Discovering Courage Podcast

Do you hyperfocus on taking steps to reach your goals or on how far away you are from reaching them?  I used to be solely focused on the metrics and how close or far from reaching my goals I was; how…

Have you ever gotten caught in the comparison trap where you look at the talents or accomplishments of others and get down on yourself because you don't think you measure up? If so, this concept will…

Moving to a new country is challenging.  And when the official language there is one other than your native tongue, that can have you reeling.  But learning a new language even at an older age IS pos…

Are you a victim of your expectations?  I know I had been, but once I learned I had more control than I realized over my circumstances and I made changes on my own and within myself, then everything …

The skill of laughter is serving Pete Cann, The Laughter Man well.  But don't let his jovial nature fool you.  He is no stranger to dark times. What has brought him through them has been facing his f…

Do you spend enough time taking stock of your progress, congratulating yourself on how far you've actually come, as you work to reach your goals?  I know I hadn't.  But now I make a habit of this.  T…

How many years do you have ahead of you before you can live life on your terms?  Diane Evans made a decision to live that kind of life now.  She and her husband left good jobs and moved to France.  A…

Feeling lost and without purpose? Then develop a new habit, something you do consistently and that speaks to your core values, and watch your confidence soar. 

Living abroad and moving about the world as Jamilia Grier has done for much of her adult life has given her a perspective that we all can learn from.  In this interview we talk about life in China, S…

Curiosity opens the door to a richer, more satisfying life. But as we learn how to be adults we can lose this sense of wonder about the world and life.  Jessica James, however, never lost hers and it…

Don't let failing to complete something on time turn into the illusion of failure.  It might just offer the needed time to achieve exactly what you were aiming for.  In this Concept, I share how I un…

It takes courage to leave a stable career and move across the world, but that's exactly what Kenna Williams did in 2019.  Now a resident of South Africa she is enjoying a higher quality of life.  Ken…

Have you ever struggled to move on even when you knew it was the best thing for you?  Comfort and familiarity are hard habits to break, but when you commit to move in a new direction you are free to …

"Are you living your life or are you stagnating?" this is the question this week's guest, Kenna Williams, asks to help you break free from simply going through the motions in life.  She speaks from e…

How often do you shut down and give up when things don't go the way you expected them to ?  I used to do this, overcome by frustration and disappointment.  But I've learned that being curious and bei…

I get asked all the time why France.  In this solo episode, I share my reasoning and give you some tips for selecting your new country.  Check it out! 

Why do we continue doing things that go against our own good?  Fear or change and an unwillingness to decide otherwise. However, once you learn to use the tips outlined in this concept, you can begin…