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#courage1000project

by Melly Stewart

#courage1000project: The podcast for women seeking the courage to take the next step in life. Brought to you by MellyS The Story Collectorwww.mellys.com.au

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Episodes

  1. 3.13 - From Can I? to I Can! - Guest Interview with Tina Bakehouse

    Self-criticism gets in the way of the best of us. And learning how to change our mindset from 'Can I?' to 'I can!' sometimes takes a big kick in the pants... like a pandemic. On this episode of the #courage1000project, MellyS The Story Collector interviews Tina Bakehouse about how she went from a...

  2. 3.12 - Changing Self Perception - Guest Interview with Ashley Van Brabant

    Stepping into a space of self-acceptance can be challenging. It takes unlearning the things that do not serve you and changing your self-perception. It takes moving through depression, anxiety and at times, even suicidal thoughts to discover who you truly are. On this episode of the...

  3. 3.11 - Overcoming Self-sabotage - Guest Interview with Kimberly Love

    Overcoming self-sabotage is a hard lesson for many. When present in our lives, we end up sabotaging relationships, opportunities and the good things in life simply because we do’t believe that we deserve them. On this episode of the #courage1000project, MellyS The Story Collector interviews...

  4. 3.10 - How to Overcome Shame and Guilt - Guest Interview with Lisa Drennon

    Overcoming shame, guilt and unhealthy coping mechanisms linked to self-sabotage and fear can take years. Its a process of unraveling the suppressed emotions and feelings that lay dormant within you. On this episode of the #courage1000project, MellyS The Story Collector interviews Lisa Drennon…

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  5. 3.9 - The Link Between Procrastination & Perfectionism - Guest Interview with Kelly Myerson

    The link between procrastination, perfection and people-pleasing is rarely spoken about and yet, is a major block for many women. Overcoming this involves learning to prioritise and practice radical self-care, which can pose its own challenges. On this episode of the #courage1000project, MellyS…

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  6. 3.8 - Allowing Yourself to Become Visible - Guest Interview with Lynn Coleman

    Whether it be childhood trauma, domestic violence or a bad parental relationship, allowing ourselves to be seen and heard is not always an easy thing to do. Especially after training yourself to 'hide from the spotlight' for so long in order to feel safe in the world. But what could happen if you...

  7. 3.7 - Speak up for what you want and need - Guest Interview with Sharon Costanzo

    Being able to speak up for what you want and need is not always an easy thing to do. We spend our childhoods seeking our parents approval and, when not resolved, we take this into our relationships too. And the whole time... we are abandoning ourselves. On this episode of the #courage1000project,...

  8. 3.6 - Unravel Who You Are & Stay True To Yourself - Guest Interview with Evelien van Es

    Staying true to yourself in a world that constantly wants you to be someone else is no easy task. And yet, once we unravel the expectations of others and become relentlessly ourselves, life becomes full of meaning and purpose. On this episode of the #courage1000project, MellyS The Story Collector...

  9. 3.5 - Overcome Self Loathing and Love Yourself - Guest Interview with Tracey Osborne

    How do you move past your past and overcome self-loathing? How do take those next steps to fully love yourself? On this episode of the #courage1000project, MellyS The Story Collector interviews Tracey Osborne, Certified Trauma Recovery Coach about how she found the courage to process her past and...

  10. 3.4 - Learning to Trust Your Intuition with Susan Jane

    We all have that 'voice' in our heads and hearts whispering to us each and everyday. A knowing that guides us towards our best each and every time. But how do you learn to trust this voice when our minds and hearts are already so busy? On this episode of the #courage1000project, MellyS The Story...

  11. 3.3 - Accepting Rejection as a Redirection with Valerie Fischer

    The pandemic has left many out of work, but for some, it has ended up being a blessing in disguise. What if you could reframe the 'rejection' as a redirection towards your purpose? On this episode of the #courage1000project, MellyS The Story Collector interviews Valerie Fischer on how she…

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  12. 3.2 - The Roles We Play In Our Own Sabotage with Kali Walters

    The hardest self lesson we all have to overcome is self sabotage, but how do you identify exactly where this is playing out in your own life and then take the courageous steps towards self responsibility? On this episode of the #courage1000project, MellyS The Story Collector interviews Kali…

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  13. 3.1 - How to Balance the Give & Take of Life with Linda Willow Roberts

    On this episode of the #courage1000project, MellyS The Story Collector interviews Linda Willow Roberts on how she overcome self-sabotage and find a way to balance the giving and receiving in life. Linda is an International Speaker, Certified Medium, Spiritual Teacher, Psychic, Clairvoyant,...

  14. Living a Life of Purpose - Shane McLeahy's Story

    In this episode of the #courage1000project, Shane shares his life journey of contrasts and the lessons he has learned. From being introduced to the spiritual realms at a very early age before being pressured into a mainstream religion, working in creative marketing AND also directing a funeral...

  15. Find Your Voice & Own Who You Are - Chantal V's Story

    In this episode of the #courage1000project, Chantal shares her story of being brought up in a violent home and the effect this had on her ability to feel safe in life because... no one believed her. From the outside looking in she was leading a wonderful life living all over the world BUT what…

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  16. Ride The Storm, Don't Fight It - Connie Kis' Story

    Connie shares her story to reassure others that what-ever challenges are thrown their way, they can be assured that "This too shall pass". With faith and belief in self, challenges CAN be overcome, that a diagnosis of cancer is not a death sentence ... but just that, a 'diagnosis' ... and to...

  17. Corporate Bullying to Virtual Strength - Ingrid Bayer's Story

    Ingrid Bayer shares her story of corporate bullying that led to her mental health decline. Fortunately for her, she was able to find the courage to rebuild herself and in the process, create an amazing new life helping others do the same. Connect with Ingrid: https://www.vainstitute.com.au/ WHAT…

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  18. From Clown to Market Leader - Dean Salakis' Story

    FROM CLOWN TO MARKET LEADER Dean shares his story of how fear is good because it stops you doing some stupid things but how it can also hold you back from doing amazing things if you are not courageous enough to push through. Connect with Dean: http://www.thepartypeople.com.au/Dean WHAT IS THE...

  19. The Gift of Broken - Sally Anne Saint's Story

    THE GIFT OF BEING BROKEN Sally shares how she is overcoming the inner critical voice of grief by allowing herself to be broken. She is very real and raw with us in this beautiful interview as she speaks about the death of her parents and how this has impacted on her life. Connect with Sally:...

  20. Inspiring Hope in Others - Vicki Gotsis-Ceraso's story

    INSPIRING HOPE IN OTHERS Vicki G has danced in the fire of life including financial loss, autism, helping people contemplating taking their own lives & bringing together 27 co-authors from all over the world to inspire hope in the lives of others. She shares her story to help others see they have...

  21. Learning to Re-Love Myself - Celeste Lord's Story

    LEARNING TO RE-LOVE MYSELF After a car crash illuminated just how bad her health had gotten, Celeste Lord took matters into her own hands and gave up everything she had ever known in the corporate world, in order to find herself again. Connect with Celeste: www.essentialinnersoul.com WHAT IS THE...

  22. The Path to Sobriety - Sharon Wood's Story

    THE PATH TO SOBRIETY Sharon Wood very openly shares her relationship with alcohol and the journey it took to change her mindset, habits and beliefs to become sober... permanently. Connect with Sharon: https://emgoddess.com.au/ WHAT IS THE #COURAGE1000PROJECT? MellyS The Story Collector brings you…

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  23. Claiming My Self-Worth - Samantha Jansen's Story

    CLAIMING MY SELF-WORTH What does it take to truly claim your self-worth and shed yourself of the toxic relationships, mindsets and emotional cycles we get stuck in? Samantha Jansen shares her story openly with us in this candid interview. Connect with Samantha:...

  24. From Jobless to Thriving - Kirsty Field's Story

    FROM JOBLESS TO THRIVING After finding herself jobless, Kirsty shares her story about how she turned her life around and created an amazing business living her passion and the courage it took to do that. Connect with Kirsty: https://www.socialocean.com.au/ WHAT IS THE #COURAGE1000PROJECT? MellyS...

  25. Saying No To Social Expectation - Fay Chan's Story

    SAYING NO TO SOCIAL EXPECTATION Fay Chan had the courage to say no to social, cultural and family expectations in order to follow her heart to a career that is so much more fulfilling than anything she had ever thought possible. She shares her story with us in this amazing interview. Connect with...

  26. Finding Resilience Within - Toni Lontis' Story

    FINDING RESILIENCE WITHIN Toni Lontis shares what it has taken to overcome a lifetime of bullying and horrendous domestic violence, including finding out the man she was due to be married to in just 2 weeks, had been sexually abusing her daughter. Toni is a formidable woman with a heart of gold…

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  27. Ageing Parents & Facing Dementia - Tracey Lawrence's Story

    AGEING PARENTS & FACING DEMENTIA Facing the reality of ageing parents is never an easy task, but for Tracey this task become a wake-up call to the plight of all carers and set her on a path to change the lives of carers worldwide. Connect with Tracey: https://grandfamilyplanning.com/ WHAT IS THE...

  28. From Grief to Happiness - Tessa Stowe's Story

    FROM GRIEF TO HAPPINESS After the death of her husband, Tessa found herself deep in grief and turning to some very unhealthy mechanisms to deal with her loss. That was until she learned one simple trick which not only pulled her out of her grief, but would transform her life and put her on the…

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  29. Flipping Trauma Into Limitless Living - Tammy Richie's Story

    FLIPPING TRAUMA INTO LIMITLESS LIVING After one fateful day where Tammy almost lost her baby boy to drowning, she realised that life was too short to be living in the rat race of life. In this interview, she explains it wasn't even a choice to make those drastic changes, it was just something…

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  30. My Finn-o-meter: Life After Stillbirth - Stacey O'Brien

    My Finn-O-Meter: Life After Stillbirth, Stacy O'Brien Download your copy of the book 'A Kiss From an Angel' here: http://bit.ly/akissfromanangel Are you ready to share your story? www.mellys.com.au

  31. Turning Can't Into Can - Rachelle Clayton's Story

    Turning Can't Into Can with Body Positive Personal Trainer, Rachelle Clayton. Get your hands on the free download 'How to Know If Your Women's Issue is an Issue' from our Sponsor, Mee Active here: bit.ly/womenshealthbooklet Are you ready to share your story? www.mellys.com.au

  32. Travel Forces You Into The Now - Nancy Gill's Story

    TRAVEL FORCES YOU INTO THE NOW She embraced the nomadic lifestyle and never looked back! Nancy shares with us what it truly means to live life as a global traveller and some of the amazingly courageous adventures she has found herself. Connect with Nancy: https://worldglobetrotters.com/ WHAT IS…

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  33. Getting Back To Nature - Mijke Vlasveld's Story

    GETTING BACK TO NATURE She did everything she was 'supposed' to do with her life and although she found her dream job as lawyer, there was a yearning inside of her to embrace the great outdoors. After a series of life changing events, Mijke finally found the courage to follow her heart. Connect...

  34. Really Quiet & Really Real - Melinda Kelly's Story

    REALLY QUIET & REALLY REAL When it comes time to display courage in your life, how do you do it? How do you face what is happening with your whole heart without losing yourself in the process? As Melinda says in this interview, you get really quiet and really real with yourself. Connect with...

  35. Breaking The Cycle - Medha's Story

    BREAKING THE CYCLE In this episode, the energetic Medha shares how she broke the cycle of disempowerment in her life and how she now helps others to do the same. Connect with Medha: http://ishvari.com.au/2018/ Are you ready to Be Brave. Own Your Story. Inspire Others? www.mellys.com.au

  36. How Trauma Shaped My Life - Linda Conyard's Story

    HOW TRAUMA SHAPED MY LIFE At just 6 months old, Linda stood by helplessly as her screaming baby girl was strapped to a hospital table to undergo tests and treatment for cancer. The trauma of this event created massive ripples in her life and put her on the path to not just healing her own trauma,...

  37. Becoming My Own Hero - Leanne James' Story

    BECOMING MY OWN HERO It's hard to imagine this energetic and vibrant women being a shadow of herself, and yet that is exactly what this story is about. Leanne shares with us how her identity was almost gone 'in a puff of smoke' until she slowly became her own hero. Connect with Leanne:...

  38. My Call to Adventure - Leanne Blaney's Story

    MY CALL TO ADVENTURE After many years in corporate, Leanne knew there had to be more and began to feel the call to adventure, a need to discover what this 'more' looked like. While standing on the top of a mountain, arms outstretched in the air, she found her freedom but little did she know at…

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  39. From Suicide to Gifted - Kerrie Wearing's Story

    FROM SUICIDE TO GIFTED As a child, Kerrie had no psychic abilities that she can recall. However when her brother committed suicide at just 23 years old, she found herself face to face with life and death and the new found seeds of mediumship that were beginning to blossom through her grief. Not...

  40. The Tiptoe Back to Me - Jill Genet's Story

    THE TIPTOE BACK TO ME She spent her whole life pulling herself back in, containing herself to fit into everyone else's box but ever so slowly Jill found herway back to herself, all while creating a national not-for-profit women's organisation. This is a story of the greatest courage there is, the...

  41. The Choice to Turn Right - Donna Ferguson's Story

    THE CHOICE TO TURN RIGHT After spending most of her life in a very toxic and abusive relationship, Donna had an extraordinary experience that changed the course of her entire life. Would she turn left and get into the car or would she turn right and choose the unknown? Connect with Donna:...

  42. My Truth About Adoption in The 60's - Di Riddell's Story

    MY TRUTH ABOUT ADOPTION IN THE 60'S Di Riddell shares her story about why she had to put a child up for adoption in the 60's and the lack of choice she had in the matter. This is a story of a lifelong healing to reclaim her voice and find the strength within herself to reach out and find the…

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  43. My Lesson To Surrender - Deborah Toussaint's Story

    MY LESSON TO SURRENDER When Deb first felt called to write her self help book Ignite Your Life, she never expected it to be a $40,000 lesson in surrendering to the flow of life and yet... that's exactly what it turned out to be. In this interview, Deb shares how a gift she thought she was…

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  44. Finding My Spiritual Freedom - Cassandra Bell's Story

    FINDING MY SPIRITUAL FREEDOM Cassandra shares with us how an abusive relationship kept her spiritual gifts at bay and how it wasn't until she found the courage to leave this relationship that she finally found her spiritual freedom. Connect with Cass: www.intuitivechoices.com Are you ready to Be...

  45. The Spiritual Side of Depression - Carolyn King's Story

    THE SPIRITUAL SIDE OF DEPRESSION What if depression was more than just a chemical imbalance in the brain? What if depression is actually caused because we are suppressing who we truly are? In this episode, Carolyn shares her own journey with depression and who she healed herself by finally...

  46. The Boogie Man Under My Bed - Belinda Hayes' Story

    THE BOOGIE MAN UNDER MY BED As a child we all have those fears of the boogie man under the bed, but we know its just our imagination running wild. But what if it weren't? Belinda shares her story with us, about her formative teenage years and her real life 'boogie man' hiding under her bed. WHAT…

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#courage1000project: The podcast for women seeking the courage to take the next step in life. Brought to you by MellyS The Story Collectorwww.mellys.com.au

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Melly Stewart

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