Brazen with Heather Powell

Well, friend... This is not the episode that I thought I'd ever be recording. Honestly, if you'd asked me a few months ago what we'd be talking about on the podcast, this wouldn't have even made the list. Not even fuckin close. On April 21st, I went in for a mammogram and ultrasound, because I had noticed a very large lump that appeared in my right breast.  And over the next mo...

Some conversations stay with you long after the microphones turn off. ... and this episode is one of those. Today I’m sitting down with someone who has been part of my life for a very long time - my old buddy, a badass mama, and all-around powerhouse human, Jenn Mariman . If you’ve ever wondered what it actually looks like when someone turns their personal story into real advocacy… this episode is...

Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs in your life don’t come from pushing harder.... they come from letting yourself play again. In this episode, I’m sitting down with someone who has known me for a very long time, my dear childhood friend and former 1:1 client, Amanda Kelly.  And my girl… this conversation is one of those beautiful full-circle moments. Amanda has been creating the most incredible,...

We did it! We got married in October 2025. Like officially married! Husband + Wife. And then because apparently we don’t do anything halfway… we started the new year with a brand new baby. Juniper. Our tiny, wild, brilliant, teeny-bit chaotic puppy who is currently crushing her training + also occasionally chewing things she absolutely should not be chewing. In this episode, Travis Clark is back o...

If you’ve ever hit December and thought, “Wait… how in the hell is it already the end of the year... and why does my brain feel like a holiday-themed snow globe someone just shook way too hard?” …this episode is your warm cup of clarity. I’m peeling back the curtain on what it actually takes to end a year with intention, joy, and a version of yourself you’re damn proud of. Not the Pinterest versio...

A fun garage conversation about what it actually takes to build a life you feel proud to wake up to. In this episode, I’m absolutely hangin out in the garage... working on projects and chatting with you at a deeper level of self-understanding and self-kindness. You’ve been learning. You’ve been taking new aligned action. You’ve been growing. You’ve been showing up for yourself in ways the old you...

A honest + fun conversation about what it actually takes to rewire your brain, reconnect to your body, and rebuild your peace from the inside out. In this very first episode of our brand new series, Answering Your Questions , we’re diving deep into the science and the soul of transformation. You’ve been doing the work -> reading the books, saying the affirmations, maybe even meditating… but if...

                                           The Power of Returning to Your Body This episode is a real, raw reclamation of what it actually means to come home to yourself... body, mind + soul. So many women right now are feeling it... The exhaustion. The dysregulation. The overwhelm. The ache for peace. They’ve been doing all the work (therapy, mindset, affirmations, brain rewiring, manifestation)...

A real, raw walk into the work most women avoid... but you’re not “most women.”  In this episode, we’re unpacking how family patterns, survival strategies and inherited stories quietly shape your thoughts, your body, your relationships + your money… and how to finally set them down.  This isn’t about blaming your past or shaming your people. It’s about honoring what kept you safe... and choosing a...

Ever been called selfish just for putting yourself first? Yeah… me too, friend. We all have been.  And let’s be real... it's usually by those who could use a little self care themselves. In this episode, I’m breaking down the stigma that tells women that self-care = self-centered. We’re digging into the research, the conditioning, and the stories that keep us stuck in guilt when all we’re rea...

It's TIMEEE!!  Time for a follow up for the woman who said HELL YES to Part 1 of this series... and is now wondering: “Okay, so… what now?” In this episode, I’m pulling you deeper into the real work... the kind that actually sticks . Because inspiration is great… but integration? That’s what changes your life. If Part 1 was the spark, this is the flame.  The truth is, most women don’t fail be...

There comes a moment where you can feel it in your bones... Something is shifting. You’re craving more. And honestly? You’re done pretending that "fine" is good enough. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it actually means to answer the call of your next chapter... and why so many empowered-ass women (maybe even you) are feeling the fire rise in their chest - but don’t...

Have you already been feeling it?  In this episode, I’m guiding you through the exact energies we’re all moving through right now... from the golden fire of the Summer Solstice to the deep emotional reset of the New Moon in Cancer . If you’ve been feeling a bit ungrounded… stretched thin… or even wildly inspired and unsure what to do with it- this one’s for you. Because this season? It’s not about...

Let’s talk about grief... for real. Not the buttoned-up version. Not the one that gets tied up with a bow and filed away in your “I’m fine” drawer. I’m talking about the messy, sacred, beautiful unraveling that grief brings. In this episode, I’m getting personal + honest about what grief really feels like… and how to walk through it without losing yourself. You don’t need to rush it. You don’t nee...

🎙Welcome to a soul-deep convo on why healing alone might be the very thing keeping you stuck. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on something most self-help spaces don’t talk about:  ✨ Why personal growth isn’t meant to be a solo mission ✨ And why sisterhood is the sacred medicine your nervous system has been craving You’ve been doing the work.  The books. The journaling. The self-ref...

She packed her bags, grabbed her courage… and moved to Ireland ALL BY HERSELF. This isn’t a new badass Hallmark movie... it’s real life. And it’s Alyssa Dodson’s. She’s not just sipping Guinness in a cozy pub somewhere in Galway (although yes, that’s probably happening too)... She’s living out a damn near 10-year-old dream that once felt too big, too bold, too far away . In this juicy, soul-stirri...

It’s not about doing more. It’s about being here for it. Ever catch yourself sprinting through life like it’s some never-ending To Do list? Same, girl. Been there.  Bought the planner.  Burned out + wasn't present anyway. This episode is your cozy, loving and kick in the ass reminder that your life isn’t something to survive ... it’s something to live .  Fully. Deeply. On purpose. We’re talki...

A real, raw breakdown of what it actually takes to live your dream life. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain + walking you straight into the next level of your growth. You’ve been doing the work. You’re getting clear. You’re building confidence. You’re showing up. But if you're feeling like you're still stuck in the same loops... this is why: You need Compassion. You need Coura...

A story of resilience, reinvention + raw courage. In this episode, I’m joined by none other than my sister,  Lacey Powell . A woman who has walked through fire, dusted off the ashes, and kept her heart wide open. Lacey is a genius-level animal whisperer, a hard working mom of two, and a woman deep in her own reinvention. She has faced challenges that would have leveled most, but every single time....

Ever feel like life is throwing curveballs left and right? Like you're doing everything you can, but the world still feels unstable, chaotic, and just... a lot ? Yeah, same. And that’s why I brought on one of my dearest friends, Sabrina Bokhari , to have a soul-shaking, no-BS conversation about navigating uncertainty, releasing what’s out of your control + actually building a life that feels...

You’ve read the books.  You’ve done the affirmations.  You’ve journaled your heart out. Yet somehow… that little voice still whispers: "You're not enough." 😩 So WTF is going on? And more importantly... how do you finally shake this for good? This episode? It’s THE one. The one that pulls back the curtain on where this sneaky feeling of unworthiness REALLY comes from—and the 3 power...

This week I'm teaming up with my longtime friend and genius nurse, Kendra George , to share the science + magic of neuroplasticity. Kendra is a brilliant, badass nurse with a background in trauma and ICU care. As a long-time member of the Brazen Sisterhood (private online community) and an alumni of The Brazen Method (6 month immersive program) , Kendra shares how this work has transformed he...

It’s 2025 ...and guess what? this isn’t about to be another new year, new you pep talk. This is your call to wake up, shake things up, and completely reinvent yourself. (Or just make some kick ass tweaks, you do you boo boo) We’re talking about dropping the stories that hold you back, getting crystal clear on what lights up your soul + and finally taking that smart and aligned action to create a l...

Have you ever wondered what it really means to THRIVE in your life? Because that’s exactly what Travis Clark and I are diving into (along with our furry co-hosts) on this week’s Special End Of Year Episode !  We’re talking about the difference between excuses and results, between “I can’t because…” and “HELL YES, I CAN!” ❤️‍🔥 We are literally hanging out on the bed, petting our dogs + chatting wi...

I've got something extra special for you this week! A Bonus Episode with 3 of our 4 incredible Guest Speakers —and trust me, you’ll be scribbling notes and hitting replay all day . We’re talking about their favorite pro tips for feeling better, doing better + being better. (Yes, prepare for those jaw-dropping moments where you go “Huh, how did I not think of that?”) 🤯 This behind-the-scenes...