Go In Courage

Courage is not always loud.

Sometimes courage is showing up when you would rather disappear.

It is starting the thing even though you feel afraid.
It is putting yourself out there without knowing how people will receive you.
It is choosing the uncomfortable step now because you know regret would feel heavier later.

I loved how Chantal described this.

Because so many people are waiting to feel confident before they begin.
But often, confidence comes after the courage to start.

Starting a business.
Posting the first video.
Having the difficult conversation.
Trying again after disappointment.
Allowing yourself to be seen.

None of it is easy.

But sometimes the “golden stuff” is waiting on the other side of the fear you keep avoiding.

You do not have to announce your courage.
You do not have to make it dramatic.
You just have to take the next brave step.

🎙 Full episode with Chantal Leverton now live on the Go In Courage Podcast.

Food is not just about weight loss.

It is about energy.
Hormones.
Sleep.
Stress.
Digestion.
Blood sugar.
Healing.
And learning how to listen to your body again.

In this clip, Chantal from .healthcoaching makes such an important point. We are often sold the idea that the answer is another supplement, another quick fix, another product, another diet plan.

But sometimes the real starting point is much simpler and much deeper.

What are you eating?
How are you sleeping?
How stressed is your body?
Are you moving?
Are you nourishing yourself properly?
Are you giving your body what it actually needs?

Because everything is connected.

If sleep is poor, stress rises.
If stress is high, digestion can suffer.
If digestion is affected, weight loss and healing can feel so much harder.

This is why a holistic approach matters.

Not punishment.
Not restriction.
Not shame.

But education, awareness, balance, and learning how to work with your body instead of constantly fighting against it.

It’s such a powerful reminder that food can be medicine, but only when we slow down enough to understand what our body is really asking for.

Watch the full conversation on the Go In Courage Podcast.

After a burst appendix affected her fertility, Chantal was faced with a diagnosis that could have easily left her feeling defeated and hopeless.

But what makes her story so powerful…
is that she didn’t simply accept the outcome as the end of her journey.

Instead, she became curious.
She started researching nutrition, eastern medicine, holistic health, and the connection between the body and healing.

She chose to take action.

Not from denial…
but from hope.
From courage.
From a deep desire to fight for the future she still believed was possible.

Through changes in diet, lifestyle, and embracing a more holistic approach to healing, Chantal began finding answers that traditional routes alone had not given her.

A huge part of this conversation is the idea that food is not just fuel.
It can also be medicine.

That when we begin to better understand our bodies, reduce stress, nourish ourselves properly, and look at healing more holistically, the body is often capable of far more than we realise.

Not every journey looks the same.
Not every outcome is guaranteed.
But there is real power in becoming informed, intentional, and proactive about your health instead of feeling completely powerless.

And through that journey, not only did Chantal become a mother…
she found purpose in helping others improve their health and wellbeing too.

This episode is a beautiful reminder that some of the hardest seasons in our lives can become the catalyst for healing, growth, and purpose.

🎙 Full episode with Chantal Leverton now live on the Go In Courage Podcast.

Growing up, I thought the “flex” was what you could show others.

What you had.
What you wore.
What people could see from the outside looking in.

And if I’m honest… that voice still shows up sometimes.

Because it’s loud.
It’s visible.
It’s easy to measure.

But the older I get… the more I realise the things that actually matter are a lot quieter.

It’s the conversation that helped someone feel seen when they were struggling.
It’s the message you almost didn’t send… but did, and it landed exactly when someone needed it.
It’s the way your story gives someone else permission to be honest about theirs.

That kind of impact doesn’t trend.
It doesn’t always get applause.
And most of the time… you won’t even know the full ripple effect of it.

But it lasts.

Long after the moment has passed.
Long after the content is gone.
Long after the noise fades.

That’s the difference between being noticed… and actually making a difference.

And I keep coming back to this:

It’s not about how many people are watching.
It’s about how many people are moved.

So maybe the real question isn’t what the flex looks like, it’s about being honest with yourself about what your presence does to the people you come into contact with?



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Not all parenting after separation looks the same…
and that’s something we don’t talk about enough.

There’s this idea that “good parenting” means co-parenting perfectly.
Sitting together at school plays.
Being aligned on everything.
Moving as one, just in different homes.

And yes… when that happens, it’s beautiful.

But for so many people…
that’s just not the reality.

Sometimes, you’re dealing with someone who makes that level of unity impossible.
Someone who brings conflict, tension, or unpredictability into every interaction.

And in those moments… choosing parallel parenting isn’t failure.
It’s protection.

It’s choosing peace over constant battles.
It’s creating stability for your children, even if it looks different from the “ideal.”
It’s setting boundaries where cooperation isn’t safe or sustainable.

And then there’s the phase many people quietly go through…
where things feel reactive, emotional, even destructive at times.
Especially in the early stages of separation, or when new relationships enter the picture.

If you’ve been there… you’ll know how heavy that can feel.

But here’s the truth that often gets missed:

👉 The goal isn’t perfection.
👉 The goal is safety, consistency, and emotional security for your children.

However you get there… matters less than the environment you create.

So if you’re navigating this right now,
feeling like you’re not doing it “the right way”…

You’re not alone.
And you’re not failing.

You’re adapting.
You’re learning.
You’re doing what you can with what you’ve been given.

And that takes more courage than people realise.

If this resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear it today 🤍

Why do we hold on to people… even when it hurts?

Dr. Gabor Maté talks about something deeply human here and Dr. Katie Barge reflects it beautifully.

We are wired for attachment.
Especially as children.
Because connection isn’t optional…
it’s survival.

So what happens when the people we’re attached to…
are also the ones who hurt us?

We don’t break the attachment.
We adapt ourselves instead.
We minimise.
We people-please.
We stay quiet.
We tolerate more than we should.

Not because we’re weak…
but because, at some point, staying connected felt safer than being alone.

And the hard truth?

Those patterns don’t just disappear when we grow up.
They follow us into our relationships.
Into who we choose.
Into what we accept.

So if you’ve ever asked yourself…
“Why do I keep allowing this?”
“Why is it so hard to walk away?”
Maybe it’s not a lack of strength.
Maybe it’s a deeply wired need to stay attached.

And healing starts when you begin to see that clearly…
with compassion, not judgment.

👇 Full conversation out now with
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“You’ve created something really meaningful here…” -

Hearing that… from someone who understands people at a deep psychological level… lands differently.

Because this isn’t about content.
It’s not about clips, views, or algorithms.

It’s about creating a space where people feel safe enough to be honest.
To reflect.
To grow.

Dr Katie speaks about courage not as a concept… but as something lived.

Following your heart.
Doing the inner work.
Sitting with the uncomfortable truths about your life… and choosing growth anyway.

That’s not easy.
That’s not surface-level.

That’s real courage.

And maybe that’s what this is all about…

Not just talking about courage.
But creating conversations that actually help people step into it.

So let me ask you:

When was the last time you chose growth… even when it felt uncomfortable?

👇 Full conversation available now.

Peter & Judas: Same failure, different response.

In this clip, Rix reflects on how both men betrayed Jesus - but handled guilt and shame in very different ways. Judas isolated and spiralled into despair. Peter turned toward his community, received grace, and stepped back into his calling. Sometimes redemption begins with who you reach out to.

Watch the full video on YouTube, Apple & Spotify (links in bio or at www.goincourage.com) .

Takeaways:
• Shame isolates; community heals.
• Confession opens doors to restoration.
• Failure isn’t final - your response is.

Question for you:
When shame hits, who do you turn to - and what’s one step toward connection you can take today?