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This week’s theme: Self Care
In this episode of From Fear to Fire, Heather Hansen O’Neill talks with Sarah Sims, a health and wellness coach, speaker, author, and founder of Destined to Live Well, about why self-care matters, especially for high-performing professionals. Sarah shares how health challenges forced her to recognize the importance of managing stress, making intentional choices, and listening to the signals her body was sending her.
Sarah encourages listeners to look at how they spend their time and whether their daily lives reflect what matters most. She also explores the role of leaders in creating healthier workplaces where wellbeing and performance can coexist. Her message is simple: self-care is not selfish. Taking care of yourself helps you bring the best version of yourself to your work, relationships, and life.
From Fear to Fire: Secrets to Overcome Fear, Embrace Your Gifts and Achieve Success
This is the place where real people share real challenges. Where you can find a common bond and uncommon wisdom through their stories. Use tips from the breakthroughs of others to jump-start your success. Speaker, author, adventurer, and host Heather Hansen O’Neill takes you on the journey from fear to fire. Today, we talk about the importance of self-care, managing stress, and prioritizing your well-being without sacrificing performance.
Sarah Sims
Sarah Sims, NBC-HWC, is a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, speaker, author, and founder of Destined to Live Well. She helps high-performing professionals and leaders stress less, live well, and build sustainable self-care practices that support their health, energy, and everyday performance. With nearly two decades of experience supporting communities, higher education, and workplaces, Sarah brings both practical wellness expertise and lived experience with burnout and chronic illness. Through Destined to Live Well and her book Stress Less, she teaches people how to manage stress, rebuild wellbeing, and create a healthier foundation for sustainable success.
Connect with Sarah:
Website: Destined To Live Well
LinkedIn: Sarah Sims
Instagram: Destined to Live Well | Sarah Sims, NBC-HWC
YouTube: Destined to Live Well
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Quote of the Day:
“Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.” ~Katie Reed
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