Get Real with Heather & David Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:46:32 -0700 https://getrealwithheatherdavid.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Get Real with Heather & David yes b5b3d396-9a32-59db-a55a-39417aad9e26 Heather and David episodic false Exploring conversations for an intentional life.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Heather and David https://storage.buzzsprout.com/0cyi065yow820yczzjexzmlxtdwq?.jpg Get Real with Heather & David The Power of a Beginner’s Mind The Power of a Beginner’s Mind Beginner's Mindset:

In this episode, we dive into what it really means to have a beginner’s mindset. 

Somewhere along the way, we stop wanting to be beginners. We associate it with not knowing, not being good enough, or being behind. But what if choosing to begin again, on purpose, actually opens the door to more joy, creativity, and possibility?

From learning new skills to rethinking the way we approach conversations and relationships, this episode is a reminder that there is always more to discover—if we’re willing to stay open.

This conversation is an invitation to soften your grip on certainty, stay curious, and remember that growth often begins the moment you’re willing to not have it all figured out.

References: Shoshin, Laird Hamilton Force of Nature, Matthew 18:3-4, Houston & Johnston Training for the New Alpinism, Goethe. 

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In this episode, we dive into what it really means to have a beginner’s mindset. 

Somewhere along the way, we stop wanting to be beginners. We associate it with not knowing, not being good enough, or being behind. But what if choosing to begin again, on purpose, actually opens the door to more joy, creativity, and possibility?

From learning new skills to rethinking the way we approach conversations and relationships, this episode is a reminder that there is always more to discover—if we’re willing to stay open.

This conversation is an invitation to soften your grip on certainty, stay curious, and remember that growth often begins the moment you’re willing to not have it all figured out.

References: Shoshin, Laird Hamilton Force of Nature, Matthew 18:3-4, Houston & Johnston Training for the New Alpinism, Goethe. 

]]> Heather Hemmer and David Farnie Buzzsprout-18727221 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0700 1738 1 4 full false Trailer: Get Real with Heather & David Trailer: Get Real with Heather & David Real conversations about growth, relationships, and living with intention.

In Get Real with Heather & David, we explore the ideas, questions, and blind spots that shape how we live and connect with others.

Subscribe and be part of the conversation.

Listen to the podcast:

🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gvl2LEYs9TeA3wVTOni2f
🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-real-with-heather-david/id1882845938
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]]> Real conversations about growth, relationships, and living with intention.

In Get Real with Heather & David, we explore the ideas, questions, and blind spots that shape how we live and connect with others.

Subscribe and be part of the conversation.

Listen to the podcast:

🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gvl2LEYs9TeA3wVTOni2f
🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-real-with-heather-david/id1882845938
🎙️ Buzzsprout: https://getrealwithheatherdavid.buzzsprout.com


]]> Heather Hemmer and David Farnie Buzzsprout-18797290 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0700 62 full false Walking into a Room: Navigating Life Transitions Walking into a Room: Navigating Life Transitions Walking into a Room: 

Every chapter of life is a room — a relationship, a role, a place, a version of you. And every transition asks something of us.

In this episode, Heather and David explore the energy we carry into new spaces, the discernment formed in the hallway between chapters, and the quiet courage it takes to walk forward with intention.

References: Emily Freeman: How to Walk into a Room: the art of knowing when to stay and when to walk away, John O’Donohue: To Bless the Space Between Us.  Quotes: Gen G. Patton, GK Chesterton .. 


]]> Walking into a Room: 

Every chapter of life is a room — a relationship, a role, a place, a version of you. And every transition asks something of us.

In this episode, Heather and David explore the energy we carry into new spaces, the discernment formed in the hallway between chapters, and the quiet courage it takes to walk forward with intention.

References: Emily Freeman: How to Walk into a Room: the art of knowing when to stay and when to walk away, John O’Donohue: To Bless the Space Between Us.  Quotes: Gen G. Patton, GK Chesterton .. 


]]> Heather Hemmer and David Farnie Buzzsprout-18601314 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0700 1658 1 3 full true A "Good" Argument A "Good" Argument A "Good" Argument. 

Is there such a thing as a healthy fight?

Heather and David explore what separates a destructive argument from a productive one and why learning to disagree well can actually deepen trust and connection. 

They unpack emotional intelligence in the heat of conflict and share practical ways to stay grounded, communicate clearly, and find common ground without losing yourself.

References: Daniel Goleman Emotional Intelligence, Brene Brown.

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Is there such a thing as a healthy fight?

Heather and David explore what separates a destructive argument from a productive one and why learning to disagree well can actually deepen trust and connection. 

They unpack emotional intelligence in the heat of conflict and share practical ways to stay grounded, communicate clearly, and find common ground without losing yourself.

References: Daniel Goleman Emotional Intelligence, Brene Brown.

]]> Heather Hemmer and David Farnie Buzzsprout-18601306 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0700 1542 1 2 full false The Conversation Gap The Conversation Gap Communicating to be Understood. 

Why does it sometimes feel like we’re talking… but not actually connecting?

In this episode, Heather and David explore the difference between simply exchanging words and truly being understood. They unpack common communication breakdowns, the habits that quietly erode trust, and the elements that create clarity, connection, and stronger relationships.

References: John O’Donohue, Speech on Imagination. Mark Nepo. Sanford Meisner actor’s technique.


]]> Communicating to be Understood. 

Why does it sometimes feel like we’re talking… but not actually connecting?

In this episode, Heather and David explore the difference between simply exchanging words and truly being understood. They unpack common communication breakdowns, the habits that quietly erode trust, and the elements that create clarity, connection, and stronger relationships.

References: John O’Donohue, Speech on Imagination. Mark Nepo. Sanford Meisner actor’s technique.


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