Through The Grit

So many of us learn to survive by becoming "the strong one" — the person who keeps going, keeps holding everything together, and keeps showing up no matter how hard life becomes. In this episode, we explore the emotional cost of always feeling like we have to be strong, and how that pressure can disconnect us from our own needs, softness, and humanity. We talk about vulnerability, self-compassion, and the lessons that have helped us soften the armor we carry. This conversation is a reminder that strength does not have to mean constantly pushing through alone.   Where Love Lingers poetry collection is available now.  Learn more about Heather's work at allthethings.com Learn more about April's work at timewithtea.com

In this episode, we talk honestly about overwhelm — the mental load, emotional exhaustion, endless to-do lists, and pressure so many of us carry every day. We explore both the in-the-moment practices that help us come back to ourselves when everything feels like too much, and the deeper work of loosening our grip on unrealistic expectations and constant productivity. Through mindfulness, self-compassion, and small shifts in perspective, we reflect on what it means to give ourselves permission to not get it all done. If you've been feeling stretched thin or like you're constantly trying to keep up, this conversation is for you. Learn more about Heather at allthethings1111.com Learn more about April at timewithtea.com

In this episode, we explore some of the challenges we face as parents such as the feeling of not being enough, the guilt that lingers, and the pressure to do it all perfectly. As single mothers navigating our own journeys, we share honestly about the challenges of letting go of control, meeting our children where they are, and learning to meet ourselves with compassion. We talk about how mindfulness, yoga, and self-love practices have helped through the challenging moments and begin to enjoy motherhood in a more meaningful way. This is not about doing it perfectly but about returning, again and again, with compassion. Support for moms - Self Love Circles with Heather Ann Terrell and Raquel Winslow Single Mama's Time with Tea monthly calls with April Terrell  

Welcome to Through The Grit. In this first episode, sisters April and Heather share the heart behind why this podcast was created — a space for honest conversations, grounding practices, and gentle reminders that we do not have to navigate life's hardest moments alone. Together, we explore the experiences that shaped us, the practices that continue to support us, and our hope for creating a space where people can breathe, reflect, heal, and reconnect with themselves through life's messy and meaningful moments. Rooted in mindfulness, meditation, yoga, embodiment, self-love, and spiritual connection, Through The Grit is an invitation to slow down and remember that even in uncertainty, there can still be softness, presence, and grace. In this episode: Why we started the podcast The practices that have supported us through difficult seasons What "Through The Grit" means to us What listeners can expect from future episodes Thank you for being here with us at the beginning. If this episode resonated with you, following, rating, or sharing the podcast helps others find us too.   About Heather Heather Ann Terrell is an E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher, ICF-accredited coach, Yoga Nidra guide, and the founder of All The Things 11:11—a soul-led space devoted to self-love, embodiment, healing, and gentle transformation. Her work centers on helping women reconnect to their bodies, soften their inner dialogue, and create lives that feel aligned, nourishing, and true. With certifications in mindset coaching, success coaching, NLP, hypnosis, and alcohol-free living, Heather weaves together science-backed tools and intuitive practices to support women through seasons of transition—grief, burnout, identity shifts, single motherhood, and the quiet unraveling that often precedes deep personal rebirth. About April April Terrell is a mindfulness meditation teacher in training with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. A lifelong contemplative with more than twenty years of Buddhist practice, April helps people reconnect with presence, compassion, and the simple moments that make a life feel whole. A writer, poet, and wellness guide, she is the creator of Time with Tea, a mindfulness platform and newsletter that weaves poetry, meditation, and everyday rituals into accessible tools for grounding and wellness.