Leading With Heart
Prioritizing self-care and work/life balance can feel impossible in the "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" and "embrace the suck" military culture. It's time to change the narrative - together! The Leading With Heart podcast is your go-to resource for how to find happiness, peace, and true success amidst the high demands of military life. With research-based tools and expert interviews, these episodes will change your life. Join host Christina Mattison as she teaches you the skills and mindset needed to take excellent care of yourself, so you can prevent burnout, take excellent care of your people, and shift the culture around self-care and well-being in the military.
Leading With Heart
Becoming the Woman I Envisioned: Audra Carpenter’s Story of Healing, Strength & Identity
Some journeys change us so deeply that we can hardly recognize the person we used to be. That’s the story of today’s guest, Audra Carpenter.
Audra first joined me on the podcast two years ago, at a time when she was simply trying to survive. Since then, she’s walked through the fire of inner work, healing, and transformation, and has emerged stronger, braver, and more herself than ever before.
In this conversation, Audra opens up about her journey from survival mode to thriving. She shares how community, self-forgiveness, therapy, and even the courage to face her deepest fears have helped her rewrite her story and truly step into the identity she once only dreamed of.
We talk about the power of envisioning who you want to become, what it looks like to do the hard work of healing, and how every small step forward builds a foundation of confidence and self-trust. Audra’s story is raw, real, and a reminder that transformation is possible for all of us.
If you’ve ever felt stuck under the weight of shame or wondered if you could really become the woman you aspire to be, this episode will give you hope, courage, and practical insight into what’s possible when you refuse to give up on yourself.
In this episode:
- Inspiration to face your own “I did it” moment
- A deeper understanding of how community and support change everything
- Encouragement to keep moving forward, even when it’s hard
This is an episode you’ll want to come back to anytime you need a reminder that growth is always possible.
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More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.
I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.
Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.
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