Seek First CEO: Neuroscience, Scripture, & Spirit-led Strategy for High-performing Christian Women

Hosted by Heather Shriver Burns: Master Neuroscience Business Coach, Certified Biblical Life Coach, and Speaker

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Seek First CEO is a podcast for high-performing, faith-led women who are done choosing between success and peace. Hosted by Heather Shriver Burns, Master Coach and speaker, this show explores the intersection of neuroscience, Scripture, and spirit-led strategy — helping women understand their inner world so they can lead, build, and steward their mission from alignment instead of pressure. These conversations are for the woman who knows she’s anointed to lead, called to abundance, and tired of doing everything “right” while freedom still feels just out of reach. Because when you seek first the Kingdom, leadership flows differently — and everything else follows. Want to connect? Instagram: http://instragram.com/heathershriverburns Email: hello@heathershriverburns.com Website: Under construction

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June 4, 2026Episode 27819 min

//277: Are You Close to Burnout As A High-Performer....or Already In It?

Most high-performing women do not realize they are already burned out because they still know how to function. They are still producing. Still leading. Still building. Still showing up for everyone else. So they assume: “I’m just stressed.” “I’m just tired.” “I just need a break.” But burnout and collapse are not the same thing. In this episode of Seek First CEO, Heather breaks down what burnout actually looks like in high-performing women — especially the kind of burnout that gets normalized, rewarded, and hidden underneath productivity and success. This episode explores: the difference between burnout and collapse why high achievers often miss the signs of burnout subtle symptoms of nervous system overload what burnout looks like mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually why so many women feel exhausted but cannot slow down the connection between over-functioning and identity how women learn to function inside dysfunction Heather’s personal experience with burnout and autoimmune issues why awareness is the first step — but not the whole healing process If you have ever: woken up at 3am unable to shut your brain off felt guilty resting struggled to be present with the people you love felt emotionally numb even though your life looks successful needed pressure to finally get things done felt tired but unable to truly rest This episode is for you. Take the Hidden Pattern Quiz The pattern that helped you succeed may now be the very thing keeping you exhausted. Want to talk through your results or explore the deeper work of restorating and rewiring? DM the word “CEO” on Instagram: @heathershriverburns Inside Seek First CEO Academy, Heather helps high-performing Christian women heal the subconscious patterns, nervous system adaptations, survival strategies, and identity wounds underneath burnout so they can lead, live, and build from peace instead of pressure.

May 26, 2026Episode 27720 min

//276: Successful but Not Satisfied: The Pattern Nobody Is Talking About

Take the Hidden Pattern Quiz! And then send me a message on IG to let me know what pattern you got! I can't wait for you to see what's been blocking you.

May 21, 2026Episode 27613 min

//275: The Kingdom Is Not Taught: Imaginative Prayer

This episode is brought to you from the Seek First CEO Academy where we support the whole woman (mind, body, soul, and spirit) behind the business. I am excited for God to meet you where you are and give you exactly what you need today through this imaginative prayer. If you're open to sharing, I'd love to hear your takeaways over on IG: @heathershriverburns

May 1, 2026Episode 27516 min

//274: Triggers Are Teachers (And They're Trying to Tell You Something)

You got triggered today. Maybe it was a DM. Maybe it was your kid. Maybe it was a comment that you are still thinking about three hours later. And your first instinct was probably shame — why am I still bothered by this? Here's what nobody taught you: that trigger is not evidence that you're broken. It's an invitation. In this episode, Heather breaks down the three things every trigger is trying to do — and why learning to work WITH them instead of shame them is the fastest path to the rewire you've been praying for. In this episode: What a trigger actually is (and what your amygdala has to do with it) Why triggers are truth tellers — and what they're pointing to underneath Why you can KNOW something and still get triggered — and what that means The difference between reacting and choosing (this is where the rewire actually happens) How to start celebrating your triggers instead of being ashamed of them Mentioned in this episode: Seek First CEO Academy — seekfirstceo.com/academy Rewire to Reign Private Podcast — seekfirstceo.com/rewire Scripture referenced: Romans 12:2 Romans 8:6 Proverbs 4:23 Ready to join Seek First CEO Academy: DM me the word "CEO" on Instagram so we can chat! If this episode blessed you, share it, subscribe, and leave a review!

April 22, 2026Episode 27417 min

//273: I'm Finally Ready To Share....

If this message found you and it resonated, I'd love to connect with you. Send me a message on Instagram. @heathershriverburns

April 9, 2026Episode 2735 min

//272: Bonus Episode: I Made Something For You.

Something new is here — and I wanted you to have it first. Rewire to Reign is a 7 episode private podcast series at the intersection of brain science and Kingdom truth. It is going to help you see what you have not been able to see, name what you have not been able to name, and begin to rewire your mind and nervous system to Kingdom — so the success you know is possible becomes the life you are actually living. Before it opens to everyone — I am giving 10 women from this community free access in exchange for honest feedback. First come first served. DM me IN on Instagram at @heathershriverburns to grab one of the 10 spots.

April 4, 2026Episode 27218 min

//271: Your Sunday Is Coming. But Not Before Saturday.

Most people rush straight to resurrection. We love Sunday. We celebrate Sunday. But we skip the part Jesus Himself did not skip — and it is the part where everything actually happens. In this episode, Heather Shriver Burns walks you through the Easter story in a way you have never heard it — and maps it directly to the internal work that stands between you and the life and business you were made for. Friday. Saturday. Sunday. Death. Descent. Resurrection. This is not just the Easter story. This is your story. Where are you right now — Friday, Saturday, or Sunday? DM Heather on Instagram and tell her. She reads every single message. 👉 @heathershriverburns Ready to stop skipping Saturday and do this work for real? Seek First CEO Academy is where the full Restoration Roadmap comes to life — mind, body, and spirit. 👉 DM "CEO" on IG for info to apply. Subscribe + Leave a Review If this episode stirred something in you, share it with a woman who needs to hear it this Easter weekend. And if you have not yet subscribed to the Seek First CEO Podcast — do that now so you never miss an episode.

March 26, 2026Episode 27117 min

//270: Spiritual Warfare or Self-Avoidance? The Truth Christian Women in Business Need to Face

I have had the pleasure of working exclusively with Christian women in business over the last decade. And I've noticed something I can't not share: so many women are over-spiritualizing internal experiences and calling it warfare. The problem is, that mislabeling keeps them stuck. This episode dismantles the habit of outsourcing responsibility and replaces it with self-leadership. It draws a line between what is actually spiritual warfare and what is a dysregulated nervous system paired with unexamined beliefs. The focus shifts from external blame to internal authority. What This Episode Covers: Why labeling everything as spiritual warfare keeps you immature in leadership The difference between external spiritual influence and internal activation How belief systems shape emotional reactions and business outcomes What’s actually happening in your nervous system when you feel “triggered” Why you cannot “pray away” a pattern your body is holding How mislabeling internal experiences as warfare sabotages consistency and income The real meaning of authority: governing what’s within, not just rebuking what’s outside Key Takeaways: Not every emotional reaction is spiritual warfare A triggered response is often a learned pattern, not an attack Your body reacts for protection, not punishment Beliefs drive perception; perception drives behavior Avoiding internal work keeps cycles repeating—spiritually dressed, but unchanged Self-leadership is the missing link in sustainable growth If this episode spoke to you, share it and tag @heathershriverburns. If you are ready to go deeper in the work to rewire your mind and regulate your nervous system to align to the Kingdom, DM me the word CEO on Instagram to see what is your next best step in building wealth with God through your business.

March 20, 2026Episode 27018 min

//269: What To Do When God Doesn't Answer Your Prayers In Business

What do you do when God doesn’t answer your prayers? In this raw and honest episode, Heather opens up about a deeply personal moment with her daughter that sparked a bigger question many Christian women in business are quietly asking: If God can answer prayers… why does it sometimes feel like He isn’t? This conversation challenges the way we’ve been taught to view prayer, moving from a posture of begging to one of alignment, authority, and identity. Heather unpacks the tension between faith and perceived silence from God, and introduces a powerful reframe: What if it’s not that God isn’t answering… but that we don’t fully understand what He’s already given us? Inside this episode, you’ll explore: Why prayer may not be about asking, but aligning The difference between feeling powerless and being equipped with power How belief systems and nervous system patterns impact your leadership and results Why many high-capacity Christian women feel stuck despite doing “all the right things” The role of identity in accessing authority in business and life If you’ve ever felt frustrated, confused, or quietly questioning why things aren’t shifting in your business despite your prayers, this episode will meet you right where you are. This is not about having all the answers. It’s about opening a deeper, more honest conversation. NEXT STEPS If this episode resonated with you and you’re ready to go deeper, Heather invites you into her private podcast experience: Rewire to Reign CONNECT WITH HEATHER Heather loves hearing from listeners! Her DM's on Instagram are always open. Shoot her a message to ask her any questions, share your takeaways, or to request a specific topic on the podcast.

March 12, 2026Episode 26916 min

//268: Kingdom Business Part 3: Building For the Kingdom to Building From It

Many Christian entrepreneurs say they want to build a Kingdom business. But most are still building for the Kingdom instead of from it. In this episode, I unpack what actually shifts when righteousness, peace, and joy become your internal operating system — and why a truly aligned business flows from embodiment, not effort. If your business is successful but still feels heavy, this conversation will challenge how you measure growth and what it really means to lead from the Kingdom. In This Episode: The difference between building for God and building from the Kingdom Why peace — not revenue — is the first metric of alignment How nervous system patterns distort leadership and decision-making The hidden cost of scaling while internally dysregulated What changes when your identity shifts from performer to daughter Why Kingdom leadership produces fruit without self-abandonment If you’re a six-figure female founder who knows she’s capable of more influence, more revenue, and more impact — but refuses to build it at the expense of her peace, family, or faith — I’m currently opening a limited case study inside Seek First CEO Academy. Message me on Instagram with the word CEO to apply.