Courage Hackers Podcast
104 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsFind the audacity to dream big and the courage to pursue it! Courage Hackers seeks to help you become more confident, overcome overthinking and find the courage to take action towards your goals. Get bite-sized audio masterclasses in personal growth, self-compassionate productivity, self leadership with actionable inspiration delivered in a radically transparent, tough-love style.
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Quit or Keep Going: They're Both Hard // Motivational Minute
April 21, 2022 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.16 MBThis is the hardest journey you have been on. Long hours. Lots of tears. Tons of anxiety. Loneliness. Disappointment. Heartbreak. All the things. So why not just quit? Why not just give up and turn around now? I mean, if it was meant for you, it wouldn't be this hard right? If you were on the right path, you wouldn't be this stressed, right? In this motivational minute, I want to offer you a bit of a reminder that whether you quit or give up now, they're both hard. You will have to face diff...
Embracing Stress as a Strong Black Woman (pt 1)
April 14, 2022 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.9 MBI really struggle with saying that I'm stressed. I'm learned to embraced my anxiety, so I can use anxious. I'm welcoming overwhelm - so there's some level of comfort there. But stressed isn't one that I embrace easily. I came to realize that it was because acknowledging 'stressed' as an emotion felt powerless. It felt like I was submitting or acknowledging that I couldn't navigate out of my situation. And I am not nor do I accept the feeling of powerlessness. I'm an incredibly strong and tou...
Am I having a mid-life crisis?
April 06, 2022 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.51 MBI signed up for a Spartan race. I don't know why. But apart of it is also just realizing that I am soon to be considered a mid-lifer. Or at least I think I am. But in realizing that my life has officially hit the mid-way point for the average life cycle, I signed up for it. And also because I'm over talking about my dreams. This is just a quick re-introduction back to the podcast. It's baaaack. Find me on Instagram @neshavfrazier Support the show
{Best of} What Will It Take for You To Not Quit
April 05, 2022 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.14 MBIt took my some time to become as master at manifesting. After years of studying it, I learned the there are two keys: 1) Manifesting or creating what you want in life requires you to KNOW what you want from your life. 2) Sometimes, we can go through seasons or storms that challenge us to believe that we need to get smaller or reduce our expectations for what we want. Because we assign a timeline to receive it and begin to doubt it because it didn't arrive. But the power is to increase ou...
{Best of} My Personal Declaration of Independence
April 04, 2022 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.51 MBIt took my some time to become as master at manifesting. After years of studying it, I learned the there are two keys: 1) Manifesting or creating what you want in life requires you to KNOW what you want from your life. 2) Sometimes, we can go through seasons or storms that challenge us to believe that we need to get smaller or reduce our expectations for what we want. Because we assign a timeline to receive it and begin to doubt it because it didn't arrive. But the power is to increase ou...
{Best of} Normalizing Mediocrity
April 01, 2022 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.54 MBIt took my some time to become as master at manifesting. After years of studying it, I learned the there are two keys: 1) Manifesting or creating what you want in life requires you to KNOW what you want from your life. 2) Sometimes, we can go through seasons or storms that challenge us to believe that we need to get smaller or reduce our expectations for what we want. Because we assign a timeline to receive it and begin to doubt it because it didn't arrive. But the power is to increase ou...
{Best of} Who You Are at War With
March 31, 2022 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.76 MBIt took my some time to become as master at manifesting. After years of studying it, I learned the there are two keys: 1) Manifesting or creating what you want in life requires you to KNOW what you want from your life. 2) Sometimes, we can go through seasons or storms that challenge us to believe that we need to get smaller or reduce our expectations for what we want. Because we assign a timeline to receive it and begin to doubt it because it didn't arrive. But the power is to increase ou...
{Best of} Building a Money Mindset Pt 1 #BeLikeJimmy
March 30, 2022 04:00 - 10 minutes - 6.92 MBIt took my some time to become as master at manifesting. After years of studying it, I learned the there are two keys: 1) Manifesting or creating what you want in life requires you to KNOW what you want from your life. 2) Sometimes, we can go through seasons or storms that challenge us to believe that we need to get smaller or reduce our expectations for what we want. Because we assign a timeline to receive it and begin to doubt it because it didn't arrive. But the power is to increase ou...
Relaunching My Podcast & A Free Masterclass for Becoming Her, finally
March 29, 2022 16:00 - 4 minutes - 3.22 MBIt took my some time to become as master at manifesting. After years of studying it, I learned the there are two keys: 1) Manifesting or creating what you want in life requires you to KNOW what you want from your life. 2) Sometimes, we can go through seasons or storms that challenge us to believe that we need to get smaller or reduce our expectations for what we want. Because we assign a timeline to receive it and begin to doubt it because it didn't arrive. But the power is to increase ...
Will Smith's Best Shape of My Life // My Thoughts & Reaction
November 19, 2021 16:00 - 14 minutes - 9.94 MBHave you been watching Will Smith's Best Shape of My Life? If not, this will be a bit of a spoiler because this episode is sharing my reaction to it. If you love him then you already know how amazing it is. One of my favorite inspirational videos to watch on YouTube is called Will's Wisdom. I've been quoting it for a decade. Despite knowing what I already knew about Will Smith's mindset, I was surprised at how much I have in common with him. Rather, how much he has in common with me. Obvious...
Your Mindset is Your Greatest Tool // My Major Life Update // I Quit My Job // Great Resignation
November 09, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBHave you ever found yourself meeting someone who has achieved the success or income that you desire and yet you know good and well that he/she isn't smarter or more skilled than you. But despite all that you being to the table, you have yet to achieve similar results in your life? It has nothing to do with what you've done thus far. It has everything to do with what you believe is possible for your future. You see, the greatest tool in your toolkit isn't your degree. It's not your experi...
My go-to mantra for getting building success
September 17, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.54 MB{Motivational & Inspirational} Don't forget to subscribe/follow the show/// Building self discipline, learning to commit to yourself or staying on track with your goals requires a mental toughness transformation that's similar to physical fitness. You don't just go from zero to 26 miles overnight. You also don't assume that you can run that long, without preparation, and succeed (for the average person). It's a process. It's a journey. One that requires you to push through exhaustion and ove...
My biggest financial flex this year | Building a money mindset
September 07, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBListen to this if you are ready to be real with yourself about your sh*tty money mindset. /// Don't forget to subscribe to the show or find me on YouTube, Linkedin or IG: @neshavFrazier /// Money was a topic I was ashamed to talk about when I was getting prepared to get married years ago. I didn't have a lot to bring to the financial or credit table. I remember when we went through the process of building and buying our first house together, we had to leave me off the loan because I would ha...
You don't have to be falling apart to make a change in your life
August 16, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.52 MBDon't forget to subscribe to the show! /// I was recently inspired by Gabrielle Union's haircut post where she talked about normalizing change that doesn't have to be the result of pain or negativity. I know many women who cut their hair off after a break up. Or go through a massive glow up. Nothing wrong with it. But you don't need trauma or pain as an excuse to change your life. I feel like it's much more difficult to find the motivation or consistency to see the change through when you ar...
Being grateful for things NOT working out as planned | Finding out about baby #4
August 09, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBDon't forget to rate & review the show /// This episode invites you to the emotional roller coaster I experienced at the beginning of the year. While it starts with finding out about baby number 4, it ends with the realization that God was sending me a hard stop. My return to work with my my 2020 was remote for 2 months. It allowed me to separate my work from my toxic work culture. That's pretty dangerous because it also gave me a renewed energy that things could/would improve. I got my hope...
I'm Back! Quick Updates & Why I Move in Silence
July 26, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes - 8.29 MBDon't forget to rate & review the show! It has been a while and podcasting feels foreign right now. I feel like I have to find my flow again (argh!). I owe you an update - did you see my first announcement? I'm pregnant with baby #4! Today's episode briefly touches on finding out that we are expecting our SECOND pandemic baby. But moreso, it touches on the fact that I tend to step away when I am making big pivots in my life. We have a few updates regarding pivots that I will share over the n...
You never needed permission to be
February 18, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.49 MBA seat at the table. What exactly does it mean to aspire to a seat at the table. Have you ever asked yourself that? What exactly does that goal mean to or for you? For some of us, aspiring to a seat at the table is another form of permission for us to be ourselves and live within our truth. We create this goal and await for validation. We secretly look at others blazing a trail down the path of our goals because we lack the courage to lean into our potential if proof of success doesn't exis...
Three things you can do to survive a rough patch in your relationship
January 27, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBI've been with my husband for 14 years and married for almost eight. I thought being a mom would be the hardest thing I've done. It 's not always a walk in the park. But marriage is by far the hardest thing I've ever done. It's not hard because of the reasons that may immediately come to mind. It's hard because I have ZERO control over my husband as I do my children. I can't bark out a command or order and just expect him to submit like a child. It's also harder because the complacency withi...
God wants you to prosper | Motivation to keep going
January 12, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.27 MBBeloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. - 3 John 1:2 Have you already given up on your new year's resolutions? Have you already started to lose motivation? What do you do to remind yourself that you can't quit? How do you remind yourself to keep going, even when you no longer believe that your goals are for you? Today's episode speaks to God's promise of prosperity over your life. It's a bit of a motivation to remind you that your goal...
Three ways to embrace your mistakes as lessons | Learn from your mistakes
December 08, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB{Don't forget to follow, subscribe and leave a review} Today's episode we talk about me finally going live on IG (click to watch the IGTV version of this episode) Something that I was terrified to do for whatever reason. It's a funny thing, being afraid of things that will progress your goals because you're afraid of judgement, afraid of making a mistake or just plain afraid of being uncomfortable on social media. If you're a fan of this podcast, then you know that I am actively working at...
Change is inevitable & vital to your success | Motivational Minute
November 11, 2020 01:00 - 11 minutes - 7.93 MBThere's a lot going on right now that may have made you believe that change was too much or too scary to do. The presidential election, the pandemic and so much more. The current state of your life may be overwhelming. It may make you believe that you now have the confirmation you needed to stand still and just accept the way things are. That's nonsense. Change is not only inevitable but it is vital to your growth. You are not the greatest that you will ever be. You physical body continuou...
Life update | Returning to work | Paying off over $30K in debt
October 27, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 8.93 MBI had to take a step back from my podcast for a few reasons. The main one being that I had a lot on my plate and I recognized that I could do it all, but I knew that I shouldn't. I returned to work from my maternity leave and I can't say that I was thrilled about being in the office again. It was really hard for me to navigate through the some things that I knew weren't conducive to my success. But I'm not at a place where my job is optional yet so I had to figure out the best way to protect...
There is nothing wrong with you & you are not alone | Motivational Minute
October 14, 2020 01:00 - 8 minutes - 5.59 MBSo it's been a hot minute since I've done a motivational minute. This particular message came to me through a meditation. Someone is listening to this show and you feel physically sick, overwhelmed and like a failure. Your mind, body and soul are screaming at you for permission to roam freely. Instead of listening, you are trying to force yourself to believe that there's something wrong with you for wanting more /// Allow me to be the first to tell you: you are not alone and there is nothing...
What to do when you don't know what to do
October 06, 2020 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.66 MBRaised your hand if you've ever had a goal or idea that was perfect up until the point in which you didn't know what to do next. So you stopped. You stopped before you could get your beautiful idea off the ground because the unknown scared the crap outta you. Today's episode offers a quick, high-level strategy to add to your toolkit to help you get through this period of goal planning.1. Lean into your strengths. 2. Supplement your weakness 3. Biweekly check-in for your efforts. /// Don't fo...
I've changed my mind about my podcast...
September 29, 2020 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.52 MBMany of us know that we need to make a difficult decision that would require us to change the agreement we've made with someone. I imagine there are some of you struggling with it now. I've had a few of those struggles myself. A few of them I will be sharing on today's episode. My business, this podcast, posting content on social media. I've changed my mind about it all. Here's the thing: I didn't seek anyone's permission to do it. I just did it. You don't either. It's okay to be apprehensiv...
Make room for your miracles
September 22, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.07 MBI'm back, brave ones. I've missed you. I owe you an update, but not today. Today I want to share a message with anyone who is struggling to sacrifice their discomfort so that they can manifest their purposes. It's just like giving birth to a beautiful child. There is no way to do so without going through the discomfort of a pregnancy. You temporarily and readily sacrifice your body knowing that there is something magical at the end of the journey. Giving birth to your dream is no different. ...
Purge your excuses | Motivational Minute
September 02, 2020 11:00 - 8 minutes - 5.63 MBIt's my 50th episode!!! /// 2020 gave us the perfect vision we were all looking for. And that vision was that life is too short to keep putting off your purpose. Your gifts have the ability to change the world. I've been thinking a lot of Kobe Bryant and Chadwick Boseman and their impact. They've touched hundreds of millions. That was their purpose. Maybe your purpose is to impact your local community or to change the life of a loved one. That's why you need to rid yourself of your excuses a...
What motivates you: the carrot or the stick?
August 31, 2020 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.03 MBMotivation is one of those things that people wait on before they are willing to change their lives. Today's episode is to help you to figure out what respond to: the carrot (positive incentives) or the stick (negative consequences). Find out what it takes to get you to move forward with your goals and create an execution plan that reinforces that. /// Listen to the previous episode: The War Within Yourself here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/744113/5156872 /// Don't forget ot find me on IG or ...
The War with Yourself | Motivational Minute
August 26, 2020 11:00 - 5 minutes - 3.76 MBToday's motivational and inspiration podcast episode is another wake up call. If you're new to the show, I post bite-sized motivational minutes on Wednesdays and actionable inspiration or informative content on Mondays. ///Have you ever quit your job, changed your relationship or took on a new diet thinking it would change your life only to realize that you're back to feeling defeated, uninspired or lacking passion? You were able to identify what or who you were battling and able to defeat i...
Four reasons to not quit your day job
August 24, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 7.95 MBI want you to live your dream life. I want you to thrive and win. I want you to achieve your big goals. But I also don't want you to quit your day job until you've leveraged all that you can from it. That means four things: getting paid training, optimizing the financial investment, replicating the success systems and thinking like the CEO of your life. This episode discusses this idea further because I know you're struggling with a job that you may hate. I know that you're ready to radicall...
Find the courage to say no more | Motivational Minute
August 19, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.45 MBToday's episode is an honest look into a current crossroads that I am experiencing and decided to share with you. As you already know, I had a baby at the start of quarantine. Here's the honest truth: I emerged from my postpartum quarantine a different person than who went in. I have spent the last four months protecting my peace in as many ways as possible. I have found the courage to create boundaries with things, people and experiences in my life. Today's episode discusses what that means...
Three ways to know it's time to change your social circles & uplevel your network
August 17, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.12 MBHaving big goals and visions for your life will require your support to look different than it's looked up to this point. You can very well achieve it on your own, without a change in support. It will take longer but you can do it. But why put the pressure of that level of support on friends and family who don't understand your goal? Today's episode walks you through three things to consider up leveling your social circle and increase your likelihood for success. /// I mentioned that I am co...
Settling versus Seeking Perfection | Motivational Minute
August 12, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.09 MBMy intention is to normalize high-courage, imperfect action. I've been getting feedback that some people think if you're not settling for good enough than you are chasing perfection. Absolutely not. I believe there is a whole lot of grey area between the two. I also believe not everyone is meant to have lofty goals. It's important to recognize this if /// Follow me on IG @neshavfrazier /// Get your {FREE} Success Mindset Course here: https://neshavfrazier.kartra.com/page/Success Support the ...
Super Easy Morning Routine for Beginners
August 10, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.08 MBYou decide how your year will end when you decide how your day will start. By this time you know how valuable morning routines are.This episode walks you through my absolutely free, easy to follow guide for your morning routine if you're a beginner. Healthy habits will help to set yourself up for success. Get your FREE Morning Routine here: https://neshavfrazier.ck.page/60e1300c22 /// Book a FREE Breakthrough Session with me today: https://calendly.com/neshavfrazier/breakthroughsession ///...
Change the channel, not the message
August 05, 2020 07:00 - 8 minutes - 5.75 MBSo many of us think that failing at something is a sign that we weren't supposed to do the thing we know we were called for. We quit before we have our breakthrough because we didn't think we were ready or good enough. That's not the case. This motivational minute is a reminder to you to change the channel, not the message when things go south. I would rather you hop into my DMs and have a quick chat with me before you give up (IG @neshavfrazier) I know you're doubting yourself. And then you...
How to become mentally stronger
August 03, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.89 MBMy superpower is being resilient. Here's the definition of it: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions."babies are generally far more resilient than new parents realize" of a substance or object) able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed. When you have big goals in life, you have to recognize that they won't happen easily. If you're not up for the struggle, you will quit. Learning to embrace the suck and become mentally str...
Listen to this if you're not ready to change your life | Motivational
July 29, 2020 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.52 MBI'm launching a coaching business, growing my influence through podcasting and writing while working full-time as an HR Manager and married mom of three kids under 6. I get asked often why I choose to put myself under this pressure when life seems to be good enough for me today. Today's episode will answer that question. I was recently reminded of my mortality and that I am not promised any more time than what I already at this very moment. A chance encounter with an old friend from the mili...
How I'm manifesting my wins | Behind the scenes of launching a coaching business
July 27, 2020 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.74 MBGiving you a chance to get some behind the scenes of launching a business. This episode shares three affirmations that I received from the Universe to let me know that I am in the right place. You'll enjoy this episode even if you are not trying to launch a business. I've shared with you that when I decided to stop settling for a good enough life and start my personal success journey, my ENTIRE life shifted. My career, my income, my marriage, my fitness. I'm creating my dream life. My busine...
What will it take for you to not quit? | Motivational Minute
July 22, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.13 MBHow many times have you created a plan to reach your goal only to scrap it because you didn't think you were ready? How many times did you make a resolution for that year to be your year only to give up two months in because you lacked motivation? How many times did you say you were ready to change your life and started but stopped the second the journey because scary or too hard? Today's motivational minute is a challenge for you. I want you to think about what will it take for you to not q...
Relationships & personal success
July 20, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 7.71 MBIt's my 7th wedding anniversary! I am not in the marital advice business and won't be sharing keys to success. Success has to be determined by you & your partner. I will remind you that you have to be intentional within your marriage even when it doesn't matter. This episode shares how my 14-year relationship is one of the proudest moments in my personal growth and personal success journey. I find so many women lose sight of themselves when they become moms or wives. We so easily sacrifice o...
When you don't expect much, you don't get much
July 15, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.8 MBToday's I'm sharing how I went from $10/hr to tripling my salary back in 2012. I'm sharing with the hopes that you gain insight into what it will take to change your circumstances. When you put yourself in a situation where you're embarrassed or ashamed of the income you're earning in your career, you need to consider the boundaries and standards you've become flexible with. This story taught me that when you don't expect much, you don't get much. If you're a working professional and you're ...
How to keep coming up with ideas for content
July 13, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.53 MBContent creation is a form of inbound marketing. It's a free and useful information for your audience. If done correctly, creating content will produce genuine leads and prospects for you. If you are just getting started with building your personal brand or business, I am offering a few ideas to help you find content ideas for building your brand awareness. At the end, I have a gem for you about the key to finding content ideas that really resonated with me and allowed me to find fresh, cont...
Building a money mindset
July 08, 2020 15:00 - 10 minutes - 6.92 MBMoney mindset is something you should strive to have a positive relationship with. Maybe your desire isn't to become debt free and join the Dave Ramsey band wagon, maybe it's just to improve the way money flows to you and increase your earning potential. Growing up with a money mindset that something money wasn't something we had enough of or good things happened for good people and knowing those good people typically didn't have money set a tone for my money mindset. So this episode, I am s...
Why faking it until you make doesn't work
July 06, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.07 MBWhat makes successful people different from others? Why are some people able to overcome the unknown and take action? Today's episode discuss why fake it 'til you make it never worked for me and why it won't work for you, fear and a simple exercise to overcome your hurdles. I'm also excited to invite you to my (beta) VIP program that I will officially be launching in August. It's a VIP; 1:1 intensive to work with you through your mindset, goal planning and healthy habit building. /// You kno...
Free yourself from the things that no longer serve you
July 01, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.5 MBThere's so much energy in the world right now. Don't let it distract you from the work you need to do to free yourself from the things that no longer serve you. Allow yourself to rise to your potential and release them. Life isn't just happening to you. You have the power to cocreate it with the Universe. Today, I'm declaring my personal independence. I'M sharing a few things I am actively releasing in my life as well as my personal affirmations and declarations I write in my Start Today jou...
The power of insecurity
June 29, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.83 MBNegative thoughts are powerful. Fear is powerful. Insecurity is powerful. I'd like to think they kill more dreams than anything else. No one is immune to it. Today's episode I'm sharing my greatest insecurity and how it led to my greatest regret in life. Dr. Wayne Dyer said "change your thoughts to change your life". This episode offers a lesson in the polarizing power of negative and positive thoughts about yourself. Find me on IG @neshavfrazier or visit neshavfrazier.com
My biggest insecurity & the power it had over me
June 29, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.83 MBNegative thoughts are powerful. Fear is powerful. Insecurity is powerful. I'd like to think they kill more dreams than anything else. No one is immune to it. Today's episode I'm sharing my greatest insecurity and how it led to my greatest regret in life. Dr. Wayne Dyer said "change your thoughts to change your life". This episode offers a lesson in the polarizing power of negative and positive thoughts about yourself. Find me on IG @neshavfrazier or visit neshavfrazier.com Join Courage Hacke...
The power of insecurity | How my greatest insecurity made me abandon my talent
June 29, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.83 MBNegative thoughts are powerful. Fear is powerful. Insecurity is powerful. I'd like to think they kill more dreams than anything else. No one is immune to it. Today's episode I'm sharing my greatest insecurity and how it led to my greatest regret in life. Dr. Wayne Dyer said "change your thoughts to change your life". This episode offers a lesson in the polarizing power of negative and positive thoughts about yourself. Find me on IG
You don't have to justify your joy
June 26, 2020 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.93 MBIf you're looking for permission to be happy when the world is falling apart around you, here it is. This motivational episode is remind you that you don't need to explain why your choice to find more joy or happiness in your life. But you do need to find a way to protect it. Follow or subscribe to the show. Find me on IG @neshavfrazier or on my site at neshavfrazier.com and let's schedule a strategy call to get your closer to your dream life.
My TOP SECRET, 3-step method to stop overthinking | How to find clarity
June 25, 2020 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.73 MBDid you hear yesterday's episode? To say I was in my head would be an understatement. I was too worked up to focus. So I thought this would be an ideal time for me to share my exact, three-step method to overcome overthinking. I call it my "Major Payne" method. You'll get it when you listen. Practice this method and I assure you, with time you'll begin to find clarity faster. Follow me on IG: @neshavfrazier or visit neshavfrazier.com to chat with me.