Protecting Courage Podcast

13/06/2021

Annette Whittenberger is an Army Veteran, a mental health advocate, speaker, writer, podcaster, author, and Life Experience Coach. She and Justine talk candidly about the strength and courage it takes to tell your story. This is the second episode in our "Post-Traumatic Growth" series. https://loom.ly/Rg-q2gI

30/05/2021

Justine Evirs has a riveting conversation with Jordan Reeves, founder of VideoOut, a nonprofit to educate and equip the world to better relate to and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Justine and Jordan share their similar journeys of accepting their true identities after years of struggling with who they are, their coming out stories, and how VideoOut got its start. This is the first episode of our "Post-Traumatic Growth" series.

16/05/2021

In episode 3 of our "Shattering Stigmas" series, Hannah Olson shares her journey to starting Chronically Capable, a company aiming to eliminate the gap of unemployment in chronically ill and disabled persons.

04/05/2021

Our host Justine Evirs is moderating an event hosted by Minority Veterans of America tonight! Event info is in the description below. Feel free to share and show support!

TONIGHT, MAY 4, 2021 AT 7 PM EST!
Join MVA for a conversation with minority veteran leaders discussing your next mission in the nonprofit sector!
Register --> https://bit.ly/2PMOxrw

Many veterans leave the military and look to find their next mission or purpose through continuing to serve. For this reason, the nonprofit sector holds a lot of value and promise for minority veterans. The nonprofit industry can be difficult to break into and can present its own unique challenges for minority veterans. Join Minority Vets as we host a virtual panel, "Your Next Mission in the Nonprofit Sector".

Panelists include:
-Jeremy Butler, CEO, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (www.iava.org)
-Stephanie Gattas, CEO and Founder, The Pink Berets (www.thepinkberets.org/)
-BriGette McCoy, CEO, Women Veterans Social Justice Network (www.wvsjnetwork.org)
-Moderated by Justine Evirs, Founder and Host, Protecting Courage Podcast (protectingcouragepodcast.transistor.fm)

The conversation will include:
-Discussion of how folks found their way into their role(s) in the nonprofit sector
-Discussion of challenges and systemic barriers minority veterans face in transitioning to the nonprofit sector and how they overcame them
-Sharing of resources and insights into staying true to your values and goals while working in the nonprofit sector

This panel is part of a series of discussions hosted by Project Thrive, the Minority Vets economic empowerment program working to advance the career and economic interests of the minority veteran community.

04/05/2021

That's what we do here. We talk about it.

24/03/2021

The second episode of our "Shattering Stigmas" series features author and coach Rebecca Weller, Sexy Sobriety. In this episode, Justine Evirs and Rebecca chat like old friends about their mutual experiences with becoming sober, dealing with addiction, and their journeys as authors. Check out this special conversation at the link in the first comment.

23/03/2021

External perceptions do not matter. If your decisions feel courageous, then they are. Don’t let anyone tell you that what feels courageous to you, is not valid.

I am in a season of my life where making the decision to get out of bed and go for a walk each morning is courageous to me. Other times in my life managing a global organization with a distributed team of 20+ people was courageous to me.

What is the courageous decision you are making today?

Tune into the Protecting Courage Podcast and here more about courageous decisions today.

16/03/2021

Justine and Marla Bautista get super real in this POWERFUL episode about homelessness, abuse, and overcoming a traumatic past to make a difference in your community. Marla shares her incredible story of resiliency and a strong desire to pour back into the community in the first episode of our "Shattering Stigmas" series.

08/03/2021

We started off the year with a dope-ass series featuring three incredible human beings. If you haven't already, check out episodes 21-24, B.K.A. our "Overcome and Create" series. Our sincere thanks again to TJ Typinski, Nate Rivera, and Brittney Chantele for sharing your courage with our listeners.

28/02/2021

In the final episode of our "Overcome and Create" series, Justine interviews musical artist and activist, Brittney Chantele. Take a listen as they discuss activism through artistry. https://loom.ly/Rqq45LI

22/02/2021

Justine and Life Coach Nate Rivera talk about how to navigate constant change, dealing with change through the pandemic, and how creativity is more than meets the eye. This episode is the third in our "Overcome and Create" series. https://loom.ly/-6yblSU

15/02/2021

Did you catch the TWO new episodes for Season 2? Drop us a comment and let us know what you think! (Link in first comment)

14/02/2021

WELCOME TO SEASON 2! We are kicking off our second season of the Protecting Courage Podcast with TWO NEW EPISODES featuring Army Veteran, Father, Leader, and Life Coach, TJ Typinski. Check out both episodes at the link in the first comment.

02/02/2021

NEW EPISODE! - Ep 20: The Season Finale. Justine discusses the journey of the Protecting Courage Podcast, the impact on her life and the lives of those around her, and the direction of the podcast in the future. https://loom.ly/Ve4RreY

30/01/2021

Episode Flashback #18 "Soul Conversations" with Sarah Hassel - "As I build my business and my entrepreneur dreams, to be able to see what you have been building as well. And as you have shared your healing journey, it has given me so much courage to be able to start speaking up and sharing my own." https://loom.ly/363OoXc

28/01/2021

Episode Flashback #17 - "Face Everything And Rise" with Lisa McCardle.

"I like to call myself a little bit of a sacred rebel."

Listen. https://loom.ly/6Vtdcio

27/01/2021

Episode Flashback #16 - The Gratitude Episode. Justine and Jessica share their gratitude for this podcast and how it has impacted their lives. Link in first comment.

26/01/2021

Episode Flashback #15 - "Celebrating 9 Years of Sobriety" with E'Beth Goad.

"It's a journey and I appreciate you giving people a voice to be courageous and to come forward and talk about these tough topics. I'm grateful for this opportunity. Like you said, I think that it's difficult for people to understand that somebody like you or me who seemingly have it together, have the other side."

Listen to this incredible episode HERE: https://loom.ly/0qE7Buw

23/01/2021

Episode Flashback #14 - "Showing Up Differently for Yourself" with Nicole Smith.

"Excited to be here because that's, my story is it's finally at a place where it's come full circle and I'm fully in the state of healing."

Listen HERE. https://loom.ly/ViR4hds

22/01/2021

Episode Flashback #13 - "Raw Emotions Post Election" with Justine Evirs.

"I will continue to hold space for courageous conversations on this podcast." Listen to this powerful bonus episode here. https://loom.ly/8vsZSfA

21/01/2021

Episode Flashback #12 - "Intentional Awareness" with Maralis Self

"And then I just came to that awakening, that "eyes looking back at myself in the mirror" moment, when I said no, you have to own who you are. You basically preach. You are on the platform of authenticity, girl. You better rise up and be there to do the work. And just say who you are and the people who it resonates with."

You can listen to this episode here: https://loom.ly/oC2pXbo

20/01/2021

Episode Flashback #11 - The Holistic Approach to Healing with Krystal Ross

"I would ask you what your intention was, because I feel that it's all about intention and the energy behind the action. If it's physical fitness, is the intention to feel healthy and vibrant in your body, or does it is the intention to meet a certain standard or to show the world how fit you are? I think it's really important to get clear on "what is my intention here?"

Listen to the episode here: https://loom.ly/onEIFEI

16/01/2021

Episode Flashback #10 - Dangerously Debt Free BONUS EPISODE with Jessica Gisele

"You still make the decision to do it. So something that really goes hand in hand with this podcast and my life's work was this line you wrote, I decided to defy that idea and do my own thing on my own terms."

Listen Here: https://loom.ly/xhoQDvc

15/01/2021

Episode Flashback #9 - "Something From Nothing RECAP" with Justine and Jessica

"I think you and I are stepping into these elevated versions of ourselves. And this podcast is helping us because we're having these conversations were experiencing these people's incredible lives. Yeah, it's really dope to think about all this coming from one conversation, however many months ago."

You can listen at the link below. https://loom.ly/1sQ-ppg

14/01/2021

Episode Flashback #8 - "Cut from the Same Cloth" with Dr. Robb Kelly

"I remember sobbing really hard. I never stopped. My belly was achy when I was crying. I was sobbing and the rain was dripped down my hand and was bent over on the kneeling position. I remember looking up to the sky and, uh, I said, if there's a God up that. I can't do this on my own anymore."

You can listen to this episode at the link below. https://loom.ly/72IKuMg

12/01/2021

Episode Flashback #7- “ ” with Kyle McCollough.

“I can see both perspectives. I can see everything. Not just racially, just in general. I can see both perspectives on either side of whatever the conversation or topic.”

You can listen to the episode at the link below. https://loom.ly/MrEkZoE

11/01/2021

Episode Flashback #6 - "The Picture of Courage" with Vanessa Hicks

"And even on the most beautiful days where life was good and I'm in Hawaii and the sun is shining, I would sit in that parking lot, not wanting to go. And I would go anyways because it was necessary. That will always be the most courageous thing to do."

You can listen to the episode at the link below.

https://loom.ly/jSV39g4

08/01/2021

Episode Flashback #5 - "Sense of Belonging" with Joshua Evirs

"Find other ways to contribute in whatever way that may be. And I can promise you that if you do, I will not criticize you for whatever path you choose to take in order. And to do that because we are stronger together."

You can listen to the episode at the link below. Drop a comment and let us know what you think!

https://protectingcouragepodcast.transistor.fm/5

06/01/2021

Episode Flashback #3 - "Black Lives DO Matter" with E'Beth Goad

"I know that, you know, in the past, I always, when people would say 'Black Lives Matter', I said, well, I think all lives matter. And I think that all lives matter, but I didn't understand the significance of Black Lives Matter. And so that for me was eye-opening I didn't realize how wrong and how insensitive that could be."

You can listen to the episode at the link below. Drop a comment and let us know what you think!

https://protectingcouragepodcast.transistor.fm/3

05/01/2021

Episode Flashback #2 - "Breaking White Solidarity" with Joshua Evirs

"...people who look like me can put themselves and themselves in my shoes and see some of the things that I've experienced. And then imagine what those situations would have been like if I wasn't a white man in America."

You can listen to the episode at the link below. Drop a comment and let us know what you think!

https://protectingcouragepodcast.transistor.fm/2

04/01/2021

Episode Flashback #1 - Reluctant Activism with Jessica Gisele

"People love quoting Martin Luther King. That was one man. People love quoting Malcom X, that was one man. You know, that's all it takes. That's why I keep bringing it back to [the fact that] I can be tired and still do this work."

You can check out the episode at the link below. Drop a comment and let us know what you think!

https://protectingcouragepodcast.transistor.fm/1

04/01/2021

6 months. 13 Guests. 19 Episodes. Those are our numbers for this podcast in 2020. What an awesome experience it's been. We're so ready to level up the podcast in so many ways in 2021.

Thank you to every listener and guest who has supported us through this incredible journey. As we prepare for our next season, we're sharing our previous episodes every weekday in January in our Episode Flashbacks series. We want to commemorate where we started, celebrate where we are, and anticipate where we're going. The first episode will be shared at 6pm EST tonight.

We couldn't do any of this without you. Thank you for being part of the Protecting Courage family. 💛

02/01/2021

Happy New Year! As we say goodbye to 2020, take a listen to Justine Evirs sharing a few details about where we've been, where we are, and where we're headed as a podcast. You can listen to this short recording at the link in the first comment.

15/12/2020

Wishing HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the beloved host of our podcast, Justine Evirs!!! Happy Birthday, Justine! ❤🎉❤🎉

13/12/2020

I really shouldn't be surprised anymore that there are terms to describe specific feelings and experiences related to our mental health.

Weigh in - Do you struggle with Mental Resistance?

It starts like this: you feel stuck + want to change a behavior or create a new habit.

Typically, this is done when we are in feelings of shame. Shame can be a messenger that our patterns are causing us suffering.

And sometimes shame creates a space where we make big promises or commitments. I had a client who would have issues with binge drinking. The next morning she’d promise she’s “go to the gym, meditate, begin eating only home cooked meals, + she’d spend more time connecting to nature.” During emotional rock bottoms, we so desperately want to feel desperately we make big claims for ourselves.

This is when mental resistance is strongest. When we try to create too many new habits at once the mind + body start screaming “no.” Even with smaller habits like beginning journaling can create a ton of thoughts of procrastination + discomfort within the body.

Understanding mental resistance allows us to expect it. See it as a coping mechanism to keep us safe, then make SMALL choices to get past the mind every day.

Mental resistance is unavoidable. Our response to it allows our healing

12/12/2020

New Episode!

Justine Evirs talked with Sarah Hassel, a Content Strategist for online businesses, as well as a mom and military spouse, about her traumatic past. Sarah shares the power of Soul Conversations. You have to listen to see what she means! Check out the episode at the link in the first comment.

06/12/2020

It makes perfect sense.

Behaviors always make sense when you understand at one time kept you safe or allowed you to feel loved

04/12/2020

New Episode!

Justine Evirs interviews Inner Wisdom Awakening with Lisa McCardle, a lifetime entrepreneur, a transformational life coach, life mentor, and soul guide. She shares her powerful story of personal growth and transformation. She shares her ability to Face Everything And Rise in her own life, and coaches others to do the same. This episode is part of our amazing "Recovery and Healing" series. You can listen at the link in the first comment.

01/12/2020

This is too real.

Man This Is A Word. 💚

27/11/2020

**NEW EPISODE**

In Episode 16, Justine Evirs and J. Gisele each share their gratitude and how the podcast has impacted their lives. This episode is a bonus addition to the "Recovery and Healing" series. You can listen at the link in the first comment.