Courageously Unconventional
The Courageously Unconventional podcast is an exploration on how to create the courage to live a life that's true to you, rather than what others expect of you.
In each episode, your host Lynn Grogan will help you tap into your own wisdom, creativity, and resourcefulness, so you can live your own courageous and unconventional life.
Visit lynngrogan.com to learn more.
Episodes
27 episodes
The Death Wobble or Staying Grounded in Uncertain Times
On today's episode I talk about those moments in life when everything feels shaky and uncertain—like you’re just holding on, waiting for the dust to settle. We’ve all been there. Maybe you’re in it right now, stuck in that strange space where t...
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Episode 27
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11:26
The Power of Pausing: Dr. Mia Woodward's Sabbatical Insights
This week on the Courageously Unconventional podcast, I’m excited to introduce my coaching client, Dr. Mia Woodward.Mia Woodward M.D. MSc is a tenured clinician-scientist and certified life coach, a graduate of Yale College and ...
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Episode 26
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46:37
If You're in a Funk, This Can Help
For today's podcast, I want to share something I wrote a few years ago. It’s a bit different from my usual episodes, but it feels fitting right now.As the seasons shift from fall to winter, many of us may start to feel a little off, or e...
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Episode 25
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7:44
Reframing Purpose and Finding Meaning in Your Day-to-Day Life
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about having a purpose. Like what’s the point of it all? I think this is a pretty common question to ask yourself—especially when you’ve reached a point in life where you’ve checked off many of those big, cultur...
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Episode 24
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10:57
The Emotional Cycle of Change
In today’s episode, I’m talking about a framework called the Emotional Cycle of Change developed by psychologists Don Kelley and Daryl Connor. It explains the emotional journey we undergo when we voluntarily decide to change our lives.
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Episode 23
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9:27
Finding Joy and Focus in a Screen-Filled World: Digital Well-Being with Dr. Annie Margaret
This week, I’m excited to have Annie Margaret, PhD, on the podcast! Annie Margaret, PhD, is a dynamic educator, leader, and public speaker serving as Executive Director of the Post-Internet Project and teaching faculty at the ATLAS...
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Episode 22
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58:49
The Power of Immediate Action
Today, we’re diving into a topic that I’ve been working on with my clients lately: the power of immediate action. A lot of times, we have these big ideas or plans for self-improvement. We think, "Oh, yeah, I’ll do that... later." We...
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Episode 21
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9:19
Deepening Your Friendships
Last week, I did a podcast episode called Putting Yourself Out There to Make New Friends. I got a follow-up question from one of my listeners, asking how to prioritize deepening the connections once you've made them. I thin...
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Episode 20
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13:37
Putting Yourself Out There to Make New Friends
A few months ago, I did a podcast episode with Dr. Em Wong called How to Live Vibrantly to 100. In that episode, we talked about the importance of social ties and friendships as we age. Building and maintaining connections is one of th...
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Episode 19
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13:20
The 3-Minute Shift to Make Decisions More Quickly
Learning to make decisions quickly and confidently is essential for making the best use of our time. But for many of us, that's easier said than done.In today's episode I explore decision-making concepts from a book called Time Warr...
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Episode 18
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13:53
Feeling Overwhelmed by Change? Here are 5 Tips for Navigating It
Change is an inevitable part of life, but navigating it can be challenging. In this episode, I share five tips to help you manage and embrace change.Acknowledge that a lot IS going on in your life. When you're making big chan...
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Episode 17
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14:37
Creating a Life of Travel, Freedom, and Intentionality with Heather Delaney
This week on the Courageously Unconventional podcast, I’m thrilled to be joined by my friend, Heather Delaney! From the moment we met, Heather and I connected over our shared love for travel and nomadic living. If her name sounds familiar, it m...
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Episode 16
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42:53
Cultivating Courage, Even When You're Scared: A Conversation with Maria Stoyadinova
This week I wanted to share a conversation I had on The Making Work Fun podcast with Maria Stoyadinova. Maria and I recorded this episode several months ago and when I listened back, I realized that it would be perfect for all of you.We...
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Episode 15
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35:47
Creating a Life That's NOT Centered Around Work with David Delaney
This week on the Courageously Unconventional podcast, I'm joined by my friend, David Delaney! My husband and I met David and his wife Heather a little over a year ago, and we quickly bonded over our shared nomadic lifestyles. Since then we've c...
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Episode 14
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47:35
On a Quick Break!
I just wanted to pop in here and say that I'm on a break this week for the podcast. I'll be back next week featuring my friend David Delaney, where we talk all about how to create a life that's NOT centered around work. So you're not going to w...
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Episode 13
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3:25
How to Live Vibrantly to 100 with Dr. Em Wong
This week on the Courageously Unconventional podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Em Wong! Dr. Em is an integrative medicine doctor who teaches about brain care and does wellness coaching. She is an artist and author of iHeal Mag online. Her goal...
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Episode 12
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52:22
Fear-Setting: Questions to Help You Evaluate & Overcome Your Fears
In this episode, I take you through a powerful exercise from Tim Ferriss called fear-setting. This exercise is meant to address your fears, reduce risks, and move forward towards what you want in life. You'll definitely want a journal o...
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Episode 11
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11:47
You Can Just Decide to Change Your Life
Did you know you can just decide that you're going to change your life? Like right now? You don't need anyone's permission, you don't need an elaborate plan or fancy program, you don't need the perfect time. If there's something in your life th...
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Episode 10
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14:46
Are You Moving Toward Your Dreams or Escaping Your Problems?
Consider the last few decisions you've made in your life. Were you going toward a future you were excited to live or was it more about escaping something you didn't want? It's natural to seek relief from negative experiences or si...
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Episode 9
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11:18
How to Enjoy Your Life More
How much are you enjoying your life as it is today? In today's episode, I talk about how to enjoy your life more, even as you plan to make changes in your life. The reality is that if you don't know how to enjoy your life now, o...
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Episode 8
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14:44
You Don't Have to Burnout to Change Your Life: Priyanka Venugopal's Path from ObGyn to Entrepreneur
This week on the Courageously Unconventional podcast, I'm joined by Priyanka Venugopal. I met Priyanka several years ago when I was working as a coach for physicians who wanted to lose weight. It was such a joy to coach her, and it has been SO ...
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Episode 7
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43:05
Letting Go of the Need to Justify Your Decisions
In this episode of the Courageously Unconventional podcast, we explore why many of us feel compelled to justify our decisions and how this need can impact our mental and emotional well-being.Topics Discussed:The psych...
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Episode 6
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11:05
Quitting Without a Plan
This week I'm sharing my personal story about how I quit my job without another job lined up. Even though it was scary to not know what was next, it was by design. I wanted to free up mental space and energy to explore what I wanted to do with ...
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Episode 5
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16:41
Radical Resilience: Naomi Rose's Unconventional Journey to Creating her Baking Boss Business
This week on the Courageously Unconventional podcast, I'm joined by Naomi Rose. Naomi is a food business strategist and baking coach who helps people achieve baking success. She is the former owner of an award-winning café, bar, and bakery. She...
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Episode 4
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43:57
Crafting a New Career: Kricia Palmer on Leaving Medicine and Starting Over as an Interior Designer
There are so many things I loved about my conversation with Kricia Palmer, but one standout is how open and vulnerable Kricia is about sharing what it was like to switch from medicine to interior design mid-career. She talks about feeling unhap...
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Episode 3
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33:42