Life Fulfilled Podcast — Ever wonder? “Is this all there is?”
Ever find yourself wondering, “Is this it?”
Yeah, me too. That ache for real, soul-deep fulfillment is exactly why this show exists. A richer life is closer than you think.
I’m Bernie Borges, Founder of the Fulfilled@Work Academy™ and creator of the Fulfillment Centric Leadership™ framework. Every Monday, I bring you real, practical conversations centered around the five pillars of a fully lived life:
- Health – aligning your mind and body to thrive
- Fitness – moving in ways that energize, not exhaust
- Career – loving Mondays again (or finding the courage to pivot)
- Relationships – showing up for the people who matter most
- Legacy – creating a life story you’re proud to tell
Here’s what you’ll experience:
- Honest stories from real people navigating fulfillment in real time
- Solo episodes with lessons I’m learning (and unlearning)
- Insightful guest conversations packed with takeaways you can use now
Tune in if you’re ready to:
- Replace burnout with fresh purpose
- Feel strong—in your body and in your voice
- Recharge (or reinvent) your career
- Rekindle relationships that matter
- Start building a legacy that outlasts you
No matter your age or stage, a more fulfilled life is possible.
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Life Fulfilled Podcast — Ever wonder? “Is this all there is?”
Ep 235 Heather Johll's Transformational Healing Beyond Weight Loss
Bernie welcomes Heather Johll for an open and deeply vulnerable conversation about healing and transformation in midlife. Heather, currently Vice President at Ascension Health with over twenty years of leadership experience, shares her remarkable journey of reinvention—from reaching a weight of 385 pounds and struggling with serious health issues, to making a life-changing career shift and reclaiming her physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Heather opens up about how she learned to embrace not just weight loss but a new sense of self. Through candid reflections on overcoming personal trauma and rediscovering joy, Heather exemplifies what it means to pursue not just an acceptable, but an exceptional version of yourself.
3 🗝️ Takeaways
1️⃣ Reinvention requires courage—and sacrifice. To step into your future, it costs you your current self. Being willing to “deconstruct” who you were is the only way to grow.
2️⃣ Lasting change is holistic. The external breakthroughs (like weight loss or career pivots) are only sustainable when you address the underlying mental and emotional challenges. Heather found that investing in counseling and mental health was as important as gym time or eating right.
3️⃣ Fulfillment comes from being exceptionally you.
After years of striving and self-improvement, Heather now finds joy in simple pleasures—morning routines, movement, and authentic connections. Her goal is no longer to be an “acceptable” version of herself but to be the exceptional version.
Main Takeaway:
Heather’s story is a testament to the power of vulnerability and intentional transformation. No matter where you are in your journey, becoming your most fulfilled self means embracing the courage to change, investing in your mental health, and showing up authentically.
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