63. Living in Alignment: Heather Chauvin on the Importance of Prioritizing Your Own Values
AND/BOTH Podcast - Real Conversations, Shared Experiences, and the Community You've Been Missing · Dr. Ashley Blackington
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Show Notes
This episode features a conversation with Heather Chauvin, a leadership coach who helps successful women live, work, and parent on their own terms—with courage and authenticity. Heather’s journey took a dramatic turn in 2013 when a stage 4 cancer diagnosis forced her to reevaluate everything she had been taught about motherhood, success, and sacrifice. Since then, she has been on a mission to challenge cultural expectations that lead to burnout and self-sacrifice, helping women redefine what it means to truly thrive.
Heather shares insights on breaking free from societal “shoulds,” prioritizing your own well-being without guilt, and leading from a place of alignment—all while being an engaged parent and successful entrepreneur. Her approach is real, refreshing, and unapologetic. If you’ve ever felt like you’re checking all the right boxes but still feeling drained, this conversation will inspire you to take your power back.
In this conversation:
- Why self-sacrifice isn’t a requirement for good motherhood
- How to listen to your intuition and trust yourself
- The dangers of ignoring your body’s whispers before they turn into screams
- Why prioritizing your own fulfillment is the key to thriving
- How to break free from cultural expectations and create a life that truly aligns with you
Connect with Heather:
- Book: Dying to Be a Good Mother
- Instagram: @heatherchauvin
Connect with Ashley:
Website: https://www.ashleyblackington.com
Dovetail® App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dovetail-app/id6744341822
Instagram: @andboth_podcast