In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Cortney Hackett, founder of Grit & Grace. Cortney helps women turn overwhelm into action with practical, grounded strategies that make the impossible possible.

Together, we dive into one of my favorite topics — boundaries — and explore some of the biggest misconceptions women hold about them. Cortney shares how boundaries aren’t walls or restrictions, but pathways to freedom, clarity, and self-leadership.

We also unpack the “all or nothing” mindset that keeps so many of us stuck in cycles of burnout and procrastination — and how taking small, meaningful steps can actually create more momentum than massive overhauls ever do.

And don’t miss Cortney’s brilliant reframe on “scheduling freak-out time,” a practice that helped her quiet chronic worry and move from anxiety into action.

In this episode, we explore:

*The liberating truth about boundaries — and how they create emotional and energetic freedom

*Why perfectionism and “all or nothing” thinking keep women stuck

*The power of small, doable actions that build confidence and consistency

*Cortney’s practical tip for managing worry: schedule your“freak-out time”

*How to move from surviving to leading yourself through life’s everyday hard things

About Cortney:

Cortney Hackett is the founder of Grit & Grace, where shehelps ambitious, self-aware women transform overwhelm into clear, confident action. Blending mindset work with strategic planning, she guides women to stopspinning in stuck patterns and start leading themselves forward with purpose and peace.

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