Living Courageously Exposed

Secret to a Happy Life - Do Hard Things...Together

In this Valentine’s-month special, we sit down with Benjamin & Janelle—a couple we met at Spitfire Ultra and then kept spotting at other Eastern Idaho races (Over The Top, Palisades, River of No Return, and more).We talk about what people don’t tell you about running as a couple: the pace differences, the agreements, the “I’ll see you at the finish line” reality… and how support often happens behind the scenes (planning, nutrition, logistics, and yes—spreadsheets).In this interview, you’ll hear:✅ How their running journey started (cross country → trail racing)✅ Why they usually don’t race side-by-side (and why that works)✅ How they handle different strengths, moods, and rough miles✅ The quiet truth: sometimes encouragement is just presence✅ Their funniest Spitfire moment (blood, a wave, and “don’t bleed out”)✅ Their favorite post-race reward: food rituals (potatoes + cookies included)✅ Why Spitfire keeps pulling them back: small race energy, community vibe, early-season challenge, and running terrain you normally can’t access✅ Their life wisdom: “Do hard stuff… together.”If you’re a couple who runs together (or wants to), this episode will give you real insight—and a few laughs—about how to make it work without turning it into a relationship stress-test.📅 Race Day: April 18, 2026 (3rd Saturday of April)📝 Register + Info: www.SpitfireUltra.com👕 Swag Deadline: Register by Thursday night (orders placed Friday) for hoodie/tee swag.Challenge: Share this with one person you want beside you in hard things—training partner, spouse, best friend, coworker, whoever. Then come be part of the Spitfire community.

Sugar Wasn't the Problem - Shame Was

January 16, 2026 | Living Courageously Exposed | Special Guest: Karen Sammer, The Sugar Freedom CoachAre you tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed by sugar cravings, or weighed down by guilt around food, body, or health? This episode is a wake-up call, a warm hug, and a roadmap all in one. Host Jen Saunders sits down with Karen Sammer, breast cancer survivor, author, and founder of the 28-Day Sugar Freedom Challenge, to talk about what it really takes to change your life—physically, emotionally, spiritually. And spoiler alert: it’s not about willpower. To join Karens Sugar Freedom Challenge and get the support you need visit https://yourpoweryourhealth.com/sugar-freedom-challenge/ [https://yourpoweryourhealth.com/sugar-freedom-challenge/] and get started today, Key Topics: * The truth about sugar addiction, cravings, and emotional eating * How cancer, burnout, and emotional trauma became Karen’s turning point * Why food is almost never the real issue * The power of community and vulnerability in healing * Why small 1-degree shifts can change your entire trajectory * The impact of gut health, stress, sleep, movement & play on healing * How sharing your story shrinks shame and raises collective energy * Tools for taking your power back—one choice at a time “You are not a problem to be fixed—you’re a human being having an experience.” “Your weight is just your body’s relationship to gravity. It’s data. That’s all.” “When you shine light on shame, it shrinks.” “Everything you want is on the other side of one brave decision.” Starts February 1st — Includes:  Weekly live Zoom coaching  Private Facebook support group  Clean recipes + label-reading tips  Lifestyle coaching: movement, sleep, stress, joy  Real talk. Real tools. Real results.  Register via Karen’s LinkTree: https://yourpoweryourhealth.com/sugar-freedom-challenge/ [https://yourpoweryourhealth.com/sugar-freedom-challenge/]  Questions? Drop them in the comments! Karen is a board-certified health & wellness coach, breast cancer survivor, and creator of the Sugar Freedom Challenge. After losing 135 lbs and reclaiming her health from the inside out, she now helps women ditch sugar, stop shaming themselves, and live empowered, vibrant lives.  Website: yourpoweryourhealth.com [http://yourpoweryourhealth.com/]  Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook @SugarFreedomCoach  Book: Crush Cravings Before Diabetes Crushes You If this episode lit something up in you, like, subscribe, and share with a friend who’s ready to take their power back.  This is more than a podcast—it’s a movement to normalize being human. Welcome home.  Insights That Hit Hard: JOIN THE 28-DAY SUGAR FREEDOM CHALLENGE: About Karen Sammer: Subscribe + Share the Courage #SugarFreedom #OvercomingCravings #EmotionalEatingRecovery #WeightLossJourney #HealingWithFood #CrushCravings #CancerSurvivor #MindBodyHealing #TraumaInformedHealth #KarenSammer #SugarAddictionHelp #LivingCourageouslyExposed #JenSaundersPodcast #HolisticHealing #WomensHealth

Living Courageously Exposed with Court Creeden | Why Success Still Feels Empty: Breaking Free from Inherited Patterns

What if the life you built was never really yours?In this profound episode of Living Courageously Exposed, Jen Saunders sits down with Court Creeden, financial advisor turned soul guide, to unpack how inherited patterns, generational energy, and internalized roles shape everything—our relationships, careers, and even our identities.From feeling like a misfit in childhood to questioning the modern “success” narrative, Court’s story will challenge you to look deeper at who you really are beneath the systems you were born into.This episode is for the seekers—the ones who feel like they’re doing everything “right” but still feel disconnected. If you've ever asked, “Why doesn’t this feel like enough?” or “Who am I without my roles?” — this conversation is your mirror.🧠 What You'll Learn:✅ Why most people are unconsciously living out their family's inherited code✅ How trauma, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm get passed down energetically✅ Why traditional success doesn't equal true happiness✅ The role of ancestral interference and how to break the cycle✅ How to recognize the energetic “ocean” you were raised in—and get out of it✅ What it means to live as your original frequency: light, love, connection, and joy✅ How to stop overgiving and start reclaiming your energy✅ Why it's so hard to feel safe in peace—and how to choose stability anyway🔥 Quotes That Hit Hard:“You’re not broken. You’re vibrating with someone else’s pain.”“Healing isn’t about changing who you are—it’s remembering who you were before the programming.”“Most self-help just teaches you how to swim better in an ocean you were never meant to be in.”“Light attracts light. But you can’t find peace if your body is wired for chaos.”🧭 Resources Mentioned:Family Constellation TherapyJournaling & self-inquiry practicesEnergetic frequency mappingCourt’s upcoming book (coming 2026!)📍Follow Court Creedon on TikTok and Instagram @courtcreedon💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going:🌀 Do you feel like you’re finally starting to unravel your inherited patterns?🌀 What role or identity are you being called to let go of right now?🌀 Have you ever felt uncomfortable in peace?👇 Drop a comment—we’d love to hear your story.🔔 Subscribe & SupportIf this episode cracked something open in you, hit subscribe, give us a thumbs up, and share it with someone who’s ready to reclaim their truth.

Living Courageously Exposed with Cynthia Clark | Reclaiming Your Sovereign Soul Through Trauma, Truth & Transformation

In this emotionally raw and deeply healing episode, Jen Saunders welcomes Cynthia Clark, intuitive healer, certified trauma coach, Rapid Eye Technician, and founder of Discover Divinity. Together, they unravel the hidden roots of childhood trauma, explore the power of sovereignty, and offer real, embodied tools for healing, reclaiming voice, and remembering who you truly are. From early childhood loss to autoimmune disorders and spiritual awakening, Cynthia's story is one of fierce resilience, soul reclamation, and radical authenticity. This isn’t just another “healing” podcast—it’s a sacred permission slip to be wildly human.  The impact of early childhood trauma—even when you don’t remember it  Why “feeling everything” is a superpower, not a weakness  How autoimmune illness can be the body’s cry for emotional healing  What true sovereignty means and how to reclaim it  Breaking out of systems that suppress your inner truth  The power of grief work, shadow work & ancestral healing  A powerful, science-backed Rapid Eye emergency release technique for trauma relief  How to reconnect with the little child inside you—and give them voice  Emergency Trauma Release Technique – A guided left/right brain integration for emotional relief  Guided Meditation – Connect to your body's intuitive wisdom (available on Cynthia's YouTube)  Discover Divinity Programs – Holistic healing modalities for mind, body, spirit, energy & relationship layers Cynthia is an intuitive trauma-informed coach, Rapid Eye Technician, and founder of Discover Divinity. Her work blends science, spirituality, and lived wisdom to help individuals release trauma and embody their most authentic selves.  Website: www.DiscoveringDivinity.com  Tuning Into the Body Meditation: https://youtu.be/g4NbL0gw4fM?si=I4aFYDKF08rvIT-z  Podcast: Discover Divinity – Reclaim Your Sovereign Soul If this episode moved something inside you, click Subscribe, give it a thumbs up, and share with a friend who needs healing, truth, and deep soul connection. This is your reminder: you are not alone, and the path home starts here.  Living Courageously Exposed is your invitation to normalize being human—raw, real, and radiant.  What You'll Learn in This Episode: “Healing is the sacred act of remembering not just who you are, but all you have ever been.” – Cynthia Clark Tools & Resources Shared: About Cynthia Clark: Subscribe + Join the Movement

I Am The Storm

Whether you're drawn to spiritual ecology, healing through nature, or simply want to design a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and alive—this conversation will speak to your soul.🌳 What You'll Learn in This Episode:✅ How to hear the wisdom of trees and listen to nature's guidance✅ What it means to be a plant intuitive and how to reconnect with your inner landscape✅ Why your yard, your land, and your energy are all connected✅ The truth behind “landscaping the soul”—and how your outdoor space can heal you✅ How indigenous wisdom and energy alignment inspire modern ecological design✅ Why every plant carries energy—and how to feel it📚 Featured Book: Choosing Your Perfect Tree by Laural RoaldsonThis soulful, beginner-friendly guide walks you through how to select, plant, and care for a tree in a way that honors your energy, your land, and the spirit of the plant itself.🌱 Great for conscious homeowners, new gardeners, and plant lovers seeking meaning in the soil.📖 https://a.co/d/9f0aSvZ💬 Let’s Talk:🌿 Have you ever felt connected to a tree, rock, or place in nature?🌿 What would it mean to landscape your life instead of just your yard?🌿 Are you listening to the voice of your own intuition—or tuning it out?👁️‍🗨️ Drop your thoughts in the comments—your story matters here.🧭 Explore More from Laural Roaldson🌐 Website: Lauralgardendesigns.com📖 Book: Choosing Your Perfect Tree: https://a.co/d/9f0aSvZ🌿 Brand: Laurel Garden Designs🎤 Book Laurel to speak: Lauralgardendesigns@gmail.com, (925) 383-2736Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/laural.gardendesignsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/roaldsonlaural/🔔 Subscribe, Like & ShareIf this episode stirred something in you, click Subscribe, give us a thumbs up, and share this conversation with a nature-loving friend or soulful seeker.✨ Living Courageously Exposed is here to normalize being human—raw, real, and radiant.