the

COURAGEOUS

life

A podcast hosted by Joshua Steinfeldt that invites you into a deep conversation about finding the courage to pursue what matters most in life, work, and love.

THOUGHT-PROVOKING INTERVIEWS


Soulful conversations about living, leading, and loving well with some of the most inspiring thinkers, researchers, and doers of our time.

INSPIRING
STORIES

SERIES LAUNCH APRIL 2024


Everyday heroes and helpers share their stories of spreading more hope, kindness, love, and courage. 

PRACTICES FOR
LIVING WELL


Free guided practices and meditations for growing courage, enhancing wellbeing, and finding fulfillment.

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learning to live well, together

I’m grateful to share in authentic conversations, courageous spaces, and soulful storytelling with some of the leading experts, thinkers, and doers of our time. Thank you, friends.

Special thanks to Matt Donner
Executive Producer of The Courageous Life

Since 2018 Matt has written and composed all of the original music for the podcast, the Courageous Life trailer, and the on-demand practices. Without him, none of this would have been possible. Thank you for helping to bring this work into the world Matt. I am forever grateful for your partnership.

ABOUT MATT

Matthew Patrick Donner is a film composer, photographer, filmmaker, and podcast producer in California.

He brings his decade of experience in the film industry to the world of podcasting through original music, audio engineering, and storytelling. He recognizes podcasts foster unique, long-form, organic environments, creating a platform to share ideas and tell stories.

By collaborating with hosts to support their respective missions—whether mindfulness, business, or exploring new technologies—Matthew seeks to enrich lives through helping build and sustain meaningful shows. Since 2018 Matt has served as the Executive Producer of The Courageous Life podcast—an ongoing exploration of what it means to live well.