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.

Step into The Life You're Made For, I'm cheering you on!
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Music & Production by Jason Squires