​Heidi’s Lane with Heidi Powell

This week, I found myself reflecting on the woman I used to be and the woman I'm still becoming.After looking back through photos from the last year and a half, I realized I've slowly let go of some of the habits that help me feel my best. As life gets busier with work, motherhood, friendships, and relationships, I've been asking myself an important question: how do we create space for everything that matters without losing ourselves in the process?In this episode, I share a personal life update and open up about balancing entrepreneurship, parenting, self-care, and the constant challenge of protecting my time and energy. I also reflect on the journey from 18-year-old Heidi, who struggled with self-worth, people-pleasing, and an eating disorder, to the woman I am today.We talk about healing, self-love, creating safe relationships with our children, and one question that completely stopped me in my tracks, what superpower do you have today that was born from trauma?In this episode, we discuss:Reconnecting with yourself during busy seasonsWhy healthy habits matter more than motivationWhat I would tell my 18-year-old selfHealing from shame, self-hatred, and people-pleasingLearning to create safety and trust with your childrenLetting go of control as your kids grow upWhy you either win or you learnFinding the gifts hidden inside difficult experiencesIf you've ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or wondered if healing is really possible, I hope this conversation reminds you that it gets better. Keep going.I love you guys. Thanks for being here. ❤️Here are the key moments from the episode:00:00 Welcome to Heidi’s Lane04:36 Realising I’ve Been Letting Go of Myself10:25 The Entrepreneur Struggle No One Sees13:28 The “Magic” of Movement When You Feel Stuck15:30 The Moment I Realised No Man Should Love Me More Than I Love Myself17:12 What 18-Year-Old Heidi Would Think of Me Today20:25 What I’d Really Tell My Younger Self24:03 How Cash Is Growing Into a New Role27:26 The Parenting Advice That Changed How I Listen30:17 Why You Either Win or You Learn33:02 The Question That Stopped Me: What Superpower Came From Your Trauma?36:21 A Challenge to Find the Superpower Inside Your StoryConnect with Heidi: Website:⁠ https://heidipowell.net/⁠Email: podcast@heidipowell.netInstagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowellTrain with Heidi on her Show Up App:⁠ https://www.showupfit.app/

The REST of the story you’ve all been waiting for…and the one we’ve been waiting to tell!!🥰Oh to be young(ish) and in love. One year into this relationship, and it’s only gotten better. It’s only gotten safer. It’s only felt deeper.I honestly don’t even know how to explain this episode.What started as part two of the story of how Ryan and I met somehow turned into one of the rawest conversations I’ve ever had on this podcast. We talk about intuition, trauma bonds, nervous system exhaustion, childhood wounds, emotional safety, and what it feels like when you finally meet someone who doesn’t require you to become someone else to be loved.This episode takes you into the middle of one of the hardest seasons of my life, navigating a relationship I knew deep down wasn’t right for me, while simultaneously experiencing a connection that felt completely unfamiliar, safe, honest, and deeply soul-recognizing.We talk about:Why I kept returning to relationships that hurt meThe breathwork session that changed how I saw my entire lifeLearning how much I had shape-shifted inside relationshipsThe prayer I started saying every single dayWhy emotional safety felt so foreign to meThe chaos that unfolded in OhioThe moment I realized connection was supposed to feel differentThere’s laughter in this episode. There’s awkwardness. There’s deep vulnerability. There are things I probably never thought I’d say publicly.But more than anything, this conversation is about finally understanding the difference between attachment and peace.If you’ve ever ignored your intuition, stayed too long, questioned your worth, or wondered if healthy love actually exists, I think this episode might hit home for you.Welcome back to Heidi’s Lane. ❤️Here are the key moments from the episode:00:00 Welcome Back to Heidi’s Lane06:23 Ignoring Intuition to Keep the Peace10:11 Why Heidi Knew Her Real Match Was Coming15:01 Trying to Break Free From a 12-Time Breakup Cycle20:06 The First Time Heidi Felt Emotionally Safe24:16 The Floodgates Opened: Shame, Secrets & Safety28:34 Voice Notes, Spirituality & No Flirting30:01 Telling Kyra About the Instant Soul Connection35:17 The First Phone Call That Lasted Until 4AM39:25 The Unexpected Love Triangle Moment42:00 Why Heidi Almost Walked Away46:08 Helping Ryan Navigate the Hardest Season of His Life50:05 Why Ohio Made Their Connection Stronger54:19 How Heidi Finally Knew What Real Connection Felt Like61:00 Ryan’s Reaction to Heidi’s Letter66:00 Feeling Fully Free to Be Yourself69:30 Family, Fear & Knowing This Was DifferentConnect with Heidi:Website: https://heidipowell.net/Email: podcast@heidipowell.netInstagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowellTrain with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

This episode started as a simple Q&A, but it turned into something a little more real.We talk about workouts, macros, and what actually works as our bodies change through different seasons of life, especially for women navigating their 40s, 50s, and beyond. But underneath all of that, this conversation is really about something else.Momentum.I share why so many of us feel stuck even when we know what to do, why motivation isn’t something you go out and find, and how the smallest actions are often the thing that changes everything.We also get into how life gets busy, how we slowly stop showing up for ourselves, and why the seasons where you feel like you don’t have time are usually the ones where it matters most.There’s some practicality here, workouts, splits, macros, all the things, but also a lot of real life. Because the truth is, this isn’t just about fitness. It’s about learning how to come back to yourself, again and again.We talk about:Why motivation isn’t something you find and what actually works insteadHow to rebuild momentum when life feels overwhelmingRealistic workout expectations as your body changes with ageSimple workout structures for busy womenThe truth about calorie deficits, macros, and sustainable fat lossWhy the scale doesn’t always tell the full storyLearning to work with your body instead of against itThis one is part Q&A, part life check-in, and part reminder that you don’t need to overhaul your entire life to start feeling better again. You just need to start.If you’ve been feeling stuck, inconsistent, or like you’ve lost your rhythm, this is for you.And if you’re in a season where everything else feels more important than taking care of yourself, consider this your gentle nudge. You matter too.Need help in perimenopause? Download my FREE “Fitness Longevity for Women” guide by clicking here. https://fit.heidipowell.net/fitness-longevity/ Want a community of women going through a similar phase as you? Join my FREE 5 Day Better Body Bootcamp here, or go to heidipowell.net/bootcampHere are the key moments from the episode:00:00 Why This Q&A Hits a Different Nerve03:08 The Motivation Lie That Keeps Women Stuck06:11 How to Create Momentum When Life Feels Heavy08:33 Why Heidi Is Bringing Back Her 60-Day Challenge11:12 The Busy-Season Trap That Makes You Forget Yourself14:10 Do You Really Need 60 Minutes in the Gym?18:02 Best Home Workout Options When You Only Have Dumbbells21:15 The Calorie Deficit Explained Without the Confusion24:56 How to Estimate Your Metabolism Before Counting Macros27:06 The TDEE Shortcut Most Women Need to Understand30:37 What Heidi Actually Eats in a Day Right Now34:24 The Best Supplements for Muscle as Hormones Shift37:21 Can You Fix a Slowed-Down Metabolism?39:27 Where to Start When You Feel Overwhelmed by Everything42:05 Heidi’s Final Reminder to Take Your Power BackConnect with Heidi:Website: https://heidipowell.net/Email: podcast@heidipowell.netInstagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowellTrain with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

This episode is a real look at what’s different about me now... and why this next season of life, business, coaching, and creating feels nothing like the last one.I share how trauma, people-pleasing, and desperation fueled so much of what I built before... and how peace, rootedness, and trust are changing everything now.We talk about identity, money, mindset, masks, weirdness, creation, and the freedom that comes when you stop chasing outcomes and actually enjoy the process.Also... bamboo, geckos, Monopoly money, and somehow, all of it makes sense. 😂This conversation is part life update, part philosophy, and part reminder that we’re all creating our lives in ways we don’t always realize.PS: To join the FREE 5 Day Bootcamp we talk about in this episode, head to HeidiPowell.net/Bootcamp or click here! (hyperlink with heidipowell.net/bootcamp)In this episode, Ryan and I talk about:Why I feel less desperate than I used toWhat “bamboo season” means to meHow I see life nowWhy I’m creating again (Hello there is a new Get Fit Challenge starting!)What I hope people experience differently with me this timeThe power of thought, energy, and expectationWhy being fully yourself AND MASK FREE is the freest thing in the worldHere are the key moments from the episode:00:00 Why This Episode Is for You03:02 The Version of Me the Internet Saw06:06 Why Hard Life Experiences Changed Me09:34 Showing Up the Way People Expected11:04 The Hormone Mistake Affecting My Energy14:23 Bringing Back the 60-Day Challenge16:02 Why Weight Loss Alone Doesn’t Work20:10 The Outsourcing Mistake I Made in Business23:19 Rebuilding With the Right Team25:39 The Moment I Started Seeing Life Differently28:24 How That Mindset Makes Hard Things Easier33:05 How This Version of Me Will Help People36:08 When Success Comes From Trauma & People-Pleasing38:29 What Happens When You Drop the Mask41:23 How One Thought Can Change Everything44:30 The Power of Planting Hope Instead45:22 Why This Conversation Is Just the BeginningConnect with Heidi:Website: https://heidipowell.net/Email: podcast@heidipowell.netInstagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowellTrain with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

Okay ladies… this episode is for every woman who has looked in the mirror and thought:“What is happening to my body?”The weight that won’t budge.The belly fat you’ve never had before.The exhaustion doesn’t match your effort.The cravings, anxiety, bloating, low libido, and inflammation.Doing everything “right” — and nothing works.And then the quiet thought:Is this just aging… or is something actually wrong?Today I wanted a woman on the couch with me because there are things we just don’t want to talk about with men. Things only another woman can understand, normalize, and validate.So I brought on Lauren Douglas, Family Nurse Practitioner and longevity-focused women’s health provider at NuLevel Wellness. Lauren works with women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s who feel tired, inflamed, stuck, dismissed, and disconnected from their bodies — and helps them understand what’s happening beneath the surface.This conversation covers perimenopause, menopause, hormones, metabolism, and aging — but it’s also about identity, trust, and learning to support your body instead of fighting it.We talk about why women’s bodies change after 35, why “healthy” stops working the same way, and why so many women blame themselves for shifts that are not their fault.This is not a quick-fix episode.It’s a you’re not broken episode.In this episode, we talk about:Why weight gain, belly fat, and insulin resistance show up in midlifeCravings, food noise, and nighttime hungerDeep exhaustion — even when you’re eating well and exercisingMuscle loss and protecting strength as you ageGLP-1 medications and peptides — where they fit (and where they don’t)Chronic inflammation, joint pain, and “mystery symptoms”Gut issues and bloating during hormone shiftsCortisol, stress weight, and wired-but-tired sleepLibido changes, dryness, and relationship impactHow to know whether you need hormones, peptides, GLP-1s, lifestyle shifts or none of the aboveMost importantly, we talk about agency — advocating for your health, asking better questions, and refusing to accept “this is just how it is.”This season isn’t a decline.It’s a transition.And transitions deserve education, compassion, and real support.Gentle content note:Hormonal changes, weight gain, sexual health, anxiety, inflammation, and medical dismissal are discussed.After listening:Notice where you’ve been blaming yourself instead of listening to your body.Ask: What if my body isn’t failing — it’s asking for something different?Start one conversation you’ve been avoiding.You’re not crazy. You’re not broken. You don’t have to navigate this alone.Key moments from the episode:00:00 When You Don’t Recognize Your Body03:20 Why These Changes Feel Sudden07:05 Early Signs of Perimenopause10:45 Why Weight Won’t Budge14:40 Belly Fat & Insulin Resistance23:55 Hormones, BV & the Gut Link28:20 When Healthy Eating Stops Working37:10 GLP-1s for Women Explained45:55 Brain Fog & Hormones50:10 Libido & Dryness58:50 Inflammation & “Mystery” Symptoms1:03:20 Gut Issues & Hormones1:11:05 Choosing the Right Support PathConnect with Heidi:Website: https://heidipowell.net/Email: podcast@heidipowell.netInstagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowellTrain with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/Connect with Lauren Douglas:Website: https://nulevelwellness.com/Instagram: @laurendouglas_fnp (https://www.instagram.com/laurendouglas_fnp/)About Lauren Douglas:Lauren Douglas, FNP-C, is a Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in longevity, hormone, and metabolic health. After beginning in primary care, she shifted her focus to helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause with informed, compassionate support. As part of NuLevel Wellness, she helps patients restore energy, balance hormones, and improve vitality. Her approach bridges science and real life — so women feel informed, empowered, and supported.

This conversation isn’t really about rules.It’s about the moments we don’t look… because looking would require us to choose.In Part 2 of this opening 2026 conversation, I’m back with my best friend, Keira Brinton, and we talk about what happens when awareness replaces avoidance — in love, money, faith, intimacy, and self-trust.This episode is raw. It’s quiet in places. It’s honest in ways that feel slightly uncomfortable — and deeply freeing.We talk about grief that lives in the body, the loneliness that success doesn’t protect you from, the fantasies we fall in love with, and the power we unknowingly give away when we don’t trust ourselves enough to see clearly.Nothing here is polished.Everything here is real.In this episode, we talk about:The subtle ways we give our power to outside authority — and why it feels safer than trusting ourselvesAvoidance as self-protection… and how it quietly costs us intimacy and truth“Anything measured improves” — and what happens when we stop measuring because we’re afraid of what we’ll seeTouch, grief, and the kind of healing the body does without asking permissionThe loneliness that can exist inside successFantasy vs. reality in love — and why both can keep us stuckPower, worthiness, and the stories we tell ourselves about being chosenJudgment, compassion, and what changes when we let people be humanFaith without dogma — truth, love, and integrity as lived experiencesWhat reclaiming your power actually feels like (hint: it’s not loud)Gentle content note:This episode includes discussion of intimacy, grief, sexually transmitted infections, and emotional vulnerability.What to do after listening:Notice one place you’ve been avoiding — not to fix it, just to see it.Ask yourself: Where have I been giving my power to something outside of me?Let one truth you already know guide a single decision this week.Remember: softness and strength are not opposites.Here are the key moments from the episode:00:00 This Isn’t About Rules — It’s About Power04:10 Awareness vs. Avoidance (and Why Not Looking Feels Easier)08:55 “Anything Measured Improves”… Until We Stop Measuring14:20 Exhaustion, Success, and Losing Touch with Yourself19:40 Touch, Grief, and the Body’s Memory26:10 Loneliness Isn’t Fixed by Achievement31:45 Fantasy vs. Reality in Love37:30 When Not Knowing Becomes a Choice43:05 Power, Worthiness, and Being Chosen49:50 Judgment, Compassion, and Letting People Be Human56:35 God as Truth. God as Love.1:02:10 Calling Your Power Back Without Hardening1:08:40 Choosing Reality — Even When It’s Harder1:13:30 Closing Reflections: What Changes When You Trust YourselfConnect with Heidi:Website: https://heidipowell.net/Email: podcast@heidipowell.netInstagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowellTrain with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/Connect with Keira Brinton:Website: https://www.keirabrinton.com/Instagram: @keirabrintonAbout Keira Brinton:Keira Brinton is the CEO & Founder of JOA Publishing, host of the Sacred Wandering podcast, 7x author, and creator of the Book Activator method. She helps visionaries bring their truth into form — blending strategy and spirit, devotion and discipline — and is known for making the impossible feel inevitable.

In this special holiday episode of Heidi's Lane, we are joined by two very special people in my life: Lauri, my mother and Matix, my oldest son! Today we dive into the intimate world of family traditions and the poignant dance with grief during the holidays.My mom and I reminisce about cherished memories, like our lively Polish Christmas Eves and my dad's signature German chocolate cake. We laugh, share stories, and even shed a few tears, acknowledging the bittersweet absence of loved ones. I also explore how traditions evolve, especially in the tapestry of a blended family, and the importance of finding joy in simplicity. This episode is a raw, authentic journey through the joys and sorrows of holiday memories and traditions, inviting you to reflect on your own.Here are the key moments from the episode:5:00 Family traditions and why they are important11:30 Appreciating childhood memories20:30 The importance of creating new traditions26:30 Adapting traditions to life's changes38:00 Our Polish Christmas Eve dinner tradition53:50 Choosing memories over materialism56:30 Dealing with grief during the holidaysConnect with Heidi: Website: https://heidipowell.net/ Email: podcast@heidipowell.net Instagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowellTrain with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

This one feels extra close to home. As Thanksgiving rolls in, Ryan and I cozy up to talk about dating after divorce, the quiet that follows shared holidays, and what it’s really like to rebuild love in your 40s. From last year’s lonely Thanksgiving to navigating real-life quirks, triggers, blended-family chaos, and leaving the honeymoon phase behind, we go there. Honestly, it’s some of our most real conversations yet.✨ We talked about:Dating after divorce when you’ve “lived a lot”Navigating the quiet, the loneliness & the healingWhat shifting out of the honeymoon phase really feels likeHow we communicate through triggers, tension & growthThe messy, beautiful truth about modern relationshipsIf this resonates, please like, comment, subscribe, and share. It helps our little community grow. ❤️Watch the full episode on YouTube here or head to https://www.youtube.com/@RealHeidiPowell.Here are the key moments from the episode:0:00 Why Dating After Divorce Feels So Different3:12 The Thanksgiving That Broke Me Open6:01 Why We Stay in Unhealthy Relationships9:18 The Side of Me Most People Never See12:27 Why I Crave Deep, Real Connection15:06 Feeling “Different” My Whole Life18:10 When Someone Finally Sees the Real You21:05 The DM I Never Replied To24:08 Why This Relationship Feels Different27:01 Leaving the Honeymoon Phase30:22 The Miscommunication That Taught Us a Lot33:42 How We Process Emotions So Differently36:29 Why Real Life Feels Like a Milestone39:41 The Hardest Part of Dating After Divorce42:53 What Healthy Conflict Really Looks Like46:06 Choosing Your Hard in Relationships49:40 Why Communication Matters More Than Chemistry53:11 What Surprised Us About Social Media56:44 The Emotional Crash After Big Life Events1:00:29 When Stress Shows Up in Your Relationship1:03:52 How Honest Talks Build Real Safety1:07:10 Understanding Your Triggers in Love1:10:31 Fighting with Each Other, Not Against Each Other1:13:02 When Speaking Up Helps and When It Doesn’t1:16:15 What Healthy Love Looks Like NowConnect with Heidi:Website: https://heidipowell.net/ Email: podcast@heidipowell.net Instagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowellTrain with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

What was meant to be a five-day trip to visit my daughter for her birthday in Thailand…turned into two very unforgettable weeks in foreign hospitals when Marley had yet another unexpected medical emergency. In this episode, Ryan and I share our experiences with Marley – from having the time of our lives on a tropical island with Marley, to the dreadful night it all went downhill and the hospitals became our hotel.Without giving it all away, I’ll say this… God has a way of delivering incredible little gifts of light in hard and heavy circumstances. This trip was no exception. A thing that felt so scary to experience on the other side of the world turned into quite the experience full of bonding mother-daughter moments, inside jokes and laughter, and mind-blowing top-notch medical care from Bangkok.Bonus? If you ever want to REALLY get to know the person you are dating, have a family emergency 30 hours away that extends your trip while being stuck in a hospital room with them. Safe to say, Ryan passed with flying colors.In this episode, I share:Our entire medical experience in Thailand: hospitals visited, cost of care, insurance usedThe story behind it all – including how Marley is healingAll about our Thailand travels – Bangkok to Koh SamuiThe beautiful gifts of grace that we found along the waySome pretty sweet relationship lessons I’m learning from Ryan’s kindnessWhy learning to let someone else lead changed everythingThe hidden strength that emerges when you’re running on emptyIf this episode moved you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share. It truly helps our little community grow. ❤️ Watch the full episode on YouTube here or head to https://www.youtube.com/@RealHeidiPowell.Here are the key moments from the episode:0:00 The Story Behind This Episode5:25 The Call Every Parent Dreads7:25 Fear in a Foreign Hospital10:58 What Saved Us in Thailand14:46 First Impressions of Bangkok18:02 The Side of the City No One Sees21:43 Jet Lag, Street Markets & Getting Scammed26:10 When I Finally Let Go of Leading30:04 Learning to Be Led33:56 Love That Survives Life’s Tests37:48 When Parenthood Pushes Your Limits41:29 Finding Faith in Fear45:18 The Gift Hidden in Breakdown49:04 When a 5-Day Trip Turns Into 2 Weeks of Survival53:10 Gratitude in the Messiest Moments57:42 The Lesson I Didn’t Expect1:02:25 The Spiritual Side of Surrender1:07:01 Parenting Grown Children1:11:42 The Beauty of Being Fully Present1:16:18 Coming Home Changed Forever1:23:22 Why Hard Seasons Reveal Who We Are1:27:58 How Love Looks Different After This1:32:43 From Fear to Faith: The Lesson I’ll Never Forget1:37:16 What I Hope You Take From This StoryConnect with Heidi: Website: https://heidipowell.net/ Email: podcast@heidipowell.net Instagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowell Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

❤️ Do you ever really “get over” someone you loved? Ryan is back for round two of unofficial co-host auditions, and this time, the conversation gets deeply personal.In this episode, we talk about Dave, my best friend, partner, and someone who shaped so much of my life, and what it’s been like to grieve for him while moving forward. Ryan opens up about what it’s like to love someone who has loved and lost, and why true emotional safety matters more than anything.We also laugh about our early days of getting to know each other, weird CrossFit coincidences, and yes — I may have told an overshare-worthy pee story at the end.✨We explore in this episode:The reality of grief years later and why it still shows upHow feeling emotionally safe changed everything for meWhy keeping someone’s memory alive can be an act of loveThe surprising way new love can help you process old painFunny moments, inside jokes, and real-life behind-the-scenes🫶🏻 If this episode resonated with you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to hear it. Watch the full episode on YouTube here or head to https://www.youtube.com/@RealHeidiPowell.Here are the key moments from the episode:03:05 Our Surprising Start: From Nicknames to Hairlines05:56 Birthday Vibes & Why I Skipped a Heavy Episode08:06 Exosome Therapy for Hair Loss11:51 Botox Mishap & The Forehead Story14:53 The Question Ryan Was Nervous to Ask Me18:02 Protein Shake Wars Begin21:06 The Delivery Box Letdown27:14 Protein Preferences & Relationship Compromises30:25 CrossFit Memories & The Unexpected First Meeting33:42 Ryan Asked Me, “Do I Miss Dave?”37:45 How Grief Shifts From Missing to Gratitude41:05 Why Keeping Someone’s Memory Alive Can Be Healing46:12 The Partner Who Awakens Your Inner Child49:20 Taking Off the Mask – Secrets, Shame & Judgment52:47 The Healing Power of Radical Honesty56:05 Unfinished Business? What I Really Feel About Dave01:00:25 Grief, Death, and Why Collective Pain Hits So Hard01:06:20 Youth Trauma, Reality TV & The Awakening After 201501:08:10 When Laughter Turns to “Should We Call 911?”Connect with Heidi: Website: https://heidipowell.net/ Email: podcast@heidipowell.net Instagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowell Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/ About Ryan Isaac: If you caught Episode 70, you already met my favourite off-camera co-host and yes, Ryan’s back for round two of co-host tryouts! By day, Ryan is a financial advisor and co-founder helping professionals make sense of money and big life decisions. He also spent a decade behind the mic, hosting one of the top finance podcasts in his space. But today, he’s here for something even more valuable: to hold space, ask big questions, and help me unpack love, loss, and life’s messiest moments. Trust me. You’ll leave this one feeling seen.

Raising teens with financial wisdom (and boundaries) is no small task. Especially when we’re trying to help our kids avoid the same disastrous mistakes we made! In this episode, I sit down with Ryan…friend, financial advisor, and father, to talk about some of the struggles (especially financial) that come with raising adult kids. We dive into:My kids college 529 savings account: What they are, how you get them, and how I helped my kids save for theirs.My two “keys” (ie rules) they must fulfill to access these accounts as adults.When and where I’ve let my kids struggle so that they can grow (and avoid the pitfalls I experienced).Why Marley is in Thailand on her humanitarian trip and how this connects to her financial and college future.What is a Roth IRA and how can we all start saving better for our kids’ futures.Some of the hilarious and probably ridiculous (but hopefully effective) ways I’m teaching my kids to value money and real-life experiences.We talk about all things from finances to stuffing suitcases with mac & cheese and shampoo. It’s part financial strategy, part parenting therapy… and all heart. Whether you’re a single mom, a tired dad, or just trying to raise grounded kids, this one’s for you.Watch the full episode on YouTube here or head to https://www.youtube.com/@RealHeidiPowell.Here are the key moments from the episode:0:00 Why Marley Is Headed to Thailand2:46 More About Marley’s Humanitarian Trip10:51 How Much the Average Kid Costs to Raise18:31 Who the Heck is Ryan?22:01 The Best Financial Lesson My Dad Taught Me33:01 How I Blew All of My College Money38:41 What is a 529 College Savings Account45:01 Roth IRAs and How to Build Your Kids’ to 5 Million Dollars!50:31 The TWO KEYS to My Kids’ College Money56:11 Why I’m Letting My Kids Struggle1:10:46 How to Introduce Financial Literacy at Home1:28:11 Preparing Your Kids for Life Without You1:34:01 What to Do When Your College Kid Calls in Crisis1:45:21 Final Thoughts on Growth, Grace & Letting GoConnect with Heidi: Website: https://heidipowell.net/ Email: podcast@heidipowell.net Instagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowell Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/ About Ryan:Ryan Isaac is a financial advisor and co-founder of Dentist Advisors. For the past 17 years, he’s been helping dentists make sense of money and big life decisions. He also hosts the Dentist Money™ Show, the most widely listened-to financial podcast for dentists over the last decade, where he talks about everything from investing and taxes to the real-life challenges of running a business.

I'm so excited to have Dr. Radhika Sharma back with us for another deep, vulnerable, and real conversation, the kind we all need but rarely have. Dr. Sharma is an Ob/Gyn, certified wellness coach, and co-host of the Double Scrub podcast. In this episode, we go there, from vaginas and hormones to PCOS, fibroids, menopause, and all the questions we’re too scared or ashamed to ask. Nothing is off-limits. This is about truth, empowerment, and finally getting answers with someone who truly gets it. Get ready to feel seen, supported, and a whole lot less alone.Resources in this episode:https://mysevawellness.com/ https://menopause.org/ Watch the full episode on YouTube here or head to https://www.youtube.com/@RealHeidiPowell.Here are the key moments from the episode:0:07 Dr. Sharma is Back!1:05 Why We Don't Talk About Vaginas6:32 Why Am I Still Bleeding?11:00 Medications + Holistic Approaches for PCOS19:49 Pain During Sex + Shame in the Exam Room24:05 How to Find the Right Doctor30:06 How to Ask for Hormone Testing36:53 Birth Control vs HRT41:54 Overtraining and Inflammation46:21 Menopause Weight Gain50:10 Depression After Menopause53:51 Final Thoughts + More to ComeConnect with Heidi: Website: https://heidipowell.net/ Email: podcast@heidipowell.net Instagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowell Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/ Connect with Dr. Radhika Sharma:Website: https://busyobees.com/ Instagram: @busyobmamaTikTok: @busyobmamaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhika-sharma-994218143/ About Dr. Radhika Sharma: Dr. Radhika Sharma is a board-certified OB-GYN, certified wellness coach, and co-host of The Double Scrub podcast. With a passion for women’s health, hormonal balance, and burnout prevention, she combines medical expertise with lived experience to empower women through every stage of life. She’s the co-author of “Thriving After Burnout” and has been featured in Fabulous Wisconsin for her work in health and wellness. Known for her relatable, no-fluff approach, Dr. Sharma speaks openly about the realities of aging, hormones, and self-care, helping women feel seen, supported, and confident in their health journey.

I’ve been a skeptic of weight loss shots for years… As a health and fitness pro, I’ve always believed in movement, nutrition, and mindset over quick fixes. But my brother, Denver Lane, founder of Nulevel Wellness, has been nudging me to at least have the conversation.So we did. On air.In this raw and honest episode, Denver and I dive into the truth behind weight loss injections like semaglutide and tirzepatide—the good, the bad, and the myths that need busting. We talk about:What these medications really do in the bodyWhy coaching and nutrition support are non-negotiableHow hormone optimization plays into long-term wellnessThe risks of muscle loss, undernourishment, and going it aloneAnd yes… the future of aging wellIt’s one of the most important (and controversial) health convos I’ve had, and it might just change your perspective like it’s starting to change mine.👉 To schedule your FREE telehealth consultation, CLICK HERE, or visit https://nulevelwellnessmedspa.com/telehealth-consult-ideal/. GET $100 OFF hormone replacement therapy or weight loss services when you mention this podcast. 🥰 Watch the full episode on YouTube here or head to https://www.youtube.com/@RealHeidiPowell.Here are the key moments from the episode:0:00 Welcoming Denver Back3:16 What Doctors Aren’t Talking About9:31 Is This the Missing Piece?13:41 Why Men Don’t Talk About This Stuff18:23 How to Know If You’re Out of Balance22:31 Balancing Hormones: The First Steps27:33 Why Energy Levels Are a Health Indicator32:35 Denver's Turning Point37:37 Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood40:08 The Truth About Testosterone45:10 Building a Clinic on Compassion50:12 How to Advocate for Your Own Health55:14 Step Into Your Next LevelConnect with Heidi: Website: https://heidipowell.net/ Email: podcast@heidipowell.net Instagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowell Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/ Connect with Denver Lane:Website: https://nulevelwellnessmedspa.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nulevel_wellness/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denverlane/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nulevelwellnessmedspa/ About Denver Lane:Denver Lane is a serial entrepreneur and wellness visionary who co-founded Nulevel Wellness, one of the fastest-growing clinics in Arizona specializing in hormone optimization, peptide therapy, and personalized wellness plans. With a background in real estate and a lifelong passion for health, Denver combines sharp business acumen with a deep commitment to helping people live better, longer lives.His journey into functional medicine began over a decade ago when he was faced with the terrifying possibility of a brain tumor. That moment became a powerful wake-up call, prompting Denver to dive headfirst into understanding hormones, health, and human optimization. What started as a personal health scare turned into a mission to create a better, more accessible model of care—and Nulevel Wellness was born.Oh, and fun fact…He happens to have the best sister in the world. 😉