Seek First CEO: Neuroscience, Scripture, & Spirit-led Strategy for High-performing Christian Women

We love new beginnings — new years, new opportunities, new seasons.

But if you’ve ever wondered why:

• a new year didn’t change how you feel

• a new opportunity didn’t change your patterns

• believing harder didn’t lead to lasting change

…this episode is for you.

In this conversation, I’m sharing the truth about new beginnings that most people never hear:
real change doesn’t happen through mindset alone.

I talk about:

• Why fresh starts often don’t create different outcomes

• The difference between leaving something behind and actually changing internally

• What “Egypt” really represents — patterns, cycles, and old ways of operating

• Why faith, truth, and good intentions aren’t always enough to create transformation

If you’ve tried to think differently, believe differently, or pray differently —
but still find yourself defaulting to the same internal experience —
it’s not because you’re doing it wrong.

It’s because change requires rewiring, not just resolve.

Ready to REWIRE your internal world for the dreams in your heart?

Join the Rewire to Reign™️ Workshop - January 21 from 12-2 EST (9-11 MST). See you there!

In this episode, I’m breaking down the 5 biggest myths about nervous system work and what every Christian woman needs to know before starting this journey.

If you’ve ever thought nervous system work means you’ll always be calm, or if you’ve worried it was “too new age,” this conversation will set you free.

Here’s what I’ll cover:

• Why healing often feels worse before it feels better

• What scripture actually says about pruning, stress, and regulation

• How neuroscience and faith confirm each other

• What you can realistically expect when you begin this process

If you’re a high-performing woman who’s tired of pushing past your limits, this episode will give you both clarity and hope.

👉 Ready to step into deeper healing and peace? Join me at the Secret Place Retreat, where I’ll guide you through biblical + brain-based tools for nervous system regulation and soul restoration. 

DM me the word "SECRET" on Instagram to ask any questions and to apply. 
Take a look at all the info for The Secret Place Retreat here. (7 spots remain as of 9/18)

The world feels chaotic right now, doesn’t it? With constant bad news, cultural pressure, and endless noise, it’s easy to feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. But here’s the truth: you were never meant to hold it all.

In this episode, I share:

• Why it’s okay to release what you were never designed to carry.

• How to shift from leading out of pressure to leading from peace and overflow.

• The importance of listening for God’s specific direction instead of bowing to fear or outside expectations.

• A guided Lectio Divina with Psalm 23 to help you pause and practice hearing His voice.

I know rest doesn’t come easy for leaders—but it’s exactly what you need most. That’s why I created the Secret Place Retreat. This is your invitation to step away from the noise, breathe deeply, and encounter God in a way that restores your soul and gives you fresh clarity for the season ahead.

👉 Learn more about the Secret Place Retreat HERE.

 

If this episode spoke to you, I want to connect.
Message me on Instagram @heathershriverburns for daily encouragement and to learn more about my coaching and retreats. 

This week, I’m back after a break—and I’m sharing the raw truth about transition. We moved our family across the country from Pittsburgh, PA to Phoenix, Arizona and it's been BRUTIFUL.

Transition can be both brutal and beautiful. It’s the tension of excitement and grief, of trusting God while wrestling with what is still yet to come.

In this honest episode, I share:

• Why transition is always a both/and (not just good or bad).

• The pitfalls to avoid when you’re in between the old and the new.

• Three powerful truths to help you navigate your own transition season with courage and faith.

If God has you in transition right now, this one’s for you.

If this episode spoke to you, I'd love to connect and pray for you while you're in transition. My DM's are open on Instagram! 

HELLO FRIEND! We have a BIG update for you. We are so excited about this next chapter and I look forward to all that's to come. 

In the meantime, come say "hi" on Instagram!

X,
Heather

You’re doing everything “right.”
The business is growing. The money’s coming in. People see you as successful.
But deep down… something feels off.

You’re tired. You’re emotionally disconnected. Your relationships are strained.
And while your business is thriving, your life feels like it’s quietly falling apart.

In this episode, I’m speaking directly to the high-achieving woman who is winning in business but losing in life.
We’re going to talk about what’s really behind the burnout, the disconnect, and the constant striving—and why more strategy is not the answer.

You’ll hear:

• My honest story about chasing success in a business I didn’t love

• The patterns I see in my clients who come to me for strategy but stay for healing

• Why your nervous system, your belief system, and your relationship with God all impact your business more than you think

• What you can do when you realize the life behind the business needs more attention

Let this be your invitation to stop pretending everything’s okay and finally get to the root of what’s really going on.

 

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Need someone to walk with you through this?
DM me the word ROOTED over on Instagram @heathershriverburns.

I’d love to support you as you begin building a solid foundation that allows you to love both your business and your life. 

In this quick but powerful episode, I'm sharing a spontaneous encounterI had with the Lord while on a walk—an encounter that sparked a question that could shift everything in your business and your life.

What do you really believe about God?

God whispered, "I’m better than you think I am." That one statement unraveled years of performance, striving, and fear-based thinking...and replaced it with awe, freedom, and truth.

You’ll hear:

• How this powerful question can help you find the freedom you desire in your business. 

• How our belief systems shape 90% of our actions (yep—even in business).

• The six core beliefs we address in Heather’s programs (God, self, time, money, failure, success) and why they matter so much.

• What it means to align your thoughts with Kingdom truth instead of defaulting to a lie.

• A real-life reflection that’ll challenge and encourage you to check your beliefs at the root.

This episode is short—but it’s not surface. It’s an invitation to pause and ask:

If God really is better than I think He is… how would I show up differently today?

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Want to Go Deeper?

If you’re ready to heal your relationship with God, yourself, and others—join us at the Secret Place Retreat.

This is more than rest.
It’s restoration.
It’s clarity.
It’s hearing from God again (or for the first time in a long time).
And it’s coming home to who He created you to be.

Space is limited. DM Heather “RETREAT” on Instagram or visit The Secret Place Retreat to apply.

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Your Next Steps:

📌 Screenshot this episode and tag @heathershriverburns with your biggest takeaway.
📌 Leave a review—it helps other faith-driven women find this podcast.
📌 Share this with a friend who needs this simple reminder: God is better than we think He is.

Let’s be honest—many of us are doing all the “right” things:
We’re reading our Bibles.
We’re praying.
We’re serving.
We’re leading.
And yet… we still feel disconnected from God.

We wonder, Why can’t I hear Him? Why does He feel so far? Is it something I’m doing wrong?

In today’s episode, we’re gently (but boldly) reframing those questions—and offering a new perspective rooted in both neuroscience and spirit-led truth.

You’ll hear:

• Why you might not have a hearing problem—you might have a nervous system problem

• How trauma, stress, and high-functioning burnout impact your ability to feel safe in stillness

• The brain science behind why intimacy with God feels so hard when you're in survival mode

• Why rest and regulation are the gateways to spiritual clarity—not more religious effort

• How performance and pressure often mask a deep disconnection from yourself

• The freedom that comes when we stop hustling for God and start being with Him

This conversation is for the woman who’s tired of trying harder, doing more, and still feeling like she’s missing something.

You are not spiritually broken.
You are just ready for a new rhythm—one of peace, presence, and partnership with the Holy Spirit.

 

DM “FREEDOM” on Instagram to learn more or continue the conversation:
https://www.instagram.com/heathershriverburns

 

Join us at The Secret Place Retreat (June 26–28, 2025):  
https://thesecretplaceretreat.com

(only 5 spots open at the time of this recording)

In today’s episode, we’re having a vulnerable conversation about a

 

If this episode speaks to you, and you’re ready to heal from the addiction to achievement and build a business and life you love 

DM me the word "HEALED" on Instagram.

Let’s continue the conversation—and walk into freedom, together.

f you’ve been feeling out of sync lately—disconnected from yourself, from peace, or from God—this guided imaginative prayer is for you.

In this episode, I’m inviting you into a sacred space of alignment, 
Not hustle.
Not striving.
Just alignment—heart, mind, body, and spirit—with the One who holds it all together.

This isn’t about performance.
It’s about presence.

Whether you’re stuck in survival mode or spiritually burnt out, this prayer will gently lead you back to truth, peace, and partnership with Jesus.

Let yourself breathe.
Let yourself receive.
And let this be the moment you remember—you’re not made to strive your way into alignment. You’re invited to surrender into it.

 

If this prayer spoke to something deep in you—
Screenshot it. Share it with a friend. Let her know she’s not the only one trying to hold it all together.

✨ And if you’re craving more moments like this…
More space to pause.
To pray.
To align…

I’m creating a private podcast just for guided prayers like this—designed to help you stay rooted and regulated in your faith, even in the middle of your busy life.

👉 Want access when it launches?
DM me “PRAYER PODCAST” on Instagram @heathershriverburns or email hello@heathershriverburns.com and I’ll keep you in the loop.

And if you’re realizing you need deeper support to get back in alignment—in your soul, your business, or your life…

DM the word “COACHING” and we’ll talk about how I can walk with you through this season of growth.

You’re not meant to do it alone.
You just get to say yes to His pace, His peace, and His plan.