Emotionally Uncomfortable

By Hosted by Heather Chauvin | Insights inspired by Mel Robbins, Bréne Brown,

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All external pressure is off ladies! It’s time to listen to the inner pull. Mastering the art of knowing when to slow down and breathe vs. when to take action. It's time we value our desires. See your value. Own it. Communicate it. It’s time to become wildly #emotionallyuncomfortable
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“One must maintain a little bit of summer, even in the middle of winter.” - Henry David Thoreau In this episode, I talk about: My top three things that I am practicing this summer to get the most out of ...

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05.23.2023 1034: "How I'm Planning My Summer" “One must maintain a little bit of summer, even in the middle of winter.” - Henry David Thoreau In this episode, I talk about: My top three things that I am practicing this summer to get the most out of ...
05.16.2023 1033: "Independent Play: How To Work From Home With Your Kids Around" {Interview with Avital Schreiber} “Play is the work for the child.” - Maria Montessori In this episode, Avital shares her perspective and highlights: Dispelling the expectation of being a "yes" parent and instead fostering the skills of independent play within your children The realities ...
05.13.2023 1032: "How to Trust Your Gut and Succeed [5 Skills I Had To Re-Learn]" “You must do the things you think you cannot do.” - Eleanor Roosevelt In this episode, I talk about: My insights on parenting and personal growth, sharing what I have learned and what I have seen within my own community ...
05.02.2023 1031: "Connecting With Your True Purpose" {Interview with Kristi Simons} “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson In this episode, Kristi shares her perspective and highlights: The experience of discovering her true self and what ...
04.26.2023 1030: "Taking Control Of Your Teen's Mental Health: Why I Pulled My Child Out Of High School And How It Changed Our Lives" “Just because everyone else does, it doesn't mean you have to. Break the repetitive cycle and excel beyond the norm.” - Torron-Lee Dewar In this episode, I talk about: The importance of listening to our children and seeking alternatives that ...
04.18.2023 1029: "The Power Of Empathy In Leadership" {Interview with Erin Thorp} “Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” - Jack Welch In this episode, Erin shares her perspective and highlights: Discovering that the parenting skills we ...
04.12.2023 1028: [CASE STUDY] "How A Lawyer Let Go Of Her Fear And Created Work-Life Alignment" “We grow fearless when we do the things we fear.” - Robin Sharma In this episode, I talk about: Embracing the fear of the unknown and letting go of the "how" and accepting support in order to be able to ...
04.04.2023 1027: "Health, Hormones and Periods" {Interview with Dr. Brighten} “Each individual woman’s body demands to be accepted on its own terms.” - Gloria Steinem In this episode, Dr. Brighten shares her perspective and highlights: How many women still struggle to identify what is "normal" and what is not within ...
03.28.2023 1026: "Deep Self-Trust And Failing Fast" “We have all a better guide in ourselves, if we would attend to it, than any other person can be.” - Jane Austen In this episode, I talk about: What it means to give yourself permission to "fail fast"; seeing ...
03.23.2023 1025: "Living In The Gray Area: Sober Curious and Alcohol-Free Lifestyles" {with Jenn Kautsch} “When you quit drinking you stop waiting.” - Caroline Knapp In this episode, Jenn shares her perspective and highlights: The prevalence of drinking in culture, and how it is deemed "acceptable" as a way to cope with adulthood/motherhood Viewing the ...
03.21.2023 1024: "Emotional Healing & Success in Entrepreneurship" {Interview with Rachel Pedersen} “Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves.” - Henry David Thoreau In this episode, Rachel shares her perspective and highlights: Her mental health journey and the difficulties she had around the time her book was being ...
03.16.2023 1023: "How To Know If You're Experiencing Perimenopause" {with Jenn Pike} “The part can never be well unless the whole is well.” - Plato In this episode, Jenn shares her perspective and highlights: Debunking the assumption that just because a symptom or collection of symptoms is common, that it is normal. ...
03.15.2023 1022: "The Mistakes Smart People Make When Creating Habits" “Every action you take is a vote for the person you wish to become.” - James Clear In this episode, I talk about: Examining the difference between planning, learning, and strategizing versus taking action Understanding how some processes of "motion" ...
03.09.2023 1021: [Attracting Profit] "How To Create Good Revenue Generating Habits (And Stick To Them!)" “What we really want to do is what we are really meant to do. When we do what we are meant to do, money comes to us, doors open for us, we feel useful, and the work we do feels ...
03.08.2023 1020: "Learning Emotional Freedom With Byron Katie’s 4 Questions" “Don't believe every thing you think.” - Byron Katie In this episode, Morgan and I talk about: Learning how to confront fearful thoughts, ego, and misaligned thinking and bring you back to yourself Understanding that to have abundance and ease, ...
03.03.2023 1019: "Managing Panic Attacks and Pure Joy: A Personal Story About Healing" “As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.” - Goethe In this episode, I talk about: My own recent experience with panic and fear, and sharing the reality of that experience How to face the emotional ...
02.21.2023 1018: "Emotional Growth Will Unlock Your Full Potential As An Entrepreneur" {Interview with Amy Porterfield} “Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.” - Suzy Kassem In this episode, Amy shares her perspective and highlights: How to use your "why" to guide you through self-doubt and fear The importance of working through difficult emotions as ...
02.16.2023 1017: "Why We Did It: 30 Days In Mexico (and Fear Of Uncertainty)" “Life is to be lived, not controlled; and humanity is won by continuing to play in face of certain defeat.” - Ralph Ellison In this episode, I talk about: Learning to trust yourself and learning to trust that your desires ...
02.09.2023 1016: "How To Stick To Your Next Level Vision: The 10-Minute Habit" “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” - Jim Ryun In this episode, I talk about: Defining how you want to feel and allowing this to be your guide for cultivating the habits you need ...
02.07.2023 1015:" Deserts To Mountain Tops: Surviving A Somali Desert Kidnapping" {Interview with Jessica Buchanan} “When you get your “Who am I?” question right, all the “What should I do?” questions tend to take care of themselves.” - Richard Rohr In this episode, Jessica shares her perspective and highlights: The importance of learning to trust ...
02.06.2023 1014: [BUSINESS] "How To NOT Burnout Your Team, Self Or Business" “You can have it all, just not all at once.” - Oprah Winfrey In this episode, I talk about: Defining fulfillment not as something we gain from our work or personal life, but instead as how you feel, and how ...
02.03.2023 1013: [PARENTING] "Entering the Teen Years: How to Survive (and Thrive) as a Parent" “Parenthood…It’s about guiding the next generation, and forgiving the last.” - Peter Krause In this episode, I talk about: Observing what a child's motivation stems from, what is their "currency" (their wants and desires), and leveraging these to create connection ...
01.31.2023 1012: [4-Steps] "How To Create Your Next-Level Vision" “Growth and comfort do not coexist.” -Ginni Rometty In this episode, I talk about: Real-life situations and practical examples of how new habits can be implemented that align with who you want to be Being able to identify the phase ...
01.24.2023 1011: "Distrusting Status Quo & Social Entrepreneurship" {Interview with Miki Agrawal} “You want to be the pebble in the pond that creates the ripple for change.” - Tim Cook In this episode, Miki shares her perspective and highlights: The importance of allocating your resources to what matters to you the most ...
01.19.2023 1010: "Parent-Teen Communication. What They Really Want To Hear From You" "Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands.” - Anne Frank In this episode, I talk about: Understanding the fundamental shift in ...
01.10.2023 1009: "How Your Habits Shape Your Identity" "When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” - Lao-Tzu In this episode, I talk about: Acknowledging that resistance will arise daily when creating shifts in identity Understanding that we are attached to a ...
01.03.2023 1008: "Diet Culture & Body Image" {Interview with Sawyer Telegdy} "Being a healthy woman isn’t about getting on a scale or measuring your waistline. We need to start focusing on what matters — on how we feel, and how we feel about ourselves." - Michelle Obama In this episode, Sawyer ...
12.29.2022 1007: "Things I Learned This Year" "Challenge yourself; it’s the only path which leads to growth.” - Morgan Freeman In this episode, I talk about: The deep compassion that has come from the challenges of raising a teenager Adjusting my boundaries and coming face-to-face with guilt ...
12.27.2022 1006: "How To Parent A Neurodivergent Child" {Interview with Dr. Catherine Baker} "All kids need is a little help, a little hope, and someone who believes in them.”- Magic Johnson In this episode, Dr. Baker shares her perspective and highlights: The challenges that a neurodiverse learner may face and how to support ...
12.20.2022 1005: "Educational Systems & Helping Children Who Don’t Fit In" {Interview with Anjilee Ferguson} "Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten.”- B.F. Skinner In this episode, Anjilee shares her perspective and highlights: The importance of allowing children to learn according to their learning style and of an education system ...
12.13.2022 1004: "5 Intentional Ways To Build The Community You Need" {Interview with Alexis Dean} "Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much” - Helen Keller In this episode, Alexis shares her perspective and highlights: The not-so-obvious elements to look for when choosing or building your community Alexis Dean is the ...
12.06.2022 1003: "Invest In Yourself, Get Your Dream Job" {Interview with Tarah Lynch} "The path to our destination is not always a straight one. We go down the wrong road, we get lost, we turn back. Maybe it doesn’t matter which road we embark on. Maybe what matters is that we embark.” - ...
12.01.2022 1002: "How To Avoid Holiday Overwhelm" "Maybe the holiday magic is in the mess.” - Brené Brown In this episode, I talk about: Three guiding points to keep in mind as you navigate your holiday season How and why we overcompensate especially during the holidays, and ...
11.29.2022 1001: [LIVE COACHING] "Finding Your Confidence & Escaping The Perfectionism Trap" “Be messy and complicated and afraid and show up anyways.” - Glennon Doyle Melton In this episode, I talk about: The trap of perfectionism and how it affects our confidence Unpacking the "never enough" guilt and the hustle culture in ...
11.22.2022 "1000" In this episode, I talk about: Reflecting on reaching 1000 episodes and sharing some of the stories from those in my community! Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_ Let's celebrate 1000 episodes together! Visit this page to SHARE & WIN ...
11.17.2022 999: "The More You Resist, The Deeper You Have To Climb Out" "Resistance is a sign that shows you're going the right way.” - Constance Friday In this episode, I talk about: Understanding the impact of our resistance and how to break free and create a new personal reality How learning and ...
11.15.2022 998: "Our Cold Plunge Daily Habit" {Interview with Bryan Chauvin} “In every single thing you do, you are choosing a direction. Your life is a product of choices.” - Dr. Kathleen Hall In this episode, Bryan and Heather share their perspectives and highlight: Their experiences with cold plunge therapy and ...
11.08.2022 997: "All Of Us Deserve To Thrive" {Interview with Laurel Hicks} “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” - Maya Angelou In this episode, Laurel shares her perspective and highlights: Understanding how ...
11.03.2022 996: "The Imperfect Journey" "Always the journey, never the destination." - Simon Rattle In this episode, I talk about: Reflecting on the importance and value of committing to the journey to reach our goals How I got rid of the all-or-nothing mindset and committed ...
11.01.2022 995: "Healing Through Gratitude, Community & Vulnerability" {Interview with Renee Boudreau} “We don't heal in isolation, but in community.” - S. Kelley Harrell In this episode, Renee shares her perspective and highlights: What it took for her to get through her trauma and on the path to healing The value of ...
10.25.2022 994: "Human Design As A Guide For Parenting" {Interview with Nicole Laino} “The journey of life is about discovering the true you and courageously creating a life that is in alignment with your authentic self. That is the nature of personal growth and evolution on this planet.” - Karen Curry In this ...
10.18.2022 993: "Your Brain, Your Gut and Your Mental Health" {Interview with Lori Aikman} “Your body hears everything your mind says.” - Naomi Judd In this episode, Lori shares her perspective and highlights: Understanding our search for answers and search for diagnosis can be shifted to focusing on feeling good now Functional medicine's role ...
10.13.2022 992: "The 60-Minute Rule" "Drop by drop is the water pot filled." - Buddha In this episode, I talk about: How I have used the 60-minute rule to create sustainable change in my life Exploring the idea of doing less, but being more Learning ...
10.11.2022 991: "Boundaries And The Art Of Saying No" {Interview with Melissa Urban] “You best teach others about healthy boundaries by enforcing yours." ―Bryant McGill In this episode, Melissa shares her perspective and highlights: The healthy benefits of boundaries and managing the guilt that we may feel when setting them When we model ...
10.04.2022 990: [LIVE COACHING] "Rethinking Your Career. If not this, then what?" “If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try.” ― Seth Godin In this episode, I talk about: As we evolve and grow, one area of our life shifts, which will create shifts in other areas as ...
09.29.2022 989: "Resistance And The Art Of Showing Up" "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." - Eleanor Roosevelt In this episode, I talk about: Reflecting on resistance and how it holds us back from embracing opportunities How to approach our resistance and fear with courage ...
09.27.2022 988: "What if I die? A Story About Chronic Illness" {Interview with Jessica Faath} “I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship." ―Louisa May Alcott In this episode, Jessica shares her perspective and highlights: Examining our trauma responses, how they keep us going, and trying to use them in ...
09.22.2022 987: "The Magical S**t That Happens When You Choose To Celebrate Yourself" "Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll ever do." - Brené Brown In this episode, I talk about: Reflecting on my experience of my book launch and how it made me feel ...
09.19.2022 986: "Letting Grief Guide You Back Home To Yourself" {Interview with Sherry Walling} “Grief is the price we pay for love." ― Queen Elizabeth II In this episode, Sherry shares her perspective and highlights: Understanding that grief can occur for the loss of a job, a shift in identity, as your child grows ...
09.15.2022 985: “My Marriage” "I think my story says that, when women are given the chance and the opportunity, that we can achieve a lot. We deliver." - Sara Blakely In this episode, I talk about: Reflecting on my experience running "Hell on the ...

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