Ever felt like your confidence vanished overnight? That spark of self-trust gradually eroded by society's constant message that you're simply not enough? You're far from alone.

In this transformative conversation with Cortney McDermott—motivational speaker, bestselling author, and advisor to Fortune 500 executives—we uncover the hidden path back to trusting yourself in a world designed to keep you searching elsewhere.

Cortney reveals how our relentless pursuit of external success creates what she calls being "miserably successful"—checking all society's boxes while feeling empty inside. But rather than offering another complicated solution, she shares a revolutionary approach: rest as the gateway to reclaiming your power.

"True confidence is self-trust," Cortney explains, challenging us to move beyond masculine-energy approaches to transformation that focus solely on results. Instead, she invites us to remember our innate feminine wisdom through micro-moments of relaxation, play, and embodiment that compound over time like interest.

Through powerful stories and practical guidance, you'll discover how even two minutes of horizontal rest can shift your brainwave frequencies, why your body holds the key to releasing years of stagnant energy, and how to unlock what Cortney calls "the certificate of enough-ness" that can only come from within.

Whether you're feeling the whispers of "is this all there is?" or facing a full-blown Phoenix moment of transformation, this episode offers a permission slip to relax into your authentic power. Because your journey back to self-trust isn't about adding more—it's about remembering what you've always known.

Ready to transform your relationship with rest, reclaim your confidence, and access your inner wisdom? This conversation might just change everything.

Want to see more of Cortney? You can find her here!

Website: https://www.cortneymcdermott.com/

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cortneymcdermott/

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

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The Balance & Beyond Podcast Hosted by Jo Stone, founder of The Balance Institute

For women who are already succeeding, but beginning to wonder if they're willing to keep losing themselves in the process.

We know high achievers, because we are one. This podcast draws on Jo's 20 years in global leadership and thousands of hours coaching executives and ambitious women: the patterns she sees, how to untangle them, and what it actually takes to keep your success without paying for it with yourself.

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