Too Much!

We get it: goal-setting in the current state of the world can feel stressful, overwhelming, even painful. But dreams and goals should be freeing, life giving, and be on your terms. It should give you hope and fuel you! So we have a special challenge for you, to launch 2021 together. Have a listen and let us know what you think!   References:  Poem: "Too Much" Nikita Gill - to buy her book click here  Quote reference: “The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” -- George Bernard Shaw Our handles: @Heatherrauh (twitter) @HeatherRWalters (twitter/IG)

The year is finally coming to a close, and for pretty much everyone across the world, it's been varying degrees of traumatic. We're all feeling it, and looking back over the year can feel rough. I don't know about you, but we definitely haven't accomplished everything we've set out to! The thing is, that's okay. Today we're talking about the importance of celebrating wins of all shapes and sizes; how do you cheer yourself on when trauma, stress, and self-criticism are all telling you the lie that you don't deserve celebration?   References/Quote:  "Perfect is the enemy of good" - Voltaire   Our handles: @Heatherrauh (twitter) @HeatherRWalters (twitter/IG)

Ever thought to yourself, "I don't need feminism"? Or maybe, "Feminism is degrading to men"? What about, "Well, I respect feminists, but I don't personally identify as feminist. I just love the men in my life too much!" All of these statements are based on some misconceptions about the term that we want to clear up right now. 

Are you an Ennegram 1? Feel self talk is whoo-oo? This episode is for you.   The ability to like yourself is so key. It affects how much love you receive and the fuel for you to love others as well. You are also setting the stage for how you want others to treat you.     References:  Perks of being a wallflower quote: "we accept the love we think we deserve."   Our handles: @Heatherrauh (twitter) @HeatherRWalters (twitter/IG)

No, we're not living in the 50's anymore, and you might feel like you've never been forced to deal with gender roles. Buuuuuut we beg to differ -- yes, we've come a long way, but there are still some important things to be aware of. Gender roles, whether you realize it or not, are a part of your life at home and at work -- so how can we respond? Our handles: @Heatherrauh (twitter) @HeatherRWalters (twitter/IG)

In the third and final installment of our #BlackLivesMatter series, we're discussing the controversial term "Abolish the Police." Proponents are not suggesting anarchy -- so what do folks really mean when this comes up? References:  Ambulance history in the US: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2015/03/01/389798498/how-pittsburghs-freedom-house-pioneered-paramedic-treatment Martin Luther King quote: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Podcasts to check out by Black creators: https://blog.feedspot.com/black_podcasts/   Our handles: @Heatherrauh (twitter) @HeatherRWalters (twitter/IG)

We've all heard the term 'cancel culture.' For some, it represents marginalized people taking power back -- and that's a good thing! For others, it feels overdone and cringey, a sort of unhealthy 'mob mentality.' Let's talk about what it means, and how you can respond with respect and wisdom if YOU are ever 'canceled' -- whether that's in a dogpile on Twitter or in a personal conversation with someone you've wronged. 

As women living in very near proximity to the protests in Portland, Oregon, we have a few thoughts on it -- and the concern you might have about riots. 

Has anyone ever told you you were 'too much'? Yeah, it doesn't feel good. But we're here to embrace being 'too much' ;) -- so let's break it down and define what we actually mean.    References:  - We reference this quote: "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn’t serve the world." Often attributed to Nelson Mandela, it's actually from Marianne Williamson. - We also reference this quote by Elie Wiesel: "And that is why I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." From his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech in 1986.  Our handles: @Heatherrauh (twitter) @HeatherRWalters (twitter/IG)

BLM, Black Lives Matter

Pleased to meet you, internet! We are the Heathers. So what IS our damage, anyway??* This episode is a little introduction into who we are, our respective backgrounds, and why this matters to us.  *obligatory 80's film reference. 

A brief mission statement: what this podcast is about, who it's for, our goals, our blind spots, and our hopes for you as you listen in.