Fear Is Not Your Enemy: Ultra Runner Courtney McQueen on Courage, Mindset & Starting Small

What if fear wasn’t something to avoid — but something to work with?Ultra marathon runner and Run Like a Girl co-founder Courtney McQueen shares the mindset that has carried her through adversity, self-doubt, motherhood, burnout, and 230 km stage races.We explore why fear is protective (and necessary), how to reframe “bigness” into simple steps, and why movement, community, and self-connection matter more than speed.This episode will make you believe in yourself again—one step at a time.#Fearless #MindsetShift #UltraRunning #TrailRunning #RunLikeAGirl #Courage #MentalHealth #Resilience🔔 80% of you haven’t subscribed yet—help this content reach more people who can benefit from this by Subscribing! 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒You can contact Courtney McQueen by visiting https://runlikeagirl.ca/Books You Might Be Interested:📚 "Running Breakthroughs: Transform Your Running and Life: Proven Lessons from World-Class Athletes, Experts, and Recreational Runners"by Floris Gierman - https://amzn.to/4pqQmpj📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by John Kabat Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv📚  "When You're Ready, This Is How You Heal" by Brianna Wiest - https://amzn.to/45c0efNNote:  We’re affiliates with the link above through Amazon, meaning if you click a link for a book and make a purchase, we earn small commission at no extra cost to you, which can support this channel.  We recommend these books because they are helpful and useful, not because of the minimal commissions we may receive. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you believe they will help you achieve your goals.  🌿 Stay ConnectedJoin our free newsletter for upcoming mindfulness sessions, retreats, programs, resources, and other opportunities:https://centreformindfulness.ca/About Pause to ElevateSubscribe to Pause to Elevate so you don't miss upcoming conversations about mindfulness, psychology, and human flourishing.DisclaimerContent provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is intended solely for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Although Dr. Al-Mashat is a Licensed Psychologist in British Columbia, Canada, viewing, listening to, or reading this content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Please consult an appropriate health professionals regarding your individual circumstances.Full Disclaimer & Privacy:https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resourc...