Pain Is Often a Sign That
Something Needs to Change
I don’t know about you, but for me, this is a lesson that seems to resurface time and time again.
Think about it—when your heart has been broken by someone you love, where do you feel the pain? And more importantly, what do you do with it? Do you vent to your friends about how victimized you feel? Do you push it away, pretending everything is fine while burying the hurt deep inside? Or maybe, like I once did, you build walls around yourself, believing they’ll protect you from ever feeling that kind of pain again.
And then there’s the pain that manifests in our bodies—back pain, shoulder pain, inflammation, illness, chronic disease, and more. Often, these physical symptoms can be traced back to a broken heart. And let’s be clear: heartbreak isn’t always about romance. The wounds we carry come in all shapes and sizes—some so old and familiar that we barely notice the weight of them anymore.
Like many of you, I’ve had my heart broken, even shattered, more times than I can count. And I have to admit—somewhat embarrassingly—that the common thread in those experiences was me. I kept repeating the same patterns, attracting the same situations, and ignoring the truth: if I wanted a different outcome, I had to make a change within myself first. Looking back, I can see how these patterns affected not just my emotional well-being but my physical health too.
A while back, I found myself feeling low and discouraged despite all my efforts to live what I teach. It happens. It felt like everything around me was falling apart, and before I knew it, I had slipped into an old, familiar story: "not good enough." A story I had spent years rewriting.
“I don’t even know what triggered this,” I told a friend.
Without hesitation, she responded, “Sometimes your heart needs to break—to crack open—so the light can come in.”
That was exactly what I needed to hear. A gentle reminder that light is always available to me when I choose to see things differently.
I could feel how tightly I had been clinging to some old, worn-out fears that had quietly slipped in through the back door. Before I knew it, they had hijacked my mind, creating chaos and darkness within. It was a familiar pattern—but this time, I knew I had a choice.
Tears welled up in my eyes, and my body softened as I visualized light pouring into my heart. In that moment, I understood I needed to change something within me if I wanted to experience something different outside of me.
Now, I’m not a medical doctor, and I would never suggest disregarding medical treatment prescribed by a licensed physician or therapist. But I am suggesting that when pain shows up—whether emotional or physical—it’s worth getting curious about what it might be trying to tell you. Maybe it’s nudging you toward a change. Maybe it’s time to shift something within.
If you’re ready to make a change but don’t know where to start, let’s talk. Schedule a free consultation with me today, and together, we can explore what’s possible for you.
Love and Light,
Michele Heffron
If you’re ready to make a change but don’t know where to start, let’s talk. Schedule a free consultation with me today, and together, we can explore what’s possible for you.
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Finding Your Way Back
to Yourself
Divorce can feel like a slow unraveling, especially after a long marriage.
You look around and find yourself standing in the middle of a life you no longer recognize. The roles you once played—wife, partner, half of a “we”—are gone, and in their place is… what, exactly?
That question can feel heavier than anything else. Because when you’ve spent decades building a life with someone, it’s not just about losing the relationship—it’s about losing the rhythm of your days, the familiar conversations, the shared plans for the future. It’s now about walking into a quiet house and feeling the weight of that silence in a way you never have before.
And so, you stay home. You retreat. You tell yourself you just need time to figure things out.
Honestly, isolation has a way of making the hardest parts even harder.
I know this because I lived it.
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EPISODE 48
Raising a Glass to Change: Jamie Peha on Passion, Legacy & What’s Ahead
Jamie Peha is a trailblazer in the Washington wine industry, serving as the Executive Director of the Auction of Washington Wines—one of the nation’s top charitable wine events, which has raised over $68 million for vital causes. With over 30 years of leadership, she has shaped the industry’s growth, from launching Taste Washington to expanding national distribution for Washington wines. Beyond her work in nonprofit fundraising, Jamie has created groundbreaking wine and food experiences through her company, Peha Promotions. Now, as she steps away from the auction world, she’s embracing an exciting new chapter—not as retirement, but as "REWIREMENT"—where she’ll continue to make an impact in fresh and meaningful ways.
You won't want to miss this episode!
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