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1250: The Decisions You Avoid Are Costing You and Shaping Your Identity
Heather Chauvin Heather Chauvin

1250: The Decisions You Avoid Are Costing You and Shaping Your Identity

In this episode, Heather shares a grounded, no-bypass conversation about decision-making when your nervous system is activated, clarity feels unavailable, and quitting would be easier than staying in it. She unpacks why decision fatigue isn’t about doing too much, but about avoiding the decisions that actually matter, how unmade choices quietly turn into identity-level habits, and why real momentum is built by staying in motion even when outcomes, other people, or next steps are uncomfortable and uncertain. This episode will help you stop circling the same choices, outsourcing your power to external conditions, or spiritually rationalizing why now isn’t the time, because success is something we all have to consciously choose in each moment.

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1249: The One Thing That Changes Everything (If You Let It) With Jay Papasan 
Heather Chauvin Heather Chauvin

1249: The One Thing That Changes Everything (If You Let It) With Jay Papasan 

In this episode, Heather talks with Jay Papasan about why doing more isn’t the answer, how relentless productivity can actually work against you, and what happens when you commit to the one thing that truly matters. This is a conversation about focus as a skill, boredom as a feature of mastery, and the quiet, intentional choices that make everything else easier (or unnecessary). If you’re tired of spinning your wheels and ready to aim strategically instead of swinging harder, this episode will reframe how you approach your goals, your time, and yourself.

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1248: Designing a Life That Travels: The Real Logistics Behind Our Family’s 3-Month Relocation
Heather Chauvin Heather Chauvin

1248: Designing a Life That Travels: The Real Logistics Behind Our Family’s 3-Month Relocation

In this episode, Heather explores what happens when we stop waiting for the perfect moment and start choosing courage instead. This isn’t a travel highlight reel; it’s a behind-the-scenes look at how Heather and her family prepared, decided, and executed the big life shift of snowbirding—without burning out their family or their bank account. 


She opens up about navigating her own (and her child’s) resistance with compassion, holding space for discomfort without detracting from the learning opportunities, and recognizing how much freedom can come from facing your fears rather than avoiding them. If you secretly want more freedom but feel overwhelmed by the logistics, are a high-functioning mom who wonders if your current lifestyle is sustainable long-term, or you’ve thought about relocating, traveling, or changing your rhythm but get tripped up by fear, this episode is for you.

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1247: The Hidden Cost of Clutter on Your Focus, Energy, and Peace With Katy Wells
Heather Chauvin Heather Chauvin

1247: The Hidden Cost of Clutter on Your Focus, Energy, and Peace With Katy Wells

In this episode, Heather sits down with Katy Wells to explore overconsumption and overcommitment, as well as the many forms of clutter that quietly erode our patience, focus, and presence. Many women find themselves struggling to concentrate or feeling constantly overwhelmed, which leads them to wonder, “What’s wrong with me?” This conversation reveals that it’s decision fatigue and unexamined accumulation pulling attention in too many directions at once, not a personal failing. Together, Heather and Katy unpack the deeper layers of clutter rooted in identity, loss aversion, and the guilt that keeps us holding on long past usefulness.

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1246: The More Responsibility You Have, the Lighter You Should Feel
Heather Chauvin Heather Chauvin

1246: The More Responsibility You Have, the Lighter You Should Feel

In this episode, Heather guides you through her unique process for creating a personalized, focused plan for 2026 that brings real lightness into your life. But that doesn’t mean bypassing internal struggles or heavy emotions, because you can’t reclaim your time or create more peace without addressing your biggest energy leaks. If your goal is to feel lighter next year, while bringing on more responsibilities that move you forward, this conversation will guide you to work with the four essential energy types that support real growth, so you can release what no longer fits and move forward with more ease, clarity, and self-trust.

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1245: The Truth About College and Teaching Teens Success Skills With Hannah Maruyama
Heather Chauvin Heather Chauvin

1245: The Truth About College and Teaching Teens Success Skills With Hannah Maruyama

College is rarely the right next step for our kids, yet parents are so bought into this outdated view of education and success. In this episode, Heather sits down with Degree Free founder, Hannah Maruyama, to unpack the best ways to support our teens in building skills that help them uncover their passion at the right time, rather than shoving them back onto the “education” conveyor belt that saddles them with freedom-stealing debt. This isn’t about being anti-education; it’s about being pro-reality, and Hannah brings the data, the strategy, and the cultural nuance to help parents support their kids with clarity, not fear.

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1244: 6 Books You’re Going to Want to Buy, Read, and Take Seriously in 2026
Heather Chauvin Heather Chauvin

1244: 6 Books You’re Going to Want to Buy, Read, and Take Seriously in 2026

In this episode, Heather shares her top six books for growing as a parent, business owner, and person in 2026. But these aren’t just any old books to add to your stack; they’re the books she keeps on hand to read and reread because they’re a wealth of knowledge and insight that can change your life, if you integrate their wisdom. The big takeaway from this episode that will transform your life if you follow it? That you don’t need to read more. You need to commit to taking action around what you learn until you’ve mastered it.

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1243: How to Navigate Money, Marriage, and Shared Ambition With Douglas and Heather Boneparth
Heather Chauvin Heather Chauvin

1243: How to Navigate Money, Marriage, and Shared Ambition With Douglas and Heather Boneparth

In this episode, Heather sits down with Douglas and Heather Boneparth to dig into the often uncomfortable but wholly necessary work of talking about finances with your partner. Together, they unpack what really happens beneath the surface when couples avoid money conversations, and how bringing these truths forward can transform the intimacy, teamwork, and emotional safety in your relationship. Explore the stories we inherit around money, why it feels so vulnerable to speak up, and the simple shifts that help you feel like you’re on the same team again.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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1238: From Breadwinner Burnout to Feeling Calm and Spacious
Heather Chauvin Heather Chauvin

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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1232: [LIFE UPDATE] The Courage To Be Yourself (and Redefining Failure)
Heather Chauvin Heather Chauvin

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.

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1231: The Power Pause: When Professional Women Pause Their Career with Neha Ruch
Heather Chauvin Heather Chauvin

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.

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