In this episode, we’re talking about the complicated, emotional, identity-shifting question of whether or not to return to work after a cancer diagnosis.

This isn’t just about logistics or finances. It’s about purpose. It’s about identity. It’s about who you are outside of your roles — and who you’re allowed to become now.

If you love your job but aren’t sure your body can do it the way it used to… this conversation is for you.

We explore:

– Why this decision is about more than just “yes or no”

– The grief of losing (or changing) a professional identity

– Financial fear and how to shift into possibility instead of scarcity

– The difference between capacity issues and boundary issues

– Worst-case thinking vs. what’s actually medically true

– What “minimum viable work” could look like

– Why asking for what you want might surprise you

I also share personal decisions I’ve made about money, work, and presence — and how I think about trade-offs today.

This is a conversation I have with nearly every one of my 1:1 clients at some point — whether it’s about returning to work, stepping away, or redefining what work looks like entirely. You do not have to navigate this alone.

And I’ll leave you with the same question I ask in coaching:

If you knew nothing was wrong and you knew exactly what you would do… what is the answer?

Not the responsible answer. Not the impressive answer. The honest one.

If you’re sitting with this decision and want support walking through it thoughtfully — 1:1 coaching is where we untangle the fear from the facts and help you move forward with clarity.

You can learn more at heatherscoaching.com/discovery-call.com

Thanks for being here.

Music: “Inspiration” by Rocknstock, provided by TuneTank

In this episode we are talking fatigue. The real kind. The kind that makes you think, “There is no way I can commit to something for 90 days.”

This conversation is for anyone who wants to do the 90 Day Challenge between scans but keeps hearing the thought, “I’m too tired,” and is meant to give you a different way to look at your energy — not to push you, fix you, or tell you to try harder.

In this episode, we touch on:

• The gap between knowing what you “should” do and actually doing it
• The difference between body fatigue and brain fatigue (and why that matters)
• Why some of your exhaustion might be coming from thought loops, not your body
• The idea of minimum viable energy: doing the smallest thing you can do that still counts
• The question: Are you too tired… or are you tired of fighting yourself?

If you’d like to stay connected beyond the podcast, I share reflections, episode updates, and invitations through my email list at heatherscoaching.com.

I also host coffee chats and community Happy Hours for women who want to explore this stuff in real life, with real humans — you’re always welcome when it feels right.

Thanks for being here and spending this time with me.

Music: “Inspiration” by Rocknstock, provided by TuneTank

In this episode, we explore what it really means to set a goal — especially in a life that moves in 90-day scan cycles.

This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck between scans, unsure how to use the time in front of them, and is meant to offer perspective and ignition rather than answers or fixes.

In this episode, we touch on: – Why “vanilla goals” aren’t actually the point – How your brain works overtime to keep you safe (and stuck) – Why failure isn’t proof you can’t — it’s part of becoming – The question: Who are you becoming in these 90 days?

If you’d like to stay connected beyond the podcast, I share reflections, episode updates, and invitations through my email list at heatherscoaching.com.

I also host coffee chats and community Happy Hours for women who want to explore these conversations in connection — you’re always welcome to join when it feels right.

Thanks for being here and spending this time with me.

Music: “Inspiration” by Rocknstock, provided by TuneTank