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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The Art of Making Friends

Making friends may seem simple, but many of us struggle with it, especially during life transitions. Whether you're a teenager, a young adult, or navigating empty nesting, creating and maintaining deep friendships takes intentional effort. In this episode, Coach Daelene shares practical strategies for forming genuine connections, overcoming social discomfort, and building a strong community.

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Navigating Divorce with Faith and Resilience

In this episode, Heather is joined by Jenn Zingmark, a coach who specializes in helping individuals navigate the challenges of divorce while staying faithful, resilient, and hopeful. Jenn shares her personal journey through divorce and remarriage, the lessons she’s learned, and how she now helps others find healing and hope. She discusses how to know when it’s time to leave a marriage, the realities of divorce, and the importance of taking personal responsibility for happiness. This conversation is filled with wisdom, encouragement, and practical tools for anyone facing divorce or relationship struggles.   For more information about Jenn and for links to access all she has to offer, please click HERE! To watch this interview on YouTube, go HERE. For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.  

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Embracing Stillness

In this episode, Heather is joined by Jackie Swainson, a master-certified coach specializing in helping midlife women navigate transitions with clarity, purpose, and peace. They dive deep into the power of stillness, how it connects us to God, and how it helps us process life's accumulated experiences. Jackie shares her insights on how to silence internal and external noise, embrace stillness as a spiritual practice, and use this sacred space to better understand ourselves and trust our divine path. Whether you’re entering midlife or simply seeking more peace and self-awareness, this episode is full of wisdom and actionable insights.  

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Understanding the Difference Between Coaching and Therapy

In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Nikki Olson, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and coach, to explore the differences between therapy and coaching. Nikki shares insights from both perspectives, highlighting when therapy is essential and when coaching can be a powerful tool for personal development. She also discusses how coaching is a viable, ethical, and effective approach for many people who want to build skills, manage their mindset, and improve their lives. If you've ever wondered whether coaching or therapy is right for you—or how they complement each other—this episode is a must-listen! For more information about Niki and for links to access all he has to offer, please click HERE! To watch this interview on YouTube, go HERE. For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.  

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Mental Preparation for Missionaries

In this episode of the podcast, Heather sits down with Coach Summer Davis, a certified life coach specializing in missionary mental health and emotional resilience. Summer shares her deep passion for helping young adults prepare mentally and emotionally for their missions—not just survive, but truly thrive in the field.

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Climbing Your Personal Everest

Coach Meg Tilton shares the story of her 29,029 endurance challenge, where she climbed the elevation equivalent of Mount Everest in 36 hours. Through intense physical training and mental preparation, Meg discovered profound truths about resilience, the power of discomfort, and the importance of trusting herself and others. This transformative experience has shaped how she approaches personal goals, relationships, and her work as an emotions coach.   For more information about and for links to access all he has to offer, please click HERE! To watch this interview on YouTube, go HERE. For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.  

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Finding Healing After Betrayal

In this heartfelt episode, Heather is joined by Coach Ruth Farris-Harris, who shares her journey of overcoming betrayal and finding healing through self-introspection and faith. Ruth’s candid discussion about the emotional toll of infidelity and pornography use sheds light on the often-isolating experience of betrayal, while providing practical tools for healing. She emphasizes the importance of rebuilding self-trust, understanding forgiveness, and creating emotional safety. With insights on personal growth and spiritual guidance, Ruth’s story and coaching approach inspire hope for anyone navigating the challenges of betrayal.

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Meaningful Connection

In this inspiring episode, Coach LeAnn Austin shares how balancing the mind, body, and spirit is foundational for meaningful connections. Using the analogy of a three-legged stool, she explains how intentional focus on these areas can lead to greater harmony in life. LeAnn introduces her Connection Blueprint, a practical guide to fostering connection within yourself and others. Together, Heather and LeAnn discuss the importance of creating safety in the body, the central nervous system's role in connection, and why self-love is essential for healthy relationships. They also draw inspiration from Michelle Craig's talk, Spiritual Capacity, and highlight how spiritual work strengthens intuition and personal growth.  

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