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You’ve checked every box, and it still doesn’t feel the way it’s supposed to. Host Heather sits down with executive coach Keren Eldad, author of Gilded: Breaking Free from the Cage of Ambition, Perfectionism, and the Relentless Pursuit of More, to talk about what happens when a life that looks shiny from the outside feels hollow on the inside. Keren shares her own turning point: a picture-perfect résumé and Instagram-ready life that hid an abusive marriage, followed by a divorce, a fire, and a financial collapse that forced her to face herself. Together, she and Heather explore: Why ambition can become a trap, and how to redefine success around meaning, happiness, and purpose How to tell high standards from perfectionism, which is really fear in couture Why overachievers rush through grief and “get back up” too fast How to befriend your ego (Keren calls him Satan, Hebrew for “opponent”) instead of fighting it Why the midlife crisis is really a grief process, and why aging is a lesson in surrender The two questions to ask yourself if you suspect you’re climbing the wrong wall Funny, frank, and surprisingly tender, this conversation is for every high achiever who suspects there’s a door where they’ve been hitting a wall. Learn more about the book at breakfreewithgilded.com and find Keren on Instagram at @coachkeren. SPONSOR: AirDoctor   Head to www.AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code HEATHER to get $250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers, including the 3500, 4000, and 5500 models. We’re so confident you’ll love AirDoctor that every purchase is backed by a 30 day moneyback guarantee. This is an exclusive podcast only offer, available now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to weather life’s toughest storms and come out stronger on the other side? Heather talks  with Gabrielle Scout—founder and CEO of Scout's Agency and author of The Emotional Entrepreneur—to discuss the raw, unfiltered reality of building a business, navigating mental health, and stepping into true visibility.  Gabrielle shares her personal journey of overcoming a bipolar disorder diagnosis in her early twenties, managing the "winter" seasons of her business, and finding strength in self-advocacy. They also dive deep into the world of podcast guesting as a powerful, high-ROI form of PR for female entrepreneurs. Listen to the podcast for an inspiring conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the courage to keep pursuing your dreams—even when life throws you some extraordinary challenges. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in her early twenties, Gabrielle shares her deeply personal journey of navigating mental health challenges, advocating for herself, and refusing to let a diagnosis define her future. Years later, she faced another devastating setback—this time professionally. During what she calls a “winter season,” her business lost 50% of its income, forcing her to make painful decisions, including laying off employees. But Gabrielle persevered, rebuilding her company within a year and emerging stronger, wiser, and more determined than ever. Today, she’s not only living her entrepreneurial dream but helping other women pursue theirs. Gabrielle shares why authentic visibility matters more than social media virality and introduces Placement Studio, her new software designed to make podcast bookings and meaningful publicity more affordable and accessible—without relying on traditional PR agencies. In This Episode: Overcoming the Odds: How Gabrielle navigated personal and professional challenges without losing sight of her dreams. Mental Health & Self-Advocacy: Her experience with bipolar disorder, trusting her instincts, and finding strength in her own voice. Surviving the Winter Seasons: Losing half her business, making difficult decisions, and rebuilding stronger within a year. The Emotional Entrepreneur: Why success requires emotional resilience as much as business savvy. The Power of Visibility: Moving away from vanity metrics and chasing conversations that actually move the needle in your business.  Empowering Other Entrepreneurs and Democratizing PR: An inside look at podcast guesting, building thought leadership without gatekeepers, and Scout's Agency's new Placement Studio software that allows you to get on podcasts w/o the high fees of a monthly agency. How Placement Studio is opening the doors to affordable, do it yourself publicity through podcasts.             From personal struggles to professional setbacks and ultimately triumph, Gabrielle’s story       is a reminder that success isn’t about avoiding life’s storms. It’s about finding the strength to weather them—and continuing to build the life you believe in.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, host Heather is joined by renowned longevity and gut microbiome specialist Dr. Daryl Gioffre for an eye-opening discussion on why the gut is the true center of overall health and the root cause of many chronic conditions. Tune in as they break down essential health basics, including: The Truth About Acid Reflux & GERD: Why acid reflux is not caused by having too much stomach acid, but rather by acid going the wrong way due to a malfunctioning lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The Dangers of Chronic PPI Use: Examining how long-term use of proton pump inhibitors can negatively impact your health and increase risks for cognitive and kidney issues. Healing Diverticulitis & Leaky Gut: Actionable steps—including a powerful two-week protocol using bioactive silver hydrosol and liquid aloe vera—to repair your gut lining and support your microbiome. The WMD Diet: Identifying inflammatory foods like gluten, dairy, refined sugar, and seed oils, and learning how to swap them for healthier alternatives. Self-Care vs. Crisis Care: Shifting away from just treating symptoms and moving toward proactive wellness to build resilience, boost your immune system, and improve your longevity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carole Radziwill built a 15-year journalism career reporting from Cambodia, Haiti, India, and the front lines of two wars — long before reality TV ever found her. In this candid catch-up, Heather and Carole revisit her three Emmys, her bestselling memoir What Remains, and the strange, true "Cartier Curse" story about a watch tied to three widowed women. They wrap with a rapid-fire skincare swap. Carole Radziwell is back on RHONY.   Here Heather and Carole talk all things non-housewives and some housewife history.   Sponsor: AirDoctor: Head to www.AirDoctorPro.com  and use promo code HEATHER to get $250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers, including the 3500, 4000, and 5500 models. We’re so confident you’ll love AirDoctor that every purchase is backed by a 30 day money back guarantee. This is an exclusive podcast only offer, available now!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heather sits down with somatic educator, nutritionist, and author Luis Mojica for part one of a two-part conversation about of the release of his new book, Food Therapy. Luis opens up about being born intersex, the decades of misunderstanding, bullying, and trauma that followed, and how he found his way to binge eating as a coping mechanism — and eventually, to healing. They dig into the deep connection between hormones, stress, and food, why "food therapy" is about your relationship with what you eat rather than a diet protocol, and practical shifts anyone can make (from balancing meals with protein, beans, and greens to rethinking that morning coffee). It's a raw, wide-ranging talk about the body, shame, resilience, and finding harmony — with part two still to come. Learn more about Luis and his work at holisticlifenavigation.com or foodtherapy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wendy Valentine — author of Women Waking Up: The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose, and Play and host of the Midlife Makeover Show — joins Heather for a raw, wide-ranging conversation about rebuilding a life from the ground up. At 45, Wendy hit a full-on midlife meltdown: divorce, job loss, over $150K in debt, an empty nest, chronic illness, and the deaths of her dog, cat, and brother — all within weeks of each other. Instead of staying stuck, she chased a long-held dream of RVing across the country and completely reconstructed her life within two years. In this episode, Wendy and Heather dig into what it really means to "lean into your destiny," why midlife often feels less like a crisis and more like a coma we need to wake up from, how to grieve fully instead of stuffing it down, the "lotus effect" and being in the mud without being of it, and how to become your own best friend by rewiring the stories running through your head. It's a conversation about permission — to feel, to grieve, to change, and to finally show up for yourself. Find Wendy: WendyValentine.com | Women Waking Up (Amazon) | The Midlife Makeover Show | Instagram @wendy_valentine_ Sponsor: AirDoctor: Head to www.AirDoctorPro.com  and use promo code HEATHER to get $250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers, including the 3500, 4000, and 5500 models. We’re so confident you’ll love AirDoctor that every purchase is backed by a 30 day money back guarantee. This is an exclusive podcast only offer, available now!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Health Harmony & Heather, Heather is with Charles Brun, co-founder of the global French eyewear brand IZIPIZI. What started 15 years ago as a simple solution for high school friends' mothers who couldn't find stylish, comfortable, and affordable reading glasses has transformed into a worldwide lifestyle brand selling in 90 countries and over 9,000 stores. Charles shares the entrepreneurial journey behind IZIPIZI—from launching at the iconic Paris boutique Colette to navigating the challenges of expanding into the U.S. market. Together, Heather and Charles discuss: The Power of Purpose-Driven Design: How necessity, classic aesthetics, and affordable pricing created a "masstige" product that fits every family member and moment in life. Thriving in a Business Partnership: The "thruple" dynamic behind three high school friends turned lifelong business partners, and the strict rules that have kept their relationship strong for 15 years. Strategic Growth & Adaptability: Rebranding from C Concepts to IZIPIZI, transitioning to sustainable, 100% bio-based materials, and balancing wholesale, e-commerce, and curated retail partnerships like MoMA and Nordstrom. Resilience in Entrepreneurship: How to push through rejection, navigate local market differences, and stay true to your vision during challenging economic times. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a design lover, or simply looking for inspiration on living authentically and harmoniously, this episode offers invaluable insights on turning a simple idea into a global success story. Connect & Shop: Find IZIPIZI frames at izipizi.com, Amazon, or select retailers like Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, and MoMA Design Stores. Tune in to explore all things that lead to your innermost truth, happiness, and freedom! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Heather in this episode of Health, Harmony & Heather as she sits down with entrepreneur, author, and QVC personality Kim Gravel for an empowering conversation on embracing life’s imperfections and finding your true voice. Together, they explore how personal trials, evolving through pain, and grounded self-worth pave the way for authentic growth. In this episode, Heather and Kim dive into: Turning Pain into Power: How life’s hard knocks and growing up with "raw truth" build true confidence. Finding Your Voice: Kim’s early journey in Southern pageantry as a platform for self-expression and female empowerment. Unlocking Inner Potential: Why everything you need to succeed is already inside you—it just needs to be refined. Making Messages Out of Messes: Reframing our flaws, mistakes, and parenting struggles to connect more deeply with others. Simplifying Life: Stepping off the perfectionism treadmill and trusting your inner voice to guide your path. Tune in for a heartfelt, funny, and deeply relatable conversation on staying authentic, extending grace to yourself, and stepping into your innermost truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this deeply moving and inspirational episode of Health Harmony and Heather, host Heather sits down with long-time friend Kate Doerge—certified grief coach, motivational speaker, author, and CEO/co-founder of the Penny’s Flight Foundation. Following the loss of her 16-year-old daughter, Penny, to complications from Neurofibromatosis (NF1) in 2022, Kate has dedicated her life to transforming pain into purpose and changing the cultural conversation around loss. Together, Heather and Kate explore: Penny's Legacy & NF Awareness: The journey of raising a child with Neurofibromatosis Type 1, bedazzling braces, choosing positivity, and launching the Penny's Flight Foundation to advance research and fund a cure. Reimagining Grief: How to break free from traditional, dark mourning traditions to embrace personalized celebrations of life, strength, and permission to feel joy after loss. Faith Over Fear: Practical steps to cultivate connection, honor loved ones by living fully, and lean into intuition and life's true purpose. Whether you are navigating personal loss, seeking inspiration through adversity, or looking to support the mission to end NF, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that it's not about your lifespan—it's about your wingspan. Book: Reimagining Grief: Finding a New Path to Healing, Strength, and Joy After Loss by Kate Doerge (available in print and audiobook) Organization: Penny’s Flight Foundation Connect with Kate: KateDoerge.com | Instagram: @PennysFlight & @KateDoerge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPONSOR: AirDoctor: Head to www.AirDoctorPro.com  and use promo code HEATHER to get $250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers, including the 3500, 4000, and 5500 models. We’re so confident you’ll love AirDoctor that every purchase is backed by a 30 day money back guarantee. This is an exclusive podcast only offer, available now!  "You can't read the label from inside the bottle." In this powerful episode of Health, Harmony, and Heather, host Heather sits down with leadership mentor, keynote speaker, and business coach Lacey Newman. After building a top-1% real estate team with over a billion dollars in career sales, Lacey stepped away from constant survival mode and traditional hustle culture to help high-achieving women redefine success on their own terms. Lacey opens up about her raw, transformative journey—from navigating childhood trauma and losing her father to suicide, to overcoming burnout, surviving a divorce, and rebuilding her life as a single mom of two. Together, Heather and Lacey explore how our hardest moments can be reframed into our greatest purpose, and why choosing yourself first is essential for long-term fulfillment. The 7 Es of Alignment: A 60-second self-assessment to instantly check in on your energy, enthusiasm, focus, and overall well-being. The Overfunctioning Trap: Why capable, high-achieving women get addicted to reactivity and how to break free from the cycle. Creating "Mental White Space": How setting intentional boundaries (like batching emails) gives you room to make clear, purpose-driven decisions. Alignment vs. Balance: Why chasing perfection is fleeting, and how to build a business that supports your life rather than consuming it. 7 Es Checklist: Direct message Lacey on Instagram at @alignedwithlacey to get your copy of the 7 Es of Alignment. Work with Lacey: Learn more about her programs and coaching at LaceyNewman.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if not getting what you thought you wanted is actually the greatest form of grace? In this episode, Heather sits down with beloved transformational teacher, inspirational speaker, and author Kute Blackson to talk about breaking free from conditioning and unlocking your true greatness. Kute shares the jaw-dropping, real-life miracle story of how his parents met across continents through sheer spiritual intuition, and how he walked away from a pre-determined path as his father’s successor in Ghana and London to discover his highest destiny in America. In this conversation, we explore: How our early childhood environments imprint a false version of what "love" means into our nervous systems. The "inside-out approach" to dismantling the strategic defense mechanisms of the ego. Kute's grueling but liberating personal breakthroughs on the El Camino de Santiago trail and in India. Why real surrender isn’t about giving up—it’s about dropping the illusion of control to let a higher intelligence move through you. Website: ⁠www.heatherthomson.com⁠ Social Media:  IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamheathert/⁠ You Tube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@iamheathert?si=ZvI9l0bhLfTR-qdo⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erin Claire Jones was introduced to Human Design by a stranger in New York City in 2015—a chance encounter that would change the course of her life. Today, she’s one of the world’s leading experts in Human Design. For the past decade, Erin has been teaching it as a practical tool for alignment in work, love, and everyday decision-making. Through her coaching, courses, digital products, and personalized guides, she’s helped hundreds of thousands of people worldwide return to who they truly are and find their flow.  Do you know what career you’re really meant to pursue? Can you identify the relationships you should really be investing in? Are you living your life to the fullest? Do you want to understand better your partner or work colleagues? Human Design is a mystical personality assessment that uses NASA data, astrology, and Eastern philosophy to generate mind-blowingly accurate insights into how you uniquely thrive at work, in love, and beyond. It is very practical and gives detailed info on what Human Design you are and you can find out what Human Design your children are, spouses are, and make dynamics make more sense. Erin’s book: How Do You Choose?  A Human Design Guide to What's Best for You at Work, in Love, and in Life is a hands-on guide to using your Human Design to find more flow at work, deepen your relationships, and make aligned, confident decisions. Her work has been featured in Forbes, The Sunday Times, Vogue, Allure, Nylon and more. ⁠https://erinclairejones.com/book⁠ You can find out your human design by going here: BLUEPRINT GUIDE: A hyper-personalized, super accessible guide to your human design Here's the link to get your custom guide: ⁠https://humandesignblueprint.com/guide⁠ Link to study human design with Erin:  ⁠https://humandesigngenius.com/⁠ Website: ⁠www.heatherthomson.com⁠ Social Media: IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamheathert/⁠                     You Tube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@iamheathert?si=ZvI9l0bhLfTR-qdo⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Health, Harmony, and Heather, the podcast dedicated to exploring the human condition, total body wellness, and finding our innermost truth and freedom. In this episode, host Heather reunites with renowned longevity and gut microbiome specialist, Dr. Daryl Gioffre, for a deep dive into an issue affecting millions: the gut health epidemic. Many people view acid reflux or chronic stomach discomfort as a minor nuisance, but Dr. Gioffre explains why masking these warning signs with over-the-counter medications can actually worsen the root cause and lead to long-term issues like leaky gut, diverticulitis, or even more severe chronic illnesses. Together, they break down the common misconceptions surrounding stomach acid, the lifestyle choices fueling our toxic internal environments, and how you can take control of your biological destiny through intentional self-care. The "Second Brain" Epidemic: Why conventional medicine often chases downstream symptoms while ignoring the crucial role of the gut microbiome. The Acid Reflux Misconception: Discover why acid reflux is rarely a problem of too much acid, but rather acid moving the wrong way through a weakened lower esophageal sphincter (LES). The WMD's SSS Diet: Dr. Gioffre outlines the "Weapons of Mass Destruction" diet—wheat, meat (low quality), dairy, sugar, seed oils, and refined salt—and how to substitute them for gut-healing foods. The Ultimate Two-Week Leaky Gut Protocol: A step-by-step breakdown using George’s aloe vera, sovereign silver, and spore-based probiotics to rapidly repair your gut wall. Health Span vs. Lifespan: Understanding the difference between crisis care and healthcare, and why building "gut ninjas" is your best defense against aging, stress, and environmental toxins. Special Tribe Discount: Dr. Gioffre is offering listeners 15% off his premium supplement line (including Gut Punch and Acid-Kicking Coffee) and his specialized gut testing packages (GI Map and MRT food sensitivity test). Visit getoffyouracid.com and use the promo code HEATHER15 at checkout, or DM Dr. Gioffre on Instagram at @drdarylgioffre and mention this episode to set up your one-on-one test review! Connect with your health, listen to your body's warning signs, and join us on the ride toward true longevity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Heather is joined all the way from Ibiza by Europe's leading psychology expert and former top model, Kelly Weekers. Kelly shares her pivotal transition from the high-pressure world of international modeling to running her own psychology practice. Together, Heather and Kelly explore the invisible traps of people-pleasing, the evolutionary purpose of our emotions, and the generational dynamics of raising independent teenagers. If you are feeling burned out, stuck in negative mental patterns, or disconnected from who you are, this episode is your practical guide to letting go of what no longer serves you and choosing your own happiness. SPONSOR: AirDoctor   Head to www.AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code HEATHER to get $250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers, including the 3500, 4000, and 5500 models. We’re so confident you’ll love AirDoctor that every purchase is backed by a 30 day moneyback guarantee. This is an exclusive podcast only offer, available now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the secret to living to 100 without chronic disease isn’t a magic pill, a grueling diet, or a hidden gene? This week on In My Heart, host Heather Thompson sits down with National Geographic Explorer, bestselling author, and Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner to completely reverse-engineer how we look at aging, health, and happiness. After analyzing decades of dietary surveys, Dan reveals that the world's longest-lived populations thrive almost exclusively on whole, plant-based foods. But here is the catch: they aren't relying on willpower. In this episode, Dan breaks down the "Power 9" lifestyle habits and explains why true longevity relies on shifting our surroundings rather than forcing restrictive habits. From the "all-star" longevity ingredient sitting in your pantry to the profound impact of your immediate social circle (your "Moai"), you’ll learn how to curate an ecosystem where the healthy choice is the mindless choice. Plus, Heather shares her own deeply personal journey of discovering food as medicine to save her son's life, and Dan explains how true happiness and a defined sense of purpose can statistically add up to eight extra years to your life expectancy. Forget the quick fixes and multi-billion dollar processed food propaganda. Tune in to discover the affordable, actionable four-week blueprint from Dan's latest book, The Blue Zones Challenge, and learn how to start thriving right where you are today. Sponsor:  Cozy Earth Summer should feel easy for everyone in the house. Cozy Earth's Bamboo Sheet Set, Everywhere Pant, and Everyday Polo are designed to keep him cool, comfortable, and actually relaxed all summer long.  Head to www.cozyearth.com and use my code Thomson for an exclusive 20% off. And if you see a post-purchase survey, mention that you heard about Cozy Earth right here!"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices