Heather Solves Everything

Every week I introduce you to smart people with good ideas who can help you solve the everyday problems of life. This week that smart person is Candy Motzek. Candy is a corporate ladder survivor, marking herself safe from a career in engineering where she was really smart and successful, but not fulfilled. So she changed it. She's now an ICF-certified Professional Coach and her specialty is helping us to gain confidence, get unstuck and out of our own way, and enjoy more meaningful work and lives. In this episode we're going to talk about how we can learn from ourselves, cultivate greater confidence to do the big bold things, and quiet that voice of self doubt. Connect with Candy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-coaches-coaches/id1527473940 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Thanksgiving week! And that means we're officially in a time of year that I like to call Eating Season. And here at Heather Solves Everything, all of my coaching calls this week have been about intuitive eating, and how to get through the holidays without losing control around food. So I decided to put together a special episode just about that, and to offer up five things to think about as you approach the Thanksgiving table. The point of these five tips is to help you turn down the urgency and turn up the trust during the holidays. I want you to enjoy the scents and flavors of the season with your arms and hearts open wide, not feeling like you can only enjoy them within a controlled setting, or that there are some foods that you can't have, or that you have to do some kind of penance for eating them. I hope that your Thanksgiving is full of blessings, including a feeling of partnership with yourself so you can relax, exhale, connect with your body, and make your first bite the best one. Intuitive eating is something that takes some time to learn and master, so don't expect yourself to flip a switch and undo a lifetime of learned food rituals and self talk. And, if you'd like to learn more about intuitive eating, I'll be offering a class that begins in January. It's called Am I Hungry, and all of the tips today came from the class. I'll be sharing more information about it on my website, HeatherSolvesEverything.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glen Alex is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Author of Living In Total Health, which won the Indie Book Award in 2021. She has a mission to help people be more joyful, connected, confident and complete. She is also the guiding spirit behind The Glen Alex Show, GlenAlex.com, Healthy Boundaries for Overwhelmed Women online course, and other services in fulfillment of her transformative mission. Glen's health journey began with boundaries. As a child, she was so engaged by the nuance of interaction—when people smiled, cringed, and when pain crossed their faces. She remembers vowing to not be the one to cause another person pain, unnecessarily. She saw boundaries respected and boundaries violated, and it stuck. From that, Glen developed a unique and no nonsense perspective to help others lead their healthiest and most joyful life. In this episode, we discuss the four types of boundaries, five truths of boundaries, and how you can enjoy the holidays with just the right amount of whelm. Connect with Glen:www.glenalex.comhttps://www.facebook.com/livingintotalhealthhttps://www.instagram.com/glen_alex/https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingInTotalHealthGlenAlexhttps://twitter.com/glennielvhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/glenalex/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you need some space? Some room to breathe? Do you feel like you're on auto-pilot, just going, going, going without any chance to stop and catch up with yourself? My guest today is Alan Carroll, an Education Psychologist, specializing in Transpersonal Psychology. He is passionate about giving people the experience of mindfulness and presence through public speaking. He has dedicated his life to discovering tools that can help us escape the psychological suffering cause by our Ego and reconnect to a freer way of living. And, he does it by helping us learn how to create space in our speech patterns, thoughts, and lives. In the episode, we are discussing how to implement these habits and the great benefit to cultivating them. Connect with Alan:https://www.facebook.com/AlanCarrollTrainshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/aca-mindful-youInstagram @mindfulnesseminarwww.acamindfulyou.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever feel like you are surrounded by clutter? Do you feel like you can't get started on a project until your work space is “perfect”? Or are you like me, using decluttering and tidying up as a way to procrastinate?My guest this week is speaking to you.Author Connie Ellefson is an engineer and professional organizer working in the Denver metro area. Since 2008, she has helped others discover greater creativity and increase energy that was tied up in unnecessary clutter. Whether physical, emotional, or possessional, clutter takes up space in our psyches and calendars that could be put to much more productive, creative, and fun use.In this episode she shows how decluttering can be accomplished not only physically, but spiritually and mentally. She's pulling advice directly from her book, Clear the Space and Feel the Rush, available on Amazon.Connect with Connie:WebsiteBuy the Book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Each week I try to bring you a show that sheds light on some of the universal issues that many of us overachievers face in life. Things like maximizing our potential, challenging our own status quo, figuring out how to balance work, life, and play. I believe that you are the expert on yourself, but we are always in a place of learning from each other. With that in mind, I have invited Kevin Kepple to the show today. He's a Gallup-certified strengths coach, and I have questions about that. Kevin works with leaders, teaching them how to unlock their leadership code by leveraging their unique genius. Wouldn't that be nice? Guess what, it's in there waiting for you. I'm also excited because Kevin and I share some common hobbies, including hiking, endurance sports, and being one of those super motivated and positive people in the world who want to help others feel alive and happy. Find Kevin:https://www.kevinkepple.us/https://www.instagram.com/kevinkepple/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fifth habit of Stephen Covey's “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, is to seek first to understand, then to be understood. It's a great reminder for interacting with others, but do you listen to understand yourself? In this week's episode, Alix is sharing how seeking to understand her self-talk and thoughts before responding to them led her to take a different, unexpected course in her journey to greater life balance. Can you relate? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm sure you've heard before, real change begins on the inside, and when it comes to transforming your entire life, it's those internal shifts in perspective that can make space for a new way of living, thinking, and being. My guest today has become an expert in doing just that. Ann Hince has developed the ability to sense inside her body in ways that help her transform both her emotional and physical self. And when I first heard that, I was thinking the same thing you might be now. How can the way you perceive yourself change your physical self?She's learned how to release physical tension stored in her connective tissue, using solely the focus of her mind, and she has x-rays to show the physical changes resulting from this inner work - including changing the alignment of her eye sockets, the straightening of her neck, the centering of her lower jaw, and the growth of her tooth roots. She has also grown 3/4 an inch at the age of 55. Ann wants us all to know that we have this incredible power within us, it just takes going further with practices that you may already be doing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest today is Eileen Greene, a 93 year old empowered and fearless woman who strongly believes that there's no age limit to achieving your goals and dreams. After raising her three sons, Eileen went on an unrelenting campaign to educate herself and experience life to the fullest; earning her bachelor's degree from California State University, at the young age of 50. Since then Eileen has gone on to become One of the first people to be certified in NLP by Tony Robbins, received her Master's Degree in Spiritual Psychology, Complete a 2 year program in Volunteer Work from University of Judaism, and became Certified in Interior Design, and Became certified Hypnotherapist, Her Ted Talk (at the age of 87) focused on how it's never too late to do anything your heart wants you to do in this lifetime…except when it is. Today she is an active Life Coach, Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapeutic methods to help her clients.her biggest message: that we are all going to go, some of us sooner rather than later, but while you are still here, you have an opportunity to contribute. What are your “coulda, shouda, woudas”? No matter your age, make your list, pick one and do it now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest today is Leslie Davis, and if you're a go-getting over-achieving accomplishment junkie like me, you're going to LOVE HER. She told me that about 20 years ago I came up with a mantra that I did not want to be 80 years old, sitting on my front porch saying, “I wish I would have.”Since turning 50, she has taken up scuba diving, gone riding in a hot air balloon, traveled to Zimbabwe multiple times by herself, gone on about 10 mission trips, lost almost 100 lbs, taken up weight lifting, written 8 books, quit a job that was killing her and learned more about life than she did in college. She just turned 65 and she ain't slowing down yet.Today we're going to talk about how she discovered how to change her mindset, take real control of her life and release the things and people she did not have control of. And, I have three takeaways from her parenting advice that we can use on ourselves!Check out Leslie at www.youcanteatlove.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is a bit of a how it started/how it's going episode with our friend Alix. If you don't know, Alix is spending 2022 working on better balance in her life, and sharing her experience on the podcast so we can all learn and grow in our own lives. In our last conversation, Alix was focused on prioritizing self care during the wild west days of summer as a mom of young kids, when every week is different and life can feel like more of a roller coaster than usual.Today, we will check in to find out how it's going, what she learned, and how she is shifting gears for fall. Can you relate? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all have things that we dwell on, cringing to ourselves when we think back to stupid, embarassing, or regretful choices we've made. In fact, the feeling of regret has been identified as an emotion we feel as early as the age of two year old. Especially for those of us who identify as perfectionists, we can really beat ourselves up for not choosing what we realize later would have been a wiser option. I probably should have majored in something different, should have gone to law school, should have started contributing to my retirement a lot earlier. We all have those woulda coulda shoulda moments.In this episode, I am exploring how thanking ourselves for the dumb things we've done can be part of our path out of regret and into new energy. Oh, and I mention a guided meditation that was a game changer for me. Here it is! https://youtu.be/mcmMz3T3te8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today my guest is Winnie Bien Aime, Founder and CEO of Thrive Unburdened, a mental health counseling and life coaching company serving some of the unique needs in our mental health space. Winnie is a licensed mental health therapist providing services to clients living in Alaska, Florida, and Louisiana.Winnie works primarily with teenage girls and women struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma related issues. Her approach to therapy is one that is holistic, drawing on theories such as cognitive behavior therapy, Schema Therapy, and Adlerian Therapy principles to help my clients work through their challenges. She also recently began utilizing Brainspotting, and I have a lot of questions about that! We talk about raising teenagers - how to understand them, empathize, and recall what our teenage life was like. And, how to support our teens through the brave process of thriving unburdened. You can contact Winnie at www.thriveunburdened.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today my guest is Lisa DeLugo, a fellow podcaster who is also a runner, a mom, a business owner, and the owner of Ella-Go, where she empowers women through fitness, health and everything in between. But beyond that, she is a single mom with an active daughter, who started a journey to better health in her 30's, proving that it is never too late to start something new.Now she's like us, juggling work, motherhood, life stress, all the things. She is a certified running coach, health coach and life coach. The reason I asked her here today is because her story is one that you need to hear. We talk about advocating for yourself when doctors ignore your concerns. And, how you know when a marriage needs to change. How to start over on your own as a single mom while still finding a way to make space for self care. Pop in your ear buds and listen - you'll be energized and empowered for the entire day!qrTknfqS7R1hYmzwid81 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear from Erik and Joanna Olsen, founders of Whirly Board, a startup company that began in a small-town Wisconsin garage in 2014 and founded on the belief that time spent riding a board is directly proportional to quality of life. And we talk about that, but also about how these two entrepreneurs, who are also married and parents of two, balance work, life, growth, and their own health and sense of purpose. This is a great episode for anyone who wants to chase their dreams and needs a dose of inspiration to go for it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Proving that it's never too late to pursue a passion, my guest today is an Army Reservist, a philanthropist, a pianist, and mixed media artist with a gift that you have to see. I'm happy to introduce today, Quia Z. Atkinson. I first learned about Quia when I started seeing her art on Facebook. .And she is on a mission to brighten the world one painting at a time. Atkinson has always been on the move. Growing up with two parents in the Marines, she had attended eleven schools by the time she was in high school and lived in locales as exotic as Rabat, Morocco, and Norway, and as familiar as Virginia, Illinois, and New York. She earned a degree in Healthcare Management and Military Science and served in the Army Reserves. She plays classical piano. But she never considered art as a career until she was seeking something that would nurture a sense of identity, saying, “I had never considered becoming a professional artist; it has been an evolution by accident.”Listen for:How Quia turned to art as self care, and discovered a business waiting for her.How she finds inspiration for resilience and growth.How she finds balance between business, career, family and parenting, and caring for herself.See her amazing art at https://qzdesigngallery.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've ever interacted with literally anyone who works in coaching or motivational work, I'll bet they have told you that you need to know your WHY. We are super obnoxious that way. But, it's true! Today I want to share with you some ideas for discovering not just your why, but your how and when, as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're back with Alix, who has had some ah-ha moments about balancing the art and science of achieving her goals.Listen for:What's going well, and how to keep it going.What to do when you realize that your goals are shifting.How to balance the science and art of habit change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feminist can be a loaded word. What does it really mean? This week's topic is about the concept of functional feminism: an argument for rebranding the term to be more inclusive so that all women and enlightened men have a place in it. It's about celebrating women's choices - all of them, not just the ones that promote career and education over traditional family roles and conservative values.I'm talking to Dana Brooks, a Tallahassee-based attorney with Fasig Brooks and author of Functional Feminism: an Apolitical Guide to Women's Empowerment. Before Dana Brooks became an attorney, she was a paralegal, law firm administrator, mental health counselor and Florida Supreme Court certified family law mediator. Her experience and reputation as a medical malpractice defense paralegal combined with her law school performance provided the basis for the exceptional opportunity Dana was offered while still in law school. Dana was sworn in as an attorney in the morning and made a named partner of a thirty-year-old revered plaintiff's law firm that same afternoon. That was 15 years ago, and there are many years ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you rely on your intuition? Do you know how to trust it… or wish that you could? My guest in this episode can help. Casey Edmonds has over 15 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, working in corporate wellness, clinical medicine, and lifestyle health. As a Soul Level Intuitive Coach and Health and Wellness Coach, she enjoys supporting individuals in spiritual growth, self evolution, and meaning and purpose work that drives action in the here and now. With a Master's Degree in Global Health and Bachelor's in Health Sciences, Casey is an experienced professor and researcher, who has even conducted an Independent Study in Regional Nutritional Food Deserts.Learn more about her work here: https://vanlifemedium.wixsite.com/vanlifemedium/blog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living in balance is an art - part planning, part visioning, and part adapting in the moment. In this episode, I talk with fellow entrepreneur Adam Kaye to discuss how he creates balance in the midst of building a family-owned business focused on creating an art space from 200,000 square feet on almost 20 acres of land across 3 separate locations within the city's urban core. His path began when he inherited a warehouse complex at the age of 16 upon the passing of his mother. Today his community consists of almost 150 creative micro businesses, artists, galleries, shops, restaurants, & non-profits. Through his collaboration with the community and local government, a walkable, bike-able, live/work/play urban corridor is emerging where diversity, inclusion, creativity, and commerce converge. You can check out all of that here: https://www.artdistrict.com/railroad-squareAnd listen to hear our conversation about how he seeks, finds, and creates balance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deepak Chopra is credited with saying that, “People are doing the best that they can from their own level of consciousness.” It's a concept that's been used to help us develop patience and compassion for others. I love showing patience and compassion for others. It makes me feel like a really good person, and it helps me manage my emotions and energy.But as driven, ambitious, hard-working people, it's a lot harder to use it as a way to develop patience and compassion with ourselves. For some reason, that rule doesn't apply to us, does it?? Sometimes saying, “I'm doing the best that I can” sounds like an excuse, like we're just not trying hard enough. But while I am a firm believer that we can all do anything we set our minds to, we can't do it all at the same time. There is a limit to what we can do sometimes. And in all cases, we are doing the best that we can considering the time, energy, and attention that we can give.Listen for:How to reframe the self-talk that tells you that your best isn't good enough.How to set boundaries that allow you to do your best work.How to show yourself the same compassion and patience that you show to others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We know that sleep is important, but do you know how it affects your hormones? Do you know the best hours for sleep? Registered Dietician and sleep expert Marjorie Jarrett shares the secrets for getting better sleep and how to maximize rest for your best potential.Listen for:How to recognize the signs of poor sleep health.How to maximize your sleep and rest opportunities.How to turn the tide on “revenge procrastination.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear from Alix, a mom of two and business owner, as she strives to achieve balance in life while doing all the things. In this episode, Alix gives us an update on her goals of creating meal plans and having at least one date with her husband.Listen for:How to recover when your schedule is out of control.How to set goals that are aligned with your priorities.How to know the best ways to adjust the volume of your life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hard work pays off… but what about when it doesn't? For high-performing women who are used to being able to fix anything in their way, dealing with the unfairness of life is something that can really keep us from working to our best potential.In this episode, I consult my friend, the Rev. Sheldon Steen, for his insight on how to deal when life is unfair. We always have a great conversation and I appreciate his insight.Listen for:How to develop the skill of experiencing without reacting to life's drama.How to accept that we can't control all of the outcomes in our lives, but we can increase the odds for making a difference.How to move beyond your emotional responses so the uncontrollable does not control us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm Heather Fuselier, and my friends call me Healthy Heather, because I'm a board-certified health coach and author of Happy Healthy You: Breaking the Rules for a Well-Balanced Life. But I haven't always been Healthy Heather. I used to be overweight, undernourished, stressed out, and fed up. I felt like I did everything "right" and I worked so hard, but I could never get ahead. In fact, twice I found myself in the emergency room with symptoms of exhaustion. When I overheard a doctor tell my husband that he would admit me unless convinced that I would take better care of myself, I knew something had to change.I'm a hard worker, a big dreamer, and what some might call an over-achiever. But until I learned how to live in balance, my life swung from one extreme to the other. I wanted the intense drive and ambition that I had inside of me to lead to big places, but instead I had developed an eating disorder and a life being quickly burned at both ends.So I began to learn how to focus my energy. I started using the immense power inside of myself differently, and I gained purpose and vision in my life. I worked hard, and I worked smart. And, in 2011, I left my comfortable and safe career and finally stepped into who I was meant to be. Now I teach others how to do the same, through my books, this podcast, and relationships with my clients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chrissy Souders spent 10 years behind the mic as a news reporter and anchor before leaving that career to grow her business, Kitschy Wearable Art, where she collaborates with artists to accessorize custom art and images into jewelry using a resin technology she perfected. Since going out on her own, she has grown Kitschy Wearable Art into a thriving online and brick and mortar retailer, partnering with DivvyUp Socks and expanding into new locations. Today we're going to hear how she made it happen and what she learned along the way.Listen for:How to discover strengths to use in your next act.How to use your internal GPS to reach your next destination.How to stay open to change and new possibilities.Check out Kitschy Wearable Art online: https://www.kitschywearableart.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Alix Project continues when Alix reveals her recipe for life. What are your ingredients and instructions for your best life? And, hear more about how trauma affected Alix's ability to prioritize self care, and how she overcame it.Listen for:Tips for stopping those mean thoughts.Mantras for when you need a minute.Tips for how to recover from setbacks and keep going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Story of Transformation, I talk with my friend Greg Tish, host of The Greg Tish Show, about how he quit smoking, drinking, drinking soda, and drinking caffeine ALL AT ONCE.Listen for:How Greg knew he was ready for change, and how to tell when you are.Some of the benefits and pitfalls to change.Transparency about setbacks, relapse, and starting again.Check out Greg online: https://www.facebook.com/gregtishshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Failure is inevitable; we all face it. But trying again is not necessarily the path to success. In this episode, Billy and Sandra Auguste, founders of Reach One Youth Organization, join me for a conversation about reframing failure for exponential success.Listen for: Some surprising research from Northwestern University that shares the secret to failing well.A fun quiz for Billy and Sandra about famous failures who made it big.How the name of a common household product was inspired by failure.Five practical and real-life ways to rebound from failure.Oh - and you'll want to meet Billy and Sandra Auguste at Reach One Youth Organization - www.reachoneyouth.org.Ep 25: The Alix Project - Conversation #2It's been a week since Alix kicked off her New Year goals, so today we check in on her progress. Listen for:My twist on SMART goals (and which part to abandon)How to notice the signs that you're ready for change, and what kind you're ready for.How to reconnect with what you want to be when you grow upHow to stay focused and not be distracted by “shiny objects!”Subscribe and share - I appreciate it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professional burnout affects everyone at some point, but do you know the signs? What can you do about it? What if YOU are the cause of it? My problems solvers this week are Brandy Carlson of Strategic Empowerment Consulting and Melanie Pelc of The Living Room. Two experts of organizational leadership who teach people how to prevent and deal with burnout.Listen for:How grief and loss combined with burnoutHow the pandemic contributes and how to deal with itHow to enroll in Brandy and Melanie's online class February 1, 2022 about burnout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a week since Alix kicked off her New Year goals, so today we check in on her progress. Listen for:My twist on SMART goals (and which part to abandon)How to notice the signs that you're ready for change, and what kind you're ready for.How to reconnect with what you want to be when you grow upHow to stay focused and not be distracted by “shiny objects!”Subscribe and share - I appreciate it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!In this episode, we kick off something I am calling The Alix Project. My lovely friend Alix has agreed to share her year-long journey towards more balance in her life as she wears many hats, including mom, business owner, woman, partner, and more. Listen for:Four predictions about which of Alix's (and your) goals for the new year will be most successful and why.A way for you to get a picture of your current level of balance in life so you know where to start shifting the scales.Tips for setting your own goals for the new year and making them stick.We will check in with Alix monthly, so stay tuned! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heather and her friends solve EVERYTHING about Christmas, discovering once and for all the correct ways to celebrate! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If I say the words, “midlife crisis,” what comes to mind? I always think of a man buying a sports car, or a woman splurging on plastic surgery, probably inspired by watching soap operas with my mom when I was a kid.A midlife crisis has always been portrayed as a bad thing - as I guess anything that is described as a crisis would be. But does it have to be? I believe that a midlife crisis can be a lot of fun if you do it right! My guest today is here to answer my questions about how to make your midlife crisis a springboard into adventure and transformation on your terms.Dianne Presley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in private practice. Dianne is the owner of Believe, Hope, Inspire Wellness Services LLC providing counseling for individual adults and couples. She uses a strengths-based perspective in guiding clients to live more fully as the main character in their life story. Whether working through anxiety, depression, grief & loss, or relationship challenges, Dianne helps clients to see themselves with self-compassion while reminding them of the innate strengths and values that will help them live with more confidence. If you are ready to make some changes in your life, Dianne can help make more room for you in the life you already have. With extensive training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy including working with couples through traumas and affairs, Dianne also has the skills needed to help couples using counseling methods proven through over 40 years of research at the Gottman Institute. Sometimes you just need a new perspective and a few new skills that help you communicate better and feel closer.Dianne has a Bachelor of Social Work from University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL, and a Master of Social Work from Florida State University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's show is all about the value of solitude. It's about the power of being on your own once in a while. Today, my guest is ME.I decided to do a show about being alone because I thought it would be a challenge. And, because sometimes being alone is really good for us. Do you remember my episode with Dr. Keyna Rich, when we talked about self care? Well guess what? About 50% of people consider being alone to be an important component of caring for themselves.I made up that statistic. I can do that kind of thing when it is just me. Being alone has all kinds of advantages, even though our modern world has tried to convince us that it's a bad thing.Today we are going to explore the value of solitude. We'll talk - well, I'll talk - about the difference between being alone and being lonely. I'll share some stories about real life people who lived completely alone. I'll give you some tips on how to make the best use of your time alone. And, finally, I'll leave you alone so you can put it all into practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's problem is something we all face eventually - the transition from teenage life to adulthood. It's a big deal for everyone, but for young people on the autism spectrum that transition can be really tough.Did you know that young adults with autism have lower employment rates than people with other disabilities? A report published by the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute tells us that for two-thirds of young people with autism, that transition from high school to adulthood was pretty much not happening, with no real plan or support for developing a career or plan for higher education within two years of graduating high school. One solution may be in entrepreneurship, and my guest is paving the way. My guest today is Betty Proctor.Betty Proctor was working as a social worker at the FSU Autism Institute when the clock started ticking. Her daughter was about to graduate from high school, and she knew that she needed to spend more time with her. She also saw a need for her daughter, who is on the Autism spectrum, to develop her passions and strengths into a career for her future. So, she took a leap of faith and left her job to partner with her on making and selling jewelry at local markets.That leap landed in Railroad Square, where they opened Obsessions Gift Shop, and then to a non-profit organization called Motivating People Through Arts and Crafts (MPAC)MPAC serves as a resource for the community to provide social, life, employment, and entrepreneurial skills while educating the public on awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Communications Disorders. Today we're going to explore how MPAC works and most importantly, how we can help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's problem affects 100% of people, and it's getting worse every year, and affecting younger and younger as the problem grows. In fact, we have now gotten to a point where the number of people and amount of money available to solve the problem may not be enough. That's why it's so important for all of us to learn how we can help.The problem is stress, and the mental, emotional, and physical toll that it takes on our bodies, lives, and relationships. Just a couple of episodes ago, we talked about self care, and the ways our bodies talk to us when it is in need of TLC. Today's show is about one of the solutions: mindful meditation.My guest this week is Stacey Turknett, a Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher. Stacey has over 20 years of personal practice steeped in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. Stacey has been in education for 12 years as a Character Education Coach where she taught social-emotional learning (SEL) and mindfulness before founding Stacey Turknett Meditation and Mindfulness Coaching. She studied Sociology and Criminal Justice at Fort Hays State University where she also earned a certificate in Life Transitions and a certificate in Multiculturism. Stacey is a Certified Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher from The School of Positive Transformation and holds a certificate from Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (foundation 1 certificate) from Mindful Leader Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Heather Solves Everything, the show where I take credit for making the world a better place by introducing you to people who actually are.This is a problem solving show, and each week my guests and I talk about the everyday problems of life, how they are solving them, and how you can tap into your unique strengths to be a problem solver, too.People have been talking about today's show for generations, even though we're not supposed to talk about it. After all, Jonathan Swift said in 1712, “You cannot reason someone out of something he or she was not reasoned into.”Mark Twain said about today's topic, “I am quite sure now that often, very often, in matters concerning religion and politics, a man's reasoning powers are not above a monkey's.”Yep, I've got my friend the Rev. Sheldon Steen back in the studio today to talk about religion and politics. Rev. Steen has been working in ministry for fifteen years, earning a Master of Divinity and Master of Theology from Columbia Theological Seminary. He began his professional work in youth ministry in Florida and Georgia, and then as the Pastor of Jasper First Presbyterian Church in Jasper, Florida. After serving as a Parish Associate at Faith Presbyterian Church in Tallahassee, Sheldon directed the campus ministry at UKirk Tallahassee, serving Florida State University and Florida A&M University. He joined Christ Presbyterian Church in June, 2020, leading the northeast Tallahassee congregation through the COVID-19 pandemic and at a time when almost every element of our lives, including our spirituality, is politicized. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever made a big change in life or started a new chapter? Have you ever felt like you were ready for something new but didn't know where to start? Have you ever been down and out and needed a helping hand? Then this show is for you!If one good turn deserves another, then my guest today should brace herself for a lot of good coming her way. As the founder of Notable Impressions, Denishia Sword is repaying the good turn she received as a student at Florida State University by sharing the same gift with others.Launched in October of 2020, Notable Impressions is a non-profit professional development agency that helps their clients prepare for and navigate the professional world with professional apparel, resume consultation workshops, and scenario-based learning and coaching. Denishia has more than 15 years of communications, marketing, community outreach and media relations experience. She has most recently served as the Director of External Affairs and Chief of Education, Advocacy and Research (Bureau Chief) for a Florida state agency. She has produced several television newscasts; served as an instructor of public speaking at the Florida State University; and has been responsible for media relations for several state agencies. Mrs. Sword has also provided public outreach on behalf of the Florida House of Representatives and has led crisis communications efforts during health-related and natural disasters in Florida.​Mrs. Sword is a certified Leadership and Life Coach. Mrs. Sword has received several awards for communications and marketing initiatives, including the National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC) Award for Excellence in Public Health Communication. Mrs. Sword holds a bachelor's and master's degree in communications and marketing from the Florida State University. Some of Mrs. Sword's volunteerism includes: Administrative Team of Destiny Church TLH; ProfessioNOLE Mentor through FSU; and co-founder of Pro-tique, the professional clothing giveaway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's show is about next-level living. Some might say it's about diversity. Compassion. Inclusion. Equality. Full participation in life. It's also about how we can help others live fully and authentically.The CDC reports that Developmental disabilities occur among all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. In the United States, about one in six, or about 17%, of children aged 3 through 17 years have one or more developmental disabilities, such as:ADHD,autism spectrum disorder,cerebral palsy,hearing loss,intellectual disability,learning disability,vision impairment,and other developmental delays.We do a good job of supporting people with developmental disabilities when they are children. But when they get older, many of those support programs go away. Then, they are more at risk. One organization that is working to solve this problem is the Leon Advocacy and Resource Center, and my guest today is the CEO, Phillip Hall.Leon Advocacy Resource Center's purpose is to end the segregation and devaluing of persons with developmental and other disabilities by promoting supports and services that provide access to all of community life.They work to create a place where all people are valued and contributing citizens. Our purpose is to end the segregation and devaluing of persons with developmental and other disabilities by helping them live, work, and fully participate in their community.Today we're going to talk about how that happens and how we can help. And, we'll dig into how we can discover the unique strengths that make us part of solutions wherever we are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a problem solving show, and each week my guests and I talk about the everyday problems of life, how they are solving them, and how you can tap into your unique strengths to solve your problems.Problems like how the heck we are supposed to do all of the things. Do I even need to tell you that people these days are 100% completely tired, worn out, overworked, overwhelmed, and generally zonked?It's not just you. It's everyone! In my work as a health coach I hear it every day - we all know that we SHOULD take better care of ourselves, but like, when? WHEN is a good question, too. When is the last time you took a day off. When did you last press pause, opt out, unplug, and go AWOL on the daily grind?Today's show is going to be your gateway to self care. We're going to talk about why it's important - you might be surprised - how to tell what you really need, how to actually make it happen, and most importantly, how to not feel guilty for it.My guest is Dr. Kenya Rich, a licensed psychologist at Counseling and Psychological Services at Florida State University, where she provides individual and group psychotherapy and is involved with training of doctoral students. She earned her bachelors degree in psychology from Wayne State University and graduated with a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Miami (Go Canes!). She has 15 years of experience working with college students and adults on topics such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. In her free time, Kenya enjoys spending time with her husband, two teenage children, and two beloved cats. Her self care is running, dancing salsa, and is an avid barre enthusiast.Let's get into it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, I'm taking this show into a personal realm. This show is for the ladies. I have my friend Kari Martinez in the studio with me to talk about my personal problems. Well, mine and everyone else's. Kari is a Registered Dietician and today she is going to answer our questions about menopause.Now, this is a problem solving show but today seems like we are solving a mystery. Forbes Magazine says that by 2025 there will be one billion women on the planet experiencing menopause, and I will refrain from making any kind of joke about that. Instead, I am turning to an expert for answers to your questions and mine about what the heck we are supposed to do when this happens.Although I guess that's not really fair because my guest can only answer our questions about what to eat. Kari Martinez is a registered dietician based in Atlanta, GA, where she is the owner of BloomRD, an integrative nutrition practice specializing in a comprehensive and holistic approach to helping her clients create optimal health. I met Kari when we used to work together, and she became my go-to expert on autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, hashimoto's, fibromyalgia, and other chronic conditions. She also specializes in stubborn weight issues and gastrointestinal conditions, and not only do I refer my clients to her, she is my personal dietician as well! She knows what she is talking about, yall. She earned her Masters in Nutrition and Public Health at Columbia, has been a licensed dietitian since 2013, earned her Certified LEAP therapist credential at Oxford Biomedical, and continues to be a lifelong learner in the field of Functional Nutrition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are talking about $25,700. That's the threshold of what the United states considers to be living in poverty for a family of 4. That includes minimum wage workers, sometimes even holding down multiple jobs. This includes seniors living on fixed incomes. It includes people who are suddenly out of work and scrambling to get a new job before their savings runs out. We know that poverty doesn't discriminate, but it also doesn't affect everyone equally. Poverty affects women more than men. In 2018 the poverty rate for married couples was only 4.7% - but for single-parent families ranged between 12.7% and 25% with the higher percentage being for households headed by women.Nearly 4 million people living with a disability live in poverty. That's the problem we are tackling today, along with ways we can use what we're good at and passionate about to be part of the solution.My guest today is Freddy Branham, the Executive Director of ECHO Outreach Ministries, a faith-based organization that works against poverty and FOR economic opportunity for at-risk populations. He's a graduate of Florida State University with degrees in Finance and Management Information Systems, and began a career in business development for the technology field. He got his start in human services when he managed the school nutrition program for the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. Now, he brings an employer-led business perspective to the social services arena. He works to connect the strengths and networks of the private sector to the efforts of non-profits beyond donations and into collaboration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's topic… scares me. It might scare you, too, and I want you to know that some of our conversation today might be troubling. But I encourage you to listen, because it's important, and you can help solve a big problem today.We're talking about a billion-dollar global business, one that is surrounded by controversy, which affects millions of people worldwide, and it's scary to say, but Florida is one of the nation's leaders. It's scary because this business is human trafficking.Human trafficking can happen to anyone but some people are more vulnerable than others. Today we're going to hear from Robin Hassler Thompson, Executive Director of the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center. We're going to learn what we need to know about this problem, clear the air on some myths and truths, hear about an important way we can all help, and discover how we can be a hometown hero and build a safer community.Robin Hassler Thompson, M.A., J.D., is the Executive Director of the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC), an anti-trafficking non-profit she co-founded in 2015. She co-chairs the Big Bend Coalition Against Human Trafficking and is a member of its Social Services Committee. In 2001 she traveled to Bangladesh on a U.S. State Department mission, which included a visit to a trafficking rescue shelter in Dhaka. This so inspired her that since, she has directed and collaborated in many anti-trafficking projects, trains extensively, and has authored publications and curricula, including a course for the Florida Medical Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we record this episode, my phone is still buzzing with updates from family and friends who are cleaning up in the wake of Hurricane Ida, which came ashore Louisiana's coast on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.As many of us can recall, Katrina devastated the New Orleans region, in some places rendering it almost permanently inhabitable. The social and economic factors of that reality stand side by side with the physical infrastructure of the buildings, roads, and bridges that have to withstand powerful storms in that area.I remember driving through the rubble of Hurricane Katrina, seeing houses that had been demolished and thinking through the different scenarios that may have given the structures a better chance of survival.As we face issues like climate change, increasingly stronger tropical storms, sustainability issues in construction, and the ever-present elephant in the room of affordable housing, it can be overwhelming to figure out what to do about it.Well this is a problem-solving show, so today I have as my guest one powerhouse member of a team that has a really exciting solution to a lot of those problems. We're going to talk about innovations in building, dignified housing, and the power of collaboration.Kyndra Light is the CEO of Gulf Coast Additive Manufacturing & Design, a company specializing in the support and application of 3D printing in the construction field. And Precision Building and Renovating.She holds a master's degree in Leadership and Policy from Florida State University and a graduate certificate in Additive Manufacturing from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In addition, she possesses multiple certifications in community development and has over 20 years of experience in executive strategy solutions. She has been widely recognized for her work in education and community housing development as well as work in the advancement of fair-trade and environmental conservation practices in the construction industry. No matter what the job, she jumps in with passion and excellence as a standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I have two guests with me today to talk about something that some people might feel uncomfortable discussing, but we are NOT afraid to talk about it. This is a problem solving show, and we are going to solve some problems here today.I'd like to welcome Amaya Waymon, a high school student at Rickards High School. Amaya is the founder of the Girl Flo Project, which aims to end the problem of period poverty, that is the lack of access to sanitary products in schools and throughout the community. We're going to hear about the inspiration for her work, some of the challenges she has faced, and how we can help. Welcome, Amaya!Also joining us is Dana Brooks, a partner with Fasig Brooks law firm, who heard about Amaya's project and wanted to support her. In fact, she feels so strongly about the rights of women to have access to hygiene products that she sued the governor of Florida in 2017 to remove the luxury tax hygiene products which resulted in a change of the law. We're going to talk about how women can work together to make sure everyone has what they need. Welcome, Dana.The School of Public Health at the University of Michigan shares that 1 in 5 girls miss school due to lack of menstrual products, because they are not able to afford pads, tampons, or liners. Instead, many people are forced to use items like rags, paper towels, toilet paper, or cardboard. Others ration sanitary products by using them for extended amounts of time. If this has you squirming in your seat, good. It should. Because everyone deserves to be able to menstruate with dignity. Period poverty encompasses not only this lack of access to products, but also inadequate access to toilets, hand washing receptacles, and hygienic waste management.The reason this public health crisis is yet to be addressed is largely due to stigma and shame. Amaya, Dana, and countless others agree that access to menstrual products is a right, and feeling clean, confident, and capable during one's period is a necessity. Today we are going to explore how they're addressing the problem, and share how you can be a problem solver with three tips for smart activism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over half of people in the workforce are dealing with today's problem. Some people blame COVID, and others say it was a problem way before we all got on the roller coaster of 2020.Some people say it's not even a big deal and to just suck it up. It's now described by the World Health Organization as an occupational phenomenon. They say that “Burn-out is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is characterized by three dimensions:feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion;increased mental distance from one's job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one's job; andreduced professional efficacy.Burn-out refers specifically to phenomena in the occupational context and should not be applied to describe experiences in other areas of life.”Today my guest is Mary Barley, the Employee Wellbeing Coordinator for Leon County in Florida and the Executive Director of Working Well, a non-profit organization based in Tallahassee, FL that helps organizations design and deliver employee well being programs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the program we are diving into a subject that we're often told not to talk about. It can be a difficult subject to discuss, even with friends, for fear of being misunderstood, judged or pigeon-holed, or not being as informed or educated as others. Sometimes this topic is something people don't even want others to know about them, and in other cases it is the first thing they want people to know. We're talking about RELIGION. This episode is called DEVIL'S ADVOCATE and I am looking forward to discussing some of the most compelling questions about religion today with Rev. Sheldon Steen, pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church and doctoral candidate in Religion of Western Antiquity at Florida State University. Rev. Steen has been working in ministry for fifteen years, earning a Master of Divinity and Master of Theology from Columbia Theological Seminary. He began his professional work in youth ministry in Florida and Georgia, and then as the Pastor of Jasper First Presbyterian Church in Jasper, Florida. After serving as a Parish Associate at Faith Presbyterian Church in Tallahassee, Sheldon directed the campus ministry at UKirk Tallahassee, serving Florida State University and Florida A&M University. He joined Christ Presbyterian Church in June, 2020, leading the northeast Tallahassee congregation through the COVID-19 pandemic and at a time when almost every element of our lives, including our spirituality, is politicized. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are out for adventure, into the great blue yonder, over the river and through the woods, with Jeremy Rogers, a Tallahassee firefighter with a love for the outdoors that he has turned into an organization called Tallahassee Adventure Club.We're going to hear his story of life transformation from the military to mountain climbing, learn about the importance of outdoor experiences for kids, and learn how we can help local kids connect with the outdoors in meaningful ways.Now, the idea for this show came when I was recently at a summer camp with my son, and the day came for us to go swimming at the lake. For some kids, this was a regular occurrence, and for others it was the first time they had ever been in open water. Seeing their initial trepidation, fear, beginnings of confidence and trust, and eventual joy that they were not sinking, made me pick up my phone and call Jeremy, because I wanted to explore this topic more and revitalize our conversation about the Tallahassee Adventure Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.