The Courage Project

COURAGE TO: Feel Your Emotions WITHOUT Letting Them CONSUME You

welcome to the courage project!!what is your relationship with your EMOTIONS?  do you allow yourself to experience them?  do you find yourself completely consumed by your emotions?  or maybe you avoid feeling them at all?today's conversation is all about emotions, and how you can begin to build a healthier relationship with them.in this episode:- the two ways we tend to unconsciously "deal with" emotions- how time can be your ally in emotionally intense situations- how to honour whatever emotions arise- how to let yourself experience those emotions- some questions to ask yourself when you feel overwhelmed by emotions- & more!with love and gratitude,elyse <3____connect with the podcast on instagram connect with me on instagram 

COURAGE TO: Unplug From Auto-Pilot & Reconnect To Self w/ Jessie Morassut

welcome to the courage project!!today I am absolutely delighted to bring to you an inspiring and educational conversation with Jessie Morassut.Jessie is a teacher, writer, mindfulness facilitator, Reiki practitioner, and embodiment & empowerment leader.  she supports and empowers others to reconnect to self through conscious living that transforms body, mind, and soul to realize potential and claim their own sense of ease and joy.  Jessie lives, works, and plays in the Kootenays of British Columbia on the traditional lands of the Sinixt and Ktunaxa.in this episode, we take a journey through Jessie's transformation from living on auto-pilot to reclaiming her well-being by reconnecting with herSelf.  we take "pit stops" along the way to linger on important topics and lessons learned.topics we explore include:expectations to follow through with something once we’ve startedphysical and mental impacts of pushing through burnout the ultimate choice we have in any given momenttrusting the guidance of your inner wisdomsuggestions of healing methods and toolswhat is Reiki?!& so much more!!I can’t wait for you to listen in to this expansive conversation.with love and gratitude,elyse <3___connect with Jessie on instagramconnect with the podcast on instagram connect with me on instagram 

COURAGE TO: Fully Live In The Expansiveness Of Your SELF w/ Career & Life Coach, Carol Wert

welcome to the courage project!!today's conversation is truly one-of-a-kind, as is our guest, Carol Wert. Carol is a Career & Life Coach and founder of Carol Wert Coaching.   through this calling, she helps individuals reconnect with the heart and soul of who they are to live purposeful lives and thrive in their careers.   with more than 20 years of experience in career development and coaching, Carol brings a holistic and integrated approach to the work she does with clients.   as a passionate coach, she has always been inspired by the insight, courage, and potential we each hold within us to achieve or get through anything in life.  in this episode:Carol’s journey into her life’s work as a Coachhow to live from a place of authenticityliving with purpose and discovering your soul’s purposesigns you may be living out of alignmenthow you can begin to come home to your authentic Selftaking the step from connection with your Self to being part of something biggerI am beyond excited for you to experience the radiance and magic that came through in this conversation.with love and gratitude,elyse <3___Carol’s website + coaching offeringsconnect with Carol on instagramconnect with Carol on facebook____connect with the podcast on instagram connect with me on instagram 

COURAGE TO: Own Your Current Season

welcome to the courage project!!today's conversation arose from my own present battles through a turbulent season of life, and the purpose of our chat is to help you take back your power & OWN your current season, whatever that may be.in this episode:- a raw conversation about the season I am currently navigating- easing into feeling safe to express your true self- the collective experience we are going through in this season- a new perspective around your triggers- & more!with love and gratitude,elyse <3____connect with the podcast on instagram @courageproject.podcastconnect with me on instagram @elyselaurine

COURAGE TO: Take A Step Back

welcome to the courage project!!today’s solo conversation includes a life update + chat about why you might want to consider taking a step back to move forward without resistance. highlights of today's conversation:I disappeared from social media??signs you might need to take a step backhow life could look if you do take that step back, or if you choose not tohow to actually take that courageous stepthe main reason why it makes sense to take a step backI hope you love this conversation!  send me a message on IG @courageproject.podcast & let me know if you’re considering taking a step back.  let’s chat through it!!with love and gratitude always,elyse <3____connect with the podcast on instagram @courageproject.podcastconnect with me on instagram @elyselaurine

COURAGE TO: Come Back Home To Yourself w/ Dr. Stephanie Burgos

I am truly excited to bring you today's conversation about connecting to your body, and living life at a higher level with deep self-confidence and self-love, with Dr. Stephanie Burgos. Dr. Stephanie is a multi-passionate Healer and Guide.   she is an Emergency Medicine Physician turned Medicine Woman, Plant Medicine Guide and Integrator, Breathwork Facilitator, Embodiment Guide, Energy Healer, Wellness Coach, Author and Speaker.   she is passionate about helping others "come home" to their body, move past their inner roadblocks, and embody self-love and their sovereignty.as a burnt out professional who sacrificed herself for the sake of achievement and external validation, Dr. Stephanie had a "wake up" moment that changed the trajectory of her life.   she switched her goals and decided to choose self-love as her new career.   Stephanie has over 8 years of experience helping others to build their self-confidence and dive deeper into self-love.highlights of this conversation: Dr. Stephanie’s transition from medical doctor to medicine womanhealing with western medicine vs intuitive Earth medicinethe first step to raising your vibration to achieve your dreamsliving in a state of surrenderbecoming the observer of your thoughtshow to connect with your body (hint: you're already doing it!)the Universe is simply a MIRROR??I hope you love this convo!  let me know what resonated by tagging Stephanie & I on social media, or send me an instagram DM <3with love and gratitude,elyse____connect with Stephanie on instagram @healthyerdoccheck out Stephanie’s offerings here.connect with the podcast on instagram @courageproject.podcastconnect with me on instagram @elyselaurine

COURAGE TO: Turn Your Circumstances Into An Opportunity w/ Mike Yewdell, Cancer Survivor & Co-Founder

hey loves!!  welcome back to the courage project.  I am so excited to bring to you this conversation with cancer survivor turned entrepreneur, Mike Yewdell.Mike Yewdell is the co-founder of BEAM: Be Amazing whose story is based on his battle with cancer.  BEAM is the acronym for the chemotherapy that saved his life and is now a symbol for creating a lasting positive impact for years to come.  this conversation will inspire you to trust in the power of your mindset, and get you thinking about how you can turn any circumstances you’re given into an opportunity. highlight-worthy discussion points of this episode:how Mike shaped his circumstances into a brand and missiontaking responsibility for your lifethe importance of the little things in achieving your big visionchoosing your response to the challenges you facehow the overcoming of Mike’s health battles wove into the DNA of BEAMthe victim mentalitythe power of reflecting on your own transformationI hope you love this convo!  let me know your thoughts by tagging Mike & I on social media, or send me an instagram DM <3with love and gratitude,elyse______connect with Mike on instagram @yewdellshop BEAM supplements here and use code ELYSE10 for a discount.connect with the podcast on instagram @courageproject.podcastconnect with me on instagram @elyselaurine

21 Lessons I’ve Learned At 21 Years

hello loves!!  welcome back to the courage project.  my birthday is this week, so I have been reflecting on the last chapter (chapter 20) of my life.  I extracted 21 of the lessons that I have learned as I enter my 21st year of life, and I am so excited to share them with you today.this was undoubtedly my favourite solo chat I've recorded yet, so many juicy nuggets packed into one episode. I would love to hear which of the 21 lessons resonated with you, and I am happy to go more in-depth on any of the topics I mention in today’s episode.  send me a DM on instagram and let me know!!with love & gratitude, elyse____connect with the podcast on instagram @courageproject.podcastconnect with me on instagram @elyselaurine 

COURAGE TO: Navigate A Move, Make Friends, And Set Boundaries To Honour Yourself

today's solo episode brings together topics around living in a new city + moving back home after having lived on your own, to answer some questions that I often receive around these topics.  this discussion comes right in this midst of myself moving back home with my parents, and I dive into how I am navigating this transition.in this episode we discuss:making friends in a new citymoving back to your hometown after living on your owncreating a new way of experiencing old environmentsestablishing new boundaries and honouring yourself in old relationshipsif you enjoyed this conversation, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and tell me what you loved!  or send me a DM on Instagram, I always love to chat!with love & gratitude,elyse____connect with the podcast on instagram @courageproject.podcastconnect with me on instagram @elyselaurine 

COURAGE TO: Tap Into The Healing Power Of The Body w/ Susan Newman

today we sit down with Susan Newman, Doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, for an educational conversation about the inherent healing power of the body.  Susan is my acupuncture doctor, and I have been absolutely fascinated by all she has taught me during our sessions together.  I knew I had to bring her onto The Courage Project to share her knowledge with you too.  I can't wait for you to listen in!in this episode, we talk about:Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and the philosophy behind these modalitiesthe most common barrier that holds people back from incorporating TCM in their healing journeycreating balance in your life in today’s worldSusan’s studies in Yunnan, Chinaand so much more!!if you enjoyed this conversation, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and tell me what you loved about this episode or The Courage Project podcast! with love & gratitude,elyse____check out Wellness On 1st & book a consult with Susan here!connect with the podcast on instagram @courageproject.podcastconnect with me on instagram @elyselaurine