What if the pressure to always be growing is getting in the way of growth?
In episode 1 of Radiance Rising, we’re challenging the idea that transformation should always look like forward motion.
Life moves in cycles. Yet so often, we treat the quieter phases as something to fix or rush through.
We share the personal experiences that taught us this in very different ways. Courtney talks about moving to Amsterdam just before the world shut down and how an unexpected pause changed her relationship with health, identity, and what she wanted from her life. Tabitha shares her journey from survival mode and achievement toward a deeper understanding of what it means to truly flourish.
We also introduce the framework at the heart of Radiance Rising, inspired by the phases of the moon, and the 3 AM moment when the idea first came together.
And because this is us, we eventually end up in Ireland, where a St. Patrick’s Day trip, one hotel bed, too many Bulmers ciders, and a missed tour turned two almost strangers into lifelong friends.
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Radiance Rising
02:12 The lie of linear growth
05:42 Our own transformation stories
16:37 Curiosity and self inquiry
20:12 Recognizing the phase you're in
24:01 The moon as a framework for change
30:04 How we met
35:36 The Ireland story
43:19 Listening to the body's whispers
Before you leave, ask yourself two questions:
What has your body been trying to tell you that you’ve been too busy to hear?
What phase of life are you in right now?
The moon is always whole. And so are you. Keep rising