38. Stop Ruining Your Own Day: The Daily Five & Letting Go of Control

41. Why You Still Don’t Love Yourself (Even After Achieving Goals)

Learning to Love Yourself Before You ‘Arrive’ Do you ever achieve a goal and still feel like… something’s missing? Like no matter what you accomplish, you can’t seem to love yourself fully? In this episode, I dive deep into why self-hate and chasing achievements from a place of self-disappointment never get us to self-love—and what actually does. I share the shift that changed everything for me: learning to propel yourself forward with self-love instead of self-hate, seeing your current self as enough, and using that energy to reach the goals, dreams, and future versions of yourself that you deserve. This episode is for anyone who’s tired of clawing, proving, or striving to be “worthy” and is ready to explore what it really looks like to motivate yourself from a place of love, belief, and enoughness. Tune in to discover: *  Why achieving goals doesn’t automatically create self-love  *  The trap of using self-hate as motivation  *  How to see your current self as the vehicle to your future self  *  The simple (but life-changing) practice of moving forward with self-love  It’s time to stop waiting to arrive and start loving yourself right now.

40. The One Shift That Turns ‘Someday’ Into Today

Have you ever caught yourself waiting for “someday”? Someday when things are perfect, someday when you finally feel ready, someday when life slows down? I’ve been there too, and in this episode I’m sharing the one simple shift that helps me turn “someday” into today. Let's talk about: * Why action (not thought) is what actually transforms us * How stepping into our roles—whether CEO, mom, partner, or friend—makes alignment easier * The trap of perfectionism and how it quietly keeps us stuck * Small, doable actions that make us proud right away * The real shift that creates momentum and turns intentions into action Go check out the 3 Habits of Empowered Living program—that’s just $33 and designed to help you step into the life you’re proud of without waiting for “someday. www.the-empowered-life.com/3habitsofempoweredliving

39. 7 Lessons That Changed My Parenting (What I’d Tell Younger Me)

Seventeen years into motherhood, I’ve learned some lessons that completely changed the way I parent. Some of these I figured out early, others much later—but every single one shaped our family for the better. In this episode, I share the 7 biggest lessons I’d tell my younger self about motherhood, including: * Why it’s okay (and necessary) to do things you love. * How giving yourself breaks—without guilt—makes you a better mom. * Why your imperfections are actually a gift to your kids. * The importance of raising adults, not just kids. * And how teamwork and chores can transform family life. If you’ve ever felt guilty for needing space, worried about not doing it “perfectly,” or wondered how to prepare your kids for real life—this episode is for you. ✨ Give yourself grace. Your kids don’t need a perfect mom. They need you.

38. Stop Ruining Your Own Day: The Daily Five & Letting Go of Control

In this episode we explore how to navigate life's unknowns and stay mentally healthy through simple daily practices that build resilience. • New podcast format includes full episodes and shorter "pep talk" episodes • The "Daily Five" practices that help manage anxiety and depression: stillness, movement, breath, intention, and growth • Importance of "parenting yourself" by making yourself do what you know is beneficial for mental health • How trying to control the uncontrollable creates unnecessary anxiety and ruins our own day • We can control our actions but not outcomes or most external circumstances • Anxiety often comes from the false belief we can control the future through worry • Learning to surrender to life's unknowns brings more peace than fighting them This week's challenge: commit to practicing your version of the Daily Five and recognize where you're trying to control things you can't.

37. Life Update + The Podcast is BACK!

🎙️ Episode 37: Life Update + The Podcast is Back! Hey y’all — I’m back! It’s been over a year since I last dropped an episode of Whatever with Heather, and honestly, I didn’t know I was going to press pause when I did. In this episode, I catch you up on everything that’s happened since May 2024: the highs, the hard stuff, and all the moments in between that helped me get clear on what I truly value. This isn’t just a life update — it’s about navigating change, facing burnout, choosing alignment, and stepping back into what feels right for me and my family. ✨ In This Episode, I Talk About: * Why the podcast went silent for 13 months * What it was like teaching in public school for the first time * What led to full-blown burnout and my decision not to renew my teaching contract * How my husband and I started rebuilding our Taekwondo business * The values that surfaced through all of this: integrity, alignment, peace, and freedom * What we’re building now — and why it feels so right 💭 What I’ve Learned: * I’m not meant to work in environments that drain me, even if I can handle them * Integrity isn’t just important — it’s a non-negotiable * I need work that feels aligned, creative, and rooted in purpose * Stepping into the unknown is scary... but also where the magic happens 🛠️ Looking Ahead: Now that I’ve got more space and clarity, the podcast is back! Here’s what to expect going forward: * New episodes on mindset, parenting, marriage, and life’s messy ups and downs * Honest reflections on what I learned through teaching and burnout * Guest conversations and chats with my husband (we have thoughts) * Updates as we build our new business — and continue this wild adventure * Oh, and… I’m finally finishing my book! 🎉 💬 A Little Note from Me: If you’ve been listening from the beginning — thank you. And if you’re new here, welcome. I hope this episode helps you feel less alone in whatever season you’re walking through. I’m so grateful to be back, to be sharing again, and to have you along for the ride.