Heather Chauvin: Get emotionally uncomfortable…on purpose

Do most women know how to set boundaries?? Not at all. We rarely protect time for ourselves. We always delay the mini adventures in our life because our kid gets sick, or there’s a surprise meeting, or that one extra-needy friend calls. And what happens when we stand up for ourselves? We feel guilt, shame, anger, and resentment when we impose boundaries. But in order to take our careers to the next level, and have a happier marriage and family life, we NEED to impose boundaries. And when you set boundaries, the feelings of guilt, shame , anger, and resentment come flooding back. So in today’s episode, my guest, Heather Chauvin, TedX speaker and founder of the Emotionally Uncomfortable podcast, reveals how to set boundaries (without feeling guilt or shame.) Listen now! Show Highlights Include: The counter-intuitive reason why you have less control in your overall life when you spend 3 hours making sure your hair is perfect (5:18) How you become an obsessive control freak by purchasing $1,000 self-help books (8:27) The “hermit crab in a shell” secret to skyrocketing past your comfort zone (and blast through your next life hurdle) (16:29) How to unlock an unbreakable mindset instantly by potentially giving yourself hypothermia for 60 seconds (20:35) Why leaving your needy friend on “seen” for 24 hours liberates your feelings of guilt, shame, and need (26:26) How to take time off, and go for that hike with your best friend with the “10 minute habit” (30:17) Interested in coaching with Brilliant Balance? Schedule an exploratory call here: http://www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule Subscribe to The Brilliant Balance Weekly and we’ll deliver it to your digital doorstep each Tuesday: http://www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly Need a few moments of peace? Listen to our free 5-Minute Meditation: http://www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/ Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance Join our private Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057 Connect with Heather here: https://heatherchauvin.com

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You deserve a big, full life and the freedom to enjoy it. The Brilliant Balance Podcast helps women in leadership design their next chapter for sustainable success—without burnout. Every week, host Cherylanne Skolnicki, a leading expert in work-life balance, leadership growth, and mindset coaching, shares ideas, inspiration, and insights to help high-achieving women align their ambition with personal fulfillment. Through conversations on leadership mindset, time management, and personal growth, you'll gain the tools to thrive in both your career and personal life. Whether you're considering a career pivot or craving more time for your personal life, you might find yourself asking: How do I advance my career—without working 24/7? Can I achieve my goals while still having time for my family? How do I stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling in control? What’s next for me—and how do I design it intentionally? If you’ve ever wondered how to fulfill your potential without breaking your life, this podcast is for you. In addition to sharing her own insights, Cherylanne sits down with experts, thought leaders, and ambitious women who reveal their strategies for burnout recovery, productivity for women, and redefining success on their terms. You’ll love the Brilliant Balance Podcast if you like podcasts like: Unlocking Us or Dare to Lead with Brene Brown, Women at Work by Harvard Business Review, The Midlife with Reshma Saujani, We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle, The Mel Robbins Podcast, HerMoney with Jean Chatzky, So Money with Farnoosh Torabi