Latter-day Life Coaches

In this practical episode, coach Glenn Lovelace joins Heather to talk about the crucial role of communication in marriage and how small, honest conversations—like whether phones should be at the dinner table—can shape a foundation of trust. Glenn shares personal stories, current stats on marriage and finances, and communication tips grounded in lived experience, faith, and coaching. From overcomin...

In this practical business focused episode, Heather welcomes coach Bonnie Wiscombe to discuss the essential but often overwhelming steps of growing a business. Bonnie shares her personal journey as a life and business coach while raising ten kids and explains how to consistently build a thriving business without perfectionism. They dive into the three essential steps every business owner must take...

In this week's episode, coach Kerri Nygard joins Heather to expose the spiritual, emotional, and cultural impact of diet mentality—and offers a healing path forward. With faith as a foundation, Kerri teaches how to move from battling your body to partnering with it. Together, they explore the power of divine identity, how societal messages distort self-worth, and the role our bodies play in God's...

In this heartfelt episode, returning guest Karen Papin dives deep into the journey of moving from fear to faith. Drawing from scripture, personal experience, and practical coaching tools, Karen helps us see fear not as a sign of failure, but as an indicator that we're stepping outside our comfort zone. Together, we explore how gratitude, self-compassion, connection, and divine trust can help us na...

In this episode focused on creativity, Heather chats with coach Michelle Keil to explore how simple doodles can become powerful tools for emotional healing and spiritual growth. Michelle shares how doodling helps us access self-acceptance, process emotions, and see ourselves through a more compassionate lens—all while tapping into our divine creativity. Together, she and Heather discuss how creati...

In this episode, Heather is joined again by coach Kamden Hainsworth to talk about a topic that impacts more people than we often realize—ADHD. As an ADHD coach and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kamden shares 10 things she wishes Church members understood about ADHD. From emotional dysregulation to time blindness to how ADHD affects spirituality and service, Kamden br...

In this deeply meaningful conversation, Heather sits down with coach Brooke Oniki to talk about the evolving relationship between parents and their adult children. Based on powerful focus groups with young adults, Brooke shares what adult children wish their parents understood—especially when it comes to feeling heard, seen, and believed in. They talk about what happens when kids bring up painful...

Today Heather sits down with coach Alicia Davis to explore the often misunderstood world of teenage boys and emotional intelligence. Alicia, a mother of four boys and a coach for moms of teen boys, shares practical tools and personal stories that help break down emotional stigma, teach boys how to recognize and express emotions, and create emotional safety in the home. She and Heather talk about t...

In this unforgettable conversation, Heather chats with Hall of Fame quarterback and author Steve Young to explore one of the most transformative concepts: The Law of Love. Steve invites us to examine how our culture—especially within faith communities—often leans into transactional patterns in relationships, spirituality, and even identity. Through powerful personal stories, including his own wres...

In this follow-up episode, Heather sits down again with Jill Freestone—an anxiety and emotion coach and somatic experiencing practitioner—to go even deeper into the emotion of anger. We focus on how anger shows up in family dynamics, especially between parents and children, and how we can change our relationship with this often-misunderstood emotion. Jill helps us reframe anger not as a problem, b...

In this powerful and validating episode, Heather is joined by returning guest and anxiety/emotion coach Jill Freestone to explore the complex and misunderstood emotion of anger. With warmth, insight, and a touch of humor, they discuss how anger—especially in women—has been shamed, suppressed, and mischaracterized. Jill introduces the concept of "sacred rage," explains why anger is actually a wise...

Couples conflict coach Crystal Hansen joins Heather to reframe the way we experience conflict in our relationships. With honesty, humor, and real-life examples, Crystal walks listeners through four common patterns that keep us disconnected and offers simple mindset shifts to create deeper connection and emotional safety in marriage. Whether you're newly engaged or two decades in, these practical t...

In this episode, Heather is joined once again by life coach Tiffany Rhoton to explore the delicate art of parenting young adults. Tiffany shares how parents can let go of control, embrace agency, and build strong, lasting relationships by parenting from love instead of fear. With wisdom drawn from gospel principles and her deep coaching experience, Tiffany discusses practical ways to support young...

In this heartfelt episode, Coach Matt Rutter joins Heather Rackham to explore what it truly means to be wealthy. Moving beyond dollars and cents, Matt introduces the concept of "Wealth 360"—a holistic approach to prosperity that includes relationships, spirituality, health, experiences, and being fully present in life. Together, they unpack how presence, gratitude, and trust in divine desires help...

In this heartfelt and deeply reflective episode, Coach Jill Pack introduces a powerful exercise called "Building My House"—a metaphorical journaling and self-awareness tool that helps individuals better understand themselves, their values, and how they relate to others. As a midlife women's coach and host of the Seasons of Joy podcast, Jill shares how this framework has helped women from all walks...

In this episode, Coach Bonnie Butler shares her powerful journey as a mother of 10—including six adopted children—and the challenges and healing that come with foster and adoptive parenting. She opens up about emotional regulation, rebuilding relationships, and letting go of guilt and control. Bonnie also introduces her free virtual summit designed to support foster and adoptive parents with tools...

In this powerful episode, Heather is joined by Leah Davidson, a coach, speech-language pathologist, and creator of the Resilience Journal. Together, they explore how creativity can be a transformative and accessible tool for nervous system regulation. Leah shares insights into how creative practices like doodling, journaling, and other forms of artistic expression help us feel more grounded, prese...

In this episode, Heather sits down with registered dietitian Devrie Pettit, founder of Happily Fed, to discuss shifting away from diet culture and embracing a non-diet, intuitive approach to nutrition. Devrie shares her personal journey as a dietitian, mom, and advocate for positive food relationships. Together, they explore how faith, science, and compassion can help us redefine health and break...

Making friends may seem simple, but many of us struggle with it, especially during life transitions. Whether you're a teenager, a young adult, or navigating empty nesting, creating and maintaining deep friendships takes intentional effort. In this episode, Coach Daelene shares practical strategies for forming genuine connections, overcoming social discomfort, and building a strong community. Learn...

In this episode, Heather is joined by Jenn Zingmark, a coach who specializes in helping individuals navigate the challenges of divorce while staying faithful, resilient, and hopeful. Jenn shares her personal journey through divorce and remarriage, the lessons she's learned, and how she now helps others find healing and hope. She discusses how to know when it's time to leave a marriage, the realiti...

In this episode, Heather is joined by Jackie Swainson, a master-certified coach specializing in helping midlife women navigate transitions with clarity, purpose, and peace. They dive deep into the power of stillness, how it connects us to God, and how it helps us process life's accumulated experiences. Jackie shares her insights on how to silence internal and external noise, embrace stillness as a...

In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Nikki Olson, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and coach, to explore the differences between therapy and coaching. Nikki shares insights from both perspectives, highlighting when therapy is essential and when coaching can be a powerful tool for personal development. She also discusses how coaching is a viable, ethical, and effective appro...

In this episode of the podcast, Heather sits down with Coach Summer Davis, a certified life coach specializing in missionary mental health and emotional resilience. Summer shares her deep passion for helping young adults prepare mentally and emotionally for their missions—not just survive, but truly thrive in the field. With a background in coaching, mental health education, and personal experienc...

Coach Meg Tilton shares the story of her 29,029 endurance challenge, where she climbed the elevation equivalent of Mount Everest in 36 hours. Through intense physical training and mental preparation, Meg discovered profound truths about resilience, the power of discomfort, and the importance of trusting herself and others. This transformative experience has shaped how she approaches personal goals...

In this heartfelt episode, Heather is joined by Coach Ruth Farris-Harris, who shares her journey of overcoming betrayal and finding healing through self-introspection and faith. Ruth's candid discussion about the emotional toll of infidelity and pornography use sheds light on the often-isolating experience of betrayal, while providing practical tools for healing. She emphasizes the importance of r...