In this powerful solo episode, Dr. Heather Penny invites you to slow down and take an honest look at the thoughts you’ve been rehearsing. Every repeated thought becomes a root, and those roots are ultimately directing your growth. But this conversation goes deeper than just mindset. It’s about coming home to yourself.

Heather shares a transformative perspective: you belong to you. And from that place of belonging, you can begin to live with greater clarity, confidence, and courage. Not just as a leader, but as a parent, spouse, and friend.

This episode isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about remembering who you are and how you are called to show up in the world.

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In this episode of The Life You’re Made For, Dr. Heather Penny sits down with Heather Johnson from Bridgeway Church in Roseville, CA to explore what it really means to experience transformational growth. From navigating seasons of caregiving to stepping into leadership as the first woman to preach at her church, Heather shares how growth is rarely comfortable but always meaningful. Together, they unpack the tension between challenge and purpose, reminding us that while we can’t always control what we go through, we can choose how we respond.

This conversation dives deep into the inner work of leadership by learning to give yourself grace, recognizing the voice of your inner critic, and building the courage to take risks even when anxiety shows up. You’ll hear honest reflections on failure, resilience, and the small, everyday decisions that shape who we become.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between protecting yourself and stepping into something greater, this episode will challenge and encourage you to lean into discomfort, embrace growth at your own pace, and remember: you’ve done hard things before—and you can do them again.

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In this episode of The Life You’re Made For, Dr. Heather Penny sits down with Jennifer Draughon, President of Neptune Aviation Services, for an honest conversation about leadership, growth, and the discomfort that often comes with becoming better. Jennifer shares how her leadership is grounded in truth, trust, and transparency as well as why creating Grace Space is essential for building teams that can take risks, learn from failure, and grow without shame. Together, they unpack the tension between high standards and grace, and why real progress isn’t about perfection, it’s about showing up and getting better each day. If you’re navigating leadership, pursuing growth, or learning how to embrace discomfort, this episode will challenge and encourage you to keep moving forward.

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On this episode of The Life You’re Made For, Dr. Heather Penny talks with Dr. Nathan Herzog, Dean at Biola University in Southern California, about the discomfort of growth and what it really takes to lead well. Why does everyone want breakthrough but resist the process? Nate shares why clarity, confidence, and courage are essential for stepping into uncomfortable seasons, and how leaders grow by choosing connection over control. From delegation and trust to humility, belonging, and servant leadership, this episode challenges the false belief that you have to figure it out alone. If you’re ready to get comfortable being uncomfortable and lead with courage, this conversation is for you.

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On this episode of The Life You’re Made For, host Dr. Heather Penny sits down with Tiffany Loeffler, Executive Director of the nonprofit The Alliance, serving at-risk and foster children, to discuss sustainable leadership and how meeting real human needs shapes the way we lead.

Together, they unpack what it looks like to create healthy rhythms, protect your personal life from work overflow, and build filters for the many good opportunities that compete for your attention. Tiffany shares how she structures her days, notices the warning signs of overload, and builds recovery into her life through intentional daily, weekly, and yearly practices.

This episode is a thoughtful reminder that leadership isn’t about doing more. It’s about knowing yourself, staying aligned with your values, and leading from a place of clarity, balance, and purpose.

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What can white-water rafting in the Grand Canyon teach us about leadership and life? In this episode of The Life You’re Made For, host Dr. Heather Penny sits down with Michelle Riddell to explore how leadership begins within and is shaped through clarity, courage, and connection.

Drawing from a rafting trip that became a lived leadership lesson, Heather and Michelle talk about caring for yourself, honoring the signals of your body, and choosing peace over striving. They unpack why anxiety can be a gift, how mindset shapes the energy we bring into every space, and why leadership development is never a solo journey.

With a deep heart for the next generation, Michelle shares how mentors helped her believe she could design her life—and how she now walks alongside Gen Z and young professionals, helping them ask better questions, clarify their dreams, and take meaningful next steps.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen inward, and step boldly into the life you’re made for.

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Leadership doesn’t start with strategy or skills, it starts within. In this episode, Dr. Heather Penny sits down with Nick Breitbart to explore why inner work is essential for healthy & influential leadership. Together they unpack the idea of Grace Space as a practice of compassion, curiosity, and candid feedback that creates room for growth. From self-awareness and blind spots to character alignment, consistency, and servant leadership, they share practical rhythms such as weekly check-ins, feedback loops, and guarding capacity that help leaders connect more deeply and lead with integrity. Whether at home or at work, leadership from within is slow, courageous work. But with grace and curiosity, it can transform how we lead and how we love.

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Sit down with Dr. Heather Penny as she has a chat with an old friend, Jason Squires. Jason brings a blend of entrepreneurial clarity and creative courage, helping people see creativity not just in art or writing, but in leadership, systems, problem-solving, and yes, even spreadsheets. In this conversation, Jason shares what it looks like to recognize burnout, reclaim his creative voice, and allow creativity to lead again. Together, they explore entrepreneurship not as a grind, but as a way of living rooted in clarity, confidence, courage, as well as a powerful fourth C: creativity. This episode is for anyone who’s building, growing, questioning, or quietly sensing that something needs to shift. It’s a reminder that you are in control of your space, your energy, and your choices. Life really is meant to be good, even in the work. If you’re looking for an honest, encouraging conversation about creativity, boundaries, and the real entrepreneurial journey, you won’t want to miss this one with Jason Squires. Learn more about Jason at www.thecreativelaunch.com.

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