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Your palms sweat. Your throat tightens. You hover over “publish” or “send,” and suddenly your brain goes blank. Why does showing up feel so unsafe—and how can we move through it with courage?

In this episode of Create the Courage to Be Fearless, we sit down with Cheryl B. Engelhardt, two-time Grammy-nominated composer, artist, and certified trauma-informed coach. Cheryl shares the tender story of a courageous creative leap: two weeks after losing her best friend and collaborator, she boarded a train across the country and told her fans she might make an album on the ride. That moment of honesty, uncertainty, and action became a turning point—and opens a wider conversation about visibility anxiety, performance fear, and nervous system regulation.

We dive into practical strategies for healing the source of fear, not just managing symptoms:

• Grounding exercises and present-moment techniques
• Inner child work for self-compassion
• Speaking to the part of you that believes being seen is unsafe

Cheryl also explains Rooted Results, her framework for aligning creativity, productivity, communication, and confidence—by calming the nervous system first. Whether you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or professional, this episode gives tools to step forward with courage, clarity, and fearlessness.

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Beyond Skin Deep: How Gut, Cells, and Habits Shape True Skin Health

Skin isn’t just what you see—it reflects your gut, your blood, your cells, and your daily habits. Functional skin nutrition specialist Kaia Kardmaa explains why more treatments don’t always mean better results and how building resilience is the key to lasting skin health.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why skincare routines stall and how to fix it at the cellular level
• How low-grade inflammation, omega fats, and gut health affect your skin barrier
• Practical ways to track trends with home blood testing and lifestyle tweaks
• Why recovery, sleep, and screen habits are as important as treatments

If you want clearer, calmer skin and an evidence-based approach to beauty and wellness, press play and discover how to support your skin from the inside out.

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Sarah P. Blanchard didn’t publish her first novel until she was seventy-three—but her journey to becoming a thriller writer was anything but ordinary. In this episode, we explore how fear, curiosity, and lifelong learning shaped a path from rural farm life to writing dark, gripping mysteries.

Sarah shares the bold choices that shaped her life, including leaving Massachusetts to spend seven years in Hawaii and working at the Gemini Observatory alongside scientists debating exoplanets and the fate of Pluto. Those experiences—along with her time as a volunteer firefighter—gave her firsthand insight into risk, pressure, and the quiet courage it takes to move forward even when you’re afraid.

We also dive into the craft of writing suspense. Sarah explains why mysteries and thrillers resonate so deeply with readers: they allow us to explore danger while still holding onto a core human hope for justice. She shares the guiding mantra that shapes both her life and her storytelling: plan for the worst, hope for the best, handle what happens.

Sarah opens up about the real work behind becoming a writer—classes, beta readers, tough revisions, and learning to cut beloved scenes while keeping the heart of the story. Her journey proves it’s never too late to start creating. In fact, she’s already researching her next novel set in a planetarium, pairing an astronomer with a ventriloquist.

If you’ve ever dreamed about writing a book—or starting something new later in life—this conversation will inspire you to begin. Sarah’s advice is simple: start now, work in small chunks, protect your focus, and build momentum one step at a time.

🎧 Listen in to discover how fear can become a companion instead of a barrier—and why the best time to start creating might be today.

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