Episodes
From People Pleaser to Self-Love: The Journey to Embracing Your True Identity with Annie M Henderson
March 7, 2023
Annie M Henderson learned how to move away from the expectations placed up on her and became a people pleaser, doing what she thought people expected of her. Today she shares her journey of self-discovery and finding her au…
The Coming Out Process: Stage 1
Feb. 21, 2023
Who Am I? The process of coming out is described as a developmental stage model that involves several stages, starting with identity and orientation confusion, where the child realizes they are different from their peers. In…
Tragedy, Loss and Love Amidst Family Crisis
Feb. 7, 2023
Family is one of the most influential things in our lives, no matter what your feelings towards them are. Heather shares her personal story of her relationship with her sister, the loss of relationship during a time of celeb…
Overcoming Gender Inequity in Schools with Jason Ablin
Jan. 24, 2023
Gender disparity has always existed in the education system. As we become more aware of the inequity that happens between boys and girls, how does the construct of gender identity fall into this as well? It requires the abil…
Gender Fluid Panel: What Does it Mean to Be Non-Binary?
Jan. 10, 2023
Non-binary individuals have always existed, but as society progresses and discussions become more open, we are seeing more and more people identify with this. In this week’s episode, Heather put together a panel to discuss t…
Rainbow Stories: Creating Connections Through Shared Experiences
Dec. 28, 2022
Wherever you are in your journey, it is easy to succumb to the feeling that you are alone but we are here to tell you that you do not need to feel this way. Whatever is happening in your life, chances are that it happened in…
Animals and Mental Health: Uncovering the Beneficial Connection with Daniel Maigler
Dec. 13, 2022
Think about the things that we do automatically every single day to take care of your physical health. Now think of what you are doing to take care of your mental health. For most of us, it is much easier to identify the phy…
How To Support Your LGBTQIA+ Loved One During the Holidays
Nov. 29, 2022
The holidays are a time of magic, love, and connection. Unfortunately, the crisis in our lives doesn’t stop just because it is the holidays. Join Heather as she discusses all the ways to best support your LGBTQIA+ loved one …
Beyond Disordered Eating & Eating Disorders
Nov. 15, 2022
What are disordered eating and eating disorders? Today I am joined by Dr. Theresa Bussert and she gently shares with us the difference between disordered eating and eating disorders, and the best ways to support a person who…
Bisexuality, DEI, & Strategic Intentionality
Nov. 1, 2022
Today I am joined by Victoria Pelletier and we have an enlightening conversation about bisexuality and DEI engagement. Victoria is a woman who lives out loud and is a pivotal advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in …
What Is Unconditional Love?
Oct. 18, 2022
What is unconditional love? The meaning of love has been debated throughout all of time. Today I am joined by the love expert Kim Sorrelle, and she helps us take a deep dive into all things love. After the loss of her husban…
Positive Masculinity with the Gender Sensei
Oct. 4, 2022
What is Positive Masculinity? Today I am joined by the gender sensei, Mac McGregor, and he opens the conversation about what toxic and positive masculinity is. Growing up in the bible belt of America, Mac knew that he just d…
Critical Therapy and How We Have the Tough Conversations in Therapy
Sept. 20, 2022
We often separate our political, socioeconomic, gender, and racial identities from our mental health. Today I am joined by Silvia M. Dutchevici, and she introduces us to the concept of Critical Therapy. Critical Therapy take…
The Trevor Project and Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ People
Sept. 6, 2022
With September being suicide prevention month, it was imperative to have Kevin Wong on the podcast today. Kevin is the Vice President of Communications for the Trevor Project, and he shares with us all the amazing resources …
The Digital World and Your Kids
Aug. 23, 2022
Sarah Maynard is here with me today to talk about the digital world and your kids. She lays out some of the “shoulds” and “should-not” of what your children are sharing online and highlights the important fact, that once it …
Bringing Curiosity to The Conversation
Aug. 9, 2022
I have been thinking about curiosity and in today’s solo episode, I share with you some of the provoking thoughts I have been having. Curiosity is a wonderful tool to use in conversations with others that helps remove judgme…
Healing Your Mind, Body and Spirit To Reach Your Highest Potential with Jennifer Takagi
July 26, 2022
Jennifer Takagi is here to help women discover the power of their purpose. Through tapping into your truths, listening to your intuition, and trusting yourself, Jennifer can help you unlock your fullest potential. Her big me…
Your Message Can Change People’s Lives with Michelle Abraham
July 12, 2022
Michelle Abraham joins Heather in the virtual studio in this week’s episode. Michelle is an international speaker, podcast producer, and the category directory for kids and family in Podcast Magazine. Listen in as they dis…
How To Be a Good Ally
June 28, 2022
In this time of uncertainty, when rights are coming under threat, now more than ever it is time to become an ally. But what does it mean to be an ally? In this episode, Heather discusses the importance of being an advocate …
Building Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging into a Brand’s Core Values with Crystal Whiteaker
June 21, 2022
Crystal Whiteaker intrinsically understands the importance of inclusion. As a leadership development and DEIB consultant, she specializes in inclusive coaching and consulting for brands and leaders that care deeply about Div…
Being a Beacon of Authenticity for the Community and Allies Alike with Lisa Sugarman
June 14, 2022
“I think the real joy in life comes when you just meet the people who mean the most to you exactly where they are, and you embrace them for where they are.” - Lisa Sugarman Heather is joined by Lisa Sugarman, a mom, a parent…
“Whatever is Mentionable is Manageable” with Chris Tompkins
June 7, 2022
Heather is joined by author, therapist, and TEDx speaker, Chris Tompkins to discuss the impact of heteronormativity in today’s culture. Listen as they unpack the differences between queerphobia and homophobia, how the langu…
The Continuing Journey of Self-Discovery with Connor Hester
May 31, 2022
Connor helps Heather kick off Pride Month with a fun conversation that ranges in topics from an update on how he’s doing to his thoughts on rainbow capitalism. For newer listeners who do not know who Connor is, first of all,…
Unapologetically Me with Katie Miller
May 17, 2022
Creating a safe place for people to speak the truth, Katie Miller, the co-founder & assistant director of the Teen Suicide Prevention Society and host of Adulting Sucks podcast, is here to share her story of coming to live h…