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Come get a dose of Grandma energy from a woman who has the vitality of a thirty-something! Join me in welcoming Hearts Unleashed House Publishing newest author, Susan Haydock, Ph.D. Susan is a Wisconsin author, grandmother, and award-winning educator who has spent her career inspiring curiosity and creativity in children. Now enjoying a retirement of writing and pursuing other passions, Susan originally served as a K-12 teacher and college instructor. Her debut picture book, No One Told Me I Could Not Sleep with Bubble Gum in My Mouth, is a story of a bubble gum blunder that created a lifetime of memories and laughter. This sweet story celebrates the joys, silliness, wonder of childhood, and nostalgic memories of sleepovers at Grandma’s. Susan believes every child, no, every person deserves a moment of magic, a burst of laughter, and a really good bubble. So if you are ready for a laugh and smile, tune into this episode today!

If you are you ALWAYS stressed, you might actually like it that way... Hear me out, people can become conditioned to the physiological and psychological state created by chronic stress. It is like a hit of a drug that keeps us high. Cortisol, also known as the "stress hormone" keeps us sharp and alert but chronic stress also fries our nervous system and can lead to mental, physical, and emotional complications. If you are unsure if you are addicted to stress, check out this episode to learn how to make a healthy shift.

This week's episode is a change of pace and you will hear it in my tone and pace. This is a transmission uploaded to my monthly Hearts Unleashed Membership community where we have a monthly affirmation to empower us as the deliberate creators of our lives. This month's affirmation transmission is centered around one life-changing truth: "I am free because I forgive." Through intentional affirmations and calming guidance, you'll be invited to release resentment, soften emotional burdens, and reconnect with the peace that has always been available within you. Forgiveness is not about excusing what happened or forgetting the past. It is about choosing your own freedom over carrying the weight of pain. As you listen, allow these affirmations to support subconscious reprogramming, emotional healing, and the courage to let go of what no longer serves your highest good. Return to this affirmation transmission whenever you're ready to release anger, heal old wounds, strengthen compassion, and reclaim your energy. The more forgiveness becomes a practice, the more freedom becomes your natural way of being. So if you are ready to live free, press play today.

I am celebrating the 420th episode of the Hearts Unleashed Podcast taking about sobriety because chemical and emotional sobriety has helped me design, develop, and actually enjoy this phenomenal life I am living! Once I gave up substances, I discovered the "internal drugstore" if getting intoxicated on shame, guilt, fear, anxiety, and drama. If you are done being hijacked by your emotions, hormones, and addictions, this is the best episode for you to tune into.

Knowing the right professional and service at the right time can be the difference between healing and creating more experiences you need to heal from. This episode is for patients and practitioners alike; clients and coaches, participants and providers...it is necessary to have a grasp on what you really need as a seeker and what you are really offering as a professional. Knowing the difference between therapy, coaching, and consulting can save you precious time and money that could otherwise be spent enjoying your one wild and precious life. If you are in the decision-making season of your journey, this is a perfect episode for you to start and stay on track!

There's manifesting and then there's maintaining your manifestation. Join Manifest Media Co. Founder Melissa Dvojacki as we discuss a less obvious facet of abundance and what it's like to actually get what you want. This in depth conversation explains the more nuanced facets of how to chase a dream and stay happy, grateful, and regulated in the process. It is a journey and we would like to bring you along for the ride. So if you are ready to manifest the life of your dreams, hit play today!

Chase Pagel shares with us how she learned to surrender to her calling to write children's books. Her series Dairy Diaries share's the agri-culture of life on the farm. Join us to celebrate the release of her fourth book, Alpha-Dairy-Bet, and her new card game as she continues to develop the world of Dairy Diaries. This episode is a chance to learn how to prioritize progress over perfection and it is Chase's secret to publishing 4 best-selling books, in both Spanish and English. If you are ready to make some progress in your life, hit play today!

Reserving your precious energy for the things in life that matter most to you. I wanted to spend an episode nerding out about how to multiply the results of your efforts by using the discernment between linear and exponential success. Knowing the difference can help you stop trading your hours for dollars and start creating the kind of momentum that generates all types of abundance while also saving yourself a lot of time, stress, and effort. This isn't about find shortcuts. It's about working smarter, not harder. If that sounds appealing to you, hit play today!

I am beyond excited to share the introduction to my upcoming book, The Self Critical Person's 365 Guide to a Slightly Better Life. This book has been years in the making and it is finally time to recording the videobook. You read that right, I am reading this entire book on video and publishing an excerpt a day on my @SlightlySelfCritical profiles on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube all 2027 long. If you are ready to start de-conditioning self-criticism, start with me today!

Come meet Hearts Unleashed House newest author, Madison Lauterborn, and hear about her debut poetry book, Teardrops & Gasoline. A writer and artist, Madison's work is inspired by her lived experiences, spirituality, and her dedication to growth and healing. Join us for an honest, raw, and vulnerable episode about her journey to and back from rock bottom in this heart-felt conversation. If you have struggled with substance abuse, or have been on a mental and emotional healing journey, you might find a lot of relatability, hope, and inspiration in this particular testimony of Madison's revival.