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Life After Fear - Redefine Your LimitsEpisode 24 - Part 2: Shedding Shame and Embracing Authenticity: Krista Oakes' JourneyWhat are you hiding to stay loved, and what is it costing you? In this episode, Courtney Schoch explores the connection between shame, authenticity, and healing in this powerful continuation of her conversation with mindfulness coach and author Krista Oakes. Krista opens up about her path—from growing up with gay parents to reclaiming her voice after divorce—and how mindfulness helped her shed the shame. If you’ve ever wondered whether your true self is enough, this episode is for you.Connect with Krista OakesKrista's Website - Retreats, Yoga...
2025-06-0628 minLife After Fear - Redefine Your LimitsEpisode 23 - Part 1:Shedding Shame and Embracing Authenticity: Krista Oakes' JourneyAre you holding onto something you are ashamed of? What would happen if you shared your secret? In this episode of 'Life After Fear,' host Courtney Schoch welcomes special guest Krista Oakes, a mindfulness coach, author, public speaker and yoga teacher who shares her journey of overcoming shame and embracing authenticity. Krista shares the profound impact of her book, 'Shedding Shame: Finding Freedom to Live An Authentic Life,' which explores her life as a child of two gay parents during a time of deep societal stigma and secrecy. Krista provides insights into the writing process, h...
2025-05-3025 minLife After Fear - Redefine Your LimitsEpisode 22 - Is Silence Safe? The Retaliation DilemmaHave you ever held back because you feared the consequences? In this episode of Life After Fear, Courtney Schoch explores the fear of retaliation, a common yet paralyzing barrier. She discusses its origins, from childhood conditioning to past trauma, and its short-term pros and long-term cons. Courtney offers practical steps to overcome this fear, such as doing a reality check, using powerful phrases, and creating an exit plan. She encourages listeners to start small, speak up, and gradually build confidence. Join Courtney in redefining your limits and living a more courageous life.References and Tools
2025-05-0708 minLife After Fear - Redefine Your LimitsEpisode 21 - Don’t Get Too Happy: Why We Sabotage the Good StuffWhy do so many of us pull back just when life gets good? Why does joy feel unsafe? In this episode, host Courtney Schoch touches on a surprisingly common topic but rarely talked about. It's an emotional block: the fear of happiness, also known as cherophobia. Courtney unpacks the hidden reasons we sabotage our own joy, from past trauma and cultural conditioning to fear of vulnerability and loss. Through a blend of storytelling, science, and strategies, she invites listeners to challenge the quiet voice that whispers, “Don’t get too happy—it won’t last.”You’ll walk...
2025-04-1712 minLife After Fear - Redefine Your LimitsEpisode 20 - Navigating Regret: Choices and Lessons LearnedHave you ever felt paralyzed by regret, questioning whether you made the right decision? In Episode 20 of 'Life After Fear,' Courtney explores the psychology of regret, explaining how our fear of losses often outweighs the joy of gains due to cognitive biases like loss aversion. While emphasizing the benefits of regret, such as its potential as a learning tool and motivator for change, the episode also addresses its challenges, including decision fatigue and emotional drain. Courtney offers actionable strategies: embrace good enough decisions, visualize your future self, practice self-compassion, and apply the 'What If-Then' method to navigate regret...
2025-04-1713 minLife After Fear - Redefine Your LimitsEpisode 19 - Cleared for Takeoff: How to Fly Without FearWhat if the fear of flying is rooted in something deeper? In episode 19 of Life After Fear, Courtney Schoch discusses the reasons behind the fear of flying, addressing the psychology related to control, media influence, and the uncertainties of aviation. Courtney proposes three strategies to combat flight anxiety and shares her perspective as an airline pilot. Mentions & ResourcesSchoch, C. (2020) This Is Your Captain Speaking - Reaching for the Sky Despite a Lifetime of Abuse, Depression and FearAmerican Psychological Association. (2022). The Impact of Breathing Techniques on Anxiety Reduction.B...
2025-03-0512 minLife After Fear - Redefine Your LimitsEpisode 18 - Afraid to Win? When Success Feels Scarier Than FailureIn episode 18 of 'Life After Fear: Redefine Your Limits' with Courtney Schoch, the discussion revolves around the often-overlooked fear of success. Courtney examines why individuals fear success, addressing concepts such as the upper limit problem, self-sabotage, and imposter syndrome. She suggests strategies and actions that can be taken to overcome the fear of success. MENTIONS & RESOURCES The Big Leap - G. HendricksToward a Theory of Achievement-Related Conflicts in Women. Journal of Social Issues - M.S. HornerDaring Greatly - B. BrownThe Imposter Phenomenon in Hi...
2025-02-2018 minLife After Fear - Redefine Your LimitsEpisode 17 - Navigating Anxiety with Five Practical StrategiesLife After Fear: Confronting Anxiety and Turning It into FuelIn episode 17 of Life After Fear, host Courtney Schoch addresses the pressing topic of anxiety, discussing its prevalence and impact. She shares insights on what anxiety is, why it is so common today, and practical tools for managing it. The episode explores the benefits and drawbacks of anxiety, highlights the importance of mental health awareness, and offers five key strategies for managing it. Additionally, Courtney provides advice on supporting loved ones struggling with anxiety.REFERENCES& MENTIONSAmerican Psychological AssociationWorld Health...
2025-02-1221 minLife After Fear - Redefine Your LimitsEpisode 16 - Embracing Loneliness: A Journey to Personal Growth and Deeper ConnectionsEpisode 16 of 'Life After Fear' with Courtney Schoch focuses on the often unspoken fear of loneliness. Courtney explores various types of loneliness, such as emotional, social, situational, and existential, and discusses the pros and cons of these feelings. She provides strategies for dealing with loneliness, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection, taking small steps towards connection, joining communities, practicing gratitude, and seeking professional help if necessary. Courtney encourages viewers to transform loneliness into a source of strength and personal growth. The episode ends with a sneak peek at the next episode, focusing on tackling anxiety.RESOURCES & MENTIONS
2025-01-2912 minLife After Fear - Redefine Your LimitsEpisode 15 - Vulnerability: What’s the Risk—and Is It Worth Taking?In episode 15 of "Life After Fear: Redefine Your Limits," Courtney explores the powerful and often misunderstood concept of vulnerability. She discusses how vulnerability is essential for personal growth, building deeper connections, and enhancing resilience. Have you ever considered how vulnerability can lead to stronger relationships in your own life? The episode addresses vulnerability's benefits and potential downsides while providing practical tips for embracing this concept. Courtney encourages listeners to take small steps toward vulnerability and to confront their fears of rejection and judgment. What fears are holding you back from being more vulnerable? She emphasizes the importance of viewing...
2025-01-2211 minLife After Fear - Redefine Your LimitsEpisode 14 - Confronting Perfectionism: Embrace Progress Over PerfectionIn episode 14 of 'Life After Fear: Redefine Your Limits,' Courtney explores the prevalent struggle of perfectionism. She shares her personal reflections, examines the motivations behind striving for perfection, and discusses its harmful effects, such as stress, low self-esteem, and strained relationships. Have you ever found yourself caught in the cycle of perfectionism, feeling like nothing is ever good enough? The episode encourages listeners to embrace imperfection and pursue excellence instead. It also offers practical tips for recognizing and addressing perfectionist tendencies, promoting a mindset of progress and self-compassion. How might your life change if you focused on progress...
2025-01-1512 minLife After Fear - Redefine Your LimitsEpisode 13 - Living Authentically: Why It’s Time to Stop SettlingIn episode 13 of Life After Fear: Redefine Your Limits with Courtney Schoch, we explore the concept of settling and its impact on our lives. Courtney challenges us to consider whether we have high standards or are merely coasting through life. The episode discusses the psychological, emotional, and practical reasons behind settling, including fear of the unknown, social expectations, and a lack of awareness. Courtney emphasizes the importance of stepping out of our comfort zones, raising our standards, and making decisions that align with our true selves. She also addresses the potential downsides of striving for personal growth...
2025-01-0920 minLife After Fear - Redefine Your LimitsEpisode 12 - The Power to Say No: Starting the Year on Your TermsIn episode 12 of 'Life After Fear: Redefine Your Limits,' Courtney Schoch welcomes the New Year by reflecting on the ups and downs of 2024, emphasizing the significance of setting personal boundaries. She discusses how a knee injury interrupted her plans, resulting in stress and a feeling of losing control. Courtney examines the concept of boundaries as a vital aspect of self-care, providing examples like managing time and energy, ensuring clear communication, and the importance of saying no. She shares personal stories and practical tips for establishing and enforcing boundaries to enhance overall mental, emotional, and physical well-being. The episode...
2025-01-0123 minLife After Fear - Redefine Your LimitsEpisode 11 - Struggling to Stay Motivated? Take a Tech Time-OutIn episode 11 of 'Life After Fear: Redefine Your Limits', host Courtney Schoch dives into the impact of technology and social media on our lives. She explores the positive and negative aspects of tech usage, emphasizing the addictive nature of social media and its potential to cause anxiety and depression. Courtney discusses the concept of 'doom scrolling' and the role of the brain's habenula in controlling motivation. She concludes with actionable advice on taking a 'tech timeout' to improve mental health and reconnect with the physical world. Tune in to learn how limiting screen time can enhance your overall well-being.
2024-12-1813 minLife After Fear - Redefine Your LimitsEpisode 10 - Top 10 Time Traps That Steal Your PotentialIn episode 10 of 'Life After Fear: Redefine Your Limits,' Courtney Schoch discusses common time-wasting traps and how to avoid them to lead a more fulfilling life. Courtney emphasizes the importance of mindful time management and shares her personal struggles and tips. She outlines major time traps, including social media, multitasking, worrying, complaining, trying to understand someone else's actions, consuming too much news, gossiping, misplacing items, dead-end relationships, micromanaging, long meetings, and handling emails. Courtney also provides practical strategies such as using time-tracking apps, eliminating distractions, and prioritizing tasks into 'urgent,' 'important,' and 'would like to do...
2024-12-1119 minLife After Fear - Redefine Your LimitsEpisode 9 - Detoxify Your Connections: A Path to Healthier RelationshipsIn episode 9 of Life After Fear, 'Redefine Your Limits', Courtney Schoch discusses identifying and addressing unhealthy relationships. She shares personal insights and actionable steps to recognize patterns and behaviors such as lack of trust, controlling behaviors, and codependency. Courtney emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, open communication, and mental well-being. She delineates the difference between toxic and abusive relationships and offers resources for those in need. The episode encourages listeners to reflect on their relationships and make positive changes for a more fulfilling life.MENTIONSDomestic Abuse Hotline - 1.800.799.SAFEBetter...
2024-12-0421 minLife After Fear - Redefine Your LimitsEpisode 8 - The Three Consequences of Your Fear of FailureIn episode eight of 'Life After Fear, Redefine Your Limits,' Courtney Schoch discusses the three consequences of allowing the fear of failure to dictate one's life. She shares her story of staying in an unsatisfying job due to fear and how she eventually overcame this by embracing change. Courtney utilizes the metaphor from 'Who Moved My Cheese' to illustrate the importance of adapting to change and not letting fear hinder progress. She emphasizes that avoiding risks can damage self-esteem, prevent growth, and lead to procrastination. The episode also offers practical strategies such as asking better questions, taking small...
2024-11-2012 minLife After Fear - Redefine Your LimitsEpisode 7 - Own Your StoryIn episode seven of 'Life After Fear, Redefine Your Limits,' host Courtney Schoch discusses the transformative power of owning your story. She explains that the narratives we tell ourselves can either empower or destroy our lives. By taking control of these stories, individuals can gain a sense of control, build resilience, improve self-confidence, and create deeper connections with others. Courtney guides listeners through a reflective exercise to identify and rewrite their limiting beliefs into more positive, empowering narratives. She shares her personal journey from struggle to success and encourages listeners to do the same. The episode concludes by...
2024-11-1316 minLife After Fear - Redefine Your LimitsEpisode 6 - Mastering the Art of Possibility ThinkingMastering the Art of Possibility ThinkingIn episode six of 'Life After Fear, Redefine Your Limits,' host Courtney Schoch explores the concept of possibility thinking and how to shift from a scarcity to an abundance mindset. The episode begins with a thought-provoking question about viewing the world through a lens of possibility or impossibility. Courtney emphasizes the importance of adopting a mindset that sees opportunities instead of obstacles. She outlines three strategies to master possibility thinking: using empowering language, recognizing and utilizing resistance as a companion, and creating an actionable plan. The episode encourages...
2024-11-0610 minLife After Fear - Redefine Your LimitsEpisode 5 - Escaping the Comfort Zone TrapEscaping the Comfort Zone TrapIn episode five of 'Life After Fear: Redefine Your Limits,' Courtney Schoch explores the transformative journey of stepping out of the comfort zone to achieve personal growth. She outlines four critical zones: comfort, fear, learning, and growth, emphasizing that remaining in the comfort zone hampers happiness and development. Courtney discusses the fear zone's self-doubt and procrastination and how entering the learning zone can lead to new skills and challenges. Positive self-talk and SMART goals are highlighted for navigating the growth zone, where genuine motivation and purpose lie.
2024-10-2314 minLife After Fear - Redefine Your LimitsEpisode 4 - Unlock Your Limitless PotentialUnlock Your Limitless PotentialIn episode 4 of "Life After Fear," Courtney explores your limitless potential and overcoming life's obstacles by harnessing hidden energy reserves through self-belief, precise planning, and a growth mindset. She shares her personal stories from a challenging childhood to her journey to becoming an airline pilot. The episode introduces and explains Courtney's RISE Process —Realign, Innovate, Strategize, and Excel—as a framework to break negative belief cycles and accomplish goals. Real-life success stories and recommendations from influential books such as "Atomic Habits" by James Clear and "Grit" by Angela Duckworth are provided to i...
2024-10-1620 minLife After Fear - Redefine Your LimitsEpisode 3 - Demolishing Self-DoubtWhat deeply rooted belief or perception about yourself have you been struggling to overcome, and how has that been holding you back from achieving your true potential?In this episode of "Life After Fear," host Courtney Schoch discusses overcoming self-doubt by identifying and challenging self-limiting beliefs. She explains how these distortions of reality affect self-worth and potential, urging listeners to confront them without judgment. The script shares personal anecdotes, such as Courtney's marathon journey, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection, setting small goals, and practicing gratitude. Additionally, it addresses topics like Imposter Syndrome, building lasting self-confidence...
2024-10-0922 minLife After Fear - Redefine Your LimitsEpisode 2 - Overcoming The Paralysis of Fear - Reclaiming Your PowerHow would your life transform if you no longer allowed fear to dictate the boundaries of your dreams and ambitions?In the second episode of 'Life After Fear: Redefine Your Limits,' the focus is on understanding and overcoming the paralysis of fear to reclaim personal power. Courtney discusses the nature of fear, including its psychological and physiological components, and how it can hinder personal achievement and confidence. Practical strategies for managing fear are shared, such as asking better questions and taking small, actionable steps. Courtney shares personal anecdotes about conquering fears of flying and...
2024-10-0219 min
Life After Fear - Redefine Your LimitsEpisode 1 - The Story Behind This Podcast: A Candid ConversationIn the premiere episode of Life After Fear: Redefine Your Limits, host Courtney Schoch introduces herself and shares her transformative journey from high school dropout and teenage mother to successful airline pilot, public speaker, and author. Joined by her friend Dakota, Courtney discusses the motivation behind her new podcast, her experiences overcoming adversity, and the importance of confronting fears. They discuss the podcast's goal to build a community and inspire listeners to uncover their resilience and surpass their limits. Additionally, Courtney addresses her apprehensions about sharing personal details in her book, 'This is Your Captain Speaking - Reaching for...
2024-09-2418 min