In this week’s episode, I delve into the heart of overcoming self-doubt and embracing the power of our voices with my incredible guest, Rachel Hanfling.

Rachel, a renowned public speaking coach with a background working for Oprah and Anderson Cooper, shares her expertise on how to confidently communicate and share our stories.

This episode is all about mastering the art of communication. Rachel shares her expert insights on how to express yourself clearly and confidently in any situation. Whether you're speaking in front of an audience, leading a meeting, or having a personal conversation, Rachel's tips will help you overcome your fears and connect more effectively.

If you've ever struggled with feeling heard or understood, this episode is your guide to powerful and impactful communication.

Here are the key moments from the episode:

4:30 How Rachel Hanfling became a public speaking coach

10:30 How to overcome communication challenges

14:00 Practical tips for effective communication

20:00 A 7 day exercise for better communication

28:00 The importance of clear and authentic communication

35:00 Tips for organizing thoughts and delivering messages

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Rachel Hanfling Bio:

Emmy-nominated Rachel Hanfling is your guide to clear, confident, charismatic speech. A former producer for Oprah and Anderson Cooper, she’s coached clients to become go-to media experts, land deals on Shark Tank, sell out on QVC, dominate worldwide speeches, generate explosive sales, nail workplace politics and more. She’s taught at Harvard, internationally, and across the US. She is the creator of Own the Power of Your Story, Shine and Power Your Public Presence in Media, on Stage & Beyond. Rachel is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She is a mom to twin boys and a dog in New York City. To learn more about Rachel, visit rachelhanfling.com.

Want to learn more about how to become a more confident speaker? Rachel’s offering a FREE 5-minute video at rachelhanfling.com/5minutes

In this heartfelt episode, I welcome my incredible friend, Danielle Gilmore, a guiding light in my life since 2019. Our bond feels like coming home, and I’m excited to introduce her to all of you. Danielle is a powerhouse of wisdom, specializing in holistic healing through yoga, breathwork, and meditation. We explore the highs and lows of starting over, embracing life’s messiness, and finding strength in vulnerability.

Danielle shares her journey from being a mother and wife to a holistic healer, navigating these transitions with grace and courage. We also dive into meditation's power, self-love at every life stage, and transforming anxiety into excitement.

Danielle’s story and teachings showcase the transformative power of friendship and inner work. Tune in and let your soul be nourished by our beautiful conversation.

Here are the key moments from the episode:
4:45 The power of breathwork and movement

11:45 What starting over looks like

27:35 Practical tips for embracing life’s messiness

34:15 The importance of embracing curiosity and playfulness

45:35 The true power of self compassion

52:30 Using meditation as a tool for self discovery

58:45 Embracing life’s challenges with grace

Connect with Heidi:

Website: https://heidipowell.net/

Email: podcast@heidipowell.net

Instagram: @realheidipowell

Facebook: Heidi Powell

YouTube: @HeidiPowellNet

Train with Heidi on her Show Up App - https://www.showupfit.app/

Danielle Gilmore Bio:Danielle has dedicated her talents and expertise to creating holistic healing modalities, bringing balance to the body's energetic, physical and emotional systems. Her classes, workshops and retreats have helped men and women across the world develop tools to empower their lives. As an experienced teacher and facilitator of dynamic movement, sound healing, breathwork and meditation, she holds space for students to transform with love. Her teaching philosophy is inspired by multiple disciplines and traditions, empowering her clients and students to take greater ownership and responsibility for their lives, and consciously create their reality.

Welcome back to Heidi's Lane, where today we delve deeper into the essence of surrender. In this second installment of our two-part series on control and letting go, we explore practical steps for embracing life's unpredictable flow. In last week's episode, Part 1, we unraveled the constricting grip of control—how it manifests and mutates within us. Now, let's shift our focus towards actionable steps we can take to surrender and truly let go. Whether you've struggled with control or felt its subtle pressures, this conversation is crafted to help you on your journey to being your best self and surrendering once and for all.

Here are the key moments from the episode:

3:30 Letting go of control in your life

13:30 How I learned to surrender and let go

18:00 Embracing the flow of life

23:00 How to implement surrender in your daily life

29:45 Trusting the universe

Connect with Heidi:Website: https://heidipowell.net/

Email: podcast@heidipowell.net

Instagram: @realheidipowell

Facebook: Heidi Powell

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Here are links to the books I referred to in this 2-part series:

The Untethered Soul (Michael Singer) - https://amzn.to/3JJXQ44

The Surrender Experiment (Michael Singer) - https://amzn.to/3xTPP9O

Psycho-Cybernetics (Maxwell Maltz) - https://amzn.to/4a1RmIp

The Alchemist (Paulo Coelho) - https://amzn.to/4buAlI2