Stacy Connects…with Stacy Heller

After an update about her whirlwind trip to New York, Stacy wonders aloud to her guest Amanda, “Do I care about Disney as an adult??” Stacy shares her history with Disney Land/World which likely explains why her attitude is that of a grumpy old man (read: her father). However, after chatting with travel agent and Disney aficionado Amanda Guaren, Stacy’s cold, old heart starts to thaw and warm up t...

Orange you glad I’m not always “evergreen?!” Stacy welcomes Eric Reidar back to the show for a Halloween themed, Don’t Ask Me to Talk redux. They chat about the origins, traditions and industry that is Halloween. After sharing bad Knock Knock jokes and useless factoids, they move on to a game of Topics from the Candy Bowl. Burning questions like DIY or store-bought costumes? Gore or thriller scary...

Stacy returns from Portugal, full of stories and memories to share about her explorations in Lisbon, Porto, and – weirdly – a candy shop in the Amsterdam airport. Along the way she rode on rivers in the pouring rain, cooked a fabulous Portuguese meal, saw statues of Some Important Historical Dudes, admired tiles, and witnessed how art and life intertwine in every place she visited. Guest JDK Wynek...

In this pre-recorded episode Stacy welcomes Kathryn Gerken of Gerken Getaways and sorta-half-guest JD Wyneken. Kathryn is a travel agent; she planned the trip to Portugal; in fact, she’s been responsible for planning every trip Stacy has taken since 2017. They discuss some of the trips Kathryn has planned, her favorite itineraries, travel trends, and tips for traveling the world over. If you want...

Before she left for Portugal, Stacy, and her friend JD Wyneken pre-corded this episode about creativity. But first they talk about the important stuff like Pumpkin Spice Latte and Traylor (the Travis Kelce/Taylor Swift media whirlwind). Once they’ve weighed in on those impactful subjects they move on to the topic of creativity. How it shows up for them, others, where it comes from, and how it can...

A trip to Value Village for a wooden box to “hold her grievances” results in a $21 cabinet, a large picnic basket, and a choice to make between two wedding dresses. However, since that’s not where Stacy is headed, she changes direction and welcomes her friend Brenda Morris, a realtor with Compass, to talk about the market, myths, and missed opportunities like The Copper Castle. Her experience as a...

Stacy spent four days moving her daughter Grace to NY to live and work; she spent six days with her mother doing whatever her mother said to do. There are A LOT of conversations and observations to share. And then on Wednesdays we go to therapy. Ultimately it all boils down to no matter how hard you fight it, you’re probably just like your mother. To connect with Stacy, go to  https://www.stacycon...

A short, last-minute trip to Veranda Trip resulted in an epic hangover and tomatoes for Stacy. This week she helps pack for her daughter’s move to NYC. Today’s guest Matt Knutsen, inspired a memory about her late father and this week’s “ism.” Stacy and Matt, an experienced tattoo artist and owner of Hidden Addiction in Oroville, WA, chat about tattoos; their history, trends, unique purposes, and w...

Did sharing her idea for a starter experience for the Burning Man-curious last week jinx this year’s attendees? Nah. Also, Stacy gets a complaint from a listener so makes it right. This week’s guest is Kathleen Lawson, a business strategist, in fact she’s Stacy’s business strategist! They chat about how Kathleen helps entrepreneurs and solopreneurs; whether they’re just starting and need a Sherpa...

Stacy starts out strong sharing a couple of ideas like her starter experience for the Burning Man-curious and her Choose Your Urn Adventure business idea. She also announces a new blog post and confesses she doesn’t feel grown up enough to be aging. This week’s show topic was inspired by a video of a mother/daughter sharing their musical artist ABCs. Stacy, Grace, Charles, and Eric take turns shar...

This week since she has no guest, Stacy decides to invite herself to pull up a mic and back the curtain. First, she does her usual weekly update with news of her mom, thoughts on the weather, the Barbie movie, and fondue. Her STACYISM is the first clue this episode is going to be even more transparent than usual (could that even be possible? Yes!). Stacy shares what one of her depressive funks loo...

Stacy chats about visiting with her mother (and friends) post-arm surgery. From her attitude going into surgery to her philosophy about recovery and aging, there was a lot to take in and share much to Joan’s embarrassment. She and her guest Liz Hampton of Lupine Services talk about Liz’s love, and her client’s need for order that is a balance between form and function. From nesting to empty nestin...

Stacy barely takes a breath as she shares that she’s two weeks Diet Coke clean and now does cryptoquips; she makes her case for rain barrels in the mountains considering the Eagle Bluff fire in Oroville. Her guest Kirra Sherman is used to her rambling, sometimes ego-driven ideas since she works with Stacy as an intuition coach. Kirra consults entrepreneurs who struggle to make the decisions that f...

Stacy starts by confessing she might need to stop drinking Diet Coke and/or gin and tonics; her guest Colby Wilk challenges her to explore why she needs them to begin with knowing they’re bad. It may be that her in-laws are visiting or perhaps it’s denial. Stacy and Colby chat about his practice as a spiritual teacher and guide; it’s a thoughtful conversation with topics ranging from character and...

Getting a new headshot just might be the worst thing ever; it’s not natural and how you show up in person never seems to match how you SHOW up in the photo. Stacy shares more about her photo shoot, an invitation to listen to the Stacy Connects episode, A Chip Off Toni Store with Maria Bartlow, and how fear of the unknown may not be the issue. She and her guest, friend and fellow podcaster, JD Wyne...

Since the program falls on Independence Day, Stacy celebrates by having friend, show producer, and former DAMTT co-host, Eric Reider on the show. In honor of Alice in Wonderland day, but mostly because it’s how it goes with them, they explore the conversational rabbit holes that only the Wheel o’Topics could inspire. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Stacy starts with anniversary and birthday greetings to family before getting sidelined by hacks on how to shop Costco without a membership. Naturally that leads to a story about the Trader Joes trading post pirate who sells their goods and wares in Canada. Stacy’s guest is her daughter Grace Heller. They chat about Gen Z versus Gen X references and vernacular as a bonding activity. It slaps. See...

Stacy’s Observations and Conversations sometimes leave her with more questions than answers; like why she has a compulsive need to get settled when she arrives anywhere? Why Taylor Swift fans need to wear bracelets with Swiftian turns of phrase? And how did Kirat from the Sweet Bobby podcast, not know she was being duped? Her guest Amanda Guaren, a real estate agent with Exp Realty, can’t answer t...

Stacy’s Observations and Conversations are heavily influenced this week by the fact that it’s her 31st wedding anniversary. She shares the advice of Sima Aunty from Indian Matchmaker , when it comes to your expectations, compromise! The timing of her topic and her guests’ availability are proof of Divine intervention. Dr. Becky Bell has been called to mediate since childhood (being number five of...

Per usual Stacy starts by sharing Observations and Conversations from the past week; like that styes could be caused by pent-up anger and that lopping off tree suckers is super satisfying (especially if you have pent-up anger). Her guest Jill Beck, a Wellness Matchmaker, is especially enthusiastic about Stacy’s weekend activities as they prove her point that being “the picture of health” is NOT ab...

Stacy starts the show by catching up on the latest and greatest, like her decision to outsource weeknight dinners and laundry! Her guest, Lisa Hammond is not only a friend and neighbor from Veranda Beach (where Stacy and her hubby bought their lake house in 2020), but she and her husband Jim are the brains behind the vision. Starting in 2005, fueled by keen childhood memories of their summers spen...

Stacy starts the show in a nostalgic mood; noting that May 17, 2023, would have been her dad’s 85 birthday, and sharing that while cleaning her garage, she found her kid’s memory bins filled with old school pictures and work. Her guest is Vicki Draper, an Amazon bestselling author of three books and animal healer and communicator. They chat about what Vicki does, when she first recognized her abil...

Travel is wonderful unless you’re in a middle seat next to a slobby snorer like Stacy was en route to Boston for Grace’s grad school graduation from Northeastern. She has also found another litmus test to determine personality traits, whether you stop for ice cream on a road trip. Stacy’s guest, Here for Me creator and host, Nicole Christie, shares a twist on the weekly STACYISM and her own NICOLI...

Stacy begins by sharing her no-longer-a-secret desire to try improv, admitting that maybe by sharing, it will happen?! She also shares that her recent checkup confirmed what she already knew; eat better and less, which applies to drinking too; it was a good run while it lasted! Her guest is Melissa Reaves, an author and Executive Storytelling Coach. Melissa talks about her book, The Storyteller’s...

Stacy starts by sharing how Walla Walla Wine Camp went, reflecting on the depth of the connection and conversations shared among her girlfriends. She also wonders aloud about when a lie is more than a lie and shares her weekly STACYISM. Her guest Tucker Miller, an executive leadership coach with Onward Leadership, works primarily with women in the corporate landscape; however, she doesn’t discrimi...