The Things We Carry

A simple moment cleaning out a drawer led Becs Gold back to one of the most transformative seasons of her life—the ninety days before she sold nearly everything she owned and left to travel.In this deeply personal episode of The Courage Code, Becs reflects on what she learned while letting go of possessions, routines, and the familiar comforts of everyday life. What began as preparation for a year of travel became something much bigger: an opportunity to look at life differently and question what was truly worth carrying forward.This isn't an episode about minimalism or travel. It's a conversation about the things we hold onto long after they've stopped serving us, the dreams we quietly dismiss, and the moments when curiosity becomes impossible to ignore.Through stories and reflection, Becs explores what happens when we stop automatically choosing the familiar and begin paying attention to the things that genuinely excite us. Sometimes the biggest changes in life don't begin with a dramatic event. Sometimes they begin with a question that won't leave us alone.If you've ever felt a pull toward something more—more adventure, more freedom, more possibility—this episode will leave you thinking about what you're carrying, what you're holding onto, and what might be waiting if you're willing to make room for something new.Listen now and discover why fear and excitement often arrive together—and why that might be exactly where your next chapter begins.