"What happens when you talk about the things that you want to do is people start to make connections for you. And this is exactly what happened and what has enhanced this year's experience."

In this episode, Heather explores what happens when we stop waiting for the perfect moment and start choosing courage instead. This isn't a travel highlight reel; it's a behind-the-scenes look at how Heather and her family prepared, decided, and executed the big life shift of snowbirding—without burning out their family or their bank account.

She opens up about navigating her own (and her child's) resistance with compassion, holding space for discomfort without detracting from the learning opportunities, and recognizing how much freedom can come from facing your fears rather than avoiding them. If you secretly want more freedom but feel overwhelmed by the logistics, are a high-functioning mom who wonders if your current lifestyle is sustainable long-term, or you've thought about relocating, traveling, or changing your rhythm but get tripped up by fear, this episode is for you.

What to listen for:
✨ Heather's fear of winter and the decision to start snowbirding for her mental health
✨ The intentionality and preparation that go into bringing big goals to fruition
✨ Navigating the underlying stress that almost kept Heather from seeing this through

"What Mexico gave me was the courage to do emotionally uncomfortable things, the courage to test something, the courage to try. When you wait for things to be perfect, you're never going to live out your dream because it's about progress, not perfection."

✨ Using the "Wouldn't it be nice?" list to create a happier and healthier experience
✨ The power of being open to new possibilities and getting out of your comfort zone
✨ Working through your child's resistance to what you know is for their highest good

"As long as my commitment is to be of the highest service to his mental and emotional well-being without doing his own spiritual work for him, meaning not trying to take away his pain for his own aha moments, and I can sit with his emotional discomfort, this is going to be such a growth opportunity for him."

✨ Looking at your shadow side, fears, and anxiety to create more freedom
✨ Heather's realization that her kids are detoxing from North American culture
✨ The magic of type two fun and why it can only come from emotional discomfort

"Sometimes you have to realize that what appears to be paradise on people's Instagram feeds is growth opportunities. What you don't see is that person's willingness to take a risk, that person's courage to be emotionally uncomfortable, and to experience type two fun."

✨ How getting uncomfortable can open you up to incredible, new experiences
✨ Understanding that you're in control of your and your children's lives, no one else
✨ Heather's top tips for working around the inevitable fear of uncertainty
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