Stacy Connects…with Stacy Heller

Getting a new headshot just might be the worst thing ever; it’s not natural and how you show up in person never seems to match how you SHOW up in the photo. Stacy shares more about her photo shoot, an invitation to listen to the Stacy Connects episode, A Chip Off Toni Store with Maria Bartlow, and how fear of the unknown may not be the issue. She and her guest, friend and fellow podcaster, JD Wyneken explore more about the last topic and share what their TEDTalk would be about given the chance. Learn more about JD and his various projects at https://www.wordsbyjdk.com/

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Since the program falls on Independence Day, Stacy celebrates by having friend, show producer, and former DAMTT co-host, Eric Reider on the show. In honor of Alice in Wonderland day, but mostly because it’s how it goes with them, they explore the conversational rabbit holes that only the Wheel o’Topics could inspire.

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Stacy starts with anniversary and birthday greetings to family before getting sidelined by hacks on how to shop Costco without a membership. Naturally that leads to a story about the Trader Joes trading post pirate who sells their goods and wares in Canada. Stacy’s guest is her daughter Grace Heller. They chat about Gen Z versus Gen X references and vernacular as a bonding activity. It slaps.

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Stacy’s Observations and Conversations sometimes leave her with more questions than answers; like why she has a compulsive need to get settled when she arrives anywhere? Why Taylor Swift fans need to wear bracelets with Swiftian turns of phrase? And how did Kirat from the Sweet Bobby podcast, not know she was being duped? Her guest Amanda Guaren, a real estate agent with Exp Realty, can’t answer those questions, however, she does answer Stacy’s questions about who’s buying houses, why, and what the habits of 2023’s first time homebuyers are? She also talks about what purchasing a house instills in new homeowners before sharing her own words of wisdom about controlling controllables. Find and connect with Amanda on Instagram at @amandaforrealestate.

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Stacy’s Observations and Conversations are heavily influenced this week by the fact that it’s her 31st wedding anniversary. She shares the advice of Sima Aunty from Indian Matchmaker, when it comes to your expectations, compromise! The timing of her topic and her guests’ availability are proof of Divine intervention. Dr. Becky Bell has been called to mediate since childhood (being number five of eight kids will do that). Her unique skills and abilities paired with her calling to create safe, peaceful spaces for everyone to be seen and heard, resulted in her consulting business, Common Ground Conflict Solutions. Learn more about Becky by checking out her website, following her on Instagram at @iamdoctorbee or find her on LinkedIn. And in the meantime, next time you’re impatient for salty fries look around, you’re not alone!

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Per usual Stacy starts by sharing Observations and Conversations from the past week; like that styes could be caused by pent-up anger and that lopping off tree suckers is super satisfying (especially if you have pent-up anger). Her guest Jill Beck, a Wellness Matchmaker, is especially enthusiastic about Stacy’s weekend activities as they prove her point that being “the picture of health” is NOT about weight or size. After finding her own unique path to fitness, Jill recognized that most fitness offerings fail the end-user and soil the overall fitness experience for people. Her solution? Connect clients with resources that will help them achieve their goals, whether that’s a marathon, a leisurely stroll through Italy, playing soccer or cheering the grandkids on while they play soccer. To learn more check out Jill’s blog, http://golong.substack.com her Instagram account (@justgolong) or email her at [email protected]. You can also schedule a Free Consultation.

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Stacy starts the show by catching up on the latest and greatest, like her decision to outsource weeknight dinners and laundry! Her guest, Lisa Hammond is not only a friend and neighbor from Veranda Beach (where Stacy and her hubby bought their lake house in 2020), but she and her husband Jim are the brains behind the vision. Starting in 2005, fueled by keen childhood memories of their summers spent in lakeside cottages, they started building the Veranda Beach Resort. In doing so they have created a uniquely welcoming respite for families to unplug and enjoy the simple pleasures of community and connection. Learn more about Veranda Beach.

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Stacy starts the show in a nostalgic mood; noting that May 17, 2023, would have been her dad’s 85 birthday, and sharing that while cleaning her garage, she found her kid’s memory bins filled with old school pictures and work. Her guest is Vicki Draper, an Amazon bestselling author of three books and animal healer and communicator. They chat about what Vicki does, when she first recognized her abilities, and when she started using them in their current iteration. They also share how Vicki helped Stacy’s three cats, and more about Vicki’s books. To learn more about Vicki Draper, her books, and services, go to Healing Your Animal.

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Travel is wonderful unless you’re in a middle seat next to a slobby snorer like Stacy was en route to Boston for Grace’s grad school graduation from Northeastern. She has also found another litmus test to determine personality traits, whether you stop for ice cream on a road trip. Stacy’s guest, Here for Me creator and host, Nicole Christie, shares a twist on the weekly STACYISM and her own NICOLISM at the end of the show. They chat about the health and relationship crises that forced Nicole to realize she needed to be there for herself. Her podcast is a deeper exploration through candid conversation of themes such as obstacles and detours and the life that unfolds as a result. You can find Here for Me wherever you listen to podcasts or go to: HERE FOR ME.

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Stacy begins by sharing her no-longer-a-secret desire to try improv, admitting that maybe by sharing, it will happen?! She also shares that her recent checkup confirmed what she already knew; eat better and less, which applies to drinking too; it was a good run while it lasted! Her guest is Melissa Reaves, an author and Executive Storytelling Coach. Melissa talks about her book, The Storyteller’s Mind Movie, who it helps, and how it came to fruition. Learn more about Melissa, her book and coaching by going to storyfruition.com.

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