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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:00) Heather Moyse's Olympic and athletic background (2:19) Champion mindset and value-based choices (7:48) Parenting, support, and being your child's biggest fan (20:54) Regret, potential, and choosing the right path (29:29) One step back, two steps forward (32:43) Redefining realistic and breaking limits (43:35) The Podium Process: dream, plan, pursue, achieve (46:05) "How close can I get?" as a mindset tool (50:43) Heather's book, coaching, and where to find her   Who is Heather Moyse?   Heather Moyse is one of Canada's most accomplished multi-sport athletes, a four-time Olympian and two-time Olympic gold medalist in two-woman bobsled, winning gold at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games and again in 2014. She was also a standout member of Canada's senior women's rugby team, helping lead the team to silver at the 2013 Rugby Sevens World Cup and earning top scorer honors at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups. In 2016, she became the first Canadian woman inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. Heather has also represented Canada in track cycling, holds a master's degree in occupational therapy, and is a sought-after motivational speaker and author of Redefining Realistic. Today, she helps people build a champion mindset, challenge limiting beliefs, and discover what they are truly capable of achieving. Connect with Heather: Website: https://www.heathermoyse.com/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/heather-moyse✨-oly-bsc-mscot-15976550 IG: https://www.instagram.com/heathermoyse/ Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life  Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram  

What happens when heartbreak becomes the starting point for a whole new purpose? In this episode of Unstoppable Mindset, I sit down with Heather Christie, author, educator, entrepreneur, and founder of Love Notes, a storytelling movement built around real stories of real love. Heather shares how commuting alone to New York City as a teenager shaped her independence, why she walked away from her creative dreams after marrying young, and how writing helped her rediscover herself after the end of a 30-year marriage. We explore storytelling, resilience, creativity, publishing, relationships, and the power of authentic human connection. You will hear how Heather transformed loneliness into hope through Love Notes, an off-Broadway storytelling series that is now expanding across the country and helping people reconnect with the many forms love can take. Highlights: 01:25 - Learn how early independence shaped Heather's confidence and resilience. 16:03 - Discover why staying true to yourself matters in life and relationships. 19:29 - Hear how heartbreak inspired a search for real love stories. 27:21 - Learn how writing helped Heather reconnect with her creativity. 32:35 - Discover the mindset that helped her push through years of rejection. 47:17 - Hear what Heather believes is at the heart of real love. About the Guest: Heather Christie is a speaker, writer-producer, educator, and the creator of LoveNotes! — Real Stories. Real People. Real Love.®—an Off-Broadway storytelling show that's expanding through satellite productions alongside an award-winning anthology. An award-winning YA author, she wrote What The Valley Knows and The Lying Season, which debuted as an Amazon #1 bestseller in Young Adult Soccer Fiction. Her essays have appeared in Salon, NextTribe, Writer's Digest, Baltimore Style, Scary Mommy, Elephant Journal, The Good Men Project, Grown & Flown, Baltimore Child, Parent.co, Her View From Home, the Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop, and The Lighter Side of Real Estate. Heather holds a BA in Literary Studies from UT-Dallas and an MFA from Pine Manor College. She is CEO of SocRoc Soccer and an adjunct lecturer at the City University of New York. Ways to connect with Heather: Website: www.LoveNotesWorldwide.com & www.HeatherChristieBooks.com Instagram:@_heatherchristie/lovenotes_worldwideFacebook: @heatherchristiebooks / @LoveNotesWorldwideLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-christie-mfa-4b976049/LoveNotes! AnthologyWhat The Valley Knows (book)The Lying Season (book) About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards. https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/ accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/ Thanks for listening! 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Transcription Notes: Michael Hingson  00:06 John, thank you for being here with me on Unstoppable Mindset. I hope today's conversation left you with a fresh perspective, a new insight, or at least something worth thinking about. If you're ready to go deeper into the ideas that shape how we see ourselves and others, I have a free gift for you. Head over to Michael hingson.com and download my free ebook, Blinded by Fear. It explores the invisible beliefs that hold us back and shows you how to reframe them, so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, leave a review, and share this show with someone who can use a reminder that growth starts with mindset. When people think differently, we all move forward together. Thanks again for listening. Keep learning, keep questioning, and keep choosing to live with an unstoppable mindset. Hi everyone, and welcome to another episode of Unstoppable Mindset. Today we get the opportunity and the honor of chatting with Heather Christy, and Heather, Heather is an author. She and her brother have formed a company, so she's clearly an entrepreneur. She's acted, she's a keynote speaker, and I don't know what all we're going to find out in the next hour or so, but definitely an exciting person to get a chance to chat with. So, Heather, welcome to Unstoppable Mindset. We're glad you're here. Speaker 1  01:47 Thank you, Michael. I'm so honored that we're going to have a conversation today. Michael Hingson  01:52 And Heather lives in New York City, she lives in Manhattan, or as we all know it, the city. And before we started this, we were talking about the fact that winter is coming everywhere. Ah, well, what do you do as long as you don't get too much snow back there? Speaker 1  02:11 Yeah, the winters have been pretty mild here the last couple years, so see what happens. Michael Hingson  02:16 Yeah, time will tell. Well, why don't we start? Tell us about the early Heather growing up in some of those things. Speaker 1  02:22 Okay, well, as a young person, I, I wanted to be an actress, and I grew up in a really small rural town, about two hours due west of New York City, in Pennsylvania. It's called the Holy Valley. Michael Hingson  02:37 What town? Speaker 1  02:39 Oh, it's called Oli Oley Valley, it's actually a Michael Hingson  02:42 valley. Okay, Speaker 1  02:43 historic site. And so I had a really interesting sort of upbringing, because I, before it was really in vogue, I was on a work-study program, and I would spend half my day in this small Pennsylvania town, and then I would jump on a bus - it was called the Bieber Bus back then - and drive to New York City on the bus, and that was like two to two and a half hours each way, get off in the, you know, huge metropolis of New York City, go on auditions, go sees, or if I had a booking, I'd do the booking, and then I would jump back on the bus and go all the way back to rural Pennsylvania, and that's how I spent like all my high school years was back and forth, back and forth, back and forth, and then I actually graduated early. I graduated halfway through my senior year. I had enough of my credits done that I'd actually, the first half of my senior year, I went to community college, and I took a class in the evenings, so I could be done by Christmas break, and the only requirement I still needed to fulfill was my physical fitness, so I ended up moving to New York City, and then I would take my physical fitness classes at Steps Dance Studio, and then I was still able to graduate with my class in June, but I was living in New York City from January on of what would have been senior year. Yeah, so it was like the early me, and the one thing that was sort of interesting when I was on the work study, my mom was a mathematician, and my dad was a an ER doctor, so they actually tutored me. My mom tutored me in math, and my father tutored me in chemistry. And then, like my history teacher back back in the day, we had Walkmans, and he would record his three lessons on a Walkman, and I would listen to them on the bus back and forth from New York. Michael Hingson  04:43 Yep, Lockmans were the big thing back in time. Sony created a very clever thing, but as with everything, the technology has advanced beyond that. Now Speaker 1  04:58 that's right. Yeah, now my kids. Wouldn't even recognize a Walkman, Michael Hingson  05:02 they wouldn't recognize a cassette either. Speaker 1  05:05 That's right, yeah, it would be like an ancient artifact. Michael Hingson  05:08 What's really strange is there are a lot of people who don't even really know anymore what CDs are. Speaker 1  05:14 That's true, yeah. Michael Hingson  05:16 Much less, well, and DVD is sort of going the same way, it hasn't quite got there, but we, we are new now, moving more into streaming and things like that, but, gee, what a crazy world. Well, so you went through high school, basically commuting to New York. What did your parents think of that? Speaker 1  05:35 Well, I was one of four children, I was the oldest child, and what's remarkable is in the beginning, my mother would go with me, but it was hard to do that, and have you know three other children at home, so by the time I was 15 I was doing it on my own, and when I.. it's just like such a different culture that children are raised in now, there's sort of this idea that we, we can't let them kind of do their own thing, you know, like there's, we're so follow every move and thing they do, but that was like a lot of independence my parents granted me at such a young age, and so they thought, I mean, it was great, and they gave me the support I needed, but at the same time they allowed me to be really independent at a pretty young age. I know when I tell people, "Oh, yeah, I moved to New York City when I was 17 by myself, they're like, "And your parents let you do that? And New York, and this was in the late 80s, early 90s, and New York was like a whole different place, like when I get off the bus at Port Authority back then, like now that whole strip Times Square is kind of sanitized and disified, but back then it was, it was a little rough, Michael Hingson  06:56 it was a lot of X-rated things, and all that, I did some commuting more in the early 90s. I sold products, and I would travel back to New York, because that's where I sold to. I traveled from California, and I remember it was there was a lot of stuff on 42nd Street that was very X-rated, and so on, a lot different than the musical 42nd Street, but that's okay. Speaker 1  07:20 That's right, yeah, Michael Hingson  07:21 but it is a lot, a lot cleaner now than it was, and I remember times I would go out of my hotel and there would be people who would say you really shouldn't be walking around on your own, and why not, and they said, well, because it's pretty dangerous here, and you know, the the angels that that were out there insisted on escorting me everywhere I went, just because they were concerned about me, and I wasn't, although I understand the the situation, but I wasn't going to go in the middle of Central Park at night either, so you know, Speaker 1  07:58 right, and I was a lot the same for me. I remember, though, getting.. I would get off the bus at the Port Authority, for people who know you, New York City, it's on Eighth Avenue, and then I would feel like I wasn't like fully safe until I could get to Lord and Taylor, which was on Sixth Avenue. Yeah, and then it felt like everything got a little bit safer and calmer, the energy changed. Michael Hingson  08:23 Yeah, Speaker 1  08:23 that Michael Hingson  08:24 was a lot different. You could always go to St. Patrick's Cathedral for refuge too. So, but yeah, the Port Authority was an interesting place to go, and I understand. Well, how did.. how did all that affect you, and how did, how does what you did back then kind of affect you in the way you think today, especially with children and so on? Would you give them that same level of independence today? Speaker 1  08:52 That's a really interesting question. And my children are a little older than I was at that time now, but I do think about when they were 15, 1616, years old, and if I'm to answer the question really honestly, I don't know that I would have. I just feel like, and I don't know what's changed about society that makes it that way, that and part of it I think is maybe like the news cycle just is constantly highlighting everything that's wrong and fear based that that's what we see and it's in our faces so much more because we have all this access to it through social media that it it creates sort of this, this like undercurrent in parenting that, that we're, that we're oftentimes afraid, like, what could happen to our children. So, I don't know if I actually would have let them commute like that by themselves, you know? Like, yeah, I don't think I would have. Michael Hingson  09:56 Yeah, it's definitely different now than it was then, and. And I think you're right with especially the news cycle and also in reality there's there's so much gun violence and other stuff going on and I ask people when we talk about it I ask is it really that there's more now or it's just more visible in the news, and I'm not sure that it's just visibility. I think there is more stuff going on, and it's not being stopped nearly as effectively or as aggressively as it should be, and it does make it a scarier world. It's tougher, I think, by far to be a kid now than it was when you were a kid, much less I believe when I was growing up. We just didn't see the kinds of things that we see today, and I don't think it's all just exposure from the news. I think there's there's some truth to the fact that that there are other issues going on, Speaker 1  11:00 right, that it actually is a more dangerous world that we live in. Michael Hingson  11:03 Yeah, and I think that it is something that we do have to think about, and hopefully someday sanity will come back to it all. I agree, I'm of the opinion that eventually it will, but you know, so that's cool. But, but still, we have to do what we do, but I also think that we can't stifle our children, we have to give them the opportunity to grow. It may be that you might, when your children were the age you were, you might have decided, well, one of us just has to go with you all the time, and we're going to just to keep an eye on you, or you have other people that help, but I think being so aggressively smothering that you don't let children grow is a problem too. Speaker 1  11:53 Yeah, I agree. I think that's, I mean, there's that saying, and maybe I'll get it right, or maybe I'll get it wrong here, that we need to give our children roots and wings, Michael Hingson  12:02 yeah, Speaker 1  12:02 and that's the challenge, is to find the balance, Michael Hingson  12:06 yeah. Well, and so for you, you were given a lot of independence. How did that shape kind of your attitude, and how does it shape the way you look at life today? Speaker 1  12:20 Well, that's a really great question, and for all the independence that I had as a young person, and maybe, maybe I was given too much independence in some ways, because I, I ended up marrying very young, and and I often wonder, like, had my parents not given me as much independence, if I would have done that, but yeah, I still think I'm very independent now, and I've tried to instill that in my children as well, and I think they're, they're really great kids, and they've launched really well, which I know is a common problem with today's young adults, is the this sort of inability to to launch, and I, I feel really good. My both my kids have done that and done it well. Michael Hingson  13:15 Well, and all you can do is your best, Speaker 1  13:19 right? Michael Hingson  13:20 I think we don't do this nearly as much as we should, but it ultimately comes down to, you know, kids want all sorts of independence, and so on. Parents are, are.. I'm talking about parents who really think about what they do, they may not want children to have that much independence, but I think the key is that you really need to communicate with your kids and teach them what's going on and why, Speaker 1  13:48 right. I think that's it's to be open and transparent with, with our children is very, and to have like the hard conversations and give them a safe space in which they can speak to Michael Hingson  14:02 the other side of that is that we should hold them to the same standard and say when you have issues and so on, we're here, we're not going to judge you, you need to have the hard conversations with us too. And I don't think we do nearly as much of that. I know when I was growing up, we had a lot of conversations. Of course, I was blind. I've been blind my whole life, and I encountered a lot of different things growing up, and my parents were glad to talk with me about blindness, and glad to talk with me about different things about independence, and it also was true that they allowed me to be independent. I mean, I rode my own bike around the neighborhood, and some other.. I'm not the only blind kid that did that in the world, but in my town I was brand.. and I think that, you know, I'm. Sure, that I was watched, but parents didn't interfere. I mean, I even fell off the bike a couple times until I really learned how to ride it, but they allowed me to have the opportunity to grow, and I think that there is a way to do that without, without, well, without stifling your kids, and that you can, you can let kids grow, and we should really emphasize curiosity a lot more than we do. Speaker 1  15:29 I agree, I think that's really important, is to give kids the space to grow and encourage curiosity. Michael Hingson  15:36 Yeah, we don't probably do that nearly as much as we ought to, well, so you mentioned you got married at 19. Well, I guess that's a little young, but, but you did that, huh? Speaker 1  15:48 I did. Yes, I did. I married young. Michael Hingson  15:54 How did that work out? Speaker 1  15:56 Well, it, it worked out for a little, well, it worked out for a while. I stayed married a really long time, but I eventually divorced 30 years later, and part of that had to do with I was, I did marry young, but my ex-husband also had some addictions that you know in time just became too hard to manage, so that ended the thing, and he Michael Hingson  16:29 wouldn't, and he wouldn't deal with them Speaker 1  16:31 well. At one point, I mean, we'll ask a lot of times in relationship with addicts, you kind of, there are times when they deal with them, and then times when they don't, Michael Hingson  16:39 right? Speaker 1  16:40 Yeah, so ultimately it dissolved. Michael Hingson  16:44 It's too bad when things happen. Speaker 1  16:47 That's right, yeah, but I'm grateful for the the union, because it produced my two great kids. Michael Hingson  16:56 And what, what else did being married for 30 years teach you? Speaker 1  17:01 Well, wow, that's a great question. I think probably it taught me most of all it's a lesson learned, sort of, that you really need to be true to yourself and listen to yourself, because I think deep down we know, and my I was always trying, like, to try harder, if I just try harder, you know, things will get better, but there's part of me deep down that knew I was sort of trying harder for everybody else but myself. And when I left New York, I had given up everything I'd worked on, and in, you know, in hindsight, when I look back, I, it was in a way I sort of abandon all my dreams and hopes, and ultimately I don't think that's a good thing when you give up yourself for someone else. Michael Hingson  17:50 So, after you got married, what did you do? Where did you go? Speaker 1  17:54 Well, my ex-husband was a professional soccer player, so we ended up going around the United States, he played for a couple different teams, and I went to college, and I finished my degree at the University of Texas, and then I, I did a couple things, I was a flight attendant, and I eventually fell into real estate, and worked in real estate for a long, long time, but along the way, I, there was a, there was a point where I kind of really missed that young creative person that I had started out my life as, and I'd always loved books and lacher, and my undergraduate degree was in literary studies, and I started writing stories, and then at midlife went back to graduate school for a master's of fine arts in creative writing, and and started writing. So I was, I was always doing a bunch of things. I was a real estate broker, I was managing a company, and then I was, I was writing, and began writing novels on the side. Michael Hingson  18:58 What was your bachelor's degree in Speaker 1  19:00 literary studies. Michael Hingson  19:02 Oh, okay, Speaker 1  19:03 yeah. Michael Hingson  19:04 So, you never did get degrees in what either of your parents did. Speaker 1  19:09 No, no, no, Michael Hingson  19:10 you weren't that into math. Speaker 1  19:12 No, not at all. No, I always liked words, words. Michael Hingson  19:16 Yeah, I understand. I do pretty well with math, but by the same token, I've been learning more about words, having now written three books, and appreciate it. I also like to collaborate, so when I write, I generally write with someone. I think that the team approach works, at least it does for me, and there are a lot of people who don't use a second person on their team, other than their publishers, editors, and so on, but for me the collaborative way works, which is fine. Speaker 1  19:49 I've had a little bit more experience later now in my creative career, because I've, and maybe we'll talk about this in a little bit, but I've started producing storytelling shows, so I. Work with the storytellers in helping them in their stories, so that's a much more collaborative exercise, and one one I really enjoy. Michael Hingson  20:09 Yeah, well, well, let's, let's, you know, we could talk about it now. What the heck, we don't have to do this in a linear way. Tell me about storytelling. What you think about storytelling. Why is it so important, and so on. Speaker 1  20:25 Well, for me, so the storytelling that I do, I'm working on this project called Love Notes, which real stories by real people about real love, and that came to me during the darkest, loneliest period of my life. It was, you know, after the disillusion of this 30 year marriage, and I was really despondent and, and disillusioned, and thinking, you know, like, does love even exist, and what does it look like, and I just, I just really didn't even believe in love anymore, and being in the storytelling community, I produced some storytelling shows, stories about motherhood. I put out a call to writers and actors and just regular people to share their true love stories, and so from that, people started sending me all these true stories, they had to be 1000 words or fewer, and so to answer your question, like, what does storytelling do in, in this case, I think story, storytelling, it's different than other mediums, like the personal essay or the novel, it's, it's a, it's a testament, it's a first person testament, and what's really great when you see the different storytelling communities around the country is anybody can do it, and so that's part of the beauty of storytelling. Michael Hingson  22:00 I think the key is, though, it has to be a genuine story. Making it up isn't the same thing, Speaker 1  22:06 right? And that's the difference, right? Because people will write a short story or story thing, but in storytelling, you're exactly right, Michael. It needs to be a true story, and that's what makes it so compelling, and I think so relatable, is that people can see themselves in other people's stories, so like in my case it was a way, it was like the evidence, the proof of love, like what it really looks like as it walks around in the world, Michael Hingson  22:36 so that's it, sounds like changed your view of love, and that you believe in love again. I Speaker 1  22:46 do, I do, and it's it, and even like during the first season of Love Notes, because we do an off-Broadway show here in Manhattan, and we have an anthology, a companion anthology. I remember that first year, like some I'd wake up in the morning and just like be not despondent but upset, like, oh, like this doesn't happen. And then literally there was like a little voice in my head that would say, oh well, don't you remember Stacey's story or Sarah's story? And it was like just like the the universe providing this evidence and this this proof and just hearing enough stories and story after story, yeah, it really did fortify my belief in love, and that love is for everyone, and it comes like from all these different angles, and when you least expect it, and it shows up in so many different forms. Michael Hingson  23:43 Yeah, well, and I think there's there's a lot of merit to that. I know when I was writing this last book that I wrote, which is entitled Live Like a Guide Dog: True Stories from a Blind Man and His Dogs, about being brave, overcoming adversity, and moving forward in faith, I spent a lot of time talking about each of the eight guide dogs that I've had and the lessons I learned from them, and also using those lessons in the book to show the importance of different aspects of what happens in our lives, but I have maintained for years I've learned a lot more about life and learned about leadership and teamwork. I've learned a lot more from these dogs than I ever learned from all the experts in the world, and that's primarily because we'll have some interesting observations. One, I allow my dogs to express themselves, but they also learn what the rules are. Because dogs really want to hear from humans, they want humans to set the rules, they want humans to be the pack leaders, by and large, and they want humans to be the ones to say this is what I expect, but when. That relationship forms, and it forms well. There's it's second to none, and you learn so much. Dogs love unconditionally, but they don't trust unconditionally, but they're open to trust, and we're not. And we really should learn to be more open to trust, and just so many different kinds of things. It has really given me a lot of pause to think over the past several years, while we were writing the book, and, and I, and I think about it now. There are a lot of neat stories in there that really ultimately are love stories in one way or another, and I think that makes a lot of sense. Speaker 1  25:36 Oh, that's so.. I'm actually a new dog owner, well, not too new, I.. I'm for the first time in my adult life have a dog, and I just.. it's such a wonderful, like, experience, and it's opened me up to, yeah, like so many different levels of love. Michael Hingson  25:53 Yeah, dogs want to establish a relationship, but as I said, I don't think that they are open to just trusting they do pretty much love unconditionally, unless something just totally traumatizes them. But trusting is a different story, and that's a trust that has to be earned both ways. It's not just us earning their trust, but they're earning our trust, and the people who really take that to heart and develop that relationship and think about it, find that they have a bond that's really second to none. It's as close to knit a team as you could ever find. Speaker 1  26:35 That's beautiful. Michael Hingson  26:37 So, it's a lot of fun. What kind of dog do you have? Speaker 1  26:40 I have, well, because remember I'm in a small New York City. I have a teacup poodle. Michael Hingson  26:46 Oh, so it isn't a Saint Bernard, okay? Speaker 1  26:49 And she's, she's an eye, she's a, she's a character. She, she acts like she's a cross between a teacup and a pit bull when she's in the, when she's out on the street. She does not like she's a scaredy cat on the street. She would prefer to be carried when we're on the street, so she's got sort of a split personality, but she, and she doesn't take too many people. So, just like you were saying, I can identify with that, like the whole trust element, and she's, she only trusts a few people. Michael Hingson  27:25 Yeah, well, trust isn't something that happens overnight. I've maintained for a long time. I think it takes a good year for me when I am meeting a new guide dog. I think it takes a good year for the trust to become so seamless that we really know what each other is thinking, and I think that we really do understand each other. There's a lot of empathy there, Speaker 1  27:52 that's really great. So, Michael Hingson  27:53 I think it's, it is kind of cool. Well, so, but going back to you getting married and all that, so you gave up for a while a lot of your dreams, that that must have, whether it was conscious or not, been a little bit frustrating. Speaker 1  28:08 Yeah, and I didn't realize it at the time. It was only later, like when my younger self sort of came calling, and I had given up a lot for this marriage that didn't really turn out the way I had hoped, and yeah, so writing was a way for me to find myself again, was not only a refuge during that time in my life when I wasn't really happy, but it also really opened up that whole creative part of myself, which felt really good, and it's, you know, it's been something now I've been working on for the last decade and a half, Michael Hingson  28:57 but it sounds like you didn't really, or at least consciously you didn't really know that you were unhappy. Speaker 1  29:03 No, I didn't, and that's a really interesting observation that that you make, because you know, I had my children, I loved my children, and I loved being a mom, and I had a really fulfilling career, but there was something missing, you know, and I wasn't really able to put my finger on that until I started writing, and then it became more and more obvious that, yeah, this is the part that was missing, this, you know, who you had thought you were going to be a creative, you, you had denied that, and you're right, so it wasn't really conscious, but, like, once I sort of, it started to become more noticeable to me, then it sort of came back with a vengeance. Michael Hingson  29:49 How much writing did you do before you got married? Speaker 1  29:53 Before.. well, I really didn't, because I was more in the.. I read a lot. Lot, and, but I was more into that, the acting, so I didn't really, I mean, I would write some really bad poetry, but not anything. I know some writers will say they were writing from the time they were six years old, but I, it didn't come to me till much later. Michael Hingson  30:16 So, what got you started back writing after your marriage ended, what was the trigger that made that happen? Speaker 1  30:25 Writing and the marriage, it was like the last 10 years of, of my marriage, I was writing, and it's, I sort of wrote my, my way out of the marriage in a way, but what was the trigger, and I do remember there wasn't an absolute trigger. I had a friend who had self-published a book. Michael Hingson  30:45 Okay, Speaker 1  30:46 I was like a friend of a friend. And one afternoon, it was a summer afternoon, we were over at her house because she had been hired to go to an elementary school and do a presentation, and so we were brainstorming and about what she could do at this presentation, and I went home from that, and I was like, I felt like so energized again. I was like, wow, well, I could do this, I could write a children's book, and so I sat down, and I wrote this book called Beatrice Bumblebee is busy. I didn't know anything about publishing, and I thought to myself, okay, well, now I'll just write it, and I'll send it to publishers, and I'll get it published. Well, it was promptly rejected by every single publisher, and I knew nothing about the publishing that point, but it was enough of a spark. And then I did start just sort of playing around, and I had this scene in my head of a girl, like a young girl who's been in a car accident, and she's on the side of the road losing consciousness, and she has this terrible secret that she wants to tell her boyfriend, and this, the scene, it was like a dark, wet Pennsylvania night, and it was an autumn, and like, I could see the mist, and so I had written this scene, and I remember giving it to my father, who was a huge reader, and he's like, well, Heather, this is really good. Why don't you keep trying to work on it? And, and so I did, and I love school, so I was like, well, I don't know how to write, like, how can I learn how to write? And then I sort of discovered, oh, well, there's these MFA programs, and so I ended up applying, and and going back to school, and then it was in my MFA program, where I wrote the first draft of my first novel, but yeah, so the actual trigger was a friend who had published a self-published a book, and it really kind of triggered something in me. Michael Hingson  32:38 Whatever happened to Beatrice Bumblebee is busy, Speaker 1  32:41 she is in a drawer, but I do keep.. I have here on my bulletin board. I'll pull it down if we're on camera. I have this little bumblebee, it's like a rhinestone bumblebee that I keep stuck on my bulletin board as just a reminder that the address in my life. Michael Hingson  33:07 Well, are you ever going to publish it? Speaker 1  33:10 Oh, I don't think it's very good, Michael. Michael Hingson  33:12 Okay, well, maybe you should go back and rewrite it, but Speaker 1  33:16 then, and maybe if I have grandchildren someday, maybe I'll, I'll be, yeah, that's kind of interesting that you say that. Maybe I will go back and just look at it. It would be fun to look at it all these years later. Michael Hingson  33:32 Yeah, well, so you got rejected a whole bunch, which is a pretty common story. What did you learn from that? Speaker 1  33:42 Well, and I do, I do talks at different places, and one of the talks I say is I started with the, you know, Calvin Coolidge said most of humanity's problems can be solved with two simple words, press on, and and that's what I learned through the process. My first book was on submission for like 520 weeks before it finally found a publisher, and it was every degree of rejection that you can get when you're publishing, you know, I'm, and for people who understand the publishing hierarchy, you know, the coveted placement is to land a book deal with one of the big five traditional publishers, and then from there it works its way way down, and we had gotten close on some of the big fives and other places where we'd made it to acquisitions, and we finally ended up with a small indie publisher, but it took so long, and it was so soul crushing in a way, and not so much the first book, and the first book I was still like super, super hopeful, and then once it was published, it did go on, and it won the new. National Indy Excellence Award, and I kind of was always thinking of it as a, you know, a stepping stone, a stepping stone, and that the second book would, would land the big publishing deal, and the second book took just as long, and it ended up right back with the same publisher, so the rejection taught me, yeah, that you just need to keep going. I mean, sometimes people hit really easily, or you know, the way the wind's blowing that day, whatever's on trend or top of mind, and, and sometimes it doesn't, but you have to do it because you, you love it, and you're called to do it. Michael Hingson  35:46 When you were getting rejected, did you get any substantive feedback that helped, or do do publishers do much of that? Speaker 1  35:54 Well, actually, I did, especially on my second book, and on the first book, too, it depends how interested they are in the book, and I did have a couple that were pretty interested and gave what's called like an editorial letter, and oftentimes they won't even do that unless you're under contract, but I did have a couple that had liked it enough, so on my second book, especially my agent and I then took that information and did some like hard edits and rewrites, but that's not always the case. I mean, and I have a lot of friends who are also in the business, sometimes you don't get any, any feedback. Michael Hingson  36:39 So now all together, how many books have you written? Speaker 1  36:42 Well, I've written two, and then I've edited and curated the anthology, the Love Notes anthology, Michael Hingson  36:48 right? Speaker 1  36:49 Which, and I've written a small bit of that. Um, yeah, so I'd like to say three books. Michael Hingson  36:54 Are there more books in you? Okay, Speaker 1  36:58 for sure. We have, you know, we'll. well, first, the second, the second Love Notes edition, I'm definitely editing and curating the stories for that, and that's through a small publisher. And then I have been really sort of toying around with, like, what's my next book, and my first two books were young adult romance, mystery, and thriller, and I kind of think I'm done with that genre, so I have talked about an adult, adult fiction, or even a that would go kind of hand in hand with Love Notes, the my story type of book, you know, rebuilding after divorce and being on, you know, what the space that love notes came out of, and going on, you know, hundreds of dates, and what that, that looked like, but that's in a very sort of nebulous state. It Michael Hingson  37:54 will be fun to see what happens. You'll have to keep us all posted, Speaker 1  37:58 yeah, for sure. Michael Hingson  38:00 But you've, you've described your creative journey, your whole creative journey is basically transforming heartbreak into healing. Tell me more about that. Speaker 1  38:14 Yeah, like I touched on earlier, Love Notes came out as sort of this really dark, lonely time in my life. My 30 year marriage had ended. My children had both left for college, and I'd relocated to New York City. So I was living alone for the first time in my adult lifetime. I was 19 years old, and New York can be a really.. for as many people who live here, it can be a really lonely place. I was really, really starting over, and I started dating at midlife, is, you know, it's not for the faint of heart, and I was going on a lot of dates, and just really discouraged by the whole process, and, like, I had sort of mentioned earlier, that's where I kind of was like almost indignant, like you know, I want proof, like show me proof that that love is real, and and that's where this this call to like look for people's love stories came from, so I do say it, it truly came out of a place of of loneliness and darkness, and then hope, though, too. You know, I was hoping I wanted to, I wanted, I wanted the stories to give me proof. I wanted them to be the evidence, and then, and then that sort of became a calling that, well, then I want to share that with other people and give other people hope, and that's been the most gratifying part for me is when somebody like they come to the show and the shows are really great, these storytelling shows, and now I've started to franchise them, so we have them popping up in some other cities, and I've gone around to some of the other cities, in fact, if you have any listeners who. When I produce a love note show, but the audience members, they're like, "Oh, wow, this, this was.. they don't expect it, first of all, coming into it, and everybody walks out feeling good, and that is like so gratifying to me, that, like, you know, in this, in these like divisive times, that they can come to a show, they can recognize part of the human experience, and they can walk out feeling uplifted and Speaker 2  40:25 hopeful, and that some readers, Speaker 1  40:27 you know, in the book do that too, like having read the book, and someone will reach out and say, "Oh, well, that just really gave me hope. So, hope that answers the question a little bit. Michael Hingson  40:40 Does it? Does it? Does get so the two books that you've written are what the Valley Knows and The Lying Season. Tell me more about those. What the interesting titles, to say the least. Speaker 1  40:52 Yeah, okay, so the both books are they're not ones, they're not a sequel and a prequel, but I would call them a series, because they're both in this fictional town of Millington Valley, which is much like the small town I grew up in, the Oley Valley, and it's all set around this high school, so the peripheral characters in the book stay the same, like the English teacher and the principal, but the kids, you know, because kids are only in high school for four years at a time, so different kids kind of like move through both of the books, they're both mysteries or are thrillers, and they both have like a big kind of like moral question at their center, both sent it set in this Millington Valley, which is a small Pennsylvania town, Michael Hingson  41:45 right? And they're, they're for juveniles, primarily. You said, I think, right. Speaker 1  41:52 Well, they are. They'd be considered young adults. What the valley knows, that's told from three point of views: two kids, and then one of the kids' mothers, so it has a lot of crossover appeal. So you and that book originally started at six point of views, and that was when I was in graduate school, and I remember my professor saying to me, Well, Heather, that's that's just too ambitious to try to do for your first book, you need to cut it down, and, and just whoever's story has to be there, that's the point of view you, you include, and so it kind of fell into the young adult category by accident, but I have a lot of adult readers who, who it really resonates as well, Michael Hingson  42:43 yeah. You know, I know a lot of people say, especially the early ones, the Harry Potter books are for more young adults, and so on, but I certainly had no problem enjoying them as a full-fledged, real-life middle-aged adult. So I think there's a lot that we can learn by stretching and not necessarily just falling into the trap of reading one kind or, or one sort of book that's, oh, this is for more adults or this is more for for children. Think there's a lot to be learned all the way around. Speaker 1  43:17 I think you're, you're right, Michael, and that's it's kind of like a modern thing that we do, like classifying books as adult fiction, like when we think about Catcher in the Rye, like what would that be considered now? Because the protagonist is a young adult, would it be considered a young adult book? But yeah, that's a really great point that you're making. Michael Hingson  43:40 Well, so you, you wrote these books, and you said that, so they've been published, and I assume they're out there. Do you know if they're audio books also? Speaker 1  43:52 Well, yes, and but here's the thing, I, because I didn't get to pick the publisher, I mean, the, you know, I didn't get to pick the narrator, so the what they both, okay, so what the bally knows is narrated. Yes, I don't like the narrator's voice. I know that's a terrible thing to say, because I would love for people to go and listen to the audio book, but I don't know, and maybe it's just me. And then the second book the publisher actually used like an AI kind of, I don't know exactly how it works, and I didn't really even know it happened till I went on Amazon one day, I was like, oh, they made an audio book of this, and it was in like an AI voice, so, so the answer is yes. Both of them are on audiobook. Love Notes is not the other bar. Michael Hingson  44:49 It's interesting, I'm on several lists that deal with audio books, and so on, and I hear people talking or. Emailing on the list all the time, and what people have often said is nonfiction books that are not what they're necessarily as much into as fiction books, they don't mind it being an AI voice, but when they're reading good fiction, where they really want to be absorbed, AI and synthetic voices text to speech just doesn't do it, and in fact I buy into that. I agree with that. I don't think that we have yet gotten computer synthesized voices to really take the place of human readers, and I don't know that we ever totally will, because we're so used to what people sound like, but it is an interesting thing that does come up. Speaker 1  45:47 Yeah, I agree with you. Michael Hingson  45:50 So, I prefer human readers in general. I've never been as great a fan of having a synthetic voice. Nothing against computers, but they just don't talk as well as humans do. Speaker 1  46:03 No, I agree with you too. I much prefer the human voice. Michael Hingson  46:09 Well, so you, when did you start writing love notes? When did that really start coming to fruition? Speaker 1  46:17 Well, love notes. We're coming into our third off-Broadway season this Valentine's Day, so it started that would, so it was started in 22 Michael Hingson  46:27 Oh, yeah. Okay, Speaker 1  46:29 so it's a relatively young project. We're going into our third year, but I'm super excited. We just cast the show for this upcoming performance, and that's really exciting. We have, you know, a bunch of local New Yorkers, but then we also have about the cast is 12 members, and six of them are from other parts of the country, so it's, it's got a, you know, flavor from from from all over. Michael Hingson  46:57 Now, is Love Notes available in any way online, or is it strictly just the shows, and they're not recorded and disseminated in any way. The Speaker 1  47:06 the all-star show, which is Valentine's Day at Symphony Space in New York City, the APM show is live streamed. Yeah, so it can be enjoyed from anywhere in the world. Michael Hingson  47:19 Okay, but outside of that one being live streamed, are there recordings of any of the shows that are out there for people to hear? Speaker 1  47:28 There are on my website, actually. Both the 2023 show and the 2024 show are available for resale. I think it's like $15 and you can, you can watch it's like it's a great, like date night kind of thing to watch the Love Notes show. Michael Hingson  47:48 Okay. Well, so from all that you have heard and seen and interacted with in doing Love Notes, how do you define real love today? Speaker 1  48:01 Oh that's it. Oh, Michael Hingson  48:03 that for a question out of left field. Yeah, Speaker 1  48:06 that's a great question. How do I define real love? So, I think real love shows up in a lot of different ways, and it.. and what's interesting in love notes, is I've seen all sorts of examples of it. I've seen the type of real love that ignites people when they're young, you know. Speaker 3  48:31 We'll love Speaker 1  48:31 that's the other thing people will say, "Oh, well, you were too young, that's why it didn't work out. But I don't think that's necessarily true. I think I think a little bit sometimes is luck of the draw, but the I've seen examples of people who met when they were 20 years old, and they've stayed together their entire lives, and that shows up in commitment and the ability to grow up together and to grow and evolve together, so I think real love shows up like that, but I've also seen real love, like the second time around type of love, and that sort of love, where people really need to be able to integrate their past and understand they're both two people carrying bags, and now they're going to carry those bags together, and so that shows up in a different way. Real love, and I've even seen it love showing up for people like in their 80s, third time around, or having never had partnered, and finding a partner very late in life, and that shows up in a whole different way, that's absolutely real too, but I think at the core of all types of real love is one, the ability to both people have to want the relationship, and they have. To be willing to work for the relationship, it's not just like what I want or you want, but it's oftentimes if they can ask the question, like what's the problem, and how is are we a team against the problem, or to be able to solve the problem, and I think that's sort of like the realist type of love that's out there, Michael Hingson  50:26 and I would, would also say it goes back to something we talked about earlier with, with dogs, dogs are are very much open to and do love unconditionally, and when we develop that kind of a relationship, it's as strong as any other kind of relationship that we can develop. When both sides of that relationship sense it and know it, it creates a bond that's, as I said earlier, second to none. Speaker 1  50:58 Yeah, that's a really great way of putting Michael Hingson  51:02 it. I would, I would not want to do anything to betray my guide dog or any of the guide dogs that I've had, but I've learned how to create those teams, and I think that's very important. One thing that that sticks in my mind dealing with dogs is when I lived in Northern California, we were very close to the Marin Humane Society, which is one of the more famous organizations of that type in the world. We were talking to one of the people at the Marin Humane Society one day, and they were talking about the fact that they're growing in class sizes and growing in the number of classes that they have to offer, but what they also point out is that 90% of the training isn't training the dog, it's training the human, which is really true. There's so much that humans don't really work to develop the relationship that they should, and that if they really truly understood it, it would, it would be a whole lot different relationship that they would experience, Speaker 1  52:05 yeah, that's a really nice way of looking at it. Michael Hingson  52:10 Well, so you have love notes that are growing by loops and bounds in a lot of ways, and you have, how many different places are doing the shows now? Speaker 1  52:24 Well, so far we have Indianapolis, Chicago, Redding, Pennsylvania, and then we have another Pennsylvania city, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and we're in talks right now with Atlanta, Georgia, and Tampa, Florida. Michael Hingson  52:42 Wow, so it's growing, Speaker 1  52:45 it's growing, it's starting to spread. We're starting to spread some love. Michael Hingson  52:51 I get it. What do you think about that? Speaker 1  52:54 I think it's great. Like, I hope I'd love to see one in every city. Such a nice event that really brings the community together. Michael Hingson  53:04 So, how often do the shows run? Is it just like on Valentine's Day, or do they go throughout the whole year? Speaker 1  53:10 It can be any time of year, and it's usually just a one-day event. Sometimes there's multiple shows on one day, but yeah, it's just a one day. Oftentimes the local producer will partner with a local charity, so we try to give back in that way too, and they can choose the charity they want, or, or sometimes they're trying to fund like a scholarship fund, or or something like that. I do encourage that, and and we have like a mastermind group among the producers just trying to support each other as creative entrepreneurs. Michael Hingson  53:46 Well, you're you're seeing a lot of success with it. What kind of surprises have you experienced? This must be kind of a thrill, and a lot of, a lot of surprises for you. Speaker 1  53:58 Well, one of the surprises. well, I'm not surprised by it anymore, but I, I can, I'm certain, always surprised when I have a cast member who, at the very last minute, you know, they've gone through all the rehearsals, all the prep work, all the editing, and then at the very last second they pull out of the show, I've had that happen each show, so now I know how to plan for it, and know how to prepare, you know, producers for it. But yeah, that, that's always surprising to me. Michael Hingson  54:34 It's an adventure, isn't it? Speaker 1  54:35 Sure is. Yeah, gotta sing quickly on your feet. Michael Hingson  54:39 Yeah, you definitely have to do that. Tell us a little bit about Socroc, the company you and your brother formed, and what that's all about. Speaker 1  54:47 Sure, well, my brother was a professional soccer player, and he, when he retired, he moved to Manhattan, thinking he was going to be an actor, and as most actors. Oh, they need a second job to support themselves. Yeah, so became a personal trainer, and he was personal training, and some of his clients got word that he'd been a professional soccer player, and they begged him, they're like, can you teach our kids soccer? So it kind of happened by accident, and just a few balls and cones in Central Park, teaching soccer to little kids, and over the years it's grown and grown and grown and grown. We're in our like 20th year, and so during it was like maybe five years ago, he, it just got out of hand, like it was getting too big, and he needed help, and that was when I had gone through the divorce, and I like explained I'd been in business before, and I wanted a change, so he offered me, you know, a position to come and help him and run, so I run the business side of the soccer, and he runs the soccer side, and we're all throughout Manhattan, we, we do public classes in the parks and playgrounds, and then, like, now in the winter time, we rent space all around the city, and then we also partner with private schools and public schools throughout the city, and we do birthday parties and personal training, and we're starting a kids of all abilities program, and that's that's like our new initiative right now, and and then the spring we're expanding into actually into basketball too, BB Rock, we're calling Michael Hingson  56:29 it. Oh, that's cool. Well, you're doing a lot of different things, you speak, you're an author, you're an educator. We haven't talked about, I guess it's you work with Speaker 1  56:39 SUNY. I teach at the City University of New York, which is part of SUNY, and that work I really love. Yeah, Michael Hingson  56:47 tell, tell me about that. Then, Speaker 1  56:49 so they have an initiative, it's through the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center, and SUNY provides grants for adult students returning who need to get their high school epilepticy, their GED. So I teach writing the writing section of the GED, and this I - these are the students I like the most, and I've taught at all levels, from freshman comp all the way up to graduate level MFA, and it's the GED adult student that I enjoy the most. So, I'll, when I, when I'm done with you, I actually will zoom up to Harlem, and I'll be teaching GED time tonight. Michael Hingson  57:35 Okay. Well, you're doing all of these different things. How do you keep yourself grounded, and how do you keep the creative juices going? Speaker 1  57:44 Well, that can sometimes be a challenge. Michael Hingson  57:46 I bet, Speaker 1  57:47 but I do. I exercise. That's one thing I really, I love to exercise, and I'm getting better at just taking time for myself, but I also feel like what I do isn't work, like I enjoy what I do, so I always try to bring a sense of gratitude to each day in that way. Michael Hingson  58:13 Yeah, well, and taking time for yourself is is important to do, and and now you have a teacup poodle to share it with, and I'll bet you guys have some interesting conversations. Speaker 1  58:26 Yeah, we sure do. She's a cutie, she's just lying on the little chair right over here. Michael Hingson  58:33 Yeah, my, my dog is over here on his bed, so he, he, he monitors me. Speaker 1  58:41 Yeah, she's been really good, because sometimes when I'm on the Zoom like this, she, she'll start to bark. She doesn't like paying attention to somebody else. Michael Hingson  58:48 Well, one of these days we'll have to end up in Manhattan and come and meet her. Speaker 1  58:54 That sounds Michael Hingson  58:55 be kind of fun. Speaker 1  58:57 That sure would. Michael Hingson  58:58 Well, so tell me, what's next for you? What do you envision going forward from here? Speaker 1  59:04 Well, my hope is actually, I would love, because there have so much fodder now, all these different stories, love stories. My hope is to launch a podcast, a Love Notes podcast that would feature the storyteller and their story, and then I would do an interview of the story behind the story, because people always have questions. They'll hear a story, or they'll read the story, and it's really short. It's like 700 or 1000 words, and they'll always want to know, like, well, what happened to them, or how did that end up. So I envisioned this podcast of love notes, real stories by real people about real love, and that would be like the the meat of it, and then they're at the end of each one, there'd be like a love letter, and people could write love letters that would be shared on the podcast, and tell Michael Hingson  59:55 me, Speaker 1  59:56 you know, like, dear Michael, this is why I love you, and then it would be a. Letter, so that's that's I'd like to see more satellite cities. I'd like to get the next edition of the book out, and then launch the podcast by Trifecta. Michael Hingson  1:00:13 Lots going on, needless to say. Well, if people want to reach out to you, talk about creating their own love notes, or as you said, you'd love to find people who want to help produce in various cities. How do they do that? Speaker 1  1:00:27 Well, probably the easiest thing to do is first, if they just want to learn more about the project in general, would just be to check out the website, and that's at www dot Love Notes worldwide.com and from there, then you can, you can get a hold of me, but I'll give my email address also, it's Heather at Heather Christy, C H R I s t i e books.com so either just hit the website or send me an email directly, and I, yeah, I'd love to talk to anybody who's got a story they want to share, or anyone who's thinking like maybe they'd love to bring a love notes to their community. Michael Hingson  1:01:19 Cool. Well, I hope people will reach out and that you'll get lots of interest from our podcast. It's a, it's a fun thing, and I hope that people will respond. So, all of you out there, email Heather. Speaker 1  1:01:34 That sounds great. And my last little plug: if anybody would love to watch the Love Notes show on January, february 14 for Valentine's Day. You can find that information on the website too. Michael Hingson  1:01:48 What I'm trying to remember, what day of the week february 14 is going to be in 2026 Speaker 1  1:01:53 It's a Michael Hingson  1:01:54 Saturday, great day to Speaker 1  1:01:57 do it. So you can watch it, and actually the live stream will stay live for a week, so if you're not able to watch it that night, you can watch it during the week. Michael Hingson  1:02:05 Oh, cool. Well, I hope people will do that, and I want to thank you for being here. But I want to thank all of you out there for being a part of this today. Heather has had a lot of interesting things to say, and I hope that you'll help her and help yourself by helping her to be more successful. I'd love to hear from you. We'd love to hear your thoughts. Please feel free to email me at Michael H i@accessibe.com that's M I C H A E L H I at Accessi B A C C E S S I B e.com We'd love it and would greatly appreciate it if wherever you are listening or watching the podcast, if you'll give us a five star review, but also, or a rating, but also give us a review. We love reviews, we appreciate reviews, and we really value all the people who have done it so far, and we ask that you do it again, or you do it for the first time. So, please let us know what you think by writing reviews. If you know anyone who ought to be a guest, we'd love it if you'd let us know. Heather, you as well. Anyone that you think ought to be a guest on Unstoppable Mindset, we would really love to be introduced. My belief is everyone has stories to tell, so don't be shy. We'd love to hear from you. But Heather, once again, I want to thank you for being here. This has been absolutely wonderful. Speaker 1  1:03:26 Thank you so much, Michael. It's been so much fun to talk to you this afternoon. Michael Hingson  1:03:32 What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't what's in front of you, but rather what you believe? Welcome to Unstoppable Mindset, where inclusion, diversity, and the unexpected meet. I'm your host, Michael Hingson, speaker, author, and advocate for inclusion and possibilities. This podcast explores how the beliefs we carry shape the way we live, lead, and connect with others each week. I talk with people who challenge assumptions, face adversity head on, and show what's possible when we choose curiosity over fear. Together, we focus on mindset, resilience, and the small shifts that lead to meaningful change. Let's get started, 1:04:24 I.

Did you know that 50% of us have a family member or friend who has some kind of criminal record? It’s the unspoken secret not many of us know how to negotiate–largely because of the shame, confusion, and hurt that goes along with it. What happens to the families left behind when someone goes to prison? In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Heather Rice-Minus, CEO of Prison Fellowship, to talk about incarceration, shame, second chances, and the transforming power of Jesus. Heather shares powerful stories of hope, restoration, and what it really looks like to walk alongside people impacted by prison. We talk about the misconceptions many Christians have about incarceration, how churches can better support hurting families, and why no one is beyond redemption. This conversation challenged me deeply, and I think it will encourage you, too. And remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at @donnaajones. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode! Xo, Donna Key Takeaways: 0:01:12 - Unexpected Calling to Prison Ministry 0:05:55 - Prison Fellowship’s 50-Year Mission 0:09:00 - Angel Tree: Serving Children of the Incarcerated 0:16:49 - Shattering Shame and “Us vs. Them” 0:22:31 - What Actually Works: Deep Discipleship & The Academy What We Talk About Heather’s unexpected journey from law school to prison ministry The incredible origin story of Prison Fellowship and Chuck Colson How incarceration impacts entire families, not just the individual behind bars The life-changing impact of Angel Tree for children with incarcerated parents Shame, silence, and why so many families suffer alone Common misconceptions Christians have about prison ministry What true rehabilitation and transformation really require The importance of discipleship, accountability, and community How churches can become places of restoration and welcome Practical ways listeners can get involved and make a difference What Actually Helps People Change Heather shared several key elements that lead to lasting transformation for incarcerated individuals: Consistent Discipleship Real change takes time, accountability, and spiritual growth—not one emotional moment. Healthy Community People need relationships that model integrity, restoration, and healthy living. Biblical Worldview Replacement Criminal thinking patterns must be replaced with truth, purpose, and identity in Christ. Long-Term Investment Transformation happens through sustained support, mentoring, and coaching. Second Chances Rooted in Grace The Gospel reminds us that no person is beyond redemption. Donna’s Resources: Order a copy of my latest book - Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret. It is available anywhere books are sold– here is the link on Amazon. If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you’ll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God. It’s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to deepen their confidence in their faith. Connect with Heather: Website: https://www.prisonfellowship.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PFMinistries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prisonfellowship/ Let’s Connect: Instagram: @donnaajones Website: www.donnajones.org Donna’s speaking schedule: https://donnajones.org/events/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What if sobriety is less about labels and more about how you live, think, and feel each day?In this episode, Shelby sits down with transformation coach Heather Simco to talk about a more honest and grounded approach to recovery. With over a decade of sobriety and more than 20 years in entrepreneurship, Heather shares how high-achieving women can move beyond burnout, alcohol, and self-sabotage by focusing on emotional sobriety, not just abstinence.They explore the patterns that often go unnoticed, including shifting addictions, perfectionism, overconsumption, and the constant search for relief. This conversation looks beyond quitting alcohol and focuses on what it actually takes to feel well in your daily life, mentally, physically, and emotionally.Heather also shares her personal story, including rebuilding relationships, navigating motherhood, and the level of awareness it takes to stay grounded in recovery. If you have ever questioned your habits, your coping mechanisms, or what real freedom looks like, this episode offers a clear and practical perspective.In this episode, you will hear about:• Reframing sobriety and removing the stigma around the word “addict”• Emotional sobriety and its role in long-term healing• Hidden addictions such as food, control, and productivity• Nervous system regulation and mental health in sobriety• Building a balanced and sustainable life after alcoholThis conversation is for sober women, sober curious women, and anyone on a sobriety journey who is focused on emotional healing, mental health, and building a more stable and clear life.About the GuestHeather Simco is a transformation coach and founder of Complete Concierge Solutions and Sober Boss Babe. She helps high-achieving women break free from burnout, alcohol, and self-sabotage through mental, physical, and emotional sobriety. Her work focuses on helping women reclaim their energy, strengthen their leadership, and build aligned lives and businesses.Connect with Heather:Website: www.heathersimco.comInstagram: @heathersimcoTikTok: @heathesimcoYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@heathersimcoAbout the HostShelby John is a licensed therapist and founder of Wholistic Living. Through the Confident Sober Women podcast, she explores mental health and sobriety, trauma recovery, and personal growth for women who are building lives rooted in clarity, confidence, and real freedom.Website: https://shelbyjohn.comSupport the showIf this episode was helpful, consider subscribing, rating, or sharing it with someone who might need it. This could be a sober woman, someone exploring life after alcohol, or anyone working through anxiety, depression, or emotional challenges.Shelby also offers remote neurofeedback therapy and EMDR as part of her work in trauma recovery and nervous system regulation. You can learn more on her website.Her memoir, Recovering in Recovery: The Life-Changing Joy of Sobriety, is available wherever books are sold.Support the showDon't forget to subscribe, rate & share this episode with a sober woman or someone suffering from anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep problems and negative thought patterns who needs to hear she is not alone. Oh, and by the way, if you didn't know, my remote Neurofeedback Therapy program is up and running. Learn more here! Learn more about EMDR therapy, EMDR Intensives and Remote Neurofeedback.And if you haven't read my memoir, grab a copy of Recovering in Recovery: The Life-Changing Joy of Sobriety wherever books are sold.

On Episode 5 of Season 9 of The Surviving Siblings Podcast®, host Maya Roffler is joined by Dr. Heather Taylor, a surviving sibling, therapist, and grief advocate, who shares the story of losing her brother, Garrett, to an accidental overdose, and how that loss completely reshaped her life, her career, and her mission in the grief space. Heather takes us back to her childhood growing up in a small town in Washington State, where she and her younger brother Garrett were raised surrounded by nature, imagination, and a deep sibling bond. They were each other's constant—playing outside, competing in sports, and later maintaining a close relationship into adulthood through what she lovingly calls their "sibling dates." Garrett was her biggest champion, the voice that reminded her who she was when she doubted herself. That bond makes what happened next even more devastating. In November 2009, just one month after a meaningful late-night conversation where Heather reminded Garrett she would love him no matter what, her world shattered. Garrett died suddenly from an accidental overdose after unknowingly taking methadone in combination with other substances. The loss was shocking, confusing, and layered with complicated emotions, especially as the family tried to make sense of what had happened in real time. Heather shares the raw early days of grief—the shock, the numbness, the need to "do something" (even if that meant cutting out holiday apron patterns just to keep moving), and the surreal experience of planning a memorial while still trying to process the reality that her brother was gone. What followed was years of unprocessed grief, anger, and searching for support that didn't exist in the way she needed. After multiple frustrating experiences trying to find a therapist who truly understood grief, Heather made a life-changing decision: she would become the therapist she couldn't find. This episode is a powerful reminder that grief is not something to "get over," but something to live with, integrate, and carry forward—and that healing happens not by rushing the process, but by allowing grief to take up space in our lives. In This Episode: (0:00:00) – Meet Heather + Remembering Garrett Heather shares her childhood, growing up close with her younger brother, and the deep bond they carried into adulthood. (0:02:30) – Growing Up in Nature + A Strong Sibling Bond From building forts in the woods to sibling dates in college, Heather reflects on their connection and Garrett's role as her biggest supporter. (0:08:30) – The Conversation A late-night moment one month before Garrett's death becomes a memory Heather carries with her forever. (0:10:00) – The Day Everything Changed Heather describes the moment her parents showed up at her office and how she learned Garrett had died unexpectedly. (0:13:00) – Understanding What Happened The family learns Garrett died from an accidental overdose, adding layers of confusion, anger, and heartbreak. (0:16:00) – Shock, Numbness, and "Doing Something" Heather shares how early grief felt—and why simple tasks like making aprons became a way to cope. (0:20:00) – The Memorial + Early Grief Reactions Planning Garrett's service, wanting more photos, and navigating overwhelming emotions. (0:22:00) – Finding a "Grief Buddy" Heather reflects on how connecting with someone else grieving helped her feel less alone. (0:31:00) – The Importance of Finding the Right Therapist Why connection matters more than credentials—and how to know when it's not the right fit. (0:36:00) – Grief as the "New Normal" Heather shares how she built her practice and podcast around redefining grief as something we integrate, not overcome. (0:43:00) – Grief vs. Trauma Why not everything needs to be labeled as trauma—and how grief deserves its own space. (0:47:00) – The "Grief Cyclone" Explained Heather introduces her powerful metaphor for how grief moves over time—not in stages, but in cycles. (0:51:00) – Final Advice for the Newly Bereaved Why grief gets to take up space, why there's no timeline, and how to move at your own pace. This episode is sponsored by Grief Is The New Normal Connect with Heather: Website: https://clinicians.griefisthenewnormal.com/homepage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Grief-is-the-New-Normal-Psychological-Services/61555887374241/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grief_is_the_new_normal/ Youtube: http://youtube.com/@Grief_Is_The_New_Normal TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grief.is.the.new.normal Connect with Maya: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/survivingsiblingspodcast/ Maya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayaroffler/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@survivingsiblingspodcast Twitter: https://x.com/survivingsibpod Website: thesurvivingsiblings.com Facebook Group: The Surviving Siblings Podcast YouTube: The Surviving Siblings Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSurvivingSiblingsPodcast  

Heather Monahan, 2x bestselling author, Top 50 keynote speaker, award-winning entrepreneur, podcast host, and founder of Boss In Heels, joins me on this episode. Media outlets such as Forbes, USA Today, CNN, and Success Magazine have featured her insights, and her storytelling continues to resonate with corporate teams, universities, and entrepreneurs seeking motivation and real-world strategies to thrive and achieve their goals.

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode!Postpartum can feel overwhelming—not because something is wrong, but because no one prepares you for how much conflicting information you'll receive after having a baby.In today's guest episode, I'm joined by a Postpartum Doula and Matrescence Educator, Heather Magill who helps parents navigate one of the most vulnerable transitions of their lives with clarity, compassion, and zero pressure. We talk about how hard it can be to know what's normal, what will pass, and when it might actually be time to ask for extra support.This conversation is especially important for parents who feel torn between advice from professionals, family members, social media, and their own instincts—and end up feeling confused or like they're failing.In this episode, we cover:- What matrescence is- Why postpartum often feels like a problem even when it isn't- How conflicting advice can create anxiety and self-doubt- The difference between helpful support and emotionally loaded pressure- How having a neutral, informed support person changes everything- Why trusting yourself again is a skill—not something you're born withIf you're planning to have kids, pregnant or in the postpartum season, this episode will help you feel less alone and more grounded in what actually matters.

While cleaning and decluttering, Heather came across a stack of books that carried her through the early years of living with cancer. Some were informational. Some were inspirational. And some simply helped her feel seen.In this episode, Heather and Larry talk through those books—not as prescriptions or promises, but as companions during a time when reaching for anything steady mattered. They reflect on why certain voices, stories, and practices were helpful, how repetition and slowing down supported Heather's mindset, and how mental and emotional care became just as important as physical treatment.The conversation then expands into what building a “library” looks like today. Not just books—but audio, YouTube, meditation, journaling, saved resources, and non-cancer content that helps regulate fear, doubt, and overwhelm. Heather shares how she now thinks about choosing resources that feel safe, grounding, and accessible—and why what helps can (and should) change over time.This episode is an honest look at what it means to feed your mind with care, build a personal support library, and give yourself permission to reach for whatever helps you feel a little more steady.If you have books, videos, or resources that have helped you through a hard season, Heather invites you to share them—so we can help each other build libraries that hold us.Available Now!

Ready to make the business side of your practice run smoothly? In today's episode, I'm joined by MFR business coach Heather Hammell to talk about the foundations of your business. We're diving into the top three things to prioritize in your practice, plus common marketing mistakes when it comes to selling your services. Review full show notes and resources at mollycahill.com/podcastMentioned in this Episode:Group Program Content Sprint: mollycahill.com/sprintConnect with Heather:Website: themfrcoach.comPodcast: themfrcoach.com/podcastInstagram: instagram.com/themfrcoachConnect with Molly:Holistic Marketing Hub holisticmarketinghub.com/enrollInstagram: instagram.com/mollyacahill

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!In this episode, we sit down once again with Heather Smith, a certified IFS therapist, consultant, and founder of the Moxie School. Together, we explore the intersection of Internal Family Systems and expanded states of consciousness, discussing how IFS can deepen self-understanding and healing within psychedelic experiences. Heather shares her journey of training facilitators to work with these modalities and reflects on the evolving energy within the psychedelic field — from excitement to a more grounded, mature integration. We also dive into themes of community, trauma healing, embodiment, and spiritual growth, examining how true transformation happens when intellect meets felt experience. This is a deeply reflective conversation about healing, consciousness, and the path of becoming.Our previous conversation:https://youtu.be/Z1RafQmv-zM?si=wqtdOYEWTiSJdlz5About Heather:Heather Smith supports healing and transformation through Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy and Psychedelic Integration Therapy. She helps clients connect with their inner healing intelligence to move toward greater clarity, confidence, and calmness—especially those healing from childhood trauma. A Certified IFS Therapist, Heather has completed Levels 1–3 and advanced IFS training programs. She integrates IFS with psychedelic experiences, recognizing how altered states can reveal parts of the self that are ready for healing and transformation.Heather has trained with MAPS, Compass Pathways, and Fluence, and currently serves as a therapist on the MAPS Expanded Access study of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD at the Aquilino Cancer Center in Rockville, MD. Passionate about education and harm reduction, Heather shares insights on the safe, intentional use of psychedelics and the power of IFS as a pathway to deep healing. She envisions a future where these tools are legal, respected, and accessible for those seeking true wellbeing.Connect with Heather:- Website: https://moxieschool.com/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathersmithlpcThank you so much for joining us! Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness.For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.comPlease share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversationsThis show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice.About Susan Guner:Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being.Connect with Susan:Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #HeatherSmith #PsychedelicPodcast #Microdosing #PsychedelicScience

Heather Sweeney joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about her quest to find out who she was apart from her life as a military wife, mining 20 years worth of journals, uncovering internal dynamics through writing, knowing where to begin a memoir, managing multiple settings with a chronological timeline, cutting redundancies, retitling a memoir late in the game, killing our darlings, writing about exes, coping strategies, reclaiming identity, being true to our own writing process, and her new memoir Camouflage: How I Emerged from the Shadows of a Military Marriage.   Also in this episode: -writing when you can -the e-structure -brainstorming for titles Books mentioned in this episode: -Seven Drafts Allison K. Williams -Wild by Cheryl Strayed -On Writing by Stephen King -Bird by Bird by Anne Lammott -Big Magic by Elizabeth GIlbert -Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum -The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr -The Book Bible by Sue Shapiro -A Thousand Words by Jamie Attenberg   Heather Sweeney is the author of the memoir Camouflage: How I Emerged from the Shadows of a Military Marriage. She writes about divorce, life as a military spouse, parenting, and women's health, and her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, HuffPost, TODAY.com, Newsweek, Business Insider, Good Housekeeping, Healthline, Grown and Flown, Military.com, and many others. She lives in Virginia with her boyfriend, two college-aged kids, and their geriatric Labrador retriever. Connect with Heather: Website: https://www.heatherlsweeney.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writersweeney  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@writersweeney  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathersweeneywrites  Substack: https://heathersweeney.substack.com/  Amazon: http://posthill.to/B0F316HJTD Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/camouflage-heather-sweeney/1147211233 Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/p/books/camouflage-how-i-emerged-from-the-shadows-of-a-military-marriage-heather-sweeney/22522585 Target: https://www.target.com/p/camouflage-by-heather-sweeney-paperback/-/A-1003183204   – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories.  She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank   Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social   Background photo credit: Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

Three words stopped time.“Mom, I'm gay.”That moment cracked Heather Hester's world wide open — and from the mess came a movement.In this raw, electric conversation, Heather shares how she transformed fear into advocacy, pain into purpose, and compassion into a system that actually scales.We talk about:What really happens when your brand is born from heartbreakThe myth of “nice” versus the strategy of kindHow to operationalize empathy without losing authorityWhy the best leadership lessons often start at homeIf you've ever wondered how to stay soft in a hard world — or how to build something real after everything breaks — this episode will hit you straight in the gut (in the best way).

This week on the Anchored by the Sword Podcast, I sit down with Heather O'Brien — prophetic healing coach, minister, author, and speaker — to talk about her powerful journey of healing and freedom. Heather is the author of No Fear Allowed, a book that helps readers get free and stay free by identifying fear at its roots and learning how to walk in lasting wholeness with God.Heather shares her story of transformation — from working as an accountant and walking through depression, emotional trauma, and fear, to learning how to hear God's voice and helping others do the same. Through her healing journey, she experienced both physical and spiritual weight loss — shedding 100 pounds in her body and even more of the emotional and spiritual heaviness she was never meant to carry.In this conversation, we talk about:How fear hides in layers and often looks like something else — anxiety, control, or shame.Learning to forgive “from the heart” and the difference between saying you've forgiven and actually being healed.Why hearing God's voice changes everything.What it means to love yourself as God loves you and see your body as His temple.How to face emotional trauma with Jesus and let Him rewrite your story from the inside out.Heather reminds us that healing is a journey — not a destination — and that God meets us with mercy every single day. You'll walk away from this episode encouraged to let go of fear, embrace your identity in Christ, and believe that no matter what you've walked through, you can be free.You can find Heather's book No Fear Allowed on Amazon or at heatherobrien.net and listen to her podcast Heal with Heather O'Brien wherever you get your podcasts.

Let's Talk About Sex – After CancerAfter cancer, everyone tells you “you look great”—but looking fine isn't the same as feeling whole. In this candid, funny, and deeply honest conversation, Heather and Larry talk about what intimacy really looks like after diagnosis and treatment: grief over a changing body (and lost fertility), reconstruction that “looks” like breasts but doesn't feel like them, early menopause, fear, shame, and how they slowly rebuilt connection.They share the practical stuff that helped—clear boundaries, encouragement and praise from a partner, scheduling intimacy, using vibrators to reduce dryness and re-awaken sensation, and giving each other permission to learn by trial and error. If you've ever wondered how to move from surviving to fully living—including in the bedroom—this one's for you.We cover:Appearance vs. reality: looking “okay” while feeling disconnectedReconstruction + sensation loss, and naming what doesn't workGrieving fertility and redefining womanhoodPartner role: encouragement, praise, patience, teamworkPractical tools: communication, timing, scheduling, lube, vibratorsKeeping humor alive when things get awkwardContent note: frank discussion of sex, bodies, vibrators, and intimacy after cancer.✨ Connect with Heather:Website: heatherjose.comInstagram: @heatherjoseFacebook: Heather Jose – I'm Still HereYouTube: I'm Still Here PodcastPodcast: I'm Still Here: Lessons from Life with Metastatic Breast Cancer

Never Stop Starting OverAfter a great appointment and scan results, Heather and Larry sit down to talk about what it really means to “start over”—again and again. From rebuilding strength after treatment to figuring out how to fit workouts into real life, this conversation is about giving yourself grace, finding motivation, and remembering that progress doesn't have to be perfect.Heather shares insights from her oncologist about why building muscle and strength matter more than the number on the scale, and Larry brings his coach's perspective on how to reset goals, stay consistent, and keep moving—no matter what stage of life (or health) you're in.

Send us a textSo many business owners see awards as nothing more than a shiny trophy or a pat on the back. But what if entering awards could actually be one of the smartest marketing moves you make this year?In this episode, I sit down with Heather Marano, who knows the awards space inside out. She explains why awards are far more than vanity metrics and how they can become a fast track to building credibility, visibility, and trust with your audience.We talk about how awards can open doors to PR opportunities, strengthen your brand story, and even help you connect with other high-performing businesses. Heather shares why being a finalist is just as powerful as winning, and how you can leverage that recognition across your marketing channels.You'll also hear practical advice on choosing the right awards to enter, how to make the submission process less overwhelming, and why it's worth treating awards as part of your broader marketing strategy rather than an afterthought.By the end of this chat, you'll see awards in a whole new light - not just as a celebration of success, but as a powerful business tool that can boost your brand reputation, attract opportunities, and even help you uncover hidden wins in your business.Links to connect with Heather- Website - https://greendoorco.com.au/ - Download a customised awards report - https://greendoorco.com.au/award-cart/- Book a meeting with Heather - https://meetings.hubspot.com/heather-marano- Join the waitlist for early access to the AI award app - DOWNLOAD MY CONTENT PLANNER - https://becchappell.com.au/content-planner/Instagram @bec_chappellLinkedIn – Bec Chappell If you're ready to work together, I'm ready to work with you and your team.How to work with me:1. Marketing foundations and strategy consultation 2. Marketing Coaching/ Whispering for you a marketing leader or your team who you want to develop into marketing leaders3. Book me as a speaker or advisor for your organisation4. Get me on your podcastThis podcast has been produced and edited by Snappystreet Creative

Back by popular demand, Heather Henry is joining us again on the show! Last time she was here, we dove into her journey in the real estate world, and she shared tons of helpful tips for anyone buying or selling a home. This time, Heather has some exciting news to share. She's officially launched her very own real estate company: Henry Real Estate Company!   Heather shares her journey of when she first decided she wanted to start her own company, the long journey it took to get to this point, and where she sees the company heading. We've seen firsthand just how passionate and knowledgeable Heather is, and if you're in the market for a trusted real estate pro, trust us, she's the real deal.     Connect with Heather:      Website: henryrealestatecompany.com Email: heather@henryrealestatecompany.com Phone Number: 262-617-2725      The Big Fish DocuSeries is out now! Check it out on our YouTube channel!    To connect with Big Fish Contracting, you can check out our website at www.bigfishcontracting.com.     You can also follow us on our social channels: Big Fish Contracting Instagram Big Fish Contracting Facebook

This week I sit down with my dear friend Heather Beem, founder of Her Money, Her Way and creator of the Her Money, Her Way Process - a transformational journey where women design values-based financial systems that actually fit their lives. ✨ Heather blends her background as a high-level athlete, leader, and corporate professional with her passion for helping women feel safe, confident, and free with money. Her process is not about forcing yourself into rigid budgets - it's about creating a money system that feels aligned, supportive, and sustainable. This conversation is pure gold. Whether you're just starting out on your money journey or you're ready to take your financial empowerment to the next level, Heather will inspire you to see money in a whole new way. We talk about: Heather's journey from corporate success to building a career that felt truly aligned Why most money struggles aren't about numbers The importance of nervous system regulation and emotional safety Harnessing both feminine flow & masculine structure with money How to balance stability AND freedom Practical money habits to boost confidence, like money dates with yourself or a girlfriend The real first investment everyone should make: in yourself How to start investing with as little as $50 per month Heather's vision for a world where women talk about finances with the same ease as grabbing coffee together And if you're ready to take action, she's launching a 10-week group coaching course to help women just like you transform their relationship with money. I'm signing up & can't wait! She's so kind to offer a $100 discount code just for Unique Way Listeners. Use code UNIQUEWAY100 at checkout.

You're crushing your to-do list, checking off task after task, but by 3 PM you feel like you've been hit by a truck. Sound familiar? That was my guest Heather Chauvin's reality until a stage 4 cancer diagnosis in 2013 changed everything.As a mom of three boys and a new business owner, Heather was in the thick of juggling it all. She was getting things done, hitting deadlines, and managing everything on her plate. But she was also completely burned out, resentful, and running on fumes with an internal ache that this wasn't sustainable. Her cancer diagnosis became an unexpected teacher, showing her that there's a whole other layer to how we manage our time and energy.Today, Heather shares what she discovered about energetic time management and why asking "How do I want to feel?" might be more powerful than asking "What do I need to do?" In This Episode, We Cover:Why energy management works alongside your planning systemHow to spot invisible energy drains in your daily lifeWhy women automatically shrink themselves (and how to stop)The simple question that changes how you make decisionsWhat alignment actually feels like in real lifeHow to stop doing emotional work for other peopleConnect with Heather:Website: heatherchauvin.comEmotionally Uncomfortable Podcast: heatherchauvin.com/podcastInstagram: instagram.com/heatherchauvin_JOIN THE PLAN-A-PALOOZA ANNUAL PLANNING WORKSHOP The #1 Planning Event for Women, That Works for REAL Life!Live October 15 & 16, 2025Business Owners can add Oct 17Create Your Roadmap for 2026... One that actually includes time for YOU, progress on your goals, AND room for life's curveballs.100+ Page Annual Planning Digital Workbook,Guest Expert Trainings + Replays Included!Get your ticket now at www.meg ________________________________

Ever dreamed of hosting a retreat or planning a trip with your community, but felt overwhelmed by all the logistics? In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, we dive into the world of group travel with Heather Sutherlin, founder of The Travel Bug Girls. Heather shares how a transformational trip with her daughter sparked a thriving business that now helps entrepreneurs bring custom travel experiences to life.Whether you're a therapist, coach, or creative, group travel can be an incredible way to connect with your audience, grow your brand, and even create new income streams. Heather breaks down exactly how she helps business owners design travel that's aligned with their goals, vision, and lifestyle.In This Episode, We Explore…How Heather turned a once-in-a-lifetime trip into a full-blown travel businessHer journey from restoring a French chateau to building a concierge agencyWhat goes into planning profitable and aligned group travel experiencesUnique retreat ideas, from yoga escapes to knitting cruises!Tips for getting started with your first business-related tripConnect with Heather:Website - https://travelbuggirls.com/- https://travelbuggirls.com/heatherPodcast - https://travelbuggirls.com/podcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TravelBugGirls/ _____________________Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected! ➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/_____________________Connect with me: Instagram: @thetravelingtherapist_kym The Traveling Therapist Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/ The Traveling Therapist Website & Offers:www.thetravelingtherapist.com _____________________ Sponsored by Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! https://heyberries.com/therapists Sponsored by Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. https://helloalma.com/kym

Welcome to "The Best of Build A Vibrant Culture!" While Nicole takes a short summer break to receive her Certified Speaking Professional (CSP®) designation, please enjoy this vintage episode from 2023. We'll see you next week!•••Ever been told you're “too sensitive” to lead? Think again!In this throwback episode, Heather Dominick shows how highly sensitive leaders are reshaping the future of work. If you've ever felt “different” as a leader, this episode proves it's your greatest strength! Heather reveals the 12 powerful traits of highly sensitive leaders and how to harness them to lead with empathy, vision, and impact—without burnout.Being “different” isn't a weakness—it's the future of leadership. Learn how to lead with heart, harness your strengths, and inspire transformation in your team and organization.Highlights from this episode:[00:03:00] What It Means to Be Highly Sensitive – Heather explains how only 20% of people are born with this unique wiring and why it's a hidden leadership advantage.[00:08:00] The 12 Strengths of Highly Sensitive Leaders – From intuition to deep listening, discover the traits that turn sensitivity into a superpower.[00:16:00] Creativity and Vision in Leadership – Heather shares how highly sensitive leaders bring innovative, out-of-the-box solutions to the table.[00:24:00] Deep Thinking for Big Impact – Learn why quiet time and reflection are critical for effective, transformative leadership.[00:33:00] Creating Cultures of Justice and Inclusion – How highly sensitive leaders champion fairness and belonging within their organizations.Buy Heather's book, Different: The Highly Sensitive Leadership Revolution, here: https://a.co/d/1NS6XoWConnect with Heather:Website: https://www.businessmiracles.com/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/businessmiraclesAlso mentioned in this episode:The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron: https://a.co/d/hQdTqw6Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill: https://a.co/d/1QZ1WWMListen today at vibrantculture.com/podcast or your favorite podcast app!

Support Cannabis Reform in Texas. Heather Fazio of the Texas Cannabis Policy Center.Heather is a dedicated cannabis advocate with a strong track record of advancing reform efforts in Texas. She discusses policy with Jay Maguire of the Texas Hemp Federation and CRAFT. Cannabis Regulatory Alignment Framework & Training Jasmine Brennan serves clients in Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Startups, Cannabis & Hemp, & Alternative Beverages. Jasmine Website is https://www.mindfulcompliance.com/ Heather Website is https://texascannabispolicy.org/ Russell Dowden websites are: https://blazednews.com/ & https://texashempreporter.com/ Jay Maguire website is https://www.joincraft.org/Rachel Nelson website is http://thenotorious.tv/

What if the very things that challenge you most—motherhood, ambition, fear—are actually the keys to building a life that energizes you?Heather Chauvin, a mom, author, podcast host, and leadership coach, joins Tiffany to explore embracing life's challenges and building a fulfilling, balanced existence. Heather shares her journey from teenage motherhood to becoming a resilient leader, transforming struggles, including a stage 4 cancer diagnosis, into fuel for personal growth and inspiration.In this episode, Heather and Tiffany dive into:The mindset shifts that separate surviving from thrivingWhy “balance” isn't about doing it all—but doing what fuels youHeather's powerful energy management strategy that actually worksWhat training for (and completing!) three marathons in three days taught her about life, parenting, and leadershipHow to stop over-functioning for everyone else—and start prioritizing yourself (without guilt!)If you're feeling stretched thin, stuck in survival mode, or afraid to dream bigger, this conversation will remind you: you're capable of more than you think.For more from Tiffany, sign up for her newsletter: https://tiffany-sauder.mykajabi.com/TS-Newsletter-SubscribeConnect with Heather:Website: https://www.heatherchauvin.com/pressPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretty-well-natural-gut-health-remedies-exhaustion/id1633253409Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherchauvin_/ETM Challenge: https://heatherchauvin.com/etmTimestamps:(00:00) Intro(00:41) Living reactively vs. proactively  (01:18) Heather Chauvin's journey: from cancer to clarity  (01:56) Defining success on your own terms  (03:10) Heather's early motherhood and determination  (04:58) Balancing motherhood and personal growth  (11:01) Navigating the education system  (18:11) Overcoming survival mode  (22:40) The importance of self-care and ambition  (27:45) The challenge of dreaming for others  (28:11) Overcoming the fear of disappointment  (29:05) The importance of self-reflection  (31:01) Creating a 'not this' list  (33:06) The 60-minute rule  (35:32) The power of consistency  (40:14) Perfectionism vs. attention to detail  (42:15) The 29 0 29 challenge  (47:34) Life as an endurance event Check out the apps and sponsor of this episode:Created in partnership with Share Your Genius

Are you a mompreneur feeling overwhelmed by the hustle and grind of entrepreneurship? Do you know what it means to truly rest?   Join me for an inspiring conversation with Heather Shriver Burns, a seasoned mompreneur and host of the Seek First CEO podcast. We discuss the challenges of being a high performer while also maintaining your mental and emotional health.   Heather shares her journey of learning to embrace rest and how it has transformed her perspective on success. Discover how to break free from the patterns that keep you stuck and learn to build your business from a place of peace and fulfillment.   Learn how to redefine success, embrace your identity in Christ, and cultivate a thriving business without the burnout.   Connect with Heather: Website: https://www.heathershriverburns.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathershriverburns    ✨ Join my Mompreneur Glow Up email list. It's your go-to source for all things life, leadHERship, and mindset.  

Heather Plett, co-director of the Center for Holding Space, shares her powerful insights on the transformative practice of "holding space" and introduces the concept of being a "grounded guide" in today's leadership landscape.• The practice of holding space involves walking alongside others in their experiences without trying to control, direct, or judge them• Holding space begins with self-awareness and presence before extending to others• Nature connection and stillness practices help ground leaders in presence• Seeing and honoring people's innate potential requires overcoming cultural biases about productivity• The "grounded guide" approach helps leaders navigate liminal spaces of transformation• Facing your shadows and biases is essential for evolving as a leader• Leadership development must include emotional, psychological and spiritual growth• Community and accountability partnerships prevent ego-driven leadership• Slowing down often reveals wisdom that productivity-focused mindsets miss• Adult development continues throughout life and impacts organizational and societal well-beingGet in touch with Heather:Website: https://centreforholdingspace.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherplett/Book: The Art of Holding SpaceSubstack: atenderspace.substack.comI'd love to hear from you! Send a text message.Be the Best Leader You Know Perform with Power, Lead with Impact, Inspire GrowthTo sharpen your skills and increase your confidence, check out the Confident Leader Course: https://www.intentionaleaders.com/confident-leader

What if your mouthwash were as harmful as a floor cleaner? Join Late Boomers Merry Elkins and Cathy Worthington as they dive into the surprising world of oral health with Heather Paul, a certified biological dental hygienist and founder of Simply Silver Mouthwash. Heather's eye-opening journey began with her daughter's health issues, leading her to question traditional dentistry's hidden dangers. She believes that root canals, and mercury fillings disrupt your body's balance and that commercial oral care products undermine your immune system. Heather shares natural alternatives like colloidal silver and coconut oil, and introduces myofunctional therapy to improve mouth function and prevent diseases shares natural alternatives like colloidal silver and coconut oil, and introduces myofunctional therapy to improve mouth function and prevent diseases. Plus, learn about the shocking links between oral health and systemic diseases like heart disease and Alzheimer's. Don't miss Heather's insights from her book, Dentistry Made Easy, and find out how to reclaim your oral health for overall wellness. Tune in now!Heather Paul's Bio:Heather the Hygienist is a certified biological dental hygienist, registered dental hygienist, and orofacial myofunctional therapist with 30 years of experience. Originally from farms in Minnesota and Wisconsin, she moved to Florida in the 1980s. Her parents, with their love for natural living, inspired her wellness journey, which deepened when one of her twin daughters faced serious health issues, including food allergies. In 2010, Heather began investigating the chemicals in commercial products, fueling her commitment to healthier alternatives.Driven to offer patients the cleanest, most effective oral care, Heather created Simply Silver Mouthwash, Toothpaste, and Breath Spray. She is also the author of Dentistry Made Easy: The Consumer's Guide to Oral Health and Smart Choices and a children's book, Dorothy and the Tale of the Lost Tooth. A public speaker, practicing clinician, and personal dental consultant, Heather balances her professional life with being a wife and mother to twin daughters. She lives in Tampa, FL, where she enjoys family time and the beach.Special Offer: LATEBLOOMERS20 for 20% off total order to my website www.simplysilvermouthwash.comConnect with Heather:Website: www.simplysilvermouthwash.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplySilverMouthwashFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplysilvermouthwash1Instagram: @simplysilvermouthwashTikTok: @heatherthehygienist1X: @ourhygienistThank you for listening. Please check out @lateboomers on Instagram and our website lateboomers.us. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to watch it or listen to more of our episodes, you will find Late Boomers on your favorite podcast platform and on our new YouTube Late Boomers Podcast Channel. We hope we have inspired you and we look forward to your becoming a member of our Late Boomers family of subscribers.

Podcast ad revenue has topped $2.4 billion in the U.S. But securing sponsors that truly fit your show isn't as easy as flipping a switch.   Heather Osgood, founder of True Native Media, returns to share insider strategies for turning your podcast into a revenue-generating powerhouse, without sacrificing audience trust.   In this episode, you'll learn: Why host-read ads still reign supreme, and when to layer in programmatic ads The one audience size threshold that changes everything about monetization How health & wellness podcasters can ethically navigate supplement sponsorships Smart strategies for small shows to start monetizing (even under 5,000 downloads) Dynamic vs. baked-in ads: how and when to use each for maximum revenue How to build long-term sponsor relationships (hint: it's about much more than impressions) Why advertisers are treating podcasts more like influencer partnerships—and what that means for your pricing ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love the show? We'd love a review! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more creators find us! ✅ Want to grow your visibility through podcast guesting? Check out how PodWritten can help: https://podwritten.com/services/ https://podwritten.com/

What does true leadership look like when you're also the CEO of your household—and your company?In this episode of Millions Were Made, Jessica Marx is joined by Heather Chauvin, a leadership coach, and a podcast host of Emotionally Uncomfortable. From raising three kids to surviving stage 4 cancer, Heather shares the radical mindset shifts and emotional intelligence tools that helped her reclaim her time, energy, and capacity to lead.Together, they explore how high-achieving women can stop white-knuckling their way to success and start aligning how they lead, live, and love. Heather breaks down the 4 types of energy every founder must manage, how to rewire beliefs that keep you stuck in fear or burnout, and why “doing it all” is not the goal—feeling alive is.If you're a founder, parent, or leader feeling stretched thin, this conversation is a must-listen. Tune in now and redefine what thriving looks like on your terms.Highlights:(05:00) How a stage 4 cancer diagnosis led to radical inner transformation.(08:10) Why vulnerability is a powerful leadership strategy for founders.(10:23) Reframing burnout, fear, and resentment as emotional guidance.(13:08) Why “balance” is a feeling—and how to identify what you're truly after.(14:40) The “Wouldn't It Be Nice If…” exercise to realign with your desired state.(18:37) The 4 types of energy every founder must manage for sustainable success.(22:17) How indecision drains your energy—and what clarity does for leadership.(28:42) Conscious parenting and leadership: how they mirror each other.(30:56) Leading vs. rescuing—why true leadership starts with self-ownership.Connect with Jessica: Instagram: @millionsweremade | @thejessicamarx Work with Jessica: Tailored Premier Website: Millions Were MadeConnect with Heather:Website: heatherchauvin.comInstagram: @heatherchauvin_LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-chauvin-472a7333/

Heather Campbell is a branding strategist, AI trailblazer, and founder of Radical Branding. With 25+ years in corporate branding, she now helps entrepreneurs build soul-aligned, profitable brands rooted in clarity and authenticity. After surviving a brain aneurysm, Heather redefined her approach to business—ditching hustle culture in favor of intentional, sustainable growth. Her mission is to empower founders to own their voice, market with purpose, and scale without burnout. Connect with Heather: Website: heyheathercampbell.com Instagram: @heyheathercampbell Six-Figure Founders community launches soon—join the waitlist via her site.  

Cancer is one of the scariest diagnoses one can get, and even those who are most dedicated to natural protocols might find themselves at a crossroad if they were to receive such a diagnosis. Where is the middle ground, though? We all intuitively know that cancer care should not be addressed with either Western medicine or natural medicine by themselves, but too often it's unclear where the line gets drawn. Our guest for this episode, Heather Cooan, is an expert on bridging these two worlds, and works with clients everyday who find themselves wanting the best of Western and natural for their cancer care. Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Click here. Subscribe if you'd like to catch all new episodes live and participate with our guests directly. Want to learn more about becoming an FDN? Go to fdntraining.com/resources to get our best free workshops and mini-courses! Where to find Heather: Website: theschoolofradiance.com Instagram: @heathercooan Facebook: Heather Cooan YouTube: Heather Cooan

Reclaim your leadership power with Heather Younger, CEO of Employee Fanatix and author of The Art of Self-Leadership. In this powerful conversation, Heather reveals how we often surrender our potential by waiting for others to guide our careers.Sharing her personal journey through adversity, Heather offers strategies to break free from self-imposed limits and face workplace challenges with courage and curiosity. Discover how self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and challenging limiting beliefs unlock your influence and presence.This episode provides practical tools for building resilience, overcoming imposter syndrome, and celebrating progress. If you're feeling stuck or unheard, these insights will empower you to reclaim your potential and create lasting impact.

Why is it so easy to stand up for others but so hard to advocate for ourselves? If you've ever felt stuck between not wanting to seem "too much" and not knowing how to use your voice effectively, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Heather Hansen—former trial lawyer turned advocate coach—who shares powerful insights on breaking free from “good girl syndrome,” building the skills to confidently speak up, and learning how to own your voice without fear or guilt. If advocating for yourself feels uncomfortable, overwhelming, or just plain impossible, this conversation will empower you to step into your confidence and ask for what you truly deserve. Don't miss this one! About Heather: Heather Hansen empowers leaders to build belief in their ideas, leadership, and potential. Drawing on her experience as a trial attorney, psychology degree and dispute resolution training, time as a media personality, and hypnosis training, she helps leaders use stories, evidence, and their bodies' energy to influence their teams, clients, and results. Heather has appeared on The Today Show, Dr. Oz, CNN, Fox News, and CBS and has worked with top organizations, including Harvard Business School, Google, LVMH, and the American Medical Association. She's the bestselling author of The Elegant Warrior: How to Win Life's Trials Without Losing Yourself and Advocate to Win: 10 Tools to Ask for What You Want and Get It. She lives in New York City with her dog, Wolf. Visit her website:  www.beliefbuilders.com Visit her Youtube: here Get her book:  here Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Dr. Zoe Shaw Website     Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Dr. Zoe Shaw Website   Connect with Heather: Website: https://www.beliefbuilders.com/ Instagram @anelegantwarrior Books: https://www.beliefbuilders.com/books-by-heather-hansen    

What if you could find joy and balance in life's inevitable craziness?   In this fun and heartwarming chat, Heather Brown, host of Healthy by Heather, shares how she navigates family life, faith, and wellness—while embracing the beautiful mess of it all. From surviving a lively winter break with her extended family to overcoming postpartum depression, Heather opens up about her journey to align mental, spiritual, and physical health.   If you want to enjoy a life in balance between your emotional, relational, spiritual, and physical lives, this episode is for you! Heather shares practical tips, such as the "triple threat triangle," Sunday resets, and intentional date nights, to bring more joy into everyday life. Tune in for laughs, inspiration, and a fresh perspective on finding balance in motherhood and beyond! Xo, Donna Listen in to learn more! (01:56) Please Leave a Podcast Review  (06:47) Donna's Bunk Bed Flexibility  (09:19) Balancing Motherhood and Mental Health  (13:41) In Alignment With Body, Mind, Soul  (17:55) Dinner Planning and Feeling Loved    Connect with Heather    Website - https://www.mylifewellloved.com/  Podcast - https://www.mylifewellloved.com/podcast/  Book she mentioned - Love and Logic    Donna's Resources:   Order a copy of my new book -  Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret.    It is available anywhere books are sold– here is the link on Amazon.    If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you'll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman's Guide to Meeting God.   It's a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to be more confident in their faith!   Connect with Donna    Instagram: @donnaajones       Website:  www.donnajones.org       Donna's speaking schedule: https://donnajones.org/events/ 

Summary: *Suffering Well: Heather discusses the concept of suffering well, emphasizing the importance of maintaining faith and finding peace in the presence of God, even amidst life's most painful trials. *Christ as a Model: The conversation delves into how Jesus' suffering and obedience to God serve as a model for Christians to follow in their own times of hardship. *Loss of a Child: Heather shares the heart-wrenching story of losing her four-month-old son, Brennan, which became a catalyst for her deepened relationship with Jesus and a transformative moment in her faith journey. *Challenges with Mental Illness: She recounts the struggles with her other son, Nate, who battled mental health issues, and how this experience taught her about spiritual warfare and the power of persistent prayer. *The Presence of God: Heather repeatedly emphasizes the unparalleled peace and joy found in God's presence, which she describes as the ultimate reward for enduring suffering with faith. *Miracles in the Journey: She highlights that the miracle often lies in the journey itself rather than an immediate resolution, and how persistence in faith can lead to profound personal and spiritual growth. *Persistence in Prayer: Heather encourages believers to persist in prayer and not give up, even when immediate answers are not apparent. She uses biblical references, such as the persistent widow and the story of Jericho, to illustrate the importance of enduring faith. *Spiritual Warfare and Authority: She discusses the importance of recognizing and combating spiritual attacks, particularly those targeting one's family, and the necessity of standing firm in faith. Intro: Author and Women's Ministry Leader, Heather Bradley shares her profound experiences and insights on the theme of "suffering well". Heather's journey through personal tragedies and challenges highlights the intersection of suffering, faith, and the transformative power of a relationship with God. Heather herself has been challenged with this very thing not once but twice and both of those instances had to do with 2 of her children, both sons. She refers to these seasons of life as her "even if" and "even though” stories.  God didn't move His hand to change Heather's 4 month old son's health issues and her baby boy, Brennan passed into the arms of Jesus. When her other son, Nathan was 6 years old the family experienced his overnight transformation into a mental and emotional journey of pure exhauston lasting 10 years before God moved His hand to change Nathan's health condition.  How do we suffer well when the One who could change our circumstance doesn't or at the very least He waits an awfully long time?  But hold on to this truth…we don't need to fear the painful valleys in this life, and it has nothing to do with sidestepping or avoiding the pain itself. Nobody this side of heaven avoids trauma and suffering. But if you're a believer in Christ our suffering and pain are turned into purpose.  We're transformed, refined and walking in a deeper level of intimacy with and freedom in Christ. There is nothing in this life that compares to the peace and joy that God can give in the very midst of traumatic pain and suffering. That's why no weapon formed against us shall prosper. If we give God space to speak into our pain, to answer the cries of our heart, comfort us when the answers won't come, He gives us the beauty of His presence that overwhelms our pain. So Heather and I made it a point to talk about the struggles and realities faced by many Christians, particularly in the United States, who often perceive faith as a pathway to unending joy and favor, devoid of pain and suffering. However, Heather's journey illustrates that suffering can coexist with divine joy, favor, and anointing, revealing a more complex, yet enriching, narrative of faith. The truth is, God is in the business of transforming us using the very pain that was supposed to destroy us. In sharing her journey, Heather not only provides insight into her personal trials but also offers a message of encouragement for others navigating their own paths of suffering. Her story is a testament to the transformative power of faith and the beauty that can emerge from the ashes of our pain.  As believers, we are reminded that suffering is not the end of our story. God transforms all the weapons formed against us for our good and His glory. To me, being held in God's secure embrace, is the safest place to be in the most unstable environment I've ever know. Let's listen in to hear the wisdom that Heather shares, may your heart be encouraged! Live Loved and Thrive! @alifeofthrive.com Sherrie Pilk Other resources on the topic of suffering: Hope in the midst of Chronic Illness, with Sara Willoughby: https://alifeofthrive.com/2025/01/01/hope-in-the-midst-of-chronic-illness-with-sara-willoughby/ Discovering God Through RevelationShip, with Cathy Garland: https://alifeofthrive.com/2024/10/23/discovering-god-through-revelationship-with-cathy-garland/ Finding Hope in the Ashes, with Lea Turner: https://alifeofthrive.com/2024/09/25/finding-hope-in-the-ashes-with-lea-turner/ Suffering (Blog Post), Sherrie Pilk: https://alifeofthrive.com/2021/09/21/suffering/ Connect with Heather: Website: https://www.truthfreedomministry.com/ Podcast: https://www.truthfreedomministry.com/podcast Link for her Book, Unthinkable: https://www.truthfreedomministry.com/unthinkable Brandon Heath - Don't Be Afraid: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=WzmghvthTTk&list=OLAK5uy_lwPpoQjoIU5-72AJC5MRU6ug30PYAeKuU Brandon Lake - Don't Give Up On Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gW1IVM3qq0#ddg-play Bio: Heather Bradley is the founder of Truth Freedom Ministry, a social media ministry for women, to be equipped and encouraged in the things of God. She is passionate about helping people walk through the hard things of life.  A Texas girl at heart, but loves the adventure of going to new places. She has been married to the love of her life, Kelly, for over 29 years and they have 4 children. They homeschooled their kiddos and have lived all over the USA, but are happy to be home in Austin during this season.  You will typically find her serving at her local church, that they help plant, in pastoral care and women's ministry. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Education. Later she attended Bible School and has been ordained in pastoral ministry.  Heather love's gardening, reading books, trying new recipes, and traveling. Her favorite pace to be is sitting down for coffee with others while listening to them share their life stories. The latest news is she is a first time grandmother! So, her new name is Gigi!  Heather co-host's a podcast, called Leaving The Shallows, with her good friend-where they help listeners leave the shallow end and go into the deeper things of God. Her prayer is that others would know the love of Jesus in their hardest moments here on earth and experience His healing and purpose and know that He is always with them.

Heather Monahan was at the top of her career when she was blindsided and fired after 14 years as Chief Revenue Officer. Instead of letting it define her, she walked away with her head held high and rebuilt her life on her own terms. Heather turned her setback into a springboard for success, becoming a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and confidence expert. In this episode, Heather shares her three-step BAK process for overcoming villains, strategies for navigating toxic environments, and the power of living “lanelessly.” In this episode, Hala and Heather will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction   (03:09) Heather's Impact on Hala's Career (04:13) Personal and Professional Challenges (09:59) Living Lanelessly (13:25) Facing Villains and Building Confidence (21:00) The BAK Process for Overcoming Challenges (23:58) The Sandwich Technique for Constructive Feedback (26:31) Overcoming Negative Self-Talk (34:16) Manifestation and Visualization (37:31) The 30-Day Grid for Goal Tracking (39:45) The Power of Music in Achieving Goals (41:30) Grief to Gross Ratio (45:13) The Art of Pitching Yourself (48:41) The Importance of Knowledge and Skills   Heather Monahan is a 2x bestselling author, Top 50 Keynote Speaker in the World (2022), entrepreneur, founder of Boss In Heels, and host of the Creating Confidence podcast. Before becoming a top author and speaker, Heather successfully climbed the corporate ladder for nearly 20 years, becoming one of the few women to break the glass ceiling and claim a spot in the C-suite. In 2017, she was named one of the Most Influential Women in Radio. In 2018, Thrive Global named her a Limit Breaking Female Founder, and in 2021, Girls Club honored her as the Thought Leader of the Year. Forbes recognized Heather's first book, Confidence Creator, as one of the five must-have books for women in business in 2021. Her latest book, Overcome Your Villains, was released in November 2021. Connect with Heather: Website: heathermonahan.com Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/theheathermonahan  Twitter: twitter.com/_heathermonahan  Instagram: instagram.com/heathermonahan  Facebook: facebook.com/heathermonahanofficial    Sponsored by: OpenPhone - Get 20% off 6 months at openphone.com/PROFITING    Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify  Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host  Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to rocketmoney.com/profiting  Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting      Resources Mentioned: Heather's Books:  Confidence Creator: amzn.to/4htDiLK  Overcome Your Villains: amzn.to/40KXGTa  Heather's TedxTalk: youngandprofiting.co/3Wxxrx7  Heather's Podcast, Creating Confidence: apple.co/3ESsHYL  More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting   Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala   Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.com 

 Visibility at Full Throttle!   Heather Wilson, a motorsports marketing consultant, shares how she helps racers, event organizers, and sponsors boost their visibility and revenue in the competitive world of motorsports. Learn how her passion for riding and marketing expertise come together to drive success for her clients. Become The Visible CEO: https://thevisibleceo.com/becomingConnect with Heather:Website https://highgearsuccess.com/Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/highgearsuccessDrop us a message...Don't forget to share this episode and tag me @itscrissyconner on Instagram and @crissyconner on Facebook to be entered to win!

 Visibility at Full Throttle!   Heather Wilson, a motorsports marketing consultant, shares how she helps racers, event organizers, and sponsors boost their visibility and revenue in the competitive world of motorsports. Learn how her passion for riding and marketing expertise come together to drive success for her clients. Become The Visible CEO: https://thevisibleceo.com/becomingConnect with Heather:Website https://highgearsuccess.com/Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/highgearsuccessDrop us a message...Don't forget to share this episode and tag me @itscrissyconner on Instagram and @crissyconner on Facebook to be entered to win!

Welcome Heather Nicholson to have a deep discussion on personal exploration and spiritual gifts.  Connect with Heather: Website: https://www.gracehealinggroup.com.  Insta: @graceheahlinggroup Mama T is a Healer, Oracle, and Spiritual Guide. She guides you in loving your life through channeled messages and energy work. Simply being in her energy allows you to up level your frequency and manifest magick. She is a lover of life and it is her mission to guide millions to loving life as well.

In today's episode, we're tackling one of the toughest realities of divorce: custody. Custody arrangements can feel unnatural, overwhelming, and emotional. Deciding when and how much time you spend with your children after a divorce is never easy, but it's an unavoidable part of the process. In this episode, we break down how to handle custody agreements, how to mentally prepare for time away from your kids, and what you need to know to navigate this difficult terrain.We share personal insights and experiences, including the pain of feeling like you're “having your cake and eating it too” and how to come to terms with these challenging decisions. Special guest Heather Quick, founder of the Florida Women's Law Group, joins us to explain how custody laws have changed in Florida and what that means for parents.In this episode, you'll learn:Why custody arrangements can feel so unnatural and how to start accepting this new reality.How the new Florida custody law that assumes 50/50 time-sharing affects parents.The importance of planning for holidays, summers, and unexpected changes in parenting plans.How to prioritize your children's needs while managing your own emotions and mental health.Why you need to think long-term when negotiating custody agreements.We answer the questions:What do you do when you just can't agree to 50/50 custody?How do you plan custody arrangements for holidays and summers?What are some real-life examples of custody agreements that work (and don't work)?Is it really possible to modify a custody plan later?How do you start emotionally preparing for time away from your kids?Whether you're in the middle of a custody battle, preparing for it, or just want more insight into how to handle this part of divorce, this episode will give you the perspective and tools you need to navigate this tough chapter with more clarity. You've got this, and we've got you!Connect with Heather:Website: https://www.floridawomenslawgroup.com/Tune in to learn how you can handle these difficult decisions without losing your sanity (or your dignity).Our Divorce Crash Course was designed to hold your hand through the process and help you avoid major and expensive mistakes. Learn more here: https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/divorce-crash-courseOur Family Wizard is another fantasitc resource for those who need help navigating the "fun" world of coparenting. Head to this landing page to see how we work closely with them to support our listeners! http://www.ourfamilywizard.com/notsuckFriends, slide into our dms, we love love love hearing from you. We are always here to listen and help in any way we can. You've got this and we've got you.Instagram: @hownotosuckatdivorceFollow Andrea: @theandrearappaportFollow Morgan: @divorceattorneychicago

Send me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!In today's episode of The Labor Room Podcast, I'm sitting down with Amy Kiefer, co-founder of Expecting and Empowered, to talk all about strength training during pregnancy. Amy is an expert in prenatal fitness, and through her work at Expecting and Empowered, she's empowering moms to maintain their strength and health during pregnancy and beyond.In this episode, we cover:The importance of strength training during pregnancyHow proper exercise can support an easier labor and deliveryTips for safely incorporating strength training into your prenatal routineHow to listen to your body and adjust your workouts as your pregnancy progressesBusting myths about pregnancy fitness and finding what works for youWhy strength training matters during pregnancyAmy shares valuable insights into how strength training can benefit pregnant women, from improving endurance during labor to enhancing postpartum recovery. Whether you're new to exercise or an experienced fitness enthusiast, there's something in this episode for you!Mentioned in the episode: Amy has generously offered my listeners a 15% discount on the Expecting and Empowered app! Just use the code alifeinlabor at checkout on https://app.expectingandempowered.com/subscriptions/.Connect with Heather:Website: alifeinlabor.comInstagram: @alifeinlaborConnect with Amy:Website: expectingandempowered.comInstagram: @expectingandempoweredLinks mentioned in this episode:Expecting and Empowered App: expectingandempowered.comThe Empowered Birth Academy: alifeinlabor.com/eba use the code THELABORROOM to get $50 offFollow and Subscribe:Don't miss out on future episodes of The Labor Room Podcast! Be sure to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode. You can follow me on Instagram at @alifeinlabor and check out more resources on my website, alifeinlabor.com.Support the show

In this episode of Oh, Hi Self, I'm joined by certified sex therapist, Heather Shannon. We discuss the importance of embracing awkwardness in relationships and how it's actually the key to deeper intimacy.Heather shares her expert advice on how to reignite the sexy spark, especially in long-term relationships, where things can get a little… routine.We explore what it really means to be sex-positive, the difference between polyamory and open relationships, tackle listener questions on everything from bedroom communication to mismatched libidos, and more.This episode is packed with practical tips, cheeky humor, and unapologetic real talk about sex.Some of What We Get Into: • Why awkward moments are your gateway to better sex (seriously!) • How to keep things exciting in long-term relationships • Sex positivity 101: What it really means and why it matters • Polyamory vs. open relationships—what's the difference?Listener Q&A's: • How to speak up in bed when you feel awkward? • How often should you really be having sex with your partner? • How to keep the chase alive when you see each other every day? • What to do when one partner's libido is higher than the other's? • How to explore opening up your relationship (without freaking out)?Resources Mentioned:Books: • Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski • Polysecure by Jessica Fern • The Ethical Slut by Janet W. Hardy & Dossie EastonTools: • We Should Try It Quiz • Yes, No, Maybe Lists • Beducated - The Netflix of Sex EducationConnect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandrapossing/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandrapossinglifecoach/Website: https://sandrapossing.com/Connect with Heather:Website: heathershannon.co Freebies: https://heather-shannon.mykajabi.com/freebiesListen to Ask A Sex Therapist: https://heathershannon.co/podcast/

What if the key to growing your business isn't about the latest trends but going back to basics?   Today, Heather Porter, a digital marketing expert and founder of Website Love, shares her journey from organizing events for Tony Robbins to becoming a sought-after consultant in the digital marketing space. She emphasizes the power of relationships, the importance of simplifying business strategies, and how focusing on foundational principles can lead to significant growth. Heather also opens up about her life-changing decision to move from the U.S. to Australia, the mentors who influenced her, and the lessons she's learned along the way. This conversation is packed with actionable insights and heartfelt advice for entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey.     [00:01 - 05:48] The Power of Relationships Relationships are at the core of both personal and professional growth Building a strong network can open unexpected doors Connection with others can lead to lifelong opportunities   [05:49 - 10:09] Moving Across the World for a Fresh Start Sometimes, taking a leap of faith is necessary for growth New environments can push you out of your comfort zone A change of scenery can lead to new, meaningful relationships   [10:10 - 15:35] Building a Life and Career in Australia Persistence and networking are key to making major life transitions Opportunities often come from unexpected places Surrounding yourself with the right people can dramatically impact your success   [15:36 - 20:47] The Long-Term Benefits of Giving Giving without expecting anything in return can create lasting relationships The impact of generosity can come back tenfold in unexpected ways Building trust and providing value upfront strengthens professional bonds   [20:48 - 25:16] The Importance of Receiving as Well as Giving Being open to receiving help is just as important as giving Allowing others to contribute can strengthen your relationships Balancing giving and receiving creates a healthy, reciprocal network       Key Quotes:   “We cannot make the impact by ourselves. We cannot do this alone.” – Heather Porter   "What I like to do is actually bring it back down to the basics and the foundations of growing a business and marketing." — Heather Porter     Connect with Heather:   Website: https://www.websitelove.com.au  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherporter  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heatherrporter       Honoring: Tony Robbins     Thanks for tuning in!   If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe!    Find me on the following streaming platforms:   Apple Spotify Google Podcasts IHeart Radio Stitcher  

Episode Summary Heather Dominick is both highly sensitive and highly successful. For more than a decade, she has trained and mentored Highly Sensitive Entrepreneurs and Leaders so they are able to work less, while making more - impact and income. Who's your ideal client and what's the biggest challenge they face? What are the common mistakes people make when trying to solve that problem? What is one valuable free action that our audience can implement that will help with that issue? What is one valuable free resource that you can direct people to that will help with that issue? What's the one question I should have asked you that would be of great value to our audience? When was the last time you experienced Goosebumps with your family and why? Coping Mechanism Assessment Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur Quiz DIFFERENT: The Highly Sensitive Leadership Revolution Get in touch with Heather: Website, Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook Learn more about how Uwe helps in-demand professionals and their VIPs to enjoy Unshakeable Two-getherness in their relationship (plus more free time and zero guilt). Or when you feel you'd be interested in working together you can Book A Chat With Uwe

Our topic today may sound like one that falls under the old definition of woman's work, but we're going to talk about the etiquette everyone should know today. Heather Wiese joins us, as an Etiquette Writer and Founder of Bell'INVITO, a woman-owned, responsible luxury brand that sells stationery and leather goods made with heart and high standards. Heather is passionate about empowering others by teaching social skills and outlining how to invest in relationships for optimal results. She advocates re-facing old-school stodgy etiquette with a new vernacular and refreshing relatability, with the philosophy that the world is a better, kinder place when people invest in social skills and learn about empathy. And she's here to help us with the do's & don'ts and ways to be emotionally intelligent in a variety of common social events & situations. While you're out there doing whatever version of woman's work feels true for you, remember to mind your manners and follow this old quote – if you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all. Let's throw out what no longer works for us, but make sure to bring forward the things that do. Connect with Heather: Website: https://www.bellinvito.com/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/heather_g_wiese/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/bellinvito/  Like what you heard? Please rate and review  Thanks to our This Is Woman's Work Sponsor: Book your in-depth virtual visit with the menopause and perimenopause medical experts at Midi Health by going to joinmidi.com - they accept most major health insurance plans! 

Join us for a conversation with Heather Florio, the CEO and second-generation owner of Desert Harvest, as we explore the inspiring journey behind this unique company. Heather shares the touching story of how Desert Harvest was born out of a need to help her aunt, who suffered from interstitial cystitis, a painful bladder disorder. Discover how this personal mission led to the development of their unique aloe vera formulation, now a cornerstone of their wide range of pelvic and sexual health products. Heather discusses her personal involvement in refining these products to meet unmet needs within the health community, highlighting innovations like their methylated B complex and iso-osmolar pH-balanced lubricant. Heather shares the challenges and rewards of expanding her family business, inspired by her entrepreneurial mother. She shares how a life-altering diagnosis and wellness practices influenced her leadership. Heather also highlights the importance of understanding neurodiversity and her autism diagnosis. Connect with Desert Harvest to explore their health products. This episode offers insights on health, wellness, and entrepreneurship.   Connect with Heather:Website: www.desertharvest.com Facebook: Desert Harvest Instagram: @hmflorio / @desertharvestaloevera   Let's keep the conversation going!Website: martaspirk.com Instagram: @martaspirk Facebook: Marta Spirk Get ready to take notes and elevate your business's presence as we share over 30 visibility-boosting ideas (access it here: www.martaspirk.com/visibility) and introduce a mastermind program designed to keep you accountable and support your entrepreneurial journey. Get a 30-day free trial of my membership!freegiftfrommarta.com MORE VISIBILITY MASTERMIND application:https://forms.gle/jegEmwzYsTPrH4oP8  

Today, I'm sharing my conversation with Heather Chauvin, a renowned leadership coach, TEDx speaker, podcast host and author of the book ‘Dying to Be a Good Mother'. Heather helps ‘successful' women courageously and authentically live, work, and parent on their own terms.   Heather started her career as a social worker helping adults understand children's behavior. But it wasn't until 2013 when a stage 4 cancer diagnosis pushed her to take a deeper stand for change, uncovering how cultural expectations sabotage our dreams. She has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Real Simple Magazine, Mind Body Green, Google, and more.   Find More from Heather:  Website: https://www.heatherchauvin.com/ Podcast: Emotionally Uncomfortable https://www.heatherchauvin.com/podcast Book: Dying to be a Good Mother – anywhere you get your books https://www.heatherchauvin.com/book Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherchauvin_/  

Dr. Heather Browne PsyD, LMFT, helps people recognize the power of communication. In this episode, Dr Heather shares her wisdom about communicating with heart increasing connection, understanding, and the love we give and feel.  In the episode we get into: How we each function from our own realitiesHow to meet someone where they're at, but still stay grounded in yourselfWhere compassion comes into playHow to respectfully disagreeWhy not allowing our kids to have their real emotions can be damagingHow to bring our issues to our partner with loveWhy listening doesn't mean we agree What it means to be working towards each other in a relationshipWhy a relationship ending doesn't mean it failedHow to speak with our hearts and how it changes communicationHow to make room for individual differences in our relationshipMentioned in this episode -Book - Kissing the MirrorBook - Jay Shetty's 8 Rules of LoveBook - The Book of AwakeningConnect with Dr. Heather:Website: https://www.drheatherbrowne.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087652243855Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heatherbrowne/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.heatherbrowneHeather's Book: Speaking with the HeartConnect with See The Upside:Website - www.SeetheUpside.comInstagram - @see.theupsideFacebook - See The Upside Your feedback means everything!If you love this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a review on Apple or Spotify xoxo

It's no secret weight gain in perimenopause – or menopause transition and post menopause – is different. It doesn't respond the way you would have predicted it should. It doesn't come on at the same rate or in the same place as you think it should.  My guest today is an  MD and yet she's first a woman who also entered midlife and experienced much of the same you may have. She also defaulted to many of the same tactics a woman with a heartbeat would. So this episode is just a simply basic discussion about what happens, and why and what to do about it and why your default effort may fall short. My Guest: Heather Awad, MD is a Family Medicine and the founder and CEO of Vibrant Weight Loss Age 50+ where she helps professional women over age 50 lose weight for the last time through a virtual platform. She offers a simple system that saves them time and helps them achieve their health and weight loss goals. They discover how to say no to foods they don't want without using willpower, and create an eating protocol that they will enjoy going forward so that their weight loss is permanent. Dr. Awad is also the host of the Vibrant-MD podcast where she talks about weight loss, women's health, and food. Questions We Answer in This Episode: Why do women so often gain weight with perimenopause and menopause? Are there hormonal factors? Are there cultural factors in play here too? What's dangerous about menopause belly fat? Many women describe that the methods they used in the past don't work anymore. Why is that? What about eat less and move more?  How do you find people most easily lose weight at midlife? Many women feel stuck with their weight gain starting at midlife. What would you tell them? Many people are so hard on themselves about their weight–is this a good motivator? What else gets in the way of people losing weight at midlife? Connect with Heather: Website: https://www.vibrant-md.com On Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathervibrantmd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherawadmd/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherawadmd?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vibrant-md-podcast/id1583628433 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heatherawadmd7858 Resources:  Exercise Planning Guide https://www.flippingfifty.com/5-part-exercise-planning-guide/ Home Gym  https://www.flippingfifty.com/perfect-home-gym-how-to/ Other Episodes You Might Like:  WHY YOU MAY BE EATING TOO LITTLE To LOSE WEIGHT | women over 50 https://www.flippingfifty.com/eating-too-little/ How to Boost Your Metabolism in Midlife the Non-Dieting Way https://www.flippingfifty.com/boost-your-metabolism-in-midlife/ Easy Healthy Habits Start Here: Effortless Kitchen Hacks https://www.flippingfifty.com/healthy-habits/