Illuminate Your Worth with Heather Stewart  We grew up on Disney princesses… and we also grew up on a whole lot of quiet programming about who we’re supposed to be. In this episode, I unpack how those sparkly stories shape our expectations of love, gender roles, and “happily ever after” in ways that leave both women and men confused, resentful, and exhausted. I'm going to talk about why waiting to be rescued keeps you from owning your life, how “nice vs. mean” gets twisted (especially for powerful women), and what actually happens after the credits roll in real relationships. In this episode, I dive into: - How Disney princesses train girls to be sweet, passive, and “rescued” instead of powerful and self-responsible - The pressure on boys to be big, strong saviours (and why many struggle with women who don’t need saving) - Why we label strong, boundaried women as “bitches” or “dragon ladies” - The “evil queen” archetype and what it teaches us about fearing female power - Why your primary happiness has to come from inside you... not from Prince Charming If you’ve ever secretly felt like you were doing relationships “wrong” because they don’t feel like a fairy tale, this conversation will help you see that you’re not broken, you were just programmed. It’s time to write your own story. Want to create some clarity for yourself and unpack your 'bags' - have a complimentary Alignment Activation with me... https://heatherstewart.coach/talk-to-me Illuminate Your Worth – Stop Pretending You’re OK, Start Living Like You Mean It   Author Heather Stewart   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1997615215 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1997615215   ~ More About Illuminate Your Worth with Heather Stewart ~  Meet Your Host – Heather Stewart Transformation Guide. Energy Alchemist. Champion of Your Thriving Life. Heather Stewart is a seasoned Life Coach and the heart behind the Thriving Life Method™—a signature framework blending practical coaching with soul-aligned wellness across six key areas of life. After years in the corporate finance world, Heather answered her own wake-up call and now guides mid-life women (and those on the edge of burnout) back to their true selves. Her approach is both gentle and powerful—combining intuitive insight with actionable clarity. She believes that transformation doesn’t require you to burn it all down—just to turn inward, tune into your truth, and start living on purpose. 🌕 A lifelong learner, she brings together coaching, creativity, Human Design, and energy work into a holistic experience of empowerment. Heather’s clients call her a “calm, clear guide” who makes the impossible feel totally do-able. Her mission? To help you create a life that feels like you—because that’s where the magic lives. ✨ You’re not here to play small. You’re here to Illuminate Your Worth. https://heatherstewart.coach/ [email protected] To get more of Illuminate Your Worth – Heather Stewart, be sure to visit the archives page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/illuminate-your-worth-heather-stewart/