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Diamond Within : Finding Joy Through Life’s Challenges

Diamond Within : Finding Joy Through Life’s Challenges

Written by: Courtney Hancock
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Welcome to The Diamond Within, a podcast that dives deep into how to cope with the challenges we face while finding joy in the journey. Each episode will explore insights into shaping mindset and provide a higher perspective on how we view life’s challenges. Courtney uses her experience as a Registered Nurse, Yoga Instructor, wife and mother of 4, as well as her experience through her own challenges with health and shares personal stories and beliefs that will provide new insights into how to deal with life’s most challenging times.Courtney Hancock Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
    May 7 2026

    Ever have days where you go from being Dr. Jekyll to Mr. Hyde? Like you’re two different people? One minute you’re fine, and the next you’re angry, sad, depressed or downright monstrous!!


    How do you endure the rollercoaster? How do you cope with feeling like you’re trapped by a ‘serum’ or beast/ monster inside?


    Courtney shares how she frequently has times where she feels calm and mentally with it to spiraling downward with flare ups related to health issues that make her feel like the proper refined Dr. Jekyll, to the monster Mr. Hyde.

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    13 mins
  • 41: The Ocean of Consciousness
    Apr 15 2026

    The podcast episode features a conversation between Courtney and Jennifer, exploring topics related to Thai yoga, natural wellness, and the ocean of consciousness. They delve into the connection between physiology and consciousness, the journey to stillness, and the impact of stress on the body. Practical steps for healing the nervous system and addressing chronic stress are also discussed. The conversation delves into the themes of acceptance, nurturing, gratitude, self-compassion, awareness, and transformation. It explores the process of refinement and the roller coaster of learning, emphasizing the importance of self-care and the interconnectedness of mind and body.


    Chapters

    1. ​• 00:00 Introduction and Background
    2. • 05:13 Steps to Healing the Nervous System
    3. • 11:10 Challenges and Real-Life Examples
    4. • 27:38 Acceptance and Allowing
    5. • 33:27 Commonality and Boundaries
    6. • 40:35 Self-Compassion and Self-Care
    7. • 50:26 The Process of Refinement
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    52 mins
  • 40: Panic Attack Lessons
    Mar 4 2026

    Have you ever had a panic attack? If you have or know someone that has them, you know they’re scary and feel terrible.


    But what if there’s a hidden lesson? Could something good actually come from one?


    Courtney shares a recent experience and what she learned from it.


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    14 mins
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