The Key to Courage Podcast

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May 17, 20261 hr 28 min

What if Courage IS Awareness? Exploring Awareness as the Opposite of Fear and the Key to Everything

In this return episode of The Key to Courage, we explore the idea that courage is not only about bold action or bravery…it is about having awareness and the willingness to see what is true within ourselves, around us, between us, behind us, and ahead of us. Through a passionate conversation with real life stories, we widen the conversation around courage by exploring 5 essential categories in becoming more courageous through awareness, including:  1) self-awareness, 2) awareness of the systems and technologies shaping modern life, 3) awareness of the world around us, including the natural world and animals, 4) awareness of other people’s lived experiences, and 5) awareness of history (the WHOLE stories, without censorship). Ultimately, this episode invites listeners to understand awareness not as overthinking, but as the opposite of fear. It is a courageous and deeply human act of care, responsibility, empathy, and return. At its heart, we remember that we cannot face or heal what we refuse to notice, protect what we do not value, connect with lives we do not try to understand, or stay human in a changing world without learning how to pay attention. If Courage is the door, Awareness is the key. The question becomes, are you courageous enough to turn it? To keep exploring through courage, awareness, and the ongoing work of staying human in a changing world, you can learn more at AmyInfinity.com and join the journey on Threads, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @amyriseinfinity. See you there!

November 10, 20251 hr 4 min

Coping With “Future Memories” Lost When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned

Life has a funny way of working out. And, by “funny,” I mean it’s also sometimes harsh and cruel. In relationships and circumstances, we often have a movie reel in our mind of how things will turn out in the years to come. But in the case of sudden change, we are forced to let go of this vision as a possibility. Divorce. Death of a loved one. Job loss. Natural disaster. All of these events force us to deal with a large amount of front-facing trauma. As a result, often these “future memory” reels, that we’ve already lived in our heads, hit us later on unexpectedly.  In our mind, we’ve had the house, the life, the pets, and the kids. We’ve gone on vacations, had holidays, and grown old together. We’ve excelled at the job and earned accolades galore. Only to be faced with a new reality of different. And we wonder…does anyone else understand? How can we move on? Will we ever have that again…or for the first time? In this episode, we de-stigmatize the mourning of this loss, discussing how to allow ourselves to honor future memories lost, then heal, learn, and grow from them.  These futures that will now never occur as we imagined them are still a part of us. They show us bits and pieces of who we are, what we want, and what we’ve been through. If we choose to use them as a guiding light, we can more fluidly flow into the new life we are now meant to live.   To join a positive community eager to uplift, find me on Threads, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. (The handle for all four is @amyriseinfinity). For resources (many, for free!) and support, head on over to my website, AmyInfinity.com. See you there!

September 5, 20251 hr 21 min

Not Alone in Feeling Alone: Coming Together to Face This Hidden Beast

I have spent an awful lot of time over the last few years feeling very very alone. Alone is different than solitude. It is different than independence. It can be experienced with a crowd or a partner, or family who maybe doesn’t see you, acknowledge you, or believe in you. Alone can be all in your head (which is normal) or out for the world to see (also normal); and it can be hard to get out of, especially if it has become a part of your survival, which for many of us it has. Through our trauma. Through covid.  Through a divorce or breakup. Through being denied our identity. Through what we are all going through right now. Yet there are people who don’t understand. Alone, to them, looks like independence, freedom, or defiance. What they are perceiving is what I call selective solitary. Flying solo. ALONE is something entirely different.  In this episode, we point out the differences, difficulties, and challenges that many people may not realize are inherent in feeling alone and then talk about how to come out of it. We also talk about your courage. For this one, I am learning and feeling right alongside you. Let’s come together and begin. For more help and support than I can give, please reach out to 988 or any number of professionals and resources readily available to help. To follow along and join a positive community eager to uplift, find me on Threads, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. (The handle for all four is @amyriseinfinity). For more resources and support, head on over to my website, AmyInfinity.com. See you there!

July 28, 202543 min

What My “Bear-Maul” Scar Can Teach Us About Hatred and How Acceptance Helps Us All

Sounds pretty nasty, right? Well, I hate to disappoint, but my scar wasn’t actually from a bear attack. But the story behind it, and the lesson it can teach us pertaining to hatred and rejection, is invaluable. In this episode, we delve into the category of automatic assumption, judgment, and misunderstanding; then, using my body’s rejection of sutures thinking they are not good for me, we talk whole-heartedly about how we can, instead, choose to ask questions, open our minds and hearts, and self-reflect in order to challenge and overcome bias and hatred, something that is better for us all.  We go through a list of 8 ways to more actively and compassionately understand one another, move past any hang-ups, give back, and realize the GOOD in our differences. At a time when we need understanding the most, let us come together to explore how we can defeat the nasty beast of hate by learning how to listen, embrace, and love. For more infusions of hope and encouragement, find me on socials (Insta, TikTok, Facebook, and Threads) at @amyriseinfinity For resources and to work with me, find me at AmyInfinity.com See you there!

June 7, 20251 hr 4 min

What Do We REALLY Need? 11 Essentials we can all agree upon and how to find (and use) them

We all need things. Money. Housing. Food. But what about the real things? The things that matter to us on a deeper level?  Yes, it all matters. You may be thinking, Amy, those things allow us to live. Yes, they do. We need to pay bills. We need to eat. But, especially now, when life is quite loaded, full of hardship, challenge, and chaos, we often find ourselves feeling tossed, inwardly deficient, and not always clear as to what we are actually missing.  And TIRED. We all feel so tired. So, how do we fill that cup? What do we fill it with?  This week’s episode goes to the heart and core of these missing essentials that we should strive to allow ourselves amidst all of this mess.  We address everything from feeling seen and heard, to finding your fire and what feels like home. Above all, we talk about what is imperative for everyone - feeling safe and secure - and how we can help others feel the same. We acknowledge our own needs, and the same needs in others, and apply this awareness to all 11 essentials.  Get ready to finally feel our common ground (and relief!) and see how we can use this coming-together as a way to get through, stepping forward, toward and into the light. For more encouragement, join on socials (Insta, TikTok, Threads, and Facebook) at @amyriseinfinity For free resources, upcoming programs, and how to work with me, check out AmyInfinity.com See you there!

May 31, 202556 min

The Squashers of Confidence and Creativity (and how to overcome them)

In this episode, we get real about five of the most common and pervasive squashers of our self-confidence and creativity, often encountered on the road to…well, just about anything. Then, we shift our perception of these energy-suckers in order to empower ourselves to take back what is ours. We live during challenging times, when out-of-the-ordinary is hard enough; add naysayers, doomsdayers, and the barrage of negativity we cannot seem to avoid (especially when we want to stay informed). Achieving - or even focusing on - our dreams can feel impossible.  But when we expose the major things holding us back or tearing us down, we regain our power. This conversation will help you feel less alone in this journey, shaking the hold and clearing the way so that we can allow your creativity to shine and thrive.  For more encouragement, community, and support, come find me on social media (Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Facebook), where my handle is @amyriseinfinity For resources and how to work with me, head on over to AmyInfinity.com. See you there!

May 24, 202553 min

How Do We Stay On Course? Ten Actionable Things to Help Us Through These Times

From the very first, in this invaluable episode, we dive headlong into the overwhelm that so many of us are facing, strategically tackling and subverting the muddy mind that risks derailing us from our dreams, our pursuits, and even our daily lives. Together, we go through ten ideas - personally PROVEN tips - to keep you on track and get you back into motion, especially if you’ve found yourself frozen by all that we get blasted by on the day-to-day.  Because, amazing star, we need you now more than ever, in ALL of your creativity and awesomeness.   For more insights, resources, programs, coaching, and more, check out AmyInfinity.com Come join our community of inclusion, hope, and acceptance on Threads, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @amyriseinfinity

May 16, 202545 min

“My Weakness is My Strength.” Say It. Because It’s Time to Turn This Thing Around.

It sounds cliché. But in this tumultuous time, when many of us are feeling disempowered and overwhelmed, the things we typically see as weaknesses may actually be or point to our hidden strengths.  After an unplanned month-long hiatus, I use myself as the example, diving right into discussing how the main four “weaknesses” that have kept me away can be rephrased and re-perceived.  Specifically, we address: 1) Overwhelm 2) Sensitivity to energy 3) Perfectionism 4) Insecurity; feeling weak, beat-down, and unsupported Of course, this is not an exhaustive list. The biggest underlying strength is in our awareness, self-kindness, and the willingness to see the benefit in how we are operating and, then, switch into the advantage it can become.  Join me for this invaluable approach to empowering us all for what we currently face and what may lay ahead.  For more insights, resources, programs, coaching, and more, check out AmyInfinity.com Come join our community of inclusion, hope, and acceptance on Threads, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @amyriseinfinity

March 29, 202539 min

Feeling Powerless? Here’s How to Take Back Your Strength.

With the world - and our lives - feeling tossed, it is easy to feel weak, disempowered, vulnerable, and at a loss for what to do. We start to turn inward, bury ourselves, blame our “shortcomings,” or fight amongst one another.  But we have strength. SO much strength. We just need to realize and remember it. There are those in power who want us to feel powerless. Yet we are anything but. This episode is a reminder of what strength we have (I point to 5 major things you can use straightaway) - what we have built, what we are learning by getting through every day, and what we can choose to become in order to be even more powerful for our causes of good (and to simply get by and feel better).  This episode is also a much-needed bit of light, of hope, and a lift, to help us stay the course, feel less alone, get on track, and believe in ourselves and one another, and the power that we all have to make things right.  For more inspiration, follow Amy on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and FaceBook @amyriseinfinity. For resources and to work with Amy, go to AmyInfinity.com to learn more. 

March 7, 20251 hr 2 min

Finding Your Courage (Because It Is Time)

We all have courage within. But sometimes we forget. And we are now in a time when we need that courage more than ever. So, where do we find this hidden courage? Sometimes, it is in day-to-day acts - standing up for yourself or a friend, making big decisions, taking chances. Sometimes, it is in big, bold life changes and moves.  In this unplanned episode, we get to the heart and purpose of this podcast. I use myself as the raw example, telling the stories of two of my biggest acts of unexpected courage to serve as a reminder of how you can find your own (and that you WILL).  Come join in the crazy tales and use them as inspiration for your own daring move to embrace the fact that you deserve the life you always dreamed of. For helpful resources and working with Amy, go to AmyInfinity.com. For inspiration and connection, find her all over social media @amyriseinfinity. Time to believe in yourself and all you deserve…because YOU MATTER. 