The Lit Up Life with Debbie Heiser

Debbie Heiser
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The Lit Up Life Podcast is for purpose-driven women who are ready to stop hustling, stop shrinking, and start leading their lives and businesses with clarity, alignment, and confidence. Hosted by Debbie Heiser, founder of The Lit Up Life, this podcast blends Universal Laws, neuroscience, faith-infused leadership, and practical strategy to support women who want financial abundance without sacrificing what matters most. Each episode offers grounded conversations and real-world insight on clarity, intentional decision-making, aligned action, belief systems, money, leadership, identity, and living with purpose. This is where inner work meets executable action and personal growth translates into sustainable momentum. This podcast is not about hustle culture or surface-level mindset work. It's about becoming more of who you already are, leading from alignment, and building a life and business that feels meaningful, expansive, and true to you. If you're ready to move out of burnout, get clear on what you want, and create results that feel aligned from the inside out, The Lit Up Life Podcast is here to support you.

  1. JAN 27

    S7E28 - Creating Calm Before You're Seen with "Spider" Meka Hemmons

    What if being seen feels hard because your nervous system doesn't feel safe yet? In this episode, I sit down with "Spider" Meka Hemmons to explore why visibility can feel tense or overwhelming for so many women, and how that shows up far beyond the camera. We talk about creating calm before being seen, not by fixing how you look, but by shifting how you feel in your body. Meka shares how old messaging, cultural pressure, and constant stimulation shape self-image, and why regulation must come before confidence if real change is going to stick. This conversation is about feeling safe, grounded, and calm in a chaotic world, so you can show up without forcing or performing. ☑️ Why "not being photogenic" is a story, not a truth ☑️ How nervous system regulation changes self-image and confidence ☑️ What it really takes to feel safe being seen Spider also shares details about her new program, Calm Before the Camera, and how these practices support self-trust, presence, and inner calm well beyond photos. If being visible has ever felt heavy, tense, or draining, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. Subscribe, listen in, and give yourself permission to create calm first. Episode Highlights 00:00 Introduction 01:14 Meet Meka and Her Purpose-Driven Work 04:52 Breaking Beauty Myths and Self-Image Stories 10:00 Why "Photogenic" Is a Myth 15:34 Seeing Beyond the Surface 20:34 Why Feeling Good Comes Before Confidence 21:51 Calm Before the Camera Explained 30:23 The Power of Positive Self-Talk 35:21 Final Reflections and What's Next Meet "Spider" Meka Hemmons Portrait photographer and speaker, "Spider" Meka Hemmons, is often described as a heart surgeon with a camera—helping people heal how they feel in front of the lens and in the mirror. Blending psychology, language, and visual storytelling, she's spent over two decades helping professionals and creatives reclaim confidence and presence. She's the creator of Calm Before the Camera, a guided course designed to reduce anxiety, shift self-perception, and help people show up as themselves—on camera and in life. Access the Course: https://spidermeka.com/calm LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/spidermeka Instagram: https://instagram.com/spidermeka YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spidermeka Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/spidermeka HOW I CAN SUPPORT YOU 👉 Join the BuildHER Community https://thelituplife.com/buildher 📅 Book Your AHA Moment Call https://thelituplife.com/claritycall 🎧 Watch & Listen to Full Episodes: YouTube: https://bit.ly/leadyourlifepodcastyoutube Apple: https://bit.ly/leadyourlifepodcastapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/leadyourlifepodcastspotify ❤️ Follow me on IG: https://instagram.com/the_lituplife

    37 min

  2. JAN 13

    S7E27 - Burnout in 2026: Why Pushing Harder Isn't Working

    Have you ever known exactly what to do, yet felt unable to make yourself do it? I see this pattern everywhere right now. Capable, disciplined people who are not burned out because they are lazy, but because their nervous system, identity, and ambition are no longer aligned. When pushing harder becomes the default response, the body eventually says no, not because you are broken, but because the model no longer works. This kind of burnout is not about motivation. It is about safety, capacity, and the messages your nervous system is responding to beneath your conscious goals. ✔️ Recognize why effort alone no longer produces momentum ✔️ Understand how nervous system safety impacts your ability to receive success ✔️ Shift from force-based action to aligned, sustainable expansion Burnout is not a flaw. It is communication, and learning to listen changes everything. Episode Highlights 00:00 Burnout in 2026 looks different than before 02:45 Why hustle culture overwhelms the nervous system 04:10 Burnout as a capacity issue, not motivation 06:30 Identity misalignment and nervous system fatigue 08:45 Receiving as a nervous system skill 11:20 How burnout shows up personally and professionally 13:40 Discipline versus regulation 15:55 Why pushing harder increases shutdown 17:30 Aligned action versus panicked action 19:10 Reflection questions for integration HOW I CAN SUPPORT YOU 👉 Join the BuildHER Community https://thelituplife.com/buildher 📅 Book Your AHA Moment Call https://thelituplife.com/claritycall 🎧 Watch & Listen to Full Episodes: YouTube: https://bit.ly/leadyourlifepodcastyoutube Apple: https://bit.ly/leadyourlifepodcastapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/leadyourlifepodcastspotify ❤️ Follow me on IG: https://instagram.com/the_lituplife

    21 min
  3. S7E26 - How a Word of the Year & Vision Board Creates Real New Year Momentum

    12/30/2025

    S7E26 - How a Word of the Year & Vision Board Creates Real New Year Momentum

    What if one word could shape the way you move through the entire year ahead? In this episode, I'm sharing my favorite end-of-year ritual: choosing a Word of the Year and pairing it with a vision board to anchor your focus, your intention, and your emotional tone for the year. Resolutions fade because they rely on force. A word works because it connects with your subconscious, your nervous system, and the version of you you're becoming. You'll hear why this practice interrupts old patterns, strengthens the neural pathways you want to grow, and helps you filter decisions through a clearer, more aligned lens. And when you add a vision board, you activate the imagery, emotion, and spiritual laws that support real momentum long after January motivation fizzles. ☑️ Why a Word of the Year is more effective than traditional resolutions ☑️ How vision boards activate your subconscious and emotional resonance ☑️ Simple ways to stay connected to your word so it guides your daily choices If you want support, reflection, and accountability all year long, come join us inside the BuildHer Facebook group. You don't have to do this alone. Episode Highlights 00:00 Why Debbie ditched New Year's resolutions 01:00 Why a Word of the Year works better than goals 03:00 How the brain responds to repetition and focus 04:00 The RAS and how your word becomes a filter 08:00 Why pairing your word with a vision board activates momentum 14:00 How to choose your word or theme for the year 16:00 Monthly and quarterly variations that keep you aligned 20:00 Simple ways to stay connected to your word daily   HOW I CAN SUPPORT YOU 👉 Join the BuildHER Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/921909039447541 📅 Book Your AHA Moment Call https://thelituplife.com/claritycall 🎧 Watch & Listen to Full Episodes: YouTube: https://bit.ly/leadyourlifepodcastyoutube Apple: https://bit.ly/leadyourlifepodcastapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/leadyourlifepodcastspotify ❤️ Follow me on IG: https://instagram.com/the_lituplife

    25 min
  4. S7E25 - Big Juicy Goals That Stick: Emotion, Identity and the Subconscious at Work

    12/16/2025

    S7E25 - Big Juicy Goals That Stick: Emotion, Identity and the Subconscious at Work

    What if the goals you're setting aren't actually big enough to activate the version of you who can achieve them? In this episode, I'm breaking down big juicy goals and why the goals that actually change your life can't come from logic alone. They have to be felt, embodied, and rooted in the identity of the version of you who already has them. When you understand the neuroscience and subconscious patterns behind your behavior, goal setting becomes aligned and sustainable.  You'll hear how emotion activates the subconscious mind, why embodiment creates belief, and how universal laws support the actions you take today. If you've struggled with follow-through or shrunk your desires because they felt unrealistic, this episode is your reminder to think bigger, feel deeper, and choose goals your whole body can believe in. ☑️ The neuroscience behind why most goals fail and what actually creates behavior change ☑️ How emotions, embodiment and subconscious messaging shape your identity ☑️ A guided reflection to help you activate a big juicy goal you can feel in your body right now If you're craving clarity, alignment, and goals that pull you forward instead of ones you have to force, this is the episode for you.  And when you're ready to share your big juicy goal with a community that actually gets it, come join us inside the BuildHer Facebook group, where the accountability, celebration, and sisterhood run deep. Episode Highlights 00:00 What makes a goal "big and juicy" 01:12 Why logical goals don't create real change 04:48 Neuroscience, emotion and subconscious patterns 07:59 Debbie's skiing example and embodied desire 10:17 Universal laws and identity based goals 11:40 How big juicy goals impact every area of life 16:50 Fear, excitement and subconscious conditioning 19:39 Guided prompts and the invitation to expand HOW I CAN SUPPORT YOU 👉 Join the BuildHER Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/921909039447541 📅 Book Your AHA Moment Call https://thelituplife.com/claritycall 🎧 Watch & Listen to Full Episodes: YouTube: https://bit.ly/leadyourlifepodcastyoutube Apple: https://bit.ly/leadyourlifepodcastapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/leadyourlifepodcastspotify ❤️ Follow me on IG: https://instagram.com/the_lituplife

    23 min
  5. S7E24 - How Highly Sensitive People Can Handle Conflict with Confidence with Todd Smith

    12/02/2025

    S7E24 - How Highly Sensitive People Can Handle Conflict with Confidence with Todd Smith

    Do you ever feel like conflict hits you harder than it hits other people? If you're a highly sensitive person, there's a good chance your nervous system processes stress, emotion and tension more intensely. In this episode, I'm joined by Todd Smith, a stress management expert for highly sensitive people, to explore why conflict feels overwhelming and how to approach it with confidence instead of avoidance. Todd shares what it really means to be a highly sensitive person and why traits like empathy, depth of processing and emotional awareness can make everyday interactions feel heavier. We talk about the inner work required to stay grounded, how to strengthen your sense of self, and why building harmony within lets you step into conflict without losing your center. ☑️ Learn what defines a highly sensitive person and why it matters ☑️ Explore why conflict feels bigger for HSPs and how to stay steady ☑️ Hear Todd's process for shifting from avoidance to confident communication Your sensitivity is not a weakness. It is a powerful source of clarity and intuition when you understand how to work with it. If this episode resonates, make sure you're subscribed so you never miss a conversation inside Lead Your Life. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Todd Smith 01:00 What It Means to Be a Highly Sensitive Person 03:00 Stress, Overwhelm and Emotional Processing in HSPs 05:00 Todd's Inner Work Journey, Meditation and The Work 08:00 Morning Routines and Grounding Practices for HSPs 10:00 Why Conflict Feels Intense for Highly Sensitive People 12:00 From Avoiding Conflict to Confident Communication 15:00 Self Esteem, Inner Stability and Navigating Relationships Meet Todd Smith Todd Smith is the creator of one of the most popular podcasts for Highly Sensitive People. He's helped hundreds of HSPs break free from chronic stress and emotional overload using a powerful inquiry-based process that brings lasting peace—without needing the world around you to change. Connect with Todd https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@hspcoachtodd https://www.instagram.com/hspcoachtodd/ https://www.facebook.com/HSPStressManagement/ https://x.com/smithtodd https://www.tiktok.com/@hspcoachtodd https://www.linkedin.com/in/hspcoachtodd/   HOW I CAN SUPPORT YOU 👉 Join the BuildHER Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/921909039447541 📅 Book Your AHA Moment Call https://thelituplife.com/claritycall 🎧 Watch & Listen to Full Episodes: YouTube: https://bit.ly/leadyourlifepodcastyoutube Apple: https://bit.ly/leadyourlifepodcastapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/leadyourlifepodcastspotify ❤️ Follow me on IG: https://instagram.com/the_lituplife #LeadYourLifePodcast #DebbieHeiser #LitUpLife #FemaleEntrepreneur #MindsetCoach #WomenInBusiness #HighlySensitivePerson #HSPCommunity #StressManagementTools #EmotionalResilience #InnerWorkJourney #ConflictResolutionSkills #SpiritualGrowthTools

    26 min
  6. S7E23 - Your Mind Is the Master Key: Unlock the Universal Law of Thinking

    11/18/2025

    S7E23 - Your Mind Is the Master Key: Unlock the Universal Law of Thinking

    Where are your thoughts leading you? If you've ever caught yourself spiraling into self-doubt, overthinking, or feeling "stuck," this episode will remind you just how powerful your mind truly is. I'm unpacking the Universal Law of Thinking, the principle that says whatever we consistently think about, with emotion and belief, expands into reality. In this conversation, I share how clarity and self-trust work together to turn invisible ideas into tangible results, both in life and business. You'll learn how to recognize when your thoughts are working for you or against you, and how to realign them so energy flows where it can actually serve you. ☑️ Discover why clarity is the accelerator of creation, not overplanning. ☑️ Learn how self-trust organizes your thinking and amplifies aligned action. ☑️ Explore how to shift from reactive to responsible thinking so your results match your vision. Your thoughts are creative energy. When you combine clarity, trust, and aligned action, you stop spinning and start expanding. If this episode resonates, and you're ready to align your thinking with your next level of business growth, grab one of my limited Next-Level Strategy Sessions open this month. Let's rewire your thinking patterns, activate your vision for 2026, and create clear, aligned strategies to make it real. 👉 Book your session: www.thelituplife.com/nextlevel Your thoughts are creating your next chapter. So let's make them count. Episode Highlights: 00:00 The Universal Law of Thinking: What You Focus On Grows 02:00 Awakening Your Creative Power and Clarity 04:15 Planting Mental Seeds and the Role of Emotion 06:10 Are Your Thoughts Working For or Against You? 08:00 Clarity, Self-Trust, and Aligned Action in Business 10:20 Shifting from Overthinking to Conscious Creation 12:10 Energy Follows Attention: Directing Your Focus 14:20 Turning Vision into Reality with the Law of Thinking HOW I CAN SUPPORT YOU 👉 Join the BuildHER Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/921909039447541 📅 Book Your AHA Moment Call https://thelituplife.com/claritycall 🎧 Watch & Listen to Full Episodes: YouTube: https://bit.ly/leadyourlifepodcastyoutube Apple: https://bit.ly/leadyourlifepodcastapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/leadyourlifepodcastspotify ❤️ Follow me on IG: https://instagram.com/the_lituplife #LeadYourLifePodcast #DebbieHeiser #LitUpLife #FemaleEntrepreneur #MindsetCoach #WomenInBusiness #UniversalLawOfThinking #EnergyFollowsAttention #AlignedAction #BusinessClarity #SelfTrust

    20 min
  7. S7E22 - Real Beats Perfect: Chantal McDougall on Showing Up Real and Attracting Clients You Love

    11/04/2025

    S7E22 - Real Beats Perfect: Chantal McDougall on Showing Up Real and Attracting Clients You Love

    Have you ever held back in your business because you were afraid of being "too much"? In this episode, I talk with Chantal McDougall, the Fairy Godmother of Storytelling, about what happens when you stop shrinking to fit in and start showing up real. Chantal shares how she went from hiding behind perfectionism to building a thriving brand that celebrates authenticity, personality, and heart. We explore what it means to let go of the rules, embrace your quirks, and build a business that actually feels like you. If you've ever struggled with people-pleasing, visibility blocks, or the pressure to look perfect, this conversation will remind you that your uniqueness is your advantage. ☑️ Why showing up real attracts the right clients with ease ☑️ How to shift from perfectionism to confidence in your message ☑️ The mindset that helps you release old stories and own your magic When you build a brand around who you truly are, business becomes lighter, freer, and far more successful. Tune in for practical insight and heartfelt encouragement to create success on your terms. Episode Highlights 00:00 Introduction and how Debbie met Chantal 02:00 Dropping the mask and embracing authenticity 05:45 The ADHD advantage and turning quirks into strengths 09:30 Releasing perfectionism and rewriting visibility stories 13:20 Building confidence and attracting aligned clients 17:10 Finding freedom in being seen and vulnerable 22:00 Chantal's favorite book and lessons from Debbie 26:30 Final reflections and takeaways More About Chantal Chantal McDougall, the Fairy Godmother of Storytelling and founder of Shine Your Light Online, is an authentic presence activator and catalyst for creatives and coaches. She helps women with ADHD who are tired of shrinking finally spread their wings and build brands that reflect who they truly are—quirks, sparkles, and all. Known for her magnetic energy and unwavering belief in her clients' brilliance, Chantal guides women to rewrite outdated stories, own their uniqueness, and step into confidence, freedom, and authentic impact. She believes the parts of us we were taught don't belong in business are actually our greatest superpowers. Blending marketing strategy with the intuition of a healer and the insight of a psychology graduate, Chantal helps her clients differentiate from the AI noise, speak proudly of their work, and attract the people who are already waiting to connect with them. She's the Fairy Godmother who reminds us that our "once upon a time" begins the moment we decide to own who we are and soar. Send your wish to her website: https://www.shineyourlightonline.ca/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/shineyourlightonline/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shineyourlightonline   👉 Join the BuildHER Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/921909039447541 📅 Book Your AHA Moment Call: https://thelituplife.com/claritycall 🎧 Watch & Listen to Full Episodes: YouTube: https://bit.ly/leadyourlifepodcastyoutube Apple: https://bit.ly/leadyourlifepodcastapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/leadyourlifepodcastspotify ❤️ Follow me on IG: https://instagram.com/the_lituplife #LeadYourLifePodcast #DebbieHeiser #LitUpLife #FemaleEntrepreneur #MindsetCoach #WomenInBusiness #AuthenticBranding #ShowUpReal #AttractClientsYouLove #ADHDWomen #BusinessConfidence #PersonalGrowth

    33 min
  8. S7E21 - Subconscious Blocks: What If the Thing Holding You Back Isn't Even Yours?

    10/21/2025

    S7E21 - Subconscious Blocks: What If the Thing Holding You Back Isn't Even Yours?

    Have you ever stopped to wonder if the very thing holding you back, might not even belong to you? In this intimate coaching episode, I invite you into a private mastermind call where two of my clients and I uncover the hidden subconscious blocks that keep so many women stuck between what they want and what they believe they're allowed to have. We explore how old messages, family conditioning, and inherited "loyalty pacts" shape the way we show up in life and business, often without us realizing it. You'll hear the real coaching moments that help bring awareness, freedom, and new possibilities. ☑️ Discover what a double bind is and how it quietly sabotages your goals ☑️ Learn to spot loyalty pacts that keep you tied to old stories ☑️ Find out how to rewire your beliefs so you can finally move forward with confidence It's time to release what isn't yours, realign with what is, and open space for more clarity, ease, and harmony in both business and life. Subscribe and tune in to Lead Your Life, where we turn awareness into action and inner mastery into success you can feel every day. Episode Highlights: 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - What Are Double Binds? 09:00 - How Subconscious Beliefs Shape Identity 16:00 - Releasing the Fear of Judgment and Visibility 27:00 - When Family Stories Become Loyalty Pacts 40:00 - Rewriting Your Narrative and Moving Forward 52:00 - Final Reflections and Next Steps HOW I CAN SUPPORT YOU 👉 Join the BuildHER Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/921909039447541 📅 Book Your AHA Moment Call: https://thelituplife.com/claritycall 🎧 Watch & Listen to Full Episodes: YouTube: https://bit.ly/leadyourlifepodcastyoutube Apple: https://bit.ly/leadyourlifepodcastapple Spotify: https://bit.ly/leadyourlifepodcastspotify ❤️ Follow me on IG: https://instagram.com/the_lituplife #LeadYourLifePodcast #DebbieHeiser #LitUpLife #FemaleEntrepreneur #MindsetCoach #WomenInBusiness #SubconsciousBlocks #LimitingBeliefs #PersonalGrowth #InnerWork #WomenEntrepreneurs

    55 min
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The Lit Up Life Podcast is for purpose-driven women who are ready to stop hustling, stop shrinking, and start leading their lives and businesses with clarity, alignment, and confidence. Hosted by Debbie Heiser, founder of The Lit Up Life, this podcast blends Universal Laws, neuroscience, faith-infused leadership, and practical strategy to support women who want financial abundance without sacrificing what matters most. Each episode offers grounded conversations and real-world insight on clarity, intentional decision-making, aligned action, belief systems, money, leadership, identity, and living with purpose. This is where inner work meets executable action and personal growth translates into sustainable momentum. This podcast is not about hustle culture or surface-level mindset work. It's about becoming more of who you already are, leading from alignment, and building a life and business that feels meaningful, expansive, and true to you. If you're ready to move out of burnout, get clear on what you want, and create results that feel aligned from the inside out, The Lit Up Life Podcast is here to support you.

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