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1226: 3 boundaries I'm Putting In Place Before My Kids Start School
Heather Chauvin Heather Chauvin

1226: 3 boundaries I'm Putting In Place Before My Kids Start School

Feeling burned out after summer? In this episode, I’m sharing the three boundaries I revisit every new season, time, energy, and money. I tell you exactly how I reset each one with intention. You’ll learn the simple prompts I use to reflect, how I tackle procrastination without shame, and why managing your energy (not just your schedule) is the key to alignment. Whether you're a business owner, parent, or just navigating a big transition, this is your permission to reset your way.

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1225: Stoic Empathy with Shermin Kruse
Heather Chauvin Heather Chauvin

1225: Stoic Empathy with Shermin Kruse

I’m diving into a powerful conversation about what it really means to have boundaries with your empathy. We explore the concept of Stoic Empathy, how to stop absorbing other people’s emotions, and why emotional regulation is essential for sustainable leadership, parenting, and well-being. If you’re tired of feeling drained by your sensitivity or unsure how to protect your energy, this episode will show you how to care deeply without losing yourself in the process.

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1224. [LIFE UPDATE] He Moved Across the Country… and I Didn’t Break
Heather Chauvin Heather Chauvin

1224. [LIFE UPDATE] He Moved Across the Country… and I Didn’t Break

I’m sharing a raw life update. What’s working, what’s not, and the uncomfortable lessons I’ve had to face this summer. From my oldest son moving across the country to restructuring my business and protecting my energy, I talk about parenting teens, avoiding burnout, breaking old patterns, and making bold changes when life feels stagnant.

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1223: How Motherhood Became Her Breaking Point and Her Greatest Business Transformation with Alyson Caffrey
Heather Chauvin Heather Chauvin

1223: How Motherhood Became Her Breaking Point and Her Greatest Business Transformation with Alyson Caffrey

If your business would crumble without you, it’s time to hear from Alyson Caffrey. In this episode, she breaks down her Personal Enterprise Operating System and how founders can build businesses that run without their constant involvement. We talk about operational clarity, team systems, and why removing yourself is the most strategic move you can make.

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1222: Reclaiming Confidence, Health and Strength with Adriana Mastronardi
Heather Chauvin Heather Chauvin

1222: Reclaiming Confidence, Health and Strength with Adriana Mastronardi

If you've ever felt like you lost yourself in motherhood, struggled with food or your body image, or questioned your own definition of health this episode is for you. I sit down with Adriana Mastronardi to unpack what it really means to reclaim confidence, build identity-based habits, and show up for your life from a place of strength, clarity, and purpose. You’ll hear how Adriana helps women break free from perfectionism and people-pleasing so they can rebuild their relationship with food, body, and self on their own terms.

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1221: Revolutionizing Education: From Bored Kids to Passionate Learners with MacKenzie Price
Heather Chauvin Heather Chauvin

1221: Revolutionizing Education: From Bored Kids to Passionate Learners with MacKenzie Price

I used to think school was just something kids had to survive but what if we could actually reinvent education so they thrive? In this episode, I sit down with MacKenzie Price to talk about building a new model of learning that helps kids fall in love with school, discover their strengths, and develop real-life skills. We dive into emotional regulation, motivation, and why your child’s boredom or resistance might be the sign you need to make a change.

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1220: You’re Not Stuck, You’re Avoiding a Decision. Here's How to Move Through Resistance Naturally.
Heather Chauvin Heather Chauvin

1220: You’re Not Stuck, You’re Avoiding a Decision. Here's How to Move Through Resistance Naturally.

In this solo episode, I’m diving into what it really means to feel “stuck” and why that feeling is more about resistance than reality. Inspired by a conversation with a client, I explore the natural cycles of contrast, contraction, and emotional discomfort that actually guide us toward growth. If you’ve been waiting for clarity, this episode is your nudge to stop resisting and start flowing. Nature never stays stagnant, and neither should you.

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1219: I Didn’t Need More Strategy, I Needed More Capacity with Jessica Marx
Heather Chauvin Heather Chauvin

1219: I Didn’t Need More Strategy, I Needed More Capacity with Jessica Marx

I’m joined by Jessica Marx for a powerful conversation about what happens when you’re successful on paper but emotionally burned out behind the scenes. We talk about how her son’s neurodivergent diagnosis forced her to reevaluate her capacity, why hustle isn’t sustainable, and how reclaiming her time changed everything. At home and in business.

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

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

I’m sharing a raw, unfiltered life update from the streets of British Columbia and diving deep into something I’ve been sitting with lately, the emotional discomfort of receiving.

From hiring help around the house to unpacking generational resentment toward womanhood and burnout, this is a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to expand your capacity. Stop doing it all alone and create a life that actually feels good, not just looks good on paper.

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

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

What if the real reason you’re not making progress isn’t time or talent, but perfectionism? In this episode, I’m sharing how to move from knowing what you want to actually doing it, without burning out or waiting for the “perfect” time.

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1213: How to Create Connection With Your Teen This Summer
Heather Chauvin Heather Chauvin

1213: How to Create Connection With Your Teen This Summer

In this episode, Heather sits down with Renee Warren to discuss the turning point in her relationship that changed everything. They explore how taking accountability, setting boundaries, and unlearning old narratives helped Renee reclaim her power and start living authentically.

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

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

What if wanting more money isn’t greedy—but a gateway to deeper freedom? In this episode, Heather talks with Farnoosh Torabi about redefining wealth, power, and ambition as a woman. They unpack the emotional stories that hold us back and what it really takes to build financial freedom without losing yourself.

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

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

What if financial freedom has less to do with working harder—and everything to do with healing your relationship with money? In this episode, Heather sits down with Juliana Uto, a startup investor and wealth mentor, to unpack the emotional and practical shifts women need to truly build wealth. From growing up in communist Romania to leading high-level financial transformations, Juliana shares what it really takes to stop hustling and start creating lasting freedom. Together, they explore the emotional cost of scarcity, the myths behind $100K months, and why smart investing—not overworking—is the new self-care.

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1207: Trust Your Intuition: How Shannon Jenkins Transformed Crisis into Purpose
Heather Chauvin Heather Chauvin

1207: Trust Your Intuition: How Shannon Jenkins Transformed Crisis into Purpose

What if your voice isn’t something you have to find—but something you learn to trust again? In this episode, Heather sits down with Shannon Jenkins, a speaker coach and podcast host, to explore the power of intuition, nervous system regulation, and storytelling as a path to healing. Together, they unpack how fear shows up in our bodies, why authenticity is harder than it sounds, and what happens when we finally stop outsourcing our truth and start using our voice.

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