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  • 439: No Shame, No Stigma with Adetoun Adams
    In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist, oncology counselor, and author Adetuon Adams to explore the profound impact of silence, shame, and cultural stigma around emotional well-being and our ability to seek support.
    Through her deeply personal experience of losing her mother to cancer and her journey toward becoming a voice for others, we explore how unspoken pain can become generational trauma and how honest conversations can create opportunities for healing.
    This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt pressured to hide their struggles, carry their pain alone, or believe that asking for help makes them a burden.
    It's a powerful reminder that breaking the silence about finding your voice and creating space for understanding, connection, and healing for generations to come.
    26 min
  • 438: Following Your Spark with Andrew Newman
    In this episode, I welcome back author and creativity coach Andrew Newman to explore what happens when we stop hiding our gifts and start trusting the creative spark within us. We talk about the vulnerability of being seen, the courage to create before we feel ready, and the often overlooked importance of celebrating our efforts instead of constantly chasing the next achievement. This conversation is for anyone who has been sitting on an idea, doubting their worth, or struggling to receive recognition for what they've accomplished. It's a beautiful reminder that your creativity is meant to be expressed, shared, and celebrated, not kept hidden until you feel worthy enough. If you are ready to stop hiding and follow your spark, hit play today!
    35 min
  • 437: The Costs of Putting Everyone Else First with Katie Trexler

    In this episode, I sit down with Emmy Award-winning journalist and author Katie Trexler to explore the often invisible sacrifices women make in the name of love, family, and responsibility. Katie shares what happens when those sacrifices come at the expense of our own identity. We talk about motherhood, marriage, financial independence, rebuilding after betrayal, and the courage it takes to rediscover yourself beyond the roles you've spent your life fulfilling. This conversation is for anyone who has poured themselves into caring for others and is beginning to wonder how they got so lost in the process. This conversation is a powerful reminder that loving others deeply should never require abandoning yourself.

    31 min
  • 436: A Little Fat, Kind of Exhausted, and Fully Myself with Liz Burton
    Join me for a fun conversation with author Liz Burton to explore the courage it takes to stop hiding, embrace your imperfections, and finally let yourself be seen. Through humor, vulnerability, and hilariously honest reflections on motherhood, body image, and self-doubt, we talk about learning to laugh at ourselves without letting insecurity hold us back. This conversation is for anyone who has ever questioned whether they're good enough, felt pressured to fit someone else's mold, or kept a dream tucked away for fear of judgment. Sometimes the most liberating thing you can do is stop taking yourself so seriously and give yourself permission to be exactly who you are.
    28 min
  • 435: Coaching the Person, Not the Program with Stephanie O'Brien
    In this episode, I sit down with author and coach Stephanie O’Brien to explore what makes coaching truly transformational and why meaningful growth requires more than following someone else's formula for success. We talk about meeting people where they are, overcoming self-doubt, communicating our value, and creating sustainable change that fits the life we're actually living. This conversation is for anyone seeking support, building a purpose-driven business, or learning to trust their own definition of success instead of chasing someone else's expectations.
    25 min
  • 434: 15 Min Fill Up: Body Doubling
    In this episode, I explore body doubling as a simple but powerful way to move through overwhelm, procrastination, and the loneliness of trying to do everything on your own. We talk about how another person’s presence can create the structure, accountability, and emotional support you need to finally start the thing you’ve been avoiding. This conversation is for anyone who struggles with getting started, staying focused, or following through. This episode is a reminder that asking for support is a strategy, not a weakness. If you are ready for that extra layer of support and encouragement, start with this episode, today.
    16 min
  • 433: Looking Successful Vs Feeling Fulfilled with Ben Albert
    Join me for an in depth conversation with entrepreneur and podcaster, Ben Albert, to talk about taking a serious look at your life, embracing what makes you unique, and creating aligned success that actually feels true to you. We explore the difference between looking successful and actually feeling fulfilled. We also discuss the power of incremental change and what happens when you stop trying to become who you think you're supposed to be. This conversation is for anyone ready to grow without abandoning themselves in the process. If that is you, hit play today!
    31 min
  • 432: 15 Min Fill Up: Anti-Synchronicities
    In this episode, I explore the concept of anti-synchronicities, the painful, inconvenient, and unexpected moments that redirect our lives in ways we may not understand until much later, if at all. We talk about honoring grief without becoming trapped inside it, finding meaning without bypassing pain, and trusting that some of life’s greatest transformations arrive disguised as loss. This conversation is for anyone navigating a breakdown, unwanted ending, or season of uncertainty and learning to trust what may be unfolding beyond what they can currently see. Understanding anti-synchronicities is a chance to move through a painful season with clarity, perspective, and gratitude.
    16 min
  • 431: Digital Fasting
    In this episode, I explore digital fasting as a way to reclaim the attention, energy, and mental space we unknowingly give away through constant consumption. We talk about overstimulation, our relationship with boredom, and why consuming more information than we can emotionally digest can leave us feeling exhausted, distracted, and disconnected from ourselves. This conversation is for anyone feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or burned out who is ready to create more space for clarity, creativity, and intentional living. If that is you, you are not alone so hit play today.
    40 min
  • 430: The Realities of Starting a Business with Yaritza Báez
    In this episode, I sit down with business growth strategist, Yaritza Báez, to talk about what it really takes to build a meaningful, profitable business, especially in midlife. We explore clarity, imposter syndrome, financial realities, discipline, and the difference between romanticizing entrepreneurship and actually building something sustainable. This conversation is for anyone pursuing a dream that is taking longer, requiring more, or asking them to believe in themselves in an entirely new way. If you are serious about shifting from dreaming to doing, start right here with us.
    24 min

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Hearts Unleashed is a personal and professional development podcast committed to empowering YOU to operate with full freedom, power, and self-expression in every area of life. Life Coach, Speaker, and Author, Abigail Gazda shares hers and other’s journeys and insights to shine a light on the path you are walking towards your fullest life.