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Emotionally Uncomfortable

Hosted by Heather Chauvin | Insights inspired by Mel Robbins, Bréne Brown,heatherchauvin.com
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...

Episodes

1218: Life Update: The Emotional Cost of Receiving Support (and Why I’m Still Doing It Anyway)

What if the resistance you feel to receiving support isn't about money—but about the stories you've been carrying that aren't even yours? In this raw, unfiltered solo episode recorded while walking the streets of Kelowna, BC on Father's Day, Heather gets radically honest about her journey with receiving support, hiring help, and dismantling what it means to be a "strong, independent woman." Listen in as she shares: 🩶 Why she finally hired a meal prep/house manager and the internal resistance sh...

Jun 25, 202522 min

1217: The Conversations You’re Avoiding Are Draining You with Dr. Ashley Blackington

We all say we want support. But are we really ready to receive it? In this episode, Heather sits down with Dr. Ashley Blackington to talk about the invisible load modern women carry, especially those who are caregiving, leading, and over-functioning in every area of life. From burnout to decision fatigue, this conversation unpacks what it actually looks like to take your power back in emotionally uncomfortable ways. Here’s what you’ll hear: 🩶Why emotionally intelligent communication is a requir...

Jun 18, 202545 min

1216: The Grief I Didn’t Expect After My Grandchild Was Born with Kellie Hamilton

No one tells you that joy and grief can live in the same moment, especially when you become a grandmother. In this powerful conversation, Heather sits down with Kellie Hamilton to unpack the emotional transition of watching your daughter become a mother. What begins as pride can unexpectedly stir up loss, identity shifts, and a quiet grief that no one warns you about. Together, Heather and Kellie dive into: 🩶 The unexpected grief of no longer being your daughter’s go-to 🩶 Why setting boundarie...

Jun 16, 202535 min

1215: You Know What You Want, So Why Don't You Have It?

“You don’t need more information—you need the courage to act.” Knowing what you want is easy. Doing the work to get there? That’s where most people quit. In this episode, Heather breaks down the real reason your bigger vision isn’t gaining traction and it’s not your schedule, your family, or your lack of time. From perfectionism to procrastination to the myth of waiting for the right moment, Heather reveals what it actually takes to move from dreaming to doing without burning out. Here’s what yo...

Jun 11, 202534 min

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

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-ye...

Jun 04, 202544 min

1213: How to Create Connection With Your Teen This Summer

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 enti...

May 28, 202527 min

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

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 l...

May 21, 202535 min

1211: Leading With Self-Trust: Sharla’s Journey as a Dentist After Diagnosis [Client Case Study]

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 pre...

May 19, 202536 min

1210: What It Takes to Reach Financial Freedom with Farnoosh Torabi

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 ...

May 14, 202540 min

1209: The Sandwich Generation: How to Thrive While Caring for Your Parents and Kids

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 caregivin...

May 07, 202528 min

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

"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 R...

May 01, 202545 min

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 wis...

Apr 23, 202532 min

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 aw...

Apr 16, 202525 min

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

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 ...

Apr 14, 202538 min

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 ...

Apr 09, 202538 min

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...

Apr 04, 20251 hr 1 min

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...

Apr 04, 20251 hr 6 min

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...

Mar 26, 202530 min

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...

Mar 19, 202531 min

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 o...

Mar 18, 202534 min

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 hu...

Mar 12, 202536 min

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 i...

Mar 05, 202543 min

1197: "When Women Own Their Wealth, They Own Their Power—And Change the World with Eleanor Beaton"

What happens when women stop playing small and start embracing their full financial power? Heather sits down with Eleanor Beaton—business mentor, wealth advocate, and host of the Woman Owned podcast—to discuss why financial success isn’t just about making more money, but about who you become in the process. Eleanor shares how working with powerful women transformed her own understanding of wealth, why the pursuit of money isn’t selfish, and how stepping into financial leadership allows women to ...

Feb 26, 202530 min

1196: "The Truth About Screen Time, Boundaries, and Real Connection with Camille Walker"

How do you create deep, meaningful connections with your kids—especially in a world dominated by screens? In this powerful episode, Heather sits down with Camille Walker, a mother of four, entrepreneur, and expert in digital wellness, to discuss how parents can navigate screen time, emotional regulation, and authentic connection in 2025. From tackling screen addictions and emotional outbursts to setting boundaries that actually work, Camille shares her firsthand experience of implementing a 30-d...

Feb 19, 202536 min

1195: "Leading with Vision: The Intersection of Conscious Parenting and Team Leadership"

Wanna know how to lead a thriving team and family without burning out and fueling your days with resentment? Whether you’re guiding your children or managing a team, the same principles of communication, boundaries, and self-awareness apply. As I reflect on my journey this past year, I share the lessons I’ve learned about letting go, trusting myself, and raising my standards—for both myself and the people I lead. Here’s what I’m diving into: The fine line between leading and enabling: How to gui...

Feb 12, 202525 min

1194: "The Courage to Take Risks: Rebecca Minkoff’s Journey Through Business and Motherhood"

What does it truly take to build a thriving career while raising a family? In this candid conversation, Heather sits down with Rebecca Minkoff, a globally recognized designer, entrepreneur, and mom of four, to unpack the myths of “having it all.” From navigating guilt and redefining ambition to taking risks and leading with authenticity, Rebecca shares the raw realities behind her success. Listen in as we discuss: Why creating boundaries and delegating is essential for ambitious women The truth ...

Feb 05, 202526 min

1193: "Breaking Generational Patterns: Healing Trauma and Building Deeper Connections with Diane Sorensen"

Generational trauma can feel overwhelming, especially when we unknowingly pass it down to our children. In this heartfelt episode, Diane Sorenson, a mentor inside my Mastery program, shares her story of uncovering the pain rooted in her upbringing and transforming it into power and connection with her family. In this episode, we dive into: How generational trauma shows up in parenting and relationships Understanding behavioral language: what actions reveal about emotions and struggles The import...

Feb 03, 202525 min

1192: "From Trauma to Triumph: Building a Resilient and Sustainable Business" [Interview with Sam Vander Wielen]

What happens when life throws you challenges that seem insurmountable? Start a business. 🤣 Sam Vander Wielen, attorney-turned-entrepreneur and author of the upcoming book When I Start My Business, I’ll Be Happy, joins me to discuss how her personal and professional journey has been shaped by resilience, grit, and redefining success. In this episode, we dive into: Why building a business that aligns with your life (and not the other way around) is the key to sustainability How to recognize when ...

Jan 29, 202538 min

1191: "Unlocking Deep Healing Through Psilocybin: My Transformative Plant Medicine Journey"

Wanna know what happens when you step into the unknown, surrender to your deepest fears, and discover parts of yourself you’ve long ignored? I’m taking you behind the scenes of my first psilocybin ceremony—a solo journey that cracked open new levels of healing, self-awareness, and alignment. If you’ve ever felt stuck despite doing all the "right" things—journaling, meditating, working hard—this episode is for you. I dive into how plant medicine revealed truths about myself, my work, and the woma...

Jan 22, 202525 min

1190: "Ignite Your Dreams: Embracing Discomfort, Worthiness, and Courage" [Interview with Amber Lilyestrom]

Want to know what happens when you allow yourself to dream big, lean into emotional discomfort, and honor the desires within you? Here it is... 👇 Amber Lilyestrom joins me for a powerful conversation about navigating dreams, worthiness, and the courage it takes to create a life that aligns with your deepest truth. Together, we dive into: How our dreams act as invitations to reconnect with ourselves and transform our lives Why thriving requires breaking free from old patterns and stories that ho...

Jan 15, 202534 min
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