Finding Spirit: A Journey of Wellness with Cortney Ostroskey

In this inspiring episode of The Little Impolite Podcast, Deevo
is joined by the multifaceted Cortney Ostroskey, a 1000+ hour
certified Yoga Teacher, Lululemon Legacy Ambassador,
International Retreat Leader, Human Design Reader,
Massage/Bodywork/Stretch Therapist, Women's Empowerment Coach,
and co-founder of Spirit NOW. Courtney is also the host of the
Unique Way Podcast, sharing her passion for wellness and personal
development with the world.


Dive deep into Cortney's life journey as she opens up about her
experiences and the wisdom she's gained along the way. Engage in
thought-provoking discussions on offbeat topics related to
wellness, personal growth, and the often controversial issues in
the industry.


Don't miss this fascinating conversation that unveils the power
of wellness, empowerment, and embracing our unique paths. Tune in
to discover the insights and inspiration that can help transform
your own journey toward self-discovery and holistic well-being.





Key Timestamps


Personal journey of self-discovery
[00:01:48] Deevo shares his personal journey of
self-discovery after his divorce and how he was introduced to
self-exploration and spirituality.


Books that influenced Deevo
[00:04:13] Deevo talks about two books that were
fundamental in his journey of self-exploration: Conversations
with God by Neale Donald Walsch and When Things Fall Apart by
Pema Chödrön.


Introduction and Guest Introduction
[00:07:23] Deevo introduces the episode and his
guest, Cortney Ostroskey, and discusses his personal journey of
self-discovery.


Do Hard Things [00:10:03] Cortney shares
her philosophy of "do hard things, have an easy life" and the
importance of getting out of one's comfort zone.


Masculine and Feminine Power
[00:13:39] Deevo and Cortney discuss the balance
between masculine and feminine power and how it relates to their
personal experiences and upbringing.


Balance of Masculine and Feminine Energies
[00:15:19] Discussion on the importance of
balancing masculine and feminine energies in life and how it
affects personal growth.


Self-Awareness and Ego
[00:17:29] Importance of self-awareness in
recognizing and managing one's ego, and how it affects personal
freedom and mental health.


Taking Personal Responsibility
[00:20:53] Discussion on the importance of taking
personal responsibility for one's energy and reactions, and how
it leads to personal freedom and mental health.


Handling Triggers [00:23:21] Deevo and
Cortney discuss how to respond to triggers, including not taking
things personally and not creating stories about situations.


Responding to Offense [00:25:00] Deevo asks
Cortney how she responds to offensive comments, and Speaker 1
discusses the importance of self-awareness and non-attachment.


Practical Tactics for Being Triggered
[00:28:08] Deevo asks Cortney about her practical
tactics for handling triggers, including getting out of her head,
focusing on her body, and tapping into her breath and
parasympathetic nervous system.


Self-awareness and dropping the ego
[00:31:17] Importance of getting out of your head,
self-awareness, and dropping the ego to avoid drama and
suffering.


Living a life of service [00:32:16] The
self-help world can become self-indulgent and self-centered,
leading to unfulfillment. Living a life of service can bring more
meaning and purpose.


Journey of self-discovery
[00:35:00] Cortney Ostroskey's journey from being a
rebel to discovering yoga, becoming a successful yoga teacher and
coach, hitting a wall, and finding a new direction through
faith-based embodiment.


Emotional Intelligence [00:48:17] The
importance of emotional intelligence in relationships and how it
is lacking in our society, especially among men.


Jesus' Mystical Education
[00:57:33] Discussion of Jesus' education in
mysticism and the intentional removal of female apostles from the
Bible.