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1214: What Psychedelic Therapy Taught Me About Trauma, Grief, and Trust with Andrea Owen Jun 04, 2025

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What if talk therapy isn't enough to move the trauma that's been stuck in your body for decades?

In this episode, Heather sits down with Andrea Owen—author, speaker, and long-time recovery advocate—to talk about psychedelic therapy, self-trust, and why she made the controversial decision to try ketamine after 13 years of sobriety.

Listen in as they explore:

🩶 Why Andrea chose ketamine therapy after years of talk therapy and sobriety

🩶 The moment she realized her trauma was trapped in her 17-year-old self

🩶 How psychedelic healing helped her stop white-knuckling life and start living again

If you've ever felt stuck in your healing or wondered what it means to truly trust yourself, this conversation is for you.

About Andrea Keynote Speaker. Life coach. Author. Hellraiser. Andrea Owen is creating a global impact in women's empowerment with her books being translated into 19 languages and available in 23 countries. She helps high-achieving women maximize unshakeable confidence, master their mindset, and magnify their courage. You can learn more at andreaowen.com.

Connect with Andrea https://andreaowen.com/ https://www.facebook.com/heyandreaowen/ https://www.instagram.com/heyandreaowen/

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1213: How to Create Connection With Your Teen This Summer May 28, 2025

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Summer is here, and if you're dreading the potential for power struggles, mood swings, and disconnection with your teenager, this episode is essential.

Heather shares her tried-and-true framework for creating genuine connection with your teens—not just during summer break, but all year long.

Listen in as Heather breaks down how to:

🩶Trade control for curiosity by learning how to ask the right questions

🩶Create micro-moments of presence (learn how 5 - 10 minutes can change the energy of an entire day!)

🩶Let your teen lead and take ownership (even when things don't go perfectly)

If you're tired of walking on eggshells around your teen or feeling like you're losing them as they grow up, learn the 3 connection anchors Heather is sharing that will help you show up in ways that actually work—without sacrificing your sanity or their independence.

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1212: From Self-Abandonment to Self-Authority: Lead Like You Mean It with Renée Warren May 21, 2025

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What happens when you realize the life you've built is running on self-abandonment?

In this episode, Heather sits down with Renee Warren to talk about what it really takes to stop people-pleasing, honor your boundaries, and lead yourself from a place of truth instead of performance.

Listen in as they explore:

🩶 The unlearning required to stop playing the "good girl"

🩶 Why drowning in responsibility isn't sustainable, no matter how capable you are

🩶 The slow, powerful work of rebuilding your life around self-trust

If you've been feeling the quiet exhaustion that comes from living outside-in rather than inside-out, this conversation offers both permission and a pathway to come home to yourself—not just for your sake, but for everyone who needs the authentic you to show up fully.

About Renée Renée Warren is an award-winning entrepreneur, angel investor, author, and the host of the top-rated podcast Into The Wild, which empowers women to grow the fearlessness needed to step into their greatness. Having mastered the art of PR agency scaling and exits, she's now on a mission to transform how women step into their power and make their mark on the world! To learn more, visit www.wewildwomen.com and @renee_warren.

Connect with Renée https://www.instagram.com/renee_warren/ https://x.com/Renee_Warren https://www.youtube.com/@renee_warren

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1211: Leading With Self-Trust: Sharla's Journey as a Dentist After Diagnosis [Client Case Study] May 19, 2025

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What if the thing that disrupts your life is also the thing that returns you home to yourself? In this episode, Heather talks with Sharla Aaronson mother, Biologic Dentist in Fort Collins, Colorado (https://www.alive-dental.com) about how her daughter's hearing loss diagnosis changed her forever and what it really looks like to return to yourself in the middle of success, motherhood, and burnout. Listen in as they explore: 🩶 What hearing loss taught Sharla about listening, leadership, and presence 🩶 Why healing sometimes begins with invisible shifts and deep self-trust 🩶 How she redefined motherhood, medicine, and what it means to feel fully alive Transformation doesn't always announce itself with fanfare. Sometimes it arrives in the quiet moments of surrender, when you finally give yourself permission to trust the wisdom that's been waiting within you all along. *** 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 heatherchauvin.com/membership

1210: What It Takes to Reach Financial Freedom with Farnoosh Torabi May 14, 2025

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Your fear of wanting more money isn't about greed, it's rooted in the outdated stories you've inherited. In this episode, Heather sits down with Farnoosh Torabi, financial expert and host of the So Money podcast, to unpack the emotional blocks that keep women from owning their wealth and ambition. Listen in as they explore: 🩶 The cultural narratives that make women question their desire for money 🩶 How to rewrite your definition of power so it aligns with who you are 🩶 The mindset shift that transforms financial fear into freedom If you've ever felt like financial ambition comes at a personal cost, this episode will help you see wealth as a tool for healing, freedom, and self-trust. About Farnoosh Farnoosh Torabi is one of America's leading personal finance experts. She is the host of the award-winning podcast So Money that has earned over 30 million downloads. She is a sought-after speaker and author of multiple books. Her newest is entitled A Healthy State of Panic, part-memoir, part-guidebook on how fear can be a superpower to achieve true wealth and career success. Along with being featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Time Magazine, Farnoosh has appeared frequently on Today, Good Morning America, and more. She is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with a degree in finance and international business and holds a master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Farnoosh lives on the East Coast with her husband and two children. Connect with Farnoosh www.farnooshtorabi.com https://www.instagram.com/farnooshtorabi/ *** 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 heatherchauvin.com/membership

1209: The Sandwich Generation: How to Thrive While Caring for Your Parents and Kids May 07, 2025

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Are you feeling stretched thin between aging parents and growing kids? In this solo episode, Heather opens up about navigating life in a multigenerational home while protecting her identity, energy, and emotional health along the way. Listen in as she shares: 🩶 How she uses family triggers as portals for healing, not self-abandonment 🩶 The mindset shift that helped her stop carrying what isn't hers 🩶 Her most powerful boundary and routine practices in this demanding season If you're caregiving from both directions, this episode will help you choose yourself first, without guilt. *** Let's be real—you don't need another thing on your plate. What you need is a SYSTEM that works. The Time Rich Reset gives you back 10+ quality hours every week (that's 520 hours a year!) without the overwhelm. My clients don't just manage time better—they transform how energy flows through every part of their lives. Most see results in the first 72 hours. If you're done with band-aid solutions and ready for lasting change, this is your next move. Head to https://heatherchauvin.com/timerich

1208: From Communist Romania to Wealth Mentor: How Juliana's Story Shaped Her Money Philosophy May 01, 2025

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"I remember lining up for bread with my mom when we were little... There's just such a dichotomy between what happened outside our home and what happened inside." In this powerful episode, Heather sits down with Juliana Uto, a wealth mentor who shares her remarkable journey from growing up in communist Romania to becoming a financial freedom expert helping women build generational wealth. Listen in as Juliana and Heather dive into: 🩶Juliana's emotional childhood story of scarcity in communist Romania and the pivotal moment that shaped her determination to achieve financial independence 🩶Why most women focus on earning more instead of making their money work for them (and the shocking truth about what it really takes to support a $100K/month lifestyle) 🩶The critical mindset shift from "hustling harder" to strategic investing that creates true freedom 🩶How the online business world's celebration of high revenue months can create a harmful cycle that keeps entrepreneurs trapped Whether you're already earning six or seven figures in your business or just beginning your wealth-building journey, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on financial freedom that goes beyond the standard "earn more" advice. Discover why Juliana believes all women should understand investing fundamentals, how to overcome the emotional barriers to building real wealth, and practical wisdom for creating a future where your money works harder than you do. ********************************* Juliana is a startup-investor, Mechanical Engineer and former energy executive; she's a mentor with the Creative Destruction Lab and the founder of Wealth Bravery focused on empowering financial independence for women investors. www.herwealthsociety.com, IG: @juliana_uto LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianauto/ 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

1207: Trust Your Intuition: How Shannon Jenkins Transformed Crisis into Purpose Apr 23, 2025

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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

1206: [LIFE UPDATE] Choosing Joy When The World Feels Broken Apr 16, 2025

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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

1205: [CASE STUDY] Climbing the Inner Mountain: What Fear, Nature & Seasons Teach Us About Emotional Freedom with Morgan Ruff Apr 14, 2025

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What do rock climbing, emotional growth, and seasonal change have in common? Heather sits down with Morgan—coach, wilderness adventurer, and mentor inside of Heather's community—to unpack what it really means to face fear, trust your training, and move forward when everything inside you wants to shut down. Listen in as Heather and Morgan discuss:

The difference between being stuck in fear vs. consciously choosing challenge
What nature and the seasons teach us about personal growth and emotional cycles
The power of self-talk, embodiment, and "trusting your training" when fear strikes

Whether you're feeling stuck in a "winter season," afraid to let go of the familiar, or curious about what's next in your own emotional evolution, this episode will meet you right where you are and invite you forward.

We have multiple dates, so find out more and apply at https://heatherchauvin.com/retreat

Head to https://heatherchauvin.com/timerich

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