Stark Conversations

How do you feel about bras?

Add some “sush” in your cup, and join Heather Stark as she shares with you her uncomfortable, but comical story of the “floating bra syndrome” and the childhood trauma it created.

Did you get a shiny introduction to puberty filled with an instruction manual and a $100 gift card to Victoria’s Secret? For Heather, this was not the case. There were some hand-me downs, some toilet paper, and a whole lot of discomfort.

Her ultimate goal is to help women empower their daughters, while being the most human, and beautifully imperfect mom possible. But to do that, women have to fuel each other. They have to get vulnerable, share stories and connect with one another.

So, what is your bra story?

In this episode Heather Stark is joined by her inspiring group of honest, candid and funny women known as her “book club” ladies. They talk about the importance of connecting with other women, being vulnerable and the struggles that come along with raising kids - especially when you have a newborn, dirty house and haven’t showered for days. So grab some wine, put on a face mask, and get ready to meet your new favorite women as they make you feel somewhat “normal” in this judgement-free space.

Why did Heather get into the business of empowering women? In this episode Erin Ostenson talks with Heather Stark as she opens up about why she started this podcast in her self-proclaimed “messy, but clean” style. Heather learned to function in “pretend perfection” that created a world of pain and anguish. After almost ending her life, she chose to overcome the plague of self-hatred and self-rejection. As she says, “We all have stories. Your struggles do not define you, but they do shape you.” She hopes by sharing her own story she’ll encourage other women to do the same. And in that, together women will create change that will trickle down to the next generation so they may have more grace and grit.

Every woman has a unique story that guides her life, and every woman has a right to share theirs. When you own your story, it gives permission to the next generation to share theirs. Ladies, This is Me is a safe space and it is time to dive in. Grab your glass of wine or coffee with some “sush” in it and join Heather Stark as she empowers women everywhere.