Heather Presley Leydekkers
The Message In The Mess!
Mission Statement The Message in the Mess is my heart’s work—born from a deep belief that even in life’s hardest, most chaotic moments, there is something sacred to be found. My mission is to help others uncover the beauty, truth, and growth that often hide within the mess. Through honest conversations, personal stories, and compassionate insight, I aim to create a space where healing begins, humor is welcome, and vulnerability is celebrated. I believe every mess carries a message—and it’s my purpose and passion to help bring those messages to light. This podcast is not just something I do—it’...
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Heather Presley Leydekkers
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Jun 2, 2026
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Episodes
Toxic Workplaces! 02.06.2026 32:25
Send us Fan Mail Today on The Message in the Mess , I'm talking about surviving a toxic work environment and finding the courage to walk away. For a long time, I questioned whether I should even talk about this topic. I never want to come across as bitter or stuck in the past. But the truth is, there are so many people who wake up every morning with anxiety because of where they work. Peop...
Healing Out Loud 15.05.2026 20:50
Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal episode of The Message in the Mess , Heather opens up about what it truly means to heal out loud. From surviving trauma and grief to navigating anxiety, identity shifts, and personal growth, she shares why vulnerability is often misunderstood as “oversharing” — and why she refuses to stay silent about the journeys that shaped her. Heather explores the dif...
Hurt People.....Hurt People 14.05.2026 21:41
Send us Fan Mail Trauma Isn’t an Excuse — It’s an Invitation to Heal We’ve all heard the phrase: “Hurt people hurt people.” But what if that isn’t the whole truth? In this deeply honest episode of The Message in the Mess , Heather challenges one of the most commonly repeated statements about trauma and pain. By the time most of us reach adulthood, we’ve experienced heartbreak, rejection, family...
Teaching My Body It’s Safe Again — And Why Anxiety Shows Up After Life Gets Better 02.03.2026 28:24
Send us Fan Mail When survival mode becomes normal, peace can feel unfamiliar. In today’s episode, we talk about why anxiety often shows up after life finally starts getting better — and how our nervous system must learn that it’s safe again. This conversation explores how trauma lives in the body, why calm can feel uncomfortable at first, and the gentle process of retraining ourselves to move...
Finding Peace Where You Are: Healing, Letting Go & Gratitude at Year’s End 20.12.2025 22:26
Send us Fan Mail As we close out 2025, this episode is a pause and a reflection. I’m sharing an honest conversation about healing, letting go, forgiveness, family, gratitude, and grief. On the 27th, it marks one year since my dad passed, and I talk about finding comfort in love, loss, and the belief that those we love never truly leave us. This episode also includes gentle journal prompts to help...
Episode Description: Choosing Your Tribe in a Toxic World 12.12.2025 20:46
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode of The Message in the Mess , we’re having an honest, soul-level conversation about the people we allow into our lives — and the power we have to choose differently. In a world that can feel loud, chaotic, and emotionally draining, it’s easy to believe we have to tolerate toxic relationships simply because they’ve always been there. But the truth is this: in a to...
Choosing you in your 50's 03.12.2025 32:07
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Message in the Mess , Heather gets raw, real, and a little hilarious about what it truly looks like to try and lose weight in your 50s. Spoiler: it’s not like your 20s… or your 30s… or honestly anything your metabolism ever tried to prepare you for. Heather opens up about walking back into the gym after years away — how the hardest part wasn’t the workout...
Holding Space During The Holiday....Tissues May Be Needed 16.11.2025 40:19
Send us Fan Mail The holidays aren’t joyful for everyone — and that truth deserves to be spoken out loud. In this heartfelt episode, Heather opens up about what it means to “hold space” during a season that can feel heavy, complicated, or painfully quiet. Whether you’re navigating grief, longing for someone you lost, wrestling with family dynamics, or simply feeling out of rhythm this year, this...
Consistency! 13.07.2025 19:21
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Message in the Mess —a podcast about finding purpose, strength, and truth in life’s messiest moments. This season, we're diving deep into a powerful and often overlooked tool that transforms lives: consistency . Let’s be honest—life is rarely tidy. It’s chaotic, unpredictable, and full of detours. But in the middle of that mess, there’s a message—and it reveals...
Do you ever feel unworthy 24.05.2025 23:39
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Message in the Mess—where we dig through the chaos of life to find the truths that heal us, grow us, and connect us. I’m your host, Heather, and today’s episode is one that hits close to home for so many of us… Have you ever felt like you’re not enough? Like no matter how much you give, do, or try… it still doesn’t feel like you measure up? Maybe you’re carryin...
The Loss Of My Dad Jerry Presley 12.27.24 10.05.2025 22:31
Send us Fan Mail This episode by far is the hardest one I have ever done, and to be honest I was not sure I wanted to do podcasts anymore! But with some time, and some healing here is a very small tribute to the first man I ever loved! This podcast is raw and real and filled with some tears! Much Love Heather
Self-Sabotage.....How do we learn to show up for ourselves? 21.12.2024 25:21
Send us Fan Mail This has been a struggle for me for a minute and I am learning how I can show up for myself, keep my word to myself and how to create healthy attainable goals! Let's smash our goals and heal together! You got this!
Overly Critical People....Are You One? 14.12.2024 25:12
Send us Fan Mail How to deal with overly critical people! And some help if you are one of those people! If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and share!
Why marriages and relationships fail! And how do you heal them? 02.11.2024 36:53
Send us Fan Mail On this podcast we talk about why relationships/ marriages fail and how can we heal them! If my podcast touches you in any way please share it! Thank You Heather
Politics and Your Mental Health! And Letting Yourself Just Be! 17.08.2024 31:12
Send us Fan Mail On today's podcast I talk about letting yourself just be! How I am learning how to heal and get out of my head! We also cover politics and your mental health! I hope you enjoy! Much Love Heather
What is a True Friend! And being thankful for my freedom! 04.07.2024 26:59
Send us Fan Mail On today's podcast I share my thoughts on what is a true friend. I would love to hear your thoughts on this subject! I am thankful for ALL of you and thank you for making my life a better place.
Self Love and Keeping Promises to Yourself! 30.06.2024 25:44
Send us Fan Mail This podcast is about self love, self compassion, self forgiveness and keeping promises to yourself! I hope you enjoy!
Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. 23.06.2024 25:53
Send us Fan Mail June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. So today we focus on how we can show up, and support our men! If this touches you at all please share and download. Thank you for ALL your support!!!!
Fear is a funky emotion! How can you work through it and heal. 11.05.2024 32:43
Send us Fan Mail Today I talk about my walk with fear and how it brings up other emotions like guilt and shame. I share that 2024 is my year of healing and I am going to do it outloud and without ANY shame!
Mean People Suck! 14.04.2024 33:53
Send us Fan Mail I really believe that we as a society are backsliding on this! People feel entitled to behave and say things that are just not okay! I also talk about my new healing venture of 365 of self-care and self-love!
Words Matter...And much more! 07.04.2024 37:21
Send us Fan Mail Words Matter, how you speak to others and yourself...matters No response...is a response Family, friends and letting people just be.
Grief! And how you digest and move past it! 30.03.2024 33:23
Send us Fan Mail On today's podcast I share about my own grief! I share how it effects every aspect of our lives including our bodies! How do we deal with it! When does it end? Does it end? How can we share our stories to help others?
When it is time to say goodbye or let go of friends, relationship, family member or a job! 09.03.2024 37:33
Send us Fan Mail Learning when it is time to let go of Friendships Relationships Family Members A Job And me sharing a song I love! If this has an impact please like, share and download!
Hi I AM BACK! Healing is Hard! 24.02.2024 33:01
Send us Fan Mail This episode is raw and real! I will cover mental health, depression and PTSD. I also talk about healing and how I am working on me! Pull up a seat....I hope something I have shared touches something you need to hear! Thank you for your love and support!
Finances, Getting Healthy and Your Mental Health 14.01.2024 30:34
Send us Fan Mail On today's podcast Eric dives deep into how to get out of dept! I speak about my struggle with weigh loss and depression. As always we hope you get something out of our podcast and if you do please share! #deptfree #gethealthy #depression #yougotthis
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