Live Brave with Dr Margie Warrell

Welcome to my Live Brave Podcast! This podcast was inspired by the many conversations I’ve had with people around the world who confided how often they let their doubts and fears hold them back from going after what they want or changing what they don’t. You’ll not only hear my own hard-won wisdom, but insights and inspiration from world-renowned leaders, luminaries and incredible people on how to take those chances and make changes - in your career, relationships, leadership and life. People like General Stanley McChrystal, Steve Forbes, Harvard's Amy Edmondson, Olympian Jacqui Cooper, Dr Phil… and many many more. I hope each episode will embolden you to own your power, dial up your courage and live the biggest life you’re capable of living. Margie

136- Business Has Become the Super Bowl and Most Leaders Aren’t Ready with Alan Guarino 01/22/2026

135 - Growth Begins the Moment You Say Yes with Lisa Nichols 01/19/2026

134 - How Your Personal Brand Changes When You Stop Hiding Your Story with Goldie Chan 01/12/2026

133 - This Is What Happens When You Stop Holding Yourself Back in 2026 01/05/2026

133 - This Is What Happens When You Stop Holding Yourself Back in 2026 How often do you put off the very thing you most need to do because it will feel awkward? You hold back from asking, saying, or doing what matters, not because it’s wrong, but because it feels uncomfortable. In this episode, I explore why awkwardness is not a sign you’re failing. It is often evidence that you’re choosing your values over comfort. Confidence does not come before action. It follows it. Courage is not about eliminating discomfort or waiting until you feel ready. It is about acting in alignment with who you want to be, even when your nervous system would prefer you play it safe. Avoiding awkwardness does not make life safer. It makes it smaller and quietly sells you short. Every time you decide to brave an uncomfortable moment, you cast a vote for the person you are becoming and strengthen your capacity to lead with integrity, clarity, and influence. Episode Takeaways Avoiding awkward situations limits personal growth and leadership potential. Putting off uncomfortable conversations, requests, or actions keeps you stuck in patterns that feel safe but prevent progress. Awkwardness is a signal of values-aligned action, not failure. Feeling uncomfortable often means you are choosing integrity and long-term impact over short-term comfort. Confidence is built through action, not before it. Waiting to feel ready or confident delays growth. Taking small courageous actions rewires the brain and builds self-trust over time. The brain is wired to favor comfort and certainty. Understanding this helps explain why hesitation shows up even when you know what the right next step is. Leadership requires choosing values over emotional discomfort. Effective leaders act based on who they want to be, not how they feel at the moment. Repeated courageous behavior strengthens confidence and credibility. Neuroscience shows that practicing bravery makes future courageous actions easier and more natural. Resources Courage is Calling: Transform discomfort into bold, confident action: ✉️ Stay connected ▶️ Watch the Live Brave Podcast on YouTube /episode/index/show/margiewarrell/id/39605200

132 - A Toolkit for Courage: How to Break Fear’s Grip and Build Real Confidence with Mick Hunt 12/29/2025

131 - The Small Daily Actions That Change Your Llfe 12/22/2025

131 - The Small Daily Actions That Change Your Llfe Small daily actions shape our lives far more than big resolutions. Every courageous change I’ve ever made began with one simple choice — a choice to show up a little braver than I felt like being at the moment. In a world that constantly pushes us to “Go Big,” I’ve learned that our greatest growth doesn’t come from big, lofty actions but from the small, intentional acts we repeat every day. In this episode, I talk about how identity drives behavior, why momentum matters more than motivation, and how small daily wins slowly rewire our brains and expand our capacity to do bigger things over time. I share the moments when I doubted my path, the choices that helped me reclaim agency in difficult seasons, and the practical tools I rely on — including my favorite “One Brave Minute” practice — to stay grounded when life feels shaky or overwhelming. If you’re navigating uncertainty, needing a ‘reset’ or just trying to become the person you know you’re capable of being, this episode will help you begin right where you are… one choice, one action, at a time. Each small step, no matter how tiny, casts a vote for the person you’re on the way to becoming. Episode Takeaways: Small daily actions create lasting change more reliably than big resolutions or dramatic resets. Courage is built through repeated micro-choices, not bold leaps or perfect timing. Identity drives behavior; choosing who you want to be clarifies what action to take next. Momentum matters more than motivation, especially during seasons of doubt or overwhelm. Small wins release dopamine that reinforces confidence and expands capacity over time. Agency is reclaimed by focusing on what you can control, even in difficult circumstances. The “One Brave Minute” practice lowers resistance and makes hard things feel doable. Each small action casts a vote for the person you are becoming. Read: Join me in February for ▶️ Watch the Live Brave Podcast on YouTube ✉️ Stay connected /episode/index/show/margiewarrell/id/39484650