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April 5, 2022

Day 85: Jenny, Candace, and Shut the Should Up

Today I'm talking about 2 of my favorite ladies on IG and their podcast. Here are all the links.... Jenny Randle Candace Payne Shut the Should Up podcast Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @co…
April 4, 2022

Day 84: The Home Edit

Today I'm getting ready to start watching Season 2 of Get Organized with The Home Edit so I figured I would chat about these awesome ladies. The Home Edit really became a house hold name for me after Season 1 of Get Organize…
April 2, 2022

Day 83: The Financial Diet & The Budget Mom

Today we are talking finances. I have 2 accounts that follow currently that have helped me shape up my budget and learn more about money. Check them out at the links below: The Budget Mom IG The Budget Mom website The Financ…
April 1, 2022

Day 82: Carlos Whittaker

Carlos is one of my favorite people on Instagram. His content is funny, informative, and thought provoking. If you haven't followed him, go do it. Also go listen to the Human Hope podcast. https://carloswhittaker.com https:/…
March 31, 2022

Day 81: HowtoADHD.com

Jessica McCabe is one of my favorite people/accounts to follow on Youtube. She runs the website and channel How to ADHD. She give wonderful insight on living with ADHD. Check her out at the links below. HowtoADHD.com YouTube…
March 30, 2022

Day 80: Current Reading List

Here's what I'm reading. What are you reading? Let me know on the socials. 1. How to be Human: A Manual 2. The Diversity Gap 3. Change 4. Crucial Conversations 5. Me, Myself, and Lies Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather S…
March 29, 2022

Day 79: Get Creative

It's my anniversary! But that's not what today's podcast is about. I'm talking about ways to get creative. How do you get creative? Do you paint? sing? garden? Let me know over on the socials! Laughter, Love, and Blessings,…
March 28, 2022

Day 78: Taking Time Away

Let's talk about your vacation time. Are you maxed out? Have you stopped accruing time? If so, take some time off!! It's for your mental health, physical health, and to help you be a better employee. It's not a badge of hono…
March 28, 2022

Day 77: Do you know how awesome you are?

Let's talk about your awesomeness today! Do you know you are awesome? Do you read your resume and think "I'm a bad ass?" Well either way, take a listen to today's episode to learn more about how my perspective changed when I…
March 26, 2022

Day 76: Divergent Mind - Part 3

We are continuing the conversation about the book, Divergent Mind. I am really enjoying diving back into this book and giving you some of the insights I am learning. Find the book here . Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heathe…
March 26, 2022

Day 75: Happy Friday!

Just a short message to say Happy Friday. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heather-balcerek/support
March 25, 2022

Day 74: Stop making burnout a badge of honor

I saw this point on LinkedIn the other day and it said: We NEED to stop glamourising overworking. Please. The absence of sleep, good diet, exercise, relaxation, and time with friends and family isn't something to be applaude…
March 23, 2022

Day 73: Divergent Mind - Part 2

We are continuing the conversation about the book, Divergent Mind. I am really enjoying diving back into this book and giving you some of the insights I am learning. Find the book here . Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heathe…
March 22, 2022

Day 72: Divergent Mind - Part 1

Hello Everyone! Today I am starting a review of the book, Divergent Mind: Thriving in a world that wasn't designed for you. I am talking about why the topic of neurodiversity is very top of mind of me currently. Hopefully yo…
March 22, 2022

Day 71: What is neurodiversity?

We are starting a new topic set today. I am going to talk about a few topics I have been learning more and more about recently. Today we are talking about neurodiversity. Here is the article I referenced in the show: https:/…
March 21, 2022

Day 70: Packing Tips

Since I'm going on a trip next week, I thought it would be good to see if my packing tips line up with some I found on the internet. I reviewed the article below and gave my commentary. https://www.self.com/story/packing-tip…
March 19, 2022

Day 69: The Joy of Traveling

Today's podcast was totally inspired by a quote I heard on another podcast this morning. I love to travel and make memories with friends. If it weren't for them, I don't know that I would honestly go anywhere. I talked about…
March 19, 2022

Day 68: Places I want to revisit

There are always places that we want to go back and visit so today I'm talking about 5 of mine. Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com ---…
March 18, 2022

Day 67: Reminiscing Rambles about Italy

Today is a long one as I am talking through my trip to Italy. I am extremely blessed to have been able to have this type of trip with a great friend. Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connec…
March 17, 2022

Day 66: Favorite Beaches

We are talking about our favorite sandy beaches today! Jay’s Favorites https://www.vinow.com/stt/stt-b/brewers-bay/ https://www.aruba.com/us/explore/eagle-beach Heather’s Favorites https://www.gotobermuda.com/article/tobacco…
March 16, 2022

Day 65: All about cruising

Today I'm talk about the 4 reasons I love to cruise. I've been on 17 cruises since 2006 so it's safe to say I'm a fan. You can find my food and travel blog here: itsasaltylife.com / @saltylifefft Laughter, Love, and Blessing…
March 15, 2022

Day 64: Travel coming out of Covid

Today we are talking my travel plans coming out of Covid. I'm excited to get back to planning bigger trips and different countries. Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @…
March 14, 2022

Day 63: Traveling during Covid

Today, I'm giving a recap of where we traveled during Covid and what it was like. Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.com --- This episod…
March 13, 2022

Day 62: Our last trip pre-covid

Today we are recapping our last trip pre-covid that happened just 2 weeks before everything shut down! Laughter, Love, and Blessings, Heather Social Links @msheatherbdot @connectthedots_podcast @polkadotdesk thepolkadotdesk.…