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Real, Brave & Unstoppable
by Kortney Rivard
Kortney Rivard is a life coach that helps women who crave more from their lives rediscover who they are and get clear on what they want so they can create a life they are excited to wake up to. Real, Brave & Unstoppable digs into topics and stories related to living a life that is true to who you are (REAL), finding the courage to do the hard things (BRAVE) and taking the steps to go for what you want and not stopping until you get where you want to go (UNSTOPPABLE).
Episodes
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Ep 152 Your Best Years After 50: Why Getting Older Doesn't Mean Life Gets Smaller
Send us Fan Mail I recorded this during my birthday week in June. I turned 53! So I want to talk about something that doesn't get said enough: the real fear of getting older isn't about wrinkles or gray hair. It's the fear that life gets smaller. That you stop doing the hard things, the brave...
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Ep 151:When the Life You Built Stops Fitting: A Body, Mind & Spirit Guide to Realignment After 40
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever looked at your life, you know, the one that looks pretty good from the outside, and felt like something just doesn't quite fit? Not a crisis. Just that persistent sense that something's off and you can't explain why. In this episode I get personal about my own...
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Ep 150: Decision Fatigue in Your 40s & 50s: Why You're Mentally Exhausted and What to Do About It
Send us Fan Mail That moment when your partner asks what you want for dinner and it feels like an unreasonable question. The 17 browser tabs open for two weeks. The thing you reached for at 9pm that you told yourself you wouldn't. This isn't laziness or weakness. It's decision fatigue — and it's...
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Ep 149: Starting Over After 40: What Divorce Taught Me About Rebuilding Your Life and Finding Yourself Again
Send us Fan Mail In this episode I'm getting a little personal — sharing what it felt like when my marriage ended unexpectedly in 2014 and how the messy, nonlinear years of rebuilding that followed shaped everything, including why I became a coach and why this podcast exists. This isn't a tidy...
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Ep 148: Lost Your Spark? How to Reconnect With Yourself and Feel Alive Again | Part 2: How to Start Feeling Like Yourself Again
Send us Fan Mail In Part 1 we talked about why so many women feel disconnected — going through the motions, life feeling flat even when nothing is technically wrong. In Part 2, I get into what you can actually do about it. But first, a reframe: feeling alive isn't about being happy all the time…
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Ep 147: Lost Your Spark? How to Reconnect With Yourself and Feel Alive Again | Part 1: Why You Feel Disconnected
Send us Fan Mail Do you ever catch yourself thinking "Is this it?" or "I thought I'd feel happier by now" — even when nothing is technically wrong? You're not broken. You're disconnected. And there's a difference. In Part 1 of this two-part series, I open up about my own post-divorce experience…
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Ep 146: Why You Keep Procrastinating (It’s Not Laziness) — And What Actually Works to Get Unstuck
Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever told yourself “I’ll start tomorrow”… and then didn’t, this episode is for you. Today, we’re breaking down motivation, willpower, procrastination, and avoidance and why it’s not actually about laziness or lack of discipline. You’ll learn why waiting to feel…
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Ep 145: Burnout Isn’t What You Think: Why You’re Exhausted Even When You’re Doing Everything Right
Send us Fan Mail If you feel like you’re doing everything right but still feel exhausted, flat, or just off, this episode is for you. In this episode, Kortney breaks down what burnout actually looks like (beyond just being “too busy”), especially for women in their 40s and 50s navigating changing...
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Ep 144: Stop Waiting to Feel Confident: Why Courage Comes First
Send us Fan Mail Confidence isn’t something you need before you take action. It’s something you build along the way. In this episode, I share a powerful story from climbing the Half Dome cables in Yosemite and explains why confidence almost never comes first. Instead, confidence grows through...
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Ep 143: How All-or-Nothing Thinking Fuels Burnout (And How to Break the Cycle)
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had a “Magic Monday” where you’re fully committed to getting your life together… only to feel like you’ve blown it by Tuesday afternoon? If so, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not lazy. In this episode, we’re unpacking all-or-nothing thinking and how...
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What Real Strength Looks Like (Without Burnout, Overtraining, or Doing More)
Send us Fan Mail What does strength actually mean in this season of life? For many women, strength has quietly become performative. Longer workouts, more discipline, pushing through exhaustion, and constantly wondering, “Am I doing enough?” But real strength isn’t about proving yourself. It’s…
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Ep 141: When You Feel Stuck but Your Life Is Good: Understanding the “Meh” Season
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt stuck, flat, or quietly disconnected — even though your life looks good on paper? Not burnout. Not crisis. Just… meh. In this episode, I explore what I call the “meh” season” — the in-between phase where you’ve outgrown who you’ve been, but you haven’t fully...
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Ep 140: Stop Performing and Start Living with Unapologetic Authenticity
Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to perform in your life? In this episode of Real, Brave, & Unstoppable, we explore how performing often shows up in subtle ways—editing yourself, second-guessing your truth, or living by the “shoulds” to feel accepted or safe. I share a personal dating...
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Ep 139: Goals With Soul (Part 2): Turning Clarity Into Actionable Goals
Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of Goals With Soul, we take everything from the foundation episode — your values, identity, priorities, and desired feelings — and turn it into clear, actionable goals you can actually follow through on. This episode is all about the how: breaking goals down so they…
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Ep 138: Goals With Soul (Part 1): Creating Meaningful Goals From the Inside Out
Send us Fan Mail Every January, we set goals with the best intentions — and by February, many of them are already forgotten. In this episode, I’m revisiting Goals With Soul, a more meaningful, sustainable way to approach goal setting. This isn’t about rigid resolutions or pressure. It’s about...
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Ep 137: 5 Ways to Stay Healthy During the Holidays Even When You’re Busy
Send us Fan Mail The holidays are full — full schedules, full plates, full emotions… and often, a very empty tank. If you want to enjoy the season without sacrificing your health, your energy, or your sanity, this short episode is for you. Today I’m sharing 5 simple, doable tips to help you stay...
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Ep 136 - How to Create More Meaningful Connection This Holiday Season
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we’re diving into something so many of us crave but don’t always know how to create: authentic connection. I’m sharing an honest look at my November freedom and aliveness experiment — what I intended, what actually happened, and what I’m learning about the…
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Ep 135 - Avoid Holiday Overload: How to Stay Grounded and On Track This Season
Send us Fan Mail What my energy experiment taught me about staying steady when life gets busy and how I'm applying my learnings to the upcoming holidays. Episode Summary: If the holidays tend to leave you feeling off-track or exhausted, this episode is for you. I’m wrapping up my October energy...
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Ep 134 - Rethinking Your Fitness Mindset - When Fitness Goals Become About Validation, Not Health
Send us Fan Mail What happens when your focus on health quietly turns into a need for validation or proving your worth? In this episode, I share a real moment of self-awareness that made me realize when my fitness goals were drifting away from focusing fully on health and feeling good toward…
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Ep 133 The Hidden Energy Leak No One Talks About: Self-Judgment
Send us Fan Mail You know that voice in your head that says, “You should be doing more,” or “You’ll never stick with it”? Yeah, that one. This week, I’m diving into one of the sneakiest energy drains of all: self-judgment. It might not seem like a big deal, but those subtle “not enough” thoughts...
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Ep 132: 6 Energy Shifts to Help You Beat Burnout
Send us Fan Mail Feeling drained, overwhelmed, or stuck in survival mode? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to stay there. In this episode, I’m sharing six powerful energy shifts that will help you beat burnout and feel more balanced, focused, and alive in your everyday life. We’ll cover: How...
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Ep 131: The Secret to Living a Bold, Adventurous Life You're Proud Of
Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to live a bold, adventurous life — one you can look back on with pride? In this episode, I share a conversation I had with my daughter that stopped me in my tracks. Her simple comment reminded me of something powerful: living boldly isn’t about being...
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Ep 130: The 4 Habit Hang-Ups Keeping You Stuck (And How to Break Free)
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to stay consistent with healthy habits—even when you really want to? You’re not alone… and there’s a reason behind it. In this episode, I’m breaking down the four most common habit hang-ups that silently sabotage your progress—so you can...
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Ep 129: 3 Simple Strategies to Stop Procrastinating & Finally Get Sh*t Done
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re diving into why we procrastinate, why self-judgment keeps us stuck, and how to break free using simple, effective strategies. Procrastination isn’t about laziness—it’s often tied to fear, overwhelm, exhaustion, or lack of connection to what truly matters....
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Ep 128: Redefining Productivity: How to Rest & Relax Without The Guilt
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m talking about redefining productivity so you can stop feeling guilty for resting. Sometimes rest is the most productive thing you can do — and I’m breaking down how to shift your mindset to truly believe that. If you’re exhausted from always feeling like you...
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Ep 127: Get Unstuck with 3 Simple Questions to Let Go of Regret
Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever felt a feeling of regret about something (haven’t we all?), this is the episode for you. In this episode, I’m talking about my 3 favorite questions to turn regret into a tool for growth and moving forward. In this episode you’ll learn: Why we often get stuck in...
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Ep 126 The Secret Ingredient to Finding Purpose in Life
Send us Fan Mail In this episode I'm diving into the 3rd pillar of holistic wellness - spirit. Most of us are pretty familiar with spirit's sisters - body and mind, but this one easily gets neglected for a variety of reasons. The thing is, this one is like the glue that holds us all together....
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Ep 125 How to Make This Year Different - Creating Confidence, Strength & Energy that Lasts
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I'm talking about the endless cycle we all know too well - every year we start off with tons of motivation to make the changes we've been wanting to make. Whether it's losing weight, getting in shape, eating healthier, being more positive or something else, we…
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Ep 124 - How to Break Free and Heal from an Emotionally Abusive/Toxic Relationship
Send us Fan Mail Support the show Want more? For more information about the podcast, visit www.realbraveunstoppable.com. To learn more about your host, Kortney Rivard, visit www.kortneyrivard.com Follow Kortney on Social media: Instagram Facebook
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Ep 123: Holding Your Head High When Other People Say Mean Things About You
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I'm diving into holding your head high and taking the high road when you know someone is saying mean things about you. It's painful and hurtful, and yet, it's really all about them, not you. Our brains want to make it about us because we want to belong and fit…
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Ep 122: Feeling the big feels
Send us Fan Mail Support the show Want more? For more information about the podcast, visit www.realbraveunstoppable.com. To learn more about your host, Kortney Rivard, visit www.kortneyrivard.com Follow Kortney on Social media: Instagram Facebook
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Ep 121: 5 Ways to Make the Mirror Your Friend
Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast, I'm talking to you about the mirror. When was the last time you looked in the mirror and liked what you saw? As we get older, it can get harder. It's pretty common to see our reflection and start criticizing ourselves for all the stuff that we don't…
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Ep 120: Getting Back on the New Year Intention Bandwagon
Send us Fan Mail Did you know that only 8% of people follow through on their new year's resolutions? Yup. Not so hot, is it? But that's ok, my friend! In this episode you'll learn to be self-compassionate and revise your goals/intentions/resolutions so that they are BETTER and more doable. Have a...
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Ep 119: Slow Down! How to Embrace Getting Still and Patiently Waiting
Send us Fan Mail The holiday season is notoriously a crazy time of year. Why do we do this to ourselves? Sure, there is lots to do, but wouldn't it be nice to slow down and enjoy the season a little more? Listen to this episode for my tips on how to slow down, get quiet and patiently wait this…
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Ep 118: How to Fix Your All-or-Nothing Thinking
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Real, Brave, Unstoppable, we're talking about all-or-nothing thinking, otherwise known as black-and-white thinking, binary thinking, or extreme thinking. You'll learn: what all-or-nothing thinking is why it's usually not helpful tools for you to think more...
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Ep 117: Do it Scared: Lessons Learned from Climbing Half Dome
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m sharing about my recent solo adventure to Yosemite National Park where I climbed the iconic Half Dome. This climb terrified me and I almost didn’t go through with it. Listen to this episode to learn how I conquered my fears and reached the summit. You’ll also...
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Ep 116: What to Do When Life is Messy
Send us Fan Mail Change is certain, but the middle between reality and where we want to be can be MESSY. It's a "Messy Middle". Listen to this episode to learn more about the "Messy Middle" as well as some strategies you can try to make it to the other side. === RESOURCES === Create a Life You…
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Ep 115: Lessons Learned in the Colorado Wilderness
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I'm sharing about my recent solo backpacking trip to Colorado. I spent 4 days and 3 nights backcountry camping outside of Aspen and it was magical. Tune into this episode to hear about my experience, as well as some of the life lessons I learned in the Colorado...
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Ep 114 Dealing with Chaos Gracefully
Send us Fan Mail Chaos. We all experience it in life and we complain about it, but what if it wasn't such a bad thing? This week on the podcast, I'm talking about the role chaos plays in our lives --- for better or worse, but really highlighting the positives that it brings to our lives. ===...
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Ep 113: How to Make Your Thoughts Work FOR You
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I'm talking about our thoughts. While thoughts can be really helpful, we also have a LOT of them that are entirely unhelpful. The issue is that we believe the thoughts as facts, and that gets us into some places that feel pretty tough. One of the game-changing...
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Ep 112: Are you enhancing or diminishing your life experience?
Send us Fan Mail Are you making choices in your life that enhance or diminish your life experience? This week on the podcast, I talk about this simple check-in question that can help you always be moving toward creating the life you want. You'll learn: what values are and why they're important a...
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Ep 111: Perfectionism and Authenticity: Why You Can't Have Both
Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, I'm talking about perfectionism and how it impacts our ability to show up as our most authentic selves. You'll learn: What perfectionism is (and isn't) Signs that perfectionism might be holding you back How perfectionism prevents you from being the truest...
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Ep 110: Imposter Syndrome - What to Do When You Feel Like a Fraud
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Real, Brave, & Unstoppable! This week, I'm diving into the nitty gritty of Imposter Syndrome. In this episode, you'll learn: what Imposter Syndrome is and how to recognize it some of the common negative beliefs that keep you stuck in Imposter Syndrome the impact…
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Ep 109: Planning Your 2023 - Behind the Scenes Look at How I Do It
Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how I plan my year. Last week, you learned how to reflect on lessons learned and identify areas for growth. This week, we'll put it all together and learn how I set intentions and goals as well as other big...
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Ep 108: A Look Back at 2022 - Lessons Learned
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Real, Brave, & Unstoppable! The new year is approaching quickly and over the next two episodes, I'm sharing the reflection and intention-setting process I go through each year to plan. In this episode you'll learn how I take a look back at the year to glean…
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Ep 107: The Problem with Busy-ness
Send us Fan Mail This week I'm talking about the problem with "busy-ness". Why we get addicted to it and why your to-do list doesn't have to rule your life. === Resources === Learn more about Kortney at www.kortneyrivard.com Download your free e-book, Creating a Life You Love HERE Schedule a free...
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Ep 106: Embracing Your Unique, Gifted Self
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk about embracing your uniqueness. You'll learn about: why we try to fit in and some things to think about when it comes to finding "your people" the difference in how we feel about "unique" material things or experiences vs our own unique being why living…
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Ep 105: Getting Out of Your Head and Into Your Heart
Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, I talk about my decision to ratchet back the number of clients I'm working with in my private practice, as well as some things I've learned about overthinking in the past year. You'll learn: why overthinking doesn't always serve us why sometimes you just...
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Ep 104: Hoping and Trusting: Why is it so scary?
Send us Fan Mail This week I talk about the idea of having hope that things will get better. Hope can be a scary thing for a variety of reasons, and in this episode you'll learn: why hope can be scary 3 reasons why it might not be as scary as you think What hope, trust and belief are REALLY…
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Ep 103: Telling YOUR Truth
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I'm talking about telling the truth - YOUR truth. As a kid, we're taught not to lie--that we should ALWAYS tell the truth. And interestingly enough, throughout our childhoods and into adulthood, we're constantly acquiring information that causes us to alter who…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Kortney Rivard is a life coach that helps women who crave more from their lives rediscover who they are and get clear on what they want so they can create a life they are excited to wake up to. Real, Brave & Unstoppable digs into topics and stories related to living a life that is true to who you are (REAL), finding the courage to do the hard things (BRAVE) and taking the steps to go for what you want and not stopping until you get where you want to go (UNSTOPPABLE).
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