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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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A voice can be silenced in a moment — and reclaimed in one too.

In this powerful conversation, Tina Lembo shares her journey from being an eight-year-old silenced in choir to years of masking, starvation, secrecy, and self-criticism. What began as a classmate’s comment grew into disordered eating patterns intertwined with ADHD, impulsivity, and a deep need for control. For years, she became an expert at hiding.

Everything shifted when a wellness speaker said four piercing words: “Stop killing yourself.” That sentence cut through decades of shame and marked the beginning of eating disorder recovery.

We explore:

• The hidden link between ADHD and eating disorders
• How impulsivity and sensory seeking can fuel disordered eating
• Why so many high-functioning sufferers go unnoticed
• Subtle warning signs parents should watch for
• What recovery actually looks like — messy, non-linear, and deeply human

Tina shares the small, unglamorous shifts that mattered most: adding real food back in, rebuilding energy, serving others, and stepping outside the echo chamber of self-criticism. Out of her journey comes ARC — Authenticity, Reconnection, Kindness — a daily framework for coming back to yourself.

If you or someone you love is struggling with ADHD, disordered eating, shame, or self-worth, this episode offers a compassionate and practical path forward.

Recovery isn’t the absence of fear. It’s doing the next right thing while afraid.

Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: which part of ARC will you practice today?

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What if real authority doesn’t come from working harder — but from becoming clearer about who you are?

In this episode, we’re joined by Kelly Kingston — The Wellness Woman, film producer, and retreat creator — to explore identity shift, nervous system regulation, and self-led leadership.

Kelly shares how she rebuilt self-trust from rock bottom using mirror mantras, embodied belief, and simple daily actions that create lasting transformation. We unpack her 7-day “Be Unrecognisable” challenge and the three defining questions that move you from survival to stability, from self-leadership to grounded authority.

We also dive into:

• Nervous system healing and identity work
• Feminine leadership and boundary setting
• Turning personal growth into aligned business strategy
• 12-month visioning and confidence-building habits

If you’re ready to stop hustling for validation and start leading from alignment, this conversation offers a practical and powerful roadmap.

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What if you didn’t have to fix yourself to create the life you want? Kristen MF Clark flips the script on manifesting, self-improvement, and the pressure to be “high vibe” before anything good can happen.

In this conversation, the speaker, performer, and metaphysical provocateur makes a case for trusting your lived data instead of another makeover plan. From mountain summits to near-death experiences, she challenges the idea that transformation requires perfection—and offers something simpler: choose who you want to be with right now.

We explore why manifestation often works when you’re not feeling inspired, how chasing big fantasy wins can blind you to the quiet ones already here, and why presence beats performance every time. Kristen shares how she approaches corporate stages by reading the room instead of the script, and why people remember who they became while listening more than the exact words you said.

You’ll also hear her practical “3-2-1 No More Pain” method—inhale 3-2-1, exhale attention to where sensation actually lives, and notice how pain changes when the story drops away. Plus, her idea of “Living From The Gush,” the inner surge of pride and momentum you can return to for thirty seconds or thirty minutes when courage feels thin.

If you’re tired of inside-out makeovers and want a grounded way to feel more alive without fixing yourself first, this episode is your permission slip.

In this episode:

• Manifesting without high-vibe pressure
• The 3-2-1 approach to easing pain and tension
• Trusting real experience over self-improvement scripts
• Creative honesty: keeping the barking dog and the awkward pause
• Becoming your own loudest fan—even with fear in the room

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From Government Desk To Online Business at 57: A Midlife Reinvention w | Deanna Marie EP 207

At 57, after a 31-year government career, Deanna Marie walked away from the security she’d always known and built an online business of her own. In this candid conversation, she maps the real path from midlife overwhelm to clarity—without the hustle clichés or the “just believe harder” advice.

We explore the mistakes most new entrepreneurs make, including polishing websites before proving demand, and how to validate a niche using real conversations instead of guesswork. Deanna explains why urgency—not passion alone—creates paying clients, how to turn decades of lived experience into valuable offers, and what to do when the crickets show up. She shares the mindset shifts that helped her keep going, plus the simple sequence she now teaches women 50+ to start their own next chapter with confidence.

If you’ve been feeling the pull to do something that’s yours—but haven’t known where to begin—this episode will help you decide, take the next step, and test your idea without risking everything first. A grounded, practical guide to reinvention at any age.

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Quiet The Food Noise: How To Stop Cravings, Balance Blood Sugar & Eat Without Obsession | Casey Weiss EP 206

Food shouldn’t feel like a constant tug-of-war. In this episode, holistic nutritionist and life coach Casey Weiss explains why “food noise” gets so loud—and how to finally quiet it without another restrictive diet. Casey shares her personal journey from secret struggling to food freedom, and a practical framework that blends nutrition science with real life.

We unpack the grey area between rigid food rules and “eat whatever you want.” You’ll learn how under-eating fuels cravings, why cortisol can make you skip breakfast, and how stress hormones set you up for late-night grazing. Casey breaks down simple blood-sugar basics: stop eating naked carbs, pair protein and healthy fats with fibre, and build meals that actually keep you full, focused, and steady.

This conversation goes beyond macros into mindset—how food rules create fixation, why permission reduces binges, and realistic habits like single-serve treats, distraction-free eating, and a 15-minute weekly plan. If you want fewer cravings, calmer thoughts around food, and consistent energy, this episode gives you tools you can start using today.

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