That's Where I'm At
From Broken To Brave: Heather's Journey To Self Love
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In this episode, Laura is joined by Heather Speakman, a busy mom of four passionate about sharing her stories of healing and growth. She hopes sharing her struggles will help others feel seen and heard. Heather shares people's stories of bravery on her podcast from Broken to Brave. She recently separated from her husband of 18 years. She believes that even in the pain, there is beauty to come from the ashes. Laura and Heather dive into the complexities of their lives, discussing past relationships, early marriages, and the unimaginable loss of a child. Heather further shares the importance of finding happiness within oneself, especially during challenging times. Reflecting on her journey through divorce, she emphasizes the significance of self-accountability, recounting conversations with her therapist and daughter, Tristan. She bravely opens up about her journey towards self-love and emphasizes the importance of internal validation over seeking external approval. They discuss the power of vulnerability, the impacts of past experiences on relationships, and the significance of acknowledging and learning from one's own story.
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Timestamps[00:02:46] Heather’s background
[00:09:56] Heather's life-shaping relationships and family dynamics
[00:16:09] The challenges of divorcing and the difficulty of reconciling the good times
[00:17:55] The complexities of grieving individually and as a couple
[00:26:37] The importance of making one's own choices in life
[00:28:09] Reinventing ourselves and moving forward.
[00:30:08] The challenges of being in a relationship where one feels restricted [00:34:43] Journaling for personal growth
[00:41:59] The importance of apologizing for past actions and being genuinely honest
[00:44:49] Heather’s experience with dating apps and engaging in dating activities after leaving her marriage
[00:47:16] Opportunities for healing through honest apologies and discussions with adult children
[00:51:58] Emotional intelligence and self-awareness
[00:56:55] The importance of vulnerability and honest communication
[01:00:07] The healing power of expressing gratitude and vulnerability in relationships
[01:00:45] EEG brain-training protocol for personal and family healing, growth, and neuropathway development.
[01:07:31] The importance of remembering the negative aspects of the past
[01:10:56] The importance of valuing oneself
Notable Quotes- It was always difficult because we were always on this healing path. Right. But we could never line it up.
- If you're not working with somebody to tell you where the issues are, you'll never know why it affected you the way it did. We don't make choices in a vacuum. We were taught how to make them.
- Nobody can save you but you.
- It's okay to talk to other people and all those things, but I think in the end, we do not have to ask the opinion of everyone all the time.
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