What does courage really mean?

In this episode of Salt, Sage & Stardust, Keryn Rose and Dr Vicki Haspels explore the deeper meaning of courage — not as dramatic heroism, but as a quiet, heart-led force that lives within our everyday lives.

Drawing on the etymology of the word courage (from the Latin cor, meaning heart), this conversation reveals courage as the willingness to live from the heart and act in alignment with our inner truth — even when life feels uncertain.

Together, Keryn and Vicki explore:

✨ The difference between courage and bravery
✨ Why courage is often quiet and deeply personal
✨ How courage shows up in everyday life — not just in big decisions
✨ The role courage plays during times of global uncertainty
✨ How recognising our past courage builds trust in ourselves

Through the three pillars of Salt, Sage & Stardust, they reflect on courage as:

🧂 Salt — The courage of the body
Staying present with discomfort, grounding the nervous system, and remaining embodied when fear arises.

🌿 Sage — The courage of wisdom
Pausing before reacting, choosing discernment over impulse, and listening to our inner guidance.

✨ Stardust — The courage of the soul
Trusting that we are part of something larger, and that even small acts of courage ripple into the collective.

This episode is an invitation to reflect on the many ways you have already been courageous — and to recognise that courage is not reserved for heroes in history books.

It lives in ordinary people, living ordinary lives with extraordinary heart.

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