Emotionally Uncomfortable

In this deeply honest episode, Heather sits down with her 20-year-old son, Logan, for a no-filters conversation about growing up, letting go, and what it really takes to find yourself in a noisy, pressure-filled world. From moving out on his own to navigating burnout, identity, and purpose, Logan shares what young adults are actually thinking and what parents often get wrong. Together, they unpack...

"Healthy birds leave the nest and strong leaders know when to let go." In this refreshingly candid episode, Heather sits down with Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel's Labels and mother of six, for a real-deal conversation on parenting, leadership, and letting go of guilt. From building a wildly successful company while raising a big family to advocating for psychological safety in the workplace and...

"Busy isn't a badge of honor. Busy is debt. The real work is learning how to buy back your time and energy so you can actually feel alive." In this live-recorded episode, Heather shares how to reclaim 10+ hours a week through her Energetic Time Management process. Instead of tips and tricks, you'll learn a practical framework to uncover what really matters, move through resistance, and put your so...

"It's not our job to remove every obstacle from our children's path. It's our job to walk with them through it." In this conversation, Heather sits down with Alyssa Black Campbell, author of Big Kids, Bigger Feelings, for a powerful discussion on emotional safety, nervous system regulation, and what kids really need to thrive at home and in the classroom. They explore the myth of middle childhood...

"It's amazing how your energy comes back when you fight for it." In this vulnerable solo episode, Heather shares a raw and reflective update on life, leadership, and the lessons she witnessed firsthand at her recent mentor and team retreat. Including what happened when her community stepped into a guided psilocybin experience without her. She opens up about the difference between living in your li...

What if success didn't have to look like climbing the ladder or doing it all at once? In this episode, Heather is joined by the founder of The Power Pause and author of The Power Pause, Neha Ruch. Together, they unpack the societal narratives that make ambitious women fear slowing down and why pressing pause doesn't mean giving up. This is a conversation about reclaiming your agency, reframing amb...

In this solo episode, Heather reflects on what she'd do differently as she embarks on a new business venture with time, energy, and sustainability at the center. This isn't another 'hustle harder' talk. It's a candid conversation about how to build 7 and 8 figure impact without sacrificing your health, your family, or your soul. Whether you're running a business, raising humans, or both, this epis...

In this episode, Heather sits down with Elise Loehnen, New York Times bestselling author of On Our Best Behavior, to unpack what it really means to break free from the pressure to be "good" and start living from a place of wholeness. Together, they explore how generational and cultural conditioning shapes women's roles, the emotional cost of over functioning, and how to rewrite the stories we've b...

What does it really take to stay connected in marriage while raising a family, running a household, and navigating the emotional ups and downs of everyday life? In this episode, Heather sits down with her husband Bryan for an honest conversation about partnership, communication, and boundaries inside a real relationship. Together, they pull back the curtain on what it looks like to grow individual...

"She's so strong." That's what people say when a woman holds it all together on the outside but what happens when she's quietly suffering inside? In this episode, Heather sits down with entrepreneur and mother Lily Walla, the founder + CEO of Auggie, for a conversation about the stories women often don't tell—the health scares, the quiet fears, the identity crises, and the hidden rage that shapes...

If you're feeling the urge to hit the reset button as your family transitions into fall, this episode is for you. Heather is pulling back the curtain on how she's personally re-evaluating her time, energy, and money boundaries and how you can do the same without guilt, shame, or overwhelm. This isn't about setting rigid rules or reinventing your whole life from scratch. It's about refinement, alig...

What if empathy wasn't about absorbing everyone's emotions but about leading with heart and boundaries? In this episode, Heather sits down with Shermin Kruse for a powerful and timely conversation about stoic empathy, emotional discomfort, and the messy middle between caring deeply and protecting your energy. They explore the spectrum of empathy; from burnout and people-pleasing to disconnection a...

The older your kids get, the more they need you. Not for rides to soccer practice or packed lunches, but for leadership, boundaries, and emotional presence. In this life update, Heather pulls back the curtain on a summer filled with big transitions, personal growth, and hard choices. From her oldest son moving across the country on short notice, to restructuring her business and team, to dialing i...

What if success doesn't have to cost you everything? In this weeks episode, Heather sits down with author and entrepreneur Alyson Caffrey to talk about the unseen emotional labor of being "the strong one." From the moment she checked in with clients after giving birth to her first child, Alyson began questioning the cultural narratives that taught her to grind, produce, and prove her worth no matt...

What does it really look like to reclaim your power after years of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and putting everyone else first? In this episode, Heather sits down with educator, coach, and mother Adriana Mastronardi to explore the transformation that begins the moment a woman stops asking for permission. From redefining fun and food to building a thriving business and becoming the breadwinner...

"I don't want to watch my kids play the same game I had to play growing up." What happens when a mom watches her bright, curious daughters slowly lose their love of learning in traditional school? MacKenzie Price didn't just complain she revolutionized education entirely. In this powerful conversation, MacKenzie shares how she went from frustrated parent to education innovator, creating Alpha Scho...

If you've been telling yourself you're stuck, overwhelmed, or waiting for clarity… this one's for you. In this episode, Heather unpacks the illusion of "stuckness" and how it's often a sign of avoidance, not incapacity. Drawing parallels between human emotion and the laws of nature, she explains why resistance to discomfort is the very thing holding us back from growth and how we can reclaim our e...

"I realized I didn't need more strategy... I needed more capacity." What happens when your business is thriving, but you feel like you're barely surviving? In this episode, Heather sits down with entrepreneur and mother Jessica Marx for a raw conversation about burnout, buying back your time, and learning to lead at home the same way you lead in your company. Jessica shares how her son's neurodive...

What if the resistance you feel to receiving support isn't about money—but about the stories you've been carrying that aren't even yours? In this raw, unfiltered solo episode recorded while walking the streets of Kelowna, BC on Father's Day, Heather gets radically honest about her journey with receiving support, hiring help, and dismantling what it means to be a "strong, independent woman." Listen...

We all say we want support. But are we really ready to receive it? In this episode, Heather sits down with Dr. Ashley Blackington to talk about the invisible load modern women carry, especially those who are caregiving, leading, and over-functioning in every area of life. From burnout to decision fatigue, this conversation unpacks what it actually looks like to take your power back in emotionally...

No one tells you that joy and grief can live in the same moment, especially when you become a grandmother. In this powerful conversation, Heather sits down with Kellie Hamilton to unpack the emotional transition of watching your daughter become a mother. What begins as pride can unexpectedly stir up loss, identity shifts, and a quiet grief that no one warns you about. Together, Heather and Kellie...

"You don't need more information—you need the courage to act." Knowing what you want is easy. Doing the work to get there? That's where most people quit. In this episode, Heather breaks down the real reason your bigger vision isn't gaining traction and it's not your schedule, your family, or your lack of time. From perfectionism to procrastination to the myth of waiting for the right moment, Heath...

What if talk therapy isn't enough to move the trauma that's been stuck in your body for decades? In this episode, Heather sits down with Andrea Owen—author, speaker, and long-time recovery advocate—to talk about psychedelic therapy, self-trust, and why she made the controversial decision to try ketamine after 13 years of sobriety. Listen in as they explore: 🩶 Why Andrea chose ketamine therapy aft...

Summer is here, and if you're dreading the potential for power struggles, mood swings, and disconnection with your teenager, this episode is essential. Heather shares her tried-and-true framework for creating genuine connection with your teens—not just during summer break, but all year long. Listen in as Heather breaks down how to: 🩶Trade control for curiosity by learning how to ask the right que...

What happens when you realize the life you've built is running on self-abandonment? In this episode, Heather sits down with Renee Warren to talk about what it really takes to stop people-pleasing, honor your boundaries, and lead yourself from a place of truth instead of performance. Listen in as they explore: 🩶 The unlearning required to stop playing the "good girl" 🩶 Why drowning in responsibil...