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Not An Author

Not An Author

By Courtenay Kneen

I want to be an author, but I am not an author. Listen to me attempt to work through that.
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Entertainment is not a dirty industry - Not An Author ep. 5

Not An AuthorDec 13, 2022

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Entertainment is not a dirty industry - Not An Author ep. 5

Entertainment is not a dirty industry - Not An Author ep. 5

I'm talking myself out of this every other day. With time sensitive decisions about whether I write my book or do my counselling course I have tended to lean toward the latter and it always makes me simmer with the idea that this podcast doesn't matter. 

Dec 13, 202208:52
Are we afraid of success and failure? - Not an Author - ep. 4

Are we afraid of success and failure? - Not an Author - ep. 4

She's rambling a lot today! Lots of wondering if I could be afraid of what comes after success as well as being afraid of failing before that success occurs. 

Dec 06, 202211:22
Why does book writing feel like such a waste of time? - Not an author ep. 3

Why does book writing feel like such a waste of time? - Not an author ep. 3

It's like my call to adventure is being a published author and yet my weekends feel like I'm wasting everyones time on a project that may never see the light of day. I hope you have a support system if this is you too. 

Dec 03, 202211:36
Creatives Are Being Stifled By The Internet - Not An Author Ep. 2

Creatives Are Being Stifled By The Internet - Not An Author Ep. 2

If you're a creative you're probably being forced to make the same video over and over again while gaining traction, and if you're not succumbing to that pressure, you're like me. 

Nov 29, 202212:06
Can I Just Shut Up Already? - Not An Author Ep. 1

Can I Just Shut Up Already? - Not An Author Ep. 1

Do you wish you could just be anonymous and live life completely void of sharing with people? But are you also a creative who needs people to see your work for it to be valid? Same, girl.

Nov 25, 202210:47
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Arin Nicole is not yet a mum but hopes to be one day! She is working with people in Canberra and around the world on being a safe and educational space for pregnancy and postpartum education. This episode could be triggering for those with PTSD, potential infertility and child abuse history. 

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Mothertime Madness - Raising strong mothers in Canberra

Mothertime Madness - Raising strong mothers in Canberra

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Aug 11, 202129:07
Raising A Small Business In Canberra

Raising A Small Business In Canberra

Sarah and Susan of Lily & Cress join me to talk about starting their small business in Canberra during a pandemic. This episode could be triggering for those who have experience pregnancy or baby loss. Follow @lilyandcress on Instagram to help support small! 

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Raising Multicultural Children in Canberra

Raising Multicultural Children in Canberra

Michelle Jasper talks with Courts about her experience growing up with dark skin in a small rural town of Western Australia, and how that is affecting her parenting style with her two multicultural children. Please be advised there is some triggering racial language used in this episode. 

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Mothertime Madness - Raising a child with Autism in Canberra

Mothertime Madness - Raising a child with Autism in Canberra

I chat with Jennifer Lyddiard about raising her (now adult) son with autism in Canberra. Shoutout to Jens husband Matt who also did an awesome job raising Max. Jen has a world of experience that she is open to chat about, find her @gumtree_wellness_group on Instagram to get in contact. In this episode we cover off on some topics that may be triggering, there are people to help with whatever you're going through. PANDA 1300 726 306 & Lifeline 13 11 14.

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