242. Give Yourself Permission, with Cortney McDermott

"It's the attachment to the desire. In other words, it's without this thing, I can't be happy." -Cortney McDermott In this enlightening episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast, your host Kristen Olson sits down with the dynamic Cortney McDermott, a best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and self-development expert. With a rich background that spans executive roles at Vanity Fair Corporation to advising globally recognized brands, Cortney shares her journey of personal growth and professional success. Together, they delve into the profound impact of connecting with one's innate intelligence and the art of gracefully disrupting conventional thinking to unlock human potential. This conversation beautifully ties personal experiences with universal truths, offering listeners valuable insights on trusting the inner self, embracing change, and mastering the subtle balance between effort and surrender. Whether you're seeking inspiration in health, wellness, or personal development, Cortney's wisdom will resonate deeply, encouraging you to redefine success and navigate life with greater consciousness and intention. Join us as we explore the transformational power of authenticity and intuition. Grab a seat, and let's dive into this engaging dialogue! Time Stamps: 00:00 "Young Seeker of Human Potential" 07:38 Inspiring Youth Journeys 14:22 "Detachment and Happiness: DeMello's Insight" 17:13 Consciousness-Driven Personal Evolution 21:25 Personalized Daily Wellness Practices 27:12 The Power of Focused Effort 32:00 Unlock Creativity Through Restful Techniques 37:57 "The Power of Potential and Change" 47:07 "Mastering the Mind's Direction" 50:53 Energy Liberation through Shaking 55:06 "Finding Your Own Path" 59:21 "Give Yourself Permission Audiobook Release"   Cortney McDermott: CORTNEY MCDERMOTT is a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and mind-body enthusiast, with a Master of Science from the London School of Economics. Her work in the field of self-development and business strategy has been featured in Inc., Women's Health, SUCCESS, The Huffington Post, FOX News, and many other mainstream business and lifestyle media. Cortney's career highlights include her time as an executive at Vanity Fair Corporation, Vice President at Sustainability Partners Inc., and then running her own businesses, with clients and audiences at Universal Music Group, Google, Nike, and Virgin Unite.  Cortney speaks four languages and lives between Italy and the US. @cortneymcdermott WWW.CORTINC.COM www.linkedin.com/in/cortneymcdermott Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Cortney%20McDermott/author/B071L8BPF3 Mastermond: https://www.thealiveculture.com/   Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Website: www.KOAlliance.com WATCH HERE   MORE LIKE THIS: https://youtu.be/ZCFQSpFoAgI?si=Erg8_2eH8uyEgYZF   https://youtu.be/piCU9JboWuY?si=qLdhFKCGdBzuAeuI https://youtu.be/9Vs2JDzJJXk?si=dpjV31GDqTroUKWH