Hi, everyone. If you're like me, you lead a very busy life,
and you're trying to navigate all the chaos that may be happening in your personal life, and then
doing so in the midst of all of the chaos we're experiencing in the world. And that's why we're
coming together, because at the end of the day, we'll be okay. Hi, my name is Heather Carter,
and I'm a mom, a wife, a daughter taking care of her mom. While I am a CEO,
I've been a legislator, I've been a middle school teacher,
a university professor, and sprinkling a little bit of yoga and some woo-woo.
I am excited about sharing my journey with you in hopes that together we can craft this amazing
path to figure out how do we navigate our day-to-day experiences.
while we're also trying to be good stewards in our community and in our states and in our country
and world. So this is the place where we'll be okay together.
Please join me on this journey and find this podcast where you typically find your podcast,
whether that's Apple, Spotify, or YouTube. I'm really excited to do this with you.
And at the end of the day, we'll be okay.
Less Numbing, More Living: What Do You Really Need?
When you reach for a glass of wine, your shopping cart, or another distraction, what are you really reaching for? Heather Carter welcomes her close friend and alcohol freedom coach Emma L. Kinsey for an honest conversation about the needs hiding beneath our everyday habits—and what it means to build a life we don’t need to escape.Emma shares why her work focuses on making alcohol irrelevant, rather than simply resisting it, and how outward success can disguise an internal struggle. Together, they explore the difference between willpower and lasting change, the courage to move in a new direction, and the power of an “eight-minute friend” when life feels overwhelming. With warmth, humor, and stories from their own friendship, Heather and Emma offer two simple invitations: recognize what you truly need, and let someone you trust show up for you.
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13 Oct 2026
Life Is Doing Its Thing. You Do Yours.
Are you waiting for retirement, an empty nest, or a finished to-do list before you let yourself enjoy life? Heather has a reminder: you don’t have to finish all your work - or get through all the hard stuff - to have fun.Inspired by her concert adventures, a Backstreet Boys experience at the Sphere, and a stranger’s heartbreaking story, Heather explores why joy deserves a place in your life right now. She shares how she makes room for fun while navigating the emotional weight of her mother’s hospice care - and why small moments of happiness help her keep showing up.From pickleball and new hobbies to concert tickets and ridiculous outfits, this episode challenges you to stop postponing what lights you up. Plus, Heather offers a simple calendar exercise that asks a powerful question: ten years from now, what will you wish you’d done for fun?Life can be hard and still be joyful. Give yourself permission to experience both.
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6 Oct 2026
They're Launching. You're Spiraling. Now What?
You helped them through school, celebrated their graduation, and cheered them on every step of the way. So why does watching your child become an independent adult feel so terrifying?On this episode of We’ll Be OK, Heather gets honest about the parental anxiety that comes with launching adult children—from late-night job searches to the urge to fix everything. Reflecting on her daughter’s journey and her own post-college uncertainty, Heather explores how our fears can spill into the very relationships we want to nurture.Through her OKAY Framework, she shares ways to acknowledge your worry, pause before reacting, and offer love, confidence, and support while giving your children room to find their own way. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is listen, loosen your grip, and trust that you’ll both be okay.
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