Courageous Me

Kim Payne
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Hi, I’m Kim Payne. Welcome to the Courageous Me podcast—your go-to for incredible stories and practical tips to add more courage to your life. Imagine what’s possible if courage wasn’t reserved for heroic moments but became part of your everyday life. Whether you're dreaming big, going through a rough patch, or are ready to reignite the fire in your belly, this podcast is for you. Because courage is life’s secret source—it turns the ordinary into magic. And it all starts with you.

  1. 5 days ago

    167. Is your conditioned mind stopping you from growing with Linda Stocco

    What if the voice you've been trusting is your conditioned mind... repeating everything it's ever known?  This conversation with holistic coach and leadership mentor Linda Stocco explores the kind of courage needed to trust yourself when the answers don't come from your head, but from somewhere much deeper. Linda shares the deeply personal experiences that shaped the way she now works with people, from losing her father at just 23 and making a life-changing decision about how she wanted to approach relationships, to recovering from a serious spinal injury that challenged everything she thought she knew about healing.  Along the way, she unpacks the powerful connection between our body, mind, emotions, and intuition, and why true transformation rarely happens through logic alone. Together, we uncover why your conditioned mind may be keeping you stuck in old patterns, what becomes possible when you learn to trust the wisdom of your body instead, and how slowing down can become the catalyst for your greatest growth.  We also explore why perimenopause can be an unexpected invitation into a new chapter, and how seeing another person's perspective can completely change the conversations that matter most. If you've ever felt torn between what your head is telling you and what your heart or gut already knows, this conversation will help you decide what’s right.    Key takeaways: o   Why your body may already know the answer before your mind does. o   What losing someone can teach you about how you choose to live. o   How healing begins long before the physical symptoms disappear. o   How your conditioned mind may be holding you back without you even realising it. o   The shifts that happen when you truly see another person's perspective. o   How trusting your intuition can transform the way you lead, work, and live. o   The hidden cost of ignoring your inner voice... and what changes when you finally listen. o   Why perimenopause can become the beginning of your next chapter. Find out more about Linda: Instagram: @linda_stocco     Facebook: Linda Stocco     LinkedIn: Linda Stocco       SOMEDAY to TODAY – event  A one-day transformational experience for women who are done waiting for 'someday'. Friday 9 October 2026 Find out more and grab your spot here.          COURAGEOUS ME – THE BOOK  Grab your copy of Courageous Me – The courage to turn someday into today.   Where to find me:  Website: Kim Payne    LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne   Facebook: KimPayneBiz

  2. 22 July

    166. How a curious mind helps you make life's decisions with Jane Lim

    What happens when your gut knows the answer... but your head hasn't caught up yet?  In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with financial planner, university lecturer, podcaster, and ultramarathon runner Jane Lim to explore what courage really looks like when life asks you to make some of its biggest decisions. Jane shares her journey of rebuilding her life after leaving her marriage, and how important decisions can feel right even if they don’t make sense on paper.  We also talk about how watching her family lose everything shaped her relationship with money, why a curious mind has become one of her greatest strengths, and how a simple daily walk after separation eventually led her to running ultramarathons. This isn't just a conversation about making decisions It's about learning to trust yourself when certainty isn't available, backing yourself one small step at a time, and discovering that action is often the catalyst that changes everything. If you've been sitting on a decision, wondering whether to stay where you are or step into the unknown, this episode is a beautiful reminder that you don't need all the answers before you take the next step.   Key takeaways: o   Why some of life's biggest decisions never make sense on paper. o   How to trust your gut when your mind hasn't caught up. o   How daily walks led to ultramarathons... and changed Jane's life. o   Why a curious mind can be your greatest superpower. o   Why the hardest things shouldn't be done alone. o   What it really means to back yourself when everything feels uncertain.   Find out more about Jane: Website: Prosper Financial Planning    LinkedIn:  Jane Lim     Janes teaching and MBA journey – YouTube    Breadwinning Mums Podcast Breadwinning Mums    Breadwinning Mums (and Dads)        Instagram: @breadwinningmums          SOMEDAY to TODAY – event  A one-day transformational experience for women who are done waiting for 'someday'. Friday 9 October 2026 Find out more and grab your spot here.          COURAGEOUS ME – THE BOOK  Grab your copy of Courageous Me – The courage to turn someday into today.   Where to find me:  Website: Kim Payne    LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne   Facebook: KimPayneBiz

  3. 15 July

    165. Faith, trust & intuition to follow what you can’t explain with Michelle Gardiner

    Have you ever had a feeling you couldn't explain... but knew you needed to follow it?   In this conversation, I talk with Michelle Gardner, founder of The Aspire Series, about finding the courage to follow your calling, even when the next step makes no logical sense. What began as a short trip to Bali unexpectedly became a life-changing journey that took Michelle around the world, challenged everything she thought she knew about success, and ultimately reshaped the work she's now doing with women across the globe. Together, we unpack the relationship between courage, faith, trust, and intuition, and why some of the most significant moments in our lives begin long before we have all the answers.  We also explore the power of listening to yourself, embracing uncertainty, and allowing life to flow in ways you never could have planned. If you've ever felt pulled towards something you can't put your finger on, questioned whether to follow your instincts, or sensed there's another chapter waiting for you, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that courage doesn't need certainty... it simply needs you to trust yourself enough to take the next step.   Key takeaways o   Why faith, trust, and intuition often lead us where certainty never can. o   How one idea became a global movement connecting women from 52 countries. o   What 225 women's stories revealed about what we all have in common. o   The unexpected lesson Bali taught Michelle about surrender and success. o   Why your purpose is often hidden inside your own story. o   The difference between building a successful life... and an aligned one. o   How trusting what you can't explain can change everything.   Find out more or follow Michelle: Website: The Aspire Series    Instagram: @michelle_gardiner_au     Facebook: The Aspire Series      LinkedIn: Michelle Gardiner     The Aspire Summit - BALI 15-19 August 2026.      COURAGEOUS ME – THE BOOK  Grab your copy of Courageous Me – The courage to turn someday into today.   SOMEDAY to TODAY – event  A one-day transformational experience for women who are done waiting for 'someday'. Friday 9 October 2026 Find out more and grab your spot here.          Where to find me:  Website: Kim Payne    LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne   Facebook: KimPayneBiz

  4. 8 July

    164. Do you really need to do the hard thing first? With Kim Payne

    We've heard the advice: Do the hard thing first. But what if that isn't always the best approach? In this episode, I question the popular mantra that urges us to tackle the hardest task first and explain how, for many, this can hinder momentum, self-trust, and our ability to take action. Through personal examples, I share how small acts of follow-through can create the self-trust you need to take on the bigger things you've been putting off. And I unpack the difference between avoidance and intentionally building evidence that free you to follow through on your commitments.  If you've ever procrastinated on an important conversation, delayed putting yourself out there, or wondered why you know what to do but still struggle to do it, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on building courage in a way that works for you. Whether you're someone who lives by eating the frog first, or someone who needs momentum before taking the leap, this episode will help you rethink how you approach the hard things that matter most.   Key takeaways: o   Why "do the hard thing first" isn't always the best advice, and when it could actually work against you. o   The subtle difference between helpful procrastination and plain old avoidance. o   How small wins create the self-trust needed to tackle the bigger, scarier things. o   What your approach to deadlines and accountability reveals about how you're wired. o   The simple mindset shift that could finally help you turn your "someday" into today.   COURAGEOUS ME – THE BOOK  Grab your copy of Courageous Me – The courage to turn someday into today.   SOMEDAY to TODAY – event  A one-day transformational experience for women who are done waiting for 'someday'. Friday 9 October 2026 Find out more and grab your spot here.          Where to find me:  Website: Kim Payne    LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne   Facebook: KimPayneBiz

  5. 1 July

    163. How do you know you're at a turning point? With Kim Payne

    Have you ever looked back at your life and realised there were a handful of moments that changed everything? Not because your circumstances changed, but because you made a different decision. In this episode, I explore turning points… those moments where something shifts inside us, long before the outside world begins to change. Through recent conversations,  a beautiful message from a reader of Courageous Me, and some of my own biggest turning points, I unpack how one courageous decision can create momentum and lead to opportunities you never saw coming. I share the moments that shaped my own life, including saying no to my dream job in America, leaving corporate to start my own business, learning to dance on stage, finally playing baseball after waiting 33 years, reinventing my business at 50, starting this podcast, writing my first book, and now creating my first women's summit. If you've been waiting until you feel ready, telling yourself "someday", or wondering when the right time will come… perhaps this conversation is the turning point you've been waiting for.   Key takeaways: o   How one decision can change everything. o   Why waiting might be costing you more than you realise. o   How to recognise a turning point when it arrives. o   Why one small action can create unexpected momentum. o   What finally moves 'someday' into today.   COURAGEOUS ME – THE BOOK  Grab your copy of Courageous Me – The courage to turn someday into today.   SOMEDAY to TODAY – event  A one-day transformational experience for women who are done waiting for 'someday'. Friday 9 October 2026 Find out more and grab your seat here.          Where to find me:  Website: Kim Payne    LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne   Facebook: KimPayneBiz

  6. 24 June

    162. What fear is trying to teach you with Cat Dunn

    What if fear isn't the thing holding you back? What if it's actually guiding you towards the next step you're meant to take? In this conversation, I chat with Cat Dunn, who shares her extraordinary story of leaving an unhealthy relationship, rebuilding her life from scratch, and discovering that the courage required to leave was only the beginning. We talk about the ripple effect of courage, why self-trust is often at the heart of the decisions we avoid, and how the promises we make to ourselves can become the foundation for bigger, life-changing choices. Cat also shares the surprising lessons she's learned from a lifelong fascination with fear, including her work as a professional scare actor and how it completely transformed her understanding of the role fear plays in our lives. This is a conversation about what happens when you stop waiting for permission and start paying attention to the things that scare you for all the right reasons. If you've been feeling called towards something bigger, but fear keeps showing up, this episode may completely change the way you see it.   Key takeaways: o   Why fear might be pointing you towards your next chapter o   The hidden link between self-trust and the promises you make to yourself o   What comes after the hardest decision of your life o   A surprising lesson about fear from a professional scare actor o   Why staying behind the curtain can cost you more than failing   Get in touch with Cat: Website: Cat Dunn Instagram: @catlouisedunn     Facebook: Cat Dunn - Life After I Left     LinkedIn: Cat Dunn        COURAGEOUS ME – THE BOOK  Grab your copy of Courageous Me – The courage to turn someday into today.   SOMEDAY to TODAY – event  A one-day transformational experience for women who are done waiting for 'someday'. Friday 9 October 2026 Find out more and grab your spot here.          Where to find me:  Website: Kim Payne    LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne   Facebook: KimPayneBiz

  7. 17 June

    161. Is reinvention the answer when you know there's more in you? with Kim Payne

    What if reinvention isn't about blowing up your life and starting over? What if it's simply about becoming more of who you already know you're capable of being? In this personal episode, I explore why so many women find themselves at a crossroads where life looks good on paper, yet something feels missing underneath. Inspired by a series of conversations with women navigating career changes, new opportunities, identity shifts, and personal growth, I unpack the real meaning of reinvention and why it may not be as dramatic as we often imagine. I challenge some of the biggest myths that keep people stuck and offer a refreshing perspective on what it really takes to move forward when you know there's more in you. If you've been feeling restless, questioning what's next, sensing you've outgrown an old version of yourself, or wondering whether you've left it too late to pursue something meaningful, this episode will encourage you to look at that feeling differently. Because perhaps the next chapter of your life doesn't begin with a dramatic reinvention. Perhaps it begins with one small step you can make today.   Key takeaways: o   Why the word "reinvention" might be the very thing keeping you stuck. o   The simple shift that makes change feel possible. o   What's really behind our hesitation. o   How to know when you've outgrown your current chapter. o   The myths that convince you to stay as you are.  o   How you can turn a ‘someday’ into today.   COURAGEOUS ME – THE BOOK  Grab your copy of Courageous Me – The courage to turn someday into today.   SOMEDAY to TODAY – event  A one-day transformational experience for women who are done waiting for 'someday'. Friday 9 October 2026 - South Melbourne Find out more and grab your spot here.          Where to find me:  Website: Kim Payne    LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne   Facebook: KimPayneBiz

  8. 10 June

    160. Choosing to be seen and heard in a world that judges with Anna Osherov

    How much of your life has been shaped by trying to fit in? In this thought-provoking conversation, I chat with Anna Osherov—marketer, educator, and communication expert about the courage it takes to be seen, heard, and chosen in a world where so many of us fear being judged. From arriving in Australia as a young girl unable to speak English, to building a successful marketing agency, finding her voice on stage, and now stepping into sharing more of her personal story, Anna reflects on the experiences that shaped her identity and challenged her to keep growing. We get into why so many of us fear being seen and heard, how judgment shapes the choices we make, and what happens when we stop making the focus all about ourselves.  Anna shares the value of learning how to learn, how she found her way into public speaking, and the role communication has played throughout her life—from translating for her family as a child to teaching communication at university today. This conversation is a reminder that the things that make you different may be the very things the world needs to hear.   Key takeaways: o   Why judgment keeps so many brilliant women playing small. o   The mindset shift that makes speaking up feel less scary. o   How learning to learn can be an invaluable life skill. o   What happens when fitting in becomes a lifelong habit. o   Why the path of least resistance isn't always the easiest path. o   Why being seen, heard, and chosen starts from within. o   Why your story may be more powerful than you realise.   More about Anna: Anna Osherov is the CEO of launcha, a launch marketing agency and the Founder of Flintt – a tech-powered marketing platform helping small businesses get seen, heard, and chosen. She was nominated for the Telstra Business Award and has spent the last 5 years teaching marketing and communication at RMIT University. Known as The Eventologist, Anna has worked with business owners across all industries – helping them build their brand, grow their client base, and get real results through events and marketing that actually works. She’s high-energy, straight-talking, and all about helping people get things done. Get in touch with Anna: Website: Anna Osherov    Instagram:  @annaosherov    Instagram: @launcha.marketing      Facebook:  Anna Osherov    LinkedIn: Anna Osherov   Launcha Marketing Agency Website    Tiktok: Anna Osherov   COURAGEOUS ME – THE BOOK  Grab your copy of Courageous Me – The courage to turn someday into today.   COURAGEOUS SHIFT Want to make the impact you know is possible without having everything figured out?  Get access now to The Courageous Shift – a FREE 90 min audio mini-series to work out your next move.  Where to find me:  Website: Kim Payne    LinkedIn: Kim Payne Instagram: @iamkimpayne   Facebook: KimPayneBiz

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Hi, I’m Kim Payne. Welcome to the Courageous Me podcast—your go-to for incredible stories and practical tips to add more courage to your life. Imagine what’s possible if courage wasn’t reserved for heroic moments but became part of your everyday life. Whether you're dreaming big, going through a rough patch, or are ready to reignite the fire in your belly, this podcast is for you. Because courage is life’s secret source—it turns the ordinary into magic. And it all starts with you.

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  • Creator
    Kim Payne
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    167
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kim Payne
  • Show Website
    Courageous Me

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