The Lit Up Life with Debbie Heiser

A full calendar, color coded and perfectly blocked, looks like proof you're on top of things. Erin Treacy taught me why that's not the whole story. Erin spent a decade running a family restaurant business after years in TV news, and she's seen burnout from every angle, including her own. We talk about why the productivity tools we've all been handed don't actually deliver what they promise, and wh...

Complacency isn't laziness. That's the reframe Marty Hofmann brings to this conversation, and it changes everything about how you look at the drift that's been quietly settling into your life. Marty is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and host of the Kill Complacency podcast. He grew up on a farm in Iowa, spent years as a youth pastor in Montana, and built a multi-six-figure business shearin...

Clarity is one of the most powerful wealth tools you have, and almost nobody teaches it that way. In this episode, I break down exactly why clarity is so hard to access, what it's actually costing you when you stay in confusion, and how to start using clarity as the leadership and financial frequency it really is. We tend to think of clarity as a nice-to-have, something that comes after we figure...

Steve Linton has skydived over 17,000 times, built a network marketing company across 160 countries, and spent decades studying why some people get unstuck while others stay exactly where they are. His answer? It starts with frequency. In this episode, I sit down with my old high school friend Steve, now an author, speaker, and trainer, to talk about his new book, The Frequency of Success: How to...

There's a version of magic most people are waiting for. The kind that's random, reserved for the lucky, and shows up when the timing is finally right. That's not what I'm talking about. The magic I know, the kind that actually creates results in your life and business, is something you build. And most high-achieving women are already doing half of it. The problem is the other half. In this episode...

There's a version of you that used to create without thinking twice about it. Then life happened, and somewhere along the way, you stopped. In this episode, I sit down with Hannah Sucsy, artist, gallery owner, and community art activist , to talk about what it really costs us when we suppress our creativity and what it looks like to take it back. Hannah's story is not a tidy one. She spent over 15...

You know what to do. So why aren't you doing it? If you've ever asked yourself that question, this episode is going to name something you've felt but probably couldn't explain. In this episode, I'm breaking down two of the most powerful and least talked about patterns I see in women who are trying to grow: loyalty pacts and double binds. These are the unconscious agreements and internal conflicts...

In this episode of The Lit Up Life Podcast, I sit down with Sarah Gonnella, founder of BOYBAS (Bring Out Your Badass Self) , for a powerful conversation about the limits we inherit and the stories we carry about who we're supposed to be. Sarah shares pieces of her personal journey and how early life experiences shaped the beliefs she once held about herself, and how questioning those beliefs becam...

Why does manifestation sometimes feel like it suddenly slows down or stop altogether? In this episode of The Lit Up Life Podcast, I talk about something that almost no one discusses when it comes to manifestation: the identity shift that has to happen before your results show up in the physical world . When your vision expands but your identity has not fully integrated yet, it can feel like nothin...

What if the fastest way to steady your life in uncertain times is to serve someone else? In this episode of The Lit Up Life, I sit down with  Mike Bourgeois to talk about servant leadership , volunteerism, and what happens when you choose to give back in seasons that feel chaotic or heavy. Mike shares the stories that shaped him, from Big Brothers Big Sisters to Make-A-Wish, to building a skate pa...

What if the reason you are working so hard but not seeing results has nothing to do with effort and everything to do with clarity? In this first episode of Season 8, I break down one of my favorite Universal Laws, the Law of Cause and Effect , and how it quietly shapes every outcome in your life and business. Being busy does not create momentum. Clear intention does. We talk about why vague goals...

What if being seen feels hard because your nervous system doesn't feel safe yet? In this episode, I sit down with "Spider" Meka Hemmons to explore why visibility can feel tense or overwhelming for so many women, and how that shows up far beyond the camera. We talk about creating calm before being seen, not by fixing how you look, but by shifting how you feel in your body. Meka shares how old messa...

Have you ever known exactly what to do, yet felt unable to make yourself do it? I see this pattern everywhere right now. Capable, disciplined people who are not burned out because they are lazy, but because their nervous system, identity, and ambition are no longer aligned. When pushing harder becomes the default response, the body eventually says no, not because you are broken, but because the mo...

What if one word could shape the way you move through the entire year ahead? In this episode, I'm sharing my favorite end-of-year ritual: choosing a Word of the Year and pairing it with a vision board to anchor your focus, your intention, and your emotional tone for the year. Resolutions fade because they rely on force. A word works because it connects with your subconscious, your nervous system,...

What if the goals you're setting aren't actually big enough to activate the version of you who can achieve them? In this episode, I'm breaking down big juicy goals and why the goals that actually change your life can't come from logic alone. They have to be felt, embodied, and rooted in the identity of the version of you who already has them. When you understand the neuroscience and subconscious p...

Do you ever feel like conflict hits you harder than it hits other people? If you're a highly sensitive person, there's a good chance your nervous system processes stress, emotion and tension more intensely. In this episode, I'm joined by Todd Smith , a stress management expert for highly sensitive people, to explore why conflict feels overwhelming and how to approach it with confidence instead of...

Where are your thoughts leading you? If you've ever caught yourself spiraling into self-doubt, overthinking, or feeling "stuck," this episode will remind you just how powerful your mind truly is. I'm unpacking the Universal Law of Thinking , the principle that says whatever we consistently think about, with emotion and belief, expands into reality. In this conversation, I share how clarity and sel...

Have you ever held back in your business because you were afraid of being "too much"? In this episode, I talk with Chantal McDougall, the Fairy Godmother of Storytelling , about what happens when you stop shrinking to fit in and start showing up real. Chantal shares how she went from hiding behind perfectionism to building a thriving brand that celebrates authenticity, personality, and heart. We e...

Have you ever stopped to wonder if the very thing holding you back, might not even belong to you? In this intimate coaching episode, I invite you into a private mastermind call where two of my clients and I uncover the hidden subconscious blocks that keep so many women stuck between what they want and what they believe they're allowed to have. We explore how old messages, family conditioning, and...

What if sharing your story felt natural, confident, and wildly effective without the salesy ick? In this episode, I sit down with  Meredith Banka of True Story Marketing to explore the power of storytelling marketing that actually converts. We talk about showing up with confidence, leading with your values, and crafting a personal brand story that builds genuine know-like-trust. Whether you are ru...

What if the very thing keeping you stuck isn't more effort, but what you're unwilling to release? In this episode of the Lead Your Life Podcast, I explore how letting go creates space for more abundance, joy, and alignment, all through the lens of the Universal Law of Sacrifice. This law isn't about pain or deprivation. It's about consciously releasing the beliefs, habits, and patterns that no lon...

Do you ever feel like you're doing all the right things, yet your clients still aren't showing up the way you want? This week, I'm sharing the powerful lessons I learned with horses at an equine retreat in Colorado. Horses have a way of reflecting back the truth of our energy. They don't respond to strategy or perfection, they respond to presence. And that same principle is true in business. In th...

Are you stuck in hustle mode but still not receiving what you truly want—financially, emotionally, or energetically? In this solo episode, I'm breaking down the Universal Law of Compensation, a powerful principle that redefines how we receive, serve, and grow. You'll learn that real abundance doesn't come from over-efforting, it comes from alignment, expansion, and owning your unique value. Whethe...

What if your biggest breakdown became the start of your most powerful business breakthrough? In this week's episode of Lead Your Life, I sit down with Diane Cunningham Ellis , a powerhouse business coach, author of 12 books, and the unapologetic creator of the Masterpiece Mastermind. Diane's journey is one of courage, conviction, and calling. From surviving a literal plane crash to walking away fr...

Are you stuck in indecision, constantly searching for clarity but not sure where to look? In this episode of the Lead Your Life Podcast, I'm sharing two powerful Universal Laws— Polarity and Non-Resistance —that will completely reframe the way you approach confusion, chaos, and decision-making in your life and business. These laws aren't just spiritual concepts. They're practical tools that, when...