From Self-Abandonment to Self-Alignment: Redefining Motherhood, Cultivating Self-Trust And Vitality with Heather Chauvin

 I know this episode will speak directly to your heart and give you the encouragement to reclaim your joy again by accessing the tools shared by my guest today. Welcome my guest, Heather Chauvin. She is a leadership coach who helps 'successful' women courageously and authentically live, work, and parent on their own terms. Heather started her career as a social worker helping adults understand children's behavior. But it wasn't until 2013 when a stage 4 cancer diagnosis pushed her to take a deeper stand for change, uncovering how cultural expectations sabotage our dreams. She has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Real Simple Magazine, Mind Body Green, Google, and more. Heather Chauvin shares her journey of awakening and healing, emphasizing the importance of listening to the whispers and aligning with how we want to feel. She discusses the power of permission and the basics of feeling good. Heather explores the concept of dying to be a good mother and the self-abandonment that often accompanies motherhood. Finally, she addresses the resistance to change and the importance of taking ownership of our own well-being. In this episode we talk about: Creating boundaries in motherhood and opting out of toxic motherhood culture Creating a Future Based on How You Want to Feel Taking Radical Responsibility Holding Space for Children's Emotions Finding Purpose Beyond Motherhood Reclaiming your joy and living a fulfilled life Episode sponsor: BiOptimzers: Nurture your mind and body with this all-natural, full-spectrum magnesium supplement. Simply go to BiOptimzers and use promo code: ERICAL For full show notes and episode resources head to: https://ericalippy.com/heather-chauvin/ Find our guest at: Heather Chauvin | Website , Instagram , YouTube Emotionally Uncomfortable Podcast Work with Heather Follow me on Social Media: Listen on YouTube Your Host: @ericalippy Podcast: @passionlovepursuit PASSION LOVE PURSUIT PODCASTS: https://ericalippy.com/the-podcast/