In this first episode of It’s All About Relationships, we explore the powerful role relationships play in our lives—from work and friendships to family and romantic partnerships. Learn how to build trust, communicate clearly, and navigate challenges with intention and grace. Whether you’re seeking more authentic connections or looking to strengthen existing bonds, this episode offers practical tools and heartfelt wisdom to help you grow in your relationships with purpose and love. If you like what you've heard in this episode, you can get Grace Space on Amazon.

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Music by Jason Squires
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Who do you turn to when you're walking through pivotal life moments?

In my latest podcast episode, I sit down with Sharol Josephson, a relationship coach, mentor, and trusted guide known for her deep wisdom and heart-centered approach. Sharol has spent years walking with people through pivotal life moments—from career crossroads to relationship struggles—and brings a wealth of insight into what it means to truly support others.

With a passion for helping people thrive, she unpacks the power of mentorship, and the importance of emotional safety. Being “in the long game” of relationships matters more than ever. Learn the difference between helpful and harmful guidance, knowing if a mentor is the right fit, and why self-discovery and self-agency should always be the goal. Sharol shares practical questions to ask when looking for a good guide. We identify the red flags to watch for, and how to become the kind of person others feel safe with. Whether you're in one of those pivotal life moments, seeking support, or offering it, this conversation is for you. It will leave you feeling encouraged, equipped, and reminded that you don’t have to do life alone. Join us as we wrap up this last episode on Good Guides.

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I mentioned my book Grace Space in this episode. It is a great resource for learning how to build trust and safety in relationships. You can get Grace Space on Amazon.

For more guidance, pick up my book The Life You're Made For and the Coaching Companion on Amazon today!

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@heatherpennyphd
Music by Jason Squires
Production by Cody Vermillion

Who is one of your favorite people to talk with? I had a fun conversation about good guides with one of my all-time favorite people, my husband, Darren Penny. You’ll hear us discuss the role of guides in our lives—how to seek them, how to be one, and how to navigate life with humility, courage, connection and vulnerability. Through personal stories, like Darren’s search for guidance in the absence of a father, we explore the deep need for relational wisdom during seasons of vulnerability.

We talk about how good guides meet us where we are, create safe spaces for growth, and remind us that being unfinished doesn’t disqualify us—it makes us ready. Whether you’re seeking direction or becoming someone others can trust, this conversation invites you to take the risk, know yourself, and walk the journey with others. I hope you will be encouraged to embrace your limitations, resist isolation, and choose human connection and vulnerability over quick fixes.

If you like what you hear, pick up a copy of my book Grace Space where I dive deeper into being a person that creates safe spaces for growth.

Cheering you on!

Step into The Life You're Made For, I'm cheering you on!
heatherpenny.com
@heatherpennyphd
Music by Jason Squires
Production by Cody Vermillion