Emotionally Uncomfortable

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. Cultivating the courage to say, ‘how can I create more of that?’ There are no step by steps but rather an inner flame to keep going. 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... Together we will become #wildlyuncomfortable

1249: The One Thing That Changes Everything (If You Let It) With Jay Papasan 01/28/2026

1249: The One Thing That Changes Everything (If You Let It) With Jay Papasan “Almost everybody will overestimate how much they can grow in one year. At the same time, they underestimate how much they can grow in five.” 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. What to listen for: ✨ What “the one thing” is, and how it applies to life roles and responsibilities ✨ How addiction to productivity is harming us and how to choose aligned priorities ✨ Training your brain to narrow its focus so that you make the most of your actions “You get to pick where you're aiming the tool. You ask the question, ‘What's the one thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary?’” ✨ Why doing tasks earlier in the day helps bypass resistance and distraction ✨ Implementing the essential practice of “goals before phones” to stay on track ✨ Working with the human element when accountability doesn’t work “What would your world look like if every day, before you look at your phone, you had to look at your goals? When people are reminded of their priorities, they’re more likely to keep them.” ✨ What happens on the other side of being strategically focused and intentional ✨ How to make peace with the boredom of success that’s required for mastery ✨ Getting honest about how suffering and self-sabotage are serving you (or not) About Jay Papasan: Jay Papasan [Pap-uh-zan] is a bestselling author who has served in multiple executive leadership positions during his 24-year career at Keller Williams Realty International, the world’s largest real estate company. During his time with KW, Jay has led the company’s education, publishing, research, and strategic content departments. Jay is also CEO of The ONE Thing training company , host of , and co-owner, alongside his wife Wendy, of with Keller Williams Realty in Austin, Texas. He is also the co-host of the Think Like a CEO podcast with Keller Williams co-founder, Gary Keller. In 2003, Jay co-authored The Millionaire Real Estate Agent, a million-copy bestseller, alongside Gary Keller and Dave Jenks. His other bestselling real estate titles include The Millionaire Real Estate Investor and SHIFT. In September 2025, Jay will celebrate the launch of his first solo title, Jay’s most recent work with Gary Keller on The ONE Thing has sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide and garnered more than 500 appearances on national bestseller lists, including #1 on The Wall Street Journal’s hardcover business list, and has been translated into 40+ different languages. Every Friday, Jay shares concise, actionable insights for growing your business, optimizing your time, and expanding your mindset in his newsletter, Connect with Jay: Website: Facebook and Instagram: @jaypapasan The ONE Thing book: *** For those of you who are ready to stop feeling drained, overextended, and out of alignment… join me for a one-on-one Time & Energy Audit, a focused session designed to help high-achieving women uncover what’s draining them, clarify what truly matters, and create a simple plan that fits their life. We’ll pinpoint your biggest time + energy leaks, identify the top areas to focus on for quick momentum, and map out exactly what to let go of so you can reclaim your energy, your time, and your joy. Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate? Book a Time & Energy Audit: Apply for the next Coaching Cohort: Not ready for 1:1? Join the membership (cancel anytime): /episode/index/show/momisincontrolpodcast/id/39898525

1248: Designing a Life That Travels: The Real Logistics Behind Our Family’s 3-Month Relocation 01/21/2026

1248: Designing a Life That Travels: The Real Logistics Behind Our Family’s 3-Month Relocation “What happens when you talk about the things that you want to do is people start to make connections for you. And this is exactly what happened and what has enhanced this year's experience.” 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. What to listen for: ✨ Heather’s fear of winter and the decision to start snowbirding for her mental health ✨ The intentionality and preparation that go into bringing big goals to fruition ✨ Navigating the underlying stress that almost kept Heather from seeing this through “What Mexico gave me was the courage to do emotionally uncomfortable things, the courage to test something, the courage to try. When you wait for things to be perfect, you’re never going to live out your dream because it's about progress, not perfection." ✨ Using the “Wouldn’t it be nice?” list to create a happier and healthier experience ✨ The power of being open to new possibilities and getting out of your comfort zone ✨ Working through your child’s resistance to what you know is for their highest good “As long as my commitment is to be of the highest service to his mental and emotional well-being without doing his own spiritual work for him, meaning not trying to take away his pain for his own aha moments, and I can sit with his emotional discomfort, this is going to be such a growth opportunity for him.” ✨ Looking at your shadow side, fears, and anxiety to create more freedom ✨ Heather’s realization that her kids are detoxing from North American culture ✨ The magic of type two fun and why it can only come from emotional discomfort “Sometimes you have to realize that what appears to be paradise on people's Instagram feeds is growth opportunities. What you don't see is that person's willingness to take a risk, that person's courage to be emotionally uncomfortable, and to experience type two fun.” ✨ How getting uncomfortable can open you up to incredible, new experiences ✨ Understanding that you’re in control of your and your children’s lives, no one else ✨ Heather’s top tips for working around the inevitable fear of uncertainty *** For those of you who are ready to stop feeling drained, overextended, and out of alignment… join me for a one-on-one Time & Energy Audit, a focused session designed to help high-achieving women uncover what’s draining them, clarify what truly matters, and create a simple plan that fits their life. We’ll pinpoint your biggest time + energy leaks, identify the top areas to focus on for quick momentum, and map out exactly what to let go of so you can reclaim your energy, your time, and your joy. Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate? Book a Time & Energy Audit: Apply for the next Coaching Cohort: Not ready for 1:1? Join the membership (cancel anytime): /episode/index/show/momisincontrolpodcast/id/39804165

1247: The Hidden Cost of Clutter on Your Focus, Energy, and Peace With Katy Wells 01/14/2026

1247: The Hidden Cost of Clutter on Your Focus, Energy, and Peace With Katy Wells “At the end of the day, our brains are wired to crave peace and order, and our outer environments can mirror our inner environment, or vice versa.” 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. What to listen for: ✨ The three different types of clutter that lead to continued overwhelm ✨ One question to break free from identity clutter and the guilt that comes with it ✨ Why the endowment effect keeps us from releasing what no longer aligns “Loss aversion is a real thing. I don't want to feel like I failed at getting healthier or that I’m using my money the wrong way. It's helpful to reframe that loss and say, ‘You know what, I did what I could’, or ‘Here's five other ways I'm working on my health that are simpler and better for me that don't involve a Peloton’, so I feel confident in letting go.” ✨ Navigating the emotional discomfort that comes with releasing things ✨ The science behind the sudden urge to declutter when we’ve decided to change ✨ Why women struggle to change their behavior and opt out of consumerism ✨ How to create micro counterculture moments that support the life you want to live “Cultural pressure, societal pressure, or ‘this is just the way it is’, can make us feel like, ‘Well, I guess this is just what we're gonna do’, because they play to the part of our brains that wants the best for our kids. It's so nuanced, and the guilt is real as a parent.” ✨ How to make decisions as a family unit around commitment clutter ✨ Ways you can give gifts without adding more clutter to other people’s lives ✨ How to talk to your kids about shifting from material gifts to experiences About Katy Wells: Katy Wells, author of Making Home Your Happy Place, helps families break the cycle of clutter that keeps coming back—no matter how many times they've tried to get it under control. As the creator of Holistic Decluttering and host of The Maximized Minimalist podcast (5 million listens), Katy's been featured on NBC, Martha Stewart, and Real Simple for her approach that gets to the root of why we hold onto things we don't need. She teaches families how to let go of what's weighing them down so they can create an easy-to-manage home and finally stop feeling overwhelmed every time they walk through the door. Connect with Katy: Read Making Home Your Happy Place—A step-by-step guide to breaking the clutter cycle for good: (link available soon) Listen to The Maximized Minimalist—Real talk and practical strategies for simplifying your home, mind, and life: Get once-a-week encouragement with behind-the-scenes strategies, actionable tips, and honest insights you won't find anywhere else: *** For those of you who are ready to stop feeling drained, overextended, and out of alignment… join me for a one-on-one Time & Energy Audit, a focused session designed to help high-achieving women uncover what’s draining them, clarify what truly matters, and create a simple plan that fits their life. We’ll pinpoint your biggest time + energy leaks, identify the top areas to focus on for quick momentum, and map out exactly what to let go of so you can reclaim your energy, your time, and your joy. Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate? Book a Time & Energy Audit: Apply for the next Coaching Cohort: Not ready for 1:1? Join the membership (cancel anytime): /episode/index/show/momisincontrolpodcast/id/39700700

1246: The More Responsibility You Have, the Lighter You Should Feel 01/07/2026

1246: The More Responsibility You Have, the Lighter You Should Feel “I put myself in situations where I didn't have a back door and couldn’t run away from myself. The natural consequence was that I felt lighter, and I’m finishing the year more proud of myself than I've ever been, with more confidence.” 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. What to listen for: ✨ 80% of how you spend your day is hiding, and why you need a north star ✨ The four types of energy you need to understand how to manage for growth ✨ Understanding the type of dreamer you are and how to work with yourself ✨ Why the more responsibility you have, the lighter you should feel “When you begin to embody this identity of ‘the more responsibility I have, the lighter I should feel’, your brain begins to find evidence of how that's possible. Because the way that you manage your time and energy is focused on how light you can feel.” ✨ Shifting the belief systems that limit your ability to experience lightness ✨ Continuously and relentlessly facing the parts of yourself you avoid ✨ Living for others as a way to feel better, but with strong boundaries “You have to face parts of yourself that you've never, ever, ever faced, especially with that identity. And to be lighter, you have to let go.” ✨ Getting radically honest about what you’re sacrificing by holding on to stories ✨ Auditing the tasks currently on your plate to uncover what you can release ✨ Holding the emotional discomfort of learning how to trust and receive ✨ Why women often use strategy and information to avoid integration “You have one precious life, and if you’re wasting time on a strategy that's not working, it’s time to put it down. If you are wasting it on relationships or skills that aren’t working, or you feel like you've outgrown a career, it's time to put them down.” ✨ Using community support to enhance personal growth and accountability ✨ Understanding that fear can be a catalyst for growth if managed intentionally ✨ Creating a 'Wouldn't It Be Nice' list to help clarify your desires ******* For those of you who are ready to stop feeling drained, overextended, and out of alignment… join me for a one-on-one Time & Energy Audit, a focused session designed to help high-achieving women uncover what’s draining them, clarify what truly matters, and create a simple plan that fits their life. We’ll pinpoint your biggest time + energy leaks, identify the top areas to focus on for quick momentum, and map out exactly what to let go of so you can reclaim your energy, your time, and your joy. Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate? Book a Time & Energy Audit: Not ready for 1:1? Join the membership (cancel anytime): /episode/index/show/momisincontrolpodcast/id/39595655

1245: The Truth About College and Teaching Teens Success Skills With Hannah Maruyama 12/31/2025

1245: The Truth About College and Teaching Teens Success Skills With Hannah Maruyama “Success is your child getting what they want out of life, including who they want to be and how they want to be.” 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. What to listen for: ✨ Stepping into a leadership role as a parent, rather than controlling ✨ Understanding that college isn’t actually the “traditional” path we think it is ✨ The moment Hannah realized that college wasn’t teaching her anything “Being strategic about what I needed from work, finding what I needed to learn, and then learning it in the most effective way possible for me at the time, within the budget that I had, I was able to get to my goal very quickly.” ✨ How COVID opened parents’ eyes to where the education system fails kids ✨ Why academic book smarts aren’t always relevant in the real, working world ✨ Navigating the “failure to launch” and why pushing them into college isn’t the fix “That space in between high school and college, where we feel like we have to funnel kids into something right then, is imaginary. It doesn't exist. The reason kids stall out at that time is that we’ve told them that the cutoff is coming so soon when it's not.” ✨ The fallacy of pushing kids into choosing their future profession at 18 ✨ If GPA doesn’t matter after high school, why are we killing our kids over it? ✨ Questions you need to ask as a parent to help guide your child’s future “You have these kids that are handcuffed, and they're 22 years old. They have no freedom. Their whole life trajectory has been laid out because they made this crucial, incorrect decision at 17 or 18 years old, all because no one asked them, ‘What do you want your life to look like?’” ✨ Navigating your child’s future while questioning your own in midlife ✨ Two questions you should never ask your kids if you want to support them ✨ The mindset shift that will help your kids stack skills and find their passion About Hannah Maruyama: Hannah Maruyama is the founder of Degree Free, which helps parents and their young adults create custom career roadmaps so they can launch their lives. From tech to trades, any job under the sun. With her husband Ryan, she runs @degreefree on TikTok, which has over 500,000 followers and 150,000,000+ views, and the Degree Free Podcast (a top US Careers Podcast). She also co-wrote The Degree Free Way: How to Help Your 16-20 Year Old Build the Life They Want, which has sold more than 16,000 copies nationwide. Connect with Hannah: Website: The Degree Free: YouTube: Tiktok: Instagram: *** For those of you who are ready to stop feeling drained, overextended, and out of alignment… join me for a one-on-one Time & Energy Audit, a focused session designed to help high-achieving women uncover what’s draining them, clarify what truly matters, and create a simple plan that fits their life. We’ll pinpoint your biggest time + energy leaks, identify the top areas to focus on for quick momentum, and map out exactly what to let go of so you can reclaim your energy, your time, and your joy. Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate? Book a Time & Energy Audit: Apply for the next Coaching Cohort: Not ready for 1:1? Join the membership (cancel anytime): /episode/index/show/momisincontrolpodcast/id/39509760

1244: 6 Books You’re Going to Want to Buy, Read, and Take Seriously in 2026 12/24/2025

1244: 6 Books You’re Going to Want to Buy, Read, and Take Seriously in 2026 “I'm a fan of quality versus quantity and reading one book all year, but mastering everything that you have learned in that book.” 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. What to listen for: ✨ Why Heather recommends reading only 10 books a year, no more ✨ The importance of quality vs. quantity when it comes to books ✨ Focus on integration over endless consumption “So many people are addicted to information and personal development. They don’t realize that part of the challenge of why they’re not attracting or receiving what they want and desire in their lives is because they are blocking themselves from receiving.” ✨ The art of learning how to receive and why most women can’t ✨ Getting out of your head and into your heart, because we need both ✨ Why you should be changing your identity at least once a year “If you’re actually doing the work, even if it's just tiny, tiny, tiny habits, you’re going to become a different person. Your identity is going to change. And when your identity changes, you need to change your habits.” ✨ Essential conversations that parents need to have ✨ Addressing brain imbalances to help your children thrive ✨ Building rich relationships and embodying generosity as a value Grab copies of these books now: ✨ by Cathy Heller ✨ by Heather Chauvin ✨ by James Clear ✨ by Marianne Williamson ✨ by Selena Soo ✨ by Dr. Robert Melillo ******* For those of you who are ready to stop feeling drained, overextended, and out of alignment… join me for a one-on-one Time & Energy Audit, a focused session designed to help high-achieving women uncover what’s draining them, clarify what truly matters, and create a simple plan that fits their life. We’ll pinpoint your biggest time + energy leaks, identify the top areas to focus on for quick momentum, and map out exactly what to let go of so you can reclaim your energy, your time, and your joy. Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate? Book a Time & Energy Audit: Apply for the next Coaching Cohort: Not ready for 1:1? Join the membership (cancel anytime): /episode/index/show/momisincontrolpodcast/id/39509410

1243: How to Navigate Money, Marriage, and Shared Ambition With Douglas and Heather Boneparth 12/17/2025

1243: How to Navigate Money, Marriage, and Shared Ambition With Douglas and Heather Boneparth “Money is one of those things that people just consider as an afterthought. The older you get and the more responsibilities you have, you start to realize money is a tool, and it's required for health and happiness.” 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. What to listen for: ✨ Money is not an afterthought; it’s a tool for cultivating health and happiness ✨ How Douglas and Heather first understood that they needed to talk about money ✨ Overcoming the fear of speaking up with your partner about finances “You’re communicating even when you're not communicating. Your body language, your actions, and the way that you're passive-aggressive about it. You're just failing to say the thing that needs to be said.” ✨ Opening the door to teamwork and shared responsibility in your relationship ✨ Letting go of the “Prince Charming is going to save me” and taking ownership ✨ The importance of acknowledging the impact partners have on one another “The collective ambition needs to come to life here because you share a life together. You still get to be your own person, but you're playing a team game. Championships are won through team efforts, and this is what collaboration is all about. Your marriage is essentially a collaboration of life, and money is this game that you don't get to opt out of.” ✨ Why freedom is emotionally uncomfortable and how to navigate that ✨ The question Douglas and Heather ask every couple to bring them together ✨ The power of energetic time management and chasing the feeling you’re after “It's not the thing you want, it's the feeling. You say you want more money, more accolades, another book, this, this, this. Amazing. Take it. But what's the feeling you're after?” ✨ The importance of valuing the journey as much as you value the end goal ✨ Benchmarking your money goals and navigating the resistance that comes up ✨ Understanding that intimacy is directly connected to your financial health About Douglas and Heather Boneparth: Heather and Douglas Boneparth are the co-authors of Money Together: How to find fairness in your relationship and become an unstoppable financial team. By day, Douglas Boneparth is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and the founder of Bone Fide Wealth in New York City. Heather spent more than a decade as a corporate lawyer before joining the firm as the director of business and legal affairs. They also co-write a weekly newsletter, The Joint Account, which helps couples talk about money. Connect with Douglas and Heather: Money Together, available in all formats and at The Joint Account, available on Substack at Bone Fide Wealth, visit Everywhere on social: @averagejoelle + @dougboneparth ******* For those of you who are ready to stop feeling drained, overextended, and out of alignment… join me for a one-on-one Time & Energy Audit, a focused session designed to help high-achieving women uncover what’s draining them, clarify what truly matters, and create a simple plan that fits their life. We’ll pinpoint your biggest time + energy leaks, identify the top areas to focus on for quick momentum, and map out exactly what to let go of so you can reclaim your energy, your time, and your joy. Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate? Book a Time & Energy Audit: Apply for the next Coaching Cohort: Not ready for 1:1? Join the membership (cancel anytime): /episode/index/show/momisincontrolpodcast/id/39432340

1242: 3 Ways We Make Life Shorter Than It Needs to Be (And How to Change It) 12/10/2025

1242: 3 Ways We Make Life Shorter Than It Needs to Be (And How to Change It) “I understand that if I'm too comfortable, it's time to grow. Because if I'm not growing, I'm dying. And if I'm dying, I'm going to live a miserable life.” 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. This conversation encourages us all to move past chronic suffering and to realise that we’re not dead yet, so let’s focus on feeling alive and energized while we’re still here. What to listen for: ✨ Leaning into your stories and the impact you want to make ✨ Understanding that suffering isn’t living, and you're not dead yet ✨ The reason why so many people live like the walking dead “There's a huge difference between being emotionally uncomfortable and working through fear and resistance. That chronic suffering, chronic pain, isn’t living, and you're not dead yet. So you need to learn how to feel alive and energized while you're still alive.” ✨ Why it’s essential to understand the feeling that you’re chasing ✨ How Heather moved through the terror and the story that she was going to die ✨ The importance of becoming the adult that you needed as a child “I had to face my fear of death in order to learn how to face my fear of living. I had to train myself to run towards how I wanted to feel. That was scary to me because I had no evidence, but it started me on this catalyst of curiosity.” ✨ Why the people triggering you the most are your greatest teachers ✨ How to keep triggers from dictating your connections ✨ The importance of taking responsibility for how you want to feel Enjoy the excerpts Heather shared? Be sure to grab a copy of her book, . ******* For those of you who are ready to stop feeling drained, overextended, and out of alignment… join me for a one-on-one Time & Energy Audit, a focused session designed to help high-achieving women uncover what’s draining them, clarify what truly matters, and create a simple plan that fits their life. We’ll pinpoint your biggest time + energy leaks, identify the top areas to focus on for quick momentum, and map out exactly what to let go of so you can reclaim your energy, your time, and your joy. Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate? Book a Time & Energy Audit: Apply for the next Coaching Cohort: Not ready for 1:1? Join the membership (cancel anytime): /episode/index/show/momisincontrolpodcast/id/39346435

1241: The Unexpected Ways Resistance and Shame Help Us Grow With Tracy Matthews 12/03/2025

1241: The Unexpected Ways Resistance and Shame Help Us Grow With Tracy Matthews “When resistance is coming up, it's just trying to show you something, and it's an area in your life that can be healed, that can stretch you, that can put you in a position and in an opportunity for you to step into what's next for you.” 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. What to listen for: ✨ Choosing yourself and “leaning in” to master resistance ✨ Why resistance is a moment to pause and question what it’s doing for you ✨ How to dissolve resistance when it inevitably comes up “In the practice of just putting it out there and butting up against that resistance, you actually dissolve and dissipate the feeling because resistance is your body, mind, and subconscious trying to keep you from stepping into what's next for you or to a bigger capacity.” ✨ Putting yourself out there and facing the fear of rejection ✨ How to be your own cheerleader and move through resistance ✨ The identity shifts that come up when we lean in new directions “If you resist it, that’s literally the next door you should probably open. And if you want to buy back so much of your time and energy, open the doors that you’re absolutely terrified to open, because that’s going to buy back so much of your energy.” ✨ Navigating the hidden shame that comes with setting big goals ✨ The power of pivoting and “failing” when it’s aligned ✨ Trusting that the universe will show you the way forward “Sometimes you just have to sit in that discomfort, in that resistance, in that space of not knowing, knowing that if you trust yourself enough, the answer is going to drop in.” ✨ Understanding your intuitive ‘yes’ and ‘no’ when making decisions ✨ Using resentment to uncover your boundaries ✨ Why business is the biggest crash course in personal development About Tracy Matthews Tracy Matthews is a Creativity, Branding, and Reinvention Expert, a Best-Selling Author, and the Host of the Top-Rated Creatives Rule the World Podcast. As a serial entrepreneur, she’s reinvented herself several times and built multiple 7+ figure businesses. She believes creativity is the biggest gift for navigating challenges, living a more fulfilled life, and having fun while creating wealth. Notable media placements include The Today Show, Entrepreneur, InStyle Magazine, and Elle. Through her podcast, blog, social media platforms, coaching, and programs, she inspires over 200,000 people weekly to launch, grow, and scale successful creative brands. You can find more information at . She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with her partner Jason, his two daughters, and her doodle, Roxy. Connect with Tracy: Website: Podcast: Book: Instagram: TikTok: ******* For those of you who are ready to stop feeling drained, overextended, and out of alignment… join me for a one-on-one Time & Energy Audit, a focused session designed to help high-achieving women uncover what’s draining them, clarify what truly matters, and create a simple plan that fits their life. We’ll pinpoint your biggest time + energy leaks, identify the top areas to focus on for quick momentum, and map out exactly what to let go of so you can reclaim your energy, your time, and your joy. Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate? Book your audit here: /episode/index/show/momisincontrolpodcast/id/39240380

1240: Why I'm Leaving for 3 Months and Facing the Resistance That Comes With It 11/26/2025

1239: Investing for Women in Their 40s Who Feel Behind with Tess Waresmith 11/19/2025

1239: Investing for Women in Their 40s Who Feel Behind with Tess Waresmith “You can’t talk about living your best life without talking about money and you can’t talk about money without facing what you’re afraid to feel.” In this episode, Heather sits down with Tess Waresmith for a powerful and emotionally honest conversation about death, money, and the stories we carry around both. From end-of-life planning to modern parenting and breaking financial cycles, they dig into what it really means to be resourced. Not just financially, but emotionally too. Whether you’re navigating aging parents, raising kids, or running a business, this conversation will challenge you to take radical responsibility for your future and give you a compassionate push to finally look at what you’ve been avoiding. ✨Why emotional capacity and financial literacy go hand in hand and how to build both ✨The psychology of money: avoidance, anxiety, identity, and invisible labor ✨How to teach kids financial independence without over-rescuing or enabling This one’s for the woman carrying it all - past, present, and future, finally ready to take her power back. About Tess Tess is an Accredited Financial Counselor® and the founder of Wealth with Tess, a financial education platform and community, to help people gain agency over their money so they can retire comfortably and have the options they deserve. A sought-after financial expert and on-air contributor, featured on Forbes, CNBC and Business Insider, her free money and investing workshops have drawn thousands of attendees, and hundreds have transformed their financial futures through her straightforward and supportive learning programs. Her approachable, no-jargon money tips inspire a 100,000+ community on Instagram at @wealthwithtess. Whether you're short on time or totally new to personal finance, Tess proves that you don’t need Wall Street-level expertise to build wealth, you just need to decide it matters and take action. Connect with Tess ******* For those of you who are ready to stop feeling drained, overextended, and out of alignment… join me for a one-on-one Time & Energy Audit, a focused session designed to help high-achieving women uncover what’s draining them, clarify what truly matters, and create a simple plan that fits their life. We’ll pinpoint your biggest time + energy leaks, identify the top areas to focus on for quick momentum, and map out exactly what to let go of so you can reclaim your energy, your time, and your joy. Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate? Book your audit here: /episode/index/show/momisincontrolpodcast/id/39083705

1238: From Breadwinner Burnout to Feeling Calm and Spacious 11/12/2025

1237: Teaching Kids/Young Adults About Money with Kimberly Tara 11/05/2025

1237: Teaching Kids/Young Adults About Money with Kimberly Tara “A well-resourced woman will change the world. But first, she has to stop outsourcing her financial power.” This episode goes deep into the emotional discomfort that comes with money: how we manage it, avoid it, fear it, and finally take ownership of it. Heather is joined by financial educator Kimberly Tara for an eye-opening conversation that covers everything from entrepreneurship and emotional labor to parenting, power dynamics in partnerships, and the toxic myth that women just “aren’t money people." Together they unravel the invisible stories that keep women stuck and explore the practical and emotional skills we need to truly experience wealth, safety, and freedom. 🩶 Why financial literacy is the missing piece in your personal power 🩶 The link between energy leaks and cash flow (and how to fix both) 🩶 How to teach kids about money while unlearning your own conditioning This is the financial truth-telling session every emotionally uncomfortable woman needs. About Kimberly Kimberly Tara is a CPA, Certified Tax Coach and powerhouse entrepreneur who helps other profitable women entrepreneurs legally and ethically lower their tax bill and build long-term wealth. She believes making money is only half the battle - keeping it is where true financial freedom begins. Too many women entrepreneurs work tirelessly, only to hand over massive chunks of their income to the IRS because no one ever taught them a better way. Kimberly is changing that. The Tara CPA Firm goes beyond tax prep - offering a year-round, strategic partnership that empowers women to make smart financial decisions, grow their businesses sustainably, and reclaim both their time and their wealth. Kimberly ensures that tax planning is no longer something that gets ignored until April. Her approach empowers women to understand their numbers, make smarter financial decisions, and turn their business into a wealth-building machine. She believes that when women keep more of what they earn, they don’t just grow their business - they change their lives, their families, and their futures. Her mission is simple: Success isn’t just about numbers - it’s about freedom, impact, and living life on your terms. Kimberly Tara is a wife, mom to four little kids, and lives in Charlotte, NC. ******* For those of you who are ready to stop feeling drained, overextended, and out of alignment… join me for a one-on-one Time & Energy Audit, a focused session designed to help high-achieving women uncover what’s draining them, clarify what truly matters, and create a simple plan that fits their life. We’ll pinpoint your biggest time + energy leaks, identify the top areas to focus on for quick momentum, and map out exactly what to let go of so you can reclaim your energy, your time, and your joy. Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate? Book your audit here: /episode/index/show/momisincontrolpodcast/id/38870590

1236: A Candid Talk with My 20-Year-Old Son | What Grown-Ups Get Wrong About Growing Up 10/29/2025

1235: What Parenting and Team Management Have in Common with Julie Cole 10/22/2025

1235: What Parenting and Team Management Have in Common with Julie Cole "Healthy birds leave the nest and strong leaders know when to let go." In this refreshingly candid episode, Heather sits down with Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel’s Labels and mother of six, for a real-deal conversation on parenting, leadership, and letting go of guilt. From building a wildly successful company while raising a big family to advocating for psychological safety in the workplace and at home, Julie brings wisdom, warmth, and straight talk about what it really means to lead without losing yourself in the process. 🩶 The difference between advocating and over functioning in parenting and leadership 🩶 How identity, intuition, and guilt intersect for ambitious women 🩶 What Julie’s learned about cultural shifts in motherhood after raising six kids over 20+ years If you’re ready to stop carrying everyone’s emotions, lead from your values, and model what real alignment looks like, this episode is for you. About Julie A dynamic entrepreneur, recovered lawyer, and mom of six who traded in her legal career to co-found Mabel’s Labels, the award-winning company that transformed from a basement startup into a multi-million dollar industry leader. As Senior Director of Mabel’s Labels, Julie has helped revolutionize the durable label market while becoming a recognized voice in entrepreneurship, parenting, and women’s leadership. She’s an award-winning businesswoman, best-selling author, and in-demand speaker and media contributor, having appeared on major media outlets including NBC’s The Today Show, HLN’s Raising America, The Marilyn Denis Show, CNN, CP-24, and Breakfast Television. Her written work has been featured in The Huffington Post, The Globe and Mail, Profit Magazine, Today’s Parent, and more. Julie’s achievements have earned her notable recognition, including the RBC Women of Influence Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship, YWCA Women of Distinction Award in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Iris Award in Entrepreneurship, to name a few. Beyond business, Julie is deeply committed to community engagement, mentoring emerging entrepreneurs, and advocating for women’s rights. Whether she’s keynoting a conference or navigating the chaos of family life, Julie brings authenticity, humour, and heart to everything she does. Follow Julie for inspiration, real talk, and expert insights into entrepreneurship, parenting, and the power of building something meaningful from the ground up. ******* For those of you who are ready to stop feeling drained, overextended, and out of alignment… join me for a one-on-one Time & Energy Audit, a focused session designed to help high-achieving women uncover what’s draining them, clarify what truly matters, and create a simple plan that fits their life. We’ll pinpoint your biggest time + energy leaks, identify the top areas to focus on for quick momentum, and map out exactly what to let go of so you can reclaim your energy, your time, and your joy. Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate? Book your audit here: /episode/index/show/momisincontrolpodcast/id/38657025

1234: Reclaim 10 Hours: How to Put Your Soul Back on the Calendar 10/15/2025

1233: Big Kids, Bigger Feelings: Navigating Defiance, Meltdowns & Anxiety with Alyssa Blask Campbell 10/08/2025

1233: Big Kids, Bigger Feelings: Navigating Defiance, Meltdowns & Anxiety with Alyssa Blask Campbell "It’s not our job to remove every obstacle from our children’s path. It’s our job to walk with them through it." In this conversation, Heather sits down with Alyssa Black Campbell, author of Big Kids, Bigger Feelings, for a powerful discussion on emotional safety, nervous system regulation, and what kids really need to thrive at home and in the classroom. They explore the myth of middle childhood being the “easiest” phase, how trauma-informed education changes lives, and why parenting is deeply personal, emotional, and yes sometimes selfish. 🩶What happens when we stop trying to fix every feeling and instead teach our kids how to feel them 🩶Why understanding your child’s unique nervous system is the key to emotional regulation 🩶How to support educators, avoid reactive parenting, and reframe “bad behavior” as unmet needs This is a deeply validating conversation for anyone raising, teaching, or mentoring kids and especially those navigating the messiness of big feelings. About Alyssa Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed., is a bestselling author, as well as founder and CEO of Seed & Sew. Her mission is to change the way adults experience children’s emotions so we can respond with intention to raise emotionally intelligent humans. Her new book, Big Kids, Bigger Feelings: Navigating Defiance, Meltdowns, Anxiety to Raise Confident, Connected Kids (HarperCollins Publishers, September 16, 2025) is an essential guide to supporting children’s social and emotional growth through the elementary school years (ages 5–12), a critical but often-overlooked developmental stage. Alyssa’s first book, Tiny Humans, Big Emotions: How to Navigate Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Defiance to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children (HarperCollins Publishers, October 2023) is an empathetic guide to empower parents, teachers, and caregivers to help their little ones navigate their big feelings while laying the groundwork for a lifetime of emotional intelligence. ******* For those of you who are ready to stop feeling drained, overextended, and out of alignment… join me for a one-on-one Time & Energy Audit, a focused session designed to help high-achieving women uncover what’s draining them, clarify what truly matters, and create a simple plan that fits their life. We’ll pinpoint your biggest time + energy leaks, identify the top areas to focus on for quick momentum, and map out exactly what to let go of so you can reclaim your energy, your time, and your joy. Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate? Book your audit here: /episode/index/show/momisincontrolpodcast/id/38489305

1232: [LIFE UPDATE] The Courage To Be Yourself (and Redefining Failure) 10/01/2025

1231: The Power Pause: When Professional Women Pause Their Career with Neha Ruch 09/24/2025

1231: The Power Pause: When Professional Women Pause Their Career with Neha Ruch What if success didn’t have to look like climbing the ladder or doing it all at once? In this episode, Heather is joined by the founder of The Power Pause and author of The Power Pause, Neha Ruch. Together, they unpack the societal narratives that make ambitious women fear slowing down and why pressing pause doesn’t mean giving up. This is a conversation about reclaiming your agency, reframing ambition, and choosing a life aligned with what really matters. What we cover: 🩶The profound identity shifts that occur when women slow down and redefine success on their own terms. 🩶The emotional, cultural, and psychological work required to release external validation and create more spaciousness. 🩶The rediscovery of personal ambition, especially during seasons of motherhood and major life transitions. About Neha: Neha Ruch is the founder of The Power Pause, the leading platform for ambitious women leaning into family life. A thought leader, influencer, and sought-after speaker focusing on women, work, parenting and identity, Neha’s work at The Power Pause is catalyzing a shift in how society views stay-at-home motherhood. Her USA Today bestseller, "THE POWER PAUSE: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids – and Come Back Stronger Than Ever," published with Putnam in January 2025. Neha lives in Manhattan with her husband, their two children, and their dog Coconut. ******* For those of you who are ready to stop feeling drained, overextended, and out of alignment… join me for a one-on-one Time & Energy Audit, a focused session designed to help high-achieving women uncover what’s draining them, clarify what truly matters, and create a simple plan that fits their life. We’ll pinpoint your biggest time + energy leaks, identify the top areas to focus on for quick momentum, and map out exactly what to let go of so you can reclaim your energy, your time, and your joy. Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate? Book your audit here: /episode/index/show/momisincontrolpodcast/id/38344580

1230: 7 & 8-Figure Time & Energy RICH Growth 09/17/2025

1229: From Proving You’re Good to Being Fully Alive with Elise Loehnen 09/10/2025

1229: From Proving You’re Good to Being Fully Alive with Elise Loehnen In this episode, Heather sits down with Elise Loehnen, New York Times bestselling author of On Our Best Behavior, to unpack what it really means to break free from the pressure to be “good” and start living from a place of wholeness. Together, they explore how generational and cultural conditioning shapes women’s roles, the emotional cost of over functioning, and how to rewrite the stories we’ve been taught to live by. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the invisible scripts running your life and invites you to stop performing, start feeling, and come home to yourself. What we cover: 🩶Why women are unconsciously conditioned to perform “goodness” (and how it shows up) 🩶The deeper fears and attachments underneath the ‘do-it-all’ identity 🩶How to begin choosing wholeness over goodness—and what makes that so emotionally uncomfortable About Elise Elise Loehnen is the New York Times bestselling author of On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to be Good and the host of the podcast, Pulling the Thread, where she interviews cultural luminaries about the big questions of today, including people like Joy Harjo, John & Julie Gottman, Dr. Gabor Maté, and Esther Perel. In addition to On Our Best Behavior, she is the author of a corresponding workbook—Choosing Wholeness Over Goodness—with coach Courtney Smith (July 2025), and the co-author of True & False Magic, which legendary psychiatrist Phil Stutz. Elise lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Rob, and their sons, Max and Sam. ***** Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate? Book your audit here: For those of you who are ready to stop feeling drained, overextended, and out of alignment… join me for a one-on-one Time & Energy Audit, a focused session designed to help high-achieving women uncover what’s draining them, clarify what truly matters, and create a simple plan that fits their life. We’ll pinpoint your biggest time + energy leaks, identify the top areas to focus on for quick momentum, and map out exactly what to let go of so you can reclaim your energy, your time, and your joy. Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate? Book your audit here: /episode/index/show/momisincontrolpodcast/id/38147655

1228: Boundaries That Build Respect in My Marriage 09/03/2025

1227: What a Tumor Taught Her About Speaking Up, Showing Up & Deep Self Trust with Lily Walla 08/27/2025

1226: 3 boundaries I'm Putting In Place Before My Kids Start School 08/20/2025

1225: Stoic Empathy with Shermin Kruse 08/14/2025

1225: Stoic Empathy with Shermin Kruse What if empathy wasn’t about absorbing everyone’s emotions but about leading with heart and boundaries? In this episode, Heather sits down with Shermin Kruse for a powerful and timely conversation about stoic empathy, emotional discomfort, and the messy middle between caring deeply and protecting your energy. They explore the spectrum of empathy; from burnout and people-pleasing to disconnection and avoidance. And they discuss what it really takes to lead, parent, and grow from a place of internal strength. In this episode, they cover: 🩶 How to know when your empathy is hurting more than helping 🩶 Practical tools to stop absorbing others’ emotions and energy 🩶 The hidden discomfort in emotional growth—and how to face it with clarity Whether you over-function, shut down, or toggle between both, this conversation will help you build emotional capacity that fuels your mission without draining your soul. About Shermin Shermin Kruse (most people call me Sher) is an author, speaker, professor, and TEDx producer who helps leaders, teams, and organizations master resilience, influence, and the power of human connection. Her new book, Stoic Empathy (Hay House, April 2025), introduces a groundbreaking framework that fuses Stoic resilience with deep emotional intelligence, giving readers practical tools to navigate high-pressure decisions, lead with confidence, and build meaningful relationships in business and life. Sher’s work is deeply rooted in experience. From growing up in war-torn Iran, fleeing to the West, and later becoming a successful lawyer, speaker, and executive coach, she has spent her career helping people harness both strength and connection to create lasting impact. She has been featured in Forbes, The Chicago Tribune, The Huffington Post, and on TEDx stages, speaking on leadership, negotiation, resilience, and emotional intelligence. She also works behind the scenes, producing TEDx events, coaching speakers, and consulting with CEOs, entrepreneurs, and corporate teams to help them master the art of influence, communication, and decision-making. Sher brings high energy, deep insights, and engaging storytelling to every conversation and she’s excited to bring that to your audience. Facebook: Instagram: Linkedin: YouTube: Website: Podcast: ***** Time Rich Reset - buy back 10+ hours a week and put your soul have on the calendar Join our membership Want 1:1 support? Let’s start with an audit /episode/index/show/momisincontrolpodcast/id/37778865

1224. [LIFE UPDATE] He Moved Across the Country… and I Didn’t Break 08/06/2025

1223: How Motherhood Became Her Breaking Point and Her Greatest Business Transformation with Alyson Caffrey 07/30/2025

1223: How Motherhood Became Her Breaking Point and Her Greatest Business Transformation with Alyson Caffrey What if success doesn’t have to cost you everything? In this weeks episode, Heather sits down with author and entrepreneur Alyson Caffrey to talk about the unseen emotional labor of being "the strong one." From the moment she checked in with clients after giving birth to her first child, Alyson began questioning the cultural narratives that taught her to grind, produce, and prove her worth no matter the cost. Together, they unpack what it really takes to shift out of burnout and into alignment, create systems that support rest, and redefine success on your own terms. In this episode, they discuss: 🩶 The hidden cost of tying your self-worth to productivity 🩶 What it really looks like to rest, recover, and still lead powerfully 🩶 How to grieve old identities while raising your standards If you’re the one everyone leans on but you’re secretly wondering who supports you—this episode will remind you of what you actually deserve. About Alyson Alyson Caffrey is a small business Operations Strategist, Bestselling Author and founder of Operations Agency. Alyson is best known for helping founders escape the bitter day-to-day of running a growing company. Over the last 8 years, Aly and her team have helped streamline the back-end ops for a multitude of brands and using her Operations Simplified™ framework to unleash the power of small teams. She left the board meetings, consulting 8-figure companies on their operations, to serve founders running small businesses. Alyson believes that if she can return fulfilled founders back to their families, she can generate a much larger impact in the world. Alyson is committed to using her experience growing businesses and streamlining operations to help founders (mostly parents) have better relationships with their business. Whether navigating a new baby, managing the chaos with young kids, or simply making sure you’re front row at all the wrestling matches, Alyson helps create businesses that give time back to our family, not the other way around. Alyson is mom to two young sons (yea, it’s crazy) and enjoys spending her time at home with her growing family. *** Don't let another summer go by drowning in task lists, and the guilt of snapping at the kids. The Energetic Time Management Membership is where you learn my proven system that has helped high-achieving women gain back 10+ quality hours a week (that's 520 hours a year!) while deepening family connections and recharging without burning out. Maximize the impact of everything you already do. See real results in less than 30 days at a no-brainer price point. Get started at /episode/index/show/momisincontrolpodcast/id/37423705

1222: Reclaiming Confidence, Health and Strength with Adriana Mastronardi 07/21/2025

1221: Revolutionizing Education: From Bored Kids to Passionate Learners with MacKenzie Price 07/16/2025

1221: Revolutionizing Education: From Bored Kids to Passionate Learners with MacKenzie Price "I don’t want to watch my kids play the same game I had to play growing up." What happens when a mom watches her bright, curious daughters slowly lose their love of learning in traditional school? MacKenzie Price didn't just complain she revolutionized education entirely. In this powerful conversation, MacKenzie shares how she went from frustrated parent to education innovator, creating Alpha School and the 2H Learning model that's transforming how kids learn across North America. In this episode, we cover: 🩶 How to spot the signs that your child is checked out and what to do about it. 🩶 Why screen time for learning isn't the same as mindless scrolling 🩶 How to find your child's unique spark (hint: stop projecting your dreams) If you're ready to think differently about your child's education, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about school and inspire you to advocate fiercely for your child's potential. About MacKenzie MacKenzie Price is the Co-Founder of 2 Hour Learning and Alpha Schools, Texas Sports Academy, NextGen Academy, and GT School, a growing suite of groundbreaking ventures revolutionizing the landscape of K-12 education by harnessing the power of AI to offer students personalized, mastery-based learning. Students in her schools spend just 2 hours a day on academics while classes scoring in the top 2% nationally, freeing up most of their day to pursue passions, learn life skills and do project-based workshops. Price shares her ideas about reimagining education with her considerable social media following, including her 730K followers on Instagram, her YouTube channel and through her Future of Education podcast. Price is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and the advisory board of the Center for Education and Public Service at the University of Austin. A Stanford University graduate with a BA in Psychology, Price lives in Austin, Texas with her family. *** She closed $9,200 in 15 minutes—during soccer practice! That’s what happens when you stop trading time for money and start building strategic, scalable profit. The 90-Day Profit Accelerator is for high-achieving women ready to simplify their business, reclaim their time, and scale without burnout. You’ll get: **Weekly 1:1 coaching **Real-time Voxer support **Custom Profit Roadmap **Emergency breakthrough sessions **Proven systems to turn your brilliance into scalable revenue Start with a $497 Strategic Profit Audit—your first step to clarity, focus, and more freedom. Book your 1:1 now at /episode/index/show/momisincontrolpodcast/id/37416255

1220: You’re Not Stuck, You’re Avoiding a Decision. Here's How to Move Through Resistance Naturally 07/09/2025

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