Episode 3 - “Unapologetic & Un-Gaslit: Courtney’s Origin Story”

This episode turns the spotlight on Courtney as she traces the path from a picture-perfect childhood to the moment everything unraveled with the loss of her brother. She shares how grief, undiagnosed neurodivergence, and years of surviving without support shaped her into someone who overperformed for everyone else while abandoning herself. Her move into Silicon Valley sales only amplified the harm. Gaslighting from bosses, medical dismissal, and a culture obsessed with profit pushed her to believe she was the problem until deeper therapy finally revealed the truth: it wasn’t her, it was the systems.

From there, the story shifts into her rebuild. Courtney talks about reclaiming her voice, learning to recognize her anger as power, and rebuilding community in a way that feels safe and aligned. By the end, she makes it clear why she said yes to creating Tired As Fuck: she’s here to un-gaslight women, burn down the bullshit, and help others step into their own authority with clarity and fire.

“Things” to Think About From This Episode:

* Where have you been carrying shame that was never yours to hold?

* What kind of community do you actually need, not the one you were told to accept?

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