Fearlessly Inspired Podcast
By Courtnee Downs
Fearlessly Inspired Podcast Jul 03, 2020
Episode 22: Giving a voice to Suicide
This episode will be a discussion about suicide and the aftermath of suicide. We understand that this is a sensitive subject and could potentially be emotionally triggering. This discussion is also an important topic that affects thousands of lives yearly in the United States and millions of lives globally.
In this episode, Courtnee talks to Raymeesha about the suicide of her late husband in 2013. She is honest and open about the events leading up to the loss of her husband and the emotional roller coaster their family experienced on that day and years following. Raymessha talks about the wide array of emotions she experienced over the last 9 years, how she and her family health with grief and the continued healing journey they walk daily.
Raymeesha shares why she has decided to share her families story with others and gives advice to anyone who will or has recently lost someone to suicide. Raymessha's story is her story, it's not not a guide for others, it's a story of grief and resilience that we hope others can find hope in.
Suicide is a topic that people are reluctant if not unwilling to talk about in our society. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or experiencing mental health related distress there is help available. Call or text 988 to be connected with a trained crisis counselor. 988 is confidential, free and available 24/7/365.
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Episode 20: Comfort Zones
In this episode, Courtnee talks about comfort zones and how remaining anchored in a place in your life can make you feel comfortable and secure. Courtnee makes you think about whether you are playing it safe or whether you are ready to pull up anchor and risk the unknown in order to grow!
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Episode 21: Self-Compassion
About a month ago, Barbara’s coworker Suzy raised awareness about self-compassion without even realizing it. Because it resonated with Barbara on such a high level, she felt compelled to bring it to our listeners.
To learner more about self-compassion visit self-compassion.org
We hope you enjoy the podcast and if you are not following us on social media you can find us on FB or IG at Fearlessly Inspired Society.
If you know a person that may need to hear this podcast, don’t be shy…share away! They will thank you later.
Episode 19: Surviving Sexual Assault with Special Guest Hali Picciano
This episode is devoted the April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month where we will be talking with our special guest Hali Picciano. Hali is a retired Army Officer, advocate and survivor of sexual assault and domestic violence, a mom of two beautiful daughters and a great friend.
This episode will be a discussion about sexual assault and we understand this is a sensitive subject and could be emotionally triggering for some. We believe this is an important topic to discuss but we understand if you choose not listen further.
In this episode we will talk to Hali about her experiences both as a survivor and an advocate for sexual assault and how she uses her story to empower others to not feel alone. Hali shares her struggles with being a survivor, being a full-time Soldier and momma and how she keeps on surviving.
Hali explains why she chooses to share her story with others, how her experiences have changed her, the impact on all those connected to her and gives advice to anyone struggling with a past incident or current incident.
Hali's openness and vulnerability in sharing her story to help others is deeply moving.
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The prevention and education of sexual assault is something all three of us are very much invested in and conversations like this bring awareness to a topic that needs to be talked about because if we can help one person, prevent one incident or give one person the courage to come forward we did our job.
If you or someone you know need assistance or someone to talk to the National Sexual Assault Hotline is 1-800-656-4673 or go to the www.rainn.org to chat with someone 24/7.
If you would like to connect with Hali on social media you can find her at https://www.facebook.com/halijoi
Episode 18: Self-discovery
2) What are 2-3 negative emotions that I carry and need to let go of?
3) When I look in the mirror, what are 5 things I love about myself?
4) What do I love doing? (That doesn’t involve your partner or children)
5) How do I practice self-care?
6) What are my goals and what am I doing daily to work towards them? We are also looking to collaborate with similar podcasts or bring in guests to talk about life and business. If that’s you or you know someone reach out to us on FB or IG @fearlesslyinspiredsociety.
Episode 17: Advocating for your mental health
Episode 16: Welcome Back
Episode 15: Self Sabotage
Episode 14: Our Personal Journey to Self-Love
Episode 13: Women Empowerment
Episode 12: Manifesting Your Future
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Thank you for listening!
Episode 11: The Truth Behind the Stories We Share
In this episode, we talk about our experiences/stories, how we remember them, and how we tell them to others. Our memories of our experiences are often unreliable and can be easily influenced by others and by what's going on in our life at the time. There are people who use their stories for a personal benefit and there are those that don't want to share their stories because they don't like the attention. Whatever your story is, only you know the truth behind to your experiences. You determine how they are told and to whom. You can either unlock those real stories in order to inspire others or you can compartmentalize them and take them to the grave.
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Episode 10: Setting the Tone for Others
Episode 9: Finding Your Tribe
Episode 8: Choosing an Alter Ego
Episode 7: Bruised but not Broken
In this episode, we are going to share personal stories about situations in our personal lives that led us to understand that we were bruised but not broken. There have been times in both of our lives where we have felt broken beyond repair. As we share our own experiences we hope that you too will realize that whether it is a relationship or an experience that makes you feel broken, remind yourself that you are only bruised. It is temporary not permanent.
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