Joyfully Ever After with Heidi Esther

Ever wonder how people just don't seem phased about stuff happening. Like they  adapt to it and keep going? HOW DO THEY DO THAT? The very first step that they do involves Engaging The Baby, to engage their inner worthiness. Listen to feel all the feels! Then post what you visualized in our facebook group at https://facebook.com/groups/MyJoyfullyEverAfterAND...how do people stay there are souls who are tapping into the five principles of Goldfish Self-Leadership! What is Goldfish Self-Leadership? It's a proven 5-part framework that will help you create a Joyful Life of your very own. Skills that help you "deal" with whatever life is serving you that day. Woke up with a headache? Yelled at the kids? Loved one in the hospital? Someone cut you off? Yes, I've been there and we have you covered. Where can you learn more? https://heidiesther.com/self-leadershipWhich of the five principles do you need more of in your life?Go here to know what LIE you're currently believing that you need to banish to get to more Joyful Skies... https://heidiesther.com/truthGo here to book a Joy Discovery Chat to learn about how you can get more Joy in your life! https://heidiesther.com/calendar/#DiscoveryAre you ready to Learn the 5 Steps of Self-Leadership that will help you peel back the layers and Lead you to Joy, on your own terms? Then go to http://heidiesther.com/steps today! You can watch all of my episodes on YouTube @HeidiEstheror Join my neighborhood online at http://Facebook.com/groups/MyJoyfullyEverAfter

Get the pen and paper ready! Trauma therapist, Heather Pierce, MSEd, LCPC, and I are sharing about the oft-begroaned healing tool of WRITING today! Not about grammar, or outlines, but about how WRITING can help you better understand your inner and outer landscapes. Heidi shares her story about Cars and Bad Poetry, and Heather shares her, stories, wisdom, and  gifts from years using and teaching this powerful Healing Tool!HELPFUL TIPS + GROUPS for anyone who wants to start a writing practice, from Heather!  “Morning pages” based on The Artist's Way by Julia CameronWriting Down the Bones by Natalie GoldbergFor trauma survivors in particular, there is Writing Ourselves Whole by Jen Cross Steadfast Center is offering a writing group based on Jen's book in the Fall.OR... try the Instagram account @Inspiredtowrite – encourages anyone with a desire to write to call themselves a writerAND, here are the top books I use(d) to overcome writer's resistance1) Jeff Goins, You are a Writer2) Steven Pressfield's The War of Art Who is Heather? Read more about this wise and divine human here!And connect with her Here: https://www.steadfastcenter.com/What are Through The Looking Glass Conversations? Convos with different teachers who have new tools for us to know and heal and understand ourselves better. That tool could be yoga or astrology or the enneagram. Just like you grew up and figured out how you thrived and learned - whether that be in a classroom environment, scraping your knees climbing trees in the woods, or belting out  cheers on the cheerleading squad, I bring you different tools, mirrors to see yourself,  so you can find ways to best learn and see your power and beauty and joy.If you are ready to be a part of Heidi's Joyfully Ever After Community, sign up here to get her monthly newsletter on Cultivating Joy! http://HeidiEsther.com/JoyAre you ready to Learn the 5 Steps of Self-Leadership that will help you peel back the layers and Lead you to Joy, on your own terms? Then go to http://heidiesther.com/steps today! You can watch all of my episodes on YouTube @HeidiEstheror Join my neighborhood online at http://Facebook.com/groups/MyJoyfullyEverAfter

What's really going on with this podcast? I'll tell you what! Self-Leadership! You know that feeling, when someone asks you "what's that book or movie about, again?" and you're able to look at it from 10,000 feet and Just. Nail. It? That Elaine-happy-dance-don't-leave-me-hangin-Spidey-tingle feeling?I am proud to introduce you to the Visionary Leader of the Joyfully Ever After family!The word behind my Playshops.  Stories. Through The Looking Glass and Joyfully Ever After convos. Even my truckload of  Freebies. ANNOUNCING (dat-da-da-Daaa!)

What do salt, pepper, sugar, and spice have to do with Joyfully Ever After? Everything! Watch as you hear the continuation of the story of dark and light, with fellow That's What She Said Sister and Community Healer,  Shandra Summerville. We shared about her Rotarian journey, the words Healer, Advocate, and Ally, the impact of the strong sisterhood she nurtured in college, and lemons she made into lemonade to find joy in her life after a devastating loss. And finally, YASSSSS, we talked ALL ABOUT salt, pepper, sugar, and spice! Watch Shandra's That's What She Said Story here See what Shandra's up to here.Connect with her at http://ShandraSummerville.com Are you ready to Learn the 5 Steps of Self-Leadership that will help you peel back the layers and Lead you to Joy, on your own terms? Then go to http://heidiesther.com/steps today! You can watch all of my episodes on YouTube @HeidiEstheror Join my neighborhood online at http://Facebook.com/groups/MyJoyfullyEverAfter

I am back (third time's a charm!) with the brilliant, wise, and compassionate life coach, Jennifer Erwin, to have an honest conversation about Mindfulness. I know, she's getting close to being a co-host now. So, she's an Enneagram 4 (and that's my growth path, as an Enneagram 2...) Oh, sorry. Nerded out there. Back to mindfulness...Shall we say Mindfulness is the soil from which all other Joy and Goodness in life will sprout? We shall. Join us to see how YOU can nurture the rich soil of Mindfulness in your life. Check out more goodness from Jennifer Erwin at http://JenniferErwinCoaching.com!WHAT ARE Grow your Joyful Life Foundational Playshops? Tips and stories that help you recognize when you are in the circling-fishbowl of negative patterns that keep you from swimming in the free ocean of your Joyful Life!  Patterns like Burnout, Perfectionism, Guilt, and  Regret. These patterns keep us stuck, swimming round-and-round in a fishbowl not of our own making. Each workshop has a true story from me and a strategy that works. No fluff, my friend. Ready to breath the free ocean? GREAT!

LINKS REFERERNCEDCoDA 12-Step program: https://coda.org/ Patterns and Characteristics of Codependency: https://coda.org/meeting-materials/patterns-and-characteristics-2011/Chat with me to see if Codependency is a self-defeating pattern that's blocking your way to joy: https://heidiesther.com/contact-me/When my kids were little, I can remember two things. First, calling myself a Mommy Doormat. Second, waking up every day asking myself "I wonder who my pound of flesh is going to feed today?" I know, gross, right? However, part of me needed that. Because I didn't know who I was if I wasn't sacrificing myself to be, in turn, needed by other people. I didn't think a lot about love back then. My unconscious was programmed for need. Need felt more permanent, reliable, and something I could control. (HINT: important word!) I even slept next to a drawer full of thank you notes to remind myself of what others thought of me. So, codependency. I was a classic case. It's been a dozen years from then, and ten of those were in recovery. Beautiful, sane, tearful, joyful, recovery.What is codependency, and how do you get it? And, when you have it, what can you do about it?  And how is it different from other kinds of dependency? If you resonate (even reluctantly) with any of the following words to describe you... People Pleaser, Doormat, Accomodating, Compliant, Self-Sacrificing, someone who Loves Too Much, The Rescuer, then you don't want to miss this playshop!Are you ready to Learn the 5 Steps of Self-Leadership that will help you peel back the layers and Lead you to Joy, on your own terms? Then go to http://heidiesther.com/steps today! You can watch all of my episodes on YouTube @HeidiEstheror Join my neighborhood online at http://Facebook.com/groups/MyJoyfullyEverAfter

Does Drama follow you around and you can't seem to shake it?Do you ever get in conversations and situations you can't win?Do you worry a lot about what you said because of what other people will say behind your back? PRE WORK! If you want out, you're gonna have to practice Letting Go of what other people think and feel about you. I know, you have to be willing to be seen as "the bad guy." But in the end, you will NOT have other people controlling you. Sound liberating? Yes, yes it is.Here's the A.C.E. Method I talk about in the show! A - Awareness + Assertiveness. Become aware you're in it and cultivate AssertivenessC - Cultivate compassion for their side of the story AND your Sanity and listen to and honor what YOU want, first. Let go of how other people think and feel about you.E - Remember that we are all Equal and we are all trying our best. AND that gives NOONE else the right to control you. Life is calmer and happier outside of the triangle.Link to the Drama Triangle GraphicAnd here's the link to my White Rose Tea!AND...welcome to a Grow your Joyful Life Foundational Playshop! What are they? Playshops that help you recognize when you are in the circling-fishbowl of negative patterns that keep you from swimming in the free ocean of your Joyful Life!  Patterns like Burnout, Perfectionism, Guilt, and  Regret. These patterns keep us stuck, swimming round-and-round in a fishbowl not of our own making. Each workshop has a true story from me and a strategy that works. No fluff, my friend. Ready to breath the free ocean? GREAT!

Join me as Professional Life Coach + Self-Compassion Expert, Jennifer Erwin, and I break down our journeys and struggles and tools we've used to combat the formidable foe of Impostor Syndrome. We talked about using our Lego sets differently, how we hide, three powerful steps we can use to work with it, and what happened when Heidi had an emotional yard sale (brought on by, you guessed it, her Impostor Syndrome). We also looked at Impostor Syndrome through THREE lenses:1) The Sneaky pre-awareness Impostor Syndrome2) The sometimes more-painful Impostor Syndrome we start to notice when we name it but can't deal, and3) What Impostor Syndrome looks like even when we have mature tools to work with it. AND...welcome to a Grow your Joyful Life Foundational Playshop! What are they? Playshops that help you recognize when you are in the circling-fishbowl of negative patterns that keep you from swimming in the free ocean of your Joyful Life!  Patterns like Burnout, Perfectionism, Guilt, and  Regret. These patterns keep us stuck, swimming round-and-round in a fishbowl not of our own making. Each workshop has a true story from me and a strategy that works. No fluff, my friend. Ready to breath the free ocean? GREAT!

Yepper, I went under the "pin" and was relaxed and ready to talk with the soft-spoken beautiful soul who is James Lorr, local acupunk. I am delighted to share James' Journey to Joy through the healing tool of Acupuncture.  No pins required, you don't wanna miss :) James trained in New York City and Shanghai and has been practicing acupuncture for over 23 years. After securing his degree in Chemical Engineering from the UofI, he drifted into the restaurant world of serving, management, and ownership to find more fulfillment. However, the long stressful hours took their toll. James found himself drained and trying new things, including acupuncture. His energy and outlook changed radically! His body and mind were healed. He took a course in acupressure, went to school, then started practicing. He found a wider calling for management, ownership, and service through acupuncture. James is now on a mission to help us weary humans rest and recover our health, beginning with his community of CU. Check out his sliding scale of services at https://www.urbana-acu.com/. What are Through The Looking Glass Conversations? Convos with different teachers who have new tools for us to know and heal and understand ourselves better. That tool could be yoga or astrology or the enneagram. Just like you grew up and figured out how you thrived and learned - whether that be in a classroom environment, scraping your knees climbing trees in the woods, or belting out  cheers on the cheerleading squad, I bring you different tools, mirrors to see yourself,  so you can find ways to best learn and see your power and beauty and joy.Are you ready to Learn the 5 Steps of Self-Leadership that will help you peel back the layers and Lead you to Joy, on your own terms? Then go to http://heidiesther.com/steps today! You can watch all of my episodes on YouTube @HeidiEstheror Join my neighborhood online at http://Facebook.com/groups/MyJoyfullyEverAfter

Are you a woman who tries to do it all?  Manage the house and the kids and the cooking and the job and the volunteering and finances? Do you ever wonder why your friends and family come to you, all the time? Do you ever wonder when you're gonna get just a *wee* bit of a break, to do stuff that you want to do? You're reliable. Independent. Loyal. Helpful. A World-Changer. A shoulder to cry on. The Rock.You're proud of who you are and all you do. But sometimes, you're exhausted too. And sometimes, you don't want to make dinner, and not just on your Birthday or Mother's Day! Girlfriend, I got you. In this Playshop, I share two eye-opening findings from 100 coffee dates from amazing souls and helpers, just like you. I'll share two powerful shifts   - Releasing and Receiving - that will get you to back into the flow of life and ending the cycle of give-give-give-Done. Join me!))Are you ready to Learn the 5 Steps of Self-Leadership that will help you peel back the layers and Lead you to Joy, on your own terms? Then go to http://heidiesther.com/steps today! You can watch all of my episodes on YouTube @HeidiEstheror Join my neighborhood online at http://Facebook.com/groups/MyJoyfullyEverAfter

Join me as I connect with fellow author, speaker, and powerful woman on a mission, Holly Melby! We get real and  connect over Impostor Syndrome, Mom-Guilt, Motherhood, and all the lessons she learned. Our conversation flows like we've been friends for years (we only recently met!) yet it goes deep and explores what life is really like in the trenches, with all the learning and lighthearted moments. Holly Melby is Author, blogger, mama, wife, and content creator crafting sentences with the intention of empowering women.

Join me with Love and Light Warrior, Founder of DailyBreadYoga.life and insightful, relatable, heart-centered and hilarious human, Rachel Bass-Guennewig. In this episode, Rachel shares a little of her story to and yoga, how yoga helped heal her, and how she has intentionally cultivated the Daily Bread Yoga community.  Though we didn't know it, we circled around to the ideas of Expectations and Permission. How we go through life with unconscious expectations (hello disappointment!) and giving our power, or Permission away. We talk about those moments we gave ourselves Permission back and let go of the Expectations that were no longer serving us. Rachel candidly shares her truth as well as deals out her newly-published pursuit - the Daily Deck of Curiosity and Wonder. An introspective deck that will surprise, empower, and delight everyone! Purchase one today at https://dailybreadyoga.life/product/the-daily-deck-of-curiosity-wonder/  Join Rachel for a real and inclusive yoga classes - via Zoom, for all levels - no registration required! First CLASS FREE! http://DailyBreadYoga.lifeWhat are Through The Looking Glass Conversations? Convos with different teachers who have new tools for us to know grow ourselves just a *little* more badass. That tool could be yoga or astrology or the enneagram. Just like you grew up and figured out how you thrived and learned - whether that be in a classroom, behind a book, or scraping your knees climbing trees, I bring you different tools, i.e. loving mirrors to heal and see yourself,  so you can find the best ways to see your power, beauty, and joy.Are you ready to Learn the 5 Steps of Self-Leadership that will help you peel back the layers and Lead you to Joy, on your own terms? Then go to http://heidiesther.com/steps today! You can watch all of my episodes on YouTube @HeidiEstheror Join my neighborhood online at http://Facebook.com/groups/MyJoyfullyEverAfter

Do you wake up every day with a fire in your belly but less and less energy to answer its call? Do you feel like butter scraped over too much bread? Do you feel like quitting everything because it's all too much to handle, when there was a time that it filled you up? You, my dear, might be experiencing burnout. Join me as I share some Burnout Balm. I talk about what you can do now, and how you can safeguard yourself in the future! Want the QUICK answer? Go to https://heidiesther.com/burnout and claim your downloadable workbook today! TIMELINE: 00:00 Intro03:20 Peppermint Tea05:41 Story - Loving Mirror Walk10:34  What IS Burnout, exactly?14:44 Burnout Balm Part 1 - Loving You28:37 Burnout Balm Part 2 - Quitting Forward37:53 Peeling Your Onion?

A new friend recently said she learned that it's nearly impossible to learn from your mistakes and we can only learn from everyone else's. But, is it? Would we be wired to evolve without any input from the life we are living? I thought about it. I am here to say IT IS not only POSSIBLE, but easy to learn from one's mistakes, once you have a shift in mindset. This critical shift in mindset will give you the gift of you learning more about yourself AND ENJOYING MORE OF YOUR LIFE, mistakes and all. You can learn from their mistakes and yours, too! TIMELINE00:00 How are you taking care of yourself? 06:02 Story, The Missing Keys12:53 The Dark Side of Mistakes16:04 Step 1, REFRAME17:29 Step 2, Adulting 19:13 Step 3, Be like Don Miguel22:40 Step 4, Engage the Baby25:45 Step 5, The Coin Flip30:28 The Snowman of Affirmation has Spoken!  Want a cheat sheet on the steps? Here you go, beautiful! 1) REFRAME: Insteaad of using the word mistake, reframe it differently. Like a lesson. YES!   Everything on your path is part of a lesson you need to learn to grow more badass. View everything as a new lesson instead of a potential mistake. 2) ADULTING: Disembark the Blame and Shame train. First, take RESPONSIBILITY for your actions and take the focus off of others. Second, PRACTICE RADICAL ACCEPTANCE for what you did. Say "okay, this is what happened" or "Okay, this is what I said" instead of turning on your inner critic. 3) BE LIKE DON MIGUEL RUIZ: Adopt two of his four agreements to implement step 2.  First, be IMPECCABLE WITH YOUR WORD: Make a vow to not talk shit about yourself OR others. Second, ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST: We wake up  different people every day. You will be sick some days. You will have anxiety other days. Breathe compassion into your inner critic. Forgive yourself. You KNOW you are trying your best. 4) ENGAGE THE BABY:  You are too worthy, too precious to beat yourself up. You are worthy of feeling good all the time. Envision a young, precious version of yourself to remind yourself EVERY TIME you are negative, that precious life gets the beat down, too. For more on Engaging the Baby, see my playshop on Guilt at https://youtu.be/ZQWv8CpTkxM5) THE FLIP SIDE COIN EXERCISE, Find a coin! Side 1: So, this happened...Side 2: Spot the lesson!What welds the sides together? Gratitude! Practice gratitude for the lesson. What makes my coin shiny? (Practice being proud of how you showed up  in that instance.  AFFIRMATION TIME : Practice saying empowering affirmations to yourself daily so that, when the spaghetti hits the fan, you can lean on them instead of engaging your negative self-talk and blame. Discover more Playshops to Liberate your Heart and Soul from Self-Defeating Patterns like Guilt and Regret.  Sign up for encouraging, heartwarming inspiring messages from Heidi Esther and get a free Jumpstart to Joy Guide, with playful exercises to get you to joy - no matter what kinda time you have - at https://heidiesther.com/joy

Join Heidi Esther as we have a heart to heart conversation about the tool of self-compassion with professional life coach, Jennifer Erwin. YES! Self-compassion is a powerful tool, once you see the miracles it can perform in every day lives. Jennifer Erwin is a professional life coach with expertise in serving physicians and others in caregiving positions. She supports women in decreasing burnout and increasing well-being through an evidence based coaching model as well as through her online self-compassion programs.  She has a degree in psychology and masters in education as well as advanced training in NVC (non-violent communication), positive psychology, mindfulness and self-compassion.  She is passionate about helping women grow their confidence and life satisfaction through taming the inner critic and developing an unshakeable sense of trust themselves.If you want to follow up with Jennifer (and who wouldn't???!?) She can be found at  https://jenniferlifecoaching.com/Would YOU like a  free ebook "The Perfectionist Guide to Turning Self-Care into Radical Self-Love"?  Then go to https://jenniferlifecoaching.com/ and scroll to the bottom of the page to get it!Subscribe to Heidi Esther's Cultivating Joy monthly newsletter to stay up on how you can recognize the internal blocks of the heart that are keeping you from living the happiest and most fulfilling life. BONUS! comes with her free guide to joy at https://heidiesther.com/joy

Truth:  I used to be such a better giver than a receiver. I love planning and baking and sharing my love with others. But it was SOOO HARD not to feel bad when the tables were turned. This spring, instead of celebrating my book launch, I was filled with something other than happiness. It was an old feeling, too. Dread. I viewed each reason for celebration as one check box from an endless to do list. Listen to one simple practice that I do to enjoy receiving gifts, compliments, AND celebrate all of life's little and big milestones! If you liked this, subscribe to me on Youtube at http://youtube.com/@HeidiEsther and sign up for my monthly Cultivating Joy newsletter and get a Free Joy Guide at http://heidiesther.com/JoyOR Click here to read the transcript! 

Join Heidi Esther in a Through the Looking Glass Conversation. What is that? A conversation that will give you a new tool to help you uncover more of your inner badass! Today, Heidi Esther chats with Authors and Energy Healers, Julia Buck Barton and Heather Kokx about, you guessed it, Energy Healing. We will do a deep dive into what energy healing is, how it can help you, and our experiences with it. Come with your questions, leave with an affirmation from the Snowman of Affirmation!#SnowmanofAffirmation sneak peek: YOU are a channel for.....  LINKS REFERENCEDConnect with Heather Kokx at http://heatherkokx.comHeather's book, Gateway to Healing at https://www.amazon.com/Gateway-Healing-Guide-Happiness-Journey-ebook/dp/B09B2V2DTLConnect with Julia Barton at http://www.OliveAndBloom.netJulia's first book https://www.amazon.com/Elevate-Your-Voice-Courageous-Perseverance/dp/1732785821/Julia's second book Link...coming soon! Discover more Tools to heal and grow your inner Badass ACTION STEP! Sign up for encouraging, heartwarming inspiring messages from Heidi Esther and get a free Jumpstart to Joy Guide, with playful exercises to get taking steps to Your #JoyfullyEverAfter  -  https://heidiesther.com/joy

"I got this." "I can figure it out myself, no problem.""I'm gonna Hulk through this and get it done." "They are so lucky I'm here to help." "I'm totally the rock of our (workplace/family/friend group/church)." "I would 100% rather GIVE help than RECEIVE it. And HEAVEN FORBID I should have to ASK for any. "I've LIVED ALL of the above, how about you?  Because, why not?Self-Reliance. Independence. Contributing CitizensIt's what every parent dreams they instill in their kids. So we can be productive, helpful members of society with full medical benefits. Because, so we're taught, noone wants to be living at home when they could be living by themselves. Or do we? What are the downfalls of this "I don't want or need help" mindset? What are we missing by adopting this way of thinking? What harm are we causing ourselves and our children?  We communicate that we're not worthy of needing help. We break the cycle of giving and receiving.We value ourselves by what we can do and we don't explore who we are. This keeps us out of discovering our true, divine Joy.We communicate that others are better than us (SPOILER ALERT: You are just as wonderful as everyone else!) We close ourselves off to rich, authentic relationships. We build walls  "we're fine and perfect." BAD NEWS: Then our kids don't ask for help either and the vicious cycle perpetuates. We put feeling needed above ofeeling good. Join me and listen how to unburden yourself from the Helper-and-never-Helped mantle TO unlock your Genius and Joy!  How can we let down the mantle and let in support? 1) Practice Shoes: mindset that everything is practice; no black/white right/wrong thinking. 2) Let the crutch go: letting go of what others think; building up from within3) Take baby steps: practice gratefully receiving4) Power Voice: asking for help5)  Power Pants: positive reframe on asking for helpDiscover more Playshops to Liberate your Heart and Soul from Self-Defeating Patterns like Guilt and RegretSign up for encouraging, heartwarming inspiring messages from Heidi Esther and get a free Jumpstart to Joy Guide, with playful exercises to get you to joy - no matter what kinda time you have - at https://heidiesther.com/joy 

Howdy! This month we are doing a 30-day gratitude challenge athttp://facebook.com/groups/myJoyfully Ever AfterThe FREE Prompts can be found at https://HeidiEsther.com/nov2022Whether or not it's  NOVEMBER when you listen to it, grab the prompts, do a few before bed (MIX IN THE WHY you are grateful) and your heart will thank you for it! You can even do some around the dinner table. Why Gratitude? I share about how Gratitude develops Awareness, Acceptance, Positive Mindset, Patience, Curiosity, Compassion and helps chisel away at the crappy-colored glasses you might have been wearing. YASSS! It's totally like a superfood for your heart!

Take a less-than-snow-white trip down memory lane at Christmas with Heidi Esther and experience a typical holiday melt down when her kids were young. And learn  two very powerful starter tools to use, if you have some people pleasing in your toolbox that needs to go!What are the tools? Worth and Motives. PLUS!  Grab 5 more tools in a new printable that will move you into living more Joyfully and Authentically, no strings attached!  http://heidiesther.com/dearsanta

All her life, Katharina tried to fit in…into the box society made for her and the story she was telling herself. Moving to the USA from Germany catapulted Kat out of that box. Today, she's left fear of judgment and need for outside validation behind.Taking responsibility for her own thoughts, feelings and actions helps her create the life she desires. She speaks up fiercely in full conference rooms in defense of diverse ideas and perspectives. As a life and leadership coach and motivational speaker, Kat inspires people to confidently get out of their box. She helps them align what they do with who they are and what they value most. She draws on her experience in HR to energize leaders and challenge them to value the individual in support of the collective.Now, Kat is on a mission to help YOU recognize and leave the boxes that were handed to you. Are you ready? Join Heidi Esther as we hear this new author's story and talk about the boxes we're given and what do do about them! Connect with Kat at http://www.leaveyourboxwithkat.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/katharina-stuerzl-shrm-cp-cpc-eli-mp-59681218b/and buy her book, Step Into Your Brave at https://www.amazon.com/Step-Into-Your-Brave-Uplifting/dp/173278583X

Seriously! Join me and learn what the top 5 regrets of the dying are and the two steps you can take to bypass them, starting today.  Wanna skip to the solution ➡️ Go to https://heidiesther.com/twostepGet the skinny on Peeling Your Onion at https://heidiesther.com/peeling-your-onionLink to transcript: https://heidiesther.com/what-good-are-savings/Start your Journey to more Joy today, with a reset at https://heidiesther.com/Joy

When you say the word Perfectionism, are you cringing with dread or filled with pride? Join Heidi Esther as she shares a story about Tweasers and Toothpicks as we break down the advantages and disadvantages of this hotly-debated topic. You will come away with 6 POWERFUL STEPS  to look at how you live, so you can maximize your earthly happiness!  1) Start to live by the 80/20 principal2) Put your EGO in the back seat by ridding your life of Judgement. 3) Be Like Frozen: Learn to recognize your motivations and let people-pleasing go.4) Create space in your life for stillness. 5) Feel your feelings. 6) Accept that letting go of Perfectionistic tendencies is a journey, not a destination! LINKS REFERENCEDALL Playshops to Liberate your Heart and Soul from Self-Defeating Patterns like Guilt and Worrying Playshop on Self-Care for HelpersDon't forget to SIGN UP for encouraging, heartwarming inspiring messages from Heidi Esther and get a free Jumpstart to Joy Guide, with playful exercises to get you to joy - no matter what kinda time you have.

Once a worrier, always a worrier? Is that true? A relative said that to me recently, in a conversation. And I had to pause. Was that true for me? I've spent many nights battling frightful dreams to wake up to a sore jaw. Or nights laying awake, staring at the ceiling. More recently, my distraction of choice is long scientific articles about space exploration to distract and bore me enough from the crisis at hand. Is there a way to move away from worrying once it becomes a regular practice? Join me and learn a couple new tools to break this self-defeating cycle, get more sleep, and enjoy more of your Today, Today!Discover more Playshops to Liberate your Heart and Soul from Self-Defeating Patterns like Guilt and Regret at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8ZY7SpEO0PfAONXYN6Mo4VrDakxHhyanSign up for encouraging, heartwarming inspiring messages from Heidi Esther and get a free Jumpstart to Joy Guide, with playful exercises to get you to joy - no matter what kinda time you have - at https://heidiesther.com/joy

Are you tired of dealing with disappointment? Do you feel that's all the pandemic has handed you, one giant pile of disappointing $#!& ? Well, you're not alone. Holding onto disappointments - or pretending it's not there at all - is going to take away your energy, daily happiness, and chance at long-term joy.  Ready to regain your shininess? Join Heidi Esther and learn how to overcome the Joy-Block of Disappointment. She'll come with her own personal story, as well as the steps that will liberate you from this soggy experience. Come with your sogginess + leave with more  crunchy shininess!If you have any questions, please reach out to Heidi Esther at howdy@heidiesther.com Links Referenced:Freedom Shower of No Regret - playful printable to lead you through processing regret LISTEN TO Grow your Joyful Life Foundational workshop on Regret   All Grow your Joyful Life Foundational Workshops on YouTube  Join a supportive neighborhood of other women and helpers on Facebook  The playful Joy Guide + the wrap-around tools you need from one relatable momma - printables, convos, encouragement, stories. https://heidiesther.com/joyLooking for a book full of Hopes and Laughter? Try For Cryin' Out Loud today! 

Join Heidi Esther as she shares a story and the 5-step easy button on how to win against busyness and overwhelm and get your life back to the sane lane. And what does this all have to do with the invention of washing machines? Listen in to find out! OKAY! Here are the  steps: Overwhelm Care: Take care of yourself and your feelings  like a baby bird who can't fly. Working with feelings is an essential component of a fun, transformational experience you can share with me, called

Let's be honest, sometimes life is hard. And sometimes life sucks! Here's what you can do to turn that crap-frown upside down. Yes, it works!! There will be stories and FOUR powerful exercises you can do whenever you are in the depths. Send me your questions at howdy@heidiesther.com. What are the exercises? Hold the Whine (compassion), Post-It note (labels), Practice Shoes (expectations), and Serenity Now!( what you can control)If you LOVED this and are ready for more, check out the Peeling Your Onion Experience starting up this fall!  AND... if you loved this and would like to check our more Play-shops, go to my playlist on YouTube here! 

Does any of this sound familiar? Do you work your fingers to the bone, only to get up the next day and do it again. And again? Do you dedicate your life to making the lives of others better, but you get exhausted or resentful sometimes, wondering when it's your turn? Then you, beautiful soul, are overdue for a hearty dose of self-care! Join me, Heidi Esther, a non-profit professional for 17 years and momma for about the same. I will share with you The High 5: 5 Efficient and Effective Tips so you can Easily carve some self-care into your busy meaningful life.Schedule some time to take the best care of the person you will spend the MOST time with in your life... Beautiful YOU!

Are you a soon-to-be retiree or empty nester and dreading it? All that unstructured time and space, how you gonna fill it? Sharon Rolph, Love and Light Warrior has a solution that might interest you... with Effortless Vitality. Yea, who wouldn't want a fountain of youth in retirement? Okay, you ready? Let's dig in! PSST! Here's a link to see her art squares! About SharonSharon Rolph is an Essence and Retirement Coach. She transitioned her years of facilitating empowerment, once she retired from Boeing in 2016, into empowering Boomers to find their new purpose with her book FRESH COURAGE in Retirement: finding purpose, essence and fulfillment.FREE

Emotional Tsunamiswhat can you do when life deals you more than you can handle; you've been engulfed with a great loss; there's nothing you can do? Before you break out the remote and Oreos or lashing out, try these 5 simple, powerful steps to calming down and reclaiming your power.  CareCompleteGrieveListen RiseLinks Referenced Audre Lorde, the legendary writer, poet, feminist   Burnout Book  Burnout authors talking about what you can do to complete the stress cycleGrieving process (Please note this process is not linear)  Peeling Your Onion ExperiencePeeling Your Onion Quiz

Join Heidi Esther, your Joyful Purpose Mentor, as she connects with Ej Merrifield, nonbinary Tarot Reader, for another powerful Through the Looking Glass conversation. Today, we talk about Ej's journey as a nonbinary human, and the powerful tool that helped them during some other dark times: tarot. They share about how it can be that unbiased spotlight for something in your life that might be the underlying cause of your pain, or the friend who shares an unbiased viewpoint, shedding a new perspective. Ej shares the basics of what tarot is, helps us know that  we can all learn to read tarot, and does an illuminating reading for Heidi Esther. Soon, you'll be able to find them @TrailsEdgeTarot on instagram. They hope to educate and empower other humans to find knowledge and healing from tarot, too. Watch and be inspired today! And, here are the decks Ej talked about...The deck they used, The Dark Wood Tarot The beginner Rider Deck The informative guide book And don't forget to book a reading with them today! What are Through the Looking Glass conversations? Convos with different kinds of teachers who have new tools for us to know, heal, and understand ourselves better. That tool could be yoga or astrology or the enneagram. Just like you grew up and figured out how you thrived and learned - whether that be in a classroom environment, scraping your knees climbing trees in the woods, or belting out affirmations on the cheerleading squad, I bring you different tools (mirrors) to see yourself, to best learn and know your power, beauty, and joy. ABOUT: Ej Merrifield is a college student studying creative writing. They've been interested in tarot since they knew what it was, but didn't get seriously into it until they hit a rough point. When Ej didn't know what to do, they turned to a deck of tarot cards. What Ej found  helped more than they ever would have dreamed. Ej is here to share their sense of empowerment with the people they read for, and to teach other people how to read for themselves. Ej believes in an honest, transparent, and inclusive approach when interpreting the cards. You can book a reading with Ej at https://trailsedgeastrology.wordpress.com/work-with-us/You can find Ej on insta at @trailsedgetarot

Do you ever end up regretting something you did or said, sometimes days, weeks, months, or even years after the fact? Learn what you can do to make peace with that earlier version of yourself and set yourself free. I'll share a true story about a repeat scenario that caused me a load of regret AFTER my divorce, then we'll break down the process of freeing yourself from regret, which has 5 steps!So... Welcome to The Freedom Shower of No Regret. Steps!1) The Universal Flow: gain the perspective that the universe is giving you a lesson (albeit unpleasant) so you can remove this regret block from the flow of your life. 2) Soap of Amends: It's time to take responsibility and apologize, either to yourself or others. 3) Improve Shampoo: Sorry doesn't remove regret sometimes. So, we need to reflect AND act upon an action that will improve ourselves. (I.e. like when we regret not going to bed sooner because everyone is up watching TV and we have a big presentation that day and feel like crapola, the next time we say "y'all can watch it; I'm going to bed" ) Define the lesson you need to learn.4) The Face Wash of Forgiveness: In this step we remove all the should-a / would-a / could-as and practice forgiving ourselves. Here is where we release the judgement and practice  being a great friend!  5) Acceptance Towel: Here we move into accepting all we did and all that happened. This will free us to move into a different perspective and inviting gratitude in for the lesson we have learned.  PSST! Do you want a FREE printable of the Freedom Shower of no Regret? Comment below and I'll get it to you! And...here's your play-shop affirmation: I am direct and honest.LINKS MENTIONED: HTTPS://HeidiEsther.com/Joy for a free Joy guide. Join others on their journeys to Joy at http://facebook.com/groups/MyJoyfullyEverAfter

Someone who needs 1/3 caff coffee.  And 10 hours of sleep. And inserts in her shoes. And long talks with friends. Who dat? Yep , that's me, Heidi Esther. And those are just some of the different ways I've "come out of the closet" in my life. Yes, yes, in addition to being lesbian. But, honestly, all the big AND little ways we come out of the closet are critical to finding joy in life. Why is coming out of the closet important? ...for being seen for who you are. ...for letting others know that they are not alone if they feel the same way. (think: common humanity)...for you to acknowledge your worthiness and uniqueness  ...so that you accept your uniqueness and weirdness and take care of yourself AND SHOW OTHERS how to best take care of and be in relationship with you. ...so that you can end up loving all the pieces of yourself, no matter what. which leads to believing in yourself, which leads to unlocking your divinely-given joyful purpose. And when you hide, you let others know...It's okay to say one thing and mean anotherIt's okay to change yourself  according to what other people needIt's okay to give your power away ...that the real you is not worthy of seeing the light of day. Email me at howdy@heidiesther.com or go on my Facebook Page to comment how you are going to come out of the closet. Whether it be never to wear high heels again, stop shaving your sideburns, or only meditating with a teddy bear and blankie every morning from now on! 

Are you ready to live with more happiness and authenticity? Then you are ready to Get off the Shelf and Choose You First. And this is the convo you've been waiting for. Join Heidi Esther as she chats with wise creative spirit Vicki Dobbs about what it took for her to write and live the book she wrote: Get Off the Shelf; Choose You First, You Have a Right to be Happy. In the conversation, Vicki shares about how she traded in the box she was given - the rules she was given to follow - to someone who lives in an amoeba, with boundaries of her own choosing. She talks about her inspired off-road journey during a real estate class, and how both silence AND sharing her story have brought her closer to an authentic, happy life. You don't wanna miss the insight and the heartfelt, inspiring journey. LINKS REFERENCEDGET OFF THE SHELF BOOK https://www.amazon.com/Get-Off-Shelf-Choose-First-ebook/dp/B0B3NHDM2WWanna experience something revolutionary? Sign up for Vicki's 5-day masterclass coming up in July: Mastering the Art of Putting You First - get on her email list at http://vickidobbs.com for the DEETS! To get her real, inspirational "Friday food for Thoughts" http://vickidobbs.comFacebook  https://www.facebook.com/vickildobbsauthorInstagram https://www.instagram.com/vickidobbs/Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/vickidobbs33/_saved/Sacred Wisdom Workshops https://vickidobbs.com/sacred-wisdom-workshops/WHO IS VICKI? MY WORDS: Wise woman, storyteller, and best selling author who has gone on a journey of self-discovery and lived deep love, deep wonder, deep joy, and deep grief. Somewhere along the line, she developed an intuition, kinship and openness to the sacred beats and rhythms of nature. She shares her physical grounding, listening, connecting, healing, joy bringing practices with our world in books, classes and experiences.FROM HER: As the founder of Wisdom Evolution and head cheerleader for The You First Revolution, Vicki has been helping people navigate their lives and business in a way that allows them to gift the world the best of themselves. She specializes in writing and crafting virtual and in-person courses that include some form of sacred creativity or art to anchor the teaching given into our physical world.Vicki is a Spiritual Entrepreneur co-creating with the Divine in opening existential gateways through which individuals can face their challenges as opportunities, embracing them as the revered teachers that they both are. Using her best-selling books, courses, working with individuals and speaking to groups, she endeavors to inspire others to create their lives intentionally. Introducing ancient wisdom techniques blended with modern modalities through experiential classes, ceremony, sacred art, and story, Vicki's goal is to see everyone live every day empowered by the voice of their own authentic truth. She views this life's journey as an ever-upward, spiraling ascension of the human spirit leading it toward wisdom, wholeness, and joy.You can find more about Vicki athttps://vickidobbs.comhttps://www.facebook.com/vickildobbsauthorhttps://www.instagram.com/vickidobbs/https://www.pinterest.com/vickidobbs33/

PSST! Want to know your enneagram number? Click here for a free Quiz and Assessment! Join Heidi Esther and Heather Kokx and FOUR SPECIAL GUESTS for an insightful chat about the Enneagram as a tool YOU can use to know yourself better and own more of your badass. Heather Kokx, Enneagram Coach, will talk special guests Marla Peavler of Pura Vida Pets, Jacque Woods, Kelly Skinner of Soul Care, and Laurie Herbers of Soul Love Legacy i about their enneagram numbers and what that means for them in how they show up and shine in the world! TIMELINE01:05 What is Through the Looking Glass? 03.10 What's up with the enneagram? Quick overview of each number! 12:41 Enneagram Brady-Bunch Investigation + Discussion (Covers 1, 2, 8, and 9. Listen in to see if you're in there!) 1:01:10 Enneagram Affirmations! 1:06:50 Enneagram Classes + Coaching1:08:47 Standing in your own power + Peeling Your Onion update (links below)LINKS REFERENCEDFREE ENNEAGRAM Quiz + Assessment Heather's Enneagram Class Heather's FREE 30 min 1:1 Enneagram Discovery session Heidi's Peeling Your Onion Deets  Heidi's Peeling Your Onion Quiz! Enneagram in Relationship Book - The Path Between UsGUEST LINKS! Marla Peavler, Pura Vida Pets Kelly Miller Skinner, Soul Care Laurie Herbers, Soul Love Legacy Jacque Woods, Enchanted Grounds

Join Heidi Esther for a chat with Postpartum Doula + Advocate, Reiki Master + Best-Selling Author Julia Barton! We  share  about depression in motherhood and what Julia's journey to living life in Full Bloom looks like, as well as her new book and the launch of Olive and Bloom. Join for the journey, stay for the self-love and self-worth :) IN this conversation, Julia and I talk a lot about peeling back the layers that life gives us to find our authentic selves. Trying to find what is happy for us. If this resonates with you, then you might be ready to start peeling back some layers in your life to find your authentic happy! Check out Heidi's Peeling Your Onion Experience today at http://heidiesther.com/peeling-your-onion. Not sure if Peeling your Onion is right for you? Take the readiness quiz here: https://heidiesther.com/peeling-your-onion-quiz/#takeitWho is Julia? The seeds of Julia Barton's life mission were planted when she earned her Reiki I certification at the age of eight. A born intuitive and empath, young Julia used Reiki to make herself feel safe and protected. Despite growing up in a holistic household, adulthood found her unsure of how to best use her gifts. That all changed when she started a family. Her isolating experience with postpartum depression cultivated a desire to support and nurture others. She became a Postpartum Doula and Reiki Master to offer love, warmth, and support to help new moms trust their intuition and find joy throughout their postpartum journey. Her desire to help women bloom into their fullest selves became a business, Olive & Bloom Holistic Care and Healing. Find support for you or someone you love at http://www.oliveandbloom.net You can also follow Julia at https://www.instagram.com/oandbloom/https://www.facebook.com/oandbloom/And here's a link to her best-selling book on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Elevate-Your-Voice-Courageous-Perseverance/dp/1732785821

Who will help you be the happiest, most true version of yourself and not keep you locked in your I-don't-need-any-help closet? These THREE people: the Cheerleader, the Sleuth, and the Joy-Opener will unlock your door to your happier, truer self - every time. I call them the StepStool of Support! Combined, they provide rest, confidence, a different view, and a way forward - for you!  Think of them as support for life! I'm sharing a story that took place before my journey in For Cryin' Out Loud to show you the beginnings of my Stepstool of Support.  about The Stepstool of Support I created for myself during the story. Maybe you'd like a friend who doesn't care if you put on a bra. Or someone to watch The Golden Girls reruns with. Or someone who understands what losing a spouse is like. Or someone who can help you with a job hunt.Links Referenced: Peeling Your Onion Course + Readiness Quiz! 

Join Heidi Esther in a Looking Glass Conversation. What is that? A conversation that will give you a new tool to help you uncover more of your inner badass! Today, Heidi Esther chats with practical idealist and Astrologist Lisa Merrifield of Trail's Edge Astrology. Lisa will show you how you can use astrology as a tool that can help you understand your path, purpose, and how to radiantly live within your natural cycles and timing. Yes, even if you have no idea what your rising sign is or anything! Lisa also does a reading of Heidi Esther's charts. It's spooky accurate, people. You don't want to miss! For those who know a little bit about astrology, Lisa has a Capricorn Sun, a Sagittarius Moon, and a Scorpio rising. Lisa holds a certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and is a lifelong student at Astrology University and a member of the Organization of Professional Astrologers. Lisa's traditional training and experience are in environmental science and regional planning. She has over 25 years of experience in the government and higher education world.  Links References! Follow her intuitive practical soul at https://TrailsEdgeAstrology.com/  Facebook @TrailsEdgeAstrology Instagram @Trails_Edge_AstrologyYouTube at Trails Edge AstrologyKelly Moran's full moon cards & Etsy shop! The Astrology HubTosha Silver

Join Heidi and Heather for a nerdy and powerful look at four critical pieces that need to be in place to succeed in becoming a Jedi in your life! With examples from Heidi, Heather, and Luke Skywalker, you'll see what you need to do to confidently move towards your joyful purpose, whether that be owning an etsy shop or saving the empire from Darth Vader! AND...HERE's your affirmation...from Yoda himself! “Tremendously beautiful this life is. But only those who live it can know it; no other way there is.” The Four critical pieces Jedi MindsetFinding your YodaHow not to give in to your hateDetonating the Death StarIf you are ready to get some skills for your Jedi Journey, you'll love Peeling Your Onion, a live playful experience to get you on the road to your joyful purpose. Guided by your very own Yoda, Heidi, you'll reflect, color, and find the story within you that will light your path to your Jedi within! For details, go to https://heidiesther.com/peeling-your-onionTake The QUIZ to see if you are  READY to go on a Jedi Journey of your own at https://heidiesther.com/peeling-your-onion-quiz/#takeit

I have a fun quiz for you today! A quick, 4-minute nugget that will let you know if you are a Braveheart, Love and Light Warrior, or Zen Master In Training! It will also let you know if you are in a place that could use a little Peeling of your Onion. What is Peeling Your Onion? A way to fill up your tool belt so you can pack for SUCCESS when... You start a new chapter in your life (think job/being a parent/retirement)Have a change in circumstance that leaves you feeling unsettled (think grief, job loss) If you're just plain looking to put more Happiness in your life but don't know how.Not sure if you're a fit? Take the Quiz! Results emailed in 1 business day! Specifically, it has 5 modules: Self-worth, Resilient Mindset, Your Support System, Understanding your feelings, and taking brave action! Want to know more about Peeling Your Onion? Start HEREThe experience starts Thursday, June 2. sending you love, light, and laughter, Heidi EstherPS My  4-week live group Peeling Your Onion experience is guaranteed to give you tools you can use to navigate to more Joy in your life! No. Matter. What. Please note this pricing is debut course pricing and won't ever be this low again!PPS  Take the Quiz :) ​

Join Heidi Esther as she shares 6 powerful steps you can do over a 30-day period to RID YOURSELF OF GUILT, whenever it rears its ugly head.The companion story, Soccer Mom Guilt,  to this workshop can be found here https://youtu.be/jF1TRYQdE30For learn more about and sign up for the Peeling Your Onion Experience, go to http://heidiesther.com/peeling-your-onion/

Heidi and Heather talk about creating Lasting Happiness and will answer: 1) 4 keys to nurture real Happiness.2) What may be keeping you unhappy. 3)  How to know if you have to heal.PLUS! Learn how happiness is like a rubber duckie! Fun tidbits: Learn How happiness is universal. Heather shares a man-love story. Heidi talks about her badass child. AND don't forget to grab YOUR affirmation for the month at the end from the Snowman of Affirmation! We promise he'll melt your heart :)  Heidi's NEW BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V1SZ2VHHeathers AWESOME BOOK!  https://www.amazon.com/Gateway-Healing-Guide-Happiness-Journey/dp/B09T5V65W5/

Lightening Episode from Book Launch Day! What's one key ingredient to feeling worthy of feeling GREAT about yourself has nothing to do with happiness? What is it? Well, I used it while creating a plant-based life for my family...listen in and check it out!PS You TOTALLY have this in your pantry already!  Want more inspiring funny stuff? Read OR Listen to For Cryin' Out Loud today! Available on amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V1SZ2VH 

Join Heidi Esther and Deb Cummins Stellato as they get real about their feelings, what it means to allow yourself to exhale, a new book that can help your life, and the many gifts awareness can bring you, including the power of choice.**Including*** A Story for Every Woman! Deb is a Jersey Girl | Journey Coach | Community Builder | Podcaster and Author who serves and supports committed women seeking the confidence to cultivate courage, make pivots and redefine their success! Elevate Your Voice on AMAZONConnect with Deb, Courage Coach, and Non-profit Leader at thinkcourageously.comJoin Deb's Think Courageously Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thinkcourageously/Follow Deb on Apple PodcastsApril Pertuis' Lightbeamers Storytelling Community on Facebook where the book started! MY BOOK if you want to nab it!

Join Heidi Esther for a conversation about a key piece of a resilient mindset, Compassion! PLUS! Learn the components of her free self-love bundle (HINT: it includes compassion + meatballs!) To purchase For Cryin' Out Loud and get the free self-love bundle, go here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V1SZ2VH Not ready to buy? Grab a Free chapter + Outtakes at:  http://HeidiEsther.com/FreeChapter

Join Heidi Esther for a chat about matches, disgruntled teenagers, job searchers, and the unexpected gift of three new kinds of friends that can powerfully help you through almost any of life's transitions. LINKS REFERENCEDChapter 1 + outtakes of Heidi's Book at http://heidiesther.com/FreeChapterREAD THE BOOK NOW by joining Team Sunshine! Info at http://heidiesther.com/sunshine

Join Heidi and Heather as they talk about personal development, mamma bears, Ukraine, Your Joy, and how to eat your feelings. REVEALED: a new bowl of affirmation and your affirmation of the month! takeaways" You're not going to be able to listen through the noise if you can't listen to yourself." - Heidi " (taking care of myself) needs to be an AND. If it's an OR, I'll always put myself last."  - Heidi LINKS referenced: More about and How to sign up for Heather's Yoga ClassesGet Chapter 1 + outtakes of Heidi's Book at http://heidiesther.com/FreeChapter READ THE BOOK NOW by joining Team Sunshine! Info at http://heidiesther.com/sunshine

For Cryin' Out Loud is a book. A book written by someone who woke up to their joy. And found how they come alive on this planet. And she is here to share her beautiful, messy, unexpected, midwestern momma story with you. Why was it written? To let you know that YOU, beautiful soul, have the same bright, beautiful Joy inside of you.  And, with some encouragement, tools, and support, you can uncover more of your Joy. You are not alone. And YOU are worthy of Joy.  Links ReferencedFREE Chapter + Outtakes from For Cryin' Out Loud: http://HeidiEsther.com/FreeChapterKathy Caprino's Amazing Career Challenge: https://kathycaprino.com/amazing-career-challenge/

Join Heidi and Heather as they talk about the stories we experience and how we can rewrite them to empower ourselves going forward. LINKS MENTIONEDGateway to Healing PAPERBACK BOOK! Join Heidi's Book Launch Team Sunshine + Get FREE STUFF! FREE First Chapter + Outtakes of For Cryin' Out LoudSquirrel Obstacle Course Post-It Note Exercise Farmer and Horse StoryBurnout book American Gods BookShut Up and Write writer's group: find one by you!One Short Book Course that Heidi and Heather both took AND What's Your Story, by Heather Kokx 1/19/2022Most of you know I am in love with the Enneagram. For those of you who don't know the Enneagram, it is a system of personality types aimed at self-development. There are 9 personality types. I am a 9.We 9s are fearful of putting ourselves out there, asserting ourselves in the world. Making our voice heard is scary. Taking space in the world solely for our own interests is scary.With that said, I've decided to take a leap of faith and do something I have always wanted to do, but was afraid to do. I'm going to blog about being an Enneagram 9. There isn't a lot of information on the internet about 9s talking about being 9s. I would really like to read something like that, and I think other 9s would, too. So, that is my news. I'm changing my blog's theme to my story.And in doing so, I am changing the story I tell myself - that I can't assert myself in the world. Instead, I'm living the story I want: I can have a voice in the world. Which leads me to ask, what is your story?You see, we all have two stories. The stories we tell ourselves, and the true stories of who we are. The hard part is learning which is which.For example, for years I said I was a bad driver. And everyone said I was a bad driver. Then one day I thought, "Wait. I don't have to be a bad driver."I changed my story. Now, I'm not going to say I'm a great driver. But I will say that I no longer think I am a HORRIBLE driver like before. This week, think about your story. Listen to the stories you tell yourself daily. Think about the story you would like to tell yourself. And think about what the real story is of who you are.

In this episode, I talk about how curiosity(part of the First Module in Peeling Your Onion) helped me ERASE Guilt over making not the best decision for my kids, how I'm taking care of my toe, and how I use it to find what Miracle Morning S.A.V.E.R.S are best for me!Your Curiosity Mission!Read the below short article

I wrote Lovable, Loving, and Loved for you. For all the beautiful, hard-working, helping, brilliant Yous within. For all the sometimes messy, anxious, infuriated, depressed, over-worked, tired Yous within. May you take time every day to rejoice and replenish the timeless, worthy soul who is you. TRANSCRIPT at https://heidiesther.com/lovableDo you want to read a book whose mission is to let YOU know YOU are worthy of Joy?  For Cryin' Out Loud by Heidi Esther to read a short, punchy memoir that will let YOU know that you, beautiful soul, are worthy of Joy!Sign up to get bi-weekly live updates on my YouTube Channel on how you can journey to Your Joyfully Ever After!