Emotionally Uncomfortable

"When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too." - Paulo Coelho In this episode, I talk about: My journey with my husband Bryan and the effect of personal development work has had on our relationship  Recognizing that we can only lead by example, and this can be an effective catalyst for change in a...

"Success is a process… During that journey sometimes there are stones thrown at you, and you convert them into milestones." - Sachin Tendulkar In this episode, Mike shares his perspective and highlights: His own personal experience with diet culture, orthorexia, and his healthy transformation to finding balance  The psychology behind staying motivated and being flexible with our goals  Making deci...

"One must maintain a little bit of summer, even in the middle of winter." - Henry David Thoreau In this episode, I talk about: My top three things that I am practicing this summer to get the most out of this season  Recognizing that "doing less" is not necessarily restorative, and how to actually find alignment and balance  The value of creating a life that you don't need a vacation from  Continue...

"Play is the work for the child." - Maria Montessori In this episode, Avital shares her perspective and highlights: Dispelling the expectation of being a "yes" parent and instead fostering the skills of independent play within your children The realities of balancing work and family life, and learning to regard your work time and family time with flexibility  Playing the "long game" of parenting;...

"You must do the things you think you cannot do." - Eleanor Roosevelt In this episode, I talk about: My insights on parenting and personal growth, sharing what I have learned and what I have seen within my own community of clients Learning that p ersonal and professional growth requires continued effort and attention to areas such as time management and strategic planning The importance of perseve...

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson In this episode, Kristi shares her perspective and highlights: The experience of discovering her  true self and what this process looked like and the challenges she faced  Facing perfectionism and a tendency to people-please, and working through these thought processes that hold us...

"Just because everyone else does, it doesn't mean you have to. Break the repetitive cycle and excel beyond the norm." - Torron-Lee Dewar In this episode, I talk about: The importance of listening to our children and seeking alternatives that match their desires and emotions - even if that means going against the mainstream The value of looking beyond fear and lack of security, and instead pursuing...

"Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others." - Jack Welch In this episode, Erin shares her perspective and highlights: Discovering that the parenting skills we build ultimately improve our leadership skills in other areas of our life  Embracing the emotionally uncomfortable conversations that we might need to have...

"We grow fearless when we do the things we fear." - Robin Sharma In this episode, I talk about: Embracing the fear of the unknown and letting go of the "how" and accepting support in order to be able to move forward  How important it is to be  ready to do the emotionally uncomfortable work, willing to carve out time for the work, and be invested in the process Focusing on developing your self-trus...

"Each individual woman's body demands to be accepted on its own terms." - Gloria Steinem In this episode, Dr. Brighten shares her perspective and highlights: How many women still struggle to identify what is "normal" and what is not within their own body   The relationship between sex and emotions, and how the two interact  How the messages we receive about the female body tend to promote shame an...

"We have all a better guide in ourselves, if we would attend to it, than any other person can be." - Jane Austen In this episode, I talk about: What it means to give yourself permission to "fail fast"; seeing failure as part of the growth and development process along with the experience of feelings like shame and guilt  What it can look like to maintain trust in yourself in situations where you d...

"When you quit drinking you stop waiting." - Caroline Knapp In this episode, Jenn shares her perspective and highlights: The prevalence of drinking in culture, and how it is deemed "acceptable" as a way to cope with adulthood/motherhood Viewing the habit of drinking as placed along a spectrum and examining your own relationship with alcohol Discussing what it means to be "sober-minded"; to be awak...

"Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves." - Henry David Thoreau In this episode, Rachel shares her perspective and highlights: Her mental health journey and the difficulties she had around the time her book was being released  How the social media marketing industry changing (for the better) and how this has impacted how she markets her business  An observation of how success st...

"The part can never be well unless the whole is well." - Plato In this episode, Jenn shares her perspective and highlights: Debunking the assumption that just because a symptom or collection of symptoms is common, that it is normal. Understanding that creating change in our bodies and how we feel will require habit changes and long-term commitment - it's not going to be a quick fix  A few foundati...

"Every action you take is a vote for the person you wish to become." - James Clear  In this episode, I talk about: Examining the difference between planning, learning, and strategizing versus taking action  Understanding how some processes of "motion" may feel like progress but do not actually progress you  The importance of recognizing the tasks that you undertake that are wasting your time and n...

"What we really want to do is what we are really meant to do. When we do what we are meant to do, money comes to us, doors open for us, we feel useful, and the work we do feels like play to us." - Julia Cameron In this episode, I talk about: Why we don't stick to good revenue-generating habits Understanding and getting clear on what you need to put in place in order to generate more revenue Levera...

"Don't believe every thing you think." - Byron Katie In this episode, Morgan and I talk about: Learning how to confront fearful thoughts, ego, and misaligned thinking and bring you back to yourself  Understanding that to have abundance and ease, we must be willing to experience the opposite as well Recognizing that emotional discomfort and difficult situations will always arise, and it's in how yo...

"As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live." - Goethe In this episode, I talk about: My own recent experience with panic and fear, and sharing the reality of that experience   How to face the emotional discomfort and the painful healing journey when you decide to take action on change  The importance of self-trust as an anchor and using the question "how do I want to feel?" as a gui...

"Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will." - Suzy Kassem In this episode, Amy shares her perspective and highlights: How to use your "why" to guide you through self-doubt and fear The importance of working through difficult emotions as part of being able to grow as an entrepreneur  Amy's real-life examples of the "messiness" behind the scenes of her business and how she works through it  Am...

"Life is to be lived, not controlled; and humanity is won by continuing to play in face of certain defeat." - Ralph Ellison In this episode, I talk about: Learning to trust yourself and learning to trust that your desires matter  The importance of meeting our desires in a sustainable way, not in a way that will exhaust us or cause burnout   Assessing our willingness to take a risk to pursue our de...

"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going." - Jim Ryun In this episode, I talk about: Defining how you want to feel and allowing this to be your guide for cultivating the habits you need to create those feelings  How to stick to your goals without giving up and letting go of perfection The simple ways to navigate the distractions (that will inevitably occur) and stay on t...

"When you get your "Who am I?" question right, all the "What should I do?" questions tend to take care of themselves." - Richard Rohr  In this episode, Jessica shares her perspective and highlights: The importance of learning to trust yourself and learning the difference between fear and what we know to be true The value of doing the "inner work" and realizing that our most important job is gettin...

"You can have it all, just not all at once." - Oprah Winfrey In this episode, I talk about: Defining fulfillment  not as something we gain from our work or personal life, but instead as how you feel , and how you treat yourself outside of the roles you play How to avoid burnout yourself, but also how to help your team stay healthy and happy Identifying and setting realistic goals, creating a suppo...

"Parenthood…It's about guiding the next generation, and forgiving the last." - Peter Krause In this episode, I talk about: Observing what a child's motivation stems from, what is their "currency" (their wants and desires), and leveraging these to create connection  Discussing the grieving and inner work that we as parents need to do as our child grows  Remembering to ask yourself - are you the adu...

"Growth and comfort do not coexist." -Ginni Rometty In this episode, I talk about: Real-life situations and practical examples of how new habits can be implemented that align with who you want to be   Being able to identify the phase or the "season" that you are in and acting in alignment with creating change or working on refinement and consistency  Continue the conversation on Instagram  @h eath...