Heather Carter - Podcast Details

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Can I have a WORD with you?UNPACKING the Up-Side of SELFLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/2024-04-2127 min

Can I have a WORD with you?UNPACKING the Down-Side of SELFLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/ 2024-04-1724 min

Can I have a WORD with you?UNPACKING EXPECTATIONS PART 3: EXPECTAIONS OF GODUnpacking the powerful impact of our expectations of God (and God of us) Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/2024-04-0819 min

Can I have a WORD with you?UNPACKING EXPECTATIONS PART 2: EXPECTATIONS of OTHERSLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/2024-04-0222 min

Can I have a WORD with you?UNPACKING EXPECTATIONS PART 1: EXPECTATIONS OF OURSELVESLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/2024-04-0119 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking NOWHERE (Now Here)Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/2024-03-2620 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking NOTEWORTHY (vs. NotWorthy)Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/2024-03-1921 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking SIMPLIFYLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/2024-03-1320 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking CONNECTIONThe powerful impacts of CONNECTION Learn more about Bruce Pulver at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Above-Chatter-Our-Words-Matter-ebook/dp/B016IQ7I5E/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M2B4Q069VJ08&keywords=above+the+chatter+our+words&qid=1653437301&sprefix=above+the+chatter+our+words%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1 Learn more about Heather Carter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/ order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Selfie-NoFilter-Heather-Carter/dp/1952025710/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DY0H3TCFYABL&keywords=soul+selfie&qid=1653437600&sprefix=soul+...2024-03-0524 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking MASSIVEThe powerful impact of MASSIVE Learn more about Bruce Pulver at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Above-Chatter-Our-Words-Matter-ebook/dp/B016IQ7I5E/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M2B4Q069VJ08&keywords=above+the+chatter+our+words&qid=1653437301&sprefix=above+the+chatter+our+words%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1 Learn more about Heather Carter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/ order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Selfie-NoFilter-Heather-Carter/dp/1952025710/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DY0H3TCFYABL&keywords=soul+selfie...2024-02-2818 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking CONTENTMENTThe powerful impact of CONTENTMENT Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/2024-02-2122 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking SURRENDERUnpacking the powerful impact of SURRENDER Learn more about Bruce Pulver at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Above-Chatter-Our-Words-Matter-ebook/dp/B016IQ7I5E/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M2B4Q069VJ08&keywords=above+the+chatter+our+words&qid=1653437301&sprefix=above+the+chatter+our+words%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1 Learn more about Heather Carter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/ order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Selfie-NoFilter-Heather-Carter/dp/1952025710/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DY0H3TCFYABL&keywords=soul+selfie&qid=1653437600&sprefix...2024-02-1419 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking CHANGEDiscover the powerful impact of CHANGE Learn more about Bruce Pulver at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Above-Chatter-Our-Words-Matter-ebook/dp/B016IQ7I5E/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M2B4Q069VJ08&keywords=above+the+chatter+our+words&qid=1653437301&sprefix=above+the+chatter+our+words%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1 Learn more about Heather Carter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/ order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Selfie-NoFilter-Heather-Carter/dp/1952025710/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DY0H3TCFYABL&keywords=soul+selfie&qid=1653437600&sprefix=soul+selfie%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1 2024-02-0624 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking COMFORTUnpacking the powerful impact of COMFORT Learn more about Bruce Pulver at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Above-Chatter-Our-Words-Matter-ebook/dp/B016IQ7I5E/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M2B4Q069VJ08&keywords=above+the+chatter+our+words&qid=1653437301&sprefix=above+the+chatter+our+words%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1 Learn more about Heather Carter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/ order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Selfie-NoFilter-Heather-Carter/dp/1952025710/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DY0H3TCFYABL&keywords=soul+selfie&qid=1653437600&sprefix...2024-01-3120 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking STRIVEThe powerful impact of STRIVE Learn more about Bruce Pulver at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Above-Chatter-Our-Words-Matter-ebook/dp/B016IQ7I5E/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M2B4Q069VJ08&keywords=above+the+chatter+our+words&qid=1653437301&sprefix=above+the+chatter+our+words%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1 Learn more about Heather Carter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/ order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Selfie-NoFilter-Heather-Carter/dp/1952025710/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DY0H3TCFYABL&keywords=soul+selfie&qid=1653437600&sprefix=soul+...2024-01-2417 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking COMPARISIONThe powerful impact of COMPARISON Learn more about Bruce Pulver at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Above-Chatter-Our-Words-Matter-ebook/dp/B016IQ7I5E/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M2B4Q069VJ08&keywords=above+the+chatter+our+words&qid=1653437301&sprefix=above+the+chatter+our+words%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1 Learn more about Heather Carter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/ order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Selfie-NoFilter-Heather-Carter/dp/1952025710/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DY0H3TCFYABL&keywords=soul+selfie&qid=1653437600&sprefix=soul+selfie%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1 2024-01-1724 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking CONTROLThe powerful impact of CONTROL Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/2024-01-1118 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking NOT SO FAST (when we want things faster)Some times life is going too fast for us. We an feel overwhelmed and unable to manage what is coming at us. Ever feel that way? What about he opposite? When what we want won't come fast enough. The wait, the agony of uncertainty. Well Heather and Bruce break down the phrase "NOT SO FAST" as a way to deal with the "lull" or the period where we want things faster. NOT SO FAST Next is on its way Oh it’s patience I need To...2023-12-2625 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking HUMAN in HUMAN RELATIONSUnpacking HUMAN Life is fast. Just like learning to drive a car, we are often told to keep our eyes on the road (the prize, the goal, our dreams.) This focus can often come at the cost of building good solid encouraging interaction with others. Real relationships. Recently, Bruce was invited to speak with the PGA of America and their Tennessee chapter about bringing HUMAN back into HUMAN Relations in the world and business of golf. This podcast summarizes to key challenges and offers some real action steps to creating a HUMAN...2023-12-1918 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking RoUTine (does our Routine have a RUT?)Unpacking ROUTINE. Routines are encouraged, right? I solid Morning Routine, Our sleep, diet, exercise, spiritual, financial and more. But in our RoUTines could there be a RUT or two. In this episode we unpack ways to evaluate our routine and ensure we are align our daily routine with goals and intentions. ROUTINE Reassess what's in it open up to changes Unleash the time drags Time only for the good insert what's of value now reset and adjust 2023-12-1219 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking DEPRESSION (I + PRESSED + ON)Unpacking DEPRESSION by rearranging the letters to become I PRESSED ON. (Same letters just in a different order). When we are dealing with DEPRESSION, can we start by taking a different look to move incrementally to a different place? I PRESSED ON I have been struggling Problems persisting Rough times repeating Energy evaporating Sorrow swelling So what can I do Express help is needed Decide I never, e...2023-12-1210 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking CHOSENJoin Heather and Amanda as they unpack the powerful word CHOSEN. Christ Has Openly Spoken Everlasting New-life http://www.acupofgratitude.org/ Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com Embracing the Impact of Cancer https://www.actiontakerspublishing.com/impact Author interviews. https://w...2023-11-2824 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking GIVINGUnpacking GIVING What are we giving? Grief, a hard time, trouble or grace, compliments, thanks, appreciation, or something else that lifts others with encouragement? Romans 15 v 4 And the Scriptures were written to teach and encourage us by GIVING us hope. GIVING Gets to the heart of life Invites us to share self Valid, whatever is given Is uniquely your GIFT Nurture & watch grow Give from a Joyful place Learn more...2023-11-2119 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking THANK YOUUnpacking THANK YOU These are the two perfect words when getting a compliment for doing something someone appreciates. Nothing more, nothing less. not to diminish and not to accept with any overconfidence or gloating. Also, two great words when showing appreciation for the effort seen by someone else that impacts our day. Ephesians 5 v 4 Don't use dirty or filthy or foolish words. Instead, say how thankful you are. Unpacking THANK YOU might look like this. Let's break it down. 2023-11-1423 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking INSPIRATIONALUnpacking INSPIRATIONAL Bruce goes solo in this episode sharing his recent experience seeing INSPIRATIONAL friends completing a workout milestone and attending the Georgia State Golf Association's Adaptive Golf Championship this weekend. What is INSPIRATIONAL to you? The underdog winning? The total domination of your team against an opponent. Overcoming adversity and a setback. Determination and resilience? Consistency? Unpacking INSPIRATIONAL might look like this. Let's break it down. INSPIRATIONAL In action with intention Not notoriety seeking Steadily moving ahead Put setbacks...2023-11-0717 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking SELFIE Sneak Peak at Heather's upcoming Conference. Let her know if you would like her to come to your church or event to share more of the same! heathercartersoulselfie@gmail.com heathercarterwrites.com WATCH THIS 30 SECOND VIDEO RE: WOMEN'S CONFERENCES https://youtu.be/DHb_m2QqPOA?si=ew3yVIzK8rvd1Fsq Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce's TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset...2023-10-3127 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking WONDERUnpacking WONDER Do we WONDER why me? How about why not or why are we not getting what we want or desire right away or even after exhaustive work? Do we wonder what others are thinking about us? their opinion or perception? Can we look at our God and Christ in complete WONDER of their greatness? WONDER, what a great word We break it down this way and have a conversation about the many ways to look at WONDER. Be full of WONDER ...2023-10-2423 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking FREEZE vs FREESAre we doing things that FREEZE us? Let's do something that FREES us. Are we stuck at times? FROZEN. Yes, we certainly can all be. What can we do that will help FREE us up and move forward? Especially in difficult times and struggles that might instead bring in Worry, Anxiety, and Stress. Also, as Christ followers, who FREES us and can we always learn to turn to Jesus? Bruce landed on Psalm 46 v 10. Be STILL and know that I am GOD. Wow be still for a moment, turn to him, and let him work...2023-10-1724 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking ExampleWhat is the EXAMPLE we are setting and where does the light shine? Bruce and Heather unpack their perspective on this topic. Bruce draws on Daniel 6 v 26 where after Daniel refused King Dorius' decree to only worship him and was thrown into the lion's den for his "disobedience". Acting by faith, Daniel did not fear this fate. King Darius rushed to the den after a restless and distraught night only to find Daniel unafraid and unhurt. This caused Darius to reverse his decree and command all to worship Daniel's God, the eternal God. All glory went to...2023-10-1020 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking VICTORYWhat is being VICTORY? The big prize? Winning it all? The trophy and the accolades? Well, if that is the only picture of a "WIN", life can be pretty disappointing, right? In this episode, Heather and Bruce look at VICTORY in different ways so that we can gain some momentum, get on track, and start or eliminate certain behaviors or actions that can build as little victories that might just change the trajectory of our lives. We looked at the book of 1 John chapter 5 and verse 4 which says "Every child of God...2023-10-0928 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking VISION with Matt Johnson (Radical Manhood and Leader's Edge)Matt Johnson joins Bruce Pulver in this Episode to unpack Matt's word VISION. We linked to 2 Corinthians 4 v 18 to expand on VISION beyond a dictionary meaning alone. "Things that are seen don't last forever but things that are not even seen are eternal. This is why we keep our minds on things that cannot be seen". CEV Matt's Unpacking of VISION Value others Imagine the Possibilities Seek Growth and Results Invest in others Opportunistic attitude to serve Never doubt the...2023-10-0326 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking COMMIT (round 2 getting to the WHY?)A few episodes back, we unpacked COMMIT and looked at the WHAT and the HOW. In this Episode we revisit COMMIT but look at a focus on WHY would we commit to an improvement or a change in our lives. Why is this she important in working to archive a change in our lives? The verse we landed on to frame the discussion is Psalm 37 verse 5. Commit thy way unto the Lord. Trust also in him and he shall bring it to pass. (KJV) COMMIT (Why)2023-09-1924 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking CHANGE with Guest Stacey SiekamCHANGE for a dollar? | Can make us holler | How do we deal with it make the most of change? It’s easier when we WANT it, but what about when it is imposed on us or if we don’t think we have what it takes to embrace it and become a better person as we go through it? Stacey Siekman joins Heather and Bruce to unpack CHANGE, her experiences, and perspective will help us all when facing wanted and unwanted CHANGE. Stacey breaks it down like this. Let’s dive in! CHANGE 2023-09-1224 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking LABOR DAYIn this episode, Bruce goes solo and unpacks the September Holiday of LABOR DAY. We are often going so fast in life that we feel hurried, too busy, worried about the outcomes, anxious about the process and stressed about everything. We too often compare ourselves to others which is never a good idea because God made each of us unique and with our own GIFTS and TALENTS. Can we keep up the pace? Do we have what it takes? WAIT. Take time often to focus on our work and the contributions we are making. Here is one way as...2023-09-0513 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking RELUCTANTWhat is being reluctant? Why are we reluctant? What causes it? Most importantly what can we do to diminish, overcome it and thrive in our purpose? How can we learn to take action despite the situation and circumstances? Not easy to solve but Bruce and Heather discuss what they have learned through the struggle of moving from being reluctant to taking action. Looking at 1 Corinthians 15 v 34 and 58 with Bruce's men's Global men's ministry called In His Grip Ministry (www.inhisgripgolf.com) he speaks of the two verses as inspiration to remove his reluctance because, 1) There...2023-08-2924 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking HELP with Dave MacDonald (Bucket Ministry)In this episode, Bruce and Heather unpack the word HELP with Dave MacDonald who is an Ambassador and "Storyteller" with Bucket Ministries. Over 750,00,000 people on the planet do not have access to clean water and close to 800,000 die each year due in part to this lack of clean drinking water. 300,000 of these deaths are of children under the age of 5 years old. Dave (who Bruce and Heather met a few years ago as separate guests on his podcast called "Exercise Your Faith" ) has retired from his teaching career in California and joined forces with Bucket Ministries, an organization combining...2023-08-2221 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking RESOLVETo RESOLVE could be to settle "We RESOLVED the issue" or "I RESOLVE to let it go". We an feel like we have thrown in the towel. That may be a good thing and at times okay! But what happens when the going gets really tough and we need fortitude, persistence, or resilience? We RESOLVE to stay committed Heather and Bruce discuss ways to develop RESOLVE, a determination to see things through and commit to stretching, growing, and at times feeling pain and soreness. Give a listen and share your comments 2023-08-1521 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking STURDYWhat is considered STURDY? A fence post, deeply rooted and secured with footers of stone and concrete? How do we build a STURDY life foundation? We discuss our faith and its test and growth by challenges. A sturdy faith is like a sturdy foundation. Heather references her bible verse Hebrews 6:19 "This hope is like a firm and steady anchor for our souls. In fact, hope reaches behind the curtain and into the most holy place" CEV For Bruce, Proverbs 3: 5-6 With all your heart you must trust in the Lord and not...2023-08-0821 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking SHERPAUnpacking SHERPA. Have you ever needed a guide to help you get somewhere? Maybe to a new place, maybe out of trouble, maybe to elevate your performance at work in a sport or activity, Do you remember the experience? was it good? hard to ask? If the guide said yes, how did they make you feel during the "Guidance"? Safe, accepted, free to learn, or belittled, as you should already know. Did you feel embarrassed for asking? I bet one thing for certain, you remember how you felt. Am I right? Now flip the...2023-08-0116 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking CONFIDENCEIn this Episode Heather and Bruce unpack CONFIDENCE. It's Illusiveness, some reasons why. Reflecting on 1 Samual 17 v45 when David proclaims to Goliath that has come to find not with spears and daggers but instead in the name of the LORD ALL Powerful. How about that for CONFIDENCE? Here are some ways we looked at CONFIDENCE Comes from action Often buried in our self-limits Never being tested so it grows Fed by little wins Incremental movement Digging into doubt 2023-07-2526 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking VIGILANTIn this episode of "Can I Have a Word With You?" Bruce and Heather discuss the topic of Getting and Staying VIGILANT. We picked the Bible verse 1 Corinthians 16:13 "Keep alert, be firm in your faith, stay brave and strong!" Contemporary English Version. How do become and remain VIGILANT in our faith but also in the responsibilities and situations in our lives? Here are some triggers just using the letters in VIGILANT Voraciously engaged Intensely alert Gratefully growing Increasingly investing Longingly loyal Always attentive ...2023-07-1820 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking PATHIn this Episode of "Can I Have a Word With You?" Bruce and Heather discuss the topic of Finding, Getting on and Staying our our PATH Proverbs 3 v 5-6. Will it be easy? Do we have a role and responsibility? What is our path (unique to us) How do we get on it (prayer, studying and reading the Bible, seeking a personal relationship with God, Seeking his purpose and using our GIFTS How do we stay in our path? Align with a group of believers who will encourage, support, and...2023-07-1118 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking MENDEDIn this Episode of "Can I Have a Word With You?" Bruce and Heather discuss the topic of being MENDED. Physically, Spiritually and Mentally. Wounds are a part of life. Bruce shares the recent opportunity to speak at the Mended Hearts organization and share his mother's Medical Miracle of her heart emergency during her labor with him many years ago and how God used every possible resource to save and mend her completely from a condition that no other mother had ever survived. MENDED Made whole from...2023-07-0418 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking MIRRORIn this Episode, Bruce and Heather unpack and discuss the word MIRROR. What are the first thoughts/emotions when we think about looking in the MIRROR? Frightening, difficult? Opportunity, evaluation? What is it reflecting? Do we like what we see, not just physically but also, who we see? Do we compare? Do we say WOW I'm unique? How does this change our emotions and our confidence? Are we excited or disappointed? Can a MIRROR be a figurative Reflection point? Can we take inventory of where we are and use the response as a...2023-06-2722 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking IMPACTThis episode is dedicated to my father-in-law Ron Carter. He passed from Esophageal Cancer 2 years ago today. June 19th at 11:08. Please check out my blog entitled "Where's Ron" ( https://heathercarterwrites.com/2021/07/12/wheres-ron/ ) to hear more of the story. I hope you will find this episode helpful as you also navigate life's array of trauma and drama. "We go through what we go through so we can help others get through what we went through." Be IMPACTFUL Influence through steady action Make your mark to make a mark Pay attention & ease the tension Add and uplift w/encouragement Count on being...2023-06-2018 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking IMPULSE with guest Julio SotoIn this episode, we speak with Julio Soto, a dear friend from Puerto Rico. Julio and I met during the pandemic virtually via Zoom gatherings. First through In His Grip Golf Ministries, then the Rise and Grind community. Quickly Julio's selfless passion for helping people attracted and inspired me. You know, we are on our journey and God puts others on our path for HIS reasons and then gives us the opportunity to link and grow together. Wow, what amazing growth I have experienced by being around Julio Soto for three short years. In the Fall of 2022, we had...2023-06-1338 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking HOPE MAKER with guest Jenny Mulks founder of Along Comes HopeIn this Episode, we welcome Jenny Mulks, Founder of "Along Comes Hope" a non-profit organization serving Children and Families thrust into the battle of child cancer. Her organization provides much-needed but often overlooked resources such as transportation assistance to treatments, emotional and spiritual support, education, and more. Jenny has created the title of being herself a Cancer SurTHRIVer, Jenny has turned her Cancer into the unstoppable mantra of "CAN SERVE". Of course, we love her and her way with her own words. Today we unpack ways to become a HOPE MAKER. How can we bring...2023-06-0633 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking FORGIVEWhat does it mean? What does it take? Who is forgiving who? Is it a one-and-done deal? Who is hurt if it doesn't happen? Who is helped if it does? Why is it so hard? In this episode, Bruce and Heather discuss the messiness of FORGIVE along with the ways we can often struggle with it. FORGIVE First response, Why should I? Oh they hurt me SO much! Really, isn't that too weak? Go ahead give...2023-05-3029 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking AWESOME with Guest Steve Beecham, Author, Speaker and Business OwnerThis episode reveals the AWESOMEness of Steve Beecham as a person and with the ways he has successfully built his businesses through developing deep, meaningful and lasting relationships. He shares the value of creating "Two WOW's". the concept of DIRECT CONNECT pushing passed just helping others and diving into helping others "do what?" Steve is a dear friend, speaking colleague, and mentor. His books Bass Ackwards Business, What's Your Buzz", and "The Tapes We Play In Our Head" are great reads that breakdown business development, sales, customer service into the basics of relationships and having a can do attitude...2023-05-2327 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking MINISTER with Marcus EllisIn this Episode we unpack what it means to Marcus Ellis to Minister (verb) Marcus is the creator of "Hey Guess What, I Love You!" He is on a mission to touch lives with encouragement, positivity, hope and to shine a light on those who may not feel they are seen. Man of God, Husband, Father, Author, Musician, and more, Marcus joins the podcast today to share his passion and purpose to MINSTER to others in everyday life. MINSTER (Marcus' version) M ake a difference I n other’s...2023-05-1628 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking INCLUDEDUnpacking INCLUDED (being included and then reaching out to help others feel INCLUDED) Based on Matthew 14 v 25. "Any Kingdom where people fight each other will end up ruined. And a town or family that fights will soon destroy itself" Let's make others feel INCLUDED INCLUDED Invited to jump right in Never judged in any way Cared about right away Let in with kindness Unconditionally gave a shot Didn’t have to, did anyway Embraced from the sta...2023-05-0913 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking BUCKLEUnpacking BUCKLE to crumble or to BUCKLE down Based on Matthew 14 v 26-33 when Jesus called Peter to step out of the boat and walk to him. Be timid Unconsolable Cautious and stifled Keep seeing problems Let circumstances control us Expecting the worse Being bold Using strengths Controlling emotions Know moving to greatness Look only to GOD Expect the best and do the work ...2023-05-0213 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking CARELESS versus CARE LESSWhile we don't ever want to be CARELESS, are there times when we should CARE LESS about certain things? What others think about us? Being too focused on the outcome? Instead focusing on the process, the impact, where we are right now with the relationship, conversation, and our growth? In this Episode Bruce and Heather compare and contrast CARELESS versus CARE LESS CARELESS Cutting corners Attention distracted Risk of preventable errors Extremely dangerous Lack focus Emergency reactions Se...2023-04-2524 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking GRANTEDWhen you think of GRANTED what comes to mind? Maybe being taking or taken for? Or maybe received as a gift? In this episode, Bruce and Heather unpack the two ways this word can impact our lives. GRANTED Greedy | Grateful Regardless | Respected Assumed | Appreciated Narcissistic | Not but for Grace Taken as owed | Thankful Expected | Embraced Demanded | Deeply Moved Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our...2023-04-1819 min

The Go Nourish PodcastHow to Communicate BetterIn this episode of the Go Nourish podcast, Heather shares some useful tips on how to improve your communication. We learn simple swaps to make and questions to ask to ensure everyone gets the most out of a conversation. Heather shares some experiences from her days working in a care facility, as well as how these learnings have improved communication across all of her relationships, both personal and professional. 2023-04-1226 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking MINUTIAEHeather and Bruce back together again to unpack MINUTIAE. The small stuff. Really. Maybe the day to day mundane can bring us great joy if we pay attention and use the time in these tasks to connect with others and make an impact. Drive through lines, Grocery store check outs, Elevators, etc. Just a simple engagement can make a huge difference. Many intricate details In the big picture do they matter? Not always but should know they are part of life Unimportant or critical? Take a...2023-04-1121 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking STUCK (can't move or with it?)This week Bruce goes solo to unpack the word STUCK. Simple word but can have two different meanings. How can we come through something where we are STUCK to find a way to get moving again and through a tough time? STUCK can make us feel: Stifled Terrified Unsettled Caustic Kept back Not a good place to be right. But as we push and work to move forward, how about looking...2023-04-0411 min

The Go Nourish PodcastQuitting My 9-5In this episode, Heather shares her recent eperience leaving her 9-5 job, to pursue Go Nourish full time. We hear the roller coaster of emotions involved (spoiler: they weren't what she was expecting) and the grief involved in leaving something great behind, even when it's the right decision. Heather shares a story that shows how we sometimes put ourselves through difficult situations for longer than we need to (and longer than we know we should), either because we feel others expect it of us, or because it's "the right thing" to do. Tune in to hear more! 2023-03-3025 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking PRESSUREUNPACKING PRESSURE: Put there we get to respond Really is that really true Everyone has a perspective Seen as a performance test Subtle ways to step into it Untie situation & outcome Relax and seek your CALM Envision the tire w/o air Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that I am God. Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Watch...2023-03-2827 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking STAGNANTEver feel stuck, not moving forward, in a holding pattern that seems to be going nowhere? Kind of like a pond that has no movement. It can be piling up with sediment and algae forming. Late at night mosquitoes can appear. Just seems stopped and clogged; not moving and feels stifling. We can feel this way as well, An uncomfortable feeling that can create anxiety, angst, fear, and nervousness. Even though we are not moving, all can feel out of control. When STAGNANT the feeling can be : Something Awful 2023-03-2126 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking Bruce's Mindset MessagesThree years and 780-weekday posts ago today, Bruce began posting a daily Mindset Message to stay connected to his friends, clients, and family when the Covid 19 epidemic closed off personal in-person contact. He has written and shared a message of encouragement each weekday morning. Through his social posts, emails and private text groups, his inspired messages have made 5.85 Million touches across the globe. When asked about this Bruce merely says, "if we impact just one person with a positive message, the effort is worth every moment of work." In this episode Heather pushes Bruce to go deep on t...2023-03-1431 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking BATTLE with Guest Dr Jeffery P. Jacobs, MD, Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics, University of FloridaIn this Episode, Bruce is joined by lifelong friend Dr. Jeffery P. Jacobs MD, Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics, University of Florida. We discuss BATTLE, this time through the lens of Jeff's world his work, and his perspective on life and faith. We all face battles and Jeff's perspective comes from his work operating on small babies with severe heart challenges. He also deals with transplantation that has an impact on both the recipient as well as the donor's. Different but difficult BATTLEs. We trust you will find a nugget of wisdom from our conversation to take on your BATTLE...2023-02-2820 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking VALENTINES 10 Small Acts that Make a Huge ImpactIn this Episode, Bruce unpacks VALENTINES - each letter can give us a small but impactful nudge to uplift others year-round. Pick one today and give it a try when interacting with others. Reflection. How can I implement one or more of these small acts on VALENTINES to make an impact on others in my life? Anyone from a spouse or significant other, family member, child, student, co-worker, or team member? Anyone? Can I pause, pay a little more attention, step back, and offer any one of these VALENTINES thoughts? VALE...2023-02-2113 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking OVEROn Top. Who is in charge of your life? Who are you in charge of? Very done. "I am over it!" Everything is complete. It's over now. You can move on. Reflection. Look back. What did you learn. How did you grow? How can you do it different in the future? How did you see God show up? Where did you miss His hand or blessings? Who do you need to make an amends to? Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement or order Above the C...2023-02-1415 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking PAUSEOften we don't realize how fast we are going. Often we can be overwhelmed without knowing how or why. Let's take a moment and PAUSE. It's not easy but oh so important and can change and even save a life. How? Try this. Unpacking PAUSE Push that button every so often Acknowledge we are WORTHY Unleash the pressure of our own grip Step back and give ourselves a break Embrace the life we have with Joy! B...2023-02-0722 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking DISTURBEDIt's easy to become DISTURBED in life. Heather asks us to HALT and check the four possible reasons. Are we: Hungry | Angry | Lonely | Tired? Maybe, if so, Bruce suggests that maybe we pause for a moment and seek a bit of CALM. Catch | A | Little | Moment Unpacking DISTURBED. Doubting Everything It's YOU, not ME Say it isn't So (can't I catch a break) Testing our FAITH (Facing Anything Insurmountable Trust Him Undercurrent of the "BAD" guy Reset with a pause Be grateful for just one thing Escape the Anger and Exhale Directionally get with GOD ...2023-01-3120 min

The Go Nourish PodcastThe Importance of Self-AdvocacyIn the first episode of season 2, and the first of 2023, Heather shares some recent experiences that reflect the importance of self-advocacy. Whether it apply to health and wellness, or in Heather's case, dealing with WestJet Airlines, tune in to hear why Heather believes the idea of self-advocacy is unliaterally important. 2023-01-2623 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking ALWAYSTwo ways to look at ALWAYS (negative or positive). We can choose! ALWAYS (falling short) A failure all ready to happen Leads to the path of disappointment Wash away possibilities A no win set up You might as well not start Sets the mind to fail OR ALWAYS (willing to give my best effort) Approach with possibilities Let's give it a go Winds of Momentum come out to blow A w...2023-01-2418 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking NEVERNEVER (two ways to look at it). NEVER could do that or NEVER give up. - We get to choose. NEVER (negative) Not today or ever Expecting failure Visualizing loss Energy-less Re-enforcing limits NEVER (positive) No one will stop me from my dreams Expecting to outlast the opponent Visualizing success Engaged and Empowered Re-enforcing possibilities Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a...2023-01-1721 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking "EVEN IF"Today we unpack EVEN IF. EVEN IF all isn't going our way, EVEN IF we feel alone, EVEN IF all feels lost we must stay close to God. EVEN IF Embraced for life Versus "what's in it for me?" Even when it hurts Never a deal I know he is always there Following the Father no matter what Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://above...2023-01-1019 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking ALLListen in as Heather and packs the word ALL and how it relates to her journey through her sons hit-and-run accident. Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be added unto you. If we “take care of the things that are important to God, he will take care of the things that are important to us.” Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/2023-01-0522 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking FRIENDSOur first guest-host! The one and only Master Connector (How Bruce and I met!)....Bill Schomberg. Also happens to be the one to have the only picture in my Soul-Selfie#NoFilter book. WE LOVE BILL! Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/2022-12-0641 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking OBEYLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/2022-11-2924 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking EGOLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/2022-11-2219 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking GO FIRSTLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/2022-11-1523 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking REBOUNDLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/2022-11-0820 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking WORST and BESTLearn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/ Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ 2022-11-0120 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking ACCEPTLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/2022-10-2422 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking RELAXLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/2022-10-1919 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking LEISURELearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/2022-10-1121 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking EXHAUSTIONLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/ 2022-10-0420 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Unpacking REGRETLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/2022-09-2724 min

Can I have a WORD with you?Getting to know HeatherLearn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/2022-09-2025 min

Relationship Rescue4 Unconscious Deals That Keep You Stuck In Unhealthy RelationshipsHeather takes a deep dive at what happens once a pattern of withholding, withdrawing, and projecting has been established between the partners in an unhealthy relationship.Click here to learn more and register for the fall session of Heather's groundbreaking healing program, Living Your Highest Potential: Heal Yourself, Life, & Relationships!And don't forget to use the code EB50 to receive 50% off the course plus many other bonuses. This code is good for podcast listeners only! It will expire once it hits 10 uses. 2022-09-1926 min

Can I have a WORD with you?UNPACKING BruceHear Bruce's full story! Learn more about Bruce Pulver, book a speaking engagement, or order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/ Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, or order Soul-Selfie or Soul-Selfie#NoFilter at https://heathercarterwrites.com/2022-09-1325 min

The Go Nourish PodcastAirport Mayhem; Lessons in Thinking Beyond YourselfIn this brief episode, Heather shares a recent experience at the Vanocuver airport with a disgruntled traveler. She takes this as a lesson in using rational, logical thinking when feeling emotional about something that seems to negatively affect you for no apparent reason. Heather asks us to look beyond ourselves, at the bigger picture and the surrounding circumstances for an explanation beyond something "just trying to ruin the day."2022-08-1010 min

The Go Nourish PodcastLessons From the Forest; Cape Scott HikeIn today's episode, Heather shares her experiences from her most recent hiking adventure of the Cape Scott Trail, as well as other multi-day hikes she's done in past. Heather tells us it's all about learning how to be comfortable being uncomfortable, and all of the lessons that she learned in the forest and on the beach in the back country. 2022-07-2742 min

The Go Nourish Podcast"Healthy" Eating Follow up. Recognizing Body DysmorphiaIn this brief follow-up episode, Heather touches on a story she told in yesterday's episode about the number on the scale being different than the one she thought she'd see. We recognize that this may have come across as insensitive to those struggling with body image and weight challenges and apologize for that. We hear about Heather's reflection and experience with body dysmorphia (perceiving your body as a different size/shap than it actually is) and that it can affect anyone. 2022-06-1604 min

The Go Nourish Podcast"Healthy" Eating, but Make it ChillIn today's episode, Heather talks about her journey to "healthy" eating. Starting with a very restrictive diet, to a transactional outlook, to a now more intuitive way of eating, we hear what Heather has done to stress less about food.2022-06-1620 min

The Go Nourish PodcastChats with Nana CarterIn this special episode of The Go Nourish Podcast, Heather talks with her Nana about her 93 years of life; from growing up on a farm with no electricity, to being the first case of Polio in the Windsor area. 2022-05-2336 min

The Go Nourish PodcastThe Dreaded CoronavirusIn today's episode of The Go Nourish Podcast, host Heather Carter shares her experience with catching Covid. After 2 years of obsessively avoiding it, it finally happened... listen now to hear how it played out for Heather, and the natural remedies she used to try and accelerate her recovery!2022-05-0438 min

The Go Nourish PodcastWelcome to The Go Nourish PodcastIn this brief episode, we meet host Heather Carter and learn about the vision for The Go Nourish Podcast.2022-02-0802 min

Relationship RescueCodependent Attachment Means ObsessionWe cannot begin to work on ourselves, live a healthy life, and have healthy relationships until we stop obsessing about other people and their problems.Attachment is becoming overly-involved, hopelessly entangled, excessively worried, and, yes, even obsessed. Click here to download a number of freebies Heather offers to help codependents get off the roller coaster from hell. To read Heather's blog where you will find more help, click here. 2021-04-3026 min

Jesus digs scarsPictures of Life, Pt 8: A Picture of THE Dinner PartyPictures of Life, Pt 8 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-carter7/support 2020-07-0532 min

Jesus digs scarsPictures of Life, Pt 7: A Picture of Daddy's Boy (The Older Brother)Pictures of Life, Pt 7 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-carter7/support 2020-07-0530 min

Jesus digs scarsPictures of Life, Pt 6: A Picture of Daddy's Boy (The Rebel)Pictures of Life, Pt 6 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-carter7/support 2020-07-0533 min

Jesus digs scarsPictures of Life, Pt 5: A Clearer Picture of PrayerPictures of Life, Pt 5 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-carter7/support 2020-07-0532 min

Jesus digs scarsPictures of Life, Pt 4: A Picture of REAL FairnessPictures of Life, Pt 4 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-carter7/support 2020-07-0527 min

Jesus digs scarsPictures of Life, Pt 3: A Picture of RegretPictures of Life, Pt 3 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-carter7/support 2020-07-0535 min

Jesus digs scarsThe Jesus Way. Pt 1: You're Invitedby Blake Carter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-carter7/support 2020-05-0333 min