Call Me Courage

Kena shares a Call Me Courage Midweek reflection on why your voice matters, both physically and emotionally. The episode blends gentle breathwork, simple neck-and-shoulder release exercises, and a reminder to notice the way you speak to yourself as much as the way you speak to others.In this episode, Kena explores how the voice is something to care for, warm up, and rest, especially when it’s under tension or used a lot. She also connects the theme to her grandmother’s experience with throat cancer and to the power of inner self-talk.

Our voice is a tool for self-expression and connection. So make sure to take care of it!

CHAPTERS

• Caring for your voice involves warming it up and hydration.
• Our inner voice can be critical; we must nurture it.
• The words we speak to ourselves matter significantly.
• Taking breaks is essential for vocal health.
• Our voice is a gift that allows us to connect with others.
• Practicing mindfulness can enhance our vocal expression.
• Self-encouragement is vital for personal growth.
• Recognizing the importance of our voice can empower us.
• Choosing to trust ourselves is a courageous act.

CHAPTERS

00:00 The Power of Your Voice

03:02 Caring for Your Voice

05:50 The Inner Voice

09:03 Embracing Your Voice

RESOURCES

Calm App Daily Move - Mel Mah

https://www.calm.com/app/class/past-week-of-daily-moves

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The opinions shared on this podcast are solely those of the hosts, Kena. If you are in crisis or feel you may be in danger, please seek professional help. Additional support resources can be found on the Call Me Courage blog page. https://www.callmecouragepodcast.com/blog

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This week’s Call Me Courage Inspiration & Motivation is about Life Happening.  Kena reflects on the unpredictable nature of life, sharing personal experiences of joy and sorrow intertwined. She emphasizes the importance of pausing, reassessing priorities, and allowing oneself to feel emotions without rushing to find lessons. Kena encourages listeners to embrace change, recognize their strength, and appreciate the lessons learned during challenging times.

Weekly Mantra: I appreciate the lessons that I learn when life happens and it is out of my control. 

TAKEAWAYS

• Life often brings unexpected events that challenge our plans.
• Courage can mean taking a pause rather than pushing forward.
• It's important to recognize what truly needs our attention.
• Separating what we can control from what we cannot is crucial.
• Asking for help is an act of courage, not weakness.
• We can experience both joy and sorrow simultaneously.
• Not every loss needs to be framed as a lesson.
• Sometimes a pause can lead to deeper self-connection.
• Gratitude can coexist with grief during difficult times.
• Life's unpredictability can still lead to moments of love and learning.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Navigating Life's Unexpected Turns

05:24 The Power of Pausing and Reflecting

12:13 Embracing Change and Finding Strength

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The opinions shared on this podcast are solely those of the hosts, Sandra and Kena. If you are in crisis or feel you may be in danger, please seek professional help. Additional support resources can be found on the Call Me Courage blog page. https://www.callmecouragepodcast.com/blog

The week's topic on the Call Me Courage Inspiration & Motivation explores the thin line between temporary overwhelm and chronic burnout, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing these states for personal well-being. Kena shares personal experiences and offers practical advice on how to support oneself and others in navigating these challenges.

Download your complimentary guide on Overwhelm vs Burnout: https://www.callmecouragepodcast.com/contact

Takeaways

• Recognize the signs of burnout
• Support others with practical help

Chapters

• 00:00 Understanding Overwhelm vs. Burnout
• 03:22 Identifying Temporary Overwhelm
• 04:22 The Depths of Chronic Burnout
• 05:47 Supporting Others in Distress
• 06:45 Taking Action and Offering Help

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The opinions shared on this podcast are solely those of the hosts, Kena. If you are in crisis or feel you may be in danger, please seek professional help. Additional support resources can be found on the Call Me Courage blog page. https://www.callmecouragepodcast.com/blog

In this Midweek Inspiration & Motivation, Kena shares a short midweek reflection on why a wandering mind is not always a problem to fix. 

This episode invites listeners to treat daydreaming as a useful, restorative pause that can unlock creativity, clarity, and self-connection.Rather than chasing constant productivity, Kena encourages a small practice of intentional daydreaming and noticing what emerges. The core message: your attention belongs to you, and sometimes the quietest moments reveal the most.

Weekly mantra — “Daydreams have hidden gems.” 

• Daydreaming as “meditation in reverse” — Meditation gathers attention, while daydreaming loosens it, and both can create space for insight.
• Why stepping away can help — Kena describes how solutions often appear while showering, walking, driving, or doing something unrelated.
• The difference between daydreaming and distraction — Restorative daydreaming feels spacious and curious, while distraction often feels like avoidance.
• A simple weekly practice — Spend 10 unhurried minutes with one open question: “What else could this become?”
• Let curiosity lead — Don’t force the answer, judge it, or turn it into a task. Just notice what images, memories, or possibilities appear.
• Name avoidance without self-criticism — If daydreaming is being used to avoid something important, pause and ask what small step can move you forward.
• Build small pauses into the day — Walk without audio, look out the window, keep a notebook nearby, or leave space between activities.
• What daydreaming gives back — A softer reaction, a remembered desire, a fresh perspective, or simply a reminder that attention is yours to direct.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Is a wandering mind really a problem?

02:46 — How imagination creates room for creativity

04:12 — Try 10 minutes with one open question

06:39 — What wants more room in your life?

08:37 — Mantra of the week: daydreams have hidden gems

09:03 — Invitation to the five-week courage journey

09:34 — Closing reminder to pause, wander, and trust yourself

The opinions shared on this podcast are solely those of the hosts, Kena. If you are in crisis or feel you may be in danger, please seek professional help. Additional support resources can be found on the Call Me Courage blog page. https://www.callmecouragepodcast.com/blog

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This Call Me Courage Midweek Inspiration and Motivation reflection explores the difference between self-worth and confidence, and why that distinction matters when you are trying to feel more grounded in your life. 

Kena shares a personal story about building confidence through career success, then reframes worth as something deeper, steadier, and not dependent on achievement. She discusses how self-worth acts like the roots of a tree, while confidence is more like the branches and leaves that grow outward. 

The episode closes with a simple challenge: nurture your roots this week with one intentional act of care, gratitude, boundary-setting, or self-forgiveness.

MANTRA: My worth is not a reward to be earned, but a truth I already possess.

• Self-worth and confidence are related, but they are not the same thing
• Self-worth is an internal sense of value, while confidence is built through action, practice, and experience
• External measures of worth can include money, title, success, family role, social belonging, and possessions
• Kena uses the tree metaphor to explain why healthy roots matter more than visible growth
• A personal career story shows how achievement can create confidence without necessarily creating self-worth
• Success in a demanding field like construction accounting and software implementation did not always equal fulfillment
• True worth can come from family, authenticity, service, and meaningful work
• Call Me Courage uses the idea of a North Star Constellation, the five core values that guide decisions
• When self-worth has been damaged, support can include coaching, better company, gratitude, health care, or daily rituals
• The core reminder is that worth is not something to earn at the finish line

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Why this reflection matters for confidence and self-worth

00:58 - Self-worth is not the same as confidence

01:54 - The many ways people measure their value

02:21 - Why the tree metaphor explains the difference clearly

03:21 - Early jobs and the path into accounting

04:19 - Career success, retirement, and the harder question of worth

05:16 - Achievement versus fulfillment

06:15 - How self-worth supports confidence

06:44 - The North Star Constellation and core values

07:40 - Practical ways to nurture damaged roots

08:37 - Why worth does not depend on what you achieve

09:35 - The weekly mantra: worth is already yours

10:04 - Closing reminder to choose courage gently

Resource: https://www.harleytherapy.co.uk/counselling/low-self-worth.htm

The opinions shared on this podcast are solely those of the hosts, Kena. If you are in crisis or feel you may be in danger, please seek professional help. Additional support resources can be found on the Call Me Courage blog page. https://www.callmecouragepodcast.com/blog

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In this episode of Call Me Courage Midweek Inspiration & Motivation, Kena reflects on the importance of being a good example in life, sharing personal stories of struggle and growth. She emphasizes the courage it takes to face difficult choices, the impact of our actions on those around us, and the necessity of asking for help. Kena encourages listeners to embrace their imperfections and strive for personal growth, reminding them that they are not alone in their journeys.

If you are finding yourself in an abusive situation or dependent on masking your life with bad habits, please dig deep and find your courage to reach out for help. This is a link to the Call Me Courage Blog which has a couple options for resources that you can contact. https://www.callmecouragepodcast.com/blog

Always remember: no matter how harsh your inner critic might be right now, there is a beautiful, authentic person inside you waiting to shine. We aren't meant to walk this path alone. Our motto at Call Me Courage is—Your Strength Lies Within! Lean into that power today, and trust the guiding light that is already inside you. 

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TAKEAWAYS

• Are you proud of the way you show up in the world?
• Our lives are filled with lessons, sometimes the hardest lessons.
• Sometimes the hardest lessons become the ones that shape us the most.
• We can lose ourselves when we try to numb pain.
• I had to choose me, I had to choose my son.
• You don't have to be perfect to be an example.
• Asking for help is not weakness, it is courage.
• Choose one small thing that moves you toward the person you want to become.
• Someone may be watching you and learning from your courage.
• You are allowed to become a different version of yourself.

CHAPTERS

00:00 The Courage to Reflect

01:00 Personal Lessons and Growth

02:53 Defining Choices and Courage

05:47 Breaking the Cycle of Abuse

08:59 Becoming a Good Example

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The opinions shared on this podcast are solely those of the hosts, Kena. If you are in crisis or feel you may be in danger, please seek professional help. Additional support resources can be found on the Call Me Courage blog page. https://www.callmecouragepodcast.com/blog

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Call Me Courage Good Conversations: The Courage to Ask for Help

GUEST: Permelia Parham, founder of Vibrational  Healing and the Healing Institute. Links are in the show notes below.

In this episode, Kena interviews Permelia Parham and explores the transformative journey of Permelia from an event planner to a vibrational healing practitioner. They discuss the courage it took for Permelia to embrace change, her experiences with intuition, and the creation of the Healing Institute, a platform for holistic practitioners. 

The dialogue highlights the importance of personal growth, the power of networking, and the impact of healing on both individuals and communities. 

In this conversation, Kena and Permelia Parham explore themes of courage, self-care, and the importance of understanding one's purpose. 

They discuss the fawner personality, the challenges of receiving, and the balance between giving and receiving in relationships. 

Permelia shares her journey of healing and personal development, emphasizing the ongoing nature of healing and the significance of asking for help. The discussion also touches on the Course in Miracles and the Body Code as tools for vibrational healing.

ACTION ITEMS FOR LISTENERS

• Notice where you may be fawning or over-giving
• Ask yourself what you need before trying to support everyone else
• Practice receiving help instead of defaulting to self-reliance
• Stay curious when something feels aligned, unfamiliar, or worth exploring
• Build a daily grounding routine that supports your own energy before serving others

CHAPTERS

00:00 Reconnecting and New Beginnings

02:58 Embracing Change and New Opportunities

05:52 The Journey to Vibrational Healing

12:01 Finding Purpose in Healing

18:00 Creating the Healing Institute

27:23 Global Reach and Courage in Marketing

29:02 Understanding the Fauner Personality

30:29 The Importance of Self-Care

31:45 Discovering Individual Purpose

32:49 Healing Through Personal Development

33:15 The Challenge of Receiving

36:40 Balancing Giving and Receiving

37:43 When to Seek Professional Help

39:39 The Course in Miracles and Ego Awareness

46:02 The Ongoing Journey of Healing

48:41 Vibrational Healing and Body Code

Permelia Links:

Vibrational Healing: https://vibrationalhealing.ca/about/about-vibrational-healing/

The Healing Institute: https://www.the-healing-institute.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/permelia-parham/

The Grand Connection

https://www.linkedin.com/company/grand-connection-business-networking-group/posts/

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The opinions shared on this podcast are solely those of Kena and her guest speaker. If you are in crisis or feel you may be in danger, please seek professional help. Additional support resources can be found on the Call Me Courage blog page. https://www.callmecouragepodcast.com/blog

Call Me Courage Midweek Inspiration & Motivation:

Reclaiming Your Appearance: Why Courage Looks Powerful, Not "Pretty"

Kena shares a raw Midweek Inspiration reflection about reclaiming how women are allowed to look and present themselves. The episode centers on one core idea: a life shaped by survival, caregiving, and hard-won boundaries does not need to look soft to be valid. This is a short solo episode about self-acceptance, inner strength, and refusing to apologize for looking powerful.

Primary goal: Educational and motivational

MANTRA: I AM A WARRIOR

Main topics: Reclaiming appearance, trauma and resilience, self-trust and courage

• The societal pressure on women to look pretty and soft
• The true meaning of courage and strength
• How life experiences etch expressions on our faces
• The importance of owning your authentic presence
• The misconception that strength looks soft or gentle
• The story behind the speaker's own face and battles
• The call for women to embrace their fierce expressions
• The mantra: 'I am a warrior' as a source of empowerment
• The Courage Journey coaching method for self-trust and authenticity

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction: Redefining Courage and Strength

02:23 The Significance of Facial Expressions and Life Battles

04:48 Societal Expectations vs Authentic Power

07:06 Empowering Women to Own Their Fierce Presence

08:00 Introducing the Courage Journey Coaching Method

08:28 Closing: Embrace Your Strength and Courage Gently

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The opinions shared on this podcast are solely those of the hosts, Kena. If you are in crisis or feel you may be in danger, please seek professional help. Additional support resources can be found on the Call Me Courage blog page. https://www.callmecouragepodcast.com/blog

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In this Call Me Courage Midweek Inspiration and Motivation episode, Kena discusses how to equip oneself to deal with irrational and unpredictable people. She shares personal experiences and insights on establishing boundaries, finding clarity, and having the courage to choose oneself in challenging situations. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-care and seeking support when faced with irrationality.

Mantra: I choose me. I choose me. I choose me.

The opinions shared on this podcast are solely those of the hosts, Kena. If you are in crisis or feel you may be in danger, please seek professional help. Additional support resources can be found on the Call Me Courage blog page. https://www.callmecouragepodcast.com/blog

TAKEAWAYS

• Dealing with irrational people requires a game plan.
• Establishing boundaries is crucial for personal well-being.
• You can choose how to respond to others' behavior.
• Walking away can be a healthy response when necessary.
• Recognizing your own needs is essential in difficult situations.
• Coping skills can become ingrained from childhood experiences.
• It's important to seek support when navigating irrationality.
• Clarity and confidence can lead to courageous decisions.
• Choosing yourself is a powerful act of self-care.
• You are allowed to pause and trust your feelings.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Dealing with Irrationality

00:50 Understanding the Impact of Unpredictability

03:12 Establishing Boundaries and Responses

05:45 Finding Clarity and Courage

08:07 Your Courage Challenge and Mantra

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In this Call Me Courage Midweek Inspiration episode, the theme  is real connections. Emphasizing the importance of connecting with oneself before forming deep relationships with others.Kena discusses the various roles people play in our lives, the concept of fawning as a protective mechanism, and her personal journey towards authenticity. Kena encourages listeners to invest in themselves and highlights the transformative power of love and self-acceptance.

Mantra: Investing in myself is the best gift ever.

• We all need a team of people around us.
• Real connection isn't about surrounding ourselves with people who agree.
• Sometimes the people who challenge us the most can teach us the most.
• You are not broken; parts of you may need permission to speak.
• The answer is love: love for ourselves and others.
• Investing in yourself is crucial for personal growth.
• You cannot have deep connections without self-connection.
• Imagine a world approached from love and compassion.
• You have a unique light to shine in the world.
• Choose yourself, discover yourself, and trust yourself.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Real Connections

02:54 Understanding Fawning and Self-Discovery

06:02 The Journey Back to Authenticity

08:54 Investing in Yourself for Deeper Connections

The opinions shared on this podcast are solely those of the hosts, Kena. If you are in crisis or feel you may be in danger, please seek professional help. Additional support resources can be found on the Call Me Courage blog page. https://www.callmecouragepodcast.com/blog

Connect with Kena and Call Me Courage

Courage Journey https://www.callmecouragepodcast.com/couragejourney

Call Me Courage Website: https://www.callmecouragepodcast.com/

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kena-campbell-88643814/

Follow Call Me Courage on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callmecouragepodcast/

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