Sara Avant Stover

her Self: IFS & Spiritual Entrepreneurship

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her Self is where spiritual depth meets business clarity for sensitive women who want to integrate inner wisdom and outer-world success. Join intuitive business mentor and expert in women's spiritual leadership, Sara Avant Stover, for conversations about building businesses that honor both your soul and your bank account—without burnout, compromise, or constant visibility. Each episode blends spiritual practice, psychological insight (rooted in Internal Family Systems), and practical strategy to help you embody spiritual authority while being a force for good in the world. If you're a coach, h...

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Sara Avant Stover

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Business

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www.SaraAvantStover.com

Latest episode

Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

207 | Intuition as Compass 11.01.2025

In Part 2 of our her Self CEO series, we dive deep into the power of intuition as your most reliable business compass. Through my personal journey of rebuilding trust in my inner knowing after a devastating betrayal, I share how intuition became the cornerstone of not just my life, but my entire business approach. In this episode, we explore: How to distinguish between your highest Self's guidance...

206 | Business as Feminine Spiritual Practice 04.01.2025

Welcome to the first episode of the her Self CEO series! In this special 6-part journey, we’re reimagining business as a sacred, feminine practice—one rooted in intuition, service, and inner power. In today’s episode, we explore what it means to be a her Self CEO to create more impact, freedom, and abundance, both in her life and in our world. We’ll dive into why business can be a core part of you...

205 | Freeing Yourself from the Inner Critic: Transform Perfectionism with IFS 28.12.2024

For women entrepreneurs, one of the biggest struggles is the inner critic —that relentless voice of self-doubt and judgment that can hold us back from taking risks, stepping into visibility, or pursuing our bigger dreams. Rather than battling this voice, IFS offers a way to transform the inner critic into a supportive ally, opening up new vistas of confidence and ease. This week on the podcast, we...

204 | My 5 Biggest Business Lessons in the Past 15 Years 21.12.2024

Since bringing my business fully online in 2008—over 15 years ago—I’ve learned some invaluable lessons. Some were transformative, others were expensive, but all were essential to my growth. To save you time, money, and energy in trial and error, I’m sharing these hard-earned insights with you today. Whether you’re already running your own business or just starting to dream about it, this episode i...

203 | Into the Underworld: Mid-Life Initiation Through Life's Darkest Times with Chameli Gad 14.12.2024

Today I’m sitting down with Chameli Gad, the founder of Awakening Women and a Goddess Wisdom Keeper, to talk candidly about a recent, challenging period in Chamelil’s life. She shares her deeply personal journey through loss, grief, and what she calls her "underworld experience," offering a raw and vulnerable look at how life’s hardest moments can become a gateway to deeper trust, self-love, and f...

202 | Faith, Resilience, and Building an 8-Figure Empire: Kelly Roach on Thriving as a Female Entrepreneur 07.12.2024

Today we’re continuing our special series from this past spring, highlighting inspiring women business owners who have persevered through challenging times. As part of this series, created in celebration of my new book, Handbook for the Heartbroken , we’re diving into the resilience, faith, and leadership required to thrive as a woman entrepreneur—especially when faced with life’s inevitable setba...

201 | Master Your Year: Avoid These 5 Planning Mistakes for 2025 30.11.2024

As we step into December and prepare to close out 2024, it’s time to embrace your role as the CEO and visionary of your business. In this episode, we’re exploring the essential year-end process of reviewing, visioning, and planning for the year ahead. I’ll walk you through five common mistakes to avoid when creating your annual plan—mistakes that might be holding you back from the clarity, momentu...

200 | Ask Me Anything: My Morning Routine, Managing Anxiety & Overwhelm, Writing a Book, and More 23.11.2024

Welcome to a very special episode of her Self – our 200th! Over the past nine years, this podcast has grown and evolved through various reinventions, just as we all have since 2015. Whether you’ve been listening from day one, joined us somewhere along the way, or are brand new to this space, thank you for being here. Today is extra special because it’s not only our 200th episode, but it’s also my...

199 | What's Working Now: 4 Essential Shifts to Thrive in Today's Market 16.11.2024

2024 has been a challenging year for business owners everywhere, with economic shifts and a fast-evolving market forcing us all to adapt. In this episode, I’m getting real about what it takes to thrive amidst these changes. Join me as I break down the four essential shifts that are working right now to help visionary women entrepreneurs rise above the noise and step confidently into 2025. I’m shar...

198 | Why I Embraced Funnels (After Swearing I’d Never Use Them) 09.11.2024

I’m sharing a big shift in my business philosophy—one I never saw coming. If you’ve been around for a while, you know I used to avoid funnels like the plague. They felt salesy, rigid, and completely out of alignment with my more soul-powered approach. But today, I’m here to explain why I’ve done a complete 180 and how embracing a single, clear pathway has transformed my business. Join me as I dive...

197 | Powerful Pivots I’m Making During Perimenopause 02.11.2024

Today I’m getting personal and opening up about the shifts I’m making in my life and work as I begin to navigate perimenopause. From adjusting my diet and workout routines to overhauling my daily rhythms and embracing new self-care practices, I’m learning to honor my body’s call for something new during this time. This transition has required patience, compassion, and a commitment to growth, and I...

196 | How I Prepare for a Professional Photo Shoot 26.10.2024

Today, I’m taking you behind the scenes to share, step-by-step, how I prepare for a photo shoot. From selecting a theme to choosing outfits and setting intentions, I walk you through my personal process to ensure I show up feeling grounded and ready to shine. Whether you’re prepping for your own shoot or simply curious about what goes into making it all happen, this episode is full of practical ti...

195 | The #1 Thing to Focus on When You Get Overwhelmed or Derailed 22.10.2024

Drop into a Sorcery & Strategy session in our yearlong mentorship circle, her Self CEO, to hear Sara speak about the key things to put in place in your business to help give you more safety and structure amidst all of life’s ups and downs. Resources: Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday Journal Connect with Sara on Instagram Order Sara’s new book: Handbook for the Heartbroken Enjoy your 30-day free tria...

194 | Your Next Step as a Divine Feminine Leader: Is Sorceress School Right for You? 19.10.2024

If you have some big dreams and goals but are feeling held back from fulfilling your true potential, I have something that really may help. I’m thrilled to share a special podcast episode today that offers a transparent and thorough look into what it’s like inside Sorceress School, a proven path to awaken your inner power, elevate your business, and embody the divine feminine leader within. At thi...

193 | If You Struggle to Sit Down and “Do the Work” 15.10.2024

Drop into a Sorcery & Strategy session in our yearlong mentorship circle, her Self CEO, to hear Sara support one of our members with sitting down to do the important, needle-moving work. This is for you if you need to find structure and motivation do to the things you KNOW you need to be doing– even when there are a lot of distractions (and little inspiration).  Resources: Join us in the...

192 | Why You Need to Let It Be Messy 12.10.2024

As women entrepreneurs, we’re often brilliant at visioning—mapping out our dreams with precision and clarity. Yet, when it comes to implementation, we get stuck. Why? Because perfectionism and procrastination step in, fueled by fear of failure, overwhelm, or judgment. In this episode, I’ll unpack how these high standards, while valuable, can also hold us back from fully showing up. We’ll explore t...

191 | A Journaling Practice to Let Your Soul Lead 08.10.2024

Drop into a Sorcery & Strategy session in our yearlong mentorship circle, her Self CEO, to hear Sara share a simple journaling and inquiry practice you can do at the start of your day. This will support you in crafting an aligned business where you lead from your soul– rather than from other parts of you. Resources: Free Workshop: The Burnout Cure  Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday Journal Conne...

190 | Navigating Burnout as a Highly Sensitive Woman in Business 05.10.2024

In this episode, we dive deep into the unique challenges that highly sensitive, spiritually-attuned women face in the entrepreneurial world. Graced with finely tuned nervous systems, we often feel overwhelmed by the fast pace, constant stimulation, and patriarchal demands of productivity at all costs. Despite having a wealth of training, degrees, and sacred gifts to offer, we encounter friction (i...

189 | How to Feel Safe Taking Risks in Your Business 01.10.2024

Drop into a Sorcery & Strategy session in our yearlong mentorship circle, her Self CEO, to hear Sara speak about the importance of helping your parts to feel safe as you try new things, take risks, and put yourself more boldly out into the world as an entrepreneur.  Resources: Free Workshop: The Burnout Cure  Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday Journal Connect with Sara on Instagram Order Sar...

188 | From Shiny Objects to Sacred Focus: Strategies to Stay Aligned with Your Big Vision 28.09.2024

As heart-centered women entrepreneurs, distractions can often keep us from doing the deep, meaningful work that truly moves the needle in our businesses (and helps us fulfill our soul’s potential). In this episode, I’m sharing powerful practices and perspectives to help you overcome shiny object syndrome, busy work, and life’s daily distractions. This episode offers insights into consistency and h...

187 | 5 Ways to Bring More Divine Feminine Energy into Your Business 21.09.2024

In a world undergoing immense transition, where the old patriarchal systems are crumbling and a new, more woman-centric order is emerging, how can we as women align our businesses with this profound shift?  In this episode, I explore five ways to infuse Divine Feminine energy into your work, offering practical tools to bring greater balance into your business. Together, we’ll explore how to c...

186 | The Secret to Unshakeable Confidence 14.09.2024

 In this episode, you’ll discover how Internal Family Systems (IFS) can help you transform self-doubt into unshakable confidence. We explore how to identify and heal the parts of you that carry the wounds of insecurity, offering practical steps to build a solid foundation of confidence and self-trust in your business-building endeavors.  Whether you're struggling with imposter syndrome, feel...

185 | 6 Highlights from My Summer Sabbatical 07.09.2024

I’m easing back into things after a rejuvenating month-long sabbatical in August. Join me as I share six highlights from my time off where I found deep rest, reflected on big life changes, and made some important personal discoveries.  Whether you're considering taking extended time off, navigating the journey of perimenopause, or simply craving more rest and balance, this episode will inspir...

184 | Entrepreneurship as a Spiritual Path 31.08.2024

As I’ve taken this past month off and am slowly returning to the public realm later this week, I wanted to share a recent conversation with a fellow leader in the field of mindful and spiritual leadership. Rob Dube is a speaker, author, mindfulness expert, and co-founder of one of Forbes’ top 25 small companies. Together, Rob and I explore the emerging archetype of the “spiritual entrepreneur” as...

183 | Deepening Self-Trust, Healing in Community & Sharing Taboo Heartbreaks 03.08.2024

While I’m taking time off this month, I wanted to share a very intimate conversation I had this past spring about grief and heartbreak with Sarah Tacy, a mind/body trainer and nervous system expert, on her podcast “Threshold Moments.” Our dialogue felt less like an interview and more like a supportive, truth-telling session with a close friend. We went to such deep places and I was so moved by our...

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