352. The Importance of Cherishing Memories and Holding On For One More Day: Heidi Alldredge

Published: Feb. 14, 2024, 9:09 a.m.

Why do we think all of our problems are going to go away when we get married?\nFrom childhood struggles with bullying to navigating the complexities of personal relationships, Heidi Alldredge opens up about her life experiences with raw honesty and vulnerability.\xa0\nHeidi Alldredge recounts her battles with bullying, which led to profound emotional challenges including suicidal thoughts and depression. She reflects on the pivotal moment of her father's suicide and how it reshaped her perspective on life.\xa0 But Heidi's story isn't just about overcoming adversity; it's also about forging her own path to success.\nFrom humble beginnings as a house cleaner to carving out a career as a private investigator and realtor, Heidi's journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and hope.\xa0 In this intimate conversation, Heidi shares insights into the ups and downs of personal relationships, from emotional affairs to rekindling old flames. She explores the complexities of long-term love and the importance of setting boundaries while remaining true to oneself.\xa0\nHeidi sheds light on the lasting impact of bullying and the urgent need for greater awareness and action. Their stories underscore the importance of supporting one another and spreading positivity in a world often marked by hardship and loss.\xa0 Join us as we celebrate Heidi's resilience, honor her journey of self-discovery, and find inspiration in her unwavering belief in the power of hope and connection. This episode is a reminder that no matter the challenges we face, there's always a path forward \u2013 if we're willing to reach out and hold on for one more day.\n\xa0\nHeidi Alldredge: wife, mother, grandmother, friend, motivational speaker, adjunct instructor, KSL Studio 5 TV happiness expert, TEDx speaker, hot chocolate bomb maker,former radio talk show host, and now a podcaster! (Heidi is still deciding what she wants to be when she grows up!)\nHeidi has been married since 1992 to Christopher and together they have 3 children (age ranging from 23 to 30\u2014two of her children are married now) And has hosted 6 foreign exchange students -whom she now claims as her own children.\nShe loves spending Friday nights (or any other time) with her grand-babies. Other hours of the day she is recording great inspiring interviews for her LemonAid Stand Podcast,shopping for bargains, traveling with her family, lunch dates with friends, serving and helping others, going to concerts, and writing-either in her journal, notes to friends, or her own motivational speeches!\nHeidi is a recovering \u201cwhy-me-er\u201d and is currently teaching the art of positive thinking! She has dealt with some lemons in her life and has learned how to make lemonade! Heidi tells us that happiness is not a destination, it's a way to travel.\nConnect with Heidi\nhttps://www.heidislemonaidstand.com\nHeidi's TED talk\xa0\nTED talk \n\xa0\nConnect with Reena\nbettercalldaddy.com\nlinkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts\ntwitter.com/reenareena\ninstagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts\ninstagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast\nMe and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show\xa0\nratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy\npodchaser.com/bettercalldaddy\n\xa0\nPodKnow 2024 is happening on Saturday, February 17th, 2024 and will have 10 speakers on everything from podcast growth to monetization and more. Your podcast will definitely benefit from attending and getting all of the valuable information from experts in their fields of podcasting and online marketing. All speakers are successful in their areas!\xa0https://nycpodcastnetwork.com/podknow2024-bcd/\n\xa0\nAre you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the tra