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1278: What Every Adult Needs to Hear From the Next Generation Aug 19, 2026 01:46:52 "Before you try to tell your kid what to do, you've got to look at yourself. You've got to really reflect on the things that you're doing." In this episode, Heather sits down with two remarkable young adults who have been part of her life in different ways: her 21-year-old son, Logan, and Brooklyn, a longtime family friend she's had the privilege of watching grow into adulthood. Woven together wit

1277: Inside a Psilocybin Retreat: What to Expect & How It Changes You | with Eddy Tony Aug 12, 2026 42:49 "Living life from a different perspective heals the past and also paves the way for the future as well." In this episode, Heather and Eddy Tony explore what it really means to heal, not by becoming someone new, but by integrating the parts of yourself you've spent years trying to outrun. This conversation challenges the idea that transformation comes from a single breakthrough or magic solution, i

1276: What My Three Boys [13, 16, 21] Forced Me to Stop Doing Recently Aug 5, 2026 36:49 "You cannot make an impact on anybody unless you are willing to change your internal ecosystem." In this episode, Heather challenges some of the most deeply rooted assumptions about parenting, leadership, and what it really means to prepare our children for adulthood, especially our boys. She takes an honest look at the emotional dynamics between men and women, how dependence is often learned rath

1275: What Happens When Your Soul Aligns With Your Life With Corey Colwell Jul 29, 2026 01:01:20 "We should not be listening to things outside of us. Your body is telling you what you need." In this episode, Heather and Corey Colwell explore what happens when life forces you to stop long enough to hear the messages your body has been trying to communicate all along. Through a remarkable story that begins with a coyote bite at two years old and winds through years of health challenges, motherh

1274: [Life Update] I Outgrew My Pain (& It Hurt Like a B!+CH to Let It Go) Jul 22, 2026 55:44 "Not everything your body is telling you is a symptom that needs to be fixed. Sometimes it's grief." In this episode, Heather shares a deeply personal reflection on what happens when you outgrow the pain, patterns, and identities that once helped you survive but no longer support where you're going. She explores the uncomfortable process of letting go of old stories, relationships, expectations, a

1273: Hyper-Independence Is Keeping Women Stuck With Kelly Hubbell Jul 15, 2026 50:01 "You're breaking generational patterns by having the capacity to be present with your kids because you're not snappy, angry, and frustrated." In this episode, Heather and Kelly Hubbell challenge one of the most deeply ingrained beliefs many women carry: that doing it all is required to be a good mother. This conversation reframes asking for help as a leadership skill that allows you to reclaim you

1272: Is It Your Partner or Your Inability to Be Radically Honest? Jul 8, 2026 01:00:40 "Both parties have to show up to the same conversation, and you have to do emotionally uncomfortable things in order to grow." In this episode, Heather and her husband, Bryan, explore what it really takes to build a strong partnership when life, health, finances, and everyday stress begin testing the foundation beneath it. Through an honest conversation about communication, leadership, emotional r

1271: Why Executive Functioning Matters More Than Grades With Mike McLeod Jul 1, 2026 46:42 "The only way to build executive functions is through relationships and experiences. Not worksheets, not lectures, not in the classroom." In this episode, Heather and Mike McLeod dive into the growing conversation around ADHD, executive functioning, screen dependency, and the alarming reality of the youth mental health crisis unfolding right in front of us. This conversation challenges many of the

1270: When Therapy Turns Into Avoidance Jun 24, 2026 31:10 "There comes a time and a place when you're over intellectualizing, and you are actually trying to dig for problems. It's a self-fulfilling prophecy." In this episode, Heather explores the uncomfortable space between knowing something needs to change and actually being willing to change it. For high-performing women, that gap is often filled with overthinking, fixing, researching, controlling, and

1269: The Resistance Between You and the Life You Desire With Renée Warren Jun 17, 2026 31:16 "The more you face these moments of resistance, the easier it gets because you know what to expect of yourself on the other side of it." In this episode, Heather and Renée Warren dive into the uncomfortable reality that, whether you're building a business, growing a personal brand, redefining yourself beyond motherhood, or pursuing a more aligned life, there comes a point where you have to decide

1268: A Fed Soul Raises Motivated, Independent Adults Jun 10, 2026 46:08 "If you're not willing to fail, you won't have the emotional capacity to watch your children fail." In this episode, Heather digs into the very uncomfortable reality that many women are overmothering, overnurturing, and overcompensating in ways that steal their children's ability to become motivated and productive adults. This conversation dives into the delicate balance between nurturing and en

1267: The Hidden Habits Disrupting Your Sleep and Hormones With Ciara Foy Jun 3, 2026 01:00:25 "When you put the time and effort into your sleep, it really does pay a massive ROI in your life." In this episode, Heather and Ciara Foy unpack the physical, hormonal, and emotional shifts that leave so many middle-aged women anxious, burned out, unable to sleep, and disconnected from themselves and their lives. This conversation goes far beyond sleep hygiene and hormones, exploring the deeper pa

1266: Your Teen Is Not Being Difficult; They're Being Honest May 27, 2026 34:42 "If a child is being difficult, they're showing you their honest parts. They're showing you the parts of themselves that are struggling." In this episode, Heather explores the friction that comes from holding responsibility for yourself and others while learning to stop controlling what was never yours to carry in the first place. This conversation moves through grief, fear, honesty, emotional r

1265: The Body Keeps Score and Sets Boundaries With Laura Wieck May 20, 2026 42:36 "Embodiment is the wisdom that comes through from the state you're in." In this episode, Heather and Laura Wieck explore what it really means to live embodied, not as another perfectionist performance, but as a practice of honesty, presence, and listening to the wisdom already alive inside you. Through the lens of parenting a child with autism and the unraveling of old identities, this conversatio

1264: The Day My Calendar Stopped Working: Raising a Neurodivergent Kid When You're Used to Winning May 13, 2026 24:42 "No productivity hack, no energetic management tips or tricks are going to be able to solve an identity collapse." In this episode, Heather dives into the thing high-performing women are actually afraid to say out loud: the very traits that made them successful, performance, optimization, control, fixing, and achieving, are the exact traits that make them "worse" mothers to a neurodivergent child.

1263: [Case Study] The Discipline of Becoming Someone You Trust With Tara Morse May 6, 2026 41:09 "The work is never done. You just become a different version of yourself." In this Case Study episode, Heather and Tara Morse dig into how she built her practice by following a path that didn't always make sense to others and navigating skepticism while staying anchored in what she knew was right for her. This conversation moves beyond surface-level change and into the real work: learning to shift

1262: Feeling Good Is Your Birthright (So Why Aren't You Living Like It?) Apr 29, 2026 49:17 "When you start to feed your soul, that's like the invisible medicine that you didn't even know you needed." The version of your life where things feel cleaner, clearer, and more aligned isn't on the other side of doing more, fixing yourself, or finally getting everything "right." It's on the other side of raising your standard for how you're willing to feel and choosing, moment by moment, to come

1261: What Happens When Women Don't Feed Their Ambition With Alexis Dean Apr 22, 2026 54:08 "When I find myself going back to that reactivity mode or older way of thinking, I have to step back and ask, 'What do I really want?'" In this episode, Heather and Alexis Dean explore what it really means to take ownership of your ambition, your emotional world, and the desires you keep pushing aside. The things that irritate or trigger you aren't random; they're signals pointing directly to wher

1260: The Skill Set No One Taught You That Will Determine Your Future Success Apr 15, 2026 33:07 "The world needs soft skills. We're now living in a time where it is no longer a privilege to learn these skills; it's a requirement." In this episode, Heather unpacks why the people who will actually thrive aren't the ones with the most technical "hard" skills, but the ones who know how to think, feel, communicate, sell, and create at a higher level. Because in a world where information is cheap

1259: [Case Study] Stepping Out of Chaos as a Comfort Zone With Melissa Apa Apr 8, 2026 40:09 "You see this dissonance between the current you and the past you or other people, and the only gap across the bridge is action and implementation." There's a moment when you realize the life you're living and the life you actually want are no longer aligned, and no amount of thinking, planning, or hoping is going to close that gap for you. In this episode, Heather and Melissa Apa explore that ten

1258: Becoming the Buffalo: Moving Through Resistance Instead of Avoiding It Apr 1, 2026 30:22 "If a buffalo is willing to go into something that it knows is going to suck, the emotionally uncomfortable storm, it knows the storm will pass faster." In this episode, Heather gets honest about what it actually takes to move forward when you're standing at the edge of change, and every part of you wants to stall out. This conversation explores the invisible weight we carry, the addiction to cons

1257: What Happens When You Stop Performing "Good" With Laurie Wintonick Mar 25, 2026 45:12 "I don't have to fall into the drama and the nonsense and everything else, and I can take all the amazing things I'm learning and come into a new season." For many women, being "good" means holding everything together for everyone else. But at some point, the question begins to surface: When did good enough become good enough? In this episode, Heather and Laurie Wintonick explore what it really lo

1256: How a Deeply Spiritual, Intuitive Woman Built a Multiple 7-Figure Company (Without Selling Her Soul) Mar 18, 2026 29:22 "If you can own that you are the issue, then you can own that you have ownership over your calendar. You're just getting in your own way, and you're letting your brain win." In this episode, Heather digs into the reality that burnout doesn't happen overnight. It builds over the years through the emotional weight we carry (often not even our own), the expectations we place on ourselves, and the sub

1255: Buying Back Your Time to Create More Space for Intentional Joy With Christine Landis Mar 11, 2026 37:21 "Having the freedom to decide this is what I choose to do now or another time, that to me is that time-rich feeling." In this episode, Heather and Christine Landis gently (and sometimes unapologetically) challenge the way we think about productivity, responsibility, and the stories we tell ourselves about success. Together, they unpack the invisible labor so many women carry, the exhaustion of dec

1254: How to Return Home to Yourself Through Energy Management and Deeper Trust Mar 4, 2026 24:14 "If you just trusted people a little bit more, you would have more time, you would have more energy, and you could return home to yourself." We live in a culture that rewards fixing, striving, and holding everything together, yet the truth is that many women are exhausted not from doing too little but from carrying too much that was never theirs to hold. In this episode, Heather explores what happ

1253: Marketing Your Business Without Abandoning Yourself or Wasting Money With Jess Shirra Feb 25, 2026 58:14 "Marketing is required in any business, and the marketing landscape is constantly changing. You have to evolve with it." In this episode, Heather and Jess Shirra break down what it actually looks like to evolve with the marketing landscape without burning yourself out or throwing money at strategies that don't move the needle in your unique business. This is a real conversation about the identity

1252: Emotional Endurance and The Art of Not Quitting or Abandoning Yourself Feb 18, 2026 25:31 "If you choose to quit and run away, you're 100% guaranteed to not get the result that you came for." In this episode, Heather shares an honest conversation about emotional endurance, how it's not the "hustle-hard, push-through" version we've been sold, and why it's important to stay with yourself when things get uncomfortable, inconvenient, or uncertain. She unpacks why reinvention often stalls o

1251: Respect Over Control and Rethinking Emotional Growth for Men With Chris Cullen Feb 11, 2026 56:08 "A lot of good things happen when we grab control of that space between our first in our second thought. There's a lot of gifts that come from just taking agency back over your own thoughts before you act." What happens when we stop trying to manage emotions and start taking responsibility for the space between reaction and choice? In this episode, Heather and Chris Cullen explore a deeper, more g

1250: The Decisions You Avoid Are Costing You and Shaping Your Identity Feb 4, 2026 25:53 "Who you are when you have to make an emotionally uncomfortable decision says everything about how quickly you will get results." In this episode, Heather shares a grounded, no-bypass conversation about decision-making when your nervous system is activated, clarity feels unavailable, and quitting would be easier than staying in it. She unpacks why decision fatigue isn't about doing too much, but a

1249: The One Thing That Changes Everything (If You Let It) With Jay Papasan Jan 28, 2026 48:11 "Almost everybody will overestimate how much they can grow in one year. At the same time, they underestimate how much they can grow in five." In this episode, Heather talks with Jay Papasan about why doing more isn't the answer, how relentless productivity can actually work against you, and what happens when you commit to the one thing that truly matters. This is a conversation about focus as a sk

1248: Designing a Life That Travels: The Real Logistics Behind Our Family's 3-Month Relocation Jan 21, 2026 52:46 "What happens when you talk about the things that you want to do is people start to make connections for you. And this is exactly what happened and what has enhanced this year's experience." In this episode, Heather explores what happens when we stop waiting for the perfect moment and start choosing courage instead. This isn't a travel highlight reel; it's a behind-the-scenes look at how Heather a

1247: The Hidden Cost of Clutter on Your Focus, Energy, and Peace With Katy Wells Jan 14, 2026 50:16 "At the end of the day, our brains are wired to crave peace and order, and our outer environments can mirror our inner environment, or vice versa." In this episode, Heather sits down with Katy Wells to explore overconsumption and overcommitment, as well as the many forms of clutter that quietly erode our patience, focus, and presence. Many women find themselves struggling to concentrate or feeling

1246: The More Responsibility You Have, the Lighter You Should Feel Jan 7, 2026 56:14 "I put myself in situations where I didn't have a back door and couldn't run away from myself. The natural consequence was that I felt lighter, and I'm finishing the year more proud of myself than I've ever been, with more confidence." In this episode, Heather guides you through her unique process for creating a personalized, focused plan for 2026 that brings real lightness into your life. But tha

1245: The Truth About College and Teaching Teens Success Skills With Hannah Maruyama Dec 31, 2025 01:17:45 "Success is your child getting what they want out of life, including who they want to be and how they want to be." College is rarely the right next step for our kids, yet parents are so bought into this outdated view of education and success. In this episode, Heather sits down with Degree Free founder, Hannah Maruyama, to unpack the best ways to support our teens in building skills that help them

1244: 6 Books You're Going to Want to Buy, Read, and Take Seriously in 2026 Dec 24, 2025 14:37 "I'm a fan of quality versus quantity and reading one book all year, but mastering everything that you have learned in that book." In this episode, Heather shares her top six books for growing as a parent, business owner, and person in 2026. But these aren't just any old books to add to your stack; they're the books she keeps on hand to read and reread because they're a wealth of knowledge and ins

1243: How to Navigate Money, Marriage, and Shared Ambition With Douglas and Heather Boneparth Dec 17, 2025 39:00 "Money is one of those things that people just consider as an afterthought. The older you get and the more responsibilities you have, you start to realize money is a tool, and it's required for health and happiness." In this episode, Heather sits down with Douglas and Heather Boneparth to dig into the often uncomfortable but wholly necessary work of talking about finances with your partner. Togeth

1242: 3 Ways We Make Life Shorter Than It Needs to Be (And How to Change It) Dec 10, 2025 22:31 "I understand that if I'm too comfortable, it's time to grow. Because if I'm not growing, I'm dying. And if I'm dying, I'm going to live a miserable life." In this episode, Heather reflects on three big lessons she's learned over the last 12 years since her cancer diagnosis, exploring the significance of facing fears, recognizing triggers as opportunities for growth, and the importance of self-ref

1241: The Unexpected Ways Resistance and Shame Help Us Grow With Tracy Matthews Dec 3, 2025 01:02:06 "When resistance is coming up, it's just trying to show you something, and it's an area in your life that can be healed, that can stretch you, that can put you in a position and in an opportunity for you to step into what's next for you." In this episode, Heather sits down with Tracy Matthews to dig into how we master resistance, find the courage to move toward our big visions, and cultivate a mo

1240: Why I'm Leaving for 3 Months and Facing the Resistance That Comes With It Nov 26, 2025 26:34 "What if there's nothing to fix? What if your resistance is the invitation to the growth you're seeking." In this deeply personal solo episode, Heather returns to her podcasting roots, speaking straight from the heart in a unfiltered reflection on emotional resistance, parenting teenagers, and choosing joy even when it's uncomfortable. Sharing the behind-the-scenes of her family's bold decision

1239: Investing for Women in Their 40s Who Feel Behind with Tess Waresmith Nov 19, 2025 51:34 "You can't talk about living your best life without talking about money and you can't talk about money without facing what you're afraid to feel." In this episode, Heather sits down with Tess Waresmith for a powerful and emotionally honest conversation about death, money, and the stories we carry around both. From end-of-life planning to modern parenting and breaking financial cycles, they dig in

1238: From Breadwinner Burnout to Feeling Calm and Spacious Nov 12, 2025 01:07:45 "You are the keystone and when you learn to reverse engineer how you want to feel, both at home and in your work, this is where the magic happens." This solo episode is a live workshop where Heather takes you behind the scenes of her signature Time and Energy Audit process. If you've been living in chronic survival mode, running on empty, or stuck in the identity of being "the one who can do it a

1237: Teaching Kids/Young Adults About Money with Kimberly Tara Nov 5, 2025 01:05:19 "A well-resourced woman will change the world. But first, she has to stop outsourcing her financial power." This episode goes deep into the emotional discomfort that comes with money: how we manage it, avoid it, fear it, and finally take ownership of it. Heather is joined by financial educator Kimberly Tara for an eye-opening conversation that covers everything from entrepreneurship and emotional

1236: A Candid Talk with My 20-Year-Old Son | What Grown-Ups Get Wrong About Growing Up Oct 29, 2025 01:15:59 In this deeply honest episode, Heather sits down with her 20-year-old son, Logan, for a no-filters conversation about growing up, letting go, and what it really takes to find yourself in a noisy, pressure-filled world. From moving out on his own to navigating burnout, identity, and purpose, Logan shares what young adults are actually thinking and what parents often get wrong. Together, they unpac

1235: What Parenting and Team Management Have in Common with Julie Cole Oct 22, 2025 31:41 "Healthy birds leave the nest and strong leaders know when to let go." In this refreshingly candid episode, Heather sits down with Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel's Labels and mother of six, for a real-deal conversation on parenting, leadership, and letting go of guilt. From building a wildly successful company while raising a big family to advocating for psychological safety in the workplace and

1234: Reclaim 10 Hours: How to Put Your Soul Back on the Calendar Oct 15, 2025 52:00 "Busy isn't a badge of honor. Busy is debt. The real work is learning how to buy back your time and energy so you can actually feel alive." In this live-recorded episode, Heather shares how to reclaim 10+ hours a week through her Energetic Time Management process. Instead of tips and tricks, you'll learn a practical framework to uncover what really matters, move through resistance, and put your so

1233: Big Kids, Bigger Feelings: Navigating Defiance, Meltdowns & Anxiety with Alyssa Blask Campbell Oct 8, 2025 39:49 "It's not our job to remove every obstacle from our children's path. It's our job to walk with them through it." In this conversation, Heather sits down with Alyssa Black Campbell, author of Big Kids, Bigger Feelings, for a powerful discussion on emotional safety, nervous system regulation, and what kids really need to thrive at home and in the classroom. They explore the myth of middle childhood

1232: [LIFE UPDATE] The Courage To Be Yourself (and Redefining Failure) Oct 1, 2025 15:06 "It's amazing how your energy comes back when you fight for it." In this vulnerable solo episode, Heather shares a raw and reflective update on life, leadership, and the lessons she witnessed firsthand at her recent mentor and team retreat. Including what happened when her community stepped into a guided psilocybin experience without her. She opens up about the difference between living in your li

1231: The Power Pause: When Professional Women Pause Their Career with Neha Ruch Sep 24, 2025 40:00 What if success didn't have to look like climbing the ladder or doing it all at once? In this episode, Heather is joined by the founder of The Power Pause and author of The Power Pause, Neha Ruch. Together, they unpack the societal narratives that make ambitious women fear slowing down and why pressing pause doesn't mean giving up. This is a conversation about reclaiming your agency, reframing amb

1230: 7 & 8-Figure Time & Energy RICH Growth Sep 17, 2025 01:21:50 In this solo episode, Heather reflects on what she'd do differently as she embarks on a new business venture with time, energy, and sustainability at the center. This isn't another 'hustle harder' talk. It's a candid conversation about how to build 7 and 8 figure impact without sacrificing your health, your family, or your soul. Whether you're running a business, raising humans, or both, this epi

1229: From Proving You're Good to Being Fully Alive with Elise Loehnen Sep 10, 2025 51:39 In this episode, Heather sits down with Elise Loehnen, New York Times bestselling author of On Our Best Behavior, to unpack what it really means to break free from the pressure to be "good" and start living from a place of wholeness. Together, they explore how generational and cultural conditioning shapes women's roles, the emotional cost of over functioning, and how to rewrite the stories we've b

1228: Boundaries That Build Respect in My Marriage Sep 3, 2025 01:05:45 What does it really take to stay connected in marriage while raising a family, running a household, and navigating the emotional ups and downs of everyday life? In this episode, Heather sits down with her husband Bryan for an honest conversation about partnership, communication, and boundaries inside a real relationship. Together, they pull back the curtain on what it looks like to grow individual

1227: What a Tumor Taught Her About Speaking Up, Showing Up & Deep Self Trust with Lily Walla Aug 27, 2025 37:50 "She's so strong." That's what people say when a woman holds it all together on the outside but what happens when she's quietly suffering inside? In this episode, Heather sits down with entrepreneur and mother Lily Walla, the founder + CEO of Auggie, for a conversation about the stories women often don't tell—the health scares, the quiet fears, the identity crises, and the hidden rage that shapes

1226: 3 boundaries I'm Putting In Place Before My Kids Start School Aug 20, 2025 41:10 If you're feeling the urge to hit the reset button as your family transitions into fall, this episode is for you. Heather is pulling back the curtain on how she's personally re-evaluating her time, energy, and money boundaries and how you can do the same without guilt, shame, or overwhelm. This isn't about setting rigid rules or reinventing your whole life from scratch. It's about refinement, alig

1225: Stoic Empathy with Shermin Kruse Aug 14, 2025 41:19 What if empathy wasn't about absorbing everyone's emotions but about leading with heart and boundaries? In this episode, Heather sits down with Shermin Kruse for a powerful and timely conversation about stoic empathy, emotional discomfort, and the messy middle between caring deeply and protecting your energy. They explore the spectrum of empathy; from burnout and people-pleasing to disconnection a

1224. [LIFE UPDATE] He Moved Across the Country… and I Didn't Break Aug 6, 2025 27:35 The older your kids get, the more they need you. Not for rides to soccer practice or packed lunches, but for leadership, boundaries, and emotional presence. In this life update, Heather pulls back the curtain on a summer filled with big transitions, personal growth, and hard choices. From her oldest son moving across the country on short notice, to restructuring her business and team, to dialing i

1223: How Motherhood Became Her Breaking Point and Her Greatest Business Transformation with Alyson Caffrey Jul 30, 2025 48:16 What if success doesn't have to cost you everything? In this weeks episode, Heather sits down with author and entrepreneur Alyson Caffrey to talk about the unseen emotional labor of being "the strong one." From the moment she checked in with clients after giving birth to her first child, Alyson began questioning the cultural narratives that taught her to grind, produce, and prove her worth no matt

1222: Reclaiming Confidence, Health and Strength with Adriana Mastronardi Jul 21, 2025 35:46 What does it really look like to reclaim your power after years of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and putting everyone else first? In this episode, Heather sits down with educator, coach, and mother Adriana Mastronardi to explore the transformation that begins the moment a woman stops asking for permission. From redefining fun and food to building a thriving business and becoming the breadwinner

1221: Revolutionizing Education: From Bored Kids to Passionate Learners with MacKenzie Price Jul 16, 2025 40:13 "I don't want to watch my kids play the same game I had to play growing up." What happens when a mom watches her bright, curious daughters slowly lose their love of learning in traditional school? MacKenzie Price didn't just complain she revolutionized education entirely. In this powerful conversation, MacKenzie shares how she went from frustrated parent to education innovator, creating Alpha Scho

1220: You're Not Stuck, You're Avoiding a Decision. Here's How to Move Through Resistance Naturally Jul 9, 2025 19:03 If you've been telling yourself you're stuck, overwhelmed, or waiting for clarity… this one's for you. In this episode, Heather unpacks the illusion of "stuckness" and how it's often a sign of avoidance, not incapacity. Drawing parallels between human emotion and the laws of nature, she explains why resistance to discomfort is the very thing holding us back from growth and how we can reclaim our e

1219: I Didn't Need More Strategy, I Needed More Capacity with Jessica Marx Jul 2, 2025 33:11 "I realized I didn't need more strategy... I needed more capacity." What happens when your business is thriving, but you feel like you're barely surviving? In this episode, Heather sits down with entrepreneur and mother Jessica Marx for a raw conversation about burnout, buying back your time, and learning to lead at home the same way you lead in your company. Jessica shares how her son's neurodive

1218: Life Update: The Emotional Cost of Receiving Support (and Why I'm Still Doing It Anyway) Jun 25, 2025 22:07 What if the resistance you feel to receiving support isn't about money—but about the stories you've been carrying that aren't even yours? In this raw, unfiltered solo episode recorded while walking the streets of Kelowna, BC on Father's Day, Heather gets radically honest about her journey with receiving support, hiring help, and dismantling what it means to be a "strong, independent woman." Listen

1217: The Conversations You're Avoiding Are Draining You with Dr. Ashley Blackington Jun 18, 2025 44:43 We all say we want support. But are we really ready to receive it? In this episode, Heather sits down with Dr. Ashley Blackington to talk about the invisible load modern women carry, especially those who are caregiving, leading, and over-functioning in every area of life. From burnout to decision fatigue, this conversation unpacks what it actually looks like to take your power back in emotionally

1216: The Grief I Didn't Expect After My Grandchild Was Born with Kellie Hamilton Jun 16, 2025 35:06 No one tells you that joy and grief can live in the same moment, especially when you become a grandmother. In this powerful conversation, Heather sits down with Kellie Hamilton to unpack the emotional transition of watching your daughter become a mother. What begins as pride can unexpectedly stir up loss, identity shifts, and a quiet grief that no one warns you about. Together, Heather and Kellie

1215: You Know What You Want, So Why Don't You Have It? Jun 11, 2025 33:59 "You don't need more information—you need the courage to act." Knowing what you want is easy. Doing the work to get there? That's where most people quit. In this episode, Heather breaks down the real reason your bigger vision isn't gaining traction and it's not your schedule, your family, or your lack of time. From perfectionism to procrastination to the myth of waiting for the right moment, Heath

1214: What Psychedelic Therapy Taught Me About Trauma, Grief, and Trust with Andrea Owen Jun 4, 2025 43:57 What if talk therapy isn't enough to move the trauma that's been stuck in your body for decades? In this episode, Heather sits down with Andrea Owen—author, speaker, and long-time recovery advocate—to talk about psychedelic therapy, self-trust, and why she made the controversial decision to try ketamine after 13 years of sobriety. Listen in as they explore: 🩶 Why Andrea chose ketamine therapy afte

1213: How to Create Connection With Your Teen This Summer May 28, 2025 26:44 Summer is here, and if you're dreading the potential for power struggles, mood swings, and disconnection with your teenager, this episode is essential. Heather shares her tried-and-true framework for creating genuine connection with your teens—not just during summer break, but all year long. Listen in as Heather breaks down how to: 🩶Trade control for curiosity by learning how to ask the right ques

1212: From Self-Abandonment to Self-Authority: Lead Like You Mean It with Renée Warren May 21, 2025 34:48 What happens when you realize the life you've built is running on self-abandonment? In this episode, Heather sits down with Renee Warren to talk about what it really takes to stop people-pleasing, honor your boundaries, and lead yourself from a place of truth instead of performance. Listen in as they explore: 🩶 The unlearning required to stop playing the "good girl" 🩶 Why drowning in responsibilit

1211: Leading With Self-Trust: Sharla's Journey as a Dentist After Diagnosis [Client Case Study] May 19, 2025 36:15 What if the thing that disrupts your life is also the thing that returns you home to yourself? In this episode, Heather talks with Sharla Aaronson mother, Biologic Dentist in Fort Collins, Colorado (https://www.alive-dental.com) about how her daughter's hearing loss diagnosis changed her forever and what it really looks like to return to yourself in the middle of success, motherhood, and burnout.

1210: What It Takes to Reach Financial Freedom with Farnoosh Torabi May 14, 2025 39:37 Your fear of wanting more money isn't about greed, it's rooted in the outdated stories you've inherited. In this episode, Heather sits down with Farnoosh Torabi, financial expert and host of the So Money podcast, to unpack the emotional blocks that keep women from owning their wealth and ambition. Listen in as they explore: 🩶 The cultural narratives that make women question their desire for mon

1209: The Sandwich Generation: How to Thrive While Caring for Your Parents and Kids May 7, 2025 27:57 Are you feeling stretched thin between aging parents and growing kids? In this solo episode, Heather opens up about navigating life in a multigenerational home while protecting her identity, energy, and emotional health along the way. Listen in as she shares: 🩶 How she uses family triggers as portals for healing, not self-abandonment 🩶 The mindset shift that helped her stop carrying what isn't

1208: From Communist Romania to Wealth Mentor: How Juliana's Story Shaped Her Money Philosophy May 1, 2025 45:22 "I remember lining up for bread with my mom when we were little... There's just such a dichotomy between what happened outside our home and what happened inside." In this powerful episode, Heather sits down with Juliana Uto, a wealth mentor who shares her remarkable journey from growing up in communist Romania to becoming a financial freedom expert helping women build generational wealth. Listen

1207: Trust Your Intuition: How Shannon Jenkins Transformed Crisis into Purpose Apr 23, 2025 31:43 Have you ever experienced a moment of clarity that completely shifted your life's direction? In this powerful episode, Shannon Jenkins shares her journey from surviving a toxic relationship to creating a thriving business helping others find their authentic voice and overcome the fear of public speaking. Whether you're navigating a major life transition, struggling to find your authentic voice,

1206: [LIFE UPDATE] Choosing Joy When The World Feels Broken Apr 16, 2025 25:29 How to Fight Like Hell to Feel Alive in a World That Keeps Telling You To Stay Broken. Expose the Cultural Gaslighting: that tells women they're "too much" for wanting more—when in reality, they're just waking up to their power. Redefine the Fight: how to pursue what sets your soul on fire without falling into burnout, guilt, or performative productivity. Claim Your Aliveness Out Loud in a world

1205: [CASE STUDY] Climbing the Inner Mountain: What Fear, Nature & Seasons Teach Us About Emotional Freedom with Morgan Ruff Apr 14, 2025 38:16 What do rock climbing, emotional growth, and seasonal change have in common? Heather sits down with Morgan—coach, wilderness adventurer, and mentor inside of Heather's community—to unpack what it really means to face fear, trust your training, and move forward when everything inside you wants to shut down. Listen in as Heather and Morgan discuss: The difference between being stuck in fear vs. c

1204: Productivity Beyond Hacks: Breaking Free from Just-in-Time Living With Megan Sumrell Apr 9, 2025 37:45 "I didn't realize my life had gotten to a point where I couldn't even answer a simple question of what I do for fun." Discover the wake-up call that transformed Megan Sumrell's relationship with time—and how it can change yours too. Heather sits down with Megan Sumrell—time management expert and creator of The Pink Bee planning system—to unpack why traditional productivity advice fails women, espe

1203: Psilocybin, Plant Medicine, Psychedelics: A Journey Into Surrender & Emotional Freedom with Eddy Tony Apr 4, 2025 01:00:40 What if the freedom you're craving isn't on the other side of doing more—but of letting go in a way you never have before? In this deeply personal episode, Heather sits down with ceremonial guide and psychedelic facilitator Eddy Tony, the man who held space for her own ceremonies. Heather opens up about why she was initially resistant to psychedelic work, how it found her anyway, and what it revea

1202: "How To Have Uncomfortable Conversations" Mar 26, 2025 30:12 If you've been avoiding uncomfortable conversations because you're afraid of rocking the boat, this episode is a gentle kick in the butt to stop leaking your energy and start speaking up. Heather is pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest energy leaks she sees in the lives of high-achieving women: avoiding uncomfortable conversations. In this episode, Heather walks you thr

1201: "The Motherhood 'Should' Scam: Breaking Free from Guilt & Overwhelm with Zoe Blaskey" Mar 19, 2025 31:13 Motherhood comes with a rulebook we never agreed to—a list of "shoulds" that tell us how to parent, sacrifice, and ignore our own needs. It's time to break the rules. In this episode, Heather sits down with Zoe Blaskey, founder of Motherkind, to challenge the outdated expectations that leave mothers stuck in guilt, burnout, and self-sacrifice. If you've ever felt like you're los

1200: [Client Case Study] "Parenting as a Mirror for Personal Transformation, Navigating Triggers and Emotional Boundaries with Leone Patterson" Mar 18, 2025 33:51 In this incredibly inspiring episode, I sit down with Leone, a former Olympic athlete turned fearless adventurer, to explore the raw experience of confronting fear and stepping into self-leadership. We identify the parallels between elite sports, leadership, parenting, and personal growth (yep, they are all related)—booting emotional resilience, learning to turst your intuition,

1199: "Evolve or Die: Redefining Identity in Business and Life with Veronica Romney" Mar 12, 2025 36:18 Are you holding onto an outdated identity that's keeping you stuck? Whether in life or business, evolving your identity is essential to staying aligned, resilient, and successful. In this episode, I'm joined by Veronica Romney, marketing expert, visionary leader, and author of Identity Marketing, to explore the concept of identity—how it shapes us, drives us, and sometimes holds

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