The Proudly Imperfect Podcast: Recent Episodes
Courtney Wallbank
Courtney Wallbank, AKA The Grow & Glow Coach brings you REALNESS you can relate to. Expect raw & honest conversations between perfectly imperfect people, who are here to celebrate and be proud of their messy AF lives - whilst offering inspiration and guidance on this rollercoaster of growth so you feel a little less alone.
We dive DEEP and get very honest one the steps you get to take to build your confidence with communication and conflict, follow a sexy simple framework to improve ALL relationships. LOVE YOU X
COURTNEY IS BACK FOR SEASON TWO BBBBBBY.
She kicks things off with an update on life (ALOT) has happened since you last tuned in. We dive deep into how you can get out of your own way, stop waking up on autopilot and pack in waiting for your ideal life to fall on to your lap.
This is the episode you want to listen to if you are ready to finally GO MAKE SHIT HAPPEN for yourself, just like Court has for the last 6 months.
Happy that you're here, enjoy my love.
Courtney sits down with the amazing Nutritionist, Health and Trauma Coach Orla to talk all things body image and health.
They touch on everything from hormones, body image and eating as a coping mechanism to certain emotions and how you can find healthier responses.
Orla shares her story with PCOS and IBS and how her own experiences lead her to helping women all over the world feel comfortable and connected to their bodies.
You don't want to miss this one!
Orla: https://www.instagram.com/thehealthhun/
Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowglow.co
1 WHOLE YEAR SINCE OUR FIRST EP!
Thank you to every single listener, in this ep I share key lessons from connecting with incredible humans from all around the world & why you should stop making excuses and DO THE FUCKING THING
Whatever you believe will be your reality, which is why discovering and shifting the beliefs that limit you is SO important we're joined by Mindset Coach Rene Egan as she shares her story and drops tips around how to shift your limiting beliefs.
We also touch on the power of connection through in person events!
https://www.instagram.com/reneeeagancoaching/
https://www.instagram.com/thegrowglow.co
This is such a beautiful episode, to any woman who has ever experienced negative thoughts or anxiety around their appearance - you have to listen to this episode.
Mindset & Confidence Coach Vicki Reckless joins us to talk about her journey from hating her body to loving every single part of her and teaching women how to do the same.
She shares how you can begin to rewire her thoughts, change her beliefs, practical tips to change your relationship with your body and why so many women experience bad body thoughts.
instagram.com/vickireckless
instagram.com/thegrowglow.co
Happy New Year bbs! I am so glad to be back chatting shit down your ear loool. In this episode I share what you get to focus on to ensure you live your HAPPIEST 2024.
I touch on emotional regulation, gratitude, kindness and implementing small healthy habits.
Kicking this year off on a HIGH.
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegrowglow.co
Retreat tickets: https://thegrowglowco.podia.com/14afc923-427f-4165-9bf4-9c758e39c98e
WHAT AN INSPIRING AF STORY.
We talk about hitting rock bottom and how it can actually be the best day of your life, how you can decide that the only way from here is UP.
Ryan describes his story of being involved with drugs, doing prison time and changing his life around, he explains how he has always been interested in running his own business and how he ended up helping people to be the best versions of themselves.
We touch on:
Why hitting rock bottom can be a good thing
The power of choosing your thoughts
The importance of trusting your own vision
Making different choices for yourself
Challenging yourself
Running, Cold Dips, Pushing yourself
This is truly an amazing episode, leave a comment & subscribe if you love it
What a fcking EPISODE. Jennifer BRINGS the energy in this episode and she DOES NOT take any bullsht. She understands the power that we have as human beings and that your mind is the thing that holds you back, but you can CHANGE THAT, you can strengthen that voice inside your head.
We touch on fitness, using pressure as a tool, falling in love with the lows and the hard seasons and pushing your body.
Instagram: Jennifer: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferirvine_coach/
Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowglow.co/
You know when you commit to your growth and experience big change, then you look around and wonder where everyone is that you love? I discuss a topic and challenge that comes up ALOT with clients and something that I've experienced personally, outgrowing environments and the grief of friendships that no longer resonate with you.
I also dive into HOW IMPORTANT it is that you put yourself in the room with people who support your new identity as you create the changes you want to implement in life.
You don't wanna miss this one.
Say hey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowglow.co/
I catch up with the incredible mother and Podcast Host Mireya Lopez who has been on a whirlwind of a transformational journey over the last couple of years WHILST being an incredible mother.
We touch on everything from moving through anxiety, appearance and body image challenges, prioritising time for your growth when life is busy AF, setting difficult boundaries with those who are closest to you and how to handle when your boundaries aren't respected.
You don't want to miss it!
A HUGE life update and a compilation of all the incredible perspectives I've gained over the last couple of months.
I speak about absolutely everything from the ups and downs of relationships and how to manage the downs, appearance and why the experience of life is so much more important than the way you look, WHY TURNING 30 IS A GIFT, my first experience with a medium/psychic and riding the emotional wave that comes with stepping into a new identity.
It's a juicy one. Don't forget to subscribe and review xoxo
Courtney: @thegrowglow.co
Retreat:
What an incredible episode with the most beautiful soul. Learn how to create healthy habits, tackle self doubt, create the dream life right now and how you can remember to celebrate yourself.
Ash: @ashleahmay_mentoring
Court: @thegrowglow.co
We fucking LOVED having Somatic Coach & Pilates Practitioner Em Roberts join us on this weeks episode - her story is so interesting and so powerful to anyone who feels as thought they aren't living true to themselves.
Em grew up in a religious family and always identified as the good girl, until she decided that it wasn't serving her anymore. We follow her story of becoming authentically her and finding her voice.
In this episode we touch on;
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the trauma of experiencing a dog attack
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growing up in a religious family and breaking away from the good girl identity
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the power of movement and pilates
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how you can unlearn behaviours (especially people pleasing)
Em: @emrobertssomatic
During this episode Courtney breaks down the 5 pillars of emotional friendship and how they can help you remove the fear you feel surrounding anxiety so you can manage it and enjoy your life to the fullest. This episode is a MUST for anyone who struggles with the management and lack of knowledge surrounding anxiety.
She touches on:
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her story with anxiety and why she is grateful for it
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what the 5 pillars are
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why awareness is key
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emotional and nervous system regulation
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identity shifts
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what anxiety is and how it helps us
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practices to reduce anxiety
Lauren is one of the most bravest people I know, her story is one of determination and honesty and I can't thank her enough for being so open with us on this episode. Lauren is a successful business coach who has experienced severe anxiety and phobias from a young age and continues to grow her business whilst moving through and trying to heal her challenges with anxiety.
We hear about:
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pregnancy loss
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anxiety and phobias
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building a business
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why women feel trapped by their emotions and anxiety
It truly is an incredible episode
Lauren: @laurenapril.co
Courtney: @thegrowglow.co
Today Courtney explains everything you need to know about inner child work, how it completely changed her life and how it can change yours. She dives into what exactly it is, how you can understand it and how you can begin to practice it and meet your inner girlie.
Instagram: @thegrowglow.co
This episode is SO special as it's a first for Courtney as she heads to Melbourne to record her first in-studio episode. And what an episode it is - Jessie owns multiple successful businesses, being self-employed hairdresser and founder/owner of WAVES icebaths and sea dips events.
Topics:
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Jess's story, finding a tumor and moving home from Australia
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How the ocean saved her life and lead her to a healing journey
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Self doubt & taking action
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Making moves, EVEN when it's scary
You can find Jessie at @justjessiebushe
WAVEZ at @w_a_v_e_z_
and Courtney at @thegrowglow.co
This one is for you if you wonder why your partner isn't making you happy, Courtney gets personal with her own experiences and dives into what she has learnt from her and her partners journey of reigniting their spark and how you can relight the flame in your own relationship.
A truly beautiful episode with a truly beautiful human. Alchemy coach Mhairi has a way of making you feel so loved and seen, her energy is ridiculously calming and you WILL take so much away from this episode. Courtney sits down with Mhairi to discuss
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breaking the cycles, your beliefs, behaviours and habits that you try to shut in a box and get rid of
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embracing all parts of you
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deciding you are ready to find love and how to move forward with that
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why kindness will save the world
Mhairi -@mhairisteelee
Courtney - @thegrowglow.co
Courtneys absolute FAVOURITE topic. The art and the power of conscious creation, if you feel as though luck isn't on your side, if you feel as though things happen to you instead of because of you or for you - then you are going to want to listen to this episode, it will change your life.
TOPICS:
What is conscious creation
How conscious creation changed Courtneys life and changes the life of her clients
A break down of how to consciously create your own life
Instagram: @thegrowglow.co
There's no other way to describe this episode other than absolutely beautiful. Courtney sits down with the incredible Self Worth and Mindset Coach; Melissa Catherine and they discuss all things self-worth, relationships, using your imagination to create a life you are obsessed with and building your trust and faith in a higher power.
Melissa shares her story, gets real and vulnerable about her own journey and shares how women can begin to build unshakeable self-worth and stop placing there 'enoughness' in things exterior to them.
This is amazing, you don't want to miss it.
Melissa Catherine: @melissacatherine_coaching
Courtney: @thegrowglow.co
You will love everything about this episode, it's one that is EXTREMELY special to Courtney, as Bonnie is a facilitator in The Coaching Masters and the woman who allowed her to believe in herself when first starting off on her coaching journey. To have Bonnie on the podcast is a full circle moment and an absolute vibe.
We go deep with self doubt and how to cover come it, how to embrace being a woman in your 30's and THRIVE and how to increase self-belief.
It's an episode you do NOT want to miss.
Bonnie: @bonnie.boyda
Courtney: @thegrowglow.co
This is possibly the most unfiltered and vulnerable episode ever recorded on TPIP. No huge action steps, just pure honesty and rawness about how life has been feeling recently for Courtney. Throughout she gives insight into how she has been dealing with current challenges and encourages women to make the same promise she has!
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moving through self doubt and dealing with it
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refusing to wear busy as a badge of honour
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burn out
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listening to your intuition
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the art of doing nothing
Courtney: @thegrowglow.co
What. An. EPISODE. Understanding the processes described and explained in this episode will transform your life and Courtney sits down with womens mentor Jess Martin who explains and teaches subconscious programming in a beautiful but understandable way, so you can put it into practice and change your whole life!
In this episode the girls touch on
what the subconscious is
how we begin to reprogram it
societies fear based tactics to keep you stuck
going after the life you want rather than going through motions
This truly is an incredible conversation.
Jess: @jessmartin_
Courtney: @theglowgrow.co
During this episode Courtney dives into TWENTY lessons from Barbie. This film is one of the most important films of our generation and I think it's because so many people are experiencing pain and not seeing themselves for who they truly are. Whether you have seen the movie or not, whether you plan to or don't these lessons are so important. You will take away so much from this episode!
Subscribe and leave a review if you love it.
Courtney: @thegrowglow.co
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL EPISODE, if you have ever had body image challenges, if you have ever suffered trauma, if you want to love your self more - THIS is the episode for you.
Lydia has a magical way of allowing women to feel understood and seen, during this conversation, Courtney sits down with Lydia, also known as @selflovelyida - a somatic psychotherapist from Liverpool who helps women come back home to their bodies so they find safety and connection.
She specialises in self-love and body image and is an actual angel.
You don't want to miss this one.
Lydia: @selflove.lyida
Courtney: @thegrowglow.co
THIS EPISODE WILL LIGHT UP YOUR WHOLE WORLD.
We talk about how to bring your awareness to your portal of receiving so you GIVE AND RECEIVE on the reg.
We touch on money mindset AND finding deep connection.
You don't want to miss this!
Emily: https://www.instagram.com/soul_and_wisdom_/
During this episode Courtney talks about the power you hold to move through conflict in a way that you can be proud of.
She describes how moving though disagreements from a place of compassion and forgiveness will enable you to let go of anger and resentment and move forward in a way that serves you.
This is incredible, it contains SO many techniques and reframes around conflict and you seriously DO NOT want to miss it.
This episode was so so amazing, if you struggle with loving and accepting your body this episode was MADE for you.
Gabrielle is an energy and feminine empowerment coach who allows women to connect with themselves on a deeper level, we cover how to track and honour your cycle, how to shift trapped emotions and how emotions are connected to the body, the pill and contraception and how to love your body more.
Find Gab at: @shetheforce
Find Courtney at: @thegrowglow.co
This episode is one of our longest and that's because this conversation was absolute FIRE. Nikki is an emotional regulation/NLP/Mindset Coach and Mentor with over 10 years in the world of personal development.
During this episode Nikki and Courtney cover:
emotional regulation within relationships
WHY you feel so triggered within your relationship
what matters within a relationship
attachment styles
the IMPORTANCE of pap smears
This episode is amazing but also so, so important.
This episode dives DEEP into the SIX PHASES of finding your inner glow. Courtney talks about how you can get clear on who you are and what you want, creating healthy habits, making friends with your emotions and SO much more, a jam packed episode for the girl who may feel a little lost and need guidance in life!
https://www.instagram.com/thegrowglow.co/
This episode is so special with the incredible human design and life coach Phi Dang, Phi is an absolute light who has grown her coaching business to incredible highs over the past couple of years.
Courtney and Phi cover:
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human design
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break ups
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self worth
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spirituality
AND her new book, which is out the 23rd.
Pre Order the Book: https://phidang.com/the-great-unlearning/
Phi Dang: https://www.instagram.com/thephidang/
Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowglow.co/
This is one of Courtney's favourite episodes, her passion SEEPS through every word and trust us, you'll have so much to take away from this show.
Explaining what fear is and what happens in the body, why most people are reactive to the response instead of understanding it and how taking the time to fully understand it will shift your entire reality.
This episode has got techniques to use in those moments of fear along with clear explanations of key concepts surrounding fear.
You don't want to miss this one!
Courtney: @thegrowglow.co
On todays episode we have the wonderful Sarah with us who shares her incredible and brave journey through mental illness, suicidal thoughts and eating disorders. She shares how her challenges have shaped her into the confident woman she is today and how she began to cultivate that love for herself.
Sarah Loftus: smollsarahl
Courtney: @thegrowglow.co
10 golden rules if you want to cultivate real self worth, this episode has been one of Courtneys favourites to record because of the value within it.
Focus on two for the next couple of weeks and notice the difference you feel!
Courtney: @thegrowglow.co
This episode is so special for alot of reasons. Courtney and Ryan met in 2019 and were both all in for the sesh. In 2020 in a kitchen eating spag bol, a conversation was had and it planted a seed, Courtney was Ryans first client and since then both have created a business that helps others and a life they absolutely love.
Ryan shares his story, how his path has diverted and changed drastically throughout his journey but how he never gave up on his vision.
They talk alignment, not taking no for answer and how your path isn't always what you expect it will be.
Ryan Herrington: https://www.instagram.com/ryanherringtoncoach/
Courtney: @thegrowglow.co
This episode is a vulnerable one, an honest account of how Courtneys behaviours were dictated by her experiences and trauma until she felt brave enough to face the emotions she suppressed and attempted to run away from for so many years.
What an episode. THE ENEGRY. Brads story is incredible and his honesty and bluntness will change your LIFE
This episode Courtney is joined by life coach and founder of the Melior Movement Brad Parker, who brings the realness in a way that you simply cannot argue with. This episode is sure to make you appreciate life more and get off your arse!
Brad: @meliorlifecoaching
Courtney: @thegrowglow.co
This episode is INCREDIBLE, Courtney chats with owners of prints and candles store Reverie Studios about their business journey, the highs and the lows of following your mission and what it's like to part own a biz with your bestie!
Reverie Studios: https://www.instagram.com/reveriestudioau/
Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowglow.co/
If you struggle to trust yourself or make decisions you don't want to miss this one. This episode brings absolute vulnerability to the table as Courtney discusses one of the most hardest but easiest decisions she has ever had to make, she provides ALOT of tangible action towards building trust in yourself and how to move through the struggle of decision making.
Courtney: @thegrowglow.co
In todays episode Courtney catches up with an old friend, who has been on her own incredible personal development journey since last seeing eachother. Nina is a UNREAL burlesque artist, pole dancer, body builder competitor, CHEF - she wears all the hats! She is a bubble of pure joy and energy, she follows her heart always and fills her time with all of her passions and makes the most out of life every single day. They dive into how doing the things you love lead you to your people, manifesting love and moving through imposter syndrome.
Nina @nina.nvk
Courtney @thegrowglow.co
This episode will blow your fucking socks off, coming back at you with another solo episode today Courtney talks about her own experiences with comparison and how you can pull yourself out of that comparison hole. She digs deep into comparing your looks, to comparing your skill set and why is the most pointless thing you could ever do. This is for the woman who finds herself wishing she was someone or somewhere else on the reg. You don't want to miss this one!
On todays episode Courtney catches up with a very old and very loved friend from back home in Manchester ❤️
Jane is an INCREDIBLY talented artist and has built her business, JBEAUMONTART from the ground up by accidentally stumbling upon a hidden skill and new found passion.
They dive deep into how to find your passion, battling Crohns disease and how following her heart and passion lead to her meeting the KING, how finding your passion results in everything falling into place and how to deal with selfdoubt that pops up along the way
Jane: https://www.instagram.com/jbeaumont_art/
Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowglow.co/
Coming at you with another solo episode, today we celebrate ONE year of our flagship programme, THE ULTIMATE GLOW UP - over the past year it's allowed women to truly step into their power, learn to love themselves for who they are and allow them to realise that they have it within them to create their dream lives.
During this episode Courtney breaks down the HOW, how to begin to consciously create the life you deserve and the life you dream of.
You don't want to miss this episode, it's truly magical.
Courtney | The Grow & Glow Co. : https://www.instagram.com/thegrowglow.co/
This week Courtney is joined by the incredibly talented Charles Myssy, a shadow work practitioner and founder of North Bondi's famous Sunday dance party and who's work into the subconscious mind is magical in every sense of the word. Things get vulnerable pretty quick as things take an unexpected direction into a mini shadow work session with Courtney around a personal challenge that she is currently facing - it truly is out of this world. We dive in to how you guys can get started with shadow work and WHY this journey of healing doesn't HAVE to be so serious.
You can find Charles at https://www.instagram.com/charlesmyssy/
Link to free Inner Child workshop: https://go.charlesmyssy.com/inner-child-workshop-ig
Courtney | The Grow & Glow Coach: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowglow.co
This conversation is honestly not one to be missed if you have a rocky relationship with $$$. Today Courtney is joined by SOULFUL ENERGY & INCREDIBLE BIZ COACH Jess Pye, who has changed Courtney's life personally and in business. They get fully into how to shift your beliefs surrounding money, how manifestation IS SO MUCH MORE than writing down what you want and wishing for it to happen and how if you haven't yet got what you desire - you probably aren't ready for it yet!
Jess Pye: https://www.instagram.com/allmysticnomeg/
The Grow & Glow Coach | Courtney: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowglow.co/
WHAT AN EPISODE!
Today we are joined by Chloe Kyp, owner of Chloe Kyp beauty and an incredible driven business owner who does not take no for an answer when it comes to following her dreams. She is truly amazing at what she does and offers insight into what gave her the confidence and the motivation to start her own business thousands of miles away from home. We cover comparison on social media and the real reasons women want beauty treatments, we touch on how you can be happy anywhere in the world when you trust yourself & how to learn something new you first have to be SHIT AT IT.
Chloe is an incredible human who makes women feel a million dollars every day whilst enhancing their natural look.
You don't want to miss this one.
Courtney | The Grow & Glow Coach: @thegrowglow.co
Chloe Kyp | Chloe Kyp Beauty: @chloekypbeauty @chloekyp
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During this episode Courtney dives DEEEEEP into the conditioning and beliefs we experience surrounding alcohol, she explores her personal reasons for going sober and shares the challenges that come with laying off the booze and tips to overcome them. This episode is perfect for everyone, whether you drink, your sober curious or you are already sober - you won't want to miss this one.
What an episode. Today online PT & business coach Nathan Jospeh joins Courtney to discuss everything from why working out just to LOOK a certain way will never create true confidence, to how to move through toxic parent relationships.
Nathan also shares how he battled and saved himself from mental health issues, where he experienced regular suicidal thoughts - he explains why he is grateful for his past experiences and describes how he used them to pursue his passion for both fitness and helping people discover their true value.
It's a gooden huns - don't forget to like, subscribe and leave a review X
Nathan Joseph: @nathanjosephpt @nathanjosephcoach
Courtney Wallbank (The Grow & Glow Coach): @thegrowglow.co
This week Courtney is joined by the amazing Sarah Maxwell AKA The Wholesome Hun (IG Handle below). They deep dive into gratitude and how practicing it on a daily basis gives you a super power to fall back on when life throws a sh*t storm at you, Sarah explains how she bravely moved through the loss of her brother in a tragic accident and how to move through grief and help others who are grieving. They also touch on finding love when you know your worth, being a YES person and taking big action.
Sarah Maxwell: @thewholesomehun_
Courtney Wallbank: @thegrowglow.co
The show see's its first guest and it's the inspirational Freyah, founder and owner of Freyah Does Nudes - an INCREDIBLE concept that allows women to celebrate their bodies through art. Courtney and Freyah dive deep into womens empowerment, how to tackle self doubt, taking BIG action, building confidence and expressing who you TRULY are.
If you LOVE the show, follow/subscribe and leave a rating.
FREYAHDOESNUDES: https://www.instagram.com/freydoesnudes/
THE GROW & GLOW CO: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowglow.co/
SHE'S FINALLY DONE IT.
Host Courtney (AKA The Grow & Glow Coach) introduces herself and The Proudly Imperfect Podcast, explaining how her journey has lead her to this very moment and what you can expect from her and the show.
Kicking off things imperfectly as ever, she scraps her notes and jumps on to describe how she went from rock bottom to fully accepting who she is, in the hope that she inspires YOU, the listener.
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/proudlyimperfectpod/
https://www.instagram.com/thegrowglow.co/
Email:
thegrowglowco@gmail.com