The Courage is Built Here Podcast

Episode 28: Be Fully You: How to Show Up Authentically in Any Room

In this episode of Courage is Built Here, Justine sits down with Steph Auping to explore Pathway Three, Authenticity, and what it looks like to stop playing a role and start showing up as your full self. Steph shares stories from her global leadership work and personal life about embracing vulnerability, navigating pressure, and learning that being fully yourself is what truly creates connection and impact.

Episode 27: Stop Running on Empty and Start Showing Up for Yourself

In this episode of Courage is Built Here, Justine sits down with Betsy Reznicek to explore Pathway Two, Embody Again, and what it looks like to stop running on empty and start taking care of yourself. Betsy shares her experience of burnout as a nonprofit founder, the moment she asked for help, and how a sabbatical not only restored her but reshaped her organization’s culture.

Episode 26: How to Feel Your Emotions Without Letting Them Control You

In this episode of Courage is Built Here, Justine sits down with Dr. Darryl Diggs to explore Pathway One, Feel It All, and what it really means to experience your emotions without being ruled by them. Darryl shares a powerful story of failure, shame, and perseverance through his journey with triathlons, and how learning to align with his values helped him process emotions, ask for help, and ultimately cross his own finish line.

Episode 25: Stop People-Pleasing and Start Choosing Yourself

In this episode of Courage is Built Here, Justine sits down with Mary Pat Jacobs to talk about Pathway Five, Do the Work, and what it really takes to stop people-pleasing and start choosing yourself. Mary Pat shares her journey of being laid off, starting her own business, and learning how to take risks, rewrite old stories, and move forward with courage even when fear and uncertainty are still present.

Episode 24: How to Love Others Well When It’s Hard

In this episode of Courage is Built Here, Justine sits down with Marcy Bursac to talk about Pathway Four, Love Others Well, and what it really looks like to choose love in the hardest moments. Marcy shares her journey adopting her children through foster care, the emotional weight of uncertainty, and the daily courage it took to fully love even when there was no guarantee of the outcome.