In this episode of Forward Facing, Mali sits down with Jill Heineck for a deeply personal conversation about cancer, resilience, identity, mental healing, relationships, and what it takes to rebuild your life after everything suddenly changes.Jill was just 35, thriving in her career and marriage, when she was diagnosed with uterine cancer. What followed was a radical hysterectomy, chemotherapy, hair loss, and an experience that forced her to confront not only her health, but the identity she had built around her career, appearance, independence, and drive.Years later, Jill faced cancer again, being diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2017 and then again in 2020. She also opens up about additional battles with melanoma and basal cell skin cancer, and what repeated diagnoses taught her about living with uncertainty.The conversation goes beyond the physical side of cancer into the emotional reality of losing your hair, struggling to recognize yourself, continuing to show up professionally while undergoing treatment, and learning that sometimes survival means allowing other people to carry you.Jill also shares how cancer completely changed the way she approached business, boundaries, relationships, and the people she allowed into her life. Some close friends disappeared after her diagnosis, while unexpected people stepped forward, teaching her one of her biggest lessons: when people show you who they are, believe them.They also discuss the often-overlooked experience of caregivers, learning to ask for help, protecting your energy, advocating for your own health, and why Jill believes the mental healing was ultimately harder than the physical recovery.If you’ve experienced cancer, a health crisis, loss of identity, a major life transition, or simply found yourself wondering how to move forward after life changes overnight, this conversation is a reminder that rebuilding doesn’t always mean returning to who you were before.Jill Heineck can be reached at:https://heineckandcompany.com/Timestamps00:00 - 02:30 | Trailer and Introduction02:30 - 04:49 | First Cancer Diagnosis and Life Suddenly Changing04:49 - 09:07 | Early Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Advocating for Your Health09:07 - 14:17 | Surgery, Hair Loss Fears, and Family Support14:17 - 20:07 | The Physical and Emotional Reality of Chemotherapy20:07 - 22:21 | Rethinking Work, Boundaries, and Personal Energy22:21 - 27:09 | Hair Loss, Identity, and Rebuilding Confidence27:09 - 30:44 | Learning to Accept Help and Support Caregivers30:44 - 37:01 | Cancer Support, Relationships, and Who Truly Shows Up37:01 - 41:39 | Recovery, Career Challenges, and Rebuilding After Cancer41:39 - 45:21 | Moving Beyond Victimhood and Reinventing Her Business45:21 - 48:47 | Bladder Cancer, Recurrence, and More Health Battles48:47 - 51:16 | Fitness, Mental Healing, and Fear of Cancer Returning51:16 - 53:06 | Prevention, Screening, and Staying Proactive About Health53:06 - 55:30 | Toxic Relationships and Jill’s Biggest Life Lessons55:30 - 59:15 | Moving Forward Through New Personal Goals59:15 - 01:00:08 | Where to Find Jill and Closing ThoughtsEvolve with us!Visit our website: https://forwardfacing.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcastInstagram: @forwardfacingpodcastTikTok: @HastingsShadmehryemail us at podcast@hsfamilylaw.com Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

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In this episode of **Forward Facing**, Mali Shadmehry and Andee Hastings sit down with **Tonya Chaplin, founder of Tonya Chaplin Coaching**, for a powerful conversation about **limiting beliefs, mindset, identity, success, personal growth, and rebuilding your life through major transitions**.

Tonya explains how fear, comfort, old conditioning, and beliefs formed through life experiences can quietly influence the decisions we make. They explore why **comfort can feel like safety**, why highly driven and successful people can still feel stuck or unfulfilled, and what happens when you finally begin questioning the version of life you thought you were supposed to want.

Tonya also shares her own transformation — from nearly two decades in the corporate world to stepping away from a successful career, going through a major weight-loss and fitness journey, competing in bodybuilding in her 40s as a mother of three, and eventually becoming a life performance and mindset coach.

The conversation goes deeper into **identity after divorce and major life changes**, including the difficult question many people face when a relationship, career, body, or familiar chapter changes: *Who am I now?* They also discuss **Core Energy Coaching, the Energy Leadership Index, defining your personal values, changing habits through awareness, redefining success on your own terms, and what to look for when choosing a qualified life coach**.

If your life looks good on paper but something still feels missing, you’re navigating divorce or another major life transition, or you’re trying to understand why you keep falling into the same patterns, this conversation is for you.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction to Tonya Chaplin

01:38 – What Does a Life Coach Actually Do?

03:12 – Fear, Failure & the Beliefs Holding Us Back

05:36 – Why Comfort Isn’t the Same as Safety

08:47 – Who Tonya Works With

10:37 – Why Successful People Can Still Feel Stuck

13:37 – Why the Goal Was Never Really the Point

15:08 – Identity, Energy & the People You Attract

17:55 – Core Energy Coaching & the Energy Leadership Index

21:05 – Are You Living by Your Own Values?

23:51 – When a Successful Life Still Feels Unfulfilling

25:55 – Rebuilding Your Life During Divorce

29:03 – Why Awareness Comes Before Change

33:01 – The Ripple Effect of Personal Growth

34:50 – The Skills & Ethics Behind Life Coaching

36:30 – How to Spot Red Flags in a Life Coach

39:33 – Choosing the Right Support During Vulnerable Times

43:44 – What Does Success Actually Mean?

45:24 – Tonya’s Personal Journey Begins

47:24 – Career, Motherhood & Losing Herself Along the Way

55:05 – What Bodybuilding Taught Her About Herself

56:34 – The Vision That Led Her to Life Coaching

57:14 – Healing, Limiting Beliefs & Starting a New Chapter

01:08:44 – Taking Risks & Creating the Life You Actually Want

01:09:56 – What 20 Years of Marriage Taught Her

01:11:41 – The Identity Shift After Divorce

01:12:09 – “Who Am I Now?” After a Relationship Ends

01:18:56 – Forward Facing Personal Check-In

01:28:35 – Where to Find Tonya & Closing Thoughts

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Self-care isn't just about bubble baths and spa days—especially during divorce. It's about protecting your physical, emotional, and mental well-being so you can make thoughtful decisions and move confidently into your next chapter.

In this episode, Andee and Mali discuss why self-care is one of the most important investments you can make during the divorce process. From setting healthy boundaries and managing stress to prioritizing your health and surrounding yourself with the right support, they share practical insights for navigating one of life's most challenging transitions with resilience and intention.

Join the conversation as the ladies discuss why caring for yourself isn't a distraction from the divorce process—it's one of the best ways to prepare for the life you're building after it.

00:02 Open

00:56 Intro

02:19 Why Self-Care Matters in Divorce

03:25 The Battlefield Mindset

05:37 Bridging Emotion and Legal Strategy

06:55 A Client's Story of Growth

08:25 Building Your Support Team

16:36 Boundaries as Self-Care

18:51 Real Client Example: Setting Boundaries

22:26 Social Media During a Divorce

23:47 Exercise Matters

27:24 Hobbies and Finding "The Glitter"

33:57 Staying Forward Facing

35:00 How Have You Evolved This Week?

38:22 Wrap Up

Evolve with us!

Visit our website: https://forwardfacing.com

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In this ENCORE of our first Forward Facing interview, Andee and Mali introduce you to Jason Flatt. Jason left Wall Street after a family tragedy and started his own pit bull rescue, and he is in GREAT demand as a tracker of lost pets.Jason came to the Hastings Shadmehry wolfpack at a moment of GREAT distress.His story is all about strength, resilience, re-invention, and self-knowledge.Join the conversation with the one-of-a-kind Jason Flatt!Here's all of Jason's contacts:https://www.friendstotheforlorn.orghttps://www.facebook.com/FriendsToTheForlornPitbullRescuehttps://www.instagram.com/fttfpitbull/00:50 Introducing Jason Flatt01:31 Why Jason Matters to the Wolfpack03:04 Growing Up with Calvin the Pit Bull04:58 Understanding Dogs06:23 The Emotional Toll of Rescue Work08:13 How Dog Traps Work09:34 Rescue Story: The Bear Cub14:12 Jason's Early Career18:20 Moving from New York to Georgia21:23 Depression and Hitting Rock Bottom24:38 Angelo: The Dog That Changed Everything26:06 First Steps into Pit Bull Rescue29:04 Apollo: The First True Rescue Success30:29 From Rescue to Missing Dog Recovery32:48 The Cow That Helped Find a Dog34:34 The Story of Stella’s Rescue39:30 Lessons Learned from Dog Rescue49:44 Where to find Jason and help his Organization50:40 Wrap-upEvolve with us!Visit our NEW website: https://forwardfacing.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcastInstagram: @forwardfacingpodcastTikTok: @HastingsShadmehryemail us at podcast@hsfamilylaw.com Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

Andee and Mali needed to take a break from production, so we're bringing you this ENCORE release of their conversation with attorney Kendall Carter.

What happens when artificial intelligence starts reshaping one of the most tradition-bound professions?In this episode, Andee and Mali are joined by AI aficionado Kendall Carter to explore how artificial intelligence is starting to reshape the legal industry. They dive into the growing role of AI in law, unpacking why so many attorneys are adopting new tools and what that means for the future of the profession.They look at both sides of the story, from the benefits of AI -- like increased efficiency and productivity -- to the potential downsides, including accuracy concerns and ethical challenges. Kendall shares insight into where things can go wrong and why human judgment still plays a critical role.Join the conversation for a thoughtful, accessible look at the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence.Kendall Carter can be found at: https://aspire.law/our-team/kendall-carter/and at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendallwcarter/00:59 Introducing Kendall Carter03:36 Kendall's Law School & Career Highlights06:27 How Kendall Got Into AI08:08 AI in Legal Practice10:44 Best Uses of AI in Law14:02 AI & Value To Clients16:32 AI Pitfalls & Fake Cases19:03 Potential Consequences of Misuse21:39 Client Trust & Reputation25:34 A Good Way For Clients To Use AI33:58 How Have you Evolved Recently?40:42 Closing & OutroEvolve with us!Visit our NEW website: https://forwardfacing.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcastInstagram: @forwardfacingpodcastTikTok: @HastingsShadmehryemail us at podcast@hsfamilylaw.com Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

Andee and Mali sit down with associate attorney Sarah Price Smith to hear about the experiences that shaped her path to family law.

Sarah shares the perspective that fuels her passion for helping clients navigate some of life's most challenging transitions and manage their families afterward —and why she feels most at home advocating for them in the courtroom.

Sarah brings an energetic, fearless approach to everything she does, both inside and outside the office.

Join the conversation as the ladies discuss purpose, resilience, and choosing to move forward with confidence—both in law and in life.

Find Sarah at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepriceissmith/https://hsfamilylaw.com/firm/sarah-price/

00:00 Welcome to Forward Facing

00:50 Meet Sarah Price Smith

03:38 Warrior or Diplomat? Returns!

04:45 Vaunted Family History

10:26 How Childhood Shaped Her Family Law Career

12:02 From Pre-Med to Law School

16:14 Choosing Family Law

19:24 First Time in Court

24:22 Favorite Family Law Cases

26:11 Finding Hastings Shadmehry

29:31 Love Story

33:54 Balancing Law and Life

36:05 How Have You Evolved This Week?

42:23 Where to Find Sarah / Wrap-up

Evolve with us!

Visit our website: https://forwardfacing.com

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcastInstagram: @forwardfacingpodcast

TikTok: @HastingsShadmehry

email us at podcast@hsfamilylaw.com

Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

In this episode, Andee and Mali welcome veteran family law attorney John Rife to the show to tell them his views on mentoring, giving back to commnity and how he manages his clients' expectations.

John shares Andee's and Mali's view that prepping the client at the start of the case for what might happen at the end is essential for a client's overall satisfaction with the case, and their ability to move forward with confidence.

Join the conversation as these family law experts talk about career, motivation, and client care.

Contact John Rife:

www.rifelawfirm.com

www.linkedin.com/in/john-rife-b18862b3

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00:55 Introduction

02:12 The Incident That Led John to Law

04:46 Early Career & Finding His Way to Family Law

08:01 Lessons From Juvenile Court

09:38 Managing Expectations in Divorce

11:29 Divorce, Grief & Moving Forward

18:01 Guardian ad Litem Explained

19:25 Rebuilding Families in Juvenile Court

25:16 The Forward Facing Mindset

30:01 Why Mediation Matters

33:04 Chess, Not Checkers

36:30 Forward Facing Check In

41:15 Wrap-Up

Evolve with us!

Visit our website: https://forwardfacing.com

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcast

Instagram: @forwardfacingpodcast

TikTok: @HastingsShadmehry

email us at podcast@hsfamilylaw.com

Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

The second episode of the two-part conversation with Blaire Herford, Andee and Mali covers the topics of fitness, entrepreneurship, marriage, and building a business.

Blaire shares the motivations behind her fitness journey, her foray into competitive bodybuilding, and how discipline, self-care, and personal growth have shaped both her personal and professional life. She also opens up about how she and her husband balance running a household and a business together through communication, partnership, and shared goals.

She even coaches Andee and Mali in real time!

Join the conversation as Blaire discusses fitness, leadership, marriage, and entrepreneurship.

Rise Athletic Performance: https://www.instagram.com/riseathleticperformance/#

Blaire Herford at Rise: https://www.instagram.com/blaireherford.fit_rise/#

RISE: https://riseathleticperformance.com

01:06 Successful Co-Parenting02:41 Blaire’s Education & Career Path06:34 Discovering Bodybuilding09:02 Building Rise Athletic Performance12:57 Balancing Business, Marriage & Motherhood17:29 Perfectionism & Childhood Trauma20:22 Empowering Women Through Health24:12 The “Bubs” Story25:55 Life Outside Fitness28:28 How Have You Evolved Recently?36:10 Wrap-up

Evolve with us!

Visit our website: https://forwardfacing.com

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcast

Instagram: @forwardfacingpodcast

TikTok: @HastingsShadmehry

email us at podcast@hsfamilylaw.com

Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/