Emotionally Uncomfortable

"It's amazing how your energy comes back when you fight for it." In this vulnerable solo episode, Heather shares a raw and reflective update on life, leadership, and the lessons she witnessed firsthand at her recent mentor and team retreat. Including what happened when her community stepped into a guided psilocybin experience without her. She opens up about the difference between living in your life versus working on your life, and why emotional independence, energetic alignment, and courageous action are non-negotiable if you want to feel truly alive. 🩶 Why investing in your future requires emotional discomfort 🩶 The power of emotional support systems and why she built her mentorship model around them 🩶 Redefining failure, choosing courage over control, and trusting yourself again This is your reminder that numbing out might feel safe, but aliveness lives on the other side of fear. ******* For those of you who are ready to stop feeling drained, overextended, and out of alignment… join me for a one-on-one Time & Energy Audit, a focused session designed to help high-achieving women uncover what’s draining them, clarify what truly matters, and create a simple plan that fits their life. We’ll pinpoint your biggest time + energy leaks, identify the top areas to focus on for quick momentum, and map out exactly what to let go of so you can reclaim your energy, your time, and your joy. Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate? Book your audit here: https://heatherchauvin.com/audit

What if success didn’t have to look like climbing the ladder or doing it all at once? In this episode, Heather is joined by the founder of The Power Pause and author of The Power Pause, Neha Ruch. Together, they unpack the societal narratives that make ambitious women fear slowing down and why pressing pause doesn’t mean giving up. This is a conversation about reclaiming your agency, reframing ambition, and choosing a life aligned with what really matters. What we cover: 🩶The profound identity shifts that occur when women slow down and redefine success on their own terms. 🩶The emotional, cultural, and psychological work required to release external validation and create more spaciousness. 🩶The rediscovery of personal ambition, especially during seasons of motherhood and major life transitions. About Neha: Neha Ruch is the founder of The Power Pause, the leading platform for ambitious women leaning into family life. A thought leader, influencer, and sought-after speaker focusing on women, work, parenting and identity, Neha’s work at The Power Pause is catalyzing a shift in how society views stay-at-home motherhood. Her USA Today bestseller, "THE POWER PAUSE: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids – and Come Back Stronger Than Ever," published with Putnam in January 2025. Neha lives in Manhattan with her husband, their two children, and their dog Coconut. https://thepowerpause.com https://instagram.com/neha_ruch https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehaleelaruch ******* For those of you who are ready to stop feeling drained, overextended, and out of alignment… join me for a one-on-one Time & Energy Audit, a focused session designed to help high-achieving women uncover what’s draining them, clarify what truly matters, and create a simple plan that fits their life. We’ll pinpoint your biggest time + energy leaks, identify the top areas to focus on for quick momentum, and map out exactly what to let go of so you can reclaim your energy, your time, and your joy. Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate? Book your audit here: https://heatherchauvin.com/audit

In this solo episode, Heather reflects on what she’d do differently as she embarks on a new business venture with time, energy, and sustainability at the center. This isn’t another ‘hustle harder’ talk. It’s a candid conversation about how to build 7 and 8 figure impact without sacrificing your health, your family, or your soul. Whether you’re running a business, raising humans, or both, this episode will challenge the way you’ve been taught to define growth and success. Heather explores: 🩶Why emotional energy not information is the missing link in sustainable business growth 🩶The trap of expensive hobbies disguised as purpose-driven businesses 🩶How radical honesty, energy management, and identity shifts are the true ROI Get ready to reclaim your time, trust yourself more deeply, and redefine what a profitable life actually looks like. ******* For those of you who are ready to stop feeling drained, overextended, and out of alignment… join me for a one-on-one Time & Energy Audit, a focused session designed to help high-achieving women uncover what’s draining them, clarify what truly matters, and create a simple plan that fits their life. We’ll pinpoint your biggest time + energy leaks, identify the top areas to focus on for quick momentum, and map out exactly what to let go of so you can reclaim your energy, your time, and your joy. Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate? Book your audit here: https://heatherchauvin.com/audit

In this episode, Heather sits down with Elise Loehnen, New York Times bestselling author of On Our Best Behavior, to unpack what it really means to break free from the pressure to be “good” and start living from a place of wholeness. Together, they explore how generational and cultural conditioning shapes women’s roles, the emotional cost of over functioning, and how to rewrite the stories we’ve been taught to live by. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the invisible scripts running your life and invites you to stop performing, start feeling, and come home to yourself. What we cover: 🩶Why women are unconsciously conditioned to perform “goodness” (and how it shows up) 🩶The deeper fears and attachments underneath the ‘do-it-all’ identity 🩶How to begin choosing wholeness over goodness—and what makes that so emotionally uncomfortable About Elise Elise Loehnen is the New York Times bestselling author of On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to be Good and the host of the podcast, Pulling the Thread, where she interviews cultural luminaries about the big questions of today, including people like Joy Harjo, John & Julie Gottman, Dr. Gabor Maté, and Esther Perel. In addition to On Our Best Behavior, she is the author of a corresponding workbook—Choosing Wholeness Over Goodness—with coach Courtney Smith (July 2025), and the co-author of True & False Magic, which legendary psychiatrist Phil Stutz. Elise lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Rob, and their sons, Max and Sam.  ***** Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate? Book your audit here: https://heatherchauvin.com/audit For those of you who are ready to stop feeling drained, overextended, and out of alignment… join me for a one-on-one Time & Energy Audit, a focused session designed to help high-achieving women uncover what’s draining them, clarify what truly matters, and create a simple plan that fits their life. We’ll pinpoint your biggest time + energy leaks, identify the top areas to focus on for quick momentum, and map out exactly what to let go of so you can reclaim your energy, your time, and your joy. Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate? Book your audit here: https://heatherchauvin.com/audit

What does it really take to stay connected in marriage while raising a family, running a household, and navigating the emotional ups and downs of everyday life? In this episode, Heather sits down with her husband Bryan for an honest conversation about partnership, communication, and boundaries inside a real relationship. Together, they pull back the curtain on what it looks like to grow individually while still choosing each other daily. In this episode, we talk about: 💛 Why weekly “marriage meetings” can prevent resentment and build connection 💛 How to navigate discomfort and triggers without making your partner the enemy 💛 The role of radical responsibility in keeping love and partnership alive 💛 Why emotional regulation is essential for true intimacy Marriage isn’t about perfection, it’s about choosing to grow together, even when it’s uncomfortable. This episode is an invitation to look at your own relationships, get honest about what’s not working, and start creating the connection you crave. ******* For those of you who are ready to stop feeling drained, overextended, and out of alignment… join me for a one-on-one Time & Energy Audit, a focused session designed to help high-achieving women uncover what’s draining them, clarify what truly matters, and create a simple plan that fits their life. We’ll pinpoint your biggest time + energy leaks, identify the top areas to focus on for quick momentum, and map out exactly what to let go of so you can reclaim your energy, your time, and your joy. Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate? Book your audit here: https://heatherchauvin.com/audit

“She’s so strong.” That’s what people say when a woman holds it all together on the outside but what happens when she’s quietly suffering inside? In this episode, Heather sits down with entrepreneur and mother Lily Walla, the founder + CEO of Auggie, for a conversation about the stories women often don’t tell—the health scares, the quiet fears, the identity crises, and the hidden rage that shapes how we show up as mothers, leaders, and humans. Lily shares how a life-threatening tumor reshaped her sense of self, why she built a parenting community rooted in honesty, and how she’s learning to surrender in seasons of uncertainty. In this episode, we talk about: 🩶 The emotional toll of being the “strong one” through crisis. 🩶 Why storytelling and community are essential for maternal mental health. 🩶 The real reason women are over-functioning—and what healing actually looks like. There comes a point when carrying it all becomes unsustainable. This episode is a call to release the pressure, share your truth, and choose a different way forward. ***** She closed $9,200 in 15 minutes—during soccer practice! That’s what happens when you stop trading time for money and start building strategic, scalable profit. The 90-Day Profit Accelerator is for high-achieving women ready to simplify their business, reclaim their time, and scale without burnout. You’ll get: **Weekly 1:1 coaching **Real-time Voxer support **Custom Profit Roadmap **Emergency breakthrough sessions **Proven systems to turn your brilliance into scalable revenue Start with a $497 Strategic Profit Audit—your first step to clarity, focus, and more freedom. Book your 1:1 now at https://heatherchauvin.com/profit

If you’re feeling the urge to hit the reset button as your family transitions into fall, this episode is for you. Heather is pulling back the curtain on how she’s personally re-evaluating her time, energy, and money boundaries and how you can do the same without guilt, shame, or overwhelm. This isn’t about setting rigid rules or reinventing your whole life from scratch. It’s about refinement, alignment, and real emotional accountability so you can start this season feeling clear and in control. In this episode, Heather walks you through how to: Audit what’s actually working (and not working) in your time, energy, and money habits Distinguish between resistance and misalignment so you stop procrastinating and start taking action Create micro-boundaries that build identity-level change no, “start Monday” energy required If you’re ready to get back in the driver’s seat of your life and move into the new season with clarity and confidence, this one’s a must-listen. Heather also shares powerful journaling prompts, mindset shifts, and the exact coaching frameworks she uses with clients to create real transformation. For those of you who are CRAVING a reset and ready to break free from overwhelm, resentment, the continual exhaustion.... join me for a Cottage Retreat Intensive—four peaceful days designed to help high-achieving women reclaim time, energy, and clarity. We have multiple dates, so find out more and apply at https://heatherchauvin.com/retreat Ready to reclaim your time and energy without adding more to your plate? Yes, please! Then join I have also created the Time Rich Reset—a proven system to help high-achieving women gain back 10+ quality hours a week (that's 520 hours a year, ladies) as well as their ENERGY without having to do more. Make your time work for you. Head to https://heatherchauvin.com/timerich

Shermin Kruse is an author, speaker, and TEDx producer who specializes in helping leaders master resilience and human connection. In a thought-provoking discussion, she explores stoic empathy, emphasizing the importance of emotional boundaries. Shermin shares practical strategies to prevent emotional burnout and offers insights on balancing ambition with vulnerability. They dive into how female leaders navigate emotional responses and discuss the significance of self-regulation in parenting. Learn how embracing discomfort can fuel personal growth and strengthen relationships.

The older your kids get, the more they need you. Not for rides to soccer practice or packed lunches, but for leadership, boundaries, and emotional presence. In this life update, Heather pulls back the curtain on a summer filled with big transitions, personal growth, and hard choices. From her oldest son moving across the country on short notice, to restructuring her business and team, to dialing in her health with more intentional energy management, she’s sharing what’s working, what’s not, and the uncomfortable truths she’s had to face to stay in alignment. Listen in as Heather breaks down: 🩶Why “it gets easier” in parenting is only true if you get better at leading yourself 🩶How she’s handling the emotional reality of launching her oldest into adulthood 🩶The patterns she’s breaking in business and leadership to protect her vision 🩶The physical and mental shifts she’s making to prevent burnout and sustain momentum If you’ve been feeling stagnant, overextended, or stuck in “busy but not better,” this episode is your invitation to look in the mirror, face what you’ve been avoiding, and make one bold change in the next 90 days. For those of you who are CRAVING a reset and ready to break free from overwhelm, resentment, the continual exhaustion.... join me for a Cottage Retreat Intensive—four peaceful days designed to help high-achieving women reclaim time, energy, and clarity. We have multiple dates, so find out more and apply at https://heatherchauvin.com/retreat Ready to reclaim your time and energy without adding more to your plate? Yes, please! Then join I have also created the Time Rich Reset—a proven system to help high-achieving women gain back 10+ quality hours a week (that's 520 hours a year, ladies) as well as their ENERGY without having to do more. Make your time work for you. Head to https://heatherchauvin.com/timerich

What if success doesn’t have to cost you everything? In this weeks episode, Heather sits down with author and entrepreneur Alyson Caffrey to talk about the unseen emotional labor of being "the strong one." From the moment she checked in with clients after giving birth to her first child, Alyson began questioning the cultural narratives that taught her to grind, produce, and prove her worth no matter the cost. Together, they unpack what it really takes to shift out of burnout and into alignment, create systems that support rest, and redefine success on your own terms. In this episode, they discuss: 🩶 The hidden cost of tying your self-worth to productivity 🩶 What it really looks like to rest, recover, and still lead powerfully 🩶 How to grieve old identities while raising your standards If you’re the one everyone leans on but you’re secretly wondering who supports you—this episode will remind you of what you actually deserve. About Alyson Alyson Caffrey is a small business Operations Strategist, Bestselling Author and founder of Operations Agency. Alyson is best known for helping founders escape the bitter day-to-day of running a growing company. Over the last 8 years, Aly and her team have helped streamline the back-end ops for a multitude of brands and using her Operations Simplified™ framework to unleash the power of small teams. She left the board meetings, consulting 8-figure companies on their operations, to serve founders running small businesses. Alyson believes that if she can return fulfilled founders back to their families, she can generate a much larger impact in the world. Alyson is committed to using her experience growing businesses and streamlining operations to help founders (mostly parents) have better relationships with their business. Whether navigating a new baby, managing the chaos with young kids, or simply making sure you’re front row at all the wrestling matches, Alyson helps create businesses that give time back to our family, not the other way around. Alyson is mom to two young sons (yea, it’s crazy) and enjoys spending her time at home with her growing family.   https://instagram.com/alycaffrey/ https://instagram.com/mastermaternityleave/ https://alysoncaffrey.com/handbook/ https://mastermaternityleave.com/workshop/ *** Don't let another summer go by drowning in task lists, and the guilt of snapping at the kids. The Energetic Time Management Membership is where you learn my proven system that has helped high-achieving women gain back 10+ quality hours a week (that's 520 hours a year!) while deepening family connections and recharging without burning out. Maximize the impact of everything you already do. See real results in less than 30 days at a no-brainer price point. Get started at https://heatherchauvin.com/membership/