To celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Heather Avis is joining Jessica for an incredible conversation about inclusion and advocacy.

Heather is not only an Instagram star and mom to three adopted kids—two with Down Syndrome— but she has made it her mission to introduce the world to the unique gifts of those pushed to the edges of society. This is an episode that will leave you inspired and saying to everyone, "Hi! What's your name?"

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-Order Heather's new book, Scoot Over and Make Some Room, today!

- Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!

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How many of us have looked in the mirror and said things we'd never say to another person? This is the reality for so many of us who struggle, deeply, with simply accepting our body - let alone loving it. Today, Jessica and Hillary have a deeply personal and practical conversation about body image, raising healthy daughters, and re-framing our internal monologue to be one of health and love.

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- All of Hillary's writing, podcasting, and speaking can be found here.

- Head to Jessica Honegger's for info on her book, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more!

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As an author, speaker, spiritual director, retreat guide and yoga instructor, Phileena Heuertz is passionate about spirituality and making the world a better place.

Today we're spending time with Phileena in considering what really grounds us. So take a break and listen to Jessica and Phileena as they share their own journey of "contemplative spirituality."

And you listen, be sure to check out the recent Going Scared episode featuring Phileena’s husband Chris Heuertz, author of the popular book The Sacred Enneagram.

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- Check out The Gravity Center, and keep up with Phileena's work.

- Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, her Courage Quiz, and more!

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It's important that we talk about anxiety and depression. Because in one form or another, we're all on the journey of better mental health and searching for renewal. Yet the "fix" for our symptoms isn't always clear, and often we feel alone in the struggle.

Today, long-time friends Rebekah and Jessica take us through their own stories and give practical advice. We hope the honesty of this conversation is helpful for your life and story!

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- Order Rebekah's new book!

- Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, her Courage Quiz, and more!

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What if you took every business and life lesson you've ever learned and tossed it out the window - would you be crazy? Suzy Batiz doesn't think so. Forged by a life marked with struggle, innovation, and bravery, Suzy challenges what it means to be content and how we can be fulfilled - now.

Today, Jessica sits down with Suzy who bravely shares the story of her life and how she's re-framing entrepreneurship.

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- Keep up with the incredible Suzy Batiz!

- Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, her Courage Quiz, and more!

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There are two things you're going to notice about Simon Bailey. First, his laugh - it's the best! And second, his unwavering belief that for people to build the future they're hoping for, they must be fearless.

Today, Jessica and Simon have a really fascinating and wide-ranging conversation on attitude, relationships, divorce, and going scared!

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- Keep up with Simon's speaking, writing, and teaching.

- Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, her Courage Quiz, and more!

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Most people know Heather Land from her viral and hilarious "I Ain't Doin' It" videos. But what may surprise you is Heather's journey and her decision to be bold in the midst of a crazy upheaval in her life.

Today, Heather and Jessica get deep into what it's like becoming famous, life after home school, and the aftermath of addiction.

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- More on Heather's live appearences, writing, and videos.

- Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, her Courage Quiz, and more!

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How does a promising tech. wiz go from surviving alone in the wilderness (for a long time!) to starting the incredible children's book company, Literati? Well, her story and her path will surprise you and give you the courage to do things you've never done before.

Today, Jessica and Jessica sit down in the Noonday office to discuss life, courage, entrepreneurship, and - wait for it - fishing!

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- Take your kids on a reading adventure with Literati. 

- Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, her Courage Quiz, and more!

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After a brief summer break, Going Scared is back and better than ever! And what better way to kick off our new season than with the fabulous Lauren Scruggs Kennedy. Lauren is a celebrated lifestyle blogger, advocate for individuals with limb differences, and non-stop, high-energy entrepreneur. You're going to love her.

Today, Lauren shares her amazing journey with Jessica and inspires all of us to live lives of bravery and purpose!

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- Keep up with Lauren!

- Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, her Courage Quiz, and more!

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We all know that choosing to be content with what we have is the better way to live. Yet so often we find ourselves thinking, “If only I could afford that, or weighed that much, or had this kind of marriage - my life would be so much better.” So many of us struggle with contentment, which is why Jessica’s conversation with Rachel Cruze is so important.

Rachel is the bestselling author of The Contentment Journal, a 90-day journey towards contentment. Today, Rachel gives us some really practical knowledge about loving the life you have, and not someone else's. And as a bonus, we’ll get some insider knowledge about what it was like growing up the home of famed financial guru, Dave Ramsey. 

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- For more on Rachel's writing, speaking, and podcast, head here!

- Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, her Courage Quiz, and more!

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