Seek First CEO: Neuroscience, Scripture, & Spirit-led Strategy for High-performing Christian Women

Heather Shriver Burns: Master Neuroscience Business Coach, Certified Biblical Life Coach, and Speaker

Seek First CEO is a podcast for high-performing, faith-led women who are done choosing between success and peace. Hosted by Heather Shriver Burns, Master Coach and speaker, this show explores the intersection of neuroscience, Scripture, and spirit-led strategy — helping women understand their inner world so they can lead, build, and steward their mission from alignment instead of pressure. These conversations are for the woman who knows she’s anointed to lead, called to abundance, and tired of doing everything “right” while freedom still feels just out of reach. Because when you seek first the Kingdom, leadership flows differently — and everything else follows. Want to connect? Instagram: http://instragram.com/heathershriverburns Email: hello@heathershriverburns.com Website: Under construction

  1. Jun 4

    //277: Are You Close to Burnout As A High-Performer....or Already In It?

    Most high-performing women do not realize they are already burned out because they still know how to function. They are still producing. Still leading. Still building. Still showing up for everyone else. So they assume: “I’m just stressed.” “I’m just tired.” “I just need a break.” But burnout and collapse are not the same thing. In this episode of Seek First CEO, Heather breaks down what burnout actually looks like in high-performing women — especially the kind of burnout that gets normalized, rewarded, and hidden underneath productivity and success. This episode explores: the difference between burnout and collapse why high achievers often miss the signs of burnout subtle symptoms of nervous system overload what burnout looks like mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually why so many women feel exhausted but cannot slow down the connection between over-functioning and identity how women learn to function inside dysfunction Heather’s personal experience with burnout and autoimmune issues why awareness is the first step — but not the whole healing process If you have ever: woken up at 3am unable to shut your brain off felt guilty resting struggled to be present with the people you love felt emotionally numb even though your life looks successful needed pressure to finally get things done felt tired but unable to truly rest This episode is for you. Take the Hidden Pattern Quiz The pattern that helped you succeed may now be the very thing keeping you exhausted. Want to talk through your results or explore the deeper work of restorating and rewiring? DM the word “CEO” on Instagram: @heathershriverburns Inside Seek First CEO Academy, Heather helps high-performing Christian women heal the subconscious patterns, nervous system adaptations, survival strategies, and identity wounds underneath burnout so they can lead, live, and build from peace instead of pressure.

    20 min
  2. Mar 26

    //270: Spiritual Warfare or Self-Avoidance? The Truth Christian Women in Business Need to Face

    I have had the pleasure of working exclusively with Christian women in business over the last decade. And I've noticed something I can't not share: so many women are over-spiritualizing internal experiences and calling it warfare. The problem is, that mislabeling keeps them stuck. This episode dismantles the habit of outsourcing responsibility and replaces it with self-leadership. It draws a line between what is actually spiritual warfare and what is a dysregulated nervous system paired with unexamined beliefs. The focus shifts from external blame to internal authority. What This Episode Covers: Why labeling everything as spiritual warfare keeps you immature in leadership The difference between external spiritual influence and internal activation How belief systems shape emotional reactions and business outcomes What’s actually happening in your nervous system when you feel “triggered” Why you cannot “pray away” a pattern your body is holding How mislabeling internal experiences as warfare sabotages consistency and income The real meaning of authority: governing what’s within, not just rebuking what’s outside Key Takeaways: Not every emotional reaction is spiritual warfare A triggered response is often a learned pattern, not an attack Your body reacts for protection, not punishment Beliefs drive perception; perception drives behavior Avoiding internal work keeps cycles repeating—spiritually dressed, but unchanged Self-leadership is the missing link in sustainable growth If this episode spoke to you, share it and tag @heathershriverburns.  If you are ready to go deeper in the work to rewire your mind and regulate your nervous system to align to the Kingdom, DM me the word CEO on Instagram to see what is your next best step in building wealth with God through your business.

    18 min

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Seek First CEO is a podcast for high-performing, faith-led women who are done choosing between success and peace. Hosted by Heather Shriver Burns, Master Coach and speaker, this show explores the intersection of neuroscience, Scripture, and spirit-led strategy — helping women understand their inner world so they can lead, build, and steward their mission from alignment instead of pressure. These conversations are for the woman who knows she’s anointed to lead, called to abundance, and tired of doing everything “right” while freedom still feels just out of reach. Because when you seek first the Kingdom, leadership flows differently — and everything else follows. Want to connect? Instagram: http://instragram.com/heathershriverburns Email: hello@heathershriverburns.com Website: Under construction

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