Ep 108 Surviving To Thriving: Heather Reed's Journey

In this raw and inspiring episode of Release Your Inner Power, Shauna B welcomes Heather—a mother, military spouse, survivor, and fierce advocate for healing. Heather courageously shares her story of overcoming emotional abuse, toxic relationships, addiction, and a suicide attempt.

She opens up about the pain of feeling “not good enough,” the struggles of parenting through trauma, and how she found hope through running, sobriety, mentorship, and therapy. Now remarried and a bonus parent to a child with speech delays, Heather shares how her experiences shaped her ability to advocate, show up with intention, and create a meaningful life for herself and her children.

Heather and Shauna discuss the power of vulnerability, mental health awareness, and the importance of not shrinking to fit into places that were never meant for you. This conversation is a heartfelt reminder that healing is possible, support matters, and your story can inspire others. 

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Heather’s upbringing and the roots of her self-worth struggles
• Life as a military spouse and navigating two difficult marriages
• The moment she hit rock bottom and the turning point that followed
• Honest talk about suicidal thoughts, therapy, and finding support
• How parenting became a mirror for healing and growth
• Embracing sobriety and letting go of toxic environments
• The shift from “have to” to “get to” in motherhood
• Heather’s powerful advice for women feeling stuck, lost, or not enough
• Why she says: “Never shrink yourself to fit into someone else’s expectations.”

 Powerful Quote from Heather:

“When I stopped trying to save everyone else and started saving myself, everything changed.”

Thank you for listening.