In this episode, my mom and I talk about stepping out into the great unknown.  We discuss getting comfortable and then taking action to get really UNcomfortable, but for great reason.  My mom outlines some big changes she's made in her own life and career.  And I share both why I've been so M.I.A lately, but also what I've been focussing on for my own mental health and wellbeing.

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In this episode, Shah and I answer a listener's letter who wrote to us about the guilt they feel for wanting to move out of their childhood home.  This letter helped us to reflect on our own experiences of expectations that our parents have of us and how we've dealt with the tough conversations and decisions that disappoint them.  We offer strategies and advice for how to stay firm in what you want; for how to take ownership over your role in the relationship; and for how to embrace a fresh perspective on where your parents are coming from.

To learn more about Shah, check out his company Beardhood.
You can find him on Instagram here and Beardhood on the 'gram here.

Resources:
The Four Agreements by Migual Ruiz
A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

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In this episode, Raylene and I answer a listener's letter and share advice on how to stay committed to yourself.  We talk about feeling burnt out and depleted when we put others' needs too much before our own.  We realized the many layers there are to this feeling of owing others something or feeling obligated to serve their needs.  Through our discussion, we offer advice and tangible actions you can take to listen to what you need, kindly say no, and hold yourself accountable to what you know will be good for you. 

Resources mentioned:
Solitude by Michael Harris
Benefits of Tongue Scraping

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Hey listeners!  Here's a quick update about what's next for Dear Courage.  We're taking a break until February but I'll give you a little taste of what's to come. 

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In this episode, Vanessa and I answer a listener's letter and share advice on how to get through a tough change.  We speak to transitions that we've been through in our own lives and share some strategies for closing one door, in order to gratefully open another.  We shed light on the stages of 'grieving the previous you' and give you a fresh perspective on new beginnings.  We help this listener mourn the ending of a passionate job opportunity and offer tactics for mustering the motivation to embrace the next stage. 

Check out Vanessa's website: https://www.vanessadezutter.com
See her Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/vanessadezutter/

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Are you single?  This is the episode for you. 

Signy and I sit down to talk about how to maintain a great relationship with yourself, physically and mentally while you're on the dating scene.  We speak to how easy it is to lose yourself in the chase when seeking a partner.  A behaviour that often comes at the cost of your own self care.  We give you strategies for staying fully involved, present, and engaged in your life, no matter your relationship status.  And we're pretty convinced that by doing this, you will end up attracting exactly who you're looking for, while also being more prepared to welcome them into your already incredible life.

Today's episode is brought to you by Becoming Bold: The Online Program.  A personal development program by The Courage Collective. Check it out here.

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In this episode, Ariana and I discuss healthy tools and strategies for coping with anxiety and mental health challenges.  We speak to our experiences with therapy and the difficulties we've each faced when it comes to feeling anxious, stressed, and desperate for change.  We drive home the point that this work is individual.  What may work for me, may not work for you.  We also touch on self care as a trend and the dangers that this can create when it comes to creating access to self care resources.

Resources
Are you having a shitty day? Website
Low Cost Counselling in Toronto - Hard Feelings
Crisis Hotline - Gernstein Crisis Centre
Progressive Muscle Relaxation - How To
Calm App
Headspace App
Kelly Brogan - Holistic Psychiatry

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In this episode, Oksana and I discuss what it takes to start something new.  We go over some strategies for getting motivated and tools for sustaining that motivation when things get tough.  We speak to our own experiences creating businesses and 'side hustles'.  We get honest about the reality of persevering through the peaks and valleys of bringing a vision to life.  This episode is for all of you interested in taking an idea or dream and making it a reality. 

Check out Oksana's website: http://www.oksanaberda.com
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Resources
Mel Robbins - Motivation is Garbage
Malcolm Gladwell - Revisionist History Season 1, Ep. 7
How I Built This Podcast

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In this episode, Natassia and I discuss what it's like to make friends as adults.  We speak to our own experiences with making friends as kids and adolescents and how this process has evolved over time.  I know that this is something I've needed advice on in the past, so I'm excited to share it with you today.  It's challenging to start new friendships when you're in a more mature phase of life and it's definitely painful to let old friendships go.  We'll walk you through some advice we have for those feeling lonely and those looking for ways to meaningfully invest in their friendships.

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In this episode, Jenny and I get into the MUD with a big conversation about what makes a healthy relationship.  We each talk candidly about our own personal relationships and what we do to intentionally contribute to their health and growth.  We speak to our mistakes, our shortcomings, and everything that we learn on a day-to-day basis to become better people and partners. 

Check out Jenny's jewellery business, Rauq, here on Etsy or Instagram.

Resources:
The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman
Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel
The School of Life created by Alain de Botton
Brene Brown

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