Cathy Heller on How Do You Find Your Life’s Passion EP 149

Jun 14, 2022

Cathy Heller, podcast host, author, and former singer-songwriter who helped millions find creative careers. She talks about discovering purpose through empathy and reframing goals. She shares how setbacks led to songwriting pivots and building a podcast that connects deeply. The conversation explores intention, abundance, and using authenticity to move people into who they want to be.

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Childhood As Early Therapy

Cathy Heller recounts becoming her parents' therapist at age five and mediating adult conflicts in the home.
That early role taught her empathy and fueled her mission to help others find fulfillment.

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Fulfillment Over Compromise

Witnessing her mother's unfulfilled life became a cautionary tale that shaped Cathy Heller's values.
She decided to live in integrity and prove you can have both a family and a dream.

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From Record Deals To Song Licensing

Cathy describes moving to LA, signing record deals, getting dropped, then pivoting to writing music for TV and commercials.
Licensing songs paid well and freed her from unhappy day jobs while allowing family life.

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Childhood as a Five-Year Therapist

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Witnessing Unfulfillment and Seeking Meaning

07:02 • 4min

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Belief in Assigned Gifts and Purpose

10:59 • 13min

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Music Career Setbacks to Songwriting Pivot

24:21 • 4min

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Asking a New Question Changed Everything

28:33 • 4min

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From Teaching Music to Starting a Podcast

32:37 • 55sec

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Podcast Growth Through Authentic Connection

33:32 • 5min

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Intention Creates the Effect

38:33 • 6min

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You Get What You Are, Not What You Want

44:11 • 4min

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Empathy as the Missing Ingredient

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Abundance, The Inner Path to Wealth

The Inner Path to Wealth

Deepak Chopra

Deepak Chopra's "Abundance: The Inner Path to Wealth" explores the concept of abundance beyond material wealth. Chopra argues that true abundance stems from inner peace and spiritual fulfillment. The book delves into the principles of quantum physics and consciousness, suggesting that our thoughts and beliefs shape our reality. He encourages readers to cultivate gratitude, mindfulness, and a sense of interconnectedness to unlock their potential for abundance. Ultimately, the book aims to guide readers toward a life of purpose, joy, and lasting fulfillment.

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The Secret Life of Puppets

Victoria Nelson

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The Four Agreements

A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom

Don Miguel Ruiz

The Four Agreements is a self-help book that provides a practical guide to personal freedom based on ancient Toltec wisdom. The book introduces four simple yet powerful agreements: Be impeccable with your word, Don’t take anything personally, Don’t make assumptions, and Always do your best. These agreements are designed to help readers break free from self-limiting beliefs, avoid unnecessary suffering, and achieve a happier and more fulfilling life. The book has been widely acclaimed and has become a New York Times bestseller for over a decade, translated into 53 languages worldwide.

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Don't Keep Your Day Job

How to Turn Your Passion into Your Career

Cathy Heller

This book, based on Cathy Heller's popular podcast, encourages readers to find more purpose in their lives and make an impact by doing what they love. It includes inspirational stories from people in Heller's community who have taken control of their life's journey, offering advice on how to find the work you’re meant to do, grow your business, and build an abundant life. The book emphasizes the importance of empathy, mindset shifts, and taking actionable steps towards a more purposeful career.

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Cathy Heller (@cathy.heller) is a bundle of inspiration and energy. She hosts the popular podcast The Cathy Heller Show, which has over 30 million downloads. She has interviewed everyone from Tony Robbins to Deepak Chopra to Malcolm Gladwell. You may also know her as the author of the bestselling book, Don't Keep Your Day Job, or from her reputation as a singer-songwriter where her career began. When she's not teaching or interviewing amazing guests, you can find Cathy playing with her three little girls, writing books, songwriting for tv shows and commercials, or enjoying a moment with friends.

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What I discuss with Cathy Heller

In this episode, Cathy Heller joins us to discuss how do you find your life's passion. Cathy believes it's all about how many people you can move into who they really want to be and how many people you can help raise.

0:00 Announcements
2:10 Introducing Cathy Heller
3:33 Life as a 5-year-old therapist
10:29 Why happiness is an inside job
14:07 Why we protect ourselves from danger
18:44 Lessons from Tony Robbins and Marianne Williamson
23:04 How we can become a faucet of wellbeing and fulfillment
34:08 The importance of fulfillment and living the dream
36:14 Why it's the intention that creates the effect
42:18 We never get what we want. We get what we are.
47:53 Why we live in an empathy deficit
53:56 Wrap-Up and Synthesis

Where you can find Cathy Heller:

* Website: https://www.dontkeepyourdayjob.com/

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathy.heller/

* Podcast: https://www.dontkeepyourdayjob.com/podcast

* Twitter: https://twitter.com/cathyheller

* Cathy Heller's interview with Deepak Chopra: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deepak-chopra-on-abundance-the-inner-path-to-wealth/id1191831035?i=1000552794535Deepak Chopra:

* Cathy Heller's interview with Gabby Bernstein: https://www.cathyheller.com/2022/02/gabby-bernstein-on-how-to-heal-have-happy-days/Gabby Bernstein:

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* My interview with Dr. Scott Sherr: https://passionstruck.com/dr-scott-sherr-integrative-approach/

* My interview with Sarah Fay: https://passionstruck.com/sarah-fay-pathological/

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* My solo episode on why micro choices matter: https://passionstruck.com/why-your-micro-choices-determine-your-life/

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