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The Unique Way
Hosted by Cortney Ostrosky · EN
Welcome to the Unique Way Podcast.
I'm Cortney Ostrosky your host, hype woman & glow up guide.
This podcast is for women who want to squeeze the most out of life, who want to look & feel their best, level up their lives & have a damn good time doing it.
You can expect a mix of wellness, personal growth, spirituality & conversations that challenge the norm.
I have 21 years of experience in the wellness industry & I'm here to give you the inspiration, resources & no BS advice that you need to glow up your life.
Let's dive in!
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🌳🌊✨ Retreat Recap & Upgrading Your Identity w/ Cortney Ostrosky
Aug 8, 202500:42:40Tap to summarizeIn today's solo episode, I'm giving you a peek behind the scenes of the Lake Keowee Glōw Up Retreat - the experience, the breakthroughs, and the pure magic that unfolded over the weekend. I share how there was a season where I felt completely burnt out from hosting retreats and teaching public classes. I knew I needed to step back and take a sacred pause, so I did just that. For a couple of years, I went inward and did the deep, energetic work that doesn't always show on the surface…but shifts everything. And let me tell you - it worked. That's exactly why I created The Glōw Up brand - to share how I went from burnt out to glōwed up & to show you that it's possible for you too. In this episode, I share: A behind-the-scenes look at the Glōw Up Retreat What does it mean to "Glōw Up"? A step-by-step guide to upgrade your Identity as you upgrade your vision, goals & life Personal reflections, takeaways & celebrations from the weekend What's new and exciting in this round of The 30 Day Glōw Up - including strength training & yoga classes, new illuminations (16 & counting!) & so much more. The 30 Day Glōw Up: Doors are OPEN & we start August 25th! Join the next round of The 30 Day Glōw Up → [get the early bird rate] _________________________________ Connect with Cortney WEBSITE INSTAGRAM UNIQUE WAY INSTAGRAM NEWSLETTER _________________________________ Upcoming Retreats: Iceland Yoga Retreat – October 18-25, 2025 (1 roommate spot is available) Charleston Private Retreat
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Questions that Spark Connection w/ “Off the Record” Founder Kate Terentivia
Jan 31, 202500:51:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Cortney sits down with the incredible Kate Terentieva, founder of Off the Record—a groundbreaking connection card game designed to revolutionize how we communicate and foster deeper, more impactful relationships. Kate brings her unique blend of creativity, passion for connection, and entrepreneurial wisdom to the show, and trust us—you’re going to love her vibe! Kate shares her journey from working as a creative and art director for iconic brands like WhatsApp, Calvin Klein, Converse, and Four Seasons Hotels, to creating Off the Record as a way to tackle the epidemic of surface-level conversations. Growing up as a natural conversationalist, Kate realized over time that small talk was leaving her (and many others) feeling disconnected and unfulfilled. During the pandemic, this realization fueled her mission to create a tool that helps people dive deeper into who they are and connect on a truly meaningful level. Stick around until the end where Kate shares her morning routine (spoiler: it starts with staying off her phone), her favorite wellness practice, and a book that changed her life. If you’re ready to ditch the small talk, create meaningful connections, and hear some amazing stories, this episode is for you! Don’t forget to share it with a friend—it might just spark a deeper connection in your own life. 💕 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Kate’s entrepreneurial journey and how her experience in advertising taught her the power of asking the right questions to build connection. ✨ The rise of surface-level conversations and how they negatively impact our quality of life and relationships. ✨ Practical tips on moving from small talk to meaningful conversations that leave people feeling seen and heard. ✨ How Off the Record works, including a live demo where Kate and Cortney pull a card (this was fun!). ✨ Tips for building impactful relationships in 2025—perfect for navigating loneliness and social anxiety in a post-pandemic world. ✨ How Off the Record has helped bridge generational gaps, bond workplace teams, and inspire personal growth. Click here for a special discount for Unique Way listeners & use code “UNIQUEWAY10” to save 10% when you purchase “Off the Record”! Kate’s Advice for Female Founders: 💡 Find founder-product fit: Are you the best person to solve the problem you’re addressing? 💡 Start with your “why” and let that by your driving force. 💡 Validate your idea with proof of concept (beyond your family members & inner circle). 💡 Focus on solving the problem your audience is navigating, not just building the “business.” 💡 Embrace organic marketing to share your product authentically (you don’t need a ton of capitol or investors). Resources Mentioned: 📚 “Food Fix” by Dr. Mark Hyman 📚 “Smart Brevity” by Jim VandeHei & Mike Allen 🎥 “Poisoned” documentary on Netflix 📺 Simon Sinek TED Talk: How Great Leaders Inspire Action Connect: 🌐 Website: playofftherecord.com 📸 Instagram: @playofftherecord 🎵 TikTok: @playofftherecord _________________________________ Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Website Newsletter _________________________________ To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your REVIEW & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll love these classes!
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How to Tap into Your Intuition & Spiritual Gifts w/ Cortney Ostrosky
Jan 24, 202500:30:57Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Cortney dives deep into the power of intuition & spiritual gifts - which we all possess. She shares a personal story about a life-changing moment involving her passport, to illustrate how listening to our intuition can radically change our lives for the better. Cortney also explores why we often ignore our intuition, how the ego & logical mind can block us & practical ways to tap into this inner compass. Topics of Discussion: What are spiritual gifts & how do we cultivate them? Why we ignore our intuition & how the mind & ego can block us Personal insights & a powerful story about listening to my intuition even when it didn’t make logical sense Practices to strengthen our connection to intuition & our spiritual gifts Trusting our inner knowing may feel illogical but always leads us to the best outcomes. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend! Let it inspire deeper conversations or open to door to practice tuning into your intuition together. _________________________________ ICELAND YOGA RETREAT: OCTOBER 18-25 2025 LEARN MORE & SIGN UP HERE This is going to be a once in a lifetime kind of trip. Imagine daily yoga w/ yours truly, seeing the northern lights, exploring natural hot springs like the blue lagoon, hiking in volcano caves & black sand beaches, exploring the cities, nature & markets, beautiful accommodations, horseback riding in the countryside, etc. Link below to learn more & sign up! It’s only $500 to hold your spot & it’s filling up quickly, so act fast if you want to reserve your spot. _________________________________ Connect with Cortney: Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Website Newsletter _________________________________ To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your REVIEW & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll love these classes!
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Life Update: Thailand Adventures, 2025 Dreams & Rebrand, Iceland Yoga Retreat & More w/ Cortney Ostrosky
Jan 17, 202500:49:35Tap to summarizeHappy 2025! We’re... 40 & thriving! Unapologetically ourselves! Rising in love! Wild & free! Creating positive change in the world! Being the change we want to see! Unbothered by peoples opinions! Taking radical responsibility of our lives! Creating the life of our dreams! What are you adding to this list?! I just got back from an epic few weeks in breathtaking Thailand - & wow, it was the most epic trip of my life. In today’s episode I’m sharing all the juicy details of my adventures, as well as a general life update since it’s been awhile! As always, thank you for listening & I’m sending so much love! _________________________________ Topics of Discussion: + My epic Thailand adventure + The power of travel & gaining a new perspective + 2025 dreams + A game-changing dietary change I’ve made + My realization on who I can best serve with my work & my upcoming rebrand + Plans for the podcast + My upcoming yoga retreat in ICELAND (October 2025) + And more _________________________________ ICELAND YOGA RETREAT: OCTOBER 18-25 2025 LEARN MORE & SIGN UP HERE This is going to be a once in a lifetime kind of trip. Imagine daily yoga w/ yours truly, seeing the northern lights, exploring natural hot springs like the blue lagoon, hiking in volcano caves & black sand beaches, exploring the cities, nature & markets, beautiful accommodations, horseback riding in the countryside, etc. Link below to learn more & sign up! It’s only $500 to hold your spot & it’s filling up quickly, so act fast if you want to reserve your spot. _________________________________ BRVNDED: Consulting, Branding & Social Media INSTAGRAM WEBSITE _________________________________ Connect with Cortney: Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Website Newsletter _________________________________ To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your REVIEW & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll love these classes!
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4 Ways to Build Unshakable Confidence from Within w/ Cortney Ostrosky
Dec 6, 202400:29:51Tap to summarizeWe live in a world that’s so focused on superficiality & external looks, but it’s undeniable that the most sexy thing you can wear is CONFIDENCE. A woman who’s confident is unstoppable & wildly magnetic. Tune into today’s episode to learn how to build true, unshakable confidence that isn’t dependent on anything external. Topics of Discussion: + What is true confidence & what crushes it + 4 ways to build confidence from within + The difference between confidence & arrogance + The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self + The importance of keeping your word & knowing your core values + The power of authenticity & your actions aligning with your words + And so much more _________________________________ Connect with Cortney: Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Website Newsletter _________________________________ To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your REVIEW & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll love these classes!
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"If you think you're enlightened, try spending a week with your family." - Ram Dass
Nov 26, 202400:27:08Tap to summarizeThe people we love can be our greatest triggers AND teachers. While the holiday season is a magical time of the year full of travel, family & making memories, it can also be stressful, so I created a holiday survival guide with some helpful reminders & practices to keep you grounded & in alignment with your highest self. _________________________________ In this weeks episode we’re not just talking about making a gratitude list (even tho I highly recommend that!) We’re taking it a layer deeper & discussing: + The importance of dropping the spiritual ego + Visualizing any challenging family member as a child, maybe even empathizing with their wounded inner child, with compassion + Dropping the pressure of the holiday’s looking or feeling a certain way + Creating healthy boundaries with family + The power of the breath body connection + & so much more. I hope this episode supports you in tapping into more peace this holiday season! _________________________________ Connect with Cortney: Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Website Newsletter _________________________________ To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your REVIEW & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll love these classes!
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This Communication Framework Transformed My Relationship w/ Cortney Ostrosky
Sep 13, 202400:36:24Tap to summarizeToday Cortney is sharing a simple, yet effective, communication framework that has transformed her relationships. If you want to experience more connection in your relationships & learn how to effectively communicate, this episode is for you. Topics of Discussion: + Her relationship breakthrough & how she broke a pattern that wasn’t serving her + The M.O.V.E. communication framework + Empathy & her journey as an empath + A powerful audio clip featuring Brene Brown + Toxic positivity & spiritual bypassing + And so much more _________________________________ Resources: Listen to Episode 2 featuring Cortney’s mom, Lorraine Hanvey: From McDonald’s to MultiMillions Watch the Brene Brown video HERE _________________________________ Connect with Cortney: Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Website Newsletter _________________________________ To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your REVIEW & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll love these classes!
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“IT’S A PRACTICE” Navigating Social Media, Relationships, Confidence & Beyond w/ Kelsey Young & Cameron Sepulveda
Jul 26, 202401:15:51Tap to summarizeIt was an honor to have these two on the show today! Kelsey & Cameron are 2 career driven females in their early 30’s taking you on a wild ride through their stimulating thoughts, controversial perspectives & unique experiences on their podcast DM for Guestlist. Topics range from the music industry, marketing, social media, entrepreneurship, dating, friendship, societal norms & other thought provoking conversations. They’re lots of fun & love to push the boundaries which makes them great guests for The Unique Way Podcast. Buckle up - this is a good one! _________________________________ Topics of Discussion: + Social Media (projection, insecurities, triggers, criticism, nuance, haters, etc.) + Cortney unpacks a “hate thread” on IG directed at one of her comments + Kelsey & Cameron share their recent experience with pushback on one of their episodes + How to build REAL sustainable confidence & not just chase fleeting dopamine hits + How your social circle & environment effects your personal growth, confidence & overall energy + Why being your most authentic self makes you more polarizing + Taking personal responsibility & accountability + The power of self reflection & self awareness + Dropping the victim mindset & not taking things personally + Discussing the state of men & the fact that culturally they aren’t as encouraged to develop self awareness, emotional intelligence, delve into personal development, etc.. + Masculinity & femininity + The importance of communication in relationships _________________________________ Resources: Listen to Cortney’s episodes on DM FOR GUESTLIST: DM FOR GUESTLIST EPISODE 16: HUMAN DESIGN DM FOR GUESTLIST EPISODE 19: THE PHOTO IS NOT GONNA SLAP Books: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz The Art of Extraordinary Confidence by Dr. Aziz Gazipura _________________________________ Instagram: Connect with Cameron Connect with Kelsey Connect with DM FOR GUESTLIST _________________________________ Connect with Cortney: Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Website Newsletter _________________________________ To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your REVIEW & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll love these classes!
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The Science of Sound w/ Arlyn Ruddy
Jun 28, 202401:09:36Tap to summarizeTopics of Discussion: Arlyn’s story & creative process How to tap into creativity & what blocks it Masculine & feminine energy The healing power of sound vibration & so much more! _________________________________ Connect with Arlyn: WEBSITE SPOTIFY LINK TO NEW SONG “KING” AWAKEN SPANDA INSTAGRAM CREATRIXGIRL INSTAGRAM TIKTOK ELEMENTS HIP HOP EVENT SHEKINAH by GiRL Official Video Arlyn’s Recs: The Joe Rogan Podcast with Terrance Howard Book: The Secret of Light by Walter Russel _________________________________ Connect with Cortney: Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Website Newsletter _________________________________ To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your REVIEW & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll love these classes!
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Stress Less + Live More w/ the CEO of CURED Nutrition Joseph Sheehey
May 24, 202401:07:11Tap to summarizeTopics of Discussion: Josephs story & spoiler alert its POWERFUL How he built CURED nutrition Unpacking at the history of the Cannabis stigma + Changing the narrative on alternative healing The life changing benefits of THC, CBD, cannabis & plant medicine in general The dissonance that comes from inauthenticity The power of radical responsibility Following your intuition, your purpose, who you really want to be & how it’s urgent. This part of the conversation was so powerful & so in alignment with my own beliefs & really why I started this podcast. We talk about how the world needs you & your unique gifts & perspective & how it’s urgent that you follow that inner calling. The importance of pairing your mission, values & message with your business Josephs 10 year vision for CURED & so much more _________________________________ Use discount code CORTNEY to save %15 on your next CURED order. My fav products: Passionfruit Serenity Gummies CBD Salve CBN Night Caps _________________________________ Connect with Joseph: Instagram CURED NUTRITION WTHN Coaching _________________________________ Connect with Cortney: Cortney’s Instagram Unique Way Instagram Website Newsletter _________________________________ To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your REVIEW & send it to hello@cortneyostrosky.com. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll love these classes!
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