Courage is one of the most profound and timeless virtues, a beacon of strength that empowers us to face adversity, challenge norms, and embrace our true selves. But what exactly is courage? Is it the absence of fear, or is it something deeper? Our Experts in this part of the site explore the multifaceted nature of courage, its significance, and how it shapes our lives.
At its core, courage is the ability to confront fear, pain, danger, or uncertainty while remaining steadfast in our principles and actions. It’s not about being fearless but about acting despite fear. With Aging comes Wisdom and experience, but it can also bring about fears and self-doubt. Courage manifests from small, everyday acts to monumental feats that change the course of history. Whether it’s speaking out against injustice or overcoming personal fears, courage is a cornerstone of human hope and resilience. Courage is more than a trait; it’s a way of life. It’s the driving force behind Growth, connection, and change. By understanding and embracing courage in its many forms, we empower ourselves to live fuller, richer lives. Whether it’s facing personal fears, standing up for others, or pursuing dreams, courage is a choice we can make every day.
Growing up is hard enough without realizing that some of the people you trust most may not have always told you the truth. At some point in adulthood, many of us come face-to-face with the uncomfortable truth that our parents lied to us. Whether it was about the Tooth Fairy, the reason behind a divo…
Growing up is hard enough without realizing that some of the people you trust most may not have always told you the truth. At some point in adulthood, many of us come face-to-face with the uncomfortab…
Growing up is hard enough without realizing that some of the people you trust most may not have always told you the truth. At some point in adulthood, many of us come face-to-face with the uncomfortable truth that our parents lied to us. Whether it was about the Tooth Fairy, the reason behind a divorce, or something more personal, the realization can sting. It feels like betrayal, confusion, or even like your childhood was built on falsehoods. But before we let that pain grow into resentment, it’s worth exploring a deeper understanding of why parents lie.
The Nature of Childhood Lies
…
Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.
What happens when we women focus on self-definition? Maybe like me you come closer to your wisdom and insight.
The insight—the thing you have actually come to this…
Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.
What happens when we women focus on self-definition? Maybe like m…
Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.
What happens when we women focus on self-definition? Maybe like me you come closer to your wisdom and insight.
The insight—the thing you have actually come to this earth to say—doesn’t look like a loud announcement. It looks like self-definition.
It’s the moment you stop asking for permission to occupy your own life. It’s the wisdom that says: My perspective matters, my creativity is not a luxury, and my voice does not need to be softened to be acce…
TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: DOUG LAWRENCE July 23rd | 7 PM EST Title:The Gift of Mentoring: Healing Through Connection, Grief & Purpose Tagline:No one should have to navigate grief, growth, or life alone. Description: Join Miss Liz as she welcomes internationally recognized mentor, author, spe…
TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: DOUG LAWRENCE July 23rd | 7 PM EST Title:The Gift of Mentoring: Healing Through Connection, Grief & Purpose Tagline:No one should have to navigate grief, growth, or l…
TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: DOUG LAWRENCE July 23rd | 7 PM EST Title:The Gift of Mentoring: Healing Through Connection, Grief & Purpose Tagline:No one should have to navigate grief, growth, or life alone. Description: Join Miss Liz as she welcomes internationally recognized mentor, author, speaker, and thought leader Doug Lawrence for a heartfelt conversation about mentoring, healing, grief, and the extraordinary impact of human connection. With more than three decades of mentoring and leadership experience, Doug has dedicated his life to helping others discover that true transformation …
TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: M.E. (Michele) Torrey July 23rd | 3 PM EST Title:Fox Creek: History, Humanity & the Courage to Remember Tagline:The stories we dare to tell shape the future we choose to build. Description:Join Miss Liz as she welcomes award-winning author, educator, humanitarian, …
TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: M.E. (Michele) Torrey July 23rd | 3 PM EST Title:Fox Creek: History, Humanity & the Courage to Remember Tagline:The stories we dare to tell shape the future we choos…
TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: M.E. (Michele) Torrey July 23rd | 3 PM EST Title:Fox Creek: History, Humanity & the Courage to Remember Tagline:The stories we dare to tell shape the future we choose to build. Description:Join Miss Liz as she welcomes award-winning author, educator, humanitarian, and founder of Orphans Africa, M.E. (Michele) Torrey, for a powerful conversation about history, resilience, compassion, and the responsibility of storytelling. Thirty years in the making, Michele’s critically acclaimed historical novel Fox Creek confronts one of history’s darkest chapters throu…
Scott Doggett spent 30 years in corporate America — first running hotels and resorts in hospitality operations, then leading learning and development teams up to vice president. He was, by every external measure, successful. Titles. Awards. Promotions. The ladder, climbed. Then came the layoff at …
Scott Doggett spent 30 years in corporate America — first running hotels and resorts in hospitality operations, then leading learning and development teams up to vice president. He was, by every ext…
Scott Doggett spent 30 years in corporate America — first running hotels and resorts in hospitality operations, then leading learning and development teams up to vice president. He was, by every external measure, successful. Titles. Awards. Promotions. The ladder, climbed. Then came the layoff at the end of 2023. His first in 30 years. He gave himself the six months of his severance package to figure out what came next. He tried consulting. He taught college classes. He worked with a Native American tribe in Alabama. Nothing sparked. On the exact six-month anniversary of the layoff, he had w…
Send us Fan Mail Most men want to lead their families well, but too many believe they have to feel confident before they can step into that role. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt exposes that lie, unpacks the biblical foundation of authentic leadership, and introduces the 9 Ma…
Send us Fan Mail Most men want to lead their families well, but too many believe they have to feel confident before they can step into that role. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pel…
Send us Fan Mail Most men want to lead their families well, but too many believe they have to feel confident before they can step into that role. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt exposes that lie, unpacks the biblical foundation of authentic leadership, and introduces the 9 Marks of a Restored Man, giving every husband and father a practical roadmap to lead his family with courage, character, and conviction. #truemanpodcast Contact Mike Van Pelt: [email protected] https://www.americanfamilyrenaissance.org/ Order Mik’s New Book, True Man True Ways – A…
Send us Fan Mail Most men want to lead their families well, but too many believe they have to feel confident before they can step into that role. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt exposes that lie, unpacks the biblical foundation of authentic leadership, and introduces the 9 Ma…
Send us Fan Mail Most men want to lead their families well, but too many believe they have to feel confident before they can step into that role. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pel…
Send us Fan Mail Most men want to lead their families well, but too many believe they have to feel confident before they can step into that role. In this episode of the True Man Podcast, Mike Van Pelt exposes that lie, unpacks the biblical foundation of authentic leadership, and introduces the 9 Marks of a Restored Man, giving every husband and father a practical roadmap to lead his family with courage, character, and conviction. #truemanpodcast Contact Mike Van Pelt: [email protected] https://www.americanfamilyrenaissance.org/ Order Mik’s New Book, True Man True Ways – A…
The people around us can either expand our sense of possibility or quietly shrink our world. Have you ever stopped to consider how much the people around you influence the way you age?In this episode I chat with Walt Hampton - attorney, executive coach, author, interfaith minister, lifelong adventu…
The people around us can either expand our sense of possibility or quietly shrink our world. Have you ever stopped to consider how much the people around you influence the way you age?In this episode…
The people around us can either expand our sense of possibility or quietly shrink our world. Have you ever stopped to consider how much the people around you influence the way you age?In this episode I chat with Walt Hampton - attorney, executive coach, author, interfaith minister, lifelong adventurer, and mountaineer - to explore why the company we keep may be one of the biggest factors in how fully we live after 65. While healthy habits and a positive mindset certainly matter, Walt believes our "tribe" can either expand our sense of possibility or quietly shrink our world.Walt shares his re…
The people around us can either expand our sense of possibility or quietly shrink our world. Have you ever stopped to consider how much the people around you influence the way you age?In this episode I chat with Walt Hampton - attorney, executive coach, author, interfaith minister, lifelong adventu…
The people around us can either expand our sense of possibility or quietly shrink our world. Have you ever stopped to consider how much the people around you influence the way you age?In this episode…
The people around us can either expand our sense of possibility or quietly shrink our world. Have you ever stopped to consider how much the people around you influence the way you age?In this episode I chat with Walt Hampton - attorney, executive coach, author, interfaith minister, lifelong adventurer, and mountaineer - to explore why the company we keep may be one of the biggest factors in how fully we live after 65. While healthy habits and a positive mindset certainly matter, Walt believes our "tribe" can either expand our sense of possibility or quietly shrink our world.Walt shares his re…
Ever heard the phrase, “Lead with your legs” and wondered what it actually means? It might sound like something out of a fitness manual or military training, but it’s much more than that. In today’s world, where words often drown out actions, this phrase reminds us that real leadership doesn…
Ever heard the phrase, “Lead with your legs” and wondered what it actually means? It might sound like something out of a fitness manual or military training, but it’s much more than that. In tod…
Ever heard the phrase, “Lead with your legs” and wondered what it actually means? It might sound like something out of a fitness manual or military training, but it’s much more than that. In today’s world, where words often drown out actions, this phrase reminds us that real leadership doesn’t just come from speeches or posts — it comes from movement. It’s about getting out of your chair, hitting the ground, and quite literally stepping into the world to make change happen.
We live in a time where societal challenges are everywhere — from climate change to inequality to ment…
Nicole H.
July 24, 2026
Diane Wyzga 
Elizabeth Jean Olivia Gagnon 
Lori Saitz 
Mike Van Pelt 
Ande Lyons 
Olivia L.