Heather is joined by Vanessa Cornell, founder of NUSHU and a masterful spaceholder for women. Vanessa shares her profound journey from a "shiny" life of external success—including a Harvard education and a career at Goldman Sachs—to a state of inner disconnection and her eventual personal awakening.

Together, they dive deep into what it means to drop the "avatar" we project to the world and step into our most authentic selves. Whether you are navigating the heavy emotional load of motherhood, seeking to redefine power on your own terms, or learning to embrace the wisdom that comes with aging, this conversation offers a roadmap to living with more joy, truth, and freedom.

In this episode, we discuss:

The "Avatar" Trap & The Courage to Be Known: Why we often play roles to be "pleasant" or "good" while losing ourselves, and how to find the courage to let your true self be seen.

Redefining Power & Success: Moving away from masculine definitions of power and learning to generate your own through self-belief, intuition, and "seasonal success."

The Perfection Myth in Parenting: Vanessa’s "Parenting Mantra"—focusing on whether your children feel safe, loved, and seen rather than striving for a perfect facade.

The Roller Coaster Metaphor: Why your job as a parent is to wait at the bottom for your child to get off the ride, rather than getting on the emotional roller coaster with them.

The Evolution of Women: Why women actually become more powerful as they grow older and how to own your confidence by becoming the "quietest person in the room."

Healing Global Conditioning: Breaking the cycles of emotional suppression and the "stiff upper lip" for ourselves and the next generation.

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