Passionate On Purpose - Heart Talks With Sha
Welcome. I’m so glad our paths crossed.
I’m Sha, and these are heart talks—the kind of conversations that remind you you’re not alone.
Life has taken me through cancer, motherhood, marriage, raising children with complex health needs, career changes, self-doubt, healing, and more moments than I can count that made me question everything. Along the way, I’ve realized something powerful…
We all have a story.
We all carry invisible struggles.
And we all deserve a safe place to remember who we are.
Each week, I share honest stories from my own life and invite guests to share theirs.
Together, we explore personal growth, healing, resilience, relationships, self-worth, motherhood, identity, intuition, perspective, purpose, and the messy in-between seasons of life.
These aren’t polished conversations.
They’re real ones.
My hope is that every episode leaves you feeling a little lighter, a little more hopeful, and a little more connected—to yourself and to the people around you.
If you’ve ever felt lost…
If you’ve ever questioned your worth…
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re the only one…
You’re not.
So grab a coffee, take a walk, or simply sit with me for a while.
Let’s have a heart talk.
Let’s get Passionate on Purpose. 🩷
Episodes
50 episodes
You're Already Her: A Heart Talk with author Alicia Arlene
This one really is a heart talk.I sat down with Alicia Arlene, author of You’re Already Her, for a conversation about life, motherhood, cancer, the hard things that change us, and what it looks like to keep bec...
Well... That Wasn't the Plan
Today’s episode was supposed to be completely different.I had a guest booked. I was ready. The studio was ready. And then life happened.So instead of throwing away the day, I pivoted.This ep...
The Person I Was Waiting For - Part 2
In Part 2, I keep going deeper into what it means to grow, change, and actually trust the person you’re becoming.We talk about relationships when two people are evolving at different speeds, removing shame and guilt, having th...
The Person I Was Waiting For - Part 1
Sometimes the biggest shift isn’t becoming someone new.It’s finally becoming more of who you actually are.In Part 1, I’m talking about what happens when you stop spreading your energy across everything and st...
You Are Enough Exactly as You Are
Ooooof. I broke in this one. A few times… Hearing that echo doesn't mean you're back where you started, it just means that there's still a part of you that remembers, right?We talk a lot about healing our inne...
Are You Loving Them... or Loving Them Your Way?
This episode began somewhere I wasn’t expecting.After hearing about the passing of Hayden Panettiere, I found myself genuinely saddened. Our second daughter was actually named after her, and over the years we’ve laughed about the similar...
Becoming You When Nobody Needs You Anymore
There comes a point when the people who once needed you for everything… don’t anymore.The kids grow up. They need you differently. The roles you’ve carried for years begin to shift. And suddenly, there’s space where there neve...
The 5% You Can’t Ignore
What if 95% is good… but the 5% makes you want to leave?A relationship.A friendship.A job.A dream.A version of your life you once thought you wanted.Sometimes one hard conversation...
Is This the Only Story Available?
One comment.One assumption.One story I told myself.This week, I almost deleted a post because I thought someone had completely misunderstood what I was trying to say.But af...
Be A Reflection Of What You Want To Receive
We spend so much time hoping life will bring us the right people, the right opportunities, and the right relationships. But what if the first step isn’t waiting… it’s becoming?In this episode of Heart Talks with Sha, we’re talking about ...
The Things Fear Doesn't Get To Decide Anymore
Fear has been a voice in my life for a long time.It has questioned my worth, my courage, my dreams, and even my tears.But I’m beginning to realize something…Fear doesn’t have to disappear.
Dear Little Sha....and the Version Of Me Everyone Needed.
What would you say if you could sit across from the younger version of yourself?In this deeply personal Heart Talk, I read a letter to little Sha—but somewhere along the way, it became a conversation with every version of me that was sti...
The Message Was There All Along
Sometimes life gives us clarity in the strangest ways. For me, it was while I was renaming all my podcasts. I thought I was just making them sound better or making it look more organized. But what actually happened was...I st...
My Weight Is No Longer The Headline
For years, my weight—and how I thought I looked—wasn’t just a number. It was the headline of my life.It influenced my mood, my confidence, my decisions, and even my sense of worth. I know what it’s like to live with food noise. For me, it w...
When Someone Else’s Story Feels Like Your Own
I am just a epilepsy mama riding the waves of this challenging, yet beautiful life. Things I have learnt:Watching a seizure doesn't get easier. Navigating the systems doesn't get easier. Asking for he...
When Your Child Doesn’t Fit the System: Lessons From Our Family’s Journey
This week, during my cancer follow-up, I was reminded of the reason I started podcasting in the first place. It was said in a new way that I hadn’t heard before, but it truly resonated with me.“Make your mess your message.”
What I Hope My Daughters Remember When I’m Not There
Will I ever be back to a podcast recording weekly, or starting a podcast without saying "it has ben so long" ? - I wonder this as I record yet another podcast after waiting too long..January was super intentional. Daily movement and new ...
The Power of Glimmers: Choosing Hope Every Day
It has been a hot minute since I have been here. I actually recorded a podcast during the holidays that got ERASED when I tried to edit a part. It's very rare that I edit or omit anything I say. I actually just roll with whatever co...
Protect Your Peace (And Don’t Let Anyone Dim Your Light)
Remember the saying....Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me..... I remember using this to stick up to kids that were mean. Reality is, words do hurt. An un-healed version of me just got that...
Your Body Keeps the Score…Now What?
You guys, we can pile up all of our problems until the pile is just so impossible that we crash. What if you worked on resetting everyday? Would the problems go away? No. But do some stay back there? Yes! So ...
Healing After Trauma: The Work No One Talks About
What if trauma catapults you to the next timeline?What if there truly is a reason for everything?What if you can find blessings in your hard?Sometimes we can get stuck in a certain life or timeline and can't push...
When Life Doesn’t Go to Plan: What My Mama Heart Taught Me About Resilience
This may be the thing that finally got me. After a year of thing after thing, this one will take me a bit to come back from. It hits so different when you can't un-see a trauma. In this emotional episode - I talk throug...
Just When You Think You Have It All Together… Embracing Life’s Ebb and Flow
Just when you think you handled it all so well and have it figured out....then tears come out of nowhere, quickly reminding you that you're human. How many times are we going to live an experience, just slightly different each time...
Living Two Stories at Once: Why Your Story Isn’t Finished Yet
Thank you again for being here. The outpour of love through this cancer journey, has been a little light in the dimmer times. Surgery was successful. We are living cancer free with a side of wait and see, a side of...