Startin' Some Ripples

In this episode, I’m joined by Kris Sauter to talk about religion, specifically trauma from organized religion! Kris shares his journey from being a pastor in a toxic church environment to healing and resilience. Together, we explore spirituality, recovery, and Kris’ innovative project, "Shit My Pastor Said," which creates a safe space for survivors of spiritual abuse to share their stories. Power...

In this episode, we discuss the significance of the dates we mark on our calendars. While many of us record positive events like anniversaries and birthdays, we get into the importance of acknowledging and honoring difficult and painful dates. I share some of my experiences of how my body remembers and reacts to these tough dates and how I create space and honor these memories. I hope that this he...

Welcome to 2025! In this episode, we discuss new year goals, focusing on organization and planning adventures with our guest, Nicole Lance. We get into her “word of the year” and how she plans to apply this idea to her life and business. Here are some of the other topics we discuss: Balancing Personal and Professional Growth: Nicole’s journey from local government service to entrepreneurship highl...

**Podcast Summary:** In this episode, “Why Your Resolutions Don’t Stick (and What You Really Need to Change),” I take a heartfelt look at my own history with New Year’s resolutions—how they often mirrored my deepest longings, especially around weight loss. I share the realization that flipping the calendar doesn’t magically instill resolve or transform habits overnight. Instead, I explore how our...

Since publishing, I found TWO trivia imperfections/glitches in my holiday trivia! I would love to hear if you hear them! In this holiday episode, I'm diving into Christmas nostalgia! 🎄✨ Join me as I revisit "The Gift of the Magi through Bert and Ernie’s heartwarming story from "Christmas Eve on Sesame Street" (1978), exploring themes of selflessness, love, and the fine line between giving and lo...

Heather explores: The cultural and personal meanings of the holidays. The pressures of traditions, expectations, and relationships. How grief, loneliness, and joy can coexist in the season. She shares practical tips for creating an authentic holiday experience: Avoid overscheduling. Focus on meaningful gift-giving. Respect personal boundaries and honor your emotions. This episode encourages you to...

Takeaways: Social-emotional skills, like self-awareness and healthy relationships, are essential for children’s mental well-being and can be taught through nurturing and playful methods. Trish used a stuffed Santa toy to create interactive learning moments, helping children explore emotions and practice decision-making. Caregivers can model emotional skills by sharing their feelings, practicing pa...

In this episode, we are joined by Jennifer Jane Young to talk about managing stress and navigating emotional struggles. We get into the value of self-care, community support, and your intuition! Takeaways: Managing heavy emotions and life events requires surrendering to the present moment and trusting in a higher intelligence Taking care of one's nervous system is crucial for creating positive rip...

Heather N. Wilde reflects on her transformative journey, sharing heartfelt insights into growth, healing, and self-awareness.   Key Takeaways:  1. Owning Your Voice: Heather opens up about learning her thoughts, feelings, and experiences are worthy of expression and finding strength in her authenticity.   2. Facing Hard Truths: From understanding the inevitability of offending others to accepting...

In this very first episode episode, we are joined by Rachel Gilbertson to talk about intuition, creativity, and connection. We discuss the importance of being present, core values, and how those values shape their lives. Rachel shares insights from her recently published journal, "Aligned Enchantment," and their mutual experiences creating and following intuitive nudges. The episode emphasizes the...

Heather N. Wilde  Hezzie Mae Creative Studio & Boutique Publisher Website: www. HezzieMae.com Facebook: Heather HezzieMae Wilde Do you need an engaging, heartfelt speaker to inspire your audience? Heather brings a blend of authenticity, insight, and storytelling to every event. Whether addressing professional teams, high school audiences, or creative communities, Heather’s talks focus on personal...