Being an empath is one of my biggest strengths, AND it is also one of my biggest weaknesses.

So this is the confession corner: I care TOO MUCH often, and that can be REALLY challenging in my heartled business.

I also realized I dropped a SECOND CONFESSION in this episode: I have not been feeling confession corner lately. You will have to listen for that one! 

Ready or not, 'tis the season!

While this time of year can be incredibly magical with all the lights, the nostalgic music, and the meaningful traditions...it can also feel busy, stressful, indulgent, and often leaves us drained or stuck in a cookie coma. 

As this year comes to an end, I want you to feel primed and ready to walk into the New Year. Not exhausted and trying to get back on track when you decide to go "all in" on those 2024 goals. Holiday fun + cheer is still encouraged...might I just suggest with a little more intention and foresight? 

I hope this episode supports you in navigating the holiday season with grace and purpose! 

Say hello to the love of the life, the number one investor in my company, my partner in parenthood, and in life. A man I would be absolutely lost without - Johnny Heredia.

As many of you know, marriage is no joke. It is full of it's ups and downs - sweeping highs and lows, if you will. Ours has been no exception.

Today, we are talking about LIFE. I let this conversation flow a bit more than usual just to see where it would take us. Here is what we covered:

• The strengths and weaknesses of our marriage
• Supporting your wife's crazy dreams
• Financial stress
• Parenting a tween
• "Team" parents + personal accountability
• What the internet doesn't know about me (not exactly what I wanted him to share...)
• The impact of having an absent father 
• The responsibility of being a "girl dad"
• Women marrying their father

I hope you enjoy my husband's company as much as I do.

I love you, Johnny H. 

There was an extended period of time in my life where I was simply "going with the flow" and seeing where life would take me. That flow led me through some questionable relationships, many reckless decisions, a career that left me feeling drained, and ZERO clarity on what was next. It wasn't long until I found myself drowning in the "flow".

This conversation is one I wish someone would have looked me straight in the eyes and had with me 10-15 years ago.

If you have found yourself feeling complacent in certain areas of your life or maybe even you relate to feeling like you are drowning, I have left some food for thought for you in this episode. This is real talk straight from my heart to you - because I KNOW that you deserve to live a life designed by you, for you.

AND if you have been wanting to take control of your life, and would like support doing it, I can't recommend my group program Move with Me enough. You can learn more here:

https://freely-you-llc.square.site/product/move-with-me/17

You can also find me and my work on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/freelysarahheredia/

We hear all the time about protecting our energy, but what happens when we know our energy is going somewhere we no longer want it to? How do we take our energy back? How do we cut the tie to that person/situation/version of ourselves etc?

This tool can be implemented to cut any unwanted energetic cords.

Like anything, this gets easier with practice. Try this a few times to get comfortable. Once you are able to master it, you will be blown away by how effectively it works! 

Are we friends on Instagram yet? You can find me here:

https://www.instagram.com/freelysarahheredia/

I know that you are a total bada$$ and have accomplished so much on your own. And while I'm in full support of you celebrating all that you are capable of and making things happen, there does come a point that our "independence" turns into hyper-independence and can quickly start working against us.

Today, Emily Sheets is joining me to talk about ALL the things. We are diving into hyper-independence, vulnerability, our need for safety, why personal development will only take you so far, and our the community that we have to created to support more of you - The Nest. 

Emily is officially my most frequent podcast guest and I just love sharing her knowledge with you! 

You can join The Nest or get all the deets on it here:

https://missionsoulignition.thrivecart.com/the-nest-womens-community/

You can explore Emily's work and teachings here:

https://www.instagram.com/missionsoulignition/

If you liked this conversation, Emily and I did another episode on regulating your nervous system, which is one of my favorite episodes to date. You can listen here:

https://pod.link/1676842511/episode/b80a6394511a8751ba1db2c5c2870fb5

And, to learn more about the communities that Emily and I have created together, you can listen to our Retreat Recap here:

https://pod.link/1676842511/episode/231bf1e8abf878502bf7869878f43dca

Today, I am sharing a few stories that I have been telling that I have decided are no longer serving me. In this episode, I invite you to do the same and really get clear on the impact these stories are having on your current reality. 

BONUS for those of you that have been following my story, this also includes a detailed attic update! 

If you want to dive straight into the meat of this episode and get clearer on the stories that you are telling, you can skip to 20:10 and take what you need! 

You can learn more about The Nest Women's Community here:

https://missionsoulignition.thrivecart.com/the-nest-womens-community/

Can't actually believe I'm posting this but you can check out my attic wishlist here:

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1TJBC65NDHEF6

Today, I am introducing you to a very important man in my life - my 86 year old father.

My dad has lived a full and exciting life and has endless stories to share. In his lifetime, he has seen the world change A LOT. In turn, he has changed and grown, A LOT.  

In this episode, he is sharing little nuggets of wisdom from ALL of his experience.

We touch on some topics that we had never really talked openly about prior to this conversation. We cover everything from being the oldest of 7, understanding generational abuse, meeting your parents' expectations, living with purpose, AND his most recent passion that he is convinced is going to help him live a longer and happier life. 

I hope you enjoy this episode. It feels special to me - like a time capsule that I will cherish forever. 

AND believe it or not, this is the shortened version :) If you want to hear more of my Dad's stories, I am happy to share the full version with you. Just send me a message on Instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/freelysarahheredia/

We hear the phrase protect your energy constantly, but what does that actually mean?? How do we go about doing that?

That is what I am sharing with you today - tangible things that you can do to mangage and protect your energy and why it matters (THE MOST).

Our energy impacts everything in our lives - partiuarly what we are able to call in or achieve. 

Our energy needs to be our top priority, our full time job, if you will. When we recognize that, everything seems to get a little easier.

Side note: Did you know I opened up my Octoer calander for complimentary 30 minute discovery calls? This is an opportunity for you to be heard by someone who truly cares, recieve honest feedback, and determine if additional support would be beneficial for you. You can book here:

https://linktr.ee/freelysarahheredia

Real talk, there will come a time on yourpersonal development journey where you realize that some of the ppl that you care about the most migth not agree with where you are going or might not be ready to come with you. 

Unfortunately, this can leave us questioning our own path or our progress. It's easy to get caught up in what "they" think about us or even to start analyzing the way they choose to live their life vs. the way you are choosing to live your life. 

It ends up being one giant distraction.

Today, we are going to focus on what is in your control (hint: It's you) and how you can keep moving towards your personal growth in confidence. 

P.S. Are we friends on Instagram yet?!?! You can find me here:

https://www.instagram.com/freelysarahheredia/