The Courage to Live a Big Life
Step into a world where you can create the life you crave. Join the vibrant Susie deVille, the powerhouse behind the award-winning, groundbreaking book, Buoyant, and the driving force at The Innovation & Creativity Institute. Each week, she'll be your catalyst for change as she sparks your creativity and courage! The Courage to Live a Big Life isn't just a podcast—it's your passport to a realm of unlimited possibility. With Susie's inspiring, infectious energy, you'll shatter self-doubt and pave the way for your boldest, most authentic self to shine. Get ready for an adventure that's as exhilarating as it is transformative. Tune in, buckle up, and prepare to soar with The Courage to Live a Big Life.
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The Art of Travel: Part 3
10/01/2024
The Art of Travel: Part 3
In the latest episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life, we round out our Art of Travel series where we explore how to make your travel not just a journey, but an art form. In this final installment, I want to introduce you to the idea of Buffer Days—those intentional, unhurried days before and after your trip that add richness, calm, and more delight to your adventure. Embracing the concept of Buffer Days can help to reduce stress, soak in more beauty, and carry the magic of your travels back into your everyday life. With thoughtful preparation, you can create a seamless departure, enjoy a more immersive trip, and return home in a way that feels restful and recharged, rather than rushed. If you missed parts one and two, be sure to listen to episodes 16 and 17, where we lay the foundation for this journey and work through fun, revealing exercises to help you align your travels with your deepest desires. In this episode, I’ll guide you through creating a departure protocol, mapping out a smooth re-entry, and leveraging your travel insights to transform your daily life. Join me as we discover how to use travel as a gateway to a more mindful, fulfilling life. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a longer excursion, this episode will help you embrace travel as a transformative experience. Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts, and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Episode transcript:
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The Art of Travel: Part 2
09/24/2024
The Art of Travel: Part 2
In this episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life, we dive into Part 2 of the Art of Travel series. If you missed Part 1, be sure to listen to Episode 16, where I guide you through a fun and revealing exercise that sets the foundation for today's journey. We’ll explore how to transform travel into an art form that reflects your soul's deepest cravings. I'll share a personal story about a transformative trip to Paris that reshaped my life and offer practical steps to plan your own soul-nourishing adventure. From choosing a destination to crafting a flexible itinerary that leaves room for serendipity, this episode is all about making your travels a reflection of whom you want to become. Don't miss the next episode, where we'll discuss how to ensure your return home is just as enriching as your journey itself. Tune in, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. Episode transcript:
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The Art of Travel: Part 1
09/17/2024
The Art of Travel: Part 1
Jump into this episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life where I explore life-changing travel experiences as the Art of You. I discuss how overpacking—whether in our luggage or schedules—can block us from truly experiencing the magic of travel. Instead, I encourage you to be present and focus on what your soul needs from each journey so that serendipity reigns supreme. We’ll also dive into the first step of turning travel into an art form, with a journaling exercise to uncover what your soul truly desires. This episode kicks off a three-part series on making travel a transformative experience that reconnects you to joy, possibilities, and rich intuition. Tune in to start crafting your ideal adventure—don’t miss it! Episode transcript:
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Our Creativity & Courage Want To Play
09/10/2024
Our Creativity & Courage Want To Play
Join me on today’s episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life as I share the heartwarming story of how my golden retriever, Sophie, chose me, teaching me about the deep connection between courage and creativity. Just like Sophie, who knew she was meant to be by my side, our creativity and courage also make playful bids for our attention, inviting us to embrace the unknown and live boldly. I reflect on how stepping into discomfort and uncertainty can lead to our most magnetic work and joy. Tune in for a story that will inspire you to let go of perfection and trust in the creative process. Don't forget to subscribe, share your thoughts on social media, and if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review. Your feedback helps me reach more explorers like you! Episode transcript:
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The 5 M's
09/03/2024
The 5 M's
On today’s episode, you will learn two easy and fun ways to begin your day with clarity, calm, and inspiration. I’ll review my journaling practice (Morning Pages) & introduce you to what I call Moments of Inspired Learning. Whether it’s a line from a poem, an interesting podcast, or a random book passage, these moments are an opportunity to infuse ourselves with sweet words of wisdom, perspective, and fresh insights. These two practices prepare the ground for our ability to tap into our intuition and imagination, setting us free to lean into our courage and create without censoring ourselves. Episode transcript:
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Reconnecting With What Excites You
08/27/2024
Reconnecting With What Excites You
Desire, not just discipline, plays a crucial role in achieving our goals and living fully. Buoyed by Paulo Coelho’s emphasis on inspiring ourselves with beauty, art, and passion, this week’s episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life explores how these elements fuel creativity and courage. Our culture often glorifies relentless work, but I want to explore outside of that, looking for better alternatives. We can challenge the notion that success requires constant sacrifice and argue that withholding joy and rest stifles our motivation. Let’s reconnect with what truly excites us to unlock a powerful source of energy and creativity. Drawing from my book Buoyant, I want to offer you some insights and exercises to help you shift your mindset, embrace ease, and reignite your passion. This episode is about reclaiming your creativity, infusing joy into your daily life, and approaching your dreams with abundance and courage. Episode transcript:
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Reframing Rejection
08/20/2024
Reframing Rejection
This week’s episode is all about reframing rejection. I share a powerful personal story from a time when a seemingly devastating rejection turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Through this story, I learned how rejection can sometimes be protection, steering us away from what might not be right for us and guiding us toward better opportunities. Listen in to discover how to embrace setbacks as valuable lessons and opportunities for growth. I discuss the different seasons we experience—whether we're thriving in growth and creativity or navigating a period of hibernation and overwhelm. And I offer practical advice on finding the silver lining in challenging situations and encourage you to journal your thoughts and feelings as a way to navigate these moments. Don’t miss this episode filled with wisdom and encouragement to help you stay courageous and confident on your journey. Tune in now and embrace your creative power. Episode transcript:
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The Power of Journaling
08/13/2024
The Power of Journaling
Find renewal and clarity with this week's episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life! Join me as we explore the transformative power of journaling, and how you can usher in the freshness of new beginnings each day. Explore how the self-reflection that journaling creates can be a transformative tool for personal growth and processing life's challenges—working through emotions and frustrations, celebrating joys, exploring new ideas and possibilities, and finding solutions to problems. There's no "right way" to journal—the key is simply to decide you want to go on this journey. I’ll let you in on some practical tips for getting started with journaling, making it accessible for everyone. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts to learn more about harnessing the profound energy of journaling. In just a few days, you’ll begin to see the positive effects of journaling rippling throughout your life and business. Episode Transcript:
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Burnout Doesn't Scale: Reclaiming Creativity for Success
08/06/2024
Burnout Doesn't Scale: Reclaiming Creativity for Success
Have you ever just hit a point of burnout where you can’t even think of what’s next? In this episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life, I share an inspiring story of an entrepreneur in her 40s who felt completely depleted while striving to scale her business to a million in sales. I help you learn the first step to success: Understanding that burnout doesn’t scale. You might be approaching burnout, or maybe you’re already living in it. I’m here to tell you about the simple, transformative formula to rekindle creativity and achieve true success—starting with inspiration and self-care. Tune in to learn practical steps to reconnect with what you love and unlock your full potential. Ready to break free from the grind and embrace your innate creativity? Let’s go! Don't forget to subscribe, share your thoughts on social media, and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode. Episode transcript:
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8 Secrets for Entrepreneurs, Creators, and Visionary Leaders
07/30/2024
8 Secrets for Entrepreneurs, Creators, and Visionary Leaders
What do success and freedom really mean to you? Join me in this episode where I unveil my top recommendations for entrepreneurs, creators, and visionary leaders who feel stuck or overwhelmed. Discover my eight powerful secrets to success, starting with defining what thriving means to you at your core. I also discuss how to identify your unique strengths. Join me for this conversation to dive into the art of saying no to energy-draining activities, debunk the myth that burnout is essential for success, and explore practices that ignite creativity and joy. Plus, I’ll introduce the transformative 5M Habits to revolutionize your daily life. Tune in to discover how to swim with the current of your essential self and lean into your true potential. Don't miss it—listen now and let's take flight together! Episode Transcript:
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Unmasking Your True Self
07/23/2024
Unmasking Your True Self
In this week’s episode, we explore a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of imposter syndrome: the disconnect between our true selves and the personas we present to the world. Discover how embracing solitude and understanding our authentic selves can help dismantle self-doubt and fear. Overcoming imposter syndrome is not just about external achievements—it’s also about aligning with our true selves. This journey unlocks a profound sense of freedom, empowering us to embrace our successes with confidence and authenticity. By recognizing our genuine worth, we can step boldly into opportunities and inspire others. Did you miss Episode 7? If so, listen to it for a foundational look at the concept of imposter syndrome. Episode Transcript:
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Let's Talk Imposter Syndrome
07/16/2024
Let's Talk Imposter Syndrome
In this week’s podcast, I delve into the hot topic of imposter syndrome, unpacking the doubts we have about our self-worth and our fears of being exposed as frauds, despite evidence of success. Join me as I discuss how the brain's limbic system contributes to these feelings by perpetuating a fight-or-flight response and feelings of insufficiency—remnants of our evolutionary past. I also look at how cultural pressures to constantly achieve and be productive exacerbate these feelings, leading to striving for overachievement and perfectionism as well as burnout and a disconnection from our true potential. If you’re working on overcoming imposter syndrome, I hope you’ll join me for the first of this two-part episode!
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Leveraging Your Best Energy
07/09/2024
Leveraging Your Best Energy
What would you like to do even though you're terrified? This powerful question can bring our biggest dreams and desires to the surface, pushing past our limiting beliefs and self-doubt. The answers might surprise you and leave you wondering, "Where in the world did that come from?" In today’s episode, “Leveraging Your Best Energy,” I want to encourage you to find your unique Creative Circadian Rhythm (CCR) to maximize your creative potential and courage. I share tips on how to discover your optimal creative hours and use them to bring your biggest dreams within reach. Tune in and learn how to identify your daily, golden hours of creativity. Engage in practical exercises to uncover your deepest desires and then set strategies to protect and leverage your best energy.
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Epic Ideal Day
07/02/2024
Epic Ideal Day
Thirteen years ago, I decided to focus on pursuing experiences that would change and enrich my life, instead of making the accumulation of lots of things my priority. In today’s episode, I emphasize the importance of thoughtfully curating adventures and relationships to build a life filled with beauty, art, and memorable moments. Let’s explore the concept of creating an epic life comprised of everyday and extraordinary moments. Each of our intentional decisions has the power to shape our reality, so let’s embrace doing so as we live courageously!
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Break Free from the Ordinary
06/19/2024
Break Free from the Ordinary
I recently coached an entrepreneur client who was struggling with post-launch burnout. His lack of energy and inspiration highlights the necessity of self-care and maintaining a full "tank" of energy throughout the often intense creative process. In this week’s episode The Courage to Live a Big Life, I share some ideas with you on how you can give yourself buffer time before, during, and after projects by spending time refueling yourself. Remember, nothing is automatic when you're starting something new and each step requires enormous energy and focus. Get my free toolkit at to jumpstart your creativity and fuel your courage!
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Heal Your Creativity Scars
06/18/2024
Heal Your Creativity Scars
Have you ever held onto a negative comment about yourself, accepting it as fact? So many of us have had this experience, especially when it comes to our creativity or art. We internalize false beliefs about our creative potential, and these beliefs manifest as ever-present limits on what we allow ourselves to be, do, or dream; it’s time to let them go. Heal your creativity scars with Susie in this week’s episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life. It’s time to let go of those limiting beliefs and step into the potential of your big dream life.
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Rediscover Your Authentic Self
06/11/2024
Rediscover Your Authentic Self
Do you know who is standing in the way of your dreams? Here’s a hint: it might be your inauthentic self. Your true self, values, and desires serve as a guiding light, pointing you in the right direction to living your big, dream life. It may seem straightforward, but in a world where societal expectations, external pressure, and limiting beliefs have piled layer upon layer on top of our authentic selves, it’s easy to get lost, and the path to rediscovery takes courage and creativity. But fear not—you have the power to shed these layers and remember who you truly are. In this week's episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life, seize the opportunity to embark on a transformative journey with Susie. She will guide you as you shed these layers to reveal your most authentic, perfectly-aligned self. This is your chance to conquer your fears, challenge your limiting beliefs, and take the first steps to set yourself free. Don't miss this opportunity—tune in now!
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Journey to Self-Trust
06/04/2024
Journey to Self-Trust
Living a big life takes courage, and finding that courage is half the battle. Do you know what you need to be courageous? To take the risk, do the thing, make the leap, and live the life of your dreams? SELF-TRUST. Self-trust keeps us moving forward, making positive changes, and working toward our dreams, even without guaranteed success. In this week’s episode of The Courage to Live a Big Life, find out all about Susie's journey to building courage through self-trust.
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Welcome to The Courage to Live a Big Life
05/20/2024
Welcome to The Courage to Live a Big Life
Step into a world where you can create the life you crave. Join the vibrant Susie deVille, the powerhouse behind the award-winning, groundbreaking book, Buoyant, and the driving force at The Innovation & Creativity Institute. Each week, she'll be your catalyst for change as she sparks your creativity and courage! The Courage to Live a Big Life isn't just a podcast—it's your passport to a realm of unlimited possibility. With Susie's inspiring, infectious energy, you'll shatter self-doubt and pave the way for your boldest, most authentic self to shine. Get ready for an adventure that's as exhilarating as it is transformative. Tune in, buckle up, and prepare to soar with The Courage to Live a Big Life.
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