Emotionally Uncomfortable

"Grief is the price we pay for love." ― Queen Elizabeth II In this episode, Sherry shares her perspective and highlights: Understanding that grief can occur for the loss of a job, a shift in identity, as your child grows older, etc., and the importance of acknowledging grief when it comes  Connecting that feelings of grief are linked to living a life that is full of connection and forward momentum...

"I think my story says that, when women are given the chance and the opportunity, that we can achieve a lot. We deliver." - Sara Blakely In this episode, I talk about: Reflecting on my experience running "Hell on the Hill" and continuing to learn through the challenges I face Acknowledging that all relationships require investment, including the relationship you have with yourself Never underestim...

"But when we really delve into the reasons for why we can't let something go, there are only two: an attachment to the past or a fear for the future."― Marie Kondō In this episode, Ysabelle shares her perspective and highlights: Decluttering your space, which is reflective of decluttering your mind and your emotions The value of "tiny habits" in reaching goals and creating sustainability  When we...

"Part of courage is simple consistency."― Peggy Noonan In this episode, I talk about: The art of showing up; which means getting the support you need, having intention, and alleviating internal pressure Acknowledging that resistance is part of the journey and we should pay attention to the conversations we have with ourselves   Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_   Access the S...

"Parents aren't the people you come from. They're the people you want to be, when you grow up." ― Jodi Picoult In this episode, Chase and I talk about: The effect of the belief that once you become a parent you have to make sacrifices, including sacrificing self-care The idea that parenting can be seen as a relationship that you co-create with your child  Continue the conversation on Instagram  @h...

"Betrayal is never easy to handle and there is no right way to accept it." ― Christine Feehan In this episode, I talk about: Going through the process of managing the other parts of ourselves that get neglected when focusing on betrayal  When we build trust within ourselves, we can rely on this trust to guide us through difficult situations  Remember to DM me on Instagram!  @heatherchauvin_   Acce...

"We know what we are, but not what we may be." ― William Shakespeare   In this episode, I talk about: Understanding the emotional impact of making a big change, which can cause shifts in our identity  How to go "all in" in creating that shift towards the change you wish to embody Strategies to examine where you are directing your mental energy and how to redirect when necessary  Remember to DM me...

"Happiness: the feeling of being alive." ― Marty Rubin   In this episode, I talk about: Why I created this coaching program and I address some common questions The benefits of being part of a private community of individuals that are also pursuing similar goals  Looking beyond the physical and discussing the mental component of energy  Remember to DM me on Instagram!  @heatherchauvin_   Access the...

"The way we spend our time defines who we are." ― Jonathan Estrin   In this episode, I talk about: How having a strategy is necessary, but the emotional components of our experience are just as important  How to get out of your head and back into your body so that you can tap into what you are really needing Moving away from judgment and instead using the "data" you gather on how your strategy is...

"Intuition is seeing with the soul." ―  Dean Koontz   In this episode, I talk about: How to fine-tune your intuition How to recognize what you really want Why journaling is an effective way to find what you really want Remember to DM me on Instagram!  @heatherchauvin_   Access the application for  ALIVE Coaching here: heatherchauvin.com/alive For your own AG1 supply, visit: www.athleticgreens.com/...

"Are you prepared to put in the time and energy to create change in your life? Are you prepared to make and keep that commitment? If not you, then who? Invest in yourself." - Akiroq Brost In this episode, I talk about: Acknowledging that how you choose to invest your time and energy will affect your satisfaction and quality of life Some practical tools to capture where your time and energy are bei...

"Every challenge, every adversity, contains within it the seeds of opportunity and growth." - Roy Bennett In this episode, I talk about: The ability to manage your time and money successfully without sacrificing all your energy  Practical tools to identify what aspects of your life are working and which area(s) may not be working optimally  Recognizing that change, on any level, is going to be emo...

"I can compare clarity to pruning in gardening.  If you are not clear, nothing is going to happen. You have to be clear. Then you have to be confident about your vision. And after that, you just have to put a lot of work in." - Diane Von Furstenberg In this episode, I talk about: How to approach your needs and wants with a sense of curiosity rather than judgment Practical tools to help you get cle...

"It is when we are in transition that we are most completely alive." - William Bridges In this episode, I discuss: Understanding the different "seasons" or phases we go through in our personal and professional lives and how we can be intentional with the choices we make Abandoning "all or nothing decisions", and instead gradually progressing toward our desires Navigating transitions with compassio...

"Stop researching every aspect of it and reading all about it and debating the pros and cons of it … Start doing it." -  Jocko Willink In this episode, I talk about: Deconstructing our "all or nothing" mentality and instead embracing being a little better every day The value of not allowing our uncomfortable emotions to control us Recognizing that if we don't take those uncomfortable steps in diff...

"You have the power to heal your life, and you need to know that. We think so often that we are helpless, but we're not. We always have the power of our minds…Claim and consciously use your power." ―  Louise L. Hay   In this episode, Samantha and I talk about: How to change your relationship with fear How to show up in your own life  The importance of manifesting what you want Continue the convers...

"Accountability is the glue that bonds commitment to results." -  Will Craig In this episode, I talk about: The illusion of "doing it alone" and the importance of cultivating a community around you to help you meet your goals The reality behind why you may be "playing small" and facing what is holding you back Meeting challenges head-on and using them as opportunities for creating change  Continue...

"There's so much toxic masculinity out there. I grew up with the notion that the more masculine you are and the less you show emotion, the more of a man you are." — Karamo Brown In this episode, Eli shares his perspective and highlights: Recognizing that men are given limited permission to express their emotions and the issues with these limitations become compounded when they become parents Under...

"Don't go through life, grow through life." -Eric Butterworth In this episode, I talk about: Getting f*cking real & assessing where I am and where I want to be Owning my sh*t and taking responsibility for what I've had a hand in Investing in life coaching Continue the conversation on Instagram  @heatherchauvin_ Take the ENERGY FINDER Quiz: https://heatherchauvin.com/lifequiz   To get my freebies,...

"The art of mothering is to teach the art of living to children." —Elaine Heffner In this episode, Jill shares her perspective and highlights: Awknowlegining the value of "choosing yourself" despite feelings of guilt and judgment from the outside Understanding generational patterns of parenting and breaking maladaptive patterns by being a role model to your child The importance of choosing yoursel...

 "Happiness depends upon ourselves." – Aristotle In this episode, I talk about: Understanding what wanting to feel "good" means, and how we can meet those needs so that we can feel good Acknowledging that some people and/or some things will be left behind as you become more aligned What steps you can take to get closer to alignment every day Continue the conversation on Instagram  @heatherchauvin_...

"A person can do incredible things if he or she has enough hope." — Shannon K. Butcher In this episode, Dr. Melillo shares his perspective and highlights: The understanding that all health beings with the brain, and that treating the brain is possible throughout the lifespan Moving beyond the ideas of "diagnosis" or "disorder" and exploring brain balance and what that looks like The importance of...

 "One thing you can't hide - is when you're crippled inside." – John Lennon In this episode, I talk about: The skill of how to feel your feelings and what steps you can take right away to start building this skill The importance of managing your emotional energy on a consistent basis  What steps to take to process the emotions you have identified, both negative and positive emotions  Continue the...

"There is no such thing as a perfect parent. So just be a real one." – Sue Atkins In this episode, Bryan shares his perspective and highlights: The challenge of allowing your kids to make their own mistakes so that they may learn through their own experiences  Ways to implement emotional intelligence skills and staying out of the "red zone" The importance of mutual support in partnerships and the...

"Guilt: the gift that keeps on giving." – Erma Bombeck In this episode, I talk about: Understanding and confronting the guilt, the "mom guilt", that many of us carry     What the process of healing and moving on from feelings of guilt could look like  Recognizing our powerful ability to control how we think and feel, and the profound effect this can have on our life Continue the conversation on In...