In this episode of Encouraging the Encouragers, we sit down for a jam session with Heather O’Brien - a powerhouse encourager who’s part coach, part minister, and all heart. Heather is the host of the Heal with God podcast, a top 2.5% show globally (come on!) and she's on a mission to help people hear God's voice, find emotional healing, and live a life aligned with love and purpose.

From battling anxiety and addiction to walking in more confidence and clarity, Heather brings the real, the raw, and the ridiculously practical. Whether you're coaching, creating, speaking, or simply trying to find 10 minutes to yourself… Heather’s insights on rhythms, prayer, and productivity will hit home.

If you’ve ever wrestled with routine, questioned your hustle, or wanted to invite God into your business life in a deeper way… this one’s for you.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:

• Why routines used to be a burden for Heather and how she reclaimed them with love

• Her two must-have morning rituals (Spoiler: one involves a closet and a string of fairy lights… no, seriously)

• The spiritual insight that shifted her prayer life from multitasking to transformational

• How she brings God into her business planning - literally holding “business meetings with God”

• Her flexible but intentional approach to pitching herself and growing her coaching business

• A behind-the-scenes look at how Heather balances it all while homeschooling three boys

• How having an accountability partner helps her stay in alignment with the strategies God gives her
  

From apps she swears by (like YouVersion’s Chronological Bible Plan) to the honest conversations she has with God and herself, Heather pulls back the curtain and gives us a refreshingly honest glimpse into what walking with purpose actually looks like in the day-to-day.

Here’s how you can try it:

• Set aside 10–15 minutes this week. 

• Turn off distractions, get quiet, and ask, “Lord, what do You want me to focus on this week?” 

• Then… listen. No multitasking. No agenda. 

• Just be still, and see what comes.

Bonus: Write it down, and share it with a friend or your accountability partner.

Oh… and if you try it - let me know how it goes! I’d love to hear what you experience!

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Stay encouraged my friend… and we’ll talk soon!