Emotionally Uncomfortable

"Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light." -Brene Brown

"Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future, and renders the present inaccessible." -Maya Angelou A graduate of Harvard College and Columbia Law School, Misasha has been a practicing litigator for over 15 years, and is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal profession as well as in her communities. She is a facilitator, writer, and speaker regarding issues of racial justice and children, and co-host of Dear White Women, a social justice podcast. Misasha, who biracial (Japanese and White), is married to a Black man, and is the proud mom of two very active multiracial young boys. They live in the Bay Area of California with their largely indifferent cat. Sara helps build community and connection through conscious conversations, which she does as a facilitator, TEDx speaker, writer, and consultant. After graduating from Harvard and working at Goldman Sachs, Sara pursued the science and techniques of well-being and is a certified life coach, author of two books (Flex Mom and Dear White Women: Let's Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism), and co-host of Dear White Women, an award-winning weekly social justice podcast. Sara is biracial (Japanese and White), married to a White Canadian man, and is raising their two White-presenting girls to be compassionate, thoughtful advocates. They live in Denver, Colorado with their incredibly lovable dog. In this episode, Sara, Misasha, and I talk about: How to get (un)comfortable talking about racism How to understand others a little bit more How to set the example for your children Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_ Check out their website at: www.dearwhitewomen.com You can get their new book here: https://bookshop.org/books/dear-white-women-let-s-get-un-comfortable-talking-about-racism/9781951412319

"Today, for many the burden of self doubt and insecurity will be lifted by the security and confidence of empowerment. Why not you?" -Steve Mariboli In this episode, I talk about: How to identify your business energy leaks How to prioritize what's important for your business How to make the most out of your working hours Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_ Mastery Business is now open! Sign up for a call here: https://heatherchauvin.com/business

"There are no super-humans, just humans, and what one man can do, another can do." - Andy Frisella

"It is a happy talent to know how to play." - Ralph Waldo Emerson In this episode, Avital and I talk about: How to teach your children independent play How to set parenting boundaries How to practice conscious parenting Avital Schreiber Levy is the founder of The Parenting Junkie, Performance Coaching for parents. TPJ empowers visionary parents to step into their leadership role and to create family bliss. Avital's work has been featured in the New York Times, HuffPost, Motherly, Wellness Magazine, Scary Mommy, Thrive Global amongst others, and is regularly interviewed for parenting conferences around the world. Avital has been published as a featured expert on Mindvalley's new series "Little Humans." She runs courses, memberships and in person retreats for her thriving community of tens of thousands of parents around the world. Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_ Check out Avital's work at: www.theparentingjunkie.com

"We are all storytellers. We all live in a network of stories. There isn't a stronger connection between people than storytelling." -Jimmy Neil Smith In this episode, I talk about: How to share your story in your marketing How to create real connection with people How to stop hiding Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_ Question for the podcast? Text me at 313-710-5199

"Your mind & focus are far more powerful than you could ever comprehend." – Andy Frisella

"We're all just walking each other home." -Ram Dass In this episode, I talk about: How to raise emotionally healthy children How to support your children in their mental health How to influence those around you Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_ Any questions for the podcast? Text me at 313-710-5199

"The sole reason we are in business is to make life less difficult for our clients." -Matthew Odgers In this episode, I talk about: How to manage your energy in business How to get referrals from current clients How to make referrals easy Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_ Have a business question for the podcast? Text me at 313-710-5199 For FAST-ACTION BONUSES when signing up for Mastery, go to: www.heatherchauvin.com/workwithme

"Complex problems often have simple solutions." -Steven Magee In this episode, Nicole and I talk about: How to fix your period How to take back control of your hormones How to harness the power of your hormones Nicole Jardim is a Certified Women's Health Coach, writer, speaker, mentor, and the creator of Fix Your Period, a series of programs that empower women and menstruators to reclaim their hormone health using a method that combines evidence-based information with simplicity and sass. Her work has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of people around the world in effectively addressing a wide variety of period problems, including PMS, irregular periods, PCOS, painful & heavy periods, missing periods and many more. Rather than treating problems or symptoms, Nicole treats women and menstruators by addressing the root cause of what's really going on in their bodies and minds. She passionately believes that the fundamentals to healing any hormonal imbalance lie in an approach that addresses the unique physiology of every person. This is essential to reclaiming and maintaining optimal health and vitality at any age. Nicole is the author of Fix Your Period: 6 Weeks to Banish Bloating, Conquer Cramps, Manage Moodiness, and Ignite Lasting Hormone Balance, and the co-author of The Happy Balance, a recipe book filled with over 80 hormone balancing recipes. Finally, she's the host of The Period Party, a top-rated podcast on iTunes—be sure to tune into that if you want to learn more about how to fix your period—and has been called on as a women's health expert for sites such as The Guardian, Well+Good, mindbodygreen and Healthline. Check out Nicole's resources: Fix Your Period Book: www.fixyourperiod.com Take the Free Period Quiz: www.nicolejardim.com/quiz Harness Your Hormones 28-Day Reset Program: https://nicolejardim.com/harness-your-hormones/ Continue the conversation on Instagram @heatherchauvin_