
Emotionally Uncomfortable
All external pressure is off ladies! It’s time to listen to the inner pull. Mastering the art of knowing when to slow down and breathe vs. when to take action. It's time we value our desires. See your value. Own it. Communicate it. It’s time to become wildly #emotionallyuncomfortable
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Apr 23, 2025 • 32min
1207: Trust Your Intuition: How Shannon Jenkins Transformed Crisis into Purpose
Have you ever experienced a moment of clarity that completely shifted your life's direction? In this powerful episode, Shannon Jenkins shares her journey from surviving a toxic relationship to creating a thriving business helping others find their authentic voice and overcome the fear of public speaking. Whether you're navigating a major life transition, struggling to find your authentic voice, or simply feeling the call to trust your intuition more deeply, this conversation offers practical wisdom for moving forward with courage. Listen in as Heather and Shannon explore: 🩶 How learning to trust your instincts requires first getting quiet enough to hear your inner whispers 🩶 Why authenticity is so challenging yet so crucial for effective communication and leadership 🩶 The evolutionary importance of storytelling and why it creates deeper connections than facts alone 🩶 The delicate balance between stretching your comfort zone and avoiding panic As Maya Angelou wisely said, "Courage is the most important virtue because without it, you cannot practice anything else consistently." Discover how to cultivate that courage, even when facing uncertainty, by taking small steps, building support networks, and honoring your innate desire for both connection and growth. ********************** Shannon Jenkins is a storytelling expert, public speaking coach, and host of the top 5% global podcast RESONATE. She has worked with many executives at Fortune 500 companies like Google and Nestle to deliver inspiring & impactful presentations. Now, Shannon specializes in helping digital entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants to craft stories that deeply resonate with their audiences, build authentic personal brands, and scale their businesses with strategic systems. https://www.instagram.com/shannonjenkins.co/ https://www.shannonjenkins.co/ 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

Apr 16, 2025 • 25min
1206: [LIFE UPDATE] Choosing Joy When The World Feels Broken
How to Fight Like Hell to Feel Alive in a World That Keeps Telling You To Stay Broken. Expose the Cultural Gaslighting: that tells women they’re “too much” for wanting more—when in reality, they’re just waking up to their power. Redefine the Fight: how to pursue what sets your soul on fire without falling into burnout, guilt, or performative productivity. Claim Your Aliveness Out Loud in a world that benefits from your silence—what it really means to live fully, fiercely, and unapologetically awake. 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

Apr 14, 2025 • 38min
1205: [CASE STUDY] Climbing the Inner Mountain: What Fear, Nature & Seasons Teach Us About Emotional Freedom with Morgan Ruff
Join Morgan Ruff, a coach and wilderness adventurer, as she dives into the transformative power of fear and nature. She discusses how rock climbing serves as a metaphor for emotional growth, highlighting the importance of self-trust. Listeners will explore the cyclical nature of life’s challenges and learn to embrace personal evolution through seasonal changes. Morgan emphasizes the strength found in facing fears and the connection between mindfulness, preparation, and achieving emotional freedom. Perfect for those ready to overcome overwhelm and reclaim their energy!

Apr 9, 2025 • 38min
1204: Productivity Beyond Hacks: Breaking Free from Just-in-Time Living With Megan Sumrell
"I didn't realize my life had gotten to a point where I couldn't even answer a simple question of what I do for fun." Discover the wake-up call that transformed Megan Sumrell's relationship with time—and how it can change yours too. Heather sits down with Megan Sumrell—time management expert and creator of The Pink Bee planning system—to unpack why traditional productivity advice fails women, especially mothers, and what actually works instead. Listen in as Heather and Megan discuss: **Why the "must be nice" reaction to others' success hides what we truly want for ourselves **The connection between time, energy, and financial resources—and why you can't address one without the others **Why being honest about outsourcing and support is crucial for authentic conversations about productivity Whether you're feeling trapped by your to-do list, curious about creating more time wealth, or tired of "hot mess express" culture, this episode offers practical wisdom for reclaiming your time and energy on your own terms. Megan Sumrell is a former corporate executive turned entrepreneur. As a business owner, mom, and wife, she knows exactly how hard it is to juggle #allthethings while still maintaining your own sense of self and purpose. As the CEO and Founder of The Pink Bee, she took her 20+ year career in systems and processes and applied it to all things time management, organization and productivity. She is the creator of the TOP Program and TOP Planner, the #1 Time Management System for Women. Website: www.thepinkbee.com Podcast: https://www.megansumrell.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megansumrell/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msumrel Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_ For those of you that 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 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 haveing to 'do more'. Make your time work for you. Head to heatherchauvin.com/timerich

Apr 4, 2025 • 1h 1min
1203: Psilocybin, Plant Medicine, Psychedelics: A Journey Into Surrender & Emotional Freedom with Eddy Tony
What if the freedom you’re craving isn’t on the other side of doing more—but of letting go in a way you never have before? In this deeply personal episode, Heather sits down with ceremonial guide and psychedelic facilitator Eddy Tony, the man who held space for her own ceremonies. Heather opens up about why she was initially resistant to psychedelic work, how it found her anyway, and what it revealed that traditional personal development practices never could. Eddy shares his own emotional “dark night of the soul” and how it led him from party culture and burnout to becoming a sought-after guide for transformational healing. Together, they dive into what it actually takes to surrender, the difference between desperation and readiness, and why true leadership requires emotional discomfort. In this episode, Heather and Eddy explore: *How to approach psychedelic work responsibly—and how to know if it’s aligned *Why “bad trips” are not actually bad but incredible reflective opportunities *The energetic boundary tools Eddy uses to hold space for deep transformation *The identity shift that happens when you stop outsourcing your healing Healing isn’t always logical. Sometimes the most powerful growth happens when you stop managing everything—and trust the deeper work to unfold. Eddy Tony grew up near London, Ontario, in a home influenced by both Catholicism, through his mother, and Buddhism, through his father. As the eldest of three, he developed a deep curiosity about life’s big questions but drifted from faith in his twenties. For a decade, he owned a Thai restaurant and a gay nightclub. However, a personal health and lifestyle crisis became a turning point, leading him into the wellness industry and inspiring him to open a boutique fitness studio. As a coach, he witnessed remarkable transformations in his clients. However, the tragic loss of his youngest brother, who fell 17 stories to his death, compelled him to reconnect with his spirituality and explore his inner world more deeply. Eddy embarked on a 2.5-year healing sabbatical, studying Eastern Medicine and Indigenous healing practices. In 2019, he established a private home practice in Toronto, offering an urban retreat that supports individuals through mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical challenges. His journey has been guided by passion and purpose, and he considers it a true blessing to do this work. Eddy looks forward to supporting those who seek healing and transformation. Follow Eddy on Instagram @eddytony and visit www.eddytony.com Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_ For those of you that 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 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 haveing to 'do more'. Make your time work for you. Head to heatherchauvin.com/timerich

Mar 26, 2025 • 30min
1202: "How To Have Uncomfortable Conversations"
If you’ve been avoiding uncomfortable conversations because you’re afraid of rocking the boat, this episode is a gentle kick in the butt to stop leaking your energy and start speaking up. Heather is pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest energy leaks she sees in the lives of high-achieving women: avoiding uncomfortable conversations. In this episode, Heather walks you through how she handles tough talks with her husband, kids, and team—without spiraling into conflict, guilt, or emotional shutdown. Listen in as Heather shares: Why avoiding conflict drains your energy (and the shift you'll see as soon as you begin to embrace discomfort) The exact script Heather uses to start hard conversations with calm and clarity The Resentment List exercise that shows you exactly where your energy is leaking You don’t need to fear hard conversations. Boundaries aren’t walls—they’re doors to deeper connection, clarity, and freedom. Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_ Struggling to support your neurodivergent teen or young adult? In just 21 days, you can learn proven emotional intelligence tools to help your child thrive while building your confidence as a parent—visit heatherchauvin.com/join to get started! 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 haveing to 'do more'. Make your time work for you. Head to heatherchauvin.com/timerich

Mar 19, 2025 • 31min
1201: "The Motherhood ‘Should' Scam: Breaking Free from Guilt & Overwhelm with Zoe Blaskey"
Motherhood comes with a rulebook we never agreed to—a list of "shoulds" that tell us how to parent, sacrifice, and ignore our own needs. It's time to break the rules. In this episode, Heather sits down with Zoe Blaskey, founder of Motherkind, to challenge the outdated expectations that leave mothers stuck in guilt, burnout, and self-sacrifice. If you've ever felt like you’re losing yourself in motherhood or struggling to balance who you are with who the world expects you to be, this conversation is for you. Listen up as Heather and Zoe dive into: What the "should" scam is—and why it keeps moms stuck in guilt & exhaustion The real reason self-care feels like another to-do list (and what to do instead) How to set boundaries without guilt—even when it feels uncomfortable Why emotional intelligence and self-compassion change the way you parent Start reclaiming your version of motherhood. Rewrite the motherhood rulebook on your own terms—without the guilt. Zoe Blaskey is the founder of Motherkind, a transformational coach, and author of the Sunday Times bestseller Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations. She hosts the acclaimed Motherkind podcast, one of the UK’s top family podcasts with 5 million downloads, featuring experts like Dr. Becky Kennedy and Dr. Gabor Maté. A regular media contributor, Zoe has been featured in Psychologies, The Times, Goop, and more, and collaborates with brands like Meta, Calm, and Sweaty Betty. She lives in Dorset with her husband and two daughters. Follow her on Instagram @zoeblaskey and check out motherkind.co Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_ For those of you that 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 mutiple dates, so find out more and apply at 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 haveing to 'do more'. Make your time work for you. Head to heatherchauvin.com/timerich

Mar 18, 2025 • 34min
1200: [Client Case Study] "Parenting as a Mirror for Personal Transformation, Navigating Triggers and Emotional Boundaries with Leone Patterson"
In this incredibly inspiring episode, I sit down with Leone, a former Olympic athlete turned fearless adventurer, to explore the raw experience of confronting fear and stepping into self-leadership. We identify the parallels between elite sports, leadership, parenting, and personal growth (yep, they are all related)—booting emotional resilience, learning to turst your intuition, and setting boundaries that align with your values. In this episode, Leone and I share: Why fear is a necessary part of growth—and how to move through it How to shift from external validation to internal fulfillment The art of self-leadership and trusting yourself in high-stakes moments Parenting as a mirror for personal transformation—navigating triggers and emotional boundaries The power of being in a supportive community—why surrounding yourself with like-minded women changes everything Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_ For those of you that 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 mutiple dates, so find out more and apply at 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 haveing to 'do more'. Make your time work for you. Head to heatherchauvin.com/timerich

Mar 12, 2025 • 36min
1199: "Evolve or Die: Redefining Identity in Business and Life with Veronica Romney"
Are you holding onto an outdated identity that’s keeping you stuck? Whether in life or business, evolving your identity is essential to staying aligned, resilient, and successful. In this episode, I’m joined by Veronica Romney, marketing expert, visionary leader, and author of Identity Marketing, to explore the concept of identity—how it shapes us, drives us, and sometimes holds us back. Together, we dive into: Why trust—both with yourself and others—is the foundation of marketing, sales, and human connection What it means to “become” rather than “achieve” in today’s fast-paced, distrusting world Why consumers are more skeptical than ever—and how brands can ethically build lasting trust This episode is a wake-up call to examine your identity, let go of what’s no longer serving you, and step into a version of yourself (and your business!) that’s aligned with your values and goals. My guest Veronica Romney is a certified master marketer, international keynote speaker, podcast host, and author with over 17 years of experience helping elite brands transform their marketing strategies. A former Speaker and Trainer for Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi, Chief of Staff at BossBabe, and Director of Marketing Suite Products for a $2B software company, she’s seen the marketing industry evolve from every angle. Veronica’s mission is to empower marketing teams to achieve record-breaking results while reigniting their passion for their work. Veronica's NEW book "Identity Marketing", looks at the deeper psychological components of marketing. It's not just about your client purchasing something —it's about creating identities; give them something to be, not just something to buy. Find out more and BUY her book here - identitymarketingbook.com Follow her on IG @vromney and connect with her on LinkedIn at @vromney For those of you that 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 mutiple dates, so find out more and apply at 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 haveing to 'do more'. Make your time work for you. Head to heatherchauvin.com/timerich

Mar 5, 2025 • 43min
1198: "The Truth About Cash Flow: Becoming Financially Resourced in Life and Business"
What does it mean to be cash flow rich? I’m diving into how you can manage your time, energy, and money to create a life and business that feel abundant and secure. From living paycheck to paycheck to building a multi-seven-figure business, I learned to master the art of financial, energetic, and time management. In this episode, I’m diving into HOW I do it by sharing: Why managing cash flow is just like managing your time and energy Practical steps to implement Profit First and create clarity in your finances How emotional discomfort plays a critical role in financial growth The power of prioritization: what you value is where you invest your resources If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by finances or wondered how to create more time, energy, and money in your life, this episode is the next step to your next-level. Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_ Feeling overwhelmed and ready to take your life back? Join my live Time Rich Reset—a four-day intensive where I’ll coach you through reclaiming your time, energy, and the story you actually want to live. Head to heatherchauvin.com/timerich to start your transformation! Tired of being tired? Stop just surviving. Learn what it takes to thrive with the Aligned Life Quiz. Take the quiz at: heatherchauvin.com/lifequiz
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