Emotionally Uncomfortable

“Life is to be lived, not controlled; and humanity is won by continuing to play in face of certain defeat.” - Ralph Ellison In this episode, I talk about: Learning to trust yourself and learning to trust that your desires matter  The importance of meeting our desires in a sustainable way, not in a way that will exhaust us or cause burnout   Assessing our willingness to take a risk to pursue our desires and the value of "acting as if" Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_  Find out more about the coaching OPEN HOUSE here heatherchauvin.com/join  Take the ENERGY FINDER Quiz: heatherchauvin.com/lifequiz  Be sure to check out the Empowering Her Podcast  For your own AG1 supply, visit: athleticgreens.com/eu

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” - Jim Ryun In this episode, I talk about: Defining how you want to feel and allowing this to be your guide for cultivating the habits you need to create those feelings  How to stick to your goals without giving up and letting go of perfection The simple ways to navigate the distractions (that will inevitably occur) and stay on track Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_  Find out more about the coaching OPEN HOUSE here heatherchauvin.com/join 

“When you get your “Who am I?” question right, all the “What should I do?” questions tend to take care of themselves.” - Richard Rohr  In this episode, Jessica shares her perspective and highlights: The importance of learning to trust yourself and learning the difference between fear and what we know to be true The value of doing the "inner work" and realizing that our most important job is getting to know ourselves, to develop our skill of intuition  Identifying self-trust and learning to access and lead from that place to achieve alignment  On October 25, 2011, while on a routine field mission in Somalia, working as the Education Advisor for her non-governmental organization, Jessica was abducted at gunpoint and held for ransom by a group of Somali pirates for 93 days. Forced to live outdoors in deplorable conditions, starved, and terrorized by more than two dozen gangsters, Jessica’s health steadily deteriorated until, by order of President Obama, she was rescued by the elite SEAL Team VI on January 25, 2012. Jessica’s ordeal is detailed in her New York Times bestselling book, Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team Six. Jessica has been named one of the ‘150 Women Who will Shake the World’ by Newsweek, and her story was the most highly viewed 60 Minutes episode to air, to date. Jessica is a highly sought-after inspirational speaker and her TEDx Pearl Street talk, ‘Change is Your Proof of Life’ has been the foundation for which she travels the world, inspiring audiences to access their resilience by identifying their own autonomy and choice in the middle of their own life-changing event. And in her free time, Jessica can be found hiking mountains worldwide with her husband and two kids. To learn more about Jessica go to jessbuchanan.com and follow her on Instagram @jessicacbuchanan. Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_  Find out more about the coaching OPEN HOUSE here heatherchauvin.com/join  For your own AG1 supply, visit: athleticgreens.com/eu

“You can have it all, just not all at once.” - Oprah Winfrey In this episode, I talk about: Defining fulfillment not as something we gain from our work or personal life, but instead as how you feel, and how you treat yourself outside of the roles you play How to avoid burnout yourself, but also how to help your team stay healthy and happy Identifying and setting realistic goals, creating a supportive work environment, and managing emotional triggers at work or with your team Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_  Find out more about the coaching OPEN HOUSE here heatherchauvin.com/join 

“Parenthood…It’s about guiding the next generation, and forgiving the last.” - Peter Krause In this episode, I talk about: Observing what a child's motivation stems from, what is their "currency" (their wants and desires), and leveraging these to create connection  Discussing the grieving and inner work that we as parents need to do as our child grows  Remembering to ask yourself - are you the adult you needed at your child's age? Being able to direct your attention to your child's positive capabilities and traits, instead of trying to "fix" or focusing on what's "wrong" with your child   Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_  Find out more about the coaching OPEN HOUSE here heatherchauvin.com/join 

“Growth and comfort do not coexist.” -Ginni Rometty In this episode, I talk about: Real-life situations and practical examples of how new habits can be implemented that align with who you want to be  Being able to identify the phase or the "season" that you are in and acting in alignment with creating change or working on refinement and consistency  Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_  Find out more about the coaching OPEN HOUSE here heatherchauvin.com/join  For your own AG1 supply, visit: athleticgreens.com/eu

“You want to be the pebble in the pond that creates the ripple for change.” - Tim Cook In this episode, Miki shares her perspective and highlights: The importance of allocating your resources to what matters to you the most  The future of entrepreneurship as social entrepreneurship and what that looks like  Miki Agrawal is a social entrepreneur who uses creativity and disruptive innovation to challenge the status quo and change culture. Agrawal is the founder of multiple successful companies including WILD (gluten-free NYC-based pizzeria chain), THINX (sustainable women’s period underwear on a mission to provide hygiene products to women across the world), and her newest venture, TUSHY (bidet attachments easily affixed to most toilets). Find out more about Miki at mikiagrawal.com Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_  Find out more about the coaching OPEN HOUSE here heatherchauvin.com/join 

"Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands.” -  Anne Frank In this episode, I talk about: Understanding the fundamental shift in your role from leading a child to co-creating with that child as they become teens and beyond The value of active listening in improving communication in all our relationships  Exploring how learning to be present can allow us to move away from reactivity  Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_  Find out more about Your Next Level Year program here heatherchauvin.com/join  Take the ENERGY FINDER Quiz: heatherchauvin.com/lifequiz For your own AG1 supply, visit: athleticgreens.com/eu

"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” -  Lao-Tzu In this episode, I talk about: Acknowledging that resistance will arise daily when creating shifts in identity  Understanding that we are attached to a "familiar" version of ourselves, making change difficult  Making progress through the daily decisions and small habits you implement Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_  Find out more about Your Next Level Year program here heatherchauvin.com/join  Take the ENERGY FINDER Quiz: heatherchauvin.com/lifequiz For your own AG1 supply, visit: athleticgreens.com/eu

"Being a healthy woman isn’t about getting on a scale or measuring your waistline. We need to start focusing on what matters — on how we feel, and how we feel about ourselves." - Michelle Obama In this episode, Sawyer shares her perspective and highlights: The importance of moving away from an outdated "diet culture" and instead learning how to nourish our bodies Looking deeper into body image and the influencing factors that affect how we perceive ourselves today Questioning cultural perspectives that have influenced the way women exercise and eat Sawyer is the president and head coach at The Shred Shop. She is on a mission to make already strong men and women stronger. Physically, mentally and emotionally. Find out more about working with her and her team by visiting shredshop.ca or on IG @shredshop.inc  Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_  Find out if the Mastery Business program is the next step for your business: heatherchauvin.com/business  Take the ENERGY FINDER Quiz: heatherchauvin.com/lifequiz