Emily's Story: Experiencing Both/And

Join Nicole as she speaks with Caleb Willis about his life and journey working as a school counselor to transitioning into an administration position in education. Listen to his inspiring words, wisdom, and faith as he charts a better narrative in his career and life as a proud, unapologetic Black man in America.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit inspiredcourage.substack.com

In the last episode of season 3, Nicole does a solo session where she speaks from Brene Brown’s new book, Atlas of the Heart. She dives into her personal journey with perfectionism and reads a passage from the book that really centers the wisdom she’s about to throw down. Take a listen. And remember, you’re alway enough - no matter what. XOXO This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit inspiredcourage.substack.com

As we wrap the end of the year, Nicole and I have been thinking about what we could bring to you in 2022. In this episode, Nicole introduced the topic of play and how we can cultivate a play practice in our lives as well as how it shows up even in natural and intuitive ways throughout our daily lives. Listen to how you can adopt a play practice and reclaim your inner child. Going into 2022, you’ll hear a bit more one-on-one episodes with us and the themes of life we witness in daily conversations, what stories are inspiring us and what courageous acts empower us to keep moving forward. Thank you for all the love you’ve shown us these last 3 seasons and cheers to an updated era of Inspired Courage. Stay tuned dear friends!Much love and Happy New Year, Marko and Nicole This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit inspiredcourage.substack.com

In this month's mini episode, Marko introduces his new newsletter, It's Okay. He reads you his first letter and talks about the themes of a life that just keeps changing, setting a good foundation and leaving you with wisdom going into your last month of 2021. XO This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit inspiredcourage.substack.com

In this month's episode, Marko and Nicole connect with Alexandra and Tierney from Embolden Mama - a community created to connect mamas through real life stories, connection, fitness classes, and wellness seminars. Listen for some insights and stories on why they got started and how motherhood is transforming (for the good) in the new generation. Follow Embolden Mama on IG: @embolden_mamaFollow Inspired Courage on IG: @inspiredcouragepodHosts social: @nicolepiercerisvold@markotheinspired This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit inspiredcourage.substack.com

This month Marko and Nicole finally have a chance to sit down in-person and have a conversation! In this episode, they tackle the topic of toxic productivity culture. Tune in to listen to their perspectives and stories about how they see this showing up in life and gain some tips and tricks to tackle the need to "do" all the time. You've got this! We are all in this together. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit inspiredcourage.substack.com

This month, Nicole sits down with Jenna aka “The Anxious Hobbyist.” Jenna walks us through her journey with postpartum anxiety and depression. She encourages us to do what we need, and to put ourselves first. She shows how being open and vulnerable with our struggles opens the doors for others to share their journeys and normalizes mental health challenges and the idea that healing and coping is possible. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit inspiredcourage.substack.com

This month's episode we connect with Nicole's childhood friend, Kyle. Throughout this episode, Kyle courageously walks us through his journey as a trans man and becoming his truest self. He also gives us insights on trans awareness and opening our arms and hearts to accepting people for who they are. Grab a box of tissues and keep an open heart. Happy Pride month, folks! #translivesmatter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit inspiredcourage.substack.com

In this episode, Marko and Nicole chat with Emily Ritcher of the Fit Foodie Finds trio. Throughout this time together, they talk about Emily's recent healthy pregnancy and her experience with loss before this rainbow. They dive through the grief jungle and what it means to have both/and experiences. We are happy to announce Emily and her husband have recently welcomed healthy baby, Bode, into the world. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit inspiredcourage.substack.com

In this episode, Marko and Nicole welcome Dieu Do to the Inspired Courage podcast. Dieu shares her experience as a civically involved individual and her work as a racial and social justice activist in the wake of George Floyd's murder. She walks us through her journey and gives us an informed view of "doing the work" in shaping the  world to be a place where there is justice for all. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit inspiredcourage.substack.com