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Bréne Brown

Hosted by Heather Chauvin | Insights inspired by Mel Robbins

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
This podcast will crack you open and force you to grow. Interviews and storytelling about business, emotional intelligence, creativity, love, being different, parenting, and more...

Emotionally Uncomfortable

"I understand that if I'm too comfortable, it's time to grow. Because if I'm not growing, I'm dying. And if I'm dying, I'm going to live a miserable life."
 
In this episode, Heather reflects on three big lessons she's learned over the last 12 years since her cancer diagnosis, exploring the significance of facing fears, recognizing triggers as opportunities for growth, and the importance of self-reflection in embracing a fulfilling life. This conversation isn't about recounting the many challenges she faced during healing; it's about celebrating and learning to live more fully. Because the truth is, most of us are keeping ourselves so busy we can't experience growth, leaving us in a perpetual state of survival. 
 
This conversation encourages us all to move past chronic suffering and to realise that we're not dead yet, so let's focus on feeling alive and energized while we're still here.
 
What to listen for:
 
✨ Leaning into your stories and the impact you want to make
 ✨ Understanding that suffering isn't living, and you're not dead yet
 ✨ The reason why so many people live like the walking dead
 
"There's a huge difference between being emotionally uncomfortable and working through fear and resistance. That chronic suffering, chronic pain, isn't living, and you're not dead yet. So you need to learn how to feel alive and energized while you're still alive."
 
✨ Why it's essential to understand the feeling that you're chasing
 ✨ How Heather moved through the terror and the story that she was going to die
 ✨ The importance of becoming the adult that you needed as a child
 
"I had to face my fear of death in order to learn how to face my fear of living. I had to train myself to run towards how I wanted to feel. That was scary to me because I had no evidence, but it started me on this catalyst of curiosity."
 
✨ Why the people triggering you the most are your greatest teachers
 ✨ How to keep triggers from dictating your connections
 ✨ The importance of taking responsibility for how you want to feel
 
Enjoy the excerpts Heather shared?
 
Be sure to grab a copy of her book, Dying to Be a Good Mother.
 
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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 a Time & Energy Audit: https://heatherchauvin.com/audit 
 
Apply for the next Coaching Cohort: https://heatherchauvin.com/apply 
 
Not ready for 1:1? Join the membership (cancel anytime): https://heatherchauvin.com/membership

1242: 3 Ways We Make Life Shorter Than It Needs to Be (And How to Change It)

"When resistance is coming up, it's just trying to show you something, and it's an area in your life that can be healed, that can stretch you, that can put you in a position and in an opportunity for you to step into what's next for you." 
 
In this episode, Heather sits down with Tracy Matthews to dig into how we master resistance, find the courage to move toward our big visions, and cultivate a more profound sense of trust in ourselves and the universe. Whether it's navigating health issues, parenting children, or building a business, we all bump into those uncomfortable subconscious blocks and stories that keep us stuck. In this conversation, Heather and Tracy share their own experiences overcoming fear, resistance, and failures, along with powerful insights into what it takes to conquer them.
 
What to listen for:
 
✨ Choosing yourself and "leaning in" to master resistance
 ✨ Why resistance is a moment to pause and question what it's doing for you
 ✨ How to dissolve resistance when it inevitably comes up
 
"In the practice of just putting it out there and butting up against that resistance, you actually dissolve and dissipate the feeling because resistance is your body, mind, and subconscious trying to keep you from stepping into what's next for you or to a bigger capacity." 
 
✨ Putting yourself out there and facing the fear of rejection
 ✨ How to be your own cheerleader and move through resistance
 ✨ The identity shifts that come up when we lean in new directions
 
"If you resist it, that's literally the next door you should probably open. And if you want to buy back so much of your time and energy, open the doors that you're absolutely terrified to open, because that's going to buy back so much of your energy."
 
✨ Navigating the hidden shame that comes with setting big goals
 ✨ The power of pivoting and "failing" when it's aligned
 ✨ Trusting that the universe will show you the way forward
 
"Sometimes you just have to sit in that discomfort, in that resistance, in that space of not knowing, knowing that if you trust yourself enough, the answer is going to drop in."
 
✨ Understanding your intuitive 'yes' and 'no' when making decisions
 ✨ Using resentment to uncover your boundaries
 ✨ Why business is the biggest crash course in personal development
 
About Tracy Matthews
 
Tracy Matthews is a Creativity, Branding, and Reinvention Expert, a Best-Selling Author, and the Host of the Top-Rated Creatives Rule the World Podcast.
 
As a serial entrepreneur, she's reinvented herself several times and built multiple 7+ figure businesses. She believes creativity is the biggest gift for navigating challenges, living a more fulfilled life, and having fun while creating wealth.
 
Notable media placements include The Today Show, Entrepreneur, InStyle Magazine, and Elle. Through her podcast, blog, social media platforms, coaching, and programs, she inspires over 200,000 people weekly to launch, grow, and scale successful creative brands. You can find more information at TracyMatthews.com. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with her partner Jason, his two daughters, and her doodle, Roxy.
 
Connect with Tracy:
 
Website: https://creativesruletheworld.com 
 Podcast: https://pod.link/1050430716 
 Book: https://desiredbrandeffect.com 
 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtracymatthews 
 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamtracymatthews 
 

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 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

1241: The Unexpected Ways Resistance and Shame Help Us Grow With Tracy Matthews

"What if there's nothing to fix? What if your resistance is the invitation to the growth you're seeking."
 
 In this deeply personal solo episode, Heather returns to her podcasting roots, speaking straight from the heart in a unfiltered reflection on emotional resistance, parenting teenagers, and choosing joy even when it's uncomfortable.
 
 Sharing the behind-the-scenes of her family's bold decision to live in the sun for three months, Heather opens up about the fears, identity shifts, and internal resistance she's navigated, especially in her relationship with her middle son. This episode is an honest look at what it takes to grow as a parent, a woman, and a human being committed to emotional freedom.
 
 ✨ The truth about resistance and why what you resist will persist
 ✨ How parenting teenagers mirrors our own unhealed emotional wounds
 ✨Why planning for joy is just as important as facing the fear
 
 If you're tired of managing your life around everyone else's comfort and ready to break the cycle, this episode is for you.
 
 
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 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

1240: Why I'm Leaving for 3 Months and Facing the Resistance That Comes With It

"You can't talk about living your best life without talking about money and you can't talk about money without facing what you're afraid to feel."
 
 In this episode, Heather sits down with Tess Waresmith for a powerful and emotionally honest conversation about death, money, and the stories we carry around both. From end-of-life planning to modern parenting and breaking financial cycles, they dig into what it really means to be resourced. Not just financially, but emotionally too.
 
 Whether you're navigating aging parents, raising kids, or running a business, this conversation will challenge you to take radical responsibility for your future and give you a compassionate push to finally look at what you've been avoiding.
 
 ✨Why emotional capacity and financial literacy go hand in hand and how to build both
 ✨The psychology of money: avoidance, anxiety, identity, and invisible labor
 ✨How to teach kids financial independence without over-rescuing or enabling
 
 This one's for the woman carrying it all - past, present, and future, finally ready to take her power back.
 
 
 About Tess
 Tess is an Accredited Financial Counselor® and the founder of Wealth with Tess, a financial education platform and community, to help people gain agency over their money so they can retire comfortably and have the options they deserve.
 
 A sought-after financial expert and on-air contributor, featured on Forbes, CNBC and Business Insider, her free money and investing workshops have drawn thousands of attendees, and hundreds have transformed their financial futures through her straightforward and supportive learning programs.
 
 Her approachable, no-jargon money tips inspire a 100,000+ community on Instagram at @wealthwithtess. Whether you're short on time or totally new to personal finance, Tess proves that you don't need Wall Street-level expertise to build wealth, you just need to decide it matters and take action.
 
 Connect with Tess
 www.wealthwithtess.com
 https://www.instagram.com/wealthwithtess/?hl=en
 https://www.wealthwithtess.com/founders
 www.wealthwithtess.com/fi
 
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 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

1239: Investing for Women in Their 40s Who Feel Behind with Tess Waresmith

"You are the keystone and when you learn to reverse engineer how you want to feel, both at home and in your work, this is where the magic happens."
 
 This solo episode is a live workshop where Heather takes you behind the scenes of her signature Time and Energy Audit process. If you've been living in chronic survival mode, running on empty, or stuck in the identity of being "the one who can do it all," this is your wake-up call.
 
 Heather shares hard-earned insights from her own healing and leadership journey, challenges cultural narratives about motherhood and overachievement, and walks through a real client audit that reveals how emotional and energetic misalignment shows up in our calendars, bodies, and businesses.
 
 ✨ Reclaim your time and energy without guilt
 ✨ Shift from constant pressure to genuine peace
 ✨ Build a life that supports you, not just depends on you
 
 This episode is a must-listen if you're ready to stop carrying it all and start leading your life from a place of alignment.
 
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 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

1238: From Breadwinner Burnout to Feeling Calm and Spacious

"A well-resourced woman will change the world. But first, she has to stop outsourcing her financial power."
 
This episode goes deep into the emotional discomfort that comes with money: how we manage it, avoid it, fear it, and finally take ownership of it.
 
Heather is joined by financial educator Kimberly Tara for an eye-opening conversation that covers everything from entrepreneurship and emotional labor to parenting, power dynamics in partnerships, and the toxic myth that women just "aren't money people."
 
Together they unravel the invisible stories that keep women stuck and explore the practical and emotional skills we need to truly experience wealth, safety, and freedom.
 
🩶 Why financial literacy is the missing piece in your personal power
 
🩶 The link between energy leaks and cash flow (and how to fix both)
 
🩶 How to teach kids about money while unlearning your own conditioning
 
This is the financial truth-telling session every emotionally uncomfortable woman needs.
 
 
 
About Kimberly
 
Kimberly Tara is a CPA, Certified Tax Coach and powerhouse entrepreneur who helps other profitable women entrepreneurs legally and ethically lower their tax bill and build long-term wealth. She believes making money is only half the battle - keeping it is where true financial freedom begins. Too many women entrepreneurs work tirelessly, only to hand over massive chunks of their income to the IRS because no one ever taught them a better way. Kimberly is changing that.
 
The Tara CPA Firm goes beyond tax prep - offering a year-round, strategic partnership that empowers women to make smart financial decisions, grow their businesses sustainably, and reclaim both their time and their wealth. Kimberly ensures that tax planning is no longer something that gets ignored until April. Her approach empowers women to understand their numbers, make smarter financial decisions, and turn their business into a wealth-building machine.
 
She believes that when women keep more of what they earn, they don't just grow their business - they change their lives, their families, and their futures. Her mission is simple: Success isn't just about numbers - it's about freedom, impact, and living life on your terms. Kimberly Tara is a wife, mom to four little kids, and lives in Charlotte, NC.
 

 https://www.instagram.com/kimberlytaracpa/
 
https://www.taracpafirm.com/download
 
 
 
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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

1237: Teaching Kids/Young Adults About Money with Kimberly Tara

In this deeply honest episode, Heather sits down with her 20-year-old son, Logan, for a no-filters conversation about growing up, letting go, and what it really takes to find yourself in a noisy, pressure-filled world.
 
 From moving out on his own to navigating burnout, identity, and purpose, Logan shares what young adults are actually thinking and what parents often get wrong. Together, they unpack boundaries, burnout, psilocybin journeys, emotional awareness, and the messy, beautiful evolution from dependence to self-leadership.
 
 This is not your typical mother-son chat. It's real, raw, and full of insight for any parent, coach, or human trying to raise (or be) a conscious adult.
 
 You'll hear:
 
🩶 Why "sitting in your sh*t" might be the most important life skill
 
 🩶 What Gen Z actually needs from their parents (spoiler: less control, more trust)
 
🩶 How emotional strength looks different for this generation
 
🩶 The tension between safety, freedom, and identity in young adulthood
 
🩶 A powerful story about healing, psilocybin, and facing the truth you can't outrun
 

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 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

1236: A Candid Talk with My 20-Year-Old Son | What Grown-Ups Get Wrong About Growing Up

"Healthy birds leave the nest and strong leaders know when to let go."
 
In this refreshingly candid episode, Heather sits down with Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel's Labels and mother of six, for a real-deal conversation on parenting, leadership, and letting go of guilt.
 
From building a wildly successful company while raising a big family to advocating for psychological safety in the workplace and at home, Julie brings wisdom, warmth, and straight talk about what it really means to lead without losing yourself in the process.
 
🩶 The difference between advocating and over functioning in parenting and leadership
 
🩶 How identity, intuition, and guilt intersect for ambitious women
 
🩶 What Julie's learned about cultural shifts in motherhood after raising six kids over 20+ years
 
If you're ready to stop carrying everyone's emotions, lead from your values, and model what real alignment looks like, this episode is for you.
 
About Julie
 A dynamic entrepreneur, recovered lawyer, and mom of six who traded in her legal career to co-found Mabel's Labels, the award-winning company that transformed from a basement startup into a multi-million dollar industry leader.
 
As Senior Director of Mabel's Labels, Julie has helped revolutionize the durable label market while becoming a recognized voice in entrepreneurship, parenting, and women's leadership. She's an award-winning businesswoman, best-selling author, and in-demand speaker and media contributor, having appeared on major media outlets including NBC's The Today Show, HLN's Raising America, The Marilyn Denis Show, CNN, CP-24, and Breakfast Television. Her written work has been featured in The Huffington Post, The Globe and Mail, Profit Magazine, Today's Parent, and more.
 
Julie's achievements have earned her notable recognition, including the RBC Women of Influence Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship, YWCA Women of Distinction Award in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Iris Award in Entrepreneurship, to name a few.
 
Beyond business, Julie is deeply committed to community engagement, mentoring emerging entrepreneurs, and advocating for women's rights. Whether she's keynoting a conference or navigating the chaos of family life, Julie brings authenticity, humour, and heart to everything she does.
 
Follow Julie for inspiration, real talk, and expert insights into entrepreneurship, parenting, and the power of building something meaningful from the ground up.
 
https://mabelslabels.com/
 https://www.mabelslabels.com/juliecole
 https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-cole-llb-ma-3794671/
 https://instagram.com/mabelslabels
 https://instagram.com/juliecoleinc
 

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 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

1235: What Parenting and Team Management Have in Common with Julie Cole

"Busy isn't a badge of honor. Busy is debt. The real work is learning how to buy back your time and energy so you can actually feel alive."
 
In this live-recorded episode, Heather shares how to reclaim 10+ hours a week through her Energetic Time Management process.
 
Instead of tips and tricks, you'll learn a practical framework to uncover what really matters, move through resistance, and put your soul back on the calendar.
 
🩶 The 3-step flow to identify and prioritize your true Needle Movers
 
🩶 Why resistance shows up when you're on the edge of growth (and how to face it)
 
🩶 How to align your calendar with the feelings you actually want to experience
 
For high-achieving women ready to stop surviving their to-do list and start feeling energized, spacious, and alive.
 
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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

1234: Reclaim 10 Hours: How to Put Your Soul Back on the Calendar

"It's not our job to remove every obstacle from our children's path. It's our job to walk with them through it."
 
In this conversation, Heather sits down with Alyssa Black Campbell, author of Big Kids, Bigger Feelings, for a powerful discussion on emotional safety, nervous system regulation, and what kids really need to thrive at home and in the classroom.
 
They explore the myth of middle childhood being the "easiest" phase, how trauma-informed education changes lives, and why parenting is deeply personal, emotional, and yes sometimes selfish.
 
🩶What happens when we stop trying to fix every feeling and instead teach our kids how to feel them
 
🩶Why understanding your child's unique nervous system is the key to emotional regulation
 
🩶How to support educators, avoid reactive parenting, and reframe "bad behavior" as unmet needs
 
This is a deeply validating conversation for anyone raising, teaching, or mentoring kids and especially those navigating the messiness of big feelings.
 
About Alyssa
 Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed., is a bestselling author, as well as founder and CEO of Seed & Sew. Her mission is to change the way adults experience children's emotions so we can respond with intention to raise emotionally intelligent humans.
 
Her new book, Big Kids, Bigger Feelings: Navigating Defiance, Meltdowns, Anxiety to Raise Confident, Connected Kids (HarperCollins Publishers, September 16, 2025) is an essential guide to supporting children's social and emotional growth through the elementary school years (ages 5–12), a critical but often-overlooked developmental stage.
 
Alyssa's first book, Tiny Humans, Big Emotions: How to Navigate Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Defiance to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children (HarperCollins Publishers, October 2023) is an empathetic guide to empower parents, teachers, and caregivers to help their little ones navigate their big feelings while laying the groundwork for a lifetime of emotional intelligence.
 
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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

1233: Big Kids, Bigger Feelings: Navigating Defiance, Meltdowns & Anxiety with Alyssa Blask Campbell

" Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step. " - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
 
 
 
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