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Recent Episodes
1241: The Unexpected Ways Resistance and Shame Help Us Grow With Tracy Matthews
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.
1240: Why I'm Leaving for 3 Months and Facing the Resistance That Comes With It
In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what resistance really looks like. Especially when it shows up in parenting, personal growth, and big life changes. I talk about our family’s plan to spend three months away from winter, the emotional challenges I’ve faced with my middle son, and why I believe resistance is an invitation to evolve. If you're a parent, a risk-taker, or someone standing on the edge of change, this one’s for you.
1239: Investing for Women in Their 40s Who Feel Behind with Tess Waresmith
I sat down with financial educator Tess Waresmith for a raw and honest conversation about two things we’re often taught to avoid: money and mortality. We explored everything from end-of-life planning to teaching kids about financial independence, how to break generational patterns around money, and what it really means to be resourced, emotionally and financially. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the weight of family, finances, or the future, this episode is for you.
1238: From Breadwinner Burnout to Feeling Calm and Spacious
In this live workshop, I walk you through the exact process I use to help women reclaim their energy, boundaries, and leadership. Starting with the Time and Energy Audit. I share why 80% of what you’re doing might be keeping you stuck in burnout, how survival mode becomes our comfort zone, and why emotional leakage is costing you your next level. If you’ve ever felt like the shock absorber in your family, your team, or your life, this episode will help you finally shift the weight.
1237: Teaching Kids/Young Adults About Money with Kimberly Tara
In this episode, Heather dives into a candid conversation about financial literacy, personal power, and raising kids who understand money. Joined by money expert Kimberly, they unpack the emotional and practical sides of managing money as a woman, business owner, and parent. From navigating uncomfortable money conversations to reclaiming control in partnerships, this episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to build financial confidence, independence, and long-term stability.
1236: A Candid Talk with My 20-Year-Old Son | What Grown-Ups Get Wrong About Growing Up
In this deeply honest conversation, Heather sits down with her 20-year-old son Logan to explore the emotional highs and lows of parenting, personal growth, and what it really takes to raise emotionally strong kids. Together, they discuss boundaries, identity, independence, and Logan’s transformative psilocybin experience all through the lens of healing, trust, and learning to let go as a parent.
1235: What Parenting and Team Management Have in Common with Julie Cole
Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel’s Labels and mom of six, joins Heather for a candid conversation about raising a family while running a business, managing the chaos of humans, and letting go of perfectionism. They talk about what it really takes to lead others at work and at home, without losing yourself in the process. Julie shares hard-won wisdom about advocacy, identity, outsourcing, and trusting your intuition in a world full of opinions.
1234: Reclaim 10 Hours: How to Put Your Soul Back on the Calendar
In this live solo episode, I’m walking you through how to reclaim 10 hours of your week and put your soul back on the calendar without just giving you another list of tips and tricks. I’m sharing the deeper truth behind time and energy management, how to stop abandoning your own needs, and what it really takes to feel alive again. If you’re tired of being busy but not fulfilled, this episode will challenge you to reimagine how you show up for your life.
1233: Big Kids, Bigger Feelings: Navigating Defiance, Meltdowns & Anxiety with Alyssa Blask Campbell
I sat down with Alyssa Blask Campbell, author of Big Kids, Bigger Feelings, to talk about the emotional chaos of raising kids, parenting through trauma, and why understanding your child’s nervous system is everything. We got honest about teacher burnout, what it really means to co-regulate, and how to support kids without silencing their big feelings. If you're tired of one-size-fits-all parenting advice, this conversation will meet you right where you are.
1232: [LIFE UPDATE] The Courage To Be Yourself (and Redefining Failure)
In this solo episode, I’m sharing a life update and reflections from my recent mentor retreat. Where something powerful happened when my team stepped into a psilocybin experience without me. I talk about the difference between living in your life versus working on your life, why emotional independence matters, and how fighting to feel alive often requires releasing control and facing what scares us most. If you’ve been craving more energy, alignment, and purpose, this episode will remind you that the path to fulfillment is rarely comfortable, but always worth it.
1231: The Power Pause: When Professional Women Pause Their Career with Neha Ruch
In this episode, I’m joined by Neha Ruch, founder of The Power Pause and author of The Power Pause: A Guide to Stepping Back and Stepping Into Your Life. We dive into the complex identity shifts that happen when women step back from traditional work roles. Whether by choice, necessity, or intuition and how to reclaim ambition on your own terms. Neha shares how pausing doesn’t mean giving up, why the stay-at-home vs. working mom binary is outdated, and how redefining success can actually reconnect you with your deepest desires. If you’re in a season of transition, this episode will help you reframe what it means to lead, grow, and thrive without burning out.
1230: 7 & 8-Figure Time & Energy RICH Growth
In this powerful solo episode of Emotionally Uncomfortable, Heather shares what she would do differently if she were starting over in business, while preparing to launch a new venture herself. Through honesty, she challenges traditional notions of success, emphasizing energy management, emotional resilience, and the importance of revenue-generating activities. This episode offers a practical perspective for women who are building impact-driven businesses while raising families and refusing to burn out in the process.
1229: From Proving You’re Good to Being Fully Alive with Elise Loehnen
In this episode, I’m joined by Elise Loehnen, bestselling author of On Our Best Behavior, to explore the hidden stories that shape how we show up especially as women. We dig into why so many of us are stuck in the trap of “being good” instead of being whole, and what it actually looks like to start letting go of that pressure. Elise shares powerful insight on the emotional discomfort of rewriting your identity, why wholeness is so much harder (and more freeing) than goodness, and how we can begin making space for who we really are. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” and still feel depleted, this one’s for you.
1228: Boundaries That Build Respect in My Marriage
This week on Emotionally Uncomfortable, Heather invites her husband Bryan into a candid conversation about communication, conflict, and co-creating a vision in long-term partnership. They unpack what it takes to grow together without losing yourself in the process. From weekly check-ins and calendar audits to red zone regulation and emotional boundaries, they reveal the real, behind-the-scenes strategies that help them stay aligned as individuals and as a couple. If you’ve ever felt the tension between personal growth and partnership, this episode offers powerful permission to lead with vision, honor your energy, and rewrite the story of what your relationship can look like.
1227: What a Tumor Taught Her About Speaking Up, Showing Up & Deep Self Trust with Lily Walla
In this episode, I’m joined by Lily Walla, entrepreneur and mom, who shares the powerful story of being diagnosed with a brain tumor right before becoming a mother and how it changed everything. We talk about slowing down, surrendering control, and showing up for yourself even when life throws the unthinkable your way. If you’ve ever struggled with identity, motherhood, or trying to do it all, Lily’s story will help you feel less alone and remind you that you don’t have to keep pushing to be worthy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.