus" through the beginning of August, and in that time, I'm re-airing some of the most popular episodes of all time.Listen to this episode, (originally #54) Why You Need to Change Your Thinking to Change Your Results=== RESOURCES ===Rise: The Live Retreat ExperienceLeave your limits behind and RISE into what's possible for you at this retreat, September 8-10 in the rural countryside of Maryland, about 45 minutes from the Washington, DC area. There are only 8 spots available. Is one of them yours?Early bird pricing ends July 31st!Reach out to me via email at: kortney@kortneyrivard.com OR book a call at kortneyrivard.com/lets-talkWelcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the show

I'm on hiatus for a few weeks while I work on my September retreat and accompanying workshop series, so I've decided to re-air some of the most popular episodes of all time.In this episode, a re-air of the very first Real, Brave, & Unstoppable episode, "My Real, Brave, & Unstoppable Story", I share my own story, my journey, and my inspiration for starting this podcast.If you haven't heard it yet, enjoy! And if you have, maybe it's time for a re-listen! === Resources ===RISE: The LIVE Retreat ExperienceSeptember 7-11 in the beautiful Maryland countryside (about 45 minutes outside of Washington, DC)Take the first step toward writing the next chapter of your life from the heart. Remove the barriers that have been getting in the way of creating and living a life you love.Reach out to me at kortney@kortneyrivard.com OR schedule a call at kortneyrivard.com/lets-talkThere are only 8 spots available and early bird pricing ends July 31st!Welcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the show

In this episode, I talk about how we all live within the confines of a "box", (aka your comfort zone) to some degree and how you can't live a truly exquisite life unless you're willing to do some work to step out of the box.In this episode you'll learn:what the box is made of and why it existswhy it's so hard to step outside of itwhy it's absolutely necessary to step outside of your box to have the life you really wantabout the role of the "bridge" and how bridges help us say "yes" to a new way of being, beckoning us outside of our comfortable boxes.Learn more about Kortney at www.kortneyrivard.comWelcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the show

In this episode, I'm talking about the journey from feeling lost and overwhelmed with your situation to feeling good about your life and feeling happiness and peace. Getting there isn't always easy, but working towards neutral thinking about your situation will help you feel better faster. Getting to neutral doesn't feel as daunting as going from one extreme to the other.In this episode you'll learn:why when you're feeling pain after a life transition, grasping on to wanting things to be "all better" is only going to slow down your progresshow you can be with both feelings of wishing things were the way they used to be AND seeing the gifts in your situationWhy getting to a place of neutral thinking is a great goal as well as ways you can achieve it=== Are you intrigued by neutral thinking? ===***Are you feeling stuck and want help moving forward? ***I created the FREE workshop, How to Create the Life You Want  to help!So many people get to a point in life where they realize that life feels like a mere existence. Every day feels the same and it is NOT what they thought it would be. They thought they'd feel more... ALIVE. And they're in pain because they feel like there isn't a way out of their current situation.I'm here to tell you that it IS possible to have the life you want. It's not going to come easy, at the snap of your fingers, but it is 100% possible. REGISTER FOR THE FREE WORKSHOP HERE!Welcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the show

This week I have Heather Aardema on the show. She's the founder of the School of Living Lighter.  She's an optimistic build-er-upper, momma of two boys, mountain biker, and fan of homemade and not-perfect.  She's a board-certified coach and expert in behavior change and guides her clients toward weight-loss breakthroughs by helping them clear the clutter—in their minds, bodies, and homes—so that they can live lives they love, too.In this episode you'll learn:how body clutter, mind clutter, and home clutter make life feel heavy what you can do to lighten the loadwhy feeling uncomfortable is necessary to experience growth and transformationhow the different types of clutter can show up in your body in the form of weight gain and illnessall about the "JOMO (Joy Of Missing Out) Diet"Learn more about Heather:The School of Living LighterFacebookInstagram=== ANNOUNCEMENTS & RESOURCES ===--- Do you want to create a life you love? One that's bigger and better? A life that matches who you are on the inside?Join me for How to Create the Life You Want, an interactive workshop where we'll explore the gap between where you are and where you want to be, as well as what's standing in the way of you going after it.Date: Thursday, June 23Time: 7:00 pm EasternLocation: ZOOM This is an interactive workshop, so you'll get the most out of it if you attend LIVE. Plus, when you attend the live, you'll receive a workbook to use during the workshop and as you continue your exploration afterwards.REGISTER HERE---Upcoming Retreat! RISE: The Live Retreat ExperienceAre you ready to let go of the "shoulds" and "have tos" that hold you back? Are you tired of feeling stuck and unsure of your next steps in life and purpose? Do you crave self-confidence and love for yourself? Do you wish you could just get off of your hamster wheel and feel excited about your life?Join me for a 3-day retreat in bucolic and serene rural Maryland. You'll have dedicated time for yourself to discover something about who you really are and what you want in life. You'll learn to see new possibilities for your life and get the tools to go for it.Email Kortney for more details.Welcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the show

Episode 90:This week on the podcast, I'm talking about the first in 5-step process of reaching your own personal summit after a setback like a divorce, breakup, or other life transition.I recap the 5 stages/phases:Getting Your Bearings - Finding where you are on your "trail map"Surrendering to your situation - accepting that the path you WERE on might not be the best oneDiscovery your inner compass (your heart)Self-love - learn to use your inner compass and enjoy the sceneryYour summit bid - gather up all of your courage and strength and go for itIn this episode, I dive into step 1. You'll learn:how to break down your life and assess what isn't working, and get specific about what's making you feel like you don't know where to starthow to give yourself permission to dream again, and create a vision of what you want to create in your life (even if you don't know EXACTLY what it is)discover what's keeping you stuckhow to create a plan to take your next right stepsI'm also sharing an exciting FREE workshop I have coming up in 2 weeks:How to Create the Life You Want - free virtual workshop Thursday, June 237:00 pmREGISTER HERE! Welcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the show

In this episode, I'm talking with relationship coach and author, Marilyn Sutherland. We talk about loving yourself first and how the relationship with yourself is the most important one you can have. Starting here is the foundation for all of your other relationships.We're also diving into Marilyn's book, Why Did You Load the Dishwasher Like That: 9 Whopping Mistakes That Push Love Away. In the book, she talks about the "survival habits" we've learned as we've grown up and how those habits are the "whopping mistakes" that cause problems in our relationships - they push love away.  Marilyn talks about developing healthy habits that counteract the "whopping mistakes" and build stronger relationships.It was such a great conversation!You can learn more about Marilyn at:Love Lead Connect websiteRelationship SchoolWhy Did You Load the Dishwasher Like That bookFacebookLinkedInInstagram=== RESOURCES ===If you're going through, or have been through, a divorce or the end of a relationship, you may be wondering how on earth you can start to think about working on a NEW relationship.  But building beautiful relationships starts with the relationship you have with YOURSELF. Work on that and your life will change. Reach out HERE to learn how.Welcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the show

Part 3 of a 3-part seriesThis week I'm wrapping up the 3-part series, Real + Brave = Unstoppable with an episode about how being authentic and courageous are the key ingredients to being unstoppable in your life. You'll learn: the 5 stages of growing into authenticity, courage, and your bigger and better lifehow to create a life from the INSIDE out so you'll never get lostthe one thing you need to do to stop spinning your wheels and get unstuckhow to see what's possible instead of what limits youI also share how you can go from feeling lost, overwhelmed, and stressed about a setback or transition in your life to feeling energetic, healthy, and excited about the life you're creating.^^^ Schedule a strategy session to learn how you can do this!  ^^^Welcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the show

Part 2 of a 3-part seriesThis week, I talk about courage. You'll learn:what courage means - both heroic courage and ORDINARY couragewhy you need courage to be authentic and be in your truthwhy it's hard to find courage sometimesways you can cultivate courage in your own life so you can show up and be fully seen and create your big, epic, unstoppable life.=== RESOURCES ===RISE in courage!Creating YOUR bigger and better life will drive up all kinds of limiting beliefs and stories that will keep you playing small. I can help you start playing in the big leagues so you can create the life you want. The #1 regret of the dying is "I wish I had lived a life that was true to who I am instead of the one others thought I should live." Don't let this be YOUR regret. Check out RISE: a 3-month private coaching program designed for you to get your bearings after a big life transition (divorce, breakup, empty nesters, career change, etc), reconnect wit your authentic self, and create a plan to move into action toward the life you've always wanted.Check out the 3-month program HERE.Welcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the show

This week, I decided to re-air one of my favorite episodes (and the MOST DOWNLOADED episode on the podcast EVER... hands down!)Episode #10: Lessons Learned from Pema Chödrön contains some valuable nuggets of wisdom! Pema is a Buddhist nun and author whose work was instrumental in teaching me that I was creating my own suffering by attaching to all the things that I thought I "should" have or the way I "should" be. Her teachings also taught me how to surrender to and accept what IS. This has been the single most important thing I've learned since my life "blew up" nearly 8 years ago.Lately, I'm finding myself having a harder time with that and I've been revisiting some of the resources that helped me learn this very important skill. I've felt the pull to go back and revisit some of her writing and remembered this episode. I thought it would be good to re-share it with you too. Have a listen to "Lessons Learned from Pema Chödrön" - whether it's your first time listening or it's time for a re-listen, it's totally worth your time!=== RESOURCES ===--- My favorite books by Pema Chödrön ---

Part 1 of a 3 part series: REAL + BRAVE = UNSTOPPABLE!I really believe that the secret to living an unstoppable life is starting with yourself. Knowing who you are at your core and having the courage to show up in life that way. In this episode, I talk about what it means to be authentic and why it's really hard sometimes. I also share 7 ways YOU can cultivate authenticity in YOUR life.Next week, you can learn how to build your BRAVE muscle in part 2 of the series!=== RESOURCES ===--- DO NOT MISS THIS! ---Unapologetically YOU: A 1-day event to help you stop settling and start living the life you REALLY want!Join 8 expert speakers as they share with you how to live a life that's true to who you are, unapologetically.You'll learn things like:how to build beautiful relationshipshow to rebuild after life knocks you down - authenticallyhow to be unapologetically you with human designhow to trust your intuition to guide you in your career and lifehow to live life on YOUR terms with no regretswhat an unimaginable opportunity for world peace looks likehow to end burnout and exhaustion foreverhow to live a wealthy life that's true to YOUSIGN UP HERE: https://bit.ly/unapologetic-podcastWelcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kortneyrivard)

Feeling big emotions can feel uncomfortable and sometimes even scary. But it's not helpful to push your emotions away. So how do you handle emotional overwhelm? In this episode you'll learn:what emotions are and why we have themwhy all emotions are neutral - they don't have a good/bad label until we give them onea few things you can do to be able to handle your emotional overwhelm=== RESOURCES ===--- UNAPOLOGETICALLY YOU - FREE VIRTUAL SUMMIT ---Register HERE starting April 25th!--- RISE: Private Coaching Support to RISE into your bigger and better life ---Need support during a big transition in your life? (Divorce, breakups, empty nesters, career transitions, to name a few)Learn more and apply HERE.Welcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kortneyrivard)

At one point or another, life happens and we fall flat on our faces.  Hard times happen and we have no choice but to get back up and keep moving forward.But this can feel hard! It's not easy to pick yourself back up after a major life setback. What do you need to do it?You need the desire to persevere, and you also need resilience. Plus, you need some grit to give you the spark you need to make it happen.In this episode, I talk about perseverance, resilience and grit -- How they're intertwined and how you can build these muscles so you can bounce back easier from the hard times in your life.=== RESOURCES ===---New Program!---Introducing RISE - a new private coaching program for women rebuilding their lives after a divorce, breakup, or other big life transition. This program will help you get your bearings and do the work necessary to  create a roadmap for creating the bigger and better life that you deserve!Learn more HERE--- Join my Meetup group!---Do you live in the Washington, DC area?If so, I invite you to check out my new meetup group: Rise Strong - Divorce/Breakup/Life Transition Support for WomenLearn more HEREWelcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kortneyrivard)

After my divorce, I had a really hard time coping with the feelings of loneliness.  I was even a little bit afraid of being alone when my mind started running away from me with thoughts like "you'll be alone for the rest of your life" or "only losers end up being alone" (neither are true!).Over the years, I've learned a thing or two about coping with loneliness and I'm sharing my insights in this episode. You'll learn:why it's totally normal to have a hard time with being alonea few reasons why your fear of being alone, or resisting your feelings of loneliness is SO hardA few things you can do to overcome your fear of being aloneYou can also head on over to kortneyrivard.com to read the accompanying article!=== RESOURCES ===Chat with Kortney about how she can help you cope with your lonelinessDownload the FREE guide: How to Create a Life You LoveThe Real, Brave, & Unstoppable WebsiteWelcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kortneyrivard)

You only get one shot at this thing called life, and in order to live it well, you need to give yourself permission to live it YOUR way. This week on the podcast, I talk about how you can give YOURSELF permission to live the life you really want. There are a ton of things that we don't give ourselves permission for.  Permission to:be happybe wrongnot know the answerbe ourselvestrust othersfeel crappyforgive others (or yourself)... to name just a few. Listen to this episode to hear other ways you might not be allowing yourself to live the life you're meant to and what to do about it.===RESOURCES===Schedule a free consultation call with Kortney HERELearn more about Kortney Rivard HEREWelcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kortneyrivard)

*PLEASE NOTE: This episode has a couple of spots with profane language. Best not to listen when kiddos are in earshot!*Speedbumps in life happen to the best of us and oftentimes an upset makes us feel lost.In this episode, I talk about how you're not actually "lost" - you just need to dig beneath the surface of all of the conditioning, limiting beliefs, Stories, expectations, and "shoulds" to return home to yourself.There are three big foundational things I'm sharing in order to return to yourself:love the hell out of yourselfpractice awareness and mindfulness so you can notice the what triggers your limiting beliefs and thoughts, etcquestion the thoughts and limiting beliefs that are keeping you from feeling like you know who you are.Listen to the full episode to get all the details!=== RESOURCES ===Schedule a call with Kortney HEREWelcome to the podcast! Here, you'll hear stories + inspiration about showing up in the world authentically and having the courage to create the life you want. I'm your host, Kortney Rivard - mom, "recovering engineer", lover of the outdoors & professional life coach. I help smart women just like YOU live happier lives full of purpose and joy by empowering them to love who they are, get unstuck, and take action toward creating the life they dream of. Thanks for tuning in! Visit https://www.kortneyrivard.com/lovelife to download a free guide on how to create a life you love!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kortneyrivard)