Heavenly Human
Welcome to the Heavenly Human podcast where we help you pause and pivot toward true fulfillment.
Have you ever felt that stirring deep inside — that quiet voice telling you there's something more for your life? That feeling that despite all your success, something still feels missing?
We’ve been there. We are you. Three years ago, co-host Laura King was at the peak of her career as an Executive Recruiter. On paper, she had it all. Awards, accolades, and a healthy bank account. But each night, she’d come home feeling slightly off, a bit disconnected, and wondering, "Is this it?"
In 2023, it all came crashing down with a triple diagnosis - severe anxiety, ADHD, and sleep issues. Her body was screaming what her heart had been whispering for years. There was another path. There was another way of being.
Co-host Mondo experienced a similar calling. Three years ago, he was living what many would consider the dream — a successful startup founder with a six-figure lifestyle. Then, his heart called him to something radical: surrendering 99% of his material possessions to pursue a completely different path.
What Laura and Mondo both discovered through deep conversations, healing, tears, breakthroughs, and countless moments of growth was that we were being called to our unique sliver of Heaven on Earth — what we now call, Heavenly Human.
We've now joined forces to create this podcast, sharing what we've learned with other believers who feel that same nudge toward something more meaningful. We're here to guide you toward fulfillment through the embodiment of heaven on earth.
Peace, Love, Joy, Freedom, Abundance.
It’s all waiting for you.
"Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."
Heavenly Human
You Are The Gatekeeper
When was the last time someone's "well-meaning" doubt made you second-guess yourself? That moment when you share your exciting plans and they respond with cautious concern instead of celebration? These subtle discouragements can derail our boldest dreams if we let them in.
I challenge you to become the intentional gatekeeper of what enters your mental and emotional space. Before absorbing criticism, ask: Would I seek this person's advice on this topic? Have they done what I'm trying to do? Is this conversation worth my energy? Sometimes, the best response to doubt is simply to keep going and let your results speak for themselves. Ready to reclaim your confidence? Listen now.
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Hey, it's Laura. Welcome to this week's Peak of the Week. Before we get into it, I just want to say thank you, thank you, thank you, loyal listeners. You are amazing. Thank you for always sharing just what's on your heart, what's on your mind. You are awesome. Also, if you are listening to this and it is after July 29th, my first book, shine Brighter, is out. It is out in the world and I would be delighted if you picked up a copy and, if you love it, buy it for a friend. Go on Amazon, go on Barnes Noble, go where books are sold, and you will find Shine Brighter. The audio version is in production and we will keep you posted when it is ready, because I understand I understand those of you who like to listen like me, I love listening rather than the actual physical copy. Or, if you're really inclined, get the physical copy and the audio version. All right, let's get into this week's subject. You are the gatekeeper.
Speaker 1:So I was on LinkedIn a few weeks ago when I came across something kind of alarming. A woman had shared a vulnerable update about leaving her corporate job to start her own consulting practice. She was scared, excited and just being really just beautifully honest about the uncertainty ahead. The public comments were mostly supportive, but she'd shared in a follow-up post that some private messages and comments were, shall I say, less encouraging. People reaching out with concern shall I say less encouraging. People reaching out with concern Just want to make sure you've really thought this through. Have you considered how tough the market is right now? Others offering reality checks? I hope you have a solid financial cushion. It's so hard to make it as a consultant these days. I'm sure you'll figure it out, but wow, I could never take that kind of risk with my family counting on me.
Speaker 1:I found myself getting heated on behalf of this friend, but then something clicked, a phrase a mentor shared with me years ago that I had forgotten about, and then it just resurfaced. It is this Don't accept criticism from people you wouldn't seek advice from. Here's what I've learned after spending years in rooms with high achievers. The people who are quickest to criticize your bold moves are usually the ones who have never made any. The colleague who rolls their eyes when you mention wanting more flexibility? Check their track record. Are they living a life that you admire? The family member who questions your risky career change? Look closer. Are they speaking from wisdom or from their own fear of what's possible, and acquaintance who calls your vision unrealistic. Ask yourself when was the last time they bet on themselves? I'm not saying we should dismiss all feedback or surround ourselves with yes people. However, there's a significant difference between constructive input from someone who has walked a similar path and unsolicited criticism from someone who has never left their comfort zone. You, yes, you, you, you. You're the gatekeeper of what gets in.
Speaker 1:Two years ago, I was considering writing this book, actually, more than two years ago. I've been journaling my way through my own transformation and some people said yeah, maybe you should share some of these insights. But every time I sat down to actually start writing, the internal voices got louder. The book market is so saturated. Do you really think you have something new to say? Who are you? To write a book, you need more credentials. You're not ready. Maybe when you have more experience?
Speaker 1:For months, I let those voices create doubt. I put off the writing, convinced myself I needed to do more of something before I'd be ready. Then, during one of my quiet morning moments which, to be honest, only happens after all the boys leave the house I heard something different, a whisper from God. It cut through all the noise and it was so simple. It was this is yours to write Now. It was like this thing that just like viscerally ran through my body, that divine nudge, and I was like I realized I'd been treating my own inner critic like it was some wise advisor. When really would I go to my fear-based mind for guidance on my calling? The answer was a clear no. The internal voices of doubt and the not you're not enough. Yet they were not qualified to vote on. What God placed in my heart and Shine Brighter is coming out this month, and I can tell you with absolute certainty it would still be sitting in my journal if I kept listening to voices that were rooted in fear rather than faith. The advisor test Want to know if someone's criticism deserves your attention.
Speaker 1:Try the simple filter. If you were facing a major life decision in this area of life, would you call this person for guidance? If the answer is yes, listen. Even if their feedback stings. There's probably some wisdom there. If the answer is no, thank them politely for their input and then release it.
Speaker 1:This isn't about arrogance or dismissing everyone who doesn't agree with you. It's about protecting your energy and your vision from people who aren't qualified to weigh in. The person criticizing your career pivot are they living a career that inspires you? Be honest. The family member questioning your boundaries? Do they have a healthy relationship you admire? Be honest. The friend dismissing your business idea have they ever built something from scratch? Your gatekeeping job isn't to be mean or dismissive, it's to be discerning discernment.
Speaker 1:So once I started filtering input more intentionally, including my own voices, everything shifted. So instead of spending hours replaying that passive, aggressive concern from acquaintances, I focused on feedback from people whose judgment I actually trusted. Instead of letting my own inner critic derail my confidence with its familiar refrains of not ready yet. I remembered that fear-based thinking had never built anything meaningful. Instead of defending my choices to people who would never understand them, I saved that energy for the work itself. The result I made faster decisions. I felt more confident in my direction. I stopped second-guessing myself on opinions. Now am I human? Faster decisions I felt more confident in my direction. I stopped second guessing myself on opinions. Now am I human Absolutely? Am I always incredibly discerning? No, this is still a journey. I am right here with you along this journey. I don't claim to have everything figured out, but what I do know is that when I stopped second guessing myself on these opinions from voices that really weren't qualified to guide my path, I became the curator of my own confidence, and I know what you're thinking.
Speaker 1:Okay, okay, laura, this sounds great in theory, but what about the people who we can't avoid, the family members, the close friends, the colleagues whose just opinions feel harder to dismiss? Here's what I've learned Love doesn't equal qualification. Your parents can love you deeply and still not understand your entrepreneurial dreams because they've never been entrepreneurs, and that's okay. Your spouse can support you completely and still project their own fears on your bold choices. Your best friend can care about you immensely and still give terrible advice about something that they've never experienced. Loving someone doesn't automatically make them the right advisor for every area of your life. You can honor them. You can honor their concern, while still being selective of which opinions you allow, in which opinions you allow to influence you. So, if you've been thinking about a dream, maybe you've been hesitating. Maybe you've been hesitating A change you've been afraid to make or a risk that you've been hesitating. Maybe you've been hesitating A change you've been afraid to make or a risk that you've maybe been talking yourself out of.
Speaker 1:I want you to ask yourself who are the voices holding you back and would you actually seek their advice on this topic? No-transcript. Find the people who've walked similar paths. Seek input from those who face similar crossroads. Listen to voices that come from experience, not just opinion. And remember the biggest risk isn't that you fail, it's that you'll let the wrong voices convince you not to try. Your dreams do not need anyone's approval. They just need your courage and wisdom from people who've been where you're going.
Speaker 1:I challenge you this week to become the intentional gatekeeper of what gets into your mental and emotional space. Before you absorb someone's criticism, ask would I go to this person for advice on this topic? Before you let someone's skepticism derail your confidence, ask have they done what I'm trying to do? Before you defend your choices to someone who will never understand them, ask is this conversation worth my energy? You get to decide whose voices matter. You get to choose which opinions deserve space in your head. You get to be selective about who gets a vote on your dreams. You are the gatekeeper. Yes, you, you, you, you, you. You Use that power wisely. And that woman on LinkedIn who shared her career transition last I checked her consulting business was just whew, she's off to a great start. Sometimes, the best response to criticism is simply to keep going and let your results speak for themselves.