"What happens when you talk about the things that you want to do is people start to make connections for you. And this is exactly what happened and what has enhanced this year's experience."

In this episode, Heather explores what happens when we stop waiting for the perfect moment and start choosing courage instead. This isn't a travel highlight reel; it's a behind-the-scenes look at how Heather and her family prepared, decided, and executed the big life shift of snowbirding—without burning out their family or their bank account.

She opens up about navigating her own (and her child's) resistance with compassion, holding space for discomfort without detracting from the learning opportunities, and recognizing how much freedom can come from facing your fears rather than avoiding them. If you secretly want more freedom but feel overwhelmed by the logistics, are a high-functioning mom who wonders if your current lifestyle is sustainable long-term, or you've thought about relocating, traveling, or changing your rhythm but get tripped up by fear, this episode is for you.

What to listen for:
✨ Heather's fear of winter and the decision to start snowbirding for her mental health
✨ The intentionality and preparation that go into bringing big goals to fruition
✨ Navigating the underlying stress that almost kept Heather from seeing this through

"What Mexico gave me was the courage to do emotionally uncomfortable things, the courage to test something, the courage to try. When you wait for things to be perfect, you're never going to live out your dream because it's about progress, not perfection."

✨ Using the "Wouldn't it be nice?" list to create a happier and healthier experience
✨ The power of being open to new possibilities and getting out of your comfort zone
✨ Working through your child's resistance to what you know is for their highest good

"As long as my commitment is to be of the highest service to his mental and emotional well-being without doing his own spiritual work for him, meaning not trying to take away his pain for his own aha moments, and I can sit with his emotional discomfort, this is going to be such a growth opportunity for him."

✨ Looking at your shadow side, fears, and anxiety to create more freedom
✨ Heather's realization that her kids are detoxing from North American culture
✨ The magic of type two fun and why it can only come from emotional discomfort

"Sometimes you have to realize that what appears to be paradise on people's Instagram feeds is growth opportunities. What you don't see is that person's willingness to take a risk, that person's courage to be emotionally uncomfortable, and to experience type two fun."

✨ How getting uncomfortable can open you up to incredible, new experiences
✨ Understanding that you're in control of your and your children's lives, no one else
✨ Heather's top tips for working around the inevitable fear of uncertainty
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"I put myself in situations where I didn't have a back door and couldn't run away from myself. The natural consequence was that I felt lighter, and I'm finishing the year more proud of myself than I've ever been, with more confidence."

In this episode, Heather guides you through her unique process for creating a personalized, focused plan for 2026 that brings real lightness into your life. But that doesn't mean bypassing internal struggles or heavy emotions, because you can't reclaim your time or create more peace without addressing your biggest energy leaks. If your goal is to feel lighter next year, while bringing on more responsibilities that move you forward, this conversation will guide you to work with the four essential energy types that support real growth, so you can release what no longer fits and move forward with more ease, clarity, and self-trust.

What to listen for:

✨ 80% of how you spend your day is hiding, and why you need a north star

✨ The four types of energy you need to understand how to manage for growth

✨ Understanding the type of dreamer you are and how to work with yourself

✨ Why the more responsibility you have, the lighter you should feel

"When you begin to embody this identity of 'the more responsibility I have, the lighter I should feel', your brain begins to find evidence of how that's possible. Because the way that you manage your time and energy is focused on how light you can feel."

✨ Shifting the belief systems that limit your ability to experience lightness

✨ Continuously and relentlessly facing the parts of yourself you avoid

✨ Living for others as a way to feel better, but with strong boundaries

"You have to face parts of yourself that you've never, ever, ever faced, especially with that identity. And to be lighter, you have to let go."

✨ Getting radically honest about what you're sacrificing by holding on to stories

✨ Auditing the tasks currently on your plate to uncover what you can release

✨ Holding the emotional discomfort of learning how to trust and receive

✨ Why women often use strategy and information to avoid integration

"You have one precious life, and if you're wasting time on a strategy that's not working, it's time to put it down. If you are wasting it on relationships or skills that aren't working, or you feel like you've outgrown a career, it's time to put them down."

✨ Using community support to enhance personal growth and accountability

✨ Understanding that fear can be a catalyst for growth if managed intentionally

✨ Creating a 'Wouldn't It Be Nice' list to help clarify your desires

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We'll pinpoint your biggest time + energy leaks, identify the top areas to focus on for quick momentum, and map out exactly what to let go of so you can reclaim your energy, your time, and your joy.

Ready to make your time work for you without adding more to your plate?

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