Hearts Unleashed

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Oct 2026

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Hearts Unleashed is a personal and professional development podcast committed to empowering YOU to operate with full freedom, power, and self-expression in every area of life. Life Coach, Speaker, and Author, Abigail Gazda shares hers and other’s journeys and insights to shine a light on the path you are walking towards your fullest life. In this podcast, you will from men, women, and young people. You’ll hear from people from all industries, with different ideas, contributing to different causes or movements. The purpose of this podcast is to interview and celebrate those living their hearts unleashed and inspire those of you hungry to do so! As you listen to this podcast, our hope is that you hear that one thing from that one person that really flips the switch in your heart that inspires you to take action on your dreams. Because here in the Hearts Unleashed Podcast, we are turning dreamers into doers.

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November 4, 202634 min

438: Following Your Spark with Andrew Newman

In this episode, I welcome back author and creativity coach Andrew Newman to explore what happens when we stop hiding our gifts and start trusting the creative spark within us. We talk about the vulnerability of being seen, the courage to create before we feel ready, and the often overlooked importance of celebrating our efforts instead of constantly chasing the next achievement. This conversation is for anyone who has been sitting on an idea, doubting their worth, or struggling to receive recognition for what they've accomplished. It's a beautiful reminder that your creativity is meant to be expressed, shared, and celebrated, not kept hidden until you feel worthy enough. If you are ready to stop hiding and follow your spark, hit play today!

October 28, 202630 min

437: The Costs of Putting Everyone Else First with Katie Trexler

In this episode, I sit down with Emmy Award-winning journalist and author Katie Trexler to explore the often invisible sacrifices women make in the name of love, family, and responsibility. Katie shares what happens when those sacrifices come at the expense of our own identity. We talk about motherhood, marriage, financial independence, rebuilding after betrayal, and the courage it takes to rediscover yourself beyond the roles you've spent your life fulfilling. This conversation is for anyone who has poured themselves into caring for others and is beginning to wonder how they got so lost in the process. This conversation is a powerful reminder that loving others deeply should never require abandoning yourself.

October 21, 202627 min

436: A Little Fat, Kind of Exhausted, and Fully Myself with Liz Burton

Join me for a fun conversation with author Liz Burton to explore the courage it takes to stop hiding, embrace your imperfections, and finally let yourself be seen. Through humor, vulnerability, and hilariously honest reflections on motherhood, body image, and self-doubt, we talk about learning to laugh at ourselves without letting insecurity hold us back. This conversation is for anyone who has ever questioned whether they're good enough, felt pressured to fit someone else's mold, or kept a dream tucked away for fear of judgment. Sometimes the most liberating thing you can do is stop taking yourself so seriously and give yourself permission to be exactly who you are.

October 14, 202624 min

435: Coaching the Person, Not the Program with Stephanie O'Brien

In this episode, I sit down with author and coach Stephanie O’Brien to explore what makes coaching truly transformational and why meaningful growth requires more than following someone else's formula for success. We talk about meeting people where they are, overcoming self-doubt, communicating our value, and creating sustainable change that fits the life we're actually living. This conversation is for anyone seeking support, building a purpose-driven business, or learning to trust their own definition of success instead of chasing someone else's expectations.

October 7, 202615 min

434: 15 Min Fill Up: Body Doubling

In this episode, I explore body doubling as a simple but powerful way to move through overwhelm, procrastination, and the loneliness of trying to do everything on your own. We talk about how another person’s presence can create the structure, accountability, and emotional support you need to finally start the thing you’ve been avoiding. This conversation is for anyone who struggles with getting started, staying focused, or following through. This episode is a reminder that asking for support is a strategy, not a weakness. If you are ready for that extra layer of support and encouragement, start with this episode, today.

September 30, 202630 min

433: Looking Successful Vs Feeling Fulfilled with Ben Albert

Join me for an in depth conversation with entrepreneur and podcaster, Ben Albert, to talk about taking a serious look at your life, embracing what makes you unique, and creating aligned success that actually feels true to you. We explore the difference between looking successful and actually feeling fulfilled. We also discuss the power of incremental change and what happens when you stop trying to become who you think you're supposed to be. This conversation is for anyone ready to grow without abandoning themselves in the process. If that is you, hit play today!

September 23, 202615 min

432: 15 Min Fill Up: Anti-Synchronicities

In this episode, I explore the concept of anti-synchronicities, the painful, inconvenient, and unexpected moments that redirect our lives in ways we may not understand until much later, if at all. We talk about honoring grief without becoming trapped inside it, finding meaning without bypassing pain, and trusting that some of life’s greatest transformations arrive disguised as loss. This conversation is for anyone navigating a breakdown, unwanted ending, or season of uncertainty and learning to trust what may be unfolding beyond what they can currently see. Understanding anti-synchronicities is a chance to move through a painful season with clarity, perspective, and gratitude.

September 16, 202639 min

431: Digital Fasting

In this episode, I explore digital fasting as a way to reclaim the attention, energy, and mental space we unknowingly give away through constant consumption. We talk about overstimulation, our relationship with boredom, and why consuming more information than we can emotionally digest can leave us feeling exhausted, distracted, and disconnected from ourselves. This conversation is for anyone feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or burned out who is ready to create more space for clarity, creativity, and intentional living. If that is you, you are not alone so hit play today.

September 9, 202623 min

430: The Realities of Starting a Business with Yaritza Báez

In this episode, I sit down with business growth strategist, Yaritza Báez, to talk about what it really takes to build a meaningful, profitable business, especially in midlife. We explore clarity, imposter syndrome, financial realities, discipline, and the difference between romanticizing entrepreneurship and actually building something sustainable. This conversation is for anyone pursuing a dream that is taking longer, requiring more, or asking them to believe in themselves in an entirely new way. If you are serious about shifting from dreaming to doing, start right here with us.

September 2, 202613 min

429: 15 Min Fill Up: How Journaling Heals

Abigail here to deliver your annual reminder about how important journaling is. A healthy journaling session can be a way to release what feels clogged, stuck, unspoken, or heavy inside of you. In this episode, I talk about how putting your thoughts and emotions into words can create clarity, reveal beliefs you did not realize you were carrying, and reconnect you with your own voice. This conversation is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, emotionally backed up, or disconnected from themselves and needs a simple way back to center. If you are in need of realignment, this episode is a great place to start.