The Life You're Made For with Dr. Heather Penny

During the holidays, do you find yourself stressed, overwhelmed, and generally not enjoying your time? Let me and my friend Havah give you permission to enjoy your holidays in ways that work for YOU. I know what you're thinking... you've got traditions, relational obligations, kid activities, endless to-dos... Don't worry, we talk about how to navigate all of it so that you can enjo...

This week I fly solo to talk about the things that wither and disengage our courage. In my experience – personally and with clients – there are seven forces that create a negative invisible pull . I call these Can’t Magnets . They are… Cynicism Control Closed-mindedness Cold-heartedness Complaining Condemning Criticizing Listen in to hear what you can replace these "can't" magnets w...

This week we talk about the importance of play with the delightful Laura Haver. Laura is a Life Design Coach, advocate of play, and fun expert! Listen in as we talk about how fun and play can lead to success in other areas of your life. Laura's wisdom in this area lines up so perfectly with the conversations we're already having about finding your "tire swing" and spending time...

Did you know making space for creativity can actually help feed the other important aspects of our lives? When we were kids, making space for creativity was easy, automatic even. Join me this week as I discuss the importance of being creative as adults with my guest – and fellow podcaster – Jen Vermillion, host of Made to Create . Listen in and ask yourself, what would happen if you gave yourself...

On this week’s podcast l interview Scott Schimmel, author of the book Critical Foundations , about how we can help encourage young people to find a meaningful life. In this world of constant comparison, what does a meaningful life look like? So many young people are in a state of survival and this is often a mirror of the adults in their lives. How can we model a meaningful life so that the young...

Do you carry a voice of shame from your past? This week I chat with Author and MFT Kimberly Miller about how she helps her clients heal from past wounds and find grace to move forward. So many parts of our inner-self come from false beliefs and negative voices that keep us stuck. Kimberly teaches us what it means to put boundaries on those voices and amplify the voices of kindness and grace. We al...

Have you ever found yourself doing something that just doesn't fit who you are? This week I sit down with my dear friend Jason Squires to talk about creativity, restorative rest, and leaning into who he was made to be. Along the way we talk about my book, The Bracelet. If you have ever felt weighed down by other's expectations of you, or if you want permission to lean into the person you...

Are you surviving or thriving? I sat down with Joelle Rabow Maletis to talk about how our false beliefs and past traumas can keep us in a state of survival mode. Which ultimately limits our ability to truly thrive. Joelle is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist helping people work through their struggles and past traumas. She has an incredible story about stepping away from her false beliefs i...

This week on the show we have a very dear longtime friend of mine, Sharol Josephson. I hope you don't miss this conversation. Sharol and I talk about what it looks like to define your own success through finding your clarity, confidence, and courage. And how it is up to you what that looks like! But it also requires being authentic and real with failures, challenges and struggles. Sharol is a...

For part three of our series on anxiety in kids, I sit down with one of my three favorite people, my husband Darren Penny. Darren and I talk openly about our own kids, our marriage, and managing anxiety in our modern world. Our hope is that hearing our story and perspective will help other parents who are experiencing anxiety in their kids. Or even help you deal with your own anxiety. Step into Th...

On part two of Anxiety in Kids, we’re talking to Stacy Jagger, an MFT and Author committed to the emotional wellbeing of kids and teens. Her recent book, 30 Day Blackout , fits so well with our series on anxiety in kids. We talk about the importance of creativity, boredom, limiting technology, and of course real connection with kids. Stacy offers so much wisdom. I hope you’ll listen and enjoy her...

This week, we're changing things up a bit. As a former educator myself, I am constantly aware of the challenges educators face in helping kids who are experiencing unprecedented levels of anxiety. My producer Natalie and I sat down to talk about it! How can we help kids facing anxiety? What are some tools educators can use to create safe spaces and bring some calm and stability to the classro...

Wow! This episode was something else. I got to interview a hero of mine, author and leadership/management giant, Ken Blanchard about the simple truths he lives by. One of Ken's recent book is on that exact topic, so we dive deep into the simple truths of family, business, spirituality, leadership, and life in general. Ken is a fount of wisdom. Every word he says seems to be dripping with insi...

Have you ever been held back from a goal or dream because it seemed too overwhelming?  This week I chat with Eric and Michele Hall about their journey of finding their feet (literally and figuratively), reaching a goal, and realizing it wasn't as complicated as they thought. After a harsh realization with his health, Eric decided it was time to make a change. So he did, and now he and Michele...

After we wrapped our last episode, Joe Kaufman and I kept talking. It turned out to be so good that I started recording again! So here is a bonus episode where Joe and I talk about empathy, grace, leadership, writing books, and... dreaming up a collaboration. We get real and raw about these things, so buckle up! Step into The Life You're Made For, I'm cheering you on! heatherpenny.com @h...

What can we learn from pain? Many times the pain we endure comes from loss. This week, I sit down with my friend Joe Kaufman again to discuss how loss and pain can actually help us gain clarity. If we allow it, pain can help us live fuller lives because we come to terms with the reality that we have to (and we GET to) choose who we want to be and what we want to do with our time…while we still hav...

What happens when you find yourself stuck at a crossroad? We've all been there or will any some point, and we all handle it differently. Dan Haakenson and I sit down and talk about how we have handled our crossroads. So much of it depends on having the right people in your life. Do you have a counselor, a guide, someone who can pause with you and help figure out the next direction? Listen in...

You all know I value self-care as an important part of finding your clarity, confidence, and courage. But what happens when self-care isn't enough? When you get stuck? Join me and Becca Ribbing as we talk through how she helps her own coaching clients regain momentum by finding their clarity. Becca Ribbing is the author of The Clarity Journal and has been a coach for over a decade. She's...

Authentic leadership starts from within. In this episode, I am flying solo to share my reflections on some of the inner-work I have been doing lately. Over the last year, I met regularly with my own coach. In that process, six takeaways rose to the surface, and I share all six with you today. Sometimes in order to live the life you are made for, you have to bring in another voice that can guide yo...

Have you ever taken a "Me Retreat"? It is so important for us to take time to ourselves. This helps us reset and connect with our own souls. In this episode, I sit down with a dear friend, Laura Cootsona to talk about just that. We recount our time learning this important practice through the years of having small children, building careers, and even now as our kids our grown. It's...

As the message of my book reaches readers, we'll be sharing stories from people on how they're incorporating the three C's of Clarity, Confidence, and Courage into their lives. Join me on this week's podcast when we hear how 3C Living has impacted my guest, Michelle Riddell. This is an inspiring episode, folks. I hope you join me. Order my book online at www.heatherpenny.com Vi...

Have you ever chosen a word for the year? I couldn’t let the month of January slip by without sharing a practice I’ve adopted – to select a Word for the Year. In this week’s podcast, I’ll share more about my word for 2022 as I invite my husband into the conversation. We’d love to hear what your word of the year is. Jump on Facebook or Instagram and tell us yours! Let’s cheer each other on in this...

Do you ever feel like it's too late to live the life you were made for? Recently I spoke about aging with my new friend Stephanie Nelson, host of the Pivotal People Podcast . We kept circling around the idea of Aging vs Saging. Our culture likes to tell us that getting older means it's all down hill from here. But, what if we considered another approach to aging? What if we valued how th...

How do you strengthen your identity if you don’t remember who you are? And what's the difference between your story and your identity? This week, I had an incredible conversation with CJ Casciotta that dives into how we rediscover our identity. CJ is a Media Producer and the Author of Get Weird . Truly, this conversation was so great! CJ offers insight into the problems we face today in disco...

Do you ever feel the pressure to meet other's expectations? This week, I talk with my friend Michelle Haakenson as she shares her story about overcoming her tendency to people please. And in so doing, gaining clarity and confidence in her own identity to step out in courage and be who she is truly made to be. Even when it feels like life is falling apart, you can seize the opportunity to do t...