Living the Questions with Courtney Koester

What if the questions you’re avoiding are the ones that hold the most meaning? Chad Brown joins the podcast for an honest, unfiltered conversation about purpose, grief, and self-trust — sharing raw reflections that offer a refreshing perspective on navigating uncertainty and building relationships rooted in truth. He explores the weight of small decisions, the paradox of wanting clarity while resisting life’s invitations, and how loss has reshaped his understanding of what truly matters. From the tension between ambition and presence to the challenge of staying in integrity with ourselves, this episode dives into the messy, beautiful reality of being human — and the courage it takes to live into the unknown.

Chad Brown is a scaling strategist and coach who helps creative entrepreneurs increase profit while working less. He founded Shade Tree Films in 2008, working with brands like Volkswagen, Target, and Pixar before selling the company in 2021. Passionate about leadership and business, he has spent the last seven years mentoring entrepreneurs in creating more freedom in their work. When he's not coaching, Chad is off on wild adventures in the mountains with his family. He lives in Orem, Utah, with his wife, Katie, and their three children, Addison, Kenya, and Milo.

Connect with Chad:

• Chad’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-brown-founder-freedom/
• Chad’s Email: [email protected]
• Chad’s Website: https://www.founder-freedom.com/

Ready to take these conversations deeper?

• Share Your Voice — Leave a voice message with a question you’re living into: ⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/LivingTheQuestions⁠⁠
• Book a 1:1 Conversation Session — A space to live your questions through thoughtful conversation: ⁠⁠https://www.ckoesterinspired.com/conversation-sessions⁠⁠

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• ❤️ Nisha Mody Coaching: Nisha provides short- and long-term coaching to help people who were taught to meet everyone else’s needs except their own to stop keeping themselves small (and be in their fullest expression!) If you’ve never coached with Nisha, email her at ⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠, mention what you loved about this episode, and she’ll give you a free coaching session until June 24, 2025.

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Overview:

Navigating the complexity of boundaries and the courage to say "no" is a profound journey of self-connection. In this episode, I share my personal reflections on the difficulty of recognizing and honoring the boundaries of my body, particularly when external pressures or past conditioning make it challenging to assert them. I explore the emotional and somatic processes that accompany saying "no" — from the confusion and dissonance of feeling misaligned, to the eventual realization that honoring myself is necessary for genuine connection with others. This conversation invites you to reflect on your own relationship with boundaries, the tension between self-care and caring for others, and how we can learn to trust and align with our inner wisdom.

Ready to take these conversations deeper?

• Share Your Voice — Leave a voice message with a question you’re living into: ⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/LivingTheQuestions⁠⁠
• Book a 1:1 Conversation Session — Like your own personal episode, these sessions are a space to live your questions through thoughtful conversation: ⁠⁠https://www.ckoesterinspired.com/conversation-sessions⁠⁠
• Rehumanizing YOU Coaching — This is a space for deep inquiry and integration, where your questions become the path. If you’re ready to untangle old patterns and step into a more aligned, embodied way of being, explore more here: ⁠⁠https://www.ckoesterinspired.com/coaching-offerings⁠⁠

Resources:

• Website: https://www.ckoesterinspired.com
• Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingthequestionspodcast
• Business IG: https://www.instagram.com/ckoesterinspired
• Coaching Offerings: https://www.ckoesterinspired.com/coaching-offerings

Enjoyed the episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! You can also connect with us on Instagram @livingthequestionspodcast or join our community group at https://livingthequestionspodcast.substack.com

Things I Genuinely Love — Affiliate & Community Spotlights:

• ✨ Disobedient Goods & Apparel: offers judgment-free sticker tools for self-guided practice, discovery, and mapping — designed to spark curiosity, connection, and a deeper understanding of the paths we walk. Explore the collection at www.disobedientgoods.com and use code LIVINGTHEQUESTIONS15 for 15% off your entire order.

• ❤️ Nisha Mody Coaching: Nisha provides short- and long-term coaching to help people who were taught to meet everyone else’s needs except their own to stop keeping themselves small (and be in their fullest expression!) If you’ve never coached with Nisha, email her at ⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠, mention what you loved about this episode, and she’ll give you a free coaching session until June 24, 2025.

• 🤍 FOND Bone Broth: my personal FAVORITE for nourishing, gut-loving bone broth that’s as comforting as it is healing! Use code: COURTNEY-KOESTER for 10% off at https://fondbonebroth.com/COURTNEY-KOESTER

• ☕️ Living Tea: my go-to source for wild and organic Teas, along with amazing Tea education to deepen your practice! Use code: CKOESTERINSPIRED for 15% off at https://www.livingtea.net/courtney




• ⭕️ Circle Community: A beautiful, all-in-one location for your community to gather, remain connected, attend workshops, join memberships, etc. Love an aesthetically pleasing and easy-to-organize digital community space. Explore more here: https://try.circle.so/8amtv3uilqpo

Overview:

How do we honor both our needs and the needs of those we love? In this inaugural solo episode, I dive into the complexities of balancing care for ourselves while showing up fully in our relationships. Exploring the tension between people-pleasing, self-sacrifice, and genuine love, I unpack the journey of learning to hold space for both. How do we navigate the discomfort of growth, the murkiness of evolving boundaries, and the reality that the answers are always unfolding? Join me as I reflect on what it means to live into this question with integrity, compassion, and deep care.

Ready to take these conversations deeper?

• Share Your Voice — Leave a voice message with a question you’re living into: ⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/LivingTheQuestions⁠⁠
• Book a 1:1 Conversation Session — Like your own personal episode, these sessions are a space to live your questions through thoughtful conversation: ⁠⁠https://www.ckoesterinspired.com/conversation-sessions⁠⁠
• Rehumanizing YOU Coaching — This is a space for deep inquiry and integration, where your questions become the path. If you’re ready to untangle old patterns and step into a more aligned, embodied way of being, explore more here: ⁠⁠https://www.ckoesterinspired.com/coaching-offerings⁠⁠

Resources:

• Website: https://www.ckoesterinspired.com
• Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingthequestionspodcast
• Business IG: https://www.instagram.com/ckoesterinspired
• Coaching Offerings: https://www.ckoesterinspired.com/coaching-offerings

Enjoyed the episode? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! You can also connect with us on Instagram @livingthequestionspodcast or join our community group at https://livingthequestionspodcast.substack.com

Things I Genuinely Love — Affiliate & Community Spotlights:

• ✨ Disobedient Goods & Apparel: offers judgment-free sticker tools for self-guided practice, discovery, and mapping — designed to spark curiosity, connection, and a deeper understanding of the paths we walk. Explore the collection at https://www.disobedientgoods.com/ and use code LIVINGTHEQUESTIONS15 for 15% off your entire order.

• ❤️ Nisha Mody Coaching: Nisha provides short- and long-term coaching to help people who were taught to meet everyone else’s needs except their own to stop keeping themselves small (and be in their fullest expression!) If you’ve never coached with Nisha, email her at ⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠, mention what you loved about this episode, and she’ll give you a free coaching session until June 24, 2025.

• 🤍 FOND Bone Broth: my personal FAVORITE for nourishing, gut-loving bone broth that’s as comforting as it is healing! Use code: COURTNEY-KOESTER for 10% off at https://fondbonebroth.com/COURTNEY-KOESTER

• ☕️ Living Tea: my go-to source for wild and organic Teas, along with amazing Tea education to deepen your practice! Use code: CKOESTERINSPIRED for 15% off at https://www.livingtea.net/courtney

• ⭕️ Circle Community: A beautiful, all-in-one location for your community to gather, remain connected, attend workshops, join memberships, etc. Love an aesthetically pleasing and easy-to-organize digital community space. Explore more here: https://try.circle.so/8amtv3uilqpo

Welcome to Living the Questions, a podcast where we embrace the messy middle of life — the space between questions and answers. Hosted by Courtney Koester, this show invites you to explore what it means to live in the unknown and navigate the questions that shape our lives. Each episode dives into the beauty of being present, showing up as you are, and allowing life to unfold without the fear of needing to have all the answers. From the intricacies of self-expression to the challenges of overcoming self-doubt, Living the Questions is a journey of self-discovery, curiosity, and connection. Tune in for deep, authentic conversations that encourage you to live into your questions and meet each moment with clarity and authenticity. Join us as we explore the questions that lead to growth, transformation, and the beautiful complexities of being human.