I left a voice note for you

Courtney leaves a voice note about why so many of us are sprinting toward our "highest self" while the foundation underneath us is shaking. Using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as a framework, and some of your favorite pop culture women as reference points, this episode walks up the pyramid one level at a time and asks the real questions!Leave Courtney a ⁠voice note.Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

Courtney breaks down her Girlfriend Application in full. From presentation and emotional foundation to romance requirements and the intangibles, this voice note is equal parts funny and completely sincere. Listen to her requirements and judge if necessary, but what she truly wants you to do is reflect on your own standards and develop your own relationship application! Follow the podcast on Instagram.Leave Courtney a ⁠voice note via Speakpipe.

Season 3 opens with an honest look at the ways Courtney has avoided seeing things clearly, especially in dating. This episode covers what a real reality check looks like, the difference between emotional intensity and emotional safety, and a few personal commitments Courtney is making out loud this year. Plus, the debut of Two Things Can Be True, the new segment for holding contradictions without shame.Follow the podcast on Instagram.Leave Courtney a ⁠voice note, and she will play it in an episode.

Season 3 is here, and the voice notes now have a camera.In this short trailer, Courtney reintroduces I Left a Voice Note for You, a podcast of reflective voice messages about life, love, dating, pop culture, and the small perspective shifts that help make sense of it all. Think of it like catching up with a thoughtful (and occasionally chaotic) friend who’s navigating her thirties in real time.Leave a voice note and be part of the conversation. Season 3 starts next Friday!

In the replay from season 2, dim the lights and listen to a Valentine's Day voice note inspired by the timeless vibes of The Quiet Storm. Courtney dedicates this episode to Melvin Lindsey's legacy, the founder of the iconic Quiet Storm radio show.

In the final episode of season and the last voice note of the year, Courtney talks about knowing when to leave things on a high: the party, the conversation, a version of yourself. Not everything needs to be dragged out to be meaningful.As the year closes, she invites you to reflect on endings that feel good and the quiet power of stopping while things are still sweet. The podcast is taking a break until Spring 2026.Follow the podcast on⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠Leave Courtney a⁠ ⁠voice noteThank you for listening!!

This week, Courtney shares what's on her Adult Christmas List based on the TikTok trend. From the practical things she actually wants to the invisible gifts adulthood requires, this episode is part wish list, part therapy session. Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Leave Courtney a ⁠voice note.

Courtney explores the art of gossip, blind items, perception, and how stories people make up can shape opinions. She explains what blind items really are, the kind she might be submitted about herself, and how rumor culture can blur the line between truth and projection. Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Leave Courtney a ⁠voice note.

In this episode, Courtney breaks down the science and soft chaos of cuffing season, especially in queer and lesbian dating spaces. Listen to some red and green flags of the season, ins and outs, and how to figure out if you’re falling in love or just cold.Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Leave Courtney a ⁠voice note.

Leaves are changing, vibes are shifting, so let’s talk autumn predictions. In this episode, Courtney shares what’s officially in, what’s definitely out, and a few bucket list ideas to try to reset, re-center, and maybe surprise yourself along the way.Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Leave Courtney a ⁠voice note.

Some call it intuition, some call it gut feelings, but Courtney calls it being right (most of the time). In this episode, she unpacks the art of reading patterns, trusting your instincts, and catching red flags before they wave. Follow the podcast on⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠Leave Courtney a⁠ ⁠voice note.⁠

Courtney chats about the summer she decided to quit her job, driven by a quiet urge to feel like herself again. This episode isn’t about escaping work, it’s about what she accidentally found when she had time actually to pay attention. Spoiler: the reward for attention really is healing.Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Leave Courtney a ⁠voice note.

From clean girl and trad wife aesthetic to full-blown conspiracist, Courtney explores how easy it is to fall into a pipeline without even realizing it. She discusses some of the internet pipeline archetypes and the subtle ways ideology gets packaged as aesthetics. Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Leave Courtney a ⁠voice note.

Courtney unpacks the art of the soft launch. She chats about why we love to keep things lowkey, whether it’s a new project, a new person, or a new version of ourselves. Sometimes it’s fun, sometimes it’s protection, sometimes it’s just none of y’all’s business (respectfully lol). Follow the podcast on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave Courtney a⁠⁠ ⁠voice note.⁠⁠

We all have a “type” when dating, but is your type aligned with your true desires? Courtney invites you to rethink the traits you're actually seeking in a partner in a fun but reflective convo on dating, self-awareness, and evolving your type. Follow the podcast on⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠Leave Courtney a⁠ ⁠voice note.⁠

Everyone’s got one. In this episode, Courtney chats about Secret Single Behaviors—the quirky, hilarious, and oddly comforting things we do when no one’s watching. Inspired by Sex and the City, but made for the solo era. Let’s normalize the weird and wonderful.Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Leave Courtney a ⁠voice note.

Spring is here, and with it comes a reminder: what you let go of has space to grow into something beautiful. In this episode, Courtney talks about the ebb and flow of life — the good, the bad, and everything in between. Learn about the concept of Wu Wei and how to embrace the natural rhythm of life for ease and growth. Let’s reflect, reset, and make room for your flowers to bloom!Follow the podcast on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave Courtney a⁠⁠ ⁠voice note

In this episode, Courtney chats about how to bring freshness and novelty into life. Having something to look forward to as adults is really good for our mental well-being, and she offers ideas to add more random side quests into your routine. Follow the podcast on⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠Leave Courtney a⁠ ⁠voice note

In this episode, Courtney breaks down what pop culture actually is—it’s not just celebrity drama, but a reflection of our collective beliefs, artistic expression, and everyday practices. Listen to hear her favorite parts of pop culture and why she's committed to spreading it like it's the gospel! Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Leave Courtney a ⁠voice note

It’s officially been one year since I left a voice note for you podcast! Courtney leaves you a voice note about how this has become a space for reflection, conversation, and storytelling. And for Black History Month, she invites you to think about how you can contribute to our community. Leave Courtney a voice note.Follow the podcast on Instagram.

Dim the lights and listen to a Valentine’s Day voice note inspired by the timeless vibes of The Quiet Storm. Courtney dedicates this episode to Melvin Lindsey’s legacy, the founder of the iconic Quiet Storm radio show. Listen to the curated playlist here.Watch the Whitney Houston performance here. Watch the Luther Vandross Superstar performance here.Watch the Sade performance here.Leave Courtney a ⁠voice note.⁠Follow the podcast on ⁠Instagram.⁠

In this voice note, Courtney explores the curiosity behind Nas & Lauryn Hill’s iconic anthem to imagine what a just, loving, and equal world could look like. How can you make a difference—no matter how small? Follow the podcast on InstagramLeave Courtney a ⁠voice note.⁠

This week, Courtney chats about rituals—those small, meaningful things that ground us and bring us back to ourselves. With the Winter Solstice on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the rituals that light up our lives. She shares her rituals and invites you to think about yours. Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Leave Courtney a ⁠voice note.⁠

Courtney chats about The 6-Minute Miracle, which isthe power of a simple shift in perspective. Discover how seeing things differently can transform fear into love and open up new possibilities—even when life feels uncertain.Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Leave Courtney a ⁠voice note.⁠

In this voice note, Courtney talks about what it feels like to realize (again) that adulthood is just a series of first rodeos. No one really knows what they’re doing, and honestly? That’s kind of the beauty of it.Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave Courtney a ⁠voice note.⁠

Courtney leaves you a voice note exploring the lyrics of Beyoncé's "Protector" and revealing how it can have a double meaning of nurturing your inner child. Gain a new appreciation of the storytelling behind the music, babe!Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠Leave Courtney a ⁠voice note.⁠

Courtney leaves you a voice note about radically accepting where you are in life to create a path to where you truly want to be.

Courtney shares a voice note on letting situations be what they are no matter how much you've idealized them, babe. The art of detachment is where it's at!

Happy Cancer Season! It's the perfect time for some nostalgia. Courtney takes a brief trip back to the early 2000s and leaves a voice note about how you've already been the person you want to be. Follow the podcast on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep up with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Courtney⁠⁠⁠

Courtney leaves you a voice note sharing her summer (or really any season) bucket list! Listen and get inspiration to make your own.

Courtney leaves you a voice note about how when certain events that happen in your life might suck, they often times shape and define who you are on the other side. Follow the podcast on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep up with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Courtney⁠⁠⁠

Courtney leaves you a very entertaining voice note about the archetypes she's ran across in the dating world and buzzwords that are a red flagggg. If you've ever experienced any of these things please leave her a voice note! Enjoy :).

Courtney leaves you a quick voice note about everything that's going 'wrong' in her life. But yet still keeps a tone of inspiration and positivity because who would she be if she didn't. :) Enjoy!

Courtney leaves you a voice note on the uncanny paradox that happens when you break up with someone or leave an old situation behind. Listen as she introduces how to create a counter vortex of new energy and she shares a REAL voice note of when she was going through it (lol). Follow the podcast on⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep up with⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Courtney⁠⁠⁠

Courtney leaves you a voice note about creating and indulging in your own list of life's simple pleasures. Inspired by the New York Times 'My Ten" monthly feature. Read the Tracee Ellis Ross article mentioned in this episode here.

Spring is coming, so what are you gonna do about it? Courtney leaves you a voice note on the renewal that can be found in a new season and astrological new year. Follow the podcast on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep up with⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Courtney⁠⁠⁠

Courtney leaves you a voice note about how no matter where life takes you, the essence of who you are remains constant. She talks about how moving out of the country did not solve all of her problems (hehe). Follow the podcast on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep up with⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Courtney⁠⁠⁠

Courtney leaves you a voice note on a technique to overcome those past moods and outdated behaviors that might keep you stuck! Follow the podcast on⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Keep up with⁠ ⁠⁠Courtney⁠⁠

Courtney talks about expressing your emotions to the people closest to you and how it can be a path to healing yourself! Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Keep up with ⁠⁠Courtney⁠⁠

Courtney leaves you a voice note about being inspired to write a song and introduces a fun new episode segment where she decodes lyrics to some of her favorite songs. Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Keep up with ⁠⁠Courtney⁠

Courtney leaves you a voice note on the definition of crashing out over your feelings and a couple of insights on how to not let it get that extreme. Follow the podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠ Keep up with ⁠Courtney⁠

Courtney leaves you a voice note on why she started this podcast and how to unpack those pesky thoughts and express yourself. Follow the podcast on Instagram Keep up with Courtney

Welcome to my short semi-weekly podcast, where I leave a thought or idea or chat about whatever’s on my mind. Tune in to my tales about personal growth, being in the mid-30s, love and dating, pop culture, being chronically online and more. Maybe you’ll get a spark of inspiration and creativity! Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Keep up with ⁠⁠Courtney⁠⁠