Best Courtney Wendzicki Podcasts (2024)

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62. Becoming an Entrepreneur + mom on a mission with Amy Traugh 38:42

1y ago38:42

38:42

The year 2020 impacted us all and for my guest and friend, Amy Traugh, it changed her life. Amy took a voluntary furlough from a career in physical therapy to home school her children during that time and then build her first business. In this conversation we discuss that journey of building her first successful business which in turn helped her di…

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61. 10 Takeaways from Summit of Greatness, Making a DAMN Decision + 3x a charm! 38:45

1y ago38:45

38:45

What started in the middle of the pandemic is finally, 3 years later, going to get my full time and attention again... well as much time and attention as a mom of two who also works part time can give lol This podcast has always meant so much to me, even as I have started other podcasts, started a business, etc. I could never fully step away. So no…

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60. THE ONE WHERE I interview my husband: Rob's take on my FIRST YEAR in Entrepreneurship 30:18

1+ y ago30:18

30:18

In this episode I sit down in my home office with my husband :) This conversation is actually our 2nd time recording a podcast together, if you wish to check out the first go back to Episode 31: My favorite story: OURS In this episode Rob answers questions surrounding my career path and his take on my first year in full-time Entrepreneurship. We di…

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59. Time Management Tip - Structure your day like a football game 15:49

1+ y ago15:49

15:49

I am so excited to share this time management method / idea that came to me last week. In real time I've only been practicing it for a few days but I wanted to put this out there for you all to try ALONG with me, because while it ultimately may NOT work for me, it may be just the mindset or structure shake up that you needed. The basis concept is d…

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58. Creating an ABUNDANT LIFE with our MONEY and our MINDSET [an interview] with Jen Piala 31:08

1+ y ago31:08

31:08

Jen is a wife, mother and RN but what we are talking about today is how she helps women stop worrying about money and create a plan so they can start living the life they truly desire. From budgeting and saving, to dreaming and goal setting, Jen works with her clients to create an abundant life, in money and in mindset. If you are someone who think…

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4 Tips to Navigate FOMO (fear of missing out) and Comparison 22:24

1+ y ago22:24

22:24

So many of you shared with me that you struggle with comparison and or the fear of missing out. ...and in tune with that, for today's episode, I do some story-telling surrounding a hard decision that I made to opt out of one event in order to attend another. Are you in a place in your life or business where you are having to choose between 2 or 3 t…

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56. It's time to SHOW UP + SHOW OUT: From teenage mother to college HONORS graduate + business OWNER [An Interview] 42:16

1+ y ago42:16

42:16

Ready to go to church in the middle of the week? Today's interview is one that if you don't have goosebumps around/by minute 21-24 I will be SHOCKED ;) Join me as a sit down with the owner of a BODY by Erica, a Holistic Wellness Spa in Sandusky Ohio. Erica Taylor is a friend and local entrepreneur who is working full-time as a HR specialist for the…

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55. Get to know YOURSELF and Discover your DIRECTION w/ Author + Speaker Ashley Stahl 39:48

1+ y ago39:48

39:48

Ashley Stahl is a career coach, podcast host, keynote speaker and the author of You Turn, one of the BEST books I've ever read on clarity in choosing your career path < in my opinion! I was humbled and OVER the moon excited when I asked Ashley to come onto my podcast after reading her book and she agreed, she also saw it was my birthday and sent me…

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54. Courage in the Changes: Moving to a new state for a new job with Meghan Hurley-Powell 40:58

1+ y ago40:58

40:58

Do you ever find yourself creating an exit plan before you enter, before you begin? Have you wanted to leave a job that you have worked in for years?Do you desire to move to another state and start over? If you have felt or experienced any of the above this interview may resonate with you.Writer, podcaster, High School English Teacher, avid reader,…

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53. Life is a puzzle, consisting of many pieces. We need ALL OF THEM. 15:49

2y ago15:49

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"My child is, my children are my world" Have you heard this said before, have you read it on a social media posts or seen it inside of a Pinterest quote? I know I have. + both before I had a child or my own and now that I do have an almost 5 year old with another on the way, that saying doesn't resonate with me, it actually gives me anxiety. This i…

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52. Going against the grain, choosing to be CHILD-FREE by choice and LISTENING TO YOUR GUT with Kelly Bluth 39:42

2y ago39:42

39:42

Have you ever felt like when the rest of the world goes right you want to go left? Like everyone is on this bandwagon but something is just telling you to not get on it? Maybe you are someone who truly has it in her heart to have many kids, a big family or maybe you are a woman who is child-free by choice? In a society like we live in today any of …

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51. Just because you CAN do it doesn't mean you SHOULD do it. Capability vs. Capacity 17:06

2y ago17:06

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Yes you could run a marathon, yes you could scale your business, yes you could make a homemade gift for the housewarming party you are going to. BUT SHOULD YOU? You maybe have run a marathon in the past, you maybe in able to fit the marathon into your schedule but is it during your child's busy season at school? You could scale your business, take …

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50. 3 HARD TRUTHS from Trent Shelton's recent STRAIGHT UP episode 20:04

2y ago20:04

20:04

I'm coming in with some spice today! Get ready to go to church on a Friday! This episode contains > 3 Hard Truths I'm accepting from from the podcast, Straight Up Episode 162 > Stop Playing God 1. Sometimes our plans have to FAIL so that God's plan can PREVAIL 2. Have you PRAYED about it as much as you have COMPLAINED about it 3. This may not be me…

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49. We're BACK! It's time to QUIT making excuses, STOP playing the victim + SET some boundaries! 26:34

2y ago26:34

26:34

After 14 months away from this podcast we are back. I spent a year pouring into another podcast, Confetti Worthy Women, totally go check out the content there! BUT I'm being drawn back to Courage, to mental health to motherhood and personal development as my focus. I will be here weekly again throughout 2023 on this podcast, on all platforms to pou…

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48. That's a Wrap - The Finale Episode (+ all about my new podcast!) 17:46

3y ago17:46

17:46

I'll tell you what, when I recorded episode #46 I truly didn't think it would be almost 6 months before I recorded again. But it was and it was for the best. In this episode I give you some more insight as to what I have been working on during my time off and I introduce you to my new company, Confetti Worthy and my new podcast, The Dream Driven Ma…

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47. [Interview] Calling all MAMA's, Network Marketers & Infulencers w/ Vicky Huff 36:18

3+ y ago36:18

36:18

Vicky Huff is one fierce female!! Vicky and I met online in a personal development community and podcasting course, SheGoes Podcasting with Kacia Fitzgerald. Vicky lives in Houston Texas. She is married and a mama to two littles, 3 and (almost) 2 years old. And in addition to that she also.... is a Skincare Rep for Veribella Has an Online Boutique:…

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46. PIVOTS [what's next for me and the podcast] 16:43

3+ y ago16:43

16:43

I'm going through a season of change, a period of time where my patience is being tested and my priorities are shifting. If you are going through some uncertainty right now, or if you feel like you are super confused or if you just don't want to feel like you are the only person who is a hot mess express than press play. I wish I had some tips for …

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45. Intuitive Eating with Sam Cartina, RDN 31:44

3+ y ago31:44

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Sam is a Registered Dietitian who is anti diet culture and resides in Florida. Sam uses her Instagram platform to educate followers on intuitive eating and encourages them to approach hunger from a place of self-trust. In this interview we explore the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist. Same shares her definition of intuitive eating …

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44. You are ALLOWED to want MORE! 16:35

3+ y ago16:35

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We got a fierce one today! Are things good but you want great? Is there a burning in your belly that you want more out of your career? Does your gut tell you that your relationship(s) could be turned up a notch? If so, than this one is for you! Quotes "You don't have to fit in the box that the world has created for you" "If it's in you (a dream, a …

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43. Negative NUMBING Mechanisms 15:42

3+ y ago15:42

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What do you do when you have had a bad day? When work has stressed you out or your to do list is just too overwhelming? Do you reach for a glass of wine, binge eat, scroll on social to zone out...? We all have things that we do to cope with hard or tough feelings, but it's important to choose positive over negative coping mechanisms. DUH Courtney! …

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BONUS: Self-Trust (+ some HOW TO'S and Housekeeping) 23:58

3+ y ago23:58

23:58

In this BONUS episode you will hear: What it means to subscribe to a podcast How to leave a review within apple podcasts The OFFICIAL launch date for the Chasing Courage membership community!! What is self-trust? Do you keep or more commonly; break promises you make to yourself? Resources How to Stop Feeling Like SHIT by Andrea Owen The children's …

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42. Dear Chase: An audio message for my son 14:13

3+ y ago14:13

14:13

no intro, no extro ….just some real, transparent words and thoughts from myself to my almost 3 year old son. He won't listen to this message anytime soon. But one day, when I feel the moment is right I will have him listen and I hope and I pray that it gives him the reassurance of how much I love him, despite my short comings as a mother. I hope th…

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41. Can we get a MOMENT of SILENCE?! Interview w/ Claude Racine Valinsky 54:21

3+ y ago54:21

54:21

Claude Racine Valinsky was born outside of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She began dancing at the age of 7 and moved to the states (AZ) with her family when she was 8. At 20 years old Claude moved to LA to pursue dance; some of the credits to her name include: touring with Avril Lavigne, appearing in music videos for everyone from JLo, Chris Brown and …

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40. PUT it in PARK & Stop the Self-sabotage!! 22:08

3+ y ago22:08

22:08

Park, Reverse, Neutral & Drive What gear are you currently selecting for your life? Drive- the only transmission position most people select for forward progress Reverse (Verb) - to move backward (Noun) - a complete change of direction or action Neutral - a disengaged position of gears in which the engine is disconnected from the driven parts Park …

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39. B.E.D. It's NOT a lack of WILLPOWER 24:59

3+ y ago24:59

24:59

I am sooo happy to be back with you all!!! 6 weeks was too long! But we have a heavy topic to talk about today... Binge Eating Disorder. I'll let you listen for all of the details but here are the 2 lists that I work through throughout the episode as well as the websites and books referenced. A BED episode occurs when at least 3 of the following 5 …

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38. ANNOUNCEMENT [See you in April!] 18:55

3+ y ago18:55

18:55

Hey Hey!!! Big things are happening for us, yes you and I! Click play to find out how I plan to connect with you on a deeper level and build community with young women and badass moms all across the globe :) To anyone who has played a part in my journey thus far, thank you so much! Every person who I interviewed on Chasing Courage gets a special sh…

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37. Vision Board 101 [Interview] w/ Twin SISTERS! 43:17

3+ y ago43:17

43:17

Jamie Schoepke Resides in Fox Valley, WI and she and her husband have an (almost) 3 year old daughter. Jamie is a health nut; an online & group fitness instructor and coffee lover! Jules Philippi Resides about 30 minutes from her sister in Wisconsin. She and her husband have an (almost) 3 year old son who is just 15 days apart from his cousin. Jule…

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36. SLOW DOWN! You don't always have to Go Go Go! 22:31

4y ago22:31

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This episode was inspired by an excerpt from "Seasons: A Devotional To Refresh the Weary Mom" by Heather Gilstrap Do you find that you are always rushing? in the shower, in the car, eating your food, making a to do list even when the to do list is done?! That's how I have operated for years, but FINALLY with the help of my husband, personal develop…

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35. DO IT for FUTURE you & feel free to CHANGE YOUR MIND! w/ Kacia Fitzgerald 40:04

4y ago40:04

40:04

I got to sit down with THE Kacia Fitzgerald. If you have been around my podcast or IG for even a hot second you know that Kacia is a major inspiration in my life!! Here's a little bit about this powerhouse female >> Kacia is a vivacious entrepreneur, podcaster, speaker and life enthusiast obsessed with helping women develop mindsets that serve them…

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34. EMOTIONAL Eating w/ Weight Loss COACH Billie Blake Risboskin 38:01

4y ago38:01

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Bille Blake Risboskin is a certified weight loss coach and occupational therapist for children out of NY, she also happens to be a newly, #2020bride!Billie and I connected because of the SheGoes Podcasting course that we both took. I had posted within the grad community that I was looking for a pod specifically about losing weight and she shared th…

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33. Tips to find your PURPOSE & discover your GIFT 24:06

4y ago24:06

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This episode was inspired by Chapter 8 of the book, You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero * We dive into 3 tips to help you find your calling, your gift, your passion, WHATEVER you want to call it!! 1. Take the FIRST step 2. Do the best wherever you're at 3. Allow your gift (passion, etc.) to change and evolve I also share how I have made pivots and chan…

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32. Learning to LOVE Mondays & Morning Routines w/ Sarah Jac 36:52

4y ago36:52

36:52

What do you get when you take 2 mamas who identify as an Enneagram 2's and are obsessed with personal growth?! THIS energy filled interview!!! Sarah Jac is a mom of 2 girls, ages 8 and 13. She is a newly wed, #covidbride, is a business owner and podcast host of Experience Life with Sarah Jac! She loves to run, read and write; she is even working on…

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31. My FAV story, OURS. An [Interview] with my husband Rob 44:59

4y ago44:59

44:59

I got to interview the most handsome man I know, my husband!! This conversation is a "highlight reel" of our story, from meeting in early 2014 to being a married for almost 4 years with a 2.5 year old. Find out ALL (Well MOST) the details about when and how we met, where we went on our first date, when we knew we loved each other, how Rob proposed,…

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30. Christmas Break (& Future Episode TEASER!) 5:14

4y ago5:14

5:14

I recorded an episode to inform ya'll that there will not be "an episode" this week lolI'm celebrating my consistency for the past 30 weeks and allowing myself some GRACE to fully embrace some family and relaxation time during this holiday season. I hope you have a very Merry CHRISTMAS and I will be back next week on 12/30 with an interview you won…

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29. LOVE yourself! DESPITE pant size OR # on the scale 32:21

4y ago32:21

32:21

Come with me as I dive into my weight journey and the process of self love and not allowing our worth to be tied to the number on the scaleQUOTES"We have to accept that our body will change in some ways as females and as mothers""It feels good to acknowledge my thoughts & give validation to my feelings""Bring confidence ON the journey"2 actions to …

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28: Mindfulness, Meditation & Intuitive Eating w/ Jen Emswiler 46:20

4y ago46:20

46:20

Jen wears ALL THE HATS!!!Jen Emswiler is an entrepreneur, podcast host, writer, yoga and meditation teacher, life coach and mindfulness expert dedicated to helping individuals navigate change and live life mindfully. She is the Founder and CEO of Thought Leader, which aims to bring mindfulness to teams through short, simple and powerful techniques.…

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27: Some of my FAV podcasts RIGHT NOW 27:00

4y ago27:00

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In this episode I share with you 10 of the podcast that I listen to (or at least try to!) on a regular basis. In no particular order: The Rachel Hollis Podcast w/ Rachel Hollis Straight Up w/ Trent Shelton EmpowerHER w/ Kacia Fitzgerald Full Out w/ Samantha Jo Harvey The Real Marriage Podcast w/ Griffin & Heather Gilstrap Rock Your Best Life w/ Bec…

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26: CELEBRATE what you're doing RIGHT & practice GRATITUDE 18:54

4y ago18:54

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Gratitude... it is so important, not only during this time of the year, but every day to be thankful and acknowledge what we are grateful for!!Do you have a gratitude practice? In this episode I share what I began doing in April of 2020 that's been soooo good for my mood and my perspective (granted I'm a human and it doesn't happen everyday!). We a…

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25: Loneliness & Solitude 16:07

4y ago16:07

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In this short episode I break down Loneliness vs. Solitude. These two synonyms can actually be very different words depending on your mindset and how you label the boxes they are inSolitude - the state of being alone (Oxford) lack of contact with people. It can have both a positive and negative effect (Wikipedia)Loneliness - of a place, the quality…

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24: [Interview] Crisis COUNSELING & Suicide PREVENTION for kiddos w/ Emily Helderman 35:50

4y ago35:50

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Emily Helderman is a spunky, beautiful 26 year old who resides in Columbus, OH. She has a master degree in social work and works as a crisis therapist in a well-known hospital system counseling adolescents who have struggled with or attempted suicide. Emily also hosts a weekly podcast called The Kind Mind Project, it is a must listen for ladies loo…

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23: A story of RECOVERY. An [interview] on ADDICTION w/ Kassie (Kent) Pidgeon 38:06

4y ago38:06

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Today's episode, an interview with my sister, takes us through her battle with addiction. It all began at the age of 13 with alcohol, experimenting with pain medication a few years later and progressed into her 20's with heroin. Drug addiction, or addiction of any kind is a disease. This disease tore our family apart but in some ways brought us clo…

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22: 3 ways to improve your SEX life NOW 31:54

4y ago31:54

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"Let's talk about SEX baby, let's talk about you and me!!!" lol I can't help but think of that song when I think about talking out loud to anyone (other than my husband) about sex. But seriously sex is SUCH an important and beautiful part of a marriage and unless you are some type of unicorn woman and mother you have probably gone through a season …

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21: Postpartum Depression SPARKS friendship 51:56

4y ago51:56

51:56

Discovering that there was a couple down the street with a little boy just 1 year older than Chase (my son) was awesome, discovering that his mom and I went through some of the exact same shitty feelings when our babies were first born was so comforting and I'm so happy that we could share our highs and our lows with one another. My neighbor Meliss…

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20: Get PAST your past, Be PRESENT in the present and look FORWARD to the future 23:30

4y ago23:30

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pssttt....Listen in for the surprise guest in today's episode ;) 3 Tips to get past your past 1. Acceptance Acceptance is the beginning of the healing process 2. Forgiveness Sometimes forgiveness is just internal 3. Gratitude 3 Tips to wish for you future but not get wrapped up in it 1. Finding the balance between dreaming of your tomorrows while b…

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19: It's OKAY to not be OKAY 21:07

4y ago21:07

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I really wanted my episode this week to be one that was positive and uplifting BUT the truth is it's not. I am not okay right now, I am really struggling and I hate to feel this way BUT I am taking the necessary steps to get help and to get better. Some days I thrive and some days (like my last 48 hours) I just survive and that's where we are right…

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18: Moving Forward: An [interview] on Suicide w/ Katie-Jean 1:00:06

4y ago1:00:06

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In this episode a dear friend and sorority sister of mine, Katie-Jean Brintlinger, shares the story (from her perspective) on the suicide of her late spouse, Shane Brintlinger. This is a story that may cause you to shed some tears but more importantly what I hope you are left with is an acknowledgement that mental health is real and that suicide sh…

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17: FRIENDSHIPS - For a REASON or a SEASON 22:40

4y ago22:40

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Every friendship (and relationship) we are in or have been in, even if only for a season, had a reason and served a specific purpose in our life. The timing and placement of friends in and out of our lives is no mistake. Let me talk you through my realization of my how and why high school girlfriends, sorority sisters and pre-marriage friends may n…

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16: I know you don't WANT to, but you HAVE to! 16:10

4y ago16:10

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Sometimes we have to do things we don't want to; workout, wakeup early, record the podcast, go to work, fold the laundry, the list GOES ON!!! I get it girl, I really do that's why this episode is just as much a PEP talk for myself as it is for you! We need to prepare today so we don't have to repair tomorrow! You with me?!--- Send in a voice messag…

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15: How many KIDS should I have?! 20:54

4y ago20:54

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The Chasing Courage Podcast is all about personal development for moms. Host Courtney Wendzicki knows that you have dreams, and just because you have a tiny human to keep alive or toddler tantrums to survive, that doesn't mean you have to stop chasing those dreams. If you want to navigate the postpartum depression, turn that confidence up a notch a…

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14: [Interview] 4th Pillar of Courage 46:05

4y ago46:05

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The Chasing Courage Podcast is all about personal development for moms. Host Courtney Wendzicki knows that you have dreams, and just because you have a tiny human to keep alive or toddler tantrums to survive, that doesn't mean you have to stop chasing those dreams. If you want to navigate the postpartum depression, turn that confidence up a notch a…

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