The Courage To Be

The Courage To Be

By Tania VasalloEducationSelf-Improvement
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The Courage To Be episodes

  • Navigating Family Transitions: How to Support Kids & Yourself

    Transitions are never easy — whether it’s moving across the world or simply adjusting to the everyday shifts of family life. In this episode, I open up about how my family is navigating a major transition and what it’s teaching me about change, resilience, and holding space for one another.


    If you’re in a season of transition — big or small — this conversation will encourage you to slow down, honor your own process, and remember that there’s no one right way to move through change.


    📌 Related episodes you may enjoy:

    • When to Act Without Certainty - https://youtu.be/KzmxMyJWdGI

    • One Suitcase, One Life: What Truly Matters When You Let Go - https://youtu.be/5rTpwD2tQaY


    If this episode helped you, a quick rating and review means a lot — it helps more women find the show.


    🎥 Prefer to watch? Full video episodes are on YouTube: @thecouragetobe


    📖 Free resource: Discover Women's Top Money Mistakes → https://www.thecouragetobehappy.com/free-gifts

    ✍️ More from Tania: thecouragetobe.substack.com

    8 min
  • Embracing Life’s Duality: Beauty & Mess

    Living in Bali has shown me something powerful: the duality of life. Beauty and mess, comfort and discomfort — they’re always side by side.


    From vibrant ceremonies to burning trash, from slowing down to moments of feeling lost, I’ve noticed how often opposites live together. And the more I lean into that tension, the more I realize it’s not a problem to solve but a truth to embrace.


    In this episode, I explore how holding both light and dark can open the door to growth and transformation. If this resonates, please share it with someone who might need this reminder today.


    📌 Related episodes you might enjoy:

    • What If You Didn’t Have to Push Anymore? - ⁠https://youtu.be/i9FKwBd-gmc

    • Fear or Trust? Fear is Often Just a Signal, Not a Stop Sign - https://youtu.be/39y6BkZhQK4


    If this episode helped you, a quick rating and review means a lot — it helps more women find the show.


    🎥 Prefer to watch? Full video episodes are on YouTube: @thecouragetobe


    📖 Free resource: Discover Women's Top Money Mistakes → https://www.thecouragetobehappy.com/free-gifts

    ✍️ More from Tania: thecouragetobe.substack.com

    9 min
  • Your Body Knows Before You Do: The Message I Couldn’t Ignore

    Have you ever ignored what your body was trying to tell you — until it forced you to listen?


    In this episode from Bali, I share the unexpected moment that stopped me in my tracks — and what it revealed about the connection between our pace, our emotions, and the wisdom of the body.


    It’s not a story about pain — it’s about awareness, intuition, and learning to trust the messages we’d rather avoid. If you’ve been feeling tired, tense, or like the universe keeps sending you signs to slow down, this might be the reminder you didn’t know you needed.


    If this resonates — or you’ve ever ignored your own body’s messages — I hope this encourages you to slow down and tune in. Please share it or leave a comment if it strikes a chord. 💛


    📌 Related episodes:

    • The Healing Power of Nature for Your Mind & Soul - https://youtu.be/LqTGwEhczuo

    • What If You Didn’t Have to Push Anymore? - https://youtu.be/i9FKwBd-gmc


    If this episode helped you, a quick rating and review means a lot — it helps more women find the show.


    🎥 Prefer to watch? Full video episodes are on YouTube: @thecouragetobe


    📖 Free resource: Discover Women's Top Money Mistakes → https://www.thecouragetobehappy.com/free-gifts

    ✍️ More from Tania: thecouragetobe.substack.com

    9 min
  • My Invisible Addiction: When Checking Became a Habit

    What if the addiction stealing your focus doesn’t look like one?


    I thought I’d broken free from my phone — no social media, no endless scrolling. But in Bali, I discovered a different kind of addiction… one that hides behind productivity, messages, and staying “connected.”


    In this short, honest episode, I share the quiet moment that made me realize how easily my attention was being pulled away — and the small experiment that started bringing my creativity and calm back.


    If you’ve ever felt scattered, restless, or caught in constant doing, this might be the reminder you didn’t know you needed.


    📌 Related episodes:

    • Overcoming Alcohol Dependency with Mindset with Colleen Kachmann - https://youtu.be/4fVOG1lzJ74

    • The Healing Power of Nature for Your Mind & Soul - https://youtu.be/LqTGwEhczuo


    If this episode helped you, a quick rating and review means a lot — it helps more women find the show.


    🎥 Prefer to watch? Full video episodes are on YouTube: @thecouragetobe


    📖 Free resource: Discover Women's Top Money Mistakes → https://www.thecouragetobehappy.com/free-gifts

    ✍️ More from Tania: thecouragetobe.substack.com

    9 min
  • When Plans Fail: Divine Redirection in Bali

    What happens when your plans completely fall apart? In this episode, I share the story of how my dream Bali home slipped through my fingers — failed transfers, rigid agreements, and all. What I thought was a disaster turned out to be divine redirection, guiding my family to a home and community that were far more aligned.


    This isn’t just about moving to Bali — it’s about trust, surrender, and seeing setbacks as protection. Sometimes the Divine plan is different from our own, and that difference is exactly what we need.


    ✨ Takeaway: Closed doors aren’t failures — they’re guidance. What feels like rejection is often redirection.

    If this story resonates, share it with someone who needs a reminder to trust life’s detours.


    📌 Related episodes you might enjoy:

    • 151: What to Do When Life Feels Unstable - https://youtu.be/PvGGVUwMw4A

    • 150: When to Act Without Certainty - https://youtu.be/KzmxMyJWdGI


    If this episode helped you, a quick rating and review means a lot — it helps more women find the show.


    🎥 Prefer to watch? Full video episodes are on YouTube: @thecouragetobe


    📖 Free resource: Discover Women's Top Money Mistakes → https://www.thecouragetobehappy.com/free-gifts

    ✍️ More from Tania: thecouragetobe.substack.com

    11 min
  • 8 Weeks in Bali: The Truth About Moving Abroad

    Transitions are never easy — whether it’s moving across the world or simply adjusting to the everyday shifts of family life. In this episode, I open up about how my family is navigating a major transition and what it’s teaching me about change, resilience, and holding space for one another.


    If you’re in a season of transition — big or small — this conversation will encourage you to slow down, honor your own process, and remember that there’s no one right way to move through change.


    📌 Related episodes you may enjoy:

    • When to Act Without Certainty - https://youtu.be/KzmxMyJWdGI

    • One Suitcase, One Life: What Truly Matters When You Let Go - https://youtu.be/5rTpwD2tQaY


    If this episode helped you, a quick rating and review means a lot — it helps more women find the show.


    🎥 Prefer to watch? Full video episodes are on YouTube: @thecouragetobe


    📖 Free resource: Discover Women's Top Money Mistakes → https://www.thecouragetobehappy.com/free-gifts

    ✍️ More from Tania: thecouragetobe.substack.com

    10 min
  • How Gratitude Raises Your Vibration and Attracts Abundance

    What are you grateful for right now? Pause for a moment, close your eyes, and feel it. Gratitude isn’t just a cliché—it’s one of the most powerful daily practices for raising your vibration, shifting your perspective, and attracting more love, joy, and abundance into your life.


    In this episode, I share the simple yet transformative ways gratitude has shaped my own life and family rituals—including our candlelight morning practice. You’ll also discover the science behind gratitude, from improved sleep and happiness to Dr. David Hawkins’ emotional frequency scale that shows how gratitude calibrates at the same level as joy and unconditional love.


    If you’ve ever struggled with “superficial” gratitude lists or felt resistant in tough times, I’ll guide you through how to go deeper, create more presence, and unlock gratitude even when life feels messy. This is about more than just writing in a journal—it’s about living in a state of thankfulness that radiates into every part of your life.


    📌 Related episodes you’ll enjoy:

    • What If You Didn’t Have to Push Anymore? - https://youtu.be/i9FKwBd-gmc

    • What to Do When Life Feels Unstable - https://youtu.be/PvGGVUwMw4A


    If this episode helped you, a quick rating and review means a lot — it helps more women find the show.


    🎥 Prefer to watch? Full video episodes are on YouTube: @thecouragetobe


    📖 Free resource: Discover Women's Top Money Mistakes → https://www.thecouragetobehappy.com/free-gifts

    ✍️ More from Tania: thecouragetobe.substack.com

    10 min
  • The Healing Power of Nature for Your Mind & Soul

    Have you ever noticed how alive you feel when you step outside—whether it’s sunlight on your face, the sound of birds, or the earth beneath your bare feet? 🌱


    This episode is a soulful invitation to reconnect with nature, no matter where you live. Whether it’s a daily walk, earthing barefoot in the grass, or recognizing the messages spirit sends through animals and symbols—nature always has wisdom for us. I share how encounters with a grasshopper and a dragonfly reminded me of abundance, trust, and mystery, and why even a few minutes outside can shift your energy, calm your mind, and open your heart.


    If your life feels busy, chaotic, or disconnected, let this be your reminder: nature is always here to bring you back to yourself.


    📌 Related episodes:
    • What to Do When Life Feels Unstable - https://youtu.be/PvGGVUwMw4A

    • Minimalism & Trust: Why I Gave Away $1,000s of Dollars in Belongings - https://youtu.be/vd534Nvo_0I


    If this episode helped you, a quick rating and review means a lot — it helps more women find the show.


    🎥 Prefer to watch? Full video episodes are on YouTube: @thecouragetobe


    📖 Free resource: Discover Women's Top Money Mistakes → https://www.thecouragetobehappy.com/free-gifts

    ✍️ More from Tania: thecouragetobe.substack.com

    7 min
  • Speak Up Without Fear: Turning Silence Into Clarity

    Have you ever stayed quiet when something hurt you, only to feel the resentment build inside?


    Or maybe you’ve wondered if speaking up would cause more harm than good… so you swallowed your truth instead.


    In this episode, I share a real story about making plans with a friend, how silence created assumptions and hurt feelings—and how choosing to gently speak up shifted everything. This isn’t about confrontation. It’s about clarity. Because when we stay silent, we collect resentments. But when we share honestly and with love, relationships deepen and heal.


    If you’ve ever felt ghosted, overlooked, or afraid to voice your needs, this episode is your reminder: the people who love you can’t read your mind, but they do want to understand you. Speaking your truth is not a risk—it’s an act of love, both for yourself and for them.


    📌 Related episode, you might also enjoy:

    • The Three Foundational Pillars For Making Any Relationship Last - ⁠https://youtu.be/EI72fbK6yuw


    If this episode helped you, a quick rating and review means a lot — it helps more women find the show.


    🎥 Prefer to watch? Full video episodes are on YouTube: @thecouragetobe


    📖 Free resource: Discover Women's Top Money Mistakes → https://www.thecouragetobehappy.com/free-gifts

    ✍️ More from Tania: thecouragetobe.substack.com

    6 min
  • What It Really Takes to Follow Your Dream

    On the outside, moving to Bali might look like a dream. Palm trees, beaches, and adventure. But what most people don’t see are the sacrifices, the grief, and the persistence required to make that dream real.


    This is a story about what it truly costs to follow a vision. From saying goodbye to beloved pets, to unexpected home repairs, to letting go of sacred spaces and lifelong belongings — the path to Bali has been layered with both liberation and loss. I’ve had moments of tears, temper, and total surrender. Yet through it all, one truth remains: the bigger the sacrifice, the bigger the reward on the other side.


    If you’re walking through your own transition — whether it’s letting go, starting fresh, or pursuing a big dream — this episode is for you. It’s a reminder that grief and growth can coexist, that shedding skins is part of transformation, and that courage will always ask everything of you… but it will give you everything, too.


    “Always choose courage over comfort. That’s the path to your dreams.”


    📌 Related episodes, you may also enjoy:

    • The Bali Dream - https://youtu.be/ZcqwPvCU9tE

    • Holding On While Letting Go - https://youtu.be/cLtx8986-Hw


    If this episode helped you, a quick rating and review means a lot — it helps more women find the show.


    🎥 Prefer to watch? Full video episodes are on YouTube: @thecouragetobe


    📖 Free resource: Discover Women's Top Money Mistakes → https://www.thecouragetobehappy.com/free-gifts

    ✍️ More from Tania: thecouragetobe.substack.com

    8 min

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