Live Fearlessly Free with Heather Bunch

Facing Imposter Syndrome head-on is your key to freedom. 

In this podcast episode of Live Fearlessly Free #307, we answer the question, “Does imposter syndrome sneak up randomly or can we predict when this thief will show up?”

But this episode is not just about recognizing imposter syndrome; it's about beating it at its own game.

Tune in to find out how to identify the roots of your own imposter syndrome and the crucial steps to overcome it, leaving you ready to dive in toward your dreams.

Have you ever found yourself trapped in self-doubt, fear of failure, or feelings of being an imposter? Heather shares personal experiences and knowledge to help uncover the root cause of imposter syndrome and discusses how embracing your true identity can combat these feelings. Dive in as she dissects the link between identity and imposter syndrome and how to rewrite your own narrative.

On this anticipated episode of Live Fearlessly Free, your host Heather Bunch invites you on an impactful journey of self-realization and transformation. Learn how to pinpoint and tackle the impostor syndrome that's been inhibiting you from your fullest potential. Heather shares her fascinating insights and personal stories that will inspire you to break free from the cycle of self-doubt, comparison, and unrealistic standards. This episode will empower you to embrace success, accept praise, celebrate achievements, and most importantly, live fearlessly free.

Unleashing Your Dreams into Reality: Steps to Bridging the Gap - Are you stuck in the valley between your dreams and your reality? In this insightful episode, our courageous coach, Heather Bunch, reveals how to make the leap. Discover the key role of discipline in unfolding a fearless life, and learn how to discipline your thoughts, feelings, actions, in your pursuit of fearless living.

Have you ever had your emotions run away with you? Do you ever wake up anxious and don't know why? Do you find yourself stressed, worried or depressed? Want to do something about that? I've got your ticket to jump off this crazy cycle, and it's one word...discipline. We've got to learn how to discipline our emotions. And I'll show you how in this episode. So, if you're ready to crack the code to a better life and break through limits, I'll meet you inside.

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In this 300th-episode celebration, host Heather Bunch discusses the theme of discovering your courageous calling and coaching people to action to start living fearlessly and authentically.

Feeling stuck in a life of mediocrity? Need a little kick in the booty to break away from a life of settling? Ready to live life the way it was meant to be experienced?

This episode delves into your courageous calling and how it gives you that kick to step out of your comfort zone. With compelling challenges to confront your fears and maximize your potential bravely, this episode might just be the catalyst you need to live your purpose fearlessly.

Ever felt as if you're good at something you don't really enjoy doing? In this episode, Heather Bunch – the Courageous Coach – unpacks how people can get trapped in pursuits they excel at but find unfulfilling. Discover the difference between a zone of celebration and a courageous zone. Dive into an exercise of self-discovery, as Heather guides you through a set of reflective questions to help you find what truly satisfies and brings out the best in you – your courageous zone.

On this episode of Live Fearlessly Free, your courageous coach Heather Bunch is on a mission to help you identify your gifts and leverage them to fulfil your life's purpose. This episode embarks on a new series centred on unveiling your hidden superpowers. Heather gives helpful guidelines on how to ignite your potential, understand your strengths, and flourish in your unique journey. Join us as we explore a path that transforms uncertainty into confident self-empowerment.

In part four of the series, "From Living in Fear to Fearlessly Free," Heather Bunch masterfully uncovers the insidious "upper limiting beliefs" that can cap our potential. With wisdom pulled from her own book, "Hello Courageous," Heather guides listeners through the process of recognizing and overcoming these self-imposed ceilings in pursuit of their divine life. This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling stuck and seeking to transform their dreams from mere imaginings to tangible realities.

In this exploration of closing the gap between your dreams and reality on Live Fearlessly Free, Heather Bunch provides a transformative path towards unconditional self-love as one of the ways to live your dreams. Heather draws deep comparisons between loving one's neighbor and caring for oneself, while dispelling the myth that self-love is a form of arrogance. This is your personalized guide to manifesting your dream life by learning to fully embrace and love your true self. Give it a listen — it's a journey towards embracing the masterpiece that is you.

In this energizing episode of Live Fearlessly Free, I unveil how to shed the negative mindset and keep fulfilling your dreams. I uncover a simple yet powerful tactic to transform your mood and self-identity, encouraging you to embrace your true potential. Get insight into how this one quick trick can help you shift how you see yourself and achieve your dreams.

Dive into this inspirational podcast episode of "Live Fearlessly Free" as your courageous coach Heather Bunch walks you through her own journey of becoming a beacon of bravery and conviction. Discover how her dream of living a life of purpose started melting away into resignation, reducing her ambitions to the bare necessities. But resilience got the best of her. Experience how she decoded the language of her mind and tackled the fears, repurposing her life in sync with her long-lost dreams. Is your dream still lingering somewhere in the back of your mind? Tune in and find your path to dust off those dreams and turn them into reality.

In this episode, Heather Bunch, your Courageous Coach, guides us through the path of self-exploration to unlock our full potential. Dig deep into your identity and rewrite your life story as Heather weaves elements of faith, self-compassion, and forgiveness into powerful lessons. Get ready to shed your old narrative and step into a divinely guided life in this transformative journey.

Ditch the labels and embrace your worth. In this thoughtful and transformational episode, host Heather Bunch implores listeners to challenge the negative story they tell about themselves. Reflecting on her own past experiences and drawing on excerpts from her new book, Heather leads the way toward a profound rediscovery of self and encourages listeners to shatter the constructed narratives that hold them back from their true potential. Listen in, and prepare to rewrite your own story.

Let’s talk about how our old stories shape us and how we can reshape them. In this 290th episode of Live Fearlessly Free with Heather Bunch, we set out to explore the old stories we tell ourselves and how they prevent us from living our divine lives. I’ll delve into my own old story and demonstrate how I transformed my painful narratives into profound life lessons and how you can do the same. Get ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and reinvention, so remove the lids holding you back and be all God’s called you to be.

Strip Away Misunderstandings: Discovering Your God-Given Identity: Host Heather Bunch guides us through an exploration of one of the most essential yet often misunderstood topics: identity. Heather takes listeners through her personal struggles with identity, intertwining her narratives with biblical teachings on the subject. Grab a notepad, cozy up, and prepare for a transformative journey towards discovering your own divine life in this hard-hitting episode."

How do you navigate through fear and toward freedom? In this empowering episode, I share my secret weapon to overcoming fear - the Courageous Cycle. I illustrate the power of fear, how it manifests, and, most importantly, how to confront it to live fearlessly. I'll walk you through the four steps of the Courageous Cycle, helping you harness your fear and turn it into fuel for your divine life.

In this episode of Live Fearlessly Free, Heather Bunch, your Courageous Coach, talks about how you can achieve your goals even when things don't go as planned. She shares a personal mistake that delayed her book launch and how this experience relates to the concept of the third secret for living a courageous life – directing your imagination. Heather offers practical ways to combat fear and resistance by taking control of your mind and perception.

In this episode, we talk about how to approach a new year. I address the pressure we feel to achieve things and do more. But we need to reevaluate the tasks on our plates to make room for growth and self-fulfillment. The aim is to live free and stop hiding so that you can fulfill your God-given purpose, but you can't do that if you can't focus on what matters. 

Don't forget, my upcoming book 'Hello, Courageous,' which contains secrets on how to live a divine life courageously, comes out Tuesday, January 9th on Amazon.

Closing the Year, Opening the Future: Join me as we bravely gaze back at 2023 and ahead to the untapped potentials of 2024 on the Live Fearlessly Free podcast. Dare to ask yourself the hard questions brought up during this risky reflection and set yourself on a path to purpose and abundance. Warning: You may end up committed to changing your life!

Here's a list of thought-provoking questions to facilitate reflecting on the past year and planning for the next:

1. What message does father have for you in 2024?

2. Where are you settling in life?

3. How can you add more of your true self into your life and your business?

4. What skills or talents are you not using?

5. Who can you forgive?

6. What opportunities can you let go of?

7. What have you been avoiding out of fear?

8. What risks can you take even in the face of fear?

9. What does your business or life want that you are not currently giving it?

10. What are you committing to change?

11. What went right in 2023?

12. Picture 2024; what does it look like to you?

In this festive episode of "Live Fearlessly Free," host Heather Bunch discusses how to elevate your holiday experience and make it more meaningful, present, and less stressful. Heather offers strategies to fully embrace the spirit of Christmas and to ensure it is a joyful time rather than a period of tension or disappointment. She also shares insight on her upcoming book release.

Join Heather Bunch, your courageous coach, in this riveting episode of Live Fearlessly Free as she divulges the secrets to closing the gap between dreams and reality. Heather discusses the power of fear, how it can disrupt your progression, and the tools needed to conquer it. Find out how resting in divine presence can help unshackle your potential and enable you to embark on a courageous journey to your God-given purpose.

In this episode of "Live Fearlessly Free" with Heather Bunch, Heather delves into discussing the concepts mentioned in her upcoming book, "Hello Courageous, The Gal's Guide to Delight, Discover, and Direct Your Divine Life" set to release on January 9th, 2024. Heather focuses on two main areas: the gift of grace and the gift of the Father's presence. She reads excerpts from her book to shed light on these topics in a bid to help listeners understand God's grace and love towards them. She also explores how to use that understanding to live a fulfilling life true to their purpose.

As we navigate through this beautiful Christmas season—a season born out of God's immense love for us—join me as I unwrap the depth of God's love for you and explore practical steps toward breaking the barriers that might be stopping you from fully embracing this love and your God-given purpose.

Missing the true spirit of Christmas amidst the hustle and bustle? Unravel the anxiety that Christmas can bring, as I invite you to recenter your focus on its true essence in this transformative episode of 'Live Fearlessly Free'. I extend God’s wisdom to those feeling overworked and anxious, helping you explore the profound subtleties of Christmas beyond the presents and food. Tune in to discover the gift of Christmas.

In this holiday-themed episode of "Live Fearlessly Free," I talk about managing the stress and busyness of the Christmas season. I share my thoughts and strategies on how to prioritize events, manage the temptation to overcommit, and cultivate contentment with what is "good enough." I highlight the importance of white space in our lives, just as it is in design, to avoid feelings of overwhelm. Toward the end of the episode, I promote my latest book, "Hello Courageous," available for pre-sale at Amazon.

Do you struggle to enjoy the holidays? Are you looking for the key to unlocking a happier holiday season? Find it in this podcast episode of Live Fearlessly Free, #278 –– Rewriting Thanksgiving Day Scripts: How to Have a Better Holiday. We cast aside traditional "what are you thankful for" Thanksgiving talk to discuss seriously actionable ways to savor fully what the season offers––no matter where you're celebrating. We'll explore how adjusting expectations, discovering joy in small moments, and practicing mindfulness can brighten your holidays.

Get ready for another episode of Live Fearlessly Free as I flip the script on how we view our weaknesses. I’ll share my struggles with multitasking or 'juggling,' and let’s build a roadmap that we can all follow. As we negotiate through the busy routines of life, we convert our weaknesses to help us stride toward a stronger tomorrow?🚶‍♀️Dive into this episode to uncover the treasures buried in our so-called weaknesses.

Unmask the saboteur within! This episode of Live Fearlessly Free unravels the inner critic we all harbor. Your personal cheerleader, Heather Bunch, guides you on a revealing journey on how this critic is sabotaging your dreams, how they are born out of our protective instinct but, unfortunately, often stifle our growth. Tune in and discover the secret weapon for silencing this critic and living your God-given purpose courageously.

Learn how to turn down the fear and uplevel your courage with the Courageous Cycle. I'm sharing a real-time story where the heat turned up, and I had to hop on the Courageous Cycle so my fear didn't take me for a spin on the fainting cycle. I'll walk you through how you can release the fear and generate courage in a hurry.

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Unearth the secret formula to live the life you were meant to live. Join Heather Bunch as she explains the fundamental connections between our thoughts, feelings and actions through the lenses of discipline. Instead of viewing discipline as a punishment, envision it as the greatest form of self-care, the key to fulfilling your potential. Gain insight into concrete methods to fine-tune your thought process and its influence on your feelings and actions. This episode promises a compelling blend of personal reflection, actionable advice, and life-changing revelations.

**Summary of the Episode**
In this episode of "Courageous Coach", Heather Bunch begins a new series discussing the key to experiencing the life one desires. She reveals that the secret component for growth in life is discipline - training oneself in various areas of life. Heather breaks down her approach to self-discipline analyzing three areas: thoughts, feelings, and actions. For this episode, the focus is primarily on disciplining our thoughts.
**Key Points Discussed**
- The concept of disciplining thoughts, feelings, and actions as a path to improve life.
- The importance of changing negative thoughts into positive ones to overcome challenges and obstacles.
- The discipline of our thought life is based on the principle that our entire life is influenced by the process of thinking, feeling, and acting.
- The use of the law of exchange to switch negative thoughts with premeditated positive life-giving thoughts.

Have you ever had something happen and you reacted in a way that was over the top from what the situation called for? 

Or, you’re not even sure why you reacted a certain way to a situation?

Have you ever had someone close get annoyed with you like you broke a rule but you had no idea what you did wrong?

As a child you probably had some rules you followed such as rules about curfew, chores or homework. There are also rules of engagement, like how you speak to others, how you handle emotions or which parent is responsible for dishing out the consequences. 

But there are rules that you unknowingly broke and then were surprised by the extreme reaction. That’s what we’re going to be talking about today.

Today is for you if…

If you’re tired of the rules of engagement being a moving target.

If you desire healthy, happier relationships with your loved ones.

If you’re ready to open the lines of communication so you get the elephants out of the room for good.

There is a thing called Unspoken Rules. These are rules that no one actually talks about but if someone breaks one, watch out. 

Children are great observers but horrible interpreters.  

They learn these rules by watching parents emotions, words and actions.

Common Unspoken Family Rules:

DON’T TALK

This family rule means don’t have conversations about uncomfortable topics.  

Certain areas of discussion are off-limits.  

This breeds secrecy and hiding, both inside the family and outside as well. 

DON’T FEEL

Another way a child can absorb this unspoken rule is by observing parents’ strong reactions to negative emotions.  Then you think it’s not ok to have these emotions.

If your parent becomes abusive while angry, you might avoid ever getting angry.  

If you had a parent who was consumed by sadness or depression, you may have learned to be the positive one who brought up the mood, and sadness feels foreign to you or like it’s not ok to feel.

BLAME-SHIFTING

Become the scapegoat, taking on the blame for other people’s issues.

If you speak up as a child against these family rules, you get targeted. Whistle-blower.

If you talk about your parent’s problem to a teacher, for example, your parents may punish you severely and blame you for the problems the parent is now facing.  

You’re told consequences are your fault for speaking up.  

Know that is the parent's fault not yours. You were right to speak up.

DENY ANY PROBLEMS

Shove problems under the rug and pretend they aren’t affecting you.  

Phrases like “stop making such a big deal out of it.”  

BOYS SHOULD BE… GIRLS SHOULD BE…

Have you hear phrases like “boys will be boys” or “girls should be prim and proper”?

How did your parents handle gender roles? We learn by observing.

APPEARANCES ARE EVERYTHING

Family focused more on the external than the internal.  

You had to put on a good face even when there are problems at home, addiction, or arguing.  

YOUR VALUE COMES FROM WHAT YOU DO

You learn that academic achievement, financial success, Christian service, or some other measure of external success is what makes you worthy or valuable.  

So what are the unspoken family rules you experienced growing up?

Name these rules so that you can break the patterns and create clear communication.

Questions to ask yourself:

• What were topics that were off-limits for discussion in your family?

• What emotions were unacceptable in your family?

• Did you learn to shut off any negative emotions?  Which ones?  Why?

• Where do you tend to place blame when something goes wrong?  Yourself?  Others?

• What gender roles did you learn from your family?

• When do you find yourself putting on a mask to pretend everything is okay on the outside?

• Is it okay for you to make mistakes?  Where does your value come from?

If you enjoy this podcast, please rate, review or share it with a friend.

You’ve got this, and Father’s got you!

Thanks a Bunch for listening!

Until next time, Live Fearlessly Free

Today is a fireside chat about what to do when your plan goes wrong. Join me as you learn how to be a firefighter or an arsonist when the challenges comes.

Episode Summary:

In this episode, I share a story that took place on October 3rd involving a disrupted video shoot when I should have gotten a podcast episode out to you.

The equipment failed, the process was delayed, and not as many videos were produced as planned.

However, instead of letting this situation turn into a disaster, my husband and I utilized it as an opportunity to work together, get creative and enjoy each other's company.

I underline the importance of a calm mindset during distressing situations, reminding us to be "firefighters" who solve problems rather than "arsonists" who create more.

Key Takeaways:

• When met with obstacles, ask, "What does this obstacle make possible?"

• Panic does not lead to problem-solving.

• A positive mindset can turn non-ideal situations into opportunities.

• Instead of worrying about what is outside of your control, allow yourself to focus on the current situation and get curious.

• Treasure the moments and the unexpected opportunities that a detour in life can present.

• Technology can fail, but it should never stop you from enjoying your life and learning from each challenging situation.

Do you meet everyone else’s needs and skip your own?

Do you feel most alive when you’re helping others?

Do you desire to live a life of real significance beyond yourself? 

It’s the final episode of our series, decoding the puzzle of human motivation. We’re tackling the last of six human motivations or needs. 

So today is for you if…

• If you’re tired of feeling like everything you do isn’t making a difference.
• If you desire a life that is greater than yourself.
• If you’re ready to learn the ultimate secret of a life of joy and satisfaction.

It’s time for our last need…#6 Contribution

Contribution believes: 

• Life is incomplete without the sense that you’re contributing to others or a cause. 
• You have to go beyond your own needs and give to others. 
• You desire to give back and to leave a mark on the world. 

If this is you…contribution might be a top need.

What the Need for Contribution Looks Like:

• Your focus is on the world, a cause, how to help others, and how to contribute. 
• You’re energetic and focused outwardly to the point that you can exhaust yourself. 
• You would like to stay healthy, but your need to contribute may drive you to neglect yourself and your health. 
• You avoid being weak, dependent and powerless. 
• You don’t want to lose the respect of those you care about. 

Strengths 

• Brave 
• Persistent
• Generous 
• Assertive

Growth Tactics If You Need for Contribution is Holding You Back:

The Goal for Growth:

Find a balance between caring for yourself and loved ones and your need to contribute to the larger good. 

What Can You Do to Achieve Your Goal?

Notice that you can come across as too intense. 

Acknowledge your need to take care of yourself. 

Take care of relationships that matter to you before contributing to another cause.

What Interferes With Your Goal? 

• Contribution satisfies all your needs so much that you often ignore your own needs and neglect yourself and others. 
• Your lifestyle can lead to exhaustion. 
• Your need to always be strong and deny my vulnerability interferes with your goal for balance. 

How Others Can Support You in Your Goal?

• Others can encourage you to care for yourself and express your vulnerabilities. 
• They can stand their ground in expressing what they need from you regarding attention and energy. 

Homework:

1. Pick a goal to focus on: balance caring for yourself or others.
2. Enlist others to support and encourage you in this goal.
3. Get comfortable asking for what you want by starting small and working up to more significant asks.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this series on the six human motivations. When you learn how to balance each one and meet your needs in healthy ways, you’ll enjoy more of your life on the way to where you’re going.

If you enjoy this podcast, please rate, review or share it with a friend.

You’ve got this, and Father’s got you!

Thanks a Bunch for listening!

Until next time, Live Fearlessly Free

Do you love learning and growing?

Does it stress you out to be dependent on others?

Have you ever been so caught up in researching or studying that others felt you were ignoring or abandoning them?

Thanks for joining me for part 6 of decoding the puzzle of human emotions. We’re unpacking what makes us tick. What motivates us? We’ve broken down 4 out of the six human motivations or needs so far, and now it’s time for the motivation that can sculpt us into our best selves and propel us into our dreams.

Today is for you if…

• If you’re tired of always saying someday, but someday never comes.
• If you desire to continue your learning journey to uncover your best self.
• If you’re ready to learn and use that learning to grow deeper connections with others.

Need #5…Growth

We’re either growing or dying. 

It doesn’t matter how much money you have, accolades you receive or accomplishments you can check off your list. 

You won’t be fulfilled and happy unless you feel you’re growing.

Growth could be your top need if these beliefs hit home:

• I need to develop new skills constantly. 
• I need to learn new things and improve what I already know. 
• I must develop myself physically, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually. 
• I need to be constantly growing. 

What the Need for Growth Looks Like:

• You focus on learning, studying, developing your skills and being the best you can be. 
• You conserve my energy and focus away from feelings to learn everything there is to be learned. 
• You are self-contained and set careful limits to protect my time and privacy. 
• If your need to grow is tied to developing physically, I will do whatever is necessary to stay healthy and fit. 
• You’ll do anything to avoid feeling inadequate or drained. 
• You avoid demands and intrusions on privacy, allowing me to focus on your personal growth. 

Strengths 

• You’re respectful of others. 
• You’re thoughtful, calm and dependable. 
• You like to think that you’re a model of self-improvement for others. 

Growth Tactics If You Need for Growth Is Holding You Back:

Goals for Growth:

• Pursue growth while enjoying relationships and connection with people. 
• Experience joy and pleasure in many ways, not just by learning. 

What Can You Do to Achieve Your Goal?

• Find balance by focusing more on others than your growth and development. 
• Experience pleasure in giving. 
• Be less reserved. 
• Give priority to love and relationships. 
• Take better care of those I love. 

What Interferes With Your Goal? 

• The belief that you’re not worthy if you don’t constantly improve yourself. 
• The importance that you give to privacy interferes with your goal. 
• Recognize that you can appear self-centered. 

How Others Can Support You In Your Goal? 

• Appreciate your ability to be self-sufficient and independent.
• Appreciate your willingness to live and let live. 
• But also encourage you to be more social and loving. 

Homework:

1. Pick a goal to focus on expressing joy in other life experiences besides learning or pursuing deeper connections with people.
2. Enlist others to support and encourage you in this goal that are safe people.
3. Remember you’re loved whether you grow or not.

In the next episode, we’re tackling our final human need––Contribution and not just talking about giving to charity.

If you enjoy this podcast, please rate, review or share it with a friend.

You’ve got this, and Father’s got you!

Thanks a Bunch for listening!

Until next time, Live Fearlessly Free

Do you or others struggle to live up to your standards?

Do you feel happy when you’re respected, seen or heard and unworthy and unloved if you’re not?

Has anyone ever thought you’re arrogant or full of yourself?

We’re continuing our series on decoding the puzzle of Human motivation. Every human on this planet has six basic needs. I’m not talking about food, shelter and water. I’m talking about the needs that motivate what we do.

Today is for you if…

• If you’re tired of feeling looked over and left out.
• If you desire to be respected but whether you are or not, you know you’re worthy.
• If you’re ready to feel unique and special regardless of what other people think.

So far, we’ve learned about the need for certainty; we all need a level of knowing what’s coming or stability, but we also need some uncertainty or variety, or things will get too stale.

The problem with our needs is if we try to meet them in unhealthy ways.

Let’s talk about human need #3 - The Need for Significance.

Listen, we all need a level of significance and feel valuable. What matters is how we try to get this significance met. If you only think you’re valuable while you’re achieving or are essential, when you’re not, you’ll feel worthless.

Remember, you are worthy because Jesus made you worthy. 

Your Heavenly Father always loves you.

You are the apple of His eye.

Fearfully and wonderfully made.

Rest in that, knowing you’re significant.

If you enjoy this podcast, please rate, review or share it with a friend.

You’ve got this, and Father’s got you!

Thanks a Bunch for listening!

Until next time, Live Fearlessly Free