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Comeback Files

Real stories of courage & reinvention

Hosted by Becky Wilcox · New episodes daily

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Why Starting Over at Forty Feels Different Than at Twenty | Comeback Files

Oct 21, 2026 · 8 min

Starting over at forty feels fundamentally different than starting over at twenty, and this episode explores why that shift in perspective is both a burden and a liberation. Host Becky Wilcox dissects the 'gravity' of midlife reinvention…

The Quiet Power of Returning a Shopping Cart to the Corral | Comeback Files

Oct 20, 2026 · 8 min

In this episode of Comeback Files, host Courteney MacDonald explores the profound psychological and spiritual significance of a mundane daily ritual: returning a shopping cart to the corral. This narrative reframes a simple act of civic…

The Quiet Power of Keeping Promises No One Else Knows About | Comeback Files

Oct 19, 2026 · 6 min

In this episode of Comeback Files, host Courteney MacDonald explores the profound impact of keeping private promises to oneself. This narrative is designed for individuals seeking personal growth, emotional healing, and resilience without…

Why Writing Letters You Never Send Is the bravest thing you'll do today | Comeback Files

Oct 18, 2026 · 8 min

In this episode of Comeback Files, host Courteney MacDonald explores the profound therapeutic power of writing letters you never intend to send. This practice is presented not as an act of aggression or manipulation, but as a radical form…

Fear vs Intuition: How to Tell Them Apart When You're Stuck | Comeback Files

Oct 17, 2026 · 9 min

In this episode of Comeback Files, host Courteney MacDonald explores the critical distinction between fear and intuition, a skill essential for anyone feeling stuck in their personal or professional life. Many people mistake the loud…

Learning to Sit With Discomfort During a Long Silence | Comeback Files

Oct 16, 2026 · 9 min

In this episode of Comeback Files, host Sherri Ruane explores the profound and often terrifying experience of living through a period of professional or personal silence. This guide is designed for anyone who feels broken because nothing…

The Courage to Quit: Why Ending Projects Frees Your Soul | Comeback Files

Oct 11, 2026 · 11 min

In this episode of Comeback Files, host Sophie Fergus explores the profound emotional liberation that comes from having the courage to quit projects that no longer serve you. This conversation is essential for creative professionals…

The Quiet Courage of Forgiving Those Who Never Say Sorry | Comeback Files

Oct 10, 2026 · 10 min

In this episode of Comeback Files, host Courteney MacDonald explores the profound and often difficult concept of forgiving those who never apologize. This inspirational story is designed for anyone feeling stuck in the emotional limbo of…

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