Why do New Year goals feel so motivating… and then quietly fall apart a few weeks later? 

In this episode, I break down the real reason goals fail — and it has nothing to do with laziness or lack of discipline. I walk you through the psychology of the nervous system, self-concept, and why big goals can start to feel unsafe, triggering self-sabotage and burnout when expectations exceed capacity. You’ll learn how to reframe goals into achievable, nervous-system-friendly steps, build self-trust through small wins, and become your own biggest hype person. This episode is a reminder that you’re not broken — you just need a safer path forward. Reset, reframe, and start again… without shame. 

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Reframing Your Goals To Makes Them Happen 

Let this be a reminder that your life doesn’t need to be rushed, fixed, or proven to be worthy. You can be deeply grateful for where you are and still long for more. Those two things can exist at the same time.

This episode is about worthiness, about releasing the belief that good things “aren’t for you,” and remembering that your desires are valid because you are valid.

If last year felt heavy, this is your permission to give yourself grace. If you’ve been waiting for the other shoe to drop, this is your invitation to choose trust instead.

You don’t owe anyone an explanation for your timeline, your dreams, or the life you want to build.

You matter. And this is your reminder.

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The Reminder You Didn’t Know You Needed

If this season feels different this year, you’re not alone.

The holidays have a way of amplifying everything: your joy, your healing, your loneliness, and your growth.

Life changes, Traditions shift. Emotions rise. And the contrast between what was and what is can feel heavy.

This is a must-hear, honest reflection on navigating the holidays (and any season of life) when your life no longer fits the version you once knew. It’s about allowing yourself to grieve without getting stuck, releasing old expectations, and understanding that “different” doesn’t mean wrong—it simply means new.

You’ll hear reflections that will help you understand:

 * Why traditions feel harder after major life changes
 * How to let go of what it once was without shame
 * Grief, detachment, and emotional honesty
 * How to find peace in quieter, unfamiliar seasons
 * How to trust that life is still unfolding—even when it looks nothing like it used to

This is not about forcing joy or pretending everything is okay. It’s about honoring where you are, letting yourself feel fully human, and trusting that even this season is shaping something meaningful.

If you’re spending the holidays alone, navigating loss, rebuilding after divorce, or simply feeling out of sync this year—this conversation is for you.

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Letting the Season Be What It Is

If you’ve ever wondered why your life hasn’t changed yet — even though you want it so badly — this episode finally reveals what’s been missing.

As we move into a brand-new year, we explore the real reason your reality looks the way it does. Spoiler: it’s not your habits, your discipline, or your timing. It’s your self-concept — the identity you keep returning to.

In this transformative episode, Heather breaks down how identity shapes your outcomes, your opportunities, and even what you believe is possible for you. Together, we unpack:

 * Why your desires aren’t random — they’re assigned to you
 * Why vision boards won’t work without identity shifts
 * How your brain filters reality through the lens of who you believe you are
 * How fear, doubt, and your circle quietly reprogram your self-worth
 * Why you can’t manifest a new life with the same old identity

You’ll also hear why the world is not oversaturated (your algorithm is lying to you), and how every micro-decision is a “vote” for the identity you’re becoming. If you’re stuck in discomfort or doubt, this episode shows you why that’s not failure — it’s the beginning of transformation.

If you’re ready to stop hiding, stop shrinking, and step fully into the life you feel calling you — this episode is your permission slip.

You weren’t given your dreams by accident.
This is the moment everything begins to shift.

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The Identity Shift That Changes Everything

In this episode, I share the story of someone who was never meant to be my forever—but ended up being the exact preview I needed. A reminder of what connection is supposed to feel like, what being seen actually feels like, and why the relationships (or almost-relationships) that don’t work out often hold the biggest clarity.

After a painful betrayal, life sent me someone whose energy was the complete opposite: kind, grounded, attentive, and genuinely good. He wasn’t my person. But he was a powerful contrast—one that helped me reframe heartbreak into hope.

This episode is for anyone who’s healing, rebuilding, or wondering why something didn’t work out. Because sometimes the wrong one isn’t a mistake… they’re the preview of the right one.

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When They’re Not the One… Just the Preview: What They Came to Teach You 

In this super vulnerable episode, I open up about the moment I found out I’d been cheated on—and the deeper lessons that came with it. From betrayal and self-doubt to the realization that healing isn’t about fixing yourself, but remembering you were never broken—you just need to find your way back to seeing your worth.

When someone betrays you, it’s not about you. And if you’re honest, you likely felt the shift long before it happened. Those moments are an invitation to trust your intuition and reflect on the times you already knew it wasn’t meant for you.

This is an eye-opening episode for anyone staying in something that no longer feels right, just because it’s what you know.
And if you’ve ever questioned your worth after being hurt, this one’s for you.

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Listen to "Lessons in Love After Divorce: Navigating My First Relationship Post-Split" for the first episode about this relationship and see how I wasn't yet ready to accept what it was. 

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The Lessons Hidden in Betrayal

In a highly asked-for episode, I’m giving you a little backstory on my own wild mess, how growing up Mormon in Utah shaped my mindset, identity, and the way I’ve navigated who I am. From childhood testimonies to quiet questions about faith, I share how those early teachings influenced not just what I believed, but how I saw myself and others.

This isn’t a story about religion; it’s a story about reflecting on how your upbringing begins to mold you, and it will stay that way unless you feel the call to redesign it. It's about unlearning the need to be perfect, releasing judgment, and remembering you can be whoever you want to be. I talk about my parents’ deep faith, the guilt and pressure I had to let go of, and why I feel so called to share this journey now.

This episode is dedicated to my living parents, and to my dad above. Yes, I hear you humming “Families Can Be Together Forever Through Heavenly Father’s Plan” from the sky.

If you’ve ever questioned what you were taught or felt pulled to redefine what faith means to you, this one’s for you.

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Growing Up Mormon and How It Shaped My Wild Mess

This episode is here to remind you that the moment you feel the farthest from what you want is usually right before your breakthrough. Those moments when you start questioning everything, your path, your purpose, your timing—are often the proof that you’re so close to what you’ve been working toward.

In this episode, I’m sharing my heart on what it really means to keep going when life feels heavy or uncertain. We’ll talk about why setbacks don’t mean stop—they mean you’re refining, not failing. I’ll walk you through the mindset shifts that help me reframe challenges into signs of alignment, and the simple practices that keep me anchored when my faith feels shaky.

If you’ve been trying to build something from the ground up —your healing, your business, your confidence, your new life, self-love, or next chapter—this one’s for you. You’re not as far as you think. You’re right on time.

✨ Inside this episode:

 * The illusion of being “far away” from your dream
 * Building evidence for your subconscious through small wins
 * Reframing setbacks as signs you’re almost there
 * Why consistency and belief matter more than perfect timing

🎙️ “You’re not failing—you’re just finding 10,000 ways that didn’t work yet.”

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I’m so happy you’re here—it means you believe in what’s possible for your life. 

Wanna Give Up? Why You're Closer Than You Think 

In this episode of Wandering the Wild Mess, I get real about how often we let our own inner critic and subconscious mind hold us back. Too many times, we take old beliefs and treat them as truth—without even questioning if they’re ours. That keeps us from stepping into rooms we belong in, going after the dreams we really want, and believing it can happen for us.

I share why it’s so important to pause and examine those beliefs, and then replace the ones that don’t serve us with new, supportive ones. I also walk you through my six-step framework for reframing a belief so you can ground yourself, collect evidence for the life you want, and anchor into the truth that you are worthy of it all.

Remember: beliefs aren’t truths—they’re evidence collectors. And you get to decide what kind of evidence you start gathering.

✨ Key Takeaways

 * We’re our own worst critics. Subconscious beliefs often act as roadblocks, convincing us we can’t have what we want.
 * Examine your beliefs. Most of them didn’t even start with you—they were handed to you by parents, partners, or past versions of yourself.
 * The Six Steps to Reframing a Belief:
   Notice the limiting belief.
   Name where it came from.
   Normalize that it’s common but no longer true.
   Nerve – ground yourself and affirm it’s safe to change.
   New Evidence – collect proof that the opposite is possible.
   Next/Anchor – cement the new belief with music, affirmations, or rituals.
 * Beliefs are evidence collectors, not truths. Start collecting evidence that supports the life you’re creating.

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How to Stop Letting Your Inner Critic Run the Show

What if your dream never died, it just went quiet, waiting for you to grow into it? Waiting for you to become the version of yourself who could finally trust enough to go after what truly lights you up.

In this episode, I revisit the version of me who flew to L.A. chasing a songwriter’s dream, leaving with self-doubt and then, later, full circle, finding proof that our deepest callings don’t disappear.

This episode will remind you that dreams don’t expire; they evolve. Everything that lights you up is a seed already planted, and most of the growth happens underground before it ever reaches the sun. If you’ve been on the fence about what direction to go, the path that lights you up is the best place to start. It’s not too late — it’s the perfect time to begin.

Alexa play “Backup Plan" by Bailey Zimmerman & Luke Combs 

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Why It’s Never Too Late to Follow Your Dreams

Welcome to Wandering the Wild Mess, the podcast for anyone starting over, navigating a new chapter, or rewriting their story. I’m Heather Morgan, and I’m here to help you see your life through a new lens… one that reminds you everything is unfolding exactly as it should, even when it looks like a mess.



After leaving the only home I’d ever known, moving across the country alone after my divorce, and stumbling through more plot twists than I care to admit, I found myself in a place I never expected: completely lost. Which, honestly, is the best time to be found.



This podcast is for the person in the in-between… when the old life doesn’t fit anymore, but the new one hasn’t fully arrived. It’s for anyone who’s had something they thought would last forever fall apart, and is learning to trust their path again. Because the journey is the destination — and the mess is part of the magic.



Here, you’ll find honest reflections, vulnerable moments, and mindset shifts to help you take the lessons in the mess, reframe what feels hard, and remember you’re not behind. You’re exactly where you need to be.



And if you’ve ever felt lost, this pod gets you — because I know first-hand that growth is messy. But it’s yours. And it always works out.

Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. Now, let’s wander this wild mess together.

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Join me on a journey of self-discovery, as I embrace life's uncertainties in a way I could have never imagined and remind you, you're enough.

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