Episode 35: The Courage to Let Go of Who You Thought You'd Be

Episode 35: The Courage to Let Go of Who You Thought You'd Be

In this episode of Courage Is Built Here, Justine sits down with psychologist and researcher Dr. Clay Brigance to explore what happens when life forces you to let go of who you thought you would be. Through his personal infertility journey, Clay shares how shame, grief, identity struggles, and fear became the catalyst for deeper connection, meaningful research, and a new understanding of courage that continues to shape his life and work.

Episode 34: The Courage to Stay Connected

In this episode of Courage is Built Here, Justine sits down with Tim Bounds to explore Pathway Four, Love Others Well, and what it takes to stay connected when relationships get difficult. Tim shares how conflict, vulnerability, accountability, and honest conversations can strengthen trust, deepen relationships, and help people move from avoiding tension to navigating it with courage.

Episode 33: Stop Losing Yourself While Taking Care of Everyone Else

In this episode of Courage is Built Here, Justine sits down with Dr. Jamie Burkhart to explore Pathway Three, Be Fully You, and what it looks like to care deeply for others without completely losing yourself in the process. Jamie shares how leadership, motherhood, faith, and service shaped her understanding of boundaries, resentment, asking for help, and reclaiming who she is beyond constantly caring for everyone else.

Episode 32: The Courage To Care For Yourself

In this solo episode of Courage Is Built Here, Justine answers questions from her community about self-care, burnout, boundaries, and what it really means to show up for yourself. Through Pathway Two, Embody Again, she explores why so many people wait until they are exhausted before caring for themselves, how to start small when self-care feels overwhelming, and why caring for yourself is not selfish but necessary for living with courage, health, and integrity.

Episode 31: How to Support People Without Taking On Their Emotions

In this episode of Courage is Built Here, Justine sits down with Mollie Bolton to explore Pathway One, Feel It All, and what it looks like to support others without absorbing their emotions. They talk about balancing empathy with boundaries, staying grounded in your values during difficult moments, and learning how to care for others without losing yourself in the process.