Courtney Boyer
Born and raised in coffee country (looking at you, Seattle), Courtney Boyer is passionate about helping others gain clarity in their lives and relationships so they can live more authentically. After marrying her college sweetheart, she began her career in sexuality education and counseling eventually finding her home in coaching and energy work. Throughout her Army husband’s early military medical career, Courtney stayed at home with their three children, connecting and volunteering with other military spouses. Courtney is the founder of Courtney Boyer Coaching Coaching, a speaker, contributing writer, and running enthusiast. She has never strayed from her coffee roots and enjoys meeting new people over a steaming cup of joe (or glass of red wine). Courtney and her family are currently living the OCONUS life in Germany.
When They’re Not Who You Remembered
After a thousand mile road trip, I finally asked my sister the question I wasn’t sure I wanted the answer to, “Do you think she’ll remember who I am?” I held my breath,...
Change Is Hard – Don’t Resist It
“Why do we have to move again?” my 10 year-old asked, demanding an answer.
“Well, because the Army gave us orders to move to Germany,” I calmly explained.
“I’m not going. I refuse to...
Talk to Your Daughters About Their Bodies
There’s a meme that’s been around for a while that says, “How do you talk to girls about their bodies? You don’t!”
When I first saw this, I thought, Heck yeah! Girl power! That’s...
4 Tips to Have More Sex
“Have kids; it’ll do wonders for your sex life,” said absolutely no one ever in the history of the world.
Like most parents, maybe you’re finding yourself in a “rut” sexually with your partner. Or...
Keeping the Spark During Deployment
As a military spouse and sexologist, I get this question a lot: how do you keep the spark during deployment? How do you connect sexually with your partner who’s on a completely different continent?...
Four Ways to Hate the Holidays a Little Less
Like it or not, we are already at that time of year. The time that some refer to as magical. Wonderful. Inspiring, even.
If you find yourself more sympathetic to Mr. Ebenezer Scrooge or anticipate...
10 Free Ways to Feel Better Now
Raise your hand if you've thought any of these:
Don’t even get me started that there’s less than 2 months left of 2021.
Wasn’t this year supposed to be better?
Good night nurse, how much...
The Dreaded Travel Dilemma
There are three major logistical actions for military families:
a PCS (where we move from one duty station to another)
a change of command (leadership changes at place of work)
seasonal travel
All of...
A Tale of Toxic Positivity
I poured the hot water into my paper cup, plopped in a tea bag, and headed to my seat. “Hi, Courtney. So glad you were able to join us,” one of the coordinators cheerfully...
The “B” Word I Won’t Use
“Oh don’t say that word around Courtney,” my friend joked after hearing another mom share about her hectic life.
The mom laughed with confusion. “What word?”
Oh great, I thought. How do I want...
Unbecoming Supermom
Alcohol. Illicit drugs. Those were not my preferred vices. I preferred the socially acceptable one. The one that no one questioned. The one that was rewarded, which of course, fueled my desire for this...
Transparent Parenting: The Day I Scared My Son with my Grief
I knew my friend would be dropping off my son from school any minute. I had to get myself together.
I walked into my bathroom, slowly lifted my head to the mirror and began to...