A powerful, science-backed perspective on how to unlock confidence, intuition, and true leadership from within. After reaching external success, Courtney McDermott realized something was missing, and began a journey of trusting inner intelligence over external expectations. In this episode, she explains why slowing down, relaxing, and even simply lying down can reconnect you to your deepest wisdom and transform your life.

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🎵 Music by Max Lilivois @prd.maxxell

Chapters

03:00 – Success Without Fulfillment
06:00 – The “Cold Shower” Wake Up Moments
10:00 – Inner Knowing vs External Expectations
14:00 – Trusting Intuition as Intelligence
20:00 – Why We Don’t Trust Ourselves
27:00 – The Power of Relaxation (Lie Down Practice)
33:00 – Releasing Stress Through the Body
39:00 – Leadership, Vulnerability & Inner Trust
43:00 – Final Takeaway: You Don’t Need More, You Need to Relax

Erin Washington shares her deeply personal journey about hidden struggles with body image and disordered eating to living a life of authenticity and purpose. In this powerful conversation, she opens up about vulnerability, self-worth, and the courage to speak the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable. Erin reveals how embracing her story led to healing, alignment, and the creation of her Blue Butterfly Foundation, helping others feel seen and empowered.

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My Book: Your Body is Speaking

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🎵 Music by Max Lilivois @prd.maxxell

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction to Erin Washington

04:30 – Identity, Soccer, and Losing Self-Worth

09:00 – Hidden Struggles with Body Image & Eating Disorders

13:30 – The Turning Point

20:00 – Learning to Trust Your Body

25:30 – Creating the Blue Butterfly Foundation

34:00 – Signs, Intuition, and Following Nudges

41:00 – Leadership Through Authentic Living

44:00 – Modeling Truth for Your Children

47:00 – Final Message: Trust Yourself and Your Story

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Ben Katt shares his journey from burnout and external expectations to rediscovery. Through stories of spiritual awakening, the hero’s journey, and learning to trust the inner voice, Jen and Ben explore how reconnecting with ourselves allows us to live with greater purpose, clarity, and impact. This episode is a moving reminder that the path forward begins within.

https://jenaks.com/

My Book: Your Body is Speaking

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jen_aks/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/jennferaks

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@jen_aks

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenaks/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jen_aks

🎵 Music by Max Lilivois @prd.maxxell

Chapters:

01:30 – Ben’s Work and Background in Transformation
04:00 – “The Way Forward Is Within” Explained
06:30 – Ben’s Early Spiritual Journey
09:00 – Losing Connection While Helping Others
11:00 – The Moment That Changed Everything
13:30 – Recognizing Burnout and External Living
16:30 – Learning to Trust the Inner Voice
18:30 – The Masks We Wear in Life
22:00 – The Power of Letting Go
24:30 – Awakening Inner Wisdom
26:30 – Why Inner Work Matters for Leadership
29:00 – Purpose, Presence, and Service
32:00 – Ben’s Book and Where to Find His Work

✨ Thank you for listening!