Her.Unlocked Podcast

In this episode of the Her Unlock podcast, host Brittany interviews Steph Clark, a multi-passionate woman who is a wife, mother, professional photographer, and branding and social media marketing business owner. 

Steph shares her perspective on the importance of not putting aside one's desires and passions as a mother and wife, and how it's easy to become the center of the family without realizing it. She also talks about her difficult upbringing in poverty and abuse, and how her mother's transformation has shaped her perspective on forgiveness and the importance of having a support system. 

Throughout the conversation, Steph's words are intentional and reflective of her desire to be a compassionate and intentional leader for her family and a resource for other women. She also shares her insights on the importance of play, self-love, and prioritizing one's health.

Mentioned Resources: 

Brittany on Instagram 

Steph Clark on Instagram 

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*Steph Clark's background and passions [00:02:46]*

Steph Clark talks about her various passions, including photography, branding, social media marketing, and travel writing.

*Balancing motherhood and personal passions [00:06:07]*

Steph Clark and the host discuss the challenges of balancing motherhood and personal passions, and how women often put their desires on the back burner.

*Balancing in Seasons [00:08:36]*

Steph Clark talks about the season she is in, allowing her to balance more with her family and work.

*Failing Forward and Facing Challenges [00:09:35]*

The host and Steph Clark discuss the importance of failing forward and stepping into challenges, leading to personal growth.

*Letting go of childhood weight [00:16:26]*

Steph Clark shares her experience of letting go of the weight of her childhood and how holding her daughter for the first time helped her to move past her unresolved issues with her mother.

*Crafting a vision for life [00:19:01]*

Steph Clark talks about her current vision for her life, which is to be a compassionate leader for her family and an example for other mothers who need guidance in life.

*Keeping your compass grounded in God [00:24:56]*

Steph Clark talks about relying on God for advice and how there is a perfect mimic of the right choice that can deceive you. She emphasizes the importance of being open to God and staying true to your faith.

*Self-love and raising confident daughters [00:27:26]*

Steph Clark shares how she stays true to herself and raises her daughters to love who they are and not let the opinions of others determine their worth. She also talks about the importance of self-love and how it can impact the next generation.

*Bringing playfulness into life [00:31:02]*

Steph Clark and the host discuss the importance of playfulness and humor in life, especially for enjoying life. Steph shares simple ways to bring more playfulness into life, such as being silly with your kids and engaging others in it.

*Getting Healthy First [00:41:50]*

The speakers discuss the importance of prioritizing health and changing the narrative around healthy living.

*The Value of Life [00:42:56]*

Steph Clark poses a thought-provoking question about the value of life versus money.

*Attitude of Gratitude [00:45:54]*

Steph Clark shares her practice of waking up and going to bed with a grateful heart, expressing gratitude for grace, family, friends, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals.

In this episode of the Her.Unlocked podcast, host Brittany discusses three shifts she's making in her life. 

She talks about creating a healthy nighttime routine, exploring her money mindset, and becoming sober curious. Brittany shares her personal experiences and encourages listeners to get honest with themselves about what's not serving them well in their lives and to take messy action towards what will serve them better. 

She provides three powerful questions to help her listeners get started on this journey of self-discovery and growth. Brittany also offers her one-on-one coaching services to anyone who wants to embrace this inner work and unlock their full potential.

3 Powerful Questions to Reflect On:

1. What is not serving you right well right now?

Referenced Resources: 

Brittany on Instagram 

Episode Outline with Timestamps

*Creating a Healthy Nighttime Routine [00:04:12]*

Brittany shares her journey of creating a healthy nighttime routine, including her why, intentions, and habits she's built up to. 

*Working on Money Mindset [00:08:38]*

Brittany talks about her shift in money mindset, which started after her human design reading, and how she's working on it.

*Shift in Money Mindset [00:09:29]*

Brittany shares her journey of exploring her money mindset and how it has affected her relationship with her husband and their finances.

*Becoming Sober Curious [00:16:15]*

Brittany talks about her newest shift in becoming sober curious and how it has been a taboo topic in our culture.

*Inspired Action [00:21:09]*

Brittany provides three powerful questions to help listeners identify what is not serving them well and what is holding them back from making positive shifts in their lives.

In this episode of the Her.Unlocked podcast, host Brittany discusses the concept of hustle culture and its impact on personal and professional goals. She talks about the two sides of hustle culture and encourages listeners to check in with themselves on how hustle is showing up in their lives and its impact on their mental and physical health. 

Brittany emphasizes the importance of intentional, aligned effort and trust, rather than hurried, forceful, and busy activity. She also shares her personal experience with hustle culture and offers tips for embracing a more sustainable pace in life and work.

3 Powerful Questions to Reflect On: 

1. Where is hustle showing up in your life right now?

If you answered yes to any of these questions Brittany gives 4 tips to help you! 

Referenced Resources: 

Brittany on Instagram 

Episode 15 

Episode Content Timeline

*Hustle Culture [00:01:31]*

Brittany discusses the two sides of hustle culture and how it can lead to burnout and overworking.

*Toxic Productivity [00:03:35]*

Brittany defines hustle culture as grind culture and toxic productivity, and how it can lead to a scarcity mindset and striving for perfection.

*Prioritizing Health Goals [00:07:10]*

Brittany talks about how hustle culture can affect personal goals, specifically health goals, and the importance of sustainability and enjoying the journey.

*Hustle Mode [00:08:01]*

Brittany discusses her personal experience with hustle culture and how it impacted her health and well-being.

*Shifting Mindset [00:10:03]*

Brittany talks about how she shifted her mindset from hustling to intentional, aligned action towards her desired life.

*Self-Awareness [00:13:29]*

Brittany provides three questions to ask yourself to become self-aware of whether you are in hustle mode and four tips to pivot to a more sustainable pace.

*Recognizing Hustle Mode [00:15:18]*

Brittany discusses how to recognize when hustle mode is showing up in your life and how to create a more sustainable pace.

*Playing the Long Game [00:16:06]*

Brittany emphasizes the importance of focusing on the journey rather than the destination and playing the long game in both work and life.

*Having Fun [00:17:09]*

Brittany encourages listeners to infuse more moments of joy, peace, and abundance into their lives by intentionally focusing on having fun and recognizing when what they are doing doesn't feel fun anymore.

In this episode of the Her Unlocked podcast, host Brittany Heyboer discusses perfectionism and its negative impact on personal growth and well-being. As a recovering perfectionist, she shares her personal experience and offers advice on how to break free from the grip of perfectionism. Brittany emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfection and taking messy action to achieve personal growth. 

She also shares five ways to break the hold of perfectionism, including developing self-compassion and learning to trust. Brittany encourages listeners to become more self-aware of the impact of perfectionism on their lives and to embrace living in the imperfect to cultivate more joy, peace, and abundance.

3 Powerful Questions: 

1. What is triggering your perfectionism?

Referenced Resources: 

Episode 14 - Learn to Validate Yourself 

Brittany on Instagram

Brene Brown - The Gifts of Imperfection

[Time Stamps of Episode Content]

*Perfectionism as a Badge of Honor [00:01:12]*

Brittany discusses how perfectionism can be seen as a badge of honor and how it can hold us back from personal growth and well-being.

*The Thoughts Behind Perfectionism [00:05:10]*

Brittany talks about the thoughts and stories that contribute to perfectionism, including the desire for validation from others and the need to control outcomes.

*The Impact of Managing People [00:11:39]*

How becoming a manager of people in a corporate setting was a defining moment in her life that fundamentally changed how she leads people and how she helps others lead themselves.

*Becoming a Mom [00:12:32]*

Speaker 0 shares how becoming a mom was the most humbling experience of her life and how dropping the perfectionistic mentality was crucial in order to let this season make her and not break her.

*Starting a Business [00:14:21]*

How starting her own business prompted Brittany to shed the weight of perfectionism and become highly aware of when it was showing up and how it was impacting her ability to move her business forward.

*Breaking the hold of perfectionism [00:21:03]*

Tips to overcome perfectionism, including uncovering your why, developing self-compassion, and taking messy action.

Welcome to another episode in the Becoming.Her Series! In this episode Brittany brings on her friend and co-worker Kindra Wray! Tune in to this great conversation about clarity, connection, authenticity, and confidence. 

Topics of Conversation:

• Staying grounded & authentic to yourself

Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanyheyboer

Connect with Kindra on Instagram @i.am.kindra or Linked.In

How are you really? 

If you are feeling frantic energy in life right now like Brittany talks about you are going to enjoy this episode because at some point in everyone’s life things are going to feel frantic and all over the place. When you're experiencing frantic energy, you may feel like you're constantly in motion, moving quickly from one task to another without taking a break. Your thoughts may also be racing, making it difficult to focus on any one thing for very long. You may feel a sense of urgency or pressure to keep going, even if you're exhausted or overwhelmed.

Some people describe frantic energy as a feeling of being on edge or wired, like you're constantly waiting for something to happen. It can be exhausting and draining, both physically and emotionally, and can make it difficult to relax or unwind. Overall, frantic energy is a state of hyperactivity and intense stimulation that can be both exhilarating and overwhelming.

This episode shares 4 Power Practices to help center yourself in those times of overwhelm and chaos and help you quickly move that frantic energy.

4 Power P’s:

1. Power in the Pause (5:45) 

3 Powerful Questions

1. What is triggering your frantic energy? 

If you loved today's episode connect with Brittany on Instagram, @brittanyheyboer

Has your health journey always been a rollercoaster ride? 

On, off, ups, downs, all in or not at all? 

This episode is going to help you stop this and unlock the healthiest version of you that will keep you off the bandwagon. 

Most people start their health and fitness journey with a method, which workout or fitness plan will be followed but that is not the most important thing. Mindset is the biggest key in sticking to and achieving your health goals. Brittany shares in today’s episodes how to unlock your healthiest self by using mindset work. When it comes to your health, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. It's important to find a plan that works for your unique lifestyle and preferences. 

3 Mindset Tips 

1. Craft your deeper why! Why are you embarking on this health journey? What do you want your life to look and feel like along the way?

For the woman ready to unlock the sustainable healthy lifestyle she craves: Mind Over Matter 1:1 Coaching

For the female Health Coach who is ready to enhance her client experience and elevate her life & business:

Mind Over Matter Client Enhancement Offers & Courage to Be Her 1:1 Mentorship

Brittany on Instagram

When was the last time you told yourself how proud you were of yourself? Or are you more worried about the validation of others?

This episode is all about cheering yourself on, trusting yourself, and being proud of yourself! Brittany shares about her own struggles with this, shares the signs of if you are seeking validation through others, and helps you shift from seeking validation from others to being proud & celebrating yourself! 

She shares 2 simple practices (the trust me moments and the proud of me moments) on how to trust yourself and cheer yourself on more! These are practical practices you can put into place right away to help you build yourself awareness muscle right away!

Powerful Questions to Reflect and Journal On:

1. When and why do you feel you need validation from others?

Cheering yourself on and being proud of yourself is an essential aspect of maintaining a positive mindset and achieving personal growth. Celebrating your accomplishments, no matter how small, can help you build confidence, motivation, and resilience in the face of challenges. 

When you acknowledge your progress and give yourself credit for your hard work, you cultivate a sense of self-worth and self-respect that can propel you forward towards your goals. So take a moment to reflect on your achievements, pat yourself on the back, and give yourself the credit you deserve. Remember, self-appreciation is not only a feel-good experience but also a vital ingredient for your personal growth and well-being.

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Big dreams are often paired with fear and doubt. 

On this episode you will hear an inspiring story and conversation between Brittany and Molly Asplin about leaving “safe, comfortable, and traditional” for “passion, purpose, and fulfillment” of leaving a corporate accounting job to pursue a passion of health, fitness, and business mentorship. 

When it comes to being a mom, being a career woman, and finding fulfillment it can be challenging to make the time for yourself and not get wrapped up in the day to day motion. Molly and Brittany talk about all of these things. 

Powerful Question to Reflect On…

If time constraints didn't exist what would you want your day to look like?

Brittany on Instagram

Molly on Instagram 

Dream It Do It Podcast

In honor of Women’s History Month I do love that we have this moment in the year to pause and acknowledge how far we come and where we are navigating this world to become. 

This episode is dedicated to celebrating women… Let's celebrate each other instead of getting stuck in the mind drama of comparison!

In this episode, Brittany is going to help you know how to work through the thoughts when they come forward and put into practice celebrating others instead of comparing yourself to them in a diminishing way. 

3 Steps to Turn Comparison into Celebration: 

1. Become self aware.

Powerful Questions to Consider

1. Who is someone you find yourself comparing yourself to?

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If you did please take the time to leave a rating and review it would be much appreciated and would bring Brittany so much joy to read what you love about the podcast and/or what your favorite episodes have been! 

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