We'll Be OK

How do you stop imagining the worst when all you want is the best for your child? Heather welcomes her dear friend and “lifetime chief of staff,” Lisa Hoberg, for an honest conversation about raising a twice-exceptional son, navigating neurodivergence, and finding support when parenting feels lonely. From school advocacy to watching her son thrive in college, Lisa shares what she learned about tru...

What happens when you’ve spent decades climbing the ladder—and finally stop to ask what you actually want? Heather welcomes her friend Renee Scherzer, host of LightWork , for an honest, funny conversation about ambition, aging, and finding joy beyond the accomplishments on your résumé. Together, they unpack the pressure to keep achieving, the stories we inherit about getting older, and that naggin...

What if your health goals were less about the scale and more about the life you want to live at 85? Heather shares the surprising lessons she’s learning from LifeTime’s 30 Strong challenge—and how she’s fitting eight daily wellness habits into an already packed schedule. From strength training and protein to elusive sleep goals and a last-minute scramble for 8,000 steps, Heather gets honest about...

When you reach for a glass of wine, your shopping cart, or another distraction, what are you really reaching for? Heather Carter welcomes her close friend and alcohol freedom coach Emma L. Kinsey for an honest conversation about the needs hiding beneath our everyday habits—and what it means to build a life we don’t need to escape. Emma shares why her work focuses on making alcohol irrelevant, rath...

Are you waiting for retirement, an empty nest, or a finished to-do list before you let yourself enjoy life? Heather has a reminder: you don’t have to finish all your work - or get through all the hard stuff - to have fun. Inspired by her concert adventures, a Backstreet Boys experience at the Sphere, and a stranger’s heartbreaking story, Heather explores why joy deserves a place in your life right...

You helped them through school, celebrated their graduation, and cheered them on every step of the way. So why does watching your child become an independent adult feel so terrifying? On this episode of We’ll Be OK , Heather gets honest about the parental anxiety that comes with launching adult children—from late-night job searches to the urge to fix everything. Reflecting on her daughter’s journe...

Are you building the life you want, or following a path you never consciously chose? On this episode of We’ll Be OK , Heather shares the story of a goal she wrote down in a yoga class, forgot about, and discovered years later she had achieved. Then she gives you a practical exercise: write down 100 things you want to do, circle the 20 that stand out, and name how you hope each one will make you fe...

Politics often feels like a battle between “us” and “them”—but what if it could also bring us together? In this deeply personal episode of We’ll Be OK, Heather reflects on the relationships she built during her political career and why the people—not the policies—remain most meaningful years later. After attending a heartbreaking funeral for the unborn child of someone she first met through politi...

What happens when a fear becomes so powerful that it starts making your decisions for you? In this deeply personal episode of We’ll Be OK , Heather opens up about the greatest fear of her life: emetophobia, an intense fear of vomiting. It’s a fear that has followed her for decades, influencing everything from flying and career opportunities to pregnancy, motherhood, and some of the biggest choices...

What happens when you meet someone who wants almost exactly what you want…and your first reaction is to cringe? A seemingly ordinary conversation on a pickleball court gives Heather an unexpected sucker punch of self-awareness. When another woman shares her plans for the next chapter of her life, Heather catches herself judging her—only to realize she may actually be judging herself. In this episo...

In this heartfelt episode of We’ll Be Okay , Heather reflects on the extraordinary life and legacy of Dolly Parton - and the lessons we can carry forward into our own lives. From watching 9 to 5 as an 11-year-old and learning that women could stand up, speak out, and change the workplace, to a childhood memory of hearing her parents sing “Islands in the Stream” and realizing what love looked like,...

What happens when the peaceful day you planned turns into one frustrating moment after another? In this episode of We’ll Be Okay , Heather puts her own OK Framework to the test during a trip to Los Angeles to celebrate her daughter’s birthday. What was supposed to be a relaxing day alone quickly spirals into smoothie-shop anxiety, a parking-lot confrontation, moldy celery, a coupon-line showdown,...

What happens when you give advice about separating your identity from your job—and almost immediately find yourself being tested on it? In this follow-up to the conversation about why your job should never become your identity, Heather gets personal about a frustrating moment at work that triggered her, challenged her confidence, and forced her to put the OK Framework into practice in real time. S...

What happens when the thing you’ve built your identity around suddenly disappears? In this deeply personal episode of We’ll Be Okay , Heather  explores the powerful idea that your job is not your identity —and shares the personal experiences that taught her why. Heather reflects on being laid off early in her career, navigating the many identities we take on throughout our lives, and the challenge...

What if the best part of your life isn't behind you -  but still waiting to be discovered? In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Heather sits down with one of her closest friends of more than 16 years, Cynthia, for a conversation about embracing what they call "The B-Side of Life."   Borrowing inspiration from vinyl records—where some of the greatest hidden gems lived on the B-side—they explore...

We've all been there—that moment when you're completely exhausted, emotionally drained, and wondering how you're supposed to keep going... but life doesn't hit pause. In this deeply personal episode, Heather opens up about caring for her mother through Alzheimer's, navigating overwhelming life changes, and finding herself operating on fumes while still showing up for her family, work, and this pod...

What do backing into parking spots, chewing gum, and running late have in common? More than you might think. In this episode of We'll Be Okay , Heather  dives into the tiny everyday annoyances that can quietly snowball into stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm if left unchecked. Using her surprisingly passionate feelings about people backing into parking spots as the perfect example, Heather e...

Are you exhausted before your day even begins? Do your calendars, notifications, and endless to-do lists leave you feeling like you're constantly running but never arriving? In this episode of We'll Be OK , Heather dives into the hidden cost of busyness and why being "crazy busy" has become an unhealthy badge of honor for so many of us. From racing thoughts and sleepless nights to irritability, an...

What started as a simple pickleball lesson turned into an unexpected masterclass on courage, connection, and balance. In this personal episode of We'll Be OK , Heather shares her journey from nervous beginner to pickleball enthusiast, revealing how stepping onto the court mirrored so many of life's biggest challenges. From overcoming the fear of being the new person in the group to building meanin...

What if the secret to surviving life's chaos is giving yourself permission to live a little bigger? In this candid and spontaneous conversation, Heather sits down with returning guest Wendy Ortiz to talk about something many women struggle with: putting themselves back on their own priority list. Between aging parents, demanding careers, family responsibilities, and the emotional weight of midlife...

What happens when life completely falls apart—and you're forced to start over? In this deeply inspiring episode of We'll Be OK , Heather sits down with Geena, a sound bath facilitator, Reiki practitioner, and spiritual guide whose path has been anything but easy. After battling addiction, mental health struggles, heartbreak, and the daunting reality of moving back in with her parents at nearly 30...

In this episode of We'll Be OK , Heather gets real about the modern epidemic of exhaustion. From sunrise routines and protein goals to supplements, workouts, social media advice, work demands, family responsibilities, and endless "life hacks," it can feel like we're running a race we never signed up for. Heather shares her own struggle with overwhelm, how an obsession with pickleball landed her on...

What happens when life throws everything at you at once? In this deeply moving episode of We'll Be OK, Heather sits down with healthcare executive, leadership coach, and survivor Lisa to discuss a life journey marked by unexpected twists, devastating loss, remarkable resilience, and ultimately, reinvention. Lisa shares her unconventional career path from nursing school to broadcast journalism, tea...

This week on We’ll Be Okay , Heather sits down with longtime friend Erica  for a raw and honest conversation about grief, parenting, spirituality, astrology, emotional healing, and navigating a world that feels increasingly chaotic. From signs from loved ones who have passed… to the meaning of the coming “Fire Horse Year”… to learning how to live from love instead of fear — this episode is fu...

How you respond to life’s hardest moments may be more automatic than you realize. In this episode, I share how recognizing your default patterns—fight, flight, freeze, or fawn—is the first step to changing your experience. We explore how these responses show up in everyday triggers and why simply noticing them creates powerful awareness.  From there, I introduce how passion projects and small...