Passion Struck with John R. Miles Cathy Heller on How Do You Find Your Life’s Passion EP 149
Jun 14, 2022
Cathy Heller, podcast host, author, and former singer-songwriter who helped millions find creative careers. She talks about discovering purpose through empathy and reframing goals. She shares how setbacks led to songwriting pivots and building a podcast that connects deeply. The conversation explores intention, abundance, and using authenticity to move people into who they want to be.
55:26
Childhood As Early Therapy
- Cathy Heller recounts becoming her parents' therapist at age five and mediating adult conflicts in the home.
- That early role taught her empathy and fueled her mission to help others find fulfillment.
Fulfillment Over Compromise
- Witnessing her mother's unfulfilled life became a cautionary tale that shaped Cathy Heller's values.
- She decided to live in integrity and prove you can have both a family and a dream.
From Record Deals To Song Licensing
- Cathy describes moving to LA, signing record deals, getting dropped, then pivoting to writing music for TV and commercials.
- Licensing songs paid well and freed her from unhappy day jobs while allowing family life.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Childhood as a Five-Year Therapist
03:28 • 4min
Witnessing Unfulfillment and Seeking Meaning
07:02 • 4min
Belief in Assigned Gifts and Purpose
10:59 • 13min
Music Career Setbacks to Songwriting Pivot
24:21 • 4min
Asking a New Question Changed Everything
28:33 • 4min
From Teaching Music to Starting a Podcast
32:37 • 55sec
Podcast Growth Through Authentic Connection
33:32 • 5min
Intention Creates the Effect
38:33 • 6min
You Get What You Are, Not What You Want
44:11 • 4min
Empathy as the Missing Ingredient
48:24 • 6min
Outro
53:56 • 2min
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Cathy Heller - How Do You Find Your Life's Passion. | Brought to you by Masterworks. Go to https://www.masterworks.io/ and use code passion to start. --►Purchase Cathy's Book: Don't Quit Your Day Job Cathy Heller (@cathy.heller) is a bundle of inspiration and energy. She hosts the popular podcast The Cathy Heller Show, which has over 30 million downloads. She has interviewed everyone from Tony Robbins to Deepak Chopra to Malcolm Gladwell. You may also know her as the author of the bestselling book, Don't Keep Your Day Job, or from her reputation as a singer-songwriter where her career began. When she's not teaching or interviewing amazing guests, you can find Cathy playing with her three little girls, writing books, songwriting for tv shows and commercials, or enjoying a moment with friends. --► Get the full show notes here: https://passionstruck.com/cathy-heller-how-do-you-find-your-lifes-passion/ --► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. Thank You Masterworks for Sponsoring. This episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles is brought to you by Masterworks. 66% of Billionaires Collect Art, so Why Aren't You? Low Minimums, Simple and Exciting. You Can Use Art as an Alternative Investment to Diversify Your Portfolio. Blue-Chip Artwork. Go to https://www.masterworks.io/ and use code passion to start. Thank you for listening to this podcast. I hope you keep up with the weekly videos I post on the YouTube channel, subscribe to, and share your learnings with those who need to hear them. Your comments are my oxygen, so please take a second and say 'Hey' ;). What I discuss with Cathy Heller In this episode, Cathy Heller joins us to discuss how do you find your life's passion. Cathy believes it's all about how many people you can move into who they really want to be and how many people you can help raise.
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- 0:00 Announcements
- 2:10 Introducing Cathy Heller
- 3:33 Life as a 5-year-old therapist
- 10:29 Why happiness is an inside job
- 14:07 Why we protect ourselves from danger
- 18:44 Lessons from Tony Robbins and Marianne Williamson
- 23:04 How we can become a faucet of wellbeing and fulfillment
- 34:08 The importance of fulfillment and living the dream
- 36:14 Why it's the intention that creates the effect
- 42:18 We never get what we want. We get what we are.
- 47:53 Why we live in an empathy deficit
- 53:56 Wrap-Up and Synthesis
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- Pre-Order The Mattering Effect: https://matteringeffect.com/
- Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking/
- Keynotes, books, podcast, and resources: https://linktr.ee/John_R_Miles
- Children’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/
- Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/
Support the Movement: https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it.
Disclaimer
The Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice.