Raising Emotionally Intelligent Boys

Today Heather sits down with coach Alicia Davis to explore the often misunderstood world of teenage boys and emotional intelligence. Alicia, a mother of four boys and a coach for moms of teen boys, shares practical tools and personal stories that help break down emotional stigma, teach boys how to recognize and express emotions, and create emotional safety in the home. She and Heather talk about the power of modeling, the role of timing, and how to support boys in building emotional awareness without lecturing or overwhelming them. Whether you're in the thick of raising teen boys or want to build better emotional foundations in your home, this episode is packed with guidance, humor, and heart.

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The Law of Love: Letting Go of Transactional Faith

In this unforgettable conversation, Heather chats with Hall of Fame quarterback and author Steve Young to explore one of the most transformative concepts: The Law of Love. Steve invites us to examine how our culture—especially within faith communities—often leans into transactional patterns in relationships, spirituality, and even identity. Through powerful personal stories, including his own wrestling with anxiety, legacy, and identity after football, Steve shares how embracing a non-transactional, love-centered approach has changed the way he sees God, himself, and others. Whether you're struggling with parenting, faith transitions, or your own self-worth, this episode will challenge you to reframe your lens and find healing through the eternal, unearned love that transcends performance.

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Turning Conflict into Connection

In this follow-up episode, Heather sits down again with Jill Freestone—an anxiety and emotion coach and somatic experiencing practitioner—to go even deeper into the emotion of anger. We focus on how anger shows up in family dynamics, especially between parents and children, and how we can change our relationship with this often-misunderstood emotion. Jill helps us reframe anger not as a problem, but as a powerful messenger with healing potential. Whether you're navigating big emotions in your kids, teens, or even in yourself, this conversation is packed with insights, tools, and heartfelt stories that show how anger can actually be a doorway to connection and safety.

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Reclaiming Rage and Working with Anger

In this powerful and validating episode, Heather is joined by returning guest and anxiety/emotion coach Jill Freestone to explore the complex and misunderstood emotion of anger. With warmth, insight, and a touch of humor, they discuss how anger—especially in women—has been shamed, suppressed, and mischaracterized. Jill introduces the concept of “sacred rage,” explains why anger is actually a wise and essential emotion, and gives practical tools for processing it in healthy, empowering ways. They also dive into the somatic experience of anger and why the body plays a central role in healing. Whether you've struggled with rage, repression, or simply want to better understand your emotions, this episode is a must-listen.

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Four Ways to Shift Conflict into Connection

Couples conflict coach Crystal Hansen joins Heather to reframe the way we experience conflict in our relationships. With honesty, humor, and real-life examples, Crystal walks listeners through four common patterns that keep us disconnected and offers simple mindset shifts to create deeper connection and emotional safety in marriage. Whether you’re newly engaged or two decades in, these practical tools will change the way you navigate conflict and build intimacy.

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Parenting with Peace

In this episode, Heather is joined once again by life coach Tiffany Rhoton to explore the delicate art of parenting young adults. Tiffany shares how parents can let go of control, embrace agency, and build strong, lasting relationships by parenting from love instead of fear. With wisdom drawn from gospel principles and her deep coaching experience, Tiffany discusses practical ways to support young adults, even when their decisions differ from parental expectations. This episode is a beautiful reminder that trust, unconditional love, and connection are the true foundations of powerful parenting.

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Wealth 360: Redefining Prosperity

In this heartfelt episode, Coach Matt Rutter joins Heather Rackham to explore what it truly means to be wealthy. Moving beyond dollars and cents, Matt introduces the concept of “Wealth 360”—a holistic approach to prosperity that includes relationships, spirituality, health, experiences, and being fully present in life. Together, they unpack how presence, gratitude, and trust in divine desires help us become who we’re meant to be—not through checklists, but through conscious becoming. It’s a powerful conversation for anyone who wants more peace and intention in their daily living.

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A Creative Approach to Flourishing

In this heartfelt and deeply reflective episode, Coach Jill Pack introduces a powerful exercise called “Building My House”—a metaphorical journaling and self-awareness tool that helps individuals better understand themselves, their values, and how they relate to others. As a midlife women’s coach and host of the Seasons of Joy podcast, Jill shares how this framework has helped women from all walks of life flourish by identifying what truly matters most to them.

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Healing, Hope, and Help for Foster & Adoptive Families

In this episode, Coach Bonnie Butler shares her powerful journey as a mother of 10—including six adopted children—and the challenges and healing that come with foster and adoptive parenting. She opens up about emotional regulation, rebuilding relationships, and letting go of guilt and control. Bonnie also introduces her free virtual summit designed to support foster and adoptive parents with tools like EFT, handling meltdowns, advocacy in schools, and more. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking greater compassion and connection in parenting.

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Regulating Your Nervous System Through Creativity

In this powerful episode, Heather is joined by Leah Davidson, a coach, speech-language pathologist, and creator of the Resilience Journal. Together, they explore how creativity can be a transformative and accessible tool for nervous system regulation. Leah shares insights into how creative practices like doodling, journaling, and other forms of artistic expression help us feel more grounded, present, and emotionally resilient. Whether you consider yourself “creative” or not, this conversation will invite you to redefine creativity and discover how small moments of imaginative expression can make a big impact on your emotional well-being.

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