Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan

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Confidence Classic: Stop Chasing Perfect and Start Living with Purpose with Mark Manson Jan 21, 2026

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What if the pressure to be “special” is actually what’s keeping you stuck? In this episode, I sit down with bestselling author Mark Manson to talk about why success doesn’t cure anxiety, how your ego fights change, and why transformation feels long before it feels empowering. Mark shares the thinking behind The Subtle Art of Not Giving an F-bomb documentary, the personal stories that shaped it, and why realizing you’re not unique in your struggles is actually liberating. Get ready to stop chasing perfection, release the pressure to be extraordinary, and find freedom in being human.

In This Episode You Will Learn

Why realizing you’re NOT SPECIAL can actually set you FREE.
Why GROWTH feels UNCOMFORTABLE and why that’s a GOOD sign.
How to stop tying your WORTH to OUTCOMES.
How to break PATTERNS that keep repeating in relationships and work.
How to LET GO of labels that trap your identity.
Why AVOIDING PAIN creates more PROBLEMS than it solves.
How to stop chasing PERFECT and start living with PURPOSE.
Why confronting MORTALITY clarifies what actually matters.

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Confidence Classic: Dream It, Bet On It, Build It with Candace Nelson, Founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes Jan 20, 2026

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What if the thing that feels like your biggest setback is actually the doorway to your purpose? In this episode, I sit down with Sprinkles Founder, Candace Nelson, to talk about how alignment, intention, and a bigger WHY fueled everything from launching the world’s first cupcake bakery to creating the iconic Cupcake ATM. She also breaks down the mindset behind her new book, Sweet Success, offering a roadmap for anyone who feels stuck, burned out, or unsure of their next move. Get ready to rethink failure, and reconnect with what lights you up.

In This Episode You Will Learn

Why ALIGNMENT is the accelerator behind sustainable success.
How getting FIRED can become the catalyst for your greatest work.
Why following “BREADCRUMBS” beats trying to see the whole path.
How one BELIEVER can change the trajectory of your life.
The difference between DREAMERS and DOERS.
Why “CRAZY IDEAS” are often future revenue streams.
How to reframe IMPOSTER SYNDROME as proof you’re growing.

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Confidence Classic: Awaken Your Highest Self & Reclaim Your Mind with Michael Beckwith Jan 14, 2026

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What if the life you’re living right now is only a tiny sliver of what’s actually possible? In this powerful episode, I sit down with spiritual trailblazer Michael Beckwith to talk about what it means to awaken your consciousness and reclaim your mind. Michael shares his extraordinary awakening experience and breaks down spiritual practices you can use to shift your mindset, elevate your vibration, and step into your highest potential. Tune in to learn how to release fear-based thinking, stop letting the media hijack your mind, and tap into the infinite possibilities that already exist for you.

In This Episode You Will Learn

What it means to wake up spiritually.
How meditation changes your brain chemistry and emotional state.
The difference between begging prayers and affirmative prayer.
Why your consciousness shapes your reality.
How to raise your vibration when you feel stuck in fear.
Why gratitude instantly shifts your perception.
How collective energy transforms entire communities.

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Confidence Classic: The Mindset Shifts That Create REAL Wealth with Chris Harder Jan 13, 2026

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Success isn’t about grinding harder, it’s about shifting how you think, who you surround yourself with, and how you show up every single day. In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and podcast host Chris Harder to talk about the mindset shifts that completely transformed his life after losing everything during the 2008 recession. Chris shares how being fired became his greatest gift, the financial rules he and his wife now live by, and why multiple income streams are no longer optional. We dive deep into the connection between spirituality and success, the power of small daily habits, and why generosity is one of the fastest paths to abundance. Get ready to reframe your relationship with money, confidence, and purpose.

In This Episode You Will Learn

How to SHIFT your perspective after a major setback.
Why multiple income streams are a MUST in today’s economy.
The DAILY habits that create BIG long-term results.
How spirituality directly impacts SUCCESS and abundance.
Why forced pivots can become your GREATEST breakthroughs.
How to stop operating from fear and start taking CONTROL.
Morning mantra to reprogram your MINDSET.

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Confidence Classic: Build Confidence on Camera and Grow Your Business with Kim Rittberg Jan 07, 2026

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Confidence isn’t about being polished, it’s about being believable. In this episode, I sit down with Kim Rittberg, a former media executive turned content strategist, to break down why video feels so intimidating and how to use it anyway to grow your business, build trust, and stand out online. We talk about why the camera triggers self-doubt even in high performers, how to stop overthinking your content, and why your STORY matters more than perfect delivery. Kim shares frameworks to help you get comfortable on camera, clarify your message, and turn content into connection without feeling salesy or fake. Get ready to stop overthinking the camera and start using your voice, story, and expertise to grow.

In This Episode You Will Learn

How to build CONFIDENCE on camera without being perfect.
The mindset shifts that CALM NERVES before hitting record.
How to create VIDEO CONTENT with a clear business purpose.
The MESSAGE framework that makes content easier to plan.
Why STORYTELLING builds trust faster than selling.
How to turn one piece of content into multiple ASSETS across platforms.
How to choose the RIGHT platforms instead of trying to be everywhere.

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Learn more about Kim Rittberg HERE
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Confidence Classic: The 4 Phases of Change That Shape Your Next Level with Jason Feifer Jan 06, 2026

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Change doesn’t knock politely. It shows up fast, disrupts your identity, and forces you to question what’s next even when you thought you’d finally “made it.” In this episode, I sit down with Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine to break down why change feels so destabilizing and how to move through it without panic, paralysis, or clinging to the past. Jason shares the 4 phases everyone experiences during change, why panic is normal (even for high performers), and how to reframe disruption as opportunity instead of loss. Get ready to stop fearing change and start building for tomorrow.

In This Episode You Will Learn

Why PANIC is the first (and normal) response to change.
The 4 phases of CHANGE and how to move through them faster.
How to reframe CHANGE as gain instead of loss.
Questions that help you regain CONTROL during uncertainty.
How to separate your IDENTITY from your title, role, or output.
How to define WHO you are in a way that can’t be taken away.
How to reframe failure as DATA instead of a dead end.

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Get your copy of Jason’s book Build for Tomorrow HERE
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Confidence Classic: Finding Joy In the Journey to Turn Ordinary Moments Into Unlimited Possibility with Kelley Tyan Dec 31, 2025

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Life rarely unfolds the way we expect, and that’s exactly where the MAGIC lives. In this episode, Kelley Tyan and I talk about what happens when people change for the better, how forgiveness frees you more than anyone else, and why staying OPEN to possibility can shift everything even after years of tension, unanswered questions, or unmet expectations. We also dive into faith versus religion, the power of environment on your mindset, how to handle uncomfortable conversations with grace, and why the people you surround yourself with shape what you believe is possible. Get ready to see how openness, forgiveness, and faith can turn ordinary moments into life-changing ones.

In This Episode You Will Learn

How staying OPEN allows unexpected blessings to show up.
Why FORGIVENESS frees YOU more than the other person.
How to address uncomfortable moments without carrying resentment.
The difference between RELIGION and RELATIONSHIP with God.
Why ENVIRONMENT can instantly shift your mindset and beliefs.
How to stop SETTLING and trust that timing is still working for you.
What strong relationships do differently to stay CONNECTED and GROWING.

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Join Kelley Tyan’s Community HERE
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Confidence Classic: How to Turn Up Your Frequency and Create the Life You Desire with Suzanne Adams Dec 30, 2025

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You don’t need all the answers, you need alignment. In this episode, I sit down with mentor and speaker Suzanne Adams to break down what frequency means, why your LOGICAL mind often blocks your biggest breakthroughs, and how to create results by leading from your HEART instead of force. We talk about moving through burnout, depression, and disconnection, learning how to feel again instead of numbing out, and why awareness is the FIRST step to changing anything. Get ready to rethink how success is built and why momentum starts on the inside.

In This Episode, You Will Learn

How to TURN UP your FREQUENCY.
Why your LOGICAL MIND often talks you OUT of the life you want.
How AWARENESS becomes the gateway to lasting change.
Why letting go of TIMELINES actually speeds things up.
How to REWIRE your thoughts to expand what feels possible.
Why alignment creates RESULTS faster than forcing outcomes.
How to stop numbing your feelings and start USING them as guidance.

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Northwest Registered Agent - protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/confidencefree

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Learn more about Suzanne Adams HERE
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Confidence Classic: The Art of CONNECTION (Why Serving First Changes Everything) with Jordan Montgomery Dec 24, 2025

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Most people chase opportunities, but the most successful people create them by how they show up for others. In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and performance coach Jordan Montgomery to break down the real mechanics of connection, influence, and service. We talk about why the most connected people are the ones constantly promoting others, connecting people to opportunities, and giving without expectation. Jordan shares a weekly framework that has quietly opened doors to rooms most people never get invited into, and I share stories of how showing up with generosity, even when the payoff wasn’t immediate, came back tenfold years later. Get ready to stop chasing opportunity and start becoming the person opportunity looks for.

In This Episode, You Will Learn

Why CONNECTED people become connected by CONNECTING others first.
How PROMOTING people builds real influence, not just visibility.
Why SERVING WITHOUT EXPECTATION creates trust and long-term opportunity.
Why the best opportunities often come YEARS after you show up.
How to stop building a “BROCHURE” and start building a BRAND.
The weekly QUESTIONS that quietly expand your influence and network.
Why SPECIFICITY is the secret to meaningful connection.
How proximity to the RIGHT PEOPLE can raise your standards and your results.

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Northwest Registered Agent - protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/confidencefree

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Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!
Visit heathermonahan.com
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Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
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Confidence Classic: The “Yes, And” Mindset To Unlock Better Decision Making, Leadership and Relationships with Wendy Smith and Marianne Lewis Dec 23, 2025

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Feel stuck? This episode is all about thinking bigger than the problems in front of you. Wendy Smith and Marianne Lewis, co-authors of Both/And Thinking, are back to explore how the toughest challenges in leadership, work, and life often aren’t either/or problems, they’re paradoxes. We talk about how to shift the questions you’re asking, why confidence is built through discomfort, and how “yes, and” thinking can open up new possibilities. We also go deeper into what both/and looks like in emotionally charged conversations, and how to lead with compassion when the stakes feel high.

In This Episode You Will Learn

A simpler way to think through competing demands without getting stuck.
How to build real confidence through discomfort and action.
A framework for navigating hard conversations with more clarity and compassion.
Why “both/and” creates better leadership, decisions, and relationships.

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Northwest Registered Agent - protect your privacy, build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes! Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/confidencefree

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Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!
Visit heathermonahan.com
Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com
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