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DarkHorse PodcastCommission Impossible: Senator Ron Johnson on DarkHorseBret Weinstein speaks with Senator Ron Johnson on the subject of 9/11.Find Senator Ron Johnson on X: http://x.com/SenRonJohnson*****This episode is sponsored by:Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club: Scrumptious & freshly harvested. Go to http://www.GetFreshDarkHorse.com to get a bottle of the best olive oil you’ve ever had for $1 shipping.ARMRA: Colostrum is our first food, and can help restore your health and resilience as an adult. Go to http://www.tryarmra.com/DARKHORSE to get 15% off your first order.Masa Chips: De...
2025-10-261h 37
Speak. Inspire. Repeat.Episode 7: Confidence, Connection & Community, in conversation with Heather NyeKeywords
public speaking, confidence, acting, communication, empathy, community, authenticity, performance, drama, personal growth
Summary
In this engaging conversation, Leanne Johnson interviews Heather, a passionate drama teacher and performer, about her journey in public speaking and acting. Heather shares her insights on the importance of confidence, empathy, and genuine connections in both personal and professional settings. They discuss the challenges of glossophobia, the fear of public speaking, and how to overcome it through affirmations and self-acceptance. Heather emphasizes the power of compliments and positive interactions in building community and fostering relationships. The conversation...
2025-10-0239 min
The GROW & Flourish PodcastLeading in Business Through Loss with Stacey JohnsonSend us a textEpisode Summary:Loss has a way of reshaping who we are—and sometimes, it guides us straight into our purpose. In this heartfelt episode of the GROW & Flourish Podcast, I sit down with Stacey Johnson, a women’s empowerment coach and resilience mentor, to talk about what it really looks like to keep leading, loving, and showing up for life after grief.Stacey opens up about her journey from clinical therapist to the empowering work she does today, helping women face life’s hardest seasons with courage. This c...
2025-08-0936 min
Shifting CultureEp. 315 Heather Thompson Day - Your Circumstances Aren't Your StoryIn this episode, I'm joined by Heather Thompson Day, whose insights challenge our perceptions of success, passion, and the presence of God in our lives. Heather boldly explores the idea that our true story isn't found in the circumstances we face, but rather in how we respond to them. We dive into themes from her powerful book, What If I'm Wrong?, discussing how passion is not about acclaim or abundance but about faithful presence even in uncertainty and failure. Together, we uncover how deeply God's faithfulness and presence are intertwined in our stories—especially when life doesn't go according to...
2025-06-2449 min
Let's Circle Back to That#41 Heather & Anne: Real Talk, Radical Acceptance, and ReflectionIn our Season 1 finale, we turn the mic on ourselves. Heather and Anne share the stories they usually ask others to tell—about the communities that shaped them, the friendships that saved them, and the moments that rewrote their futures. From sports teams and childhood music to community theater, nonprofits, church groups, and friend pods, their paths are a love letter to the power of showing up. Heather reflects on what it meant to find family outside of family, and Anne talks about growing up an only child who learned to build her own constellation of people....
2025-05-231h 15
I Dare You PodcastEpisode 174: How to Thrive through Fear & Failure with Heather Thompson DayDr. Heather Thompson Day is an interdenominational speaker, an ECPA bestseller, and has been a contributor for Religion News Service, Christianity Today, Newsweek and the Barna Group. Her new podcast, What If I’m Wrong? debuted in the top 200 of all Christian podcasts.
Heather was a communication professor for nearly 15 years teaching both graduate and undergraduate students in Public Speaking, Persuasion, and Social Media. She is now the founder of It Is Day Ministries, a nonprofit organization that trains churches, leaders, and laypeople in what Heather calls Cross Communication, a gospel centered communication approach that points you hi...
2025-05-2035 min
Just Talkin' About JesusTaking the Hand of Jesus in Pain and Suffering with Heather BradleySend me a text and let me know your thoughts!Unthinkable bookTruth Freedom MInistryIn this episode, Heather Bradley shares her inspiring journey of faith and resilience after experiencing the unthinkable loss of her son. Heather recounts how her grief led her back to God and ultimately shaped her ministry, Truth Freedom Ministry. Through her story, Heather emphasizes the transformative power of surrendering to God during life's hardest trials. Her journey highlights the sanctifying process of suffering and how, through Jesus, we can find hope and healing amidst the ashes.
2025-04-2636 minLet's Circle Back to That#28 Lance Johnson: Small-Town Roots and the Art of Making Fun Wherever You AreMeet Lance Johnson, a Sunnyside, WA native, whose diverse interests have continually led him to forge strong community bonds. Growing up in a home where friends felt like family, Lance learned the value of connection early on. As the husband of our co-host Heather, he offers a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse into our podcast’s dynamics. Join us as we delve into Lance’s journey of pursuing passions, fostering community, and infusing humor into everyday life. Key Topics: • How personal interests can foster community connections • The impact of a welcoming family environment on building relation...
2025-02-211h 01
Workplace Stories by RedThread ResearchNavigating Trump’s DE&I Executive Orders: Clarity with Heather BussingIn this episode of Workplace Stories, we sit down with Heather Bussing, a California employment lawyer, to break down the recent executive orders on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I).Heather brings her sharp legal perspective, offering clarity on what these orders actually mean for businesses—especially those in the private sector—and how employers can navigate this complex landscape without overreacting.Heather is direct, no-nonsense, and refreshingly calm in the face of the confusion swirling around DE&I today. We dive into the details of the executive orders, what they really say (and what they don’...
2025-02-1940 min
In The Flow with Kelley Johnson, Women Pursuing God's Spirit in Life + LeadershipEp 13 Simplify Rest Reset: How to Stay Motivated in the Reset | In The Flow with Kelley JohnsonSend us a textHeather Davila and Tiffanie Limbrick share insights into the often overlooked power of rest and resetting in our fast-paced society. Tiffanie candidly reveals her personal battle with rest, highlighting how her ambitious nature once conflicted with the idea of slowing down. Now, she views rest as a divine gift, a lesson in grace that she has come to embrace. Heather adds depth to this conversation by discussing the radical changes she feels drawn to, underscoring the wisdom in recognizing the day's work as good and complete.We also tackle transformation from...
2025-01-3043 min
Unbreakable Hope with Jessica-RoseS1E6: Resilient Hearts-Heather Powers-Dodrill's Journey of Healing and RescueJoin us for an inspiring episode of "Unbreakable Hope" as we dive into the extraordinary life of Heather Powers-Dodrill. 🌟 After a life-altering spinal injury in college, Heather embarked on a journey of resilience and rediscovery, ultimately finding her passion in accounting. 📈 A true force of nature, Heather is not only a senior professional in her field but also a dedicated foster parent and animal rescuer. 🐾 From horses to humans, Heather's heart of gold knows no bounds. ❤️
In this episode, Heather shares her story of overcoming physical and emotional challenges, the unwavering support from her family, and her love f...
2025-01-211h 04
Don't Mom Alone PodcastFinding God Faithful in All Stages of Motherhood :: Leslie Johnson [Ep 500]I can’t believe it but today we are celebrating 500 episodes of Don’t Mom Alone! I am bringing back my very first guest and mentor Leslie to “recap” the last eleven years. Leslie had been encouraging me from before I started this podcast and her fingerprints are all over my motherhood. We get an update on her life and she shares how to navigate the empty nest phase. Leslie reminds us of Psalms 16:6-8 (which I also wrote about in my book), “The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. I will prais...
2024-12-0200 min
Shifting CultureEp. 242 Heather Gorman & Mark Nelson - Pushing Tables Together in a Fractured WorldIn this conversation we get to the heart of the divisions and fractures we're seeing in our society and in the church. Heather Gorman and Mark Nelson, the authors of the book "Lunchroom Theology," paint a vivid picture of the polarization all around us - the way we sort ourselves into different tables and groups, often suspicious or distrustful of those who aren't like us. But what's so compelling is how Heather and Mark point us back to the radical, subversive vision of Jesus - the way he broke down barriers, invited the unexpected to his table, and called...
2024-11-151h 04
Timeless Business and Building StrategiesTurning Land into Gold with Heather Young's Real Estate Investment TacticsSend us a textUnlock the secrets of real estate success with Heather Young, a Texas titan who turned credit woes into commercial wins. This episode peels back the curtain on Heather's resilient rise from Airbnb arbitrage to the big leagues of distressed property deals. Discover how she navigated a male-dominated landscape, leveraging her direct sales savvy and door-to-door tenacity to flip warehouses and car washes for substantial profit margins. We'll dissect the value play in commercial land, and you'll learn how Heather's personal hurdles fueled her relentless drive for financial triumph.Dive deep into...
2024-04-2242 min
Impossible BeautyEpisode 149: Heather Creekmore- Worshipping ThinnessHeather Creekmore is a podcaster, mom of four, body image coach, and author. In our time together, Heather describes what inspired her to write her latest book, The 40-Day Body Image Workbook, as well as why she’s so passionate about guiding women out of diet culture and into truth. Heather also describes what has helped her improve her own relationship with her body, she exposes lies associated with diet culture, and helps us reframe aging in a helpful way.If you have ever struggled with body image or beauty ideals, my hope is that Heather’s story and...
2024-04-1645 min
Science Write NowCells, Ears, Impairments and Memoir, with with Amanda Tink, Lauren Poole and Heather Taylor JohnsonIn this episode, Jessica White chats with Amanda Tink, Lauren Poole and Heather Taylor Johnson about the ways that impairments, and historical responses to impairments, shape our bodies and writing.About Amanda Tink:Amanda Tink is a blind and neurodivergent creative, personal and academic essayist. She researches the influence of impairment on writing, most recently in a PhD on the poet Les Murray, who was autistic. Her essays have been published in a range of venues including Sydney Review of Books, Overland, ArtsHub, Seizure, Wordgathering, Australian Literary Studies, and Southerly. She lives in front...
2024-03-0340 min
Contractor RadioA Patient Endurance with Heather HitchcockMarketing Coach Tommy Richardson sat down with owner of Royal Roofing, Heather Hitchcock for this week’s episode. This week, Heather talks about how she went from making arrangements for her arraignment for a lengthy prison stay, to dedicating her life to God and building a thriving roofing business while raising children as a single parent and shaping her and her family’s legacy. Some key topics this week will include, -Overcoming Failure, -Finding and Living God’s Grace-Parenting while operating a growing business.-What Legacy means to Heather...
2024-02-1555 min
In AWE Podcast with Sarah JohnsonEpisode 145: In AWE of Heather Cox
Heather Cox knew she would be an educator since she was young, designing Sunday school lessons for her dolls, and after 22 years that still describes her heart! She is passionate about intertwining her faith in every part of her life whether it’s as an elementary principal, a wife, a mother, or a public speaker. Heather’s greatest joys are her three grown children and her amazing husband (who is a mental health therapist). Heather writes devotional messages about prayer and leadership
on her blog.
In this episode, we discuss:
Her journey...
2024-01-0831 min
Business ChoreographySustainability for Business Growth: How to Leverage Eco-Friendly Practices for Success with Heather JohnsonJoin us in a crucial conversation with Heather Johnson as she sheds light on the often overlooked aspects of hazardous waste management. Discover why businesses, despite good intentions, might be unaware of the correct practices and how her company addresses these gaps. In this interview Heather emphasizes the importance of compliance, sustainability, and responsible disposal options, unraveling the financial and environmental considerations. Learn how her journey from sales to leadership brings a unique perspective to the vital intersection of safety, education, and sustainability in the business world.
More about Heather:
Heather Johnson is a...
2023-12-1925 min
Real Food Stories61. Emotional Resilience and Life Transformation Journey with Andrea JohnsonTransformational Leadership Coach Andrea Johnson shares her deeply personal story about a life that begins with bulimia, struggles with obesity, complicated family dynamics, and pauses at a decision to undergo gastric bypass surgery. Andrea and I dive deep into what it was like to make that decision and the emotional resilience it takes to sustain weight loss after the surgery. Andrea also offers us a new perspective on life through her philosophy of intentional optimism. We talk about the importance of knowing our core values and leveraging them to lead a fulfilling life. As she guides us thr...
2023-11-2955 min
Mind Over Matter: Podcast3 Steps to Thrive & Get Unstuck in Life with Derick JohnsonEpisode 559 - In today's podcast, my guest Derick Johnson is bringing the heat. A former military guy turned fitness coach and entrepreneur, Derick knows how to create mental and physical discipline to thrive in life. You will learn how to break patterns and three steps to thrive in life.
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2023-10-2546 min
Half Size Me“Exploring the Power of Your Thoughts: Insights from Dr. Amy Johnson on How Your Mind Works and Personal Transformations | HSM 604In episode 604 of The Half Size Me™ Show, Heather talks with Dr. Amy Johnson (host of the Changeable podcast) about how the mind works and how understanding your mind can be a game-changer for you. Plus, they chat about
-- how your brain and your thought processes affect the goals you set
-- how your mind spins stories (and what to do about it!)
-- what things to watch out for
-- and more!
Dr. Amy Johnson is psychologist, podcast host, and best-selling author. You can learn more about her work on her website.
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2023-09-0454 min
BookSmittenFeedback Sessions: Heather and KellyMentioned in this episode:Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford PaulSave the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica BrodyOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh; Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag is in the Socks by Kel...
2023-07-1946 min
Maybe Some Other TimeEp 88 - Weird Is Good w/ Heather SejnowThis week, Carl sits down with the very talented, Heather Sejnow! Heather is an impressionist and comedian. She is considered as the "wild card" of a lineup. She is the only impressionist in the state and quite frankly, one of the best Carl has ever heard period! Heather has been performing for a long time doing improv, theater and more recently, stand up. The two dive into the stupidity of why impressions are considered "hack" in the stand up comedy world, fitting in, family and much more! Instagram : @carljohnsonisfunnyHeather SejnowInstagram : @heatherdoesvoices
2023-03-021h 10
Cue To Cue: The Performers' PodcastHeather Christine : You Are Worthy Of The Creative Life You DesireWhat is the worst rejection or failure you experienced as an artist? What helped you recover from that undertaking? Don't let it shut down your passion; you can pause and heal at your own pace. Vocalist/Recording Artist/ Educator, Heather Christine, will share how she found her creative self after going through a season of rejection in her life. By surrounding herself with artists and continuously using her gifts, she was able to pursue the creative life she desires. Keep the faith, don't stop dreaming and carry on. SHARE THIS EPSIODE! >>> www.thisischelseajohnson.com/225
2022-12-1956 min
BookSmittenInterview with Darnell JohnsonDarnell Johnson online:WebsiteInstagramMentioned in this episode:The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonOur Books for Children and Young Adults:Flying Lessons & Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh- Kelly’s short story in this middle grade anthology is “The Beans and Rice Chronicles of Isaiah Dunn.”Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by Kelly J. BaptistIsaiah Dunn Saves the Day by Kelly J. BaptistThe Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist; Illustrated by Darnell JohnsonThe Swag i...
2022-09-1452 min
The justASK PodcastEpisode 3.4 - Dr. Heather Johnson Tackles Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Menopause IssuesDr. Heather Johnson is an award winning, actively practicing gynecologist who, after delivering more than 3,500 babies over 40 years, recently retired as an obstetrician. She is senior partner at Reiter, Hill & Johnson, an Advantia practice, located in the Washington, DC area. Dr. Johnson received her M.D. at Yale University School of Medicine and completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, then located in Washington, DC. Dr. Johnson is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She served in the U.S...
2022-06-0939 min
You Need a Counselor PodcastListen for the Whisper, with guest Heather DeWittThis week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Heather DeWitt, a Heart and Solutions BHIS Counselor in the Grundy Center area. In this episode Heather shares one of her favorite quotes, “If you listen to your body whisper, you won’t need to hear it scream,” and shares her experience of ignoring that whisper.
Heather is a mother, BHIS counselor, and student pursuing her masters degree in marriage and family therapy with an emphasis on child and adolescent therapy. As a “retired” teacher, she enjoys working with children, especially in early childhood, and plans to use her years of e...
2022-04-2545 min
Ayurveda Life School PodcastEp #148: Studying Your Akashic Record with Heather IvanyWhat are the Akashic records?And how can they assist you in finding balance, enlightenment and joy in your everyday?This week we share a conversation between the Heathers- myself and Heather Ivany-Akashic records Guide. What you will learn:
What are the Akashic records?
How every action, thought and experience you have is stored in the etheric realm
Why you would get an Akashic records reading
Real life examples of how lives have changed based on information from an Akashic reading
How Askashic readings are NOT the same as...
2022-03-2246 min
Path to Podcast SuccessHeather Hornung: Find FulfillmentHeather is an energetic health practitioner who works with Mom’s to create healthy family dynamics and harmony in the home. She teaches energetic principles to empower Moms to show up as the influential leaders they were designed to be.Heather’s a conscious parent to 3 kids with a health and wellness background spanning 2 decades.Heather Hornung knows first hand that Moms who take the initiative to know themselves on a deeper level, when they honor and nurture themselves, can shift how they relate to their families and foster a more loving and compassionate home envi...
2022-03-2124 minYou Need a Counselor PodcastAdolescents and Therapy with Guest Heather Weaver, LMHCThis week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Heart and Solutions Clinical Director Heather Weaver, LMHC.
Heather has worked in the mental health field since 2016, having worked in a range of settings, including residential, intensive outpatient, in-home, and outpatient clinics. She has experience working with adolescents, children as young as 2, adults, couples, and families in both voluntary and court-ordered situations.
Over recent years Heather has discovered a passion for working specifically with adolescents. She loves helping teens navigate the transition from childhood to adulthood and all that comes with it, on top of any mental...
2022-03-0746 min
SunCastAmerican Clean Power, w/CEO Heather Zichal Some of you will recall, Nico was live-broadcasting from the CleanPower21 tradeshow in Salt Lake City back in December. While he was there, Nico got the chance to sit down with Heather Zichal, the CEO of the organization that runs the CleanPower show and that has been shaking things up in Washington for you and me in a good way all last year.The three areas covered in today’s episode are:1. AWEA rebrand to ACP & 2022 Goals2. Messaging to the solar industry specifically, from Heather & ACP3. Acquisition of ESA
2022-01-1125 min
The Daily GrindS3 Episode 32: Heather Webster| Health Coach | Educator | Mindful Outdoor Guide“I want to make a difference and serve others. I love teaching” on the Daily Grind, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest Heather Webster. Webster is a health coach, educator, and Mindful Outdoor Guide. She specializes in helping women live an authentic life full of self-confidence and joy through spiritual and wellness practices.
S3 Episode 32: 01/04/2022
Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Heather Webster
Audio Credit Intro: Draw The Line Mastered by Connor Christian
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2022-01-0450 min
Making Money Online with Lisa Johnson023 Running a Business with Neurodiversity with Heather TingleToday, I have the pleasure of welcoming Heather Tingle to the show. She is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, head of three different businesses and a loving mom. She is the founder of Untangled by Tingle, and her expertise in decluttering and hoarding awareness has been featured on BBC Radio Sheffield and for a national charity. She has been a member of The Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers (APDO) since 2016 and she is a Director of Hoarding Disorders UK (North). Heather discovered she was neurodivergent at age 43 after her daughter was diagnosed with autism as we...
2021-11-0824 min
James and Ashley Stay at HomeMisdiagnosing Van Gogh with author and editor Heather Taylor-JohnsonAshley interviews author and editor Heather Taylor-Johnson. When Heather was diagnosed with Ménière's disease at age 25, one of the many things it meant was quitting skydiving. She discusses how more than two decades of living with chronic illness have inspired her writing and led to the anthology 'Shaping the Fractured Self: Poetry of Illness and Chronic Pain'. She also shares Van Gogh's misdiagnosis with her condition, describes how a year of studying art has changed her writing process, and tells us about her latest book, 'Rhymes with Hyenas'. Learn more about Heather on her website, an...
2021-10-1239 min
Not My StoryThe Hunt for Validation with Heather Lobe JohnsonHeather Lobe Johnson tells her story of looking for her worth in external validation, resulting in a string of broken relationships. She talks about getting divorced at age 24 and searching for who she was out of the brokenness while still trying to be a mom to her two-year-old son. Sarah and Heather talk about co-dependence versus interdependence in relationships, the good and not-so-good things people did to support Heather, and discovering the lavish grace of God.For full episode notes and ways to connect with both Sarah and Heather, visit NotMyStoryPod.com.To sign up f...
2021-08-1849 min
Running Into The FogHeather Kenny“Teachers default to practices that they experienced themselves as a student,” explains Heather Kenny, President of Unleashed Innovation, Inc. and Creator of Sounder & Friends™. Educator turned entrepreneur, Heather has a deep understanding of the power of literacy to inform one’s life trajectory. Unfortunately, progress is quite slow in the educational world surrounding evidence-based practices; instead, new teachers tend to revert back to the strategies that they encountered as students, which are oftentimes out-of-date and not nearly as effective as newer models.
Heather first began to develop her passion for literacy as a kindergarten teacher at an overcrow...
2021-07-2053 min
BookSmittenHeather and the Griffins of Castle CaryMentioned in this episode:The Griffins of Castle Cary by Heather ShumakerStone Soup MagazineIt’s Okay Not to Share and Other Renegade Rules for Raising Competent and Compassionate Kids by Heather ShumakerIt’s Okay to Go Up the Slide: Renegade Rules for Raising Confident and Creative Kids by Heather ShumakerSaving Arcadia: A Story of Conservation and Community in the Great Lakes by Heather ShumakerAuthor E. NesbitNewfoundland Dog Breed OverviewSociety of Children’s Book Writers and IllustratorsOur Books for Children and Young Adults...
2021-06-0935 min
Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage34. Leading By Example - Heather SagerFeedback or Questions? Send us a text!Heather helps entrepreneurs structure their ideas, clarify their message and hone their speaking skills so they can deliver magnetic live presentations, videos and workshops that grow their authority. Before starting her company, she was an executive at a top management firm in healthcare. Heather lives in Portland, OR with her husband and two young sons (who definitely test her communication chops daily).Topics discussed in this episode: Trust your own internal compass - know how to trust yourselfStand up for what is in alignment with th...
2021-04-191h 07
Get Radical With Your BusinessEp. 35: Defining Your Brand Through Mission and Values (Guest Lucy Johnson from SHiDO)In this episode of Get the Balance Right podcast, we explore the topic of mission and values. We dive into the concept of building a brand based on your passion. Our guest is Lucy Johnson, the founder and CEO of SHiDO, a vegan digital, SEO marketing agency whose dedication is to make ethical businesses viable online. She is also an avid vegan blogger, including one with her sister. Her company works exclusively with other vegan companies. Being true to her mission and values, she only hires employees who are vegan. In this episode we dive into the im...
2021-02-0928 min
This Is Legacy: Messaging, Marketing & Motherhood for Women Business OwnersUsing Strategic Financial Decisions to Build Legacy | Heather CraigWe're all in business to bring in revenue, make an impact, create a difference in the lives of the people we serve. But when we take a step back and look at the big picture, we realize that our financials play a significant role in how we can grow. Strategically looking at the numbers, figuring out what they mean, and acting upon what is the wisest decision for our business is what today's guest, Heather Craig, is all about. Heather shares how critical it is to look at our numbers, why we should care, and how it can help...
2020-08-1822 minThis Is Legacy: Messaging, Marketing & Motherhood for Women Business OwnersHow to Create What Your Audience Wants From You | Heather FarrisIn this episode, I chat with Heather Farris, a Pinterest Marketing Consultant and owner of Heather Farris Co., a Pinterest marketing agency. Her mission is to empower small business owners to scale their businesses using Pinterest and she is passionate about helping women diversify their revenue streams beyond 1:1 client work. We dive into figuring out what your audience wants from you and then creating it, adding digital products as a system to convert your list into paying customers, and we even touch on how her experience as the breadwinner of the family -- while they traveled the US full-time...
2020-06-0931 min
Explain MeRevolution for the Family: Heather Bhandari and Nikki Columbus on Pandemic Parenting, art, and Activism
This week on Explain Me, co-hosts William Powhida and Paddy Johnson talk to arts organizers and activists Heather Bhandari and Nikki Columbus about the challenges for mothers during the pandemic, and the challenges for arts workers seeking to make changes to a system that no longer works for them.
Of the family-focused topics discussed we take on pandemic screen time for kids (Bhandari describes DinoTrux as terrible for kids, but a necessary evil), what to do if your toddler licks a bodega door, and disrupted schedules that make it impossible to find or look for w...
2020-05-191h 52
Ayurveda Life School PodcastEp #57 Ayurveda and Fertility with Heather GrzychFertility rates in developed nations are dropping. Overall health of women and connection to their menstrual cycles is declining. Ayurveda has answers to these challenging problems. In this episode we visit with Heather Grzych, board certified Ayurvedic Practitioner who has a message to share with women. "I want to help you improve your overall health and your chances for conception so that you will have a better pregnancy and more ease as a mother down the road," writes Heather Grzych. Heather is the author of the new book 'The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility' which...
2020-05-111h 02Ayurveda Life School PodcastEp #54 Namaste and CompassionNamaste is used so often, but do you truly understand how connected this concept is to your peace and connection to yourself and others?And how does compassion fit in? The roots of Ayurveda teach us that the primordial cause of disease is forgetting our true nature of spirit. When we remember who we are-spirit beings-and see others that same way, we are able to experience compassion and practice the yoga sutras in a way we never have before. This is a great time to practice Namaste and Compassion. Plus...
2020-04-2021 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #53 What's for Dinner? Eat Light and EarlyPivot Habits are habits that shift the entire trajectory of your health. Eating dinner lighter and earlier is a key Pivot Habit that impacts your sleep, digestion, energy, breath, aging process and even your mental state. In this episode we talk about how to structure your day to succeed at the Pivot Habit, how agni and ama factor in, and simple ways to incorporate an earlier dinner. Plus, order a FREE Ayurveda Starter Kit including a tongue scraper mailed to your door at www.ayurvedalifeschool.com. Join the 28 Day Ayurveda Immersion program...
2020-04-1426 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #52 The Three Pillars-Diet, Sleep, Sexual EnergyDiet, Sleep, Sexual Energy. By balancing and regulating these three vital foundational pillars true joy and strength is possible. In this episode we explore a SOUL diet, getting to bed by 10 pm, and how to manage our sexual energy (Brahmacharya) for a healthy body and mind. Really learn about how to eat, sleep and use sexual activity to create balance. If you are ready to jump fully into Ayurveda, join the 28 Day Ayurveda Immersion starting May 3, 2020. Learn more at www.ayurvedalifeschool.com/ayurvedaimmersionOr dip your toe into a new way of...
2020-04-0625 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #51 Meditation and MindfulnessLife becomes a richer, deeper, more beautiful experience when we become mindful and present to each moment. Trials are lighter, struggles lose their intensity and our joy can start to rise up when we practice awareness and acceptance. In this podcast we discuss the difference between meditation and mindfulness, learn 5 key aspects of mindfulness to cultivate, and see that simply eating with awareness is living mindfully.As a special offering, I have created the FREE Ayurveda Starter Kit to help you start taking your Ayurvedic Practices deeper at this life-changing time. Order...
2020-03-3030 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #50 Managing the Storm Part 5: Resiliency and OjasResiliency is the ability to face the trials and challenges of life, bend, grown and come through even stronger. Ojas is the subtle form of Kapha and our source of internal resiliency, strength, and contentment. Right now is the time to build Ojas, to create the deep reserves we need to face the challenges of life. Together with strengthening Agni, when we develop Ojas we will feel calm, content, mental clarity, energy, and experience greater immunity. Download the 11 Habits to Build Ojas at www.ayurvedalifeschool.comAs a special offering...
2020-03-2725 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #49 Managing the Storm Part 4: Gratitude and SantoshaSantosha-the cultivation of contentment and gratitude ultimately leads us to love and happiness. While we may not be able to change the circumstances of our life, we can choose the lens through which we view reality. In this episode we talk about gratitude, contentment, love and tapping into our deepest truths to uncover our nature beyond the external physical world. Real healing and happiness is possible in all circumstances. I choose joy. As a special offering, I have created the FREE Ayurveda Starter Kit to help you start taking your Ayurvedic Practices deeper at...
2020-03-2627 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #48 Managing the Storm Part 3: AnxietyAnxiety is at an all time high right now, and we are facing so much change and uncertainty. But one area we can become grounded and certain is within our own minds, hearts and bodies. In this episode I talk about Vata based Anxiety/Depression and how the natural intelligence can remain stable and solid even with chaos and change around us. Listen in to learn about the symptoms to watch for, what might be going on in your mind at this time, and simple but extremely effective ways to get your sleep and routines back...
2020-03-2529 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #47 Managing the Storm Part 2: Stress and the SubdoshasToday we look at stress and how psychological stress is viewed in Ayurveda. Learn how to take the stress created by the current global situation and create balance in our own minds. The 4 subdoshas we discuss today include:Samana VayuUdana VayuSadhaka PittaTarpaka KaphaWe CAN find balance and peace in our thoughts to weather the chaos around us. References:Fred Rogers, 'The World According to Mister Rogers'On Namo Narayanaya: sung by Deva PremalAs a special offering, I have created...
2020-03-2527 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #46 Managing the Storm Part 1: ThoughtsDuring this time of global crisis and change, coming back to the foundations of who we are, and who will become through this storm is crucial. In this first of 5 episodes about moving through this pandemic and global change together, we will talk about how this impacts our doshic balance, how to find compassion, and why our thoughts are so important to observe and deliberately choose to help us move forward with peace. We are human, we are strong, and together we can move through this with grace and courage. As a special offering...
2020-03-2326 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #45 Strengthen Ojas and Immunity Against VirusesAs we face a global concern for the growing Coronavirus, we can take action and work to bolster our Ojas. Ojas is the immunity and vitality in our bodies and a vital part of health. In this podcast we discuss Ayurvedic protocols to raise our immunity to ward off illness and viruses including herbs and practices that can keep us healthy. Herbs to assist our immune system we discuss include:GuduchiAmalakiAshwagandhaShatavariChyavanaprashIt's also important to know how to help after illness strikes. Herbs we discuss...
2020-03-1426 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #44 Proper Food Combining to Feel GreatWhat foods we eat together can have a dramatic impact on how our body digests the foods and how we feel after eating. But let’s not overcomplicate things. Start with one habit to shift and work from there. In this episode I cover the 8 factors that Affect Food Quality, why it’s important to create a Sadhana (sacred) meal experience, and dive deep into proper Samyoga (Food Combining). The basic guidelines for Food Combining:Fruit eaten AloneMilk eaten Alone is best (warmed is even better)Milk should not be combined with yogurt, sour...
2020-03-0929 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #43 Healing the 5 Kapha SubdoshasDid you know that each dosha has 5 subdoshas? In this episode we become specialized in healing kapha dosha, and just in time for the spring season congestion, allergies, lethargy and extra weight. By identifying each subdosha of Kapha:KledakaAvalambakaBodhakaSleshakaTarpakaAnd their associated symptoms, we can become our own healers. In a nutshell to heal the subdoshas do the following:Kledaka- adjust diet and herbs to dry, light and warm foods focused on the tastes of bitter, astringent, pungent. Add spices to your meals to...
2020-03-0223 min
Brains, Boobs, & BeerA New Nerd in Nine: Katherine JohnsonIn this segment, Heather shares the short bio of the now late Katherine Johnson. This particular segment was recorded before Katherine Johnson's recent passing. Regardless, tune in to hear her amazing life and the difference she made in both science and society.Sources:https://www.biography.com/scientist/katherine-g-johnsonhttp://mathshistory.st-andrews.ac.uk/Biographies/Johnson_Katherine.html"Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Ignotofsky
2020-02-2811 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #42 Lighten Up for Kapha Season (Spring)The transition from winter to spring can be tricky for our bodies and emotions. Winter season is dominated by Vata dosha-cold, dry and light, and spring is dominated by Kapha dosha-cool, moist and heavy. It is important to change our diet, lifestyle, exercise, sleep and routines to match the new season to keep us healthy and release any built up mucus and toxins from winter season. Listen for recommendations to move easily into spring and avoid all of the Kapha related imbalances that can pop up during the change in season. Join...
2020-02-2726 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp# 41 The Model for Change-Power of ThoughtsWhen we take responsibility for our experiences, we are empowered and 'able to respond' to the circumstances in our lives rather than play a victim. And it all starts at the subtle level of thought. We have the power to choose our thoughts, feelings, actions, and ultimately the results we get in our life. In this episode I explain how Vedanta philosophy teaches that our world is created by our minds and thoughts. I also share practical examples of how to shift your thoughts and tools you can use to effectively choose your thoughts...
2020-02-1829 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #40 Listen to the Soul, not the Ego. Prajnaparadha.Prajnaparadha: Doing what we know we should not is a core cause of disease and suffering. Our intellect wants to do what is best for us, but is given conflicting information from our senses/ego and the soul. It can be difficult to hear the voice of the soul, but when we can overcome the ego's loud shouts and hear the whisper of soul wisdom, we will find our way to balance. Ways to heal/Journaling Questions:1. Pay attention to when you feel well to contrast with when you start to notice small imbalances...
2020-02-1132 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #39 Detox and Cleanse the Ayurveda WayIn Ayurveda we understand that toxins or ama build up in the body and shows up as headaches, illness, fatigue, constipation, rashes and more.To cleanse our body of these toxins, a seasonal cleanse is a foundational part of Ayurveda. At the break between winter and spring and again between summer and fall a 7-10 day cleanse is vital to health. Learn more about how each dosha tends to experience weight, what an Ayurvedic cleanse looks like, and how you can start to remove ama from your body and mind. Join us...
2020-02-0428 min
The Road to Rediscovery: A Motivational Journey of Life Lessons and Personal GrowthA Chat with Heather LehrmanTune in to hear a great conversation with Actress, Writer, and Producer Heather Lehrman! Listen as she shares how what started to be an ordinary visit to the dog park with her Boston Terrier, Herbie, became something completely life-changing for her and her dog. Click HERE to pick up a copy of her book, "Bullied at the Dogpark"!-
2020-02-0146 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #38 Feeding a Family with Different DoshasWhen trying to feed a group of people, or a family, it can feel confusing to accommodate the various doshic balances. In this podcast I teach three principles you can follow to make meal planning for a group easy, along with meal ideas that work for every group. You can eat Ayurvedically for different doshas and still prepare just one meal. Listen to learn how. Join us online:www.ayurvedalifeschool.comFacebook: Heather White JohnsonInstagram: ayurvedalifeschoolNamaste.
2020-01-2823 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #36 Ghee-Nature's MagicGhee-or clarified butter-is a #1 must have in your kitchen as you begin down the Ayurveda path. With benefits like improved digestion, strength, complexion, intelligence, memory, decreased cholesterol, protection from cancer and diabetes, ghee is a must add to a daily diet. Listen to learn all the benefits of ghee, how to add it into your daily life, and some little known uses for this magical substance. Namaste. Join us online:www.ayurvedalifeschool.comFacebook: Heather White JohnsonInstagram: @ayurvedalifeschool.com
2020-01-1316 min
Ayurveda Life School PodcastEp #35 Depression and AyurvedaDepression is a very real condition, and in Ayurveda we understand that there are 3 different ways depression manifests based on dosha. Vata depression shows up as anxiety, loneliness, loss, emaciation.Pitta depression shows up as irritability, mental anguish and burnout. Kapha depression shows up as lethargy, sluggishness and excessive sleep. Just like there are 3 types of depression, there are a variety of ways to treat depression based on the dosha or doshas that are out of balance. Listen in for easy to implement remedies you can use to heal your...
2020-01-0732 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #34 Live your Purpose with Intention and SankalpaA life guided by intention and sankalpa takes us beyond goals or resolutions. Instead it honors the deeper meaning of our lives, and allows us to stay aligned with our highest Self on our journey to our goals. In this episode I discuss the difference between intentions and goals, and how creating a Sankalpa statement to guide your life actions can help you achieve your goals but stay in intention while on that journey. Listen for practical steps you can take to discover your Sankalpa, how to take action from that place, and how to evaluate...
2019-12-3133 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #33 Sleep and the GunasThe sun rises-are you awake, alert and ready to greet the day with energy and clarity of mind? Then Sattva is your govering energyThe sun rises- are you burrowing in your covers, hiding from the light, allowing heavy inertia to rule your day? Then Tamas is your governing energy.The sun rises- are you exhausted from a night of tossing and turning, your mind already tired before you open your eyes? Then Rajas is your governing energy.Learn how to balance the gunas and doshas with your sleep cycle so you can find...
2019-12-1736 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #32 Exercise and AyurvedaExercise and ayurveda-do they mix? According to the ancient sages yes! But it is important to choose the right exercise, at the right intensity, at the right time to balance your dosha. Sometimes we need a bit of intensity, sometimes a restorative yoga class is what the doctor ordered. Listen to find out how exercise can help you be balanced and in harmony with your dosha, and what the right type of exercise is for your doshic type. Namaste. Join me online. www.ayurvedalifeschool.com Facebook: Heather White Johnson Instagram: @ayurvedalifeschool
2019-12-1027 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #31 BONUS-The Magic of CCF TeaHerbs are a foundational piece of Ayurvedic living, but sometimes we don't know how to use them in our daily cooking. One great way is through tea, and a classic Ayurvedic tea that balances all three doshas is CCF tea (Cumin, Coriander, Fennel). Listen to this quick bonus episode and you will be converted to adding CCF tea to your diet. Besides balancing the doshas there are so many benefits to this home grown health remedy. Recipe:1 Cup water1 tsp cumin, coriander and fennel seeds. (mix together an equal ratio...
2019-12-0509 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #30 What to Eat? Ayurvedic Diet 101Eating an Ayurveda diet doesn't have to be complicated, but it sure feels that way at first! Following basic guidelines we can decide what to eat to get balanced and stay balanced without ever worrying about macros or calories. By focusing on the tastes and the qualities of the food, the season and our bodies we can eat Ayurvedically without a lot of fuss. Join me to learn how to easily start on your Ayurvedic diet to bring greater health and balance to your body and mind. Seasonal Food Lists by location:www...
2019-12-0225 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #29 Drama is a ChoiceWe can overcome the drama. We can tap into our spiritual self. We can realize our true potential and get the results of peace, happiness, joy and ultimately enlightenment. And it all starts with changing the record, replacing the drama with peace and asking ourselves the big questions to uncover our emotions and thoughts. Learn what is drama and how does it relate to Ayurveda. Discover how does drama cause physical disease.And realize drama is a choice and we can choose to live without drama. Use these questions to help you...
2019-11-2531 min
Faith AppliedPassion, Purpose, and the Power of Kindness with Heather Eason“Wherever there is a human in need, there is an opportunity for kindness and to make a difference.” ~ Kevin Heath Kindness calls for people to look out, to reach out, to show care and support for one another. This episode of the Faith Applied podcast with Heather Eason explores kindness and the beauty of rising to meet needs. Heather is the founder of Comeback Coolers, a nonprofit organization that delivers much needed and much deserved breaks to people that are out in rescue or recovery disasters. Comeback Coolers connects people that care with peopl...
2019-11-1700 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #28 BONUS-Full Moon Rituals for WomenBonus for women-Tonight is a FULL MOON. Ancient rituals surrounding the full moon will help to balance your shakti-the feminine energy that lies at the base of your spine. Traditionally the full moon was a time to celebrate our feminine energy, to draw close to our loved ones, eat nourishing foods, and draw in more cooling lunar energy from the moon. If you haven't explored your feminine shakti energy, tonight is the time! With a few short easy to perform rituals you can start to get more in touch with your feminine energy and intuition.
2019-11-1214 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #27 7 Signs to Measure Your Ayurvedic HealthAs we progress down the Ayurvedic path, we might not know if we are making progress and can get discouraged and want to give up or quit the new habits we are developing. To keep us on track, there are 7 indicators of health we can check in on weekly to know if heading in the right direction. Tongue Health, Appetite, Elimination, Digestion, Sleep, Energy Level and Emotional Balance are all indicators of our health. Listen and learn what to look for in each area to know if you are making progress towards your health goals.
2019-11-1125 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #26 Using Mantra to Heal Body and MindMantras are ancient, primordial sound vibrations that create a lasting change in the body and mind through their vibrational energy. You might feel funny when you start chanting out loud, but it really can bring healing and energy to your mind and body. Learn about how to use mantras and practice a few mantras to start on your path to using mantras as a healing tool. In this episode I explore the most ancient mantra OM, what it means and ways to use it with your meditations. We also practice several mantras together. Sit...
2019-11-1117 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #25 Life in Crisis. Ayurveda or Divorce.Relationships are a constant balancing act of competing desires and when doshas collide fireworks can happen. This past week has been one of revelation and discovery-join me as I get real and talk about how applying Ayurvedic principles saved my marriage from divorce and how to use Ayurveda to move through the trials and struggles in life with ease and balance. Namaste.Join me online. www.ayurvedalifeschool.com Facebook: Heather White Johnson Instagram: @ayurvedalifeschool
2019-11-0626 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #24 Truly Live Ayurveda with the Yoga SutrasAyurveda and Yoga are like two sides of a coin. Alone they are wonderful, together they create a synergy of health and lasting change that can't be matched. With both claiming roots in ancient India, we learn that Ayurveda can give us holistic physical, mental and emotional health providing the ability to seek enlightenment through a yogic life. In this episode we focus on the royal path of Raja Yoga and Patanjali's 195 sutras or lessons. These teachings bring us towards greater health and enlightenment by integrating yoga and ayurveda. 'Bhagavad Gita' translated by Stephen...
2019-10-2323 min
Ayurveda Life School PodcastEp #23 The 4 Goals of Life and Learning to Let GoWe all come to this earth wanting four basic things: Kama: Physical and emotional Pleasure, Artha: Monetary Comforts, Dharma: PurposeMoksha: Enlightenment. In Ayurveda we call these 4 goals Purushartha. These goals are so fundamental that every person is motivated by them to some level. However, the more we attach to achieving these goals, the less likely we are to achieve them. So how to do we seek after these goals but still let go of the attachment of achieving?Listen in for some daily habits and ways...
2019-10-1500 min
Ayurveda Life School PodcastEp #22 The 6 Tastes for perfect digestion...and delicious mealsCreating a healing menu can be as simple as including the 6 tastes of foods- sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, astringent. But how much to include, and what ratio is right for your dosha? And what about your imbalances? How do you include the 6 tastes to create balance in your doshas. By including the 6 tastes in our meals in the right ratios we can experience smooth digestion, increased satisfaction and mental clarity, discernment, courage, passion, inspiration and even tighten and tone muscles. Isn't is amazing how healing food can be?Listen in to...
2019-10-0825 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #21 Heal Body, Mind and Soul by understanding the KoshasWe are more than just our physical bodies, and more than just our minds. In fact, in Ayurvedic and yoga philosophy we learn about the 5 koshas or sheath's that make up our body, mind and soul.Annamaya-PhysicalPranamaya-BreatheManomaya-MindVijnanamaya-Wisdom/IntuitionAnandamaya-BlissWhen we better understand each of these layers to who we are we see that we really are multi dimensional! No wonder why we feel confusion and ask ourselves the question, "Who am I?"The more we unite and heal these koshas through actions like diet, awareness, breathework...
2019-09-3026 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #20 Balance Your Digestive Fire-All About AgniAgni is the Ayurvedic term for fire, digestion and metabolism. And inside of healthy agni lies the secret to digestive health. On a physical level, digestion is the single most important determinant of good health. Why? Because the quality of your digestion is directly related to the ability of your body to build quality, healthy tissue. There are 4 types of Agni, and depending on your dosha, and your imbalances, you can strengthen your agni to a healthy, moderate level that leads to a easily maintained healthy body weight, effortless digestion and energized vitality. Don't...
2019-09-2416 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #19 The Ayurvedic Clock-plan your day for maximum energy and healthEvery day you are given the gift of 24 hours to create, find wellness, health and happiness.And did you know that the doshas are dominant at different times of the day and that by matching our activities to the doshic times of day we will have increased energy, decreased cravings for processed artificial foods, and greater health. Learn when to wake, when to eat, what types of activities to do throughout the day and the best time to do critical thinking and harness your creative energy. All of that information can be found in the Ayurvedic...
2019-09-1822 minAyurveda Life School PodcastEp #18 Seasonal Changes and the Doshas-how to move into fall with balanceIn Ayurveda the three doshas govern the seasons. Kapha-late winter to Spring, Pitta- Summer, Vata-fall to early winter. As we move into each season it is important to match our behavior, diet, lifestyle to the new season so we can remain in balance. In this episode we give an overview of the seasons by dosha and then explore specifically how to move from summer into fall/winter seamlessly. Winter (vata season) can really impact the rest of the year, so get yourself ready for vata season with the tips I share on this episode. ...
2019-09-0923 min