Latter-day Life Coaches

Why is asking for help so hard? In this episode, Heather is joined by somatic coach Hyo North to explore the stories of Elisha and two remarkable women in 2 Kings 4. Together they discuss trauma, the nervous system, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and how scripture reveals a compassionate Savior who meets us in our unmet needs. They explore why we often stay tied to old identities, why our nervous...

In this solo Come, Follow Me episode, Heather explores two powerful stories from 1 Kings 12 and 13 through the lens of relationships, personal agency, and emotional health. Drawing on her coaching experience, she discusses what happens when people feel unheard, the dangers of abandoning ourselves in relationships, and how to navigate situations where someone else's spiritual certainty conflicts wi...

In this Come, Follow Me coaching conversation, Heather and mental performance coach Brock Bumgarner explore the stories of Saul and David through the lens of confidence, identity, faith, and personal growth. They discuss the delicate balance between trusting God and trusting ourselves, the dangers of outsourcing our identity to others, and how self-doubt can keep us hiding from our potential. Thro...

In this week's Come, Follow Me coaching conversation, Heather and Bonnie Butler explore the story of David and Goliath through the lens of emotional regulation, nervous system awareness, and personal growth. They discuss how repeated messages of fear can shape our beliefs, why many of us unknowingly carry generational patterns into our lives, and how to recognize the internal "giants" that keep us...

In this episode, Heather sits down with mental performance coach Brock Bumgarner to explore the science and psychology of confidence. Brock shares how his background in counseling evolved into performance coaching and explains why confidence is the number one predictor of success. Together, they discuss the difference between confidence and arrogance, how to bounce back from failure, why athletes—...

In this week's Come Follow Me focused episode, Heather Rackham is joined by coaches Bob Smith and Jenn Zingmark to explore powerful life lessons from Ruth, Hannah, and Samuel through a coaching lens. Together they discuss identity, trust, emotional resilience, surrender, and spiritual alignment. Drawing parallels between ancient scripture stories and modern-day struggles, they offer practical insi...

In today's conversation, Heather and coach Michele Reyes explore the repeating cycles found in the book of Judges and how they mirror the emotional and spiritual patterns we experience in our own lives. Together, they unpack concepts like thought work, overwhelm, imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, nervous system protection, and stepping into divine potential. Through stories of Deborah, Barak, Gide...

In this episode, Heather uses the Come Follow Me–style format, looking at scriptures through the lens of life coaching. Jennifer Townsend, a betrayal recovery coach, shares how Joshua's transition after Moses' death offers powerful lessons for anyone facing uncertainty, divorce, betrayal, or major life change. Heather and Jennifer explore Joshua's call to "be strong and of good courage" through th...

What happens when faith shifts from obligation to intentional connection? Today Heather and Tanya Hale explore how moving beyond "checklist Christianity" opens the door to deeper relationships with God, ourselves, and others. Through the lens of Deuteronomy and the Israelites entering the promised land, they discuss emotional maturity, stages of faith, self-worth, agency, and the power of living f...

In today's episode Heather Rackham is joined by coach Kristen Smith for a new style of conversation that blends Come Follow Me scripture study with life coaching principles and emotional wellness tools. Together they explore the Israelites' journey through the wilderness in Numbers 11–14 and 20–24, drawing powerful parallels between ancient struggles and modern emotional challenges. Heather and Kr...

In this episode, Heather Rackham sits down with young adult life coach Tiffany Rhoton to unpack the real struggles facing today's young adults—especially within the LDS community. From overwhelm and comparison to the pressure of "doing life right," Tiffany shares powerful mindset shifts that help young adults move forward with clarity, confidence, and peace. This conversation is a refreshing remin...

So many women feel overwhelmed—but can't quite explain why. In this powerful conversation with coach Michelle Keil, we uncover the hidden weight of the "mental load" and why trying harder isn't the solution. Michelle introduces a surprisingly simple yet profound tool—doodling—that helps women step out of overthinking, reconnect with themselves, and make more intentional choices. If you've been car...

In this solo episode, Heather Rackham breaks down nervous system regulation in a simple, practical way—and introduces a powerful, often overlooked tool: service. While many strategies focus inward, Heather explores how shifting outward through meaningful connection can calm the body, reduce overwhelm, and deepen spiritual and emotional resilience. Blending science, personal insight, and faith-cent...

In this conversation, Heather sits down with coach Jackie Swainson to explore what it truly means to come unto Christ in the middle of real life. Together, they unpack the overwhelm, pressure, and disconnection many experience and offer a Christ-centered path back to peace. Through personal stories, doctrine, and practical tools, Jackie shares how building a personal relationship with the Savior c...

In this episode, Heather Rackham sits down with Coach Kristen Smith to talk about one of the hardest realities many faithful women face: navigating a marriage where their spouse's relationship with faith looks different than their own. Kristen shares her own story of struggling with resentment, sadness, anxiety, and disconnection as her husband gradually stepped away from church activity. Through...

Today, Heather welcomes back coaches Jenn Zingmark and Bob Smith for a conversation about what it really takes to heal, rebuild, and grow through some of life's hardest seasons. Jenn shares what she sees in men and women navigating divorce, including spiritual disorientation, shame, fear, and loss of identity. Bob opens up about the struggles many men face when they do everything "right" but still...

In this episode, Heather is joined by coach Michele Reyes for a powerful conversation about intentional living, nervous system regulation, mindset, and partnering with God to create a life of purpose. Michele shares the story behind her signature framework, The Intentionality Method, and explains how women can move from feeling like life is happening to them to becoming conscious creators of the l...

What does it really mean to have a strong sense of self—and why does it matter so much in our relationships, faith, and personal growth? Today, Heather sits down with coach Tanya Hale to explore how developing a healthy sense of self transforms the way we experience life. Tanya shares how self-acceptance, compassion, and personal responsibility create emotional stability and strengthen our relatio...

In this conversation, Heather Rackham sits down with coach Becky Garner to explore a powerful, hope-filled reframe: you are not broken by what you've been through—you were made to heal, grow, and become. Becky shares the origin of her phrase "I was made for me," why it matters, and how viewing adversity through the lens of strength changes everything. Together they unpack trauma narratives, the pr...

Midlife can feel like unraveling—but what if it's actually recalibration? In this empowering conversation, Heather sits down with nervous system expert Leah Davidson to explore what's really happening in a woman's brain and body during midlife. From hormonal shifts and identity changes to empty nesting and evolving relationships, Leah reframes this season not as breakdown—but as neurological trans...

What if the love you're searching for isn't something you earn — but something you already carry? In this episode, Heather welcomes coach LeAnn Austin to explore how to cultivate "more loving" in everyday life. Together they unpack grace, divine identity, and the practice of turning compassion inward. LeAnn introduces her powerful MORE framework — a simple acronym that helps us minister to ourselv...

Heather Rackham sits down with emotional regulation coach Bonnie Butler to talk about the hidden emotional toll of raising children from trauma backgrounds — and the healing power of community. Bonnie shares her lived experience as a foster and adoptive parent and introduces the concept of emotional hygiene: the daily practice of checking in with your internal emotional state so you can respond in...

Coach Jille Dunsmore is back to explore what it means to truly love and partner with your body instead of fighting against it. Jille introduces a transformative mindset shift: treating your body as a beloved ally and lifelong stewardship rather than a problem to fix. Through powerful analogies Jille offers practical tools to build gratitude, connection, and compassion. Listeners will learn how emo...

Heather sits down with Meg Tilton—coach, counseling graduate student, and podcast producer—to talk about why "doing hard things" matters more than ever. Together they explore how discomfort is often mistaken for danger, how resilient kids are built through small everyday challenges, and why moms learning to tolerate their children's discomfort is a form of powerful leadership. Meg shares practical...

Heather sits down with Coach Bob Smith to talk about what many LDS men think is the problem in their marriage—lack of intimacy, communication issues, constant conflict—when the deeper issue is often absence: not knowing what they want, not showing up with emotional presence, and carrying unhealed wounds that hijack connection. Bob shares a powerful story about reconnecting with his daughters throu...