Call Me Courage

Kena and Sandra

Call Me Courage is a heartfelt podcast for anyone standing at the edge of change. Life doesn’t come with a roadmap — but courage helps light the way. Through real-life stories, meaningful conversations, and gentle guidance, we explore what it means to face fear, trust yourself, and navigate life’s transitions with confidence, kindness, and heart. A reminder that your strength truly does lie within.

Episodes

  1. S1 E2 - VALID

    MAR 2

    S1 E2 - VALID

    Sandra and Kena explore the VALID method for emotional awareness and growth, sharing personal stories and practical steps to understand and release feelings, foster self-awareness, and cultivate courage. Keywords emotional intelligence, VALID method, self-awareness, feelings, personal growth, courage, healing, mindfulness, mental health, resilience Key Topics The VALID method for emotional awarenessThe importance of naming and valuing feelingsHow past trauma influences present reactionsThe role of intention in growth and healingStrategies for releasing emotional paintakeawaysNaming feelings acknowledges their signals and prevents loops of frustration.Asking what a situation is teaching us opens the door to growth.Releasing what no longer serves us is a personal act of self-care.Understanding that others' behaviors are projections helps us detach from hurt.Suffering can be a false badge of honor rooted in childhood beliefs. Titles Unlocking Emotional Wisdom: The VALID Method in 5 Steps How to Transform Frustration into Growth with VALID. . "Ignoring feelings can lead to resentment.""Ask what this feeling is trying to tell you.""Notice your prompts and ask what they mean." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Personal Evolution 04:17 Understanding Feelings as Prompts 07:12 The VALID Method Explained 10:19 The Importance of Naming Feelings 13:02 Learning from Anger and Past Experiences 15:58 The Role of Intention in Personal Growth 19:20 Letting Go and Not Taking It Personally 21:56 Wrapping Up and Next Steps resources The Secret Language of Feelings - Calvin D. Banyan https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A7U7V4Q The Four Agreements - Don Miguel Ruiz https://a.co/d/04PXYbMZ Strong Ground - Brené Brown https://a.co/d/0eaw8I9P Links to resources and help lines are on the Call Me Courage Podcast Website Blog: https://www.callmecouragepodcast.com/blog Please remember if you are in crisis or need to work out delicate situations, please seek the help of professionals. Thank you for listening to the Call Me Courage Podcast - Your Strength Lies Within!

    47 min
  2. S2 E2 - Power of Pause

    FEB 25

    S2 E2 - Power of Pause

    This Week's Episode Kena explores the transformative power of pausing in life, emphasizing its importance for clarity, growth, and connection. Drawing on astrology, personal stories, and practical advice, she encourages listeners to embrace pauses for better decision-making and self-care. Key Words pause, mindfulness, astrology, self-care, personal growth, decision-making, Saturn, Aries, reflection, mental health Key Topics The significance of pausing in daily lifeAstrological insights on Saturn and AriesPersonal stories illustrating the importance of pausePractical steps to incorporate pauses for mental healthThe connection between astrology and personal growth Takeaways Pausing is the sacred space between reaction and response.Saturn's slow, disciplined energy teaches us to build with intention.Reflecting before reacting can preserve relationships and foster understanding.Stress and burnout can be mitigated by intentional pauses.You have the power to choose to pause and act with clarity.guest name Titles The Power of Pausing: How to Transform Your Life in 5 Seconds Saturn and Aries: The Cosmic Guide to Better Decisions sound bites "Saturn builds brick by brick" "Pause before launching forward" "In the pause, I find my power" Chapters 00:00 The Power of Pausing 04:11 Personal Stories of Pausing 07:32 The Importance of Self-Care and Reflection Resources Nightlight Astrology on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@nightlightastrology Adam Elenbaas - Nightlight Astrology - https://www.nightlightastrology.com/

    10 min

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About

Call Me Courage is a heartfelt podcast for anyone standing at the edge of change. Life doesn’t come with a roadmap — but courage helps light the way. Through real-life stories, meaningful conversations, and gentle guidance, we explore what it means to face fear, trust yourself, and navigate life’s transitions with confidence, kindness, and heart. A reminder that your strength truly does lie within.