Let’s Get Authentic Heidi Johnson

An unedited update on life. This is my 5th or 6th attempt on publishing an episode in the last 4 months and am just going with it. It’s not as shiny as some but it’s done!

In this episode Steph and Heidi talk about how their lives have changed since quitting drinking. Get to know Steph and her transition from being a dental hygienist for 20 years to being her own boss as a massage therapist. If you have considered what life would be like without alcohol, and are curious, this episode is for you. 

Quitting drinking didn't happen overnight. It took years of back and forth and debating if I really needed to quit, before I decided to. I was in a weird limbo because I didn't feel like I needed AA, but I didn't feel okay either. I was depressed and tired of feeling like shit. At the same time, there were things I really liked about drinking.  This episode contains some very serious topics and there is a warning at the beginning of the episode. This is not everyone's experience with alcohol and every person has their own unique situation. If AA or some other way to quitting alcohol worked for you, I am proud of you, that just isn't what worked for me. If you are in a place where you need to detox before you can quit, your story is just as important as my story. Please be careful with yourselves and seek medical help if you need it.  You can find the list of books I recommend on Instagram @momdontlistenpodcast Thank you for listening.

Do you give too much of yourself to your family? Are you dating people or hanging onto a relationships that don't make you feel good about yourself? Do you take time for yourself? Are you tired or resentful? Self-love, thriving, and being your whole self whether you are with someone or alone. And not settling for people who aren't for you. 

Sara Hann is Heidi's first podcast guest. Travel stories of the U.K. and Greece. Listen while Heidi tries to guess Australian words. If you're curious how two people can be such good friends after only being in the same country a handful of times this is the episode for you!

In this episode Heidi talks about what it is like to be a non-traditional student. How to balance school, work, and parenting. If you are in school or thinking about going back this is the episode for you. Or if you are just struggling with balancing life and the guilt of not being able to please everyone. Have a listen!