Surviving Character Assassination with Heather Riggleman

Coffee Chat with Amber & Lisa

In this episode of Coffee Chat, Amber and Lisa are joined by Heather Riggleman, a multi-talented writer, social media consultant, and author. Heather shares her inspiring story of finding her calling as a writer and the challenges she faced when her career was threatened by character assassination. She opens up about the year-long process of grieving, letting go, and finding peace in God's perspective amidst the rumors and misconceptions.

The conversation delves into the importance of surrounding oneself with true friends who believe the best, hope the best, and endure through every circumstance with love. Heather also discusses her recent autoimmune diagnosis and the lessons learned about judgment, compassion, and living authentically as a child of God.

Chapter Markers:

- 00:00 - "May-cember" chaos

- 05:00 - Heather's writing journey and walking through character assassination

- 15:00 - Finding true friends and letting go

- 25:00 - Dealing with autoimmune issues and judgment

- 35:00 - Choosing compassion over judgment

- 40:00 - Prayer and closing thoughts

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Chapters

1. Maycember Madness (00:00:00)

2. Journey Through Writing and Identity (00:06:04)

3. Navigating Grief and Rebuilding Reputation (00:14:27)

4. Navigating Relationships Through Love and Understanding (00:23:26)

5. Promoting Compassion in Christian Communities (00:28:18)