Yes You Are Brave

Yes You Are Brave

By Pawnee SimonsEducationSelf-Improvement
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Yes You Are Brave episodes

  • 120. Lesson From Remodeling

    In this episode of Yes You Are Brave, host Pawnee shares 12 honest, hard-earned lessons from months of remodeling her home — and how those same lessons can apply to rebuilding or transforming your life. From stepping outside your comfort zone to learning the power of patience, flexibility, and doing things for you, this episode is a relatable, real-talk reflection on growth through change.----more----

    Whether you’re updating a space or rebuilding yourself, expect messes, unexpected discoveries, a million decisions, and the need to trust the process. Most importantly: keep going, even when it stops being fun. Because in the end, the result is always worth it.

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    For more tips on being brave and finding your courage follow on Instagram  @findingpawnee or Facebook Finding Pawnee

    26 min
  • 119. Six Tips to Avoid Overwhelm This Summer
    Six Tips for Avoiding Overwhelm This Summer----more----

    Summer can bring a lot of pressure to make the most of every moment—but that can quickly lead to burnout. In this episode, we’re talking about six simple tips to help you enjoy your summer without feeling overwhelmed.----more----

    We cover:

    1. Creating a flexible plan (and actually sticking to it)

    2. Making it fun—turn your plans into a game

    3. Allowing space for spontaneity and detours

    4. Letting go of perfection and the “shoulds”

    5. Keeping things manageable and realistic

    6. Being present and soaking in the good stuff

      This episode is your gentle reminder: it doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful.----more----

      As always follow for more brave on Instagram @yesyouarebrave  or @findingpawnee and @Finding Pawnee on Facebook.

      21 min
    7. 118. Choose Love Over Fear

      In this episode, we explore what it means to shift your focus away from fear and toward love, hope, grace, and forgiveness. It’s easy to spiral into worst-case scenarios—but what if we chose to look for something different?

      You’ll hear thoughts on:

      • Letting go of fear-based thinking

      • Why what you focus on is what you find

      • The power of choosing love as your lens

      • Taking back the driver's seat from fear

      • How small mindset shifts can create lasting peace

        This is a gentle reminder that you are not powerless—you get to decide where your attention goes.

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        12 min
      • 117. Accept the Safety Net

        Going after your dreams takes faith and a whole lot of courage. Fear is going to creep in all the cracks, when it is not breaking down the front door. Because we have this great big amazing goal, and we are terrified that we are going to fall flat in the mud. Then what?! Worse than failing we might just have to accecpt help from those around us. And that dent in our pride might actually kill us. ----more----

        Yes, this is dramatic. But asking for help is something most of us are terrible at. we run from even the possibility of needing help. And sometimes we fight the offered backup plan or safety net so much we lose track of our actual goals. ----more----

        This week we talk about being brave enough to accept the safety net so we can get on with our dreams. 

        As always follow more of the journey to brave on Instagram @yesyouarebrave  

        18 min
      • 116. Pause and Plan the Pivot

        And now I am stuck. Why? Because I charged right in. I didn't stop to figure out the best way. Or even if it was possible at all. ----more----

        Today we talk taking a moment to pause and plan. Because no matter what happens or how good of a plan we make, like is going to change and we are going to need to adjust. Yes, the plan was perfect. Yes, it was well thought out and we were making amazing progress towards it. Then things changed and now we need a new plan. ----more----

        Join me as we take some time to be gentle with ourselves as we learn and grow into new life situations. And as always follow more of the journey to brave on socials at  @yesyouarebrave  on Instagram. 

        18 min
      • 115. Pick Battles You Can Win

        How happy are you about the weather? You know with brown, not white ski slops, and snow in the South? ----more----

        We all know there are things we cannot change. Mother Nature's current mood via the weather is definintely one of those things. It is a battle we often fight and one we can never, no matter how many times we suit up, we can never win. ----more----

        Today at the start of a new year, let's shift and fight battles worth fighting. Pick battles we might actually be able to win. Because one of the biggest skills we can develop is knowing when to fight and fight like hell, and when to let it go. Join me for this week's episode. 

        For more Brave content, you can follow along on Social media @yesyouarebrave  

        15 min
      • Jump Back into Your Dreams

        We all have dreams, and at times we lose sight of or stop actively working towards them. I am no exception to this. But in order for those dreams to actually happen, we must keep coming back. No matter how difficult or how long we were distracted. ----more----

        This baby episode is a recommitment to this podcast and my dreams. I would love to know what dreams you are ready to jump back into. Let me know on Instagram @yesyouarebrave  

        5 min
      • 114. Redefine Happy; Discovering What Happy and Success Mean for You

        What makes you happy? What does success mean? ----more----

        It is a simple answer to a pretty complex question. It means whatever we want it to mean. You as the master of your life get to decide what happiness looks like. You get to decide what success looks like. That is your right and privilege. Do not give it away. ----more----

        You can be happy. You can be successful but only if you actually know what you are shooting for. And to do that you need to be brave enough to ask some questions. Questions about your opinions and beliefs around successful happy living. ----more----

        Be bold. Be brave. Ask the question, and redefine happiness for yourself. ----more----

        And as always follow more of the journey to brave on socials  @findingpawnee on Instagram and @Finding Pawnee on Facebook. 

        14 min
      • 113. Allow Good Things Into Your Life

        As the gatekeeper for your life, what are you allowing to come in? Why is it that good things always seem to happen for other people and not for you? ----more----

        In this episode, we explore how we are the ones who keep good things out or let them into our lives. How we cannot have good if we make up our minds that we do not deserve it? ----more----

        Come and see if you can see how you are the only one holding you back from good things. You can do it. You can be brave enough to allow the good into your heart and life. ----more----

        As always follow more of the journey to brave on socials  @findingpawnee on Instagram and @Finding Pawnee on Facebook. 

        15 min
      • 112. Brave Preview of Chapter Two

        Welcome to chapter TWO! We are back! And excited to share with you a preview of the next chapter of the podcast. ----more----

        First I share with you some exciting life updates, spoiler, I got married. Then I give a brief preview of the direction we are going to take in this new chapter of the podcast. Which includes: finding our courage in different stages of our lives, unplugging so we can live in real life, exploring where we live, taking time to adjust to our life changes, and more. ----more----

        Come join me on this next exciting part of our journey to brave. Remember you are wonderful and worth the effort. Follow more of the journey to be brave on social media  @findingpawnee on Instagram and @Finding Pawnee on Facebook. 

        12 min

      About Yes You Are Brave

      From the publisher's feed

      Yes You Are Brave is a podcast about rediscovering your courage and rebuilding self-worth after life’s challenges. Hosted by Pawnee Gibson, each episode explores how to overcome fear, shift your mindset, and grow through struggle. From heartbreak to healing, from self-doubt to confidence, this show helps you take small brave steps toward the life you really want. Because you’re not broken—you’re becoming brave.