Dr. Marisa opens her heart about a pattern many high-achievers know intimately - sacrificing the very things that make us feel alive in pursuit of business success. Through her story of returning to the gym after a two-year hiatus, she illuminates how singularly focusing on business growth led to an exhausting cycle of control, perfectionism and perpetual overwhelm. Dr. Sara and Dr. Marisa dive deep into the paradox of how loosening our grip on achievement often creates the very expansion we've been chasing.✨

Together they explore the nuanced difference between productive action and performative busyness, sharing powerful metaphors about watching seedlings grow and witnessing child development. Their conversation challenges the cultural narrative that constant consumption of self-improvement content leads to growth, offering instead a path back to trusting our innate wisdom. 🌱

Essential Insights: 💫

• The unexpected way that reclaiming personal joy creates more business success, not less
• How hyper-vigilance in one area of life breeds scarcity mindset across all areas
• Why "productive rest" misses the point - and what true restoration looks like
• Practical ways to identify when you're choosing consumption over presence
• The profound shift that happens when we stop optimizing and start being

Actionable Integration: ⭐ This week, notice one activity that makes you lose all sense of time - not because it's "worthy" but because it lights up your soul. Give yourself 10 minutes to engage in it fully, without multitasking or documenting. Simply be present and notice what emerges.

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Pull up a seat for this deeply honest conversation where Dr. Marisa opens her heart about the stark differences between building her first practice (which sold in record time) and the more intentionally-rooted growth of Homestead. Meanwhile, Dr. Sara vulnerably shares how childhood experiences shaped her relationship with safety, control, and money in business. Together, they unpack the messy truth about entrepreneurship in 2025. 💫

Real Talk Revelations: ✨

• How tight control and "hawkish" behavior can actually stall abundance
• The surprising way Marisa's most profitable time came during her darkest season
• How visualization differs from control (and why it matters for results)
• Sara's powerful revelation about using money as a safety net instead of trusting life's flow
• The dance between necessary business strategy and intuitive leadership

Through raw stories and tender revelations, they challenge the hustle culture narrative that "more control equals more success." Instead, they offer a fresh perspective: What if our tightest grip on business goals is actually suffocating our highest potential?

This isn't just another business strategy session - it's an honest exploration of finding your rhythm between structured goals and intuitive leadership. Whether you're growing a practice, scaling a business, or simply trying to find balance between planning and trust, this conversation reminds us that sometimes our greatest expansion comes when we loosen our grip and trust the process.

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In this vulnerable and powerful conclusion to Dr. Marisa's practice sale journey, we dive deep into the emotional and technical complexities of transitioning a healing space to new ownership. Beyond the contracts and negotiations, this episode illuminates the profound personal growth that accompanies major business transitions. 💫

What You'll Learn:

• Navigating complex financial reconciliations in care-based practices
• Structuring seller financing and protecting both parties' interests
• Managing the delicate process of telling family, team, and patients
• Finding peace with difficult decisions that honor your heart's calling
• Balancing professional integrity with personal transformation

Through raw honesty and practical wisdom, Marisa reveals how the sale process became a catalyst for deeper self-discovery. She shares the intricate dance of managing pre-paid care plans, lease transfers, and practice transitions while processing complex emotions around leaving a dream she had built.

Key Takeaway: "You're allowed to be happy about something and sad about what it means at the same time... you can feel the width of all emotions and none of them are wrong."

This episode offers both tactical guidance for practice transitions and permission to honor your heart's whispers, even when they lead you away from "successful" paths. Whether you're considering a practice sale or navigating any major life transition, this conversation illuminates how doing the inner work creates the foundation for authentic external change.

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In this transformative episode, Dr. Marisa Bauman pulls back the curtain on selling her New Jersey practice mere months after opening – a decision that challenged conventional wisdom and required profound courage. Beyond spreadsheets and valuations, this is a story about trusting your inner knowing when it conflicts with external success 💫.

What You'll Learn: ✨

• The nuanced art of valuing a new practice without traditional metrics
• Creating a confidential sale process while maintaining practice integrity
• Building compelling business data packages for potential buyers
• Navigating the emotional complexity of private negotiations
• Transforming personal revelation into professional transition

Through raw honesty and tactical insight, Marisa illuminates the hidden realities of preparing a practice for sale - from meticulously tracking KPIs to conducting secret buyer meetings. She reveals how inner work became her compass when logic alone couldn't guide the way.

This candid exploration continues our business ownership series. Whether you caught Parts 1 & 2 on starting and expanding your practice, each episode offers frameworks for navigating major business transitions with both strategic excellence and heart-centered leadership.

Join us next week for Part 4 as we uncover the final chapter of Marisa's practice sale journey, including contract negotiations and the emotional landscape of sharing the decision with family, team, and patients.⭐

Connect with us: Instagram: @drsaranelsongray @dr.marisa.nicole10 @theheartworkpodcast Email: theheartworklife@gmail.com

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Ready to take your practice to the next level? Dr. Sara Nelson-Gray shares her 13-month journey expanding Freedom Chiropractic, revealing exactly what it takes to double your space while nurturing a thriving team culture. 🏢 From managing construction zones to keeping patient care and team morale high during major transitions, this episode unpacks the art of growing your physical space without losing your practice's heart.

What You'll Learn: ✨

• The pivotal signs that signal you're ready for expansion
• How to maintain exceptional care during 13 months of construction
• Strategic ways to level up your team during transition
• Financial wisdom for managing doubled expenses
• Creating memorable patient experiences during massive change

Growing your practice isn't just about adding square footage - it's about creating space for your vision to flourish while staying true to your practice's natural rhythm. Sara shares exactly how to navigate this journey with both strategic excellence and heart-centered leadership.

This deep dive into practice expansion continues our three-part business ownership series. Whether you caught Part 1 on starting your practice or you're looking forward to Part 3 on selling, each episode offers strategic frameworks for your entrepreneurial journey.

Ready to continue the conversation? Connect with us on Instagram: @drsaranelsongray @dr.marisa.nicole10 @theheartworkpodcast or email us at theheartworklife@gmail.com

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Whether you're dreaming of opening your first practice, launching a boutique fitness studio, or creating a wellness center, this episode breaks down the real, unfiltered truth about opening a thriving brick-and-mortar business. 🏢 From demographic research to build-out timelines, we're diving into the practical steps that turn entrepreneurial dreams into reality.

What You'll Learn: 💫

• The location advice nobody talks about (but could save your business) 📍
• Smart financing strategies beyond traditional bank loans 💰
• Why your dream location might be your biggest mistake 🎯
• How to have a full client list from day one ✨
• The lease negotiations that could save you thousands 📝

Building a business isn't just about finding the perfect space or securing financing - it's about creating something meaningful that serves your community while honoring your vision. 💕 We're sharing the frameworks, strategies, and hard-won wisdom that will help you navigate this journey with confidence.

A raw and real conversation about the grit, heart, and strategy behind building a practice from scratch. This is Part 1 of our series on business ownership - with deep dives into expansion and selling coming in Parts 2 & 3. ✨

Ready to continue the conversation? 💫 Instagram: @drsaranelsongray @dr.marisa.nicole10 @theheartworkpodcast or email us at theheartworklife@gmail.com

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Just in time for your New Year reflections - Dr. Sara and Dr. Marisa are blowing up everything you thought you knew about manifestation, vision boards, and "new year, new mindset" promises. In this perfectly timed episode, they're getting real about why some of your 2024 goals might have fallen flat (spoiler: it's not because you didn't try hard enough!) and how to approach 2025 from a totally different angle - your heart.

Through vulnerable stories and honest insights, they're unpacking the game-changing difference between pushing yourself mentally and aligning with your heart's wisdom. Because let's be real - if another "mindset shift" was all it took, wouldn't we all be exactly where we want to be by now?

Key Soul Shifts:

🔥 Why your vision board might be keeping you stuck in lack

🔥 The unexpected reason successful people feel empty despite "having it all"

🔥 How to tell if you're forcing it vs flowing with it

🔥 The real secret to sustainable success (hint: it's not in your head!)

Truth Bombs That Hit Different:

"Your mind is brilliant at creating the path, but your heart knows the destination"

"You can manifest all day long, but if your heart's not in it, you're just creating expensive distractions"

"We relate with the Creator, not just the creation"

This Episode is Your Permission Slip to:

• Stop forcing yourself into other people's versions of success
• Trust your heart's timing over your mind's timeline
• Create goals that light you up instead of burn you out
• Start 2025 with authentic alignment instead of just ambition

Perfect Year-End Listen For:

• The high achiever who's tired of pushing but scared to stop
• Leaders questioning if their next level is really THEIR next level
• Anyone feeling the "new year, new pressure" creeping in
• Those ready to lead from their heart in 2025

Connect with your heart-centered guides: Instagram: @drsaranelsongray @dr.marisa.nicole10 @theheartworkpodcast or email us at theheartworklife@gmail.com

Ring in 2025 with more heart and less hustle - your future self will thank you!

#HeartworkPodcast #2025Vision #HeartOverHustle #AuthenticLeadership #NewYearAlignment #SoulGoals #ConsciousLeadership

Get ready for an honest, unpacked conversation about one of leadership's biggest challenges - guiding your team through change! In this episode, we're diving into what it really takes to maintain trust and inspire confidence when everything feels like it's evolving (because let's be real, change is the only constant in business).

The Conversation Highlights:

• The powerful trapeze artist story that will transform your view on team trust
• Real talk about navigating those tricky money conversations (especially price increases!)
• Why resistance might be your team's greatest teacher
• An honest look at when systems need redirecting (and why that's totally normal)

Truth Drops That Hit Different: 💫 "Change isn't just inevitable - it's where the magic happens" 💫 "Your team's resistance often holds the key to your next breakthrough" 💫 "Trust is built in the small moments of consistent support"

This Episode is Perfect For:

• Leaders introducing new systems or prices
• Team builders craving more trust and connection
• Anyone working through resistance to change
• Heart-centered leaders ready to level up

Ready to dive deeper into authentic leadership? We'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences!

Connect + Continue the Conversation: Instagram: @drsaranelsongray @dr.marisa.nicole10 @theheartworkpodcast or email us at theheartworklife@gmail.com

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