The Courageously.u Podcast
1) 179. Erica Lugo: The hidden mental health impact of perimenopause.
At 35, Erica Lugo’s world went dark — depression, OCD, and suicidal thoughts took over, and she kept being dismissed by doctors. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Erica shares how she connected th...Show More
2) 178. I was about to publish an episode… then my inner knowing said NOPE.
Hey friends — today’s episode wasn’t the one I had planned. I had a fertility and prenatal nutrition interview ready to go, but when I sat down to edit it, something felt off. It didn’t align with whe...Show More
3) Quick tip tuesday... A neuroscientist’s go-to trick for calming anxiety.
If you’ve ever tried to think your way out of anxiety only to end up more stuck in worry and rumination, this tip is for you. In this quick tip tuesday, Dr. Russell Kennedy — doctor, neuroscientist, a...Show More
4) 177. Rethinking Anxiety: What It Is (and What It Isn’t).
Hey friends, it’s just you and me today! No guest, no script — just me, sitting on the floor with my mic, following a nudge I couldn’t ignore. I’m diving into a topic I’m so fired up about... what anx...Show More
5) Quick tip tuesday... How to use visualization to reduce anxiety.
Hey friends. If you’re tired of feeling anxious and want a quick, practical way to calm your nervous system, this tip is for you. Today, I’m breaking down how to use visualization to reduce anxiety an...Show More
6) 176. Bryana Kappadakunnel: Break generational cycles and become the parent you needed.
Hey, my friends! Parenting can feel like a mirror—reflecting not just our child’s behavior, but our own wounds, patterns, and triggers. What if the biggest shifts didn’t start with our kids, but with ...Show More
7) Quick tip tuesday... How to get off the blood sugar roller coaster that's making you anxious.
Hey friends. 👋 Today, we’re talking about something you might not realize is fueling your anxiety... blood sugar. When your morning starts with cereal, bagels, or pastries, your blood sugar spikes an...Show More
8) 175. Dr. Cathy Wield: Over 100 ECTs, 33 meds, and a doctor’s fight to break free from psychiatry.
Today’s guest is the very reason I fight so hard for a better mental health narrative. Dr. Cathy Wield shares her extraordinary mental health journey — from years of hospitalizations, 100+ ECT treatme...Show More
9) 174. Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring: The truth about psychiatric medications no one tells you.
Hey, friend. Today, I’m hanging out with Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, a psychiatrist and former pharmaceutical researcher who now dedicates his career to helping people safely taper off psychiatric medica...Show More
10) quick tip tuesday... using stillness to calm your nervous system.
Hey friend. In a world that never slows down, stillness isn’t just nice — it’s necessary. Today I’m sharing why stillness is so important for calming your nervous system, easing anxiety, and reconnect...Show More