Hearts Unleashed

In this episode, I explore body doubling as a simple but powerful way to move through overwhelm, procrastination, and the loneliness of trying to do everything on your own. We talk about how another person’s presence can create the structure, accountability, and emotional support you need to finally start the thing you’ve been avoiding. This conversation is for anyone who struggles with getting st...

Join me for an in depth conversation with entrepreneur and podcaster, Ben Albert, to talk about taking a serious look at your life, embracing what makes you unique, and creating aligned success that actually feels true to you. We explore the difference between looking successful and actually feeling fulfilled. We also discuss the power of incremental change and what happens when you stop trying to...

In this episode, I explore the concept of anti-synchronicities, the painful, inconvenient, and unexpected moments that redirect our lives in ways we may not understand until much later, if at all. We talk about honoring grief without becoming trapped inside it, finding meaning without bypassing pain, and trusting that some of life’s greatest transformations arrive disguised as loss. This conversat...

In this episode, I explore digital fasting as a way to reclaim the attention, energy, and mental space we unknowingly give away through constant consumption. We talk about overstimulation, our relationship with boredom, and why consuming more information than we can emotionally digest can leave us feeling exhausted, distracted, and disconnected from ourselves. This conversation is for anyone feeli...

In this episode, I sit down with business growth strategist, Yaritza Báez, to talk about what it really takes to build a meaningful, profitable business, especially in midlife. We explore clarity, imposter syndrome, financial realities, discipline, and the difference between romanticizing entrepreneurship and actually building something sustainable. This conversation is for anyone pursuing a dream...

Abigail here to deliver your annual reminder about how important journaling is. A healthy journaling session can be a way to release what feels clogged, stuck, unspoken, or heavy inside of you. In this episode, I talk about how putting your thoughts and emotions into words can create clarity, reveal beliefs you did not realize you were carrying, and reconnect you with your own voice. This conversa...

In this episode, I unpack the difference between patience, waiting, and force, and why they can feel similar while creating very different results. We explore how patience is an active practice of trust, surrender, and aligned participation, while waiting can slip into resignation and force can become a impulsive reaction to discomfort. This conversation is for anyone learning how to stay engaged...

Breakdowns happen. Things don't work out. Things don't go our way. We may fall short of a goal or vision. Would you be surprised if I told you that breakdowns don't have to be long, drawn out, and painful? Because back in 2016, I would not have believed you. I learned that how we relate to and deal with a breakdown determines the the longevity and outcome of it. I am sharing a personal story about...

New age spirituality has popularized the phrase the "Dark Night of the Soul" but did you now it actually originates from from a 16th-century poem by the Catholic mystic Saint John of the Cross? Today people use it as a broad term for severe existential pain but what does it even really mean for you on your journey? I spent this episode giving more insight about this dark season of the inner work a...

Join me for a heart-centered conversation with author, mentor, and community leader, Rabbi Daniel Cohen. His unique blend of authenticity, humor, wisdom, and insight helps anyone better navigate contemporary society and lead a life of legacy. In this episode, we discuss so how to navigate ordinary life in an extraordinary way. This is a refreshing episode for those who are tired of grinding throug...

What the heck does "Nervous System Regulation" even mean?? I wanted to dedicate an episode to explaining Nervous System Regulation because you might be feeling confused by pop therapy culture where everyone online is using jargon (myself included). It is easy to rattle off terms, titles, and abbreviations because I talk about healing and transformation daily but this episode is a chance to pump th...

Come get a dose of Grandma energy from a woman who has the vitality of a thirty-something! Join me in welcoming Hearts Unleashed House Publishing newest author, Susan Haydock, Ph. D. Susan is a Wisconsin author, grandmother, and award-winning educator who has spent her career inspiring curiosity and creativity in children. Now enjoying a retirement of writing and pursuing other passions, Susan ori...

If you are you ALWAYS stressed, you might actually like it that way... Hear me out, people can become conditioned to the physiological and psychological state created by chronic stress. It is like a hit of a drug that keeps us high. Cortisol, also known as the "stress hormone" keeps us sharp and alert but chronic stress also fries our nervous system and can lead to mental, physical, and emotional...

This week's episode is a change of pace and you will hear it in my tone and pace. This is a transmission uploaded to my monthly Hearts Unleashed Membership community where we have a monthly affirmation to empower us as the deliberate creators of our lives. This month's affirmation transmission is centered around one life-changing truth: "I am free because I forgive." Through intentional affirmatio...

I am celebrating the 420th episode of the Hearts Unleashed Podcast taking about sobriety because chemical and emotional sobriety has helped me design, develop, and actually enjoy this phenomenal life I am living! Once I gave up substances, I discovered the "internal drugstore" if getting intoxicated on shame, guilt, fear, anxiety, and drama. If you are done being hijacked by your emotions, hormone...

Knowing the right professional and service at the right time can be the difference between healing and creating more experiences you need to heal from. This episode is for patients and practitioners alike; clients and coaches, participants and providers...it is necessary to have a grasp on what you really need as a seeker and what you are really offering as a professional. Knowing the difference b...

There's manifesting and then there's maintaining your manifestation. Join Manifest Media Co. Founder Melissa Dvojacki as we discuss a less obvious facet of abundance and what it's like to actually get what you want. This in depth conversation explains the more nuanced facets of how to chase a dream and stay happy, grateful, and regulated in the process. It is a journey and we would like to bring y...

Chase Pagel shares with us how she learned to surrender to her calling to write children's books. Her series Dairy Diaries share's the agri-culture of life on the farm. Join us to celebrate the release of her fourth book, Alpha-Dairy-Bet, and her new card game as she continues to develop the world of Dairy Diaries. This episode is a chance to learn how to prioritize progress over perfection and it...

Reserving your precious energy for the things in life that matter most to you. I wanted to spend an episode nerding out about how to multiply the results of your efforts by using the discernment between linear and exponential success. Knowing the difference can help you stop trading your hours for dollars and start creating the kind of momentum that generates all types of abundance while also savi...

I am beyond excited to share the introduction to my upcoming book, The Self Critical Person's 365 Guide to a Slightly Better Life. This book has been years in the making and it is finally time to recording the videobook. You read that right, I am reading this entire book on video and publishing an excerpt a day on my @SlightlySelfCritical profiles on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube all 2027 long. I...

Come meet Hearts Unleashed House newest author, Madison Lauterborn, and hear about her debut poetry book, Teardrops & Gasoline. A writer and artist, Madison's work is inspired by her lived experiences, spirituality, and her dedication to growth and healing. Join us for an honest, raw, and vulnerable episode about her journey to and back from rock bottom in this heart-felt conversation. If you have...

Come meet Hearts Unleashed House newest author, Annaliese Wegner, and hear about her debut children's book, The Adventures of Moody Judy. A passionate dairy farmer, advocate for agriculture, and seasoned voice in the online realm, Annaliese firmly believes that it takes the collective effort of everyone in the agricultural community to bridge the gap between farm and table. Join us for a fun conve...

I have met too many people who turn a 5 minute problem into a 5 year problem. In this episode, I am walking through the thought processes that can help lessen the problems in your life and how long they impact you for. So if you are ready to take your life back from the problems that plague you, hit play right away.

Join me for a little catch up on my life and vanlife! I realized while installing my new Wolfbox G900 Pro mirror dash cam that I have been rollin' around in the van for 4 years now and it felt worth sharing some of my most important lesson from life on the road. I enjoy sharing my experiences with you and it is fun to be on this adventure together. If you would like to find out what vanlife has ta...

You may not be feeling "in the present." Some of your thoughts, feelings, and emotions are simply memorized. You might be locked in a pattern of a default way of being. In this episode, I am explaining how to catch this pattern and more effectively break it. This episode will help you create more mental and emotional freedom you crave and unleash you in the direction of your potential. To break th...