​Heidi’s Lane with Heidi Powell

If you're a woman in your late 30s, 40s, or early 50s and you've been feeling exhausted, foggy, anxious, or like a complete stranger in your own body… I need you to hear me right now. You are not broken. You are not going crazy. And you are definitely not "just getting old."Welcome to the era of metabolic intelligence! Today we are kicking off a two-part series that I genuinely believe is going to change lives. This is the exact information I wish someone had handed me five years ago when I was sitting in my car crying, wondering what the heck was happening to my body.In this episode, we are doing a deep dive into Perimenopause 101. We are breaking down the biological timeline of what is actually happening inside your body, the sneaky symptoms you're probably dismissing as just "life stress," and the four non-negotiable strategies you need to not just survive this transition—but actually thrive through it.Because here is the truth: The more we understand our bodies, the more control we have. And when you learn to work with your hormones instead of against them? Something magical comes out the other side. A whole new breed of a woman. 🙌In this episode we discuss:The real difference between menopause (a single day!) and perimenopause (an 8–10 year transition)Why your symptoms can start while your cycle is still completely normalThe "Triple Threat" making weight loss feel impossible right nowThe "muscle armor" rule—and why you need to stop doing 60 minutes of cardioWhy creatine is the new rising star in the perimenopause toolkit (and how much you actually need)How to manage your cortisol and stress response before it manages youWhy hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is no longer something to fear—it's a powerful preventative toolIf you've been watching your body change despite doing all the right things, this episode is your wake-up call. You have the power to become the CEO of your own health. And if this episode resonates with you, I'd love to hear your story. Send me a DM, share your biggest takeaway, or let me know where you are in your own journey. And if you know another woman who's been wondering why she suddenly doesn't feel like herself anymore, please share this episode with her.Love you guys!! Thanks for being here! ❤️Resources Mentioned:Get your hormones checked with NuLevel Wellness, and get a FREE telehealth appointment → Https://nulevelwellnessmedspa.com/telehealth-consult-ideal/ Mention you came from Heidi for $100 off!Join the next 30-Day Kickstart Challenge & Get Fit Classic Community → https://heidipowell.net/kickstart or https://heidipowell.net/challengeHere are the key moments from the episode:00:00 Welcome to Perimenopause 101: You Are Not Broken03:54 The Era of Metabolic Intelligence07:45 Real Transformations from the 60-Day Hormone Reset Community11:21 The Biggest Misconception About Menopause vs. Perimenopause14:30 Early vs. Late Perimenopause — What to Look For44:45 Non-Negotiable #1: Why Muscle Is Your Armor46:33 The 30-Minute Workout Rule (Stop the Long Cardio!)48:33 Non-Negotiable #2: Creatine for Women in Transition52:33 Non-Negotiable #3: Managing Your Stress Response and Cortisol55:01 Non-Negotiable #4: The Truth About Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)58:47 Get Your Hormone Levels Checked — Here's HowConnect with Heidi:Website: https://heidipowell.net/Email: podcast@heidipowell.netInstagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowellJoin Heidi’s next Hormone Reset Challenge: heidipowell.net/resetTrain with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

Yup… we’re doing it. In 2021 I sat across the table From Lewis Howes and his beautiful now-wife, Maria, listening to them gush over their then-new relationship… and how from Day One, therapy was a non-negotiable. Both individually and as a couple, they committed to working on themselves to give such a special union the best chance possible.I’ve never forgotten that.Fast forward to one year ago when I met Ryan, I immediately knew he was special. Our connection was special. And more than anything… it is a thing worth protecting and growing. Patterns are a real thing. And to be honest, I have more than a bag of destructive patterns…individually and relationally. I’m aware enough to know these days that if I don’t continue to peel back the layers of healing, I will continue to repeat those patterns which have destroyed precious things historically.This podcast is about that. And it’s about how over the last year Ryan and I have both committed to diving in head first.Relationships are mirrors… and sometimes those damn mirrors are hard to look into. But only by allowing the mirrors to be held up, can we become aware of our blind spots and ultimately (hopefully) evolve into two people who can hold a healthy relationship. :)This conversation touches on communication, self-awareness, people-pleasing, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to be fully seen by another person. We explore how our past experiences still shape the way we show up today and why healthy relationships often reveal the parts of ourselves that still need attention.In this episode, we discuss:Why personal growth doesn't stop when you find the right relationshipThe relationship patterns we never want to repeatHow unspoken expectations can create distance and resentmentThe challenge of balancing ambition, family, friendships, and connectionWhat vulnerability actually looks like in a healthy relationshipThe fears and insecurities that still show up for both of usChoosing curiosity over defensiveness during difficult conversationsHow growth often begins where comfort endsMore than anything, this episode is a reminder that the strongest relationships aren't built by two perfect people. They're built by two people willing to keep learning, keep communicating, and keep choosing each other through every season of growth.Here are the key moments from the episode:00:00 What Happens When Old Patterns Return04:03 Why We’re Finally Talking About Long Distance07:07 Redefining What “Failed” Relationships Really Mean10:23 Can the Honeymoon Phase Actually Last Forever?13:19 When Your Partner Notices Every Tiny Shift16:11 The Fear of Being Fully Seen18:06 When People-Pleasing Starts Stealing Your Peace21:56 The Pattern Heidi Refuses to Repeat26:16 Why We Chose Therapy Before Things Broke29:21 The Truth About High Expectations in Love33:36 When Independence Makes Partnership Harder36:52 Becoming the Average of the Right People37:43 Losing Yourself to Be Loved40:10 What Comes Next After the Therapy Intensive41:47 Why Therapy Is a Tool, Not a Last Resort43:31 Awareness Is Where Real Change BeginsConnect 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/

I've been wanting to introduce you to these two for a while now.Chelsea and Emily are two of my favorite people on the planet. They're funny, they're real, they're the kind of women who walk into a room and make everyone feel like they belong. And the moment I started getting to know them, I felt like I'd known them my entire life.But what brought us here — to this couch, to this conversation — is their story. And it's one I think a lot of people need to hear.Both Chelsea and Emily were married to men. Both were navigating life inside a religious community. Both had kids. And both, later in life, discovered something about themselves that changed everything.They came out. And in doing so, they had to lose a lot — their marriages, their identities, their communities — to finally become who they actually were.Freedom isn't free. And this episode is proof of that.This is not just a story about sexuality. It's about what it costs to live honestly. It's about the loneliness of going through something no one around you seems to understand. It's about finding the people who have walked your same road. And it's about what you find on the other side of the hardest thing you've ever done.I walked away from this conversation different. More compassionate. More open. More convinced than ever that the path to real freedom almost always runs straight through the thing you're most afraid of.If you've ever had to lose something — or burn something down — to finally find yourself... this one is for you.We talk about:What it actually feels like to come out later in life — with kids, a marriage, and a whole identity on the lineHow your story can get told for you before you're readyThe loneliness of going through something no one around you has experiencedFinding your people — the ones who have walked your exact roadWhat it means to finally stop performing your lifeHow going through hard things makes you less judgmental and more humanRaising kids inside non-traditional families with love, safety, and zero shame"I reserve the right to change and evolve" — and why that's not weakness, it's growthThere's so much laughter in this episode. There's rawness. There are moments that gave me chills. And there are things these two said that I'm still thinking about.This is one of my favorites I've ever recorded. I think you're going to love them as much as I do.Welcome back to Heidi's Lane. ❤️Here are the key moments from the episode:00:00 Why This Episode Hits Different 03:14 How Four Strangers Became Inseparable 07:29 Chelsea's Obsession She Couldn't Explain 12:41 Losing Control of Your Own Coming Out Story 18:06 Navigating Divorce, Kids, and Each Other Simultaneously 23:28 Why Emily Kept Saying No to Everything 28:45 Hell Fast-Tracks You to Your Real Friends 34:03 Meeting Someone Who Has Lived Your Exact Life 38:51 The Treadmill Snub That Almost Ended It All 43:17 How Kids Handle Non-Traditional Families Better Than Adults 47:04 Creating a Home Other People's Kids Run To 51:02 The One Phrase That Changes How You Parent 55:30 The People Judging You Are Living It on Delay 59:57 The Airport Security Guard Who Pushed Too Far 01:04:33 The Space Between Reaction and Response 01:09:14 Why Heidi Is Launching a Women's Supplement Line Connect 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 Emily and Chelsea:Instagram: @em_moves14

I have been holding this one close for a long time.You've been asking. Every week, in my DMs, in the comments, in voice memos from strangers who somehow feel like old friends, what's the story? How did you two actually meet?Well…Today is the day.This is Part 1 of how Ryan and I found each other, and I'll warn you, we don't even make it to the first date. Because when two people who have lived a lot of life try to trace it back to the beginning, you keep finding more beginning.What I can tell you is this, he almost unfollowed me!!! I almost never replied!!! I thought he was a woman…lol… And somewhere in the middle of all of that, the universe had other plans. :)We talk about:What it really feels like to go through separation and the first holidays aloneWhat it means to be in a relationship where you feel so safeThe darkest stretch of Ryan's lifeThe last-minute trip to Costa Rica that changed everything, and the DM sent from a dirt road in the middle of nowhere that started it allThere's also a lot of laughing. Ruby has a proposal for Ryan that left us both speechless. And Keira shows up at the end and says something so beautiful it might just break you open.Grab your coffee. Get on the couch. Part 2 is coming soon.Here are the key moments from the episode:00:00 Why This Love Story Feels Different03:57 The Relationship Shift That Made Heidi Feel Safe09:20 The Hidden Cost of Fame and Starting Over13:23 Separation, Divorce, and Why Timing Mattered16:34 The Post About Divorce That Stopped Him Cold22:22 The DM She Almost Missed and Why It Landed25:25 Why Heidi Started the Podcast in the First Place27:57 The Divorce Lesson That Only Pain Can Teach32:07 How They Healed Each Other’s Trust Issues35:10 The Upbringing That Shaped His View of Masculinity39:16 The Question Every Woman Should Ask About a Man45:31 Why He Never Unfollowed Her47:24 The Costa Rica Trip That Happened During a Breaking Point53:40 The First Real Texts That Changed Everything59:35 When He Realized Heidi Was Different01:01:01 The IUD Appointment Story She Never PostedConnect 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/

I am nervous posting this podcast…as this was not the episode I planned to release.We spend our lives trying to stay put together and neat. Keeping our hurt hidden and our smiles big.This podcast shows a very different side of me. A side of Heidi that has real insecurities that run deep. A side of Heidi that feels pain and actually does care what others think about her even when she says she doesn’t.While the strong Heidi is me…this is also me, and it’s not easy to share.Today, you are witnessing a real life hormonal meltdown. What was supposed to be an informational conversation turned into something very different...an unfiltered conversation I’m still shocked I’m allowing the world to see.In this episode, I open up about the emotional toll of shifting hormones, irregular cycles, feeling overwhelmed by life, work, motherhood, pressure, aging, and the weight so many women silently carry. I also share why this episode was so hard for me to put out into the world...and why I decided to share it anyway.The truth is, the episodes that feel the hardest to release are often the ones that make the biggest impact. So if you’ve been feeling messy, emotional, stretched thin, less like yourself, or just plain alone in this season...this one is for you.And if you love someone who’s walking through hormonal changes, this episode might help you understand her a little better too.You are not broken. You are not crazy. And you are definitely not alone.We talk about:What it feels like to hit your emotional limit The pressure of being the one who always has the answersHormones, perimenopause, and identity shifts no one prepares you forThe grief of feeling like your best years are behind youBeing judged as a woman and as a mother, no matter what you doThe gap between how life looks and how it actually feelsThis one is part life update, part emotional dump, part honest reminder that even the strong ones have days where they fall apart.And maybe that’s not a bad thing.Dealing with Perimenopause? For Heidi’s FREE Guide to Fitness Longevity for Women in Perimenopause, click 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 This Episode Wasn’t Meant to Go Live 03:11 The Last Straw That Broke Me (It Wasn’t Just One Thing)06:24 Why This Messy Episode Matters 10:07 Hormones, Missing Periods & Feeling Off in My Own Body15:02 Mom Guilt, Doris, & Being Judged Online17:28 Why Women Get Criticized No Matter What They Do 21:04 What Hate Comments Really Say About People 24:13 The Pressure of Running a Business No One Sees 26:07 Carrying Financial Responsibility & Providing for Everyone30:18 Feeling Buried by Your Own Life (I’m Sick of Making Decisions) 34:58 Aging, Identity & What If This Makes Me Unlovable?38:22 Wanting Back What You Once Hated (I Just Want a Normal Period) 41:40 Strong Most Days… But Today I Broke (I Don’t Even Feel Pretty) 44:01 The Moment I Wanted to Quit Everything 47:07 You’re Not Alone in ThisConnect 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/

If you still pee when you sneeze (hello, me!)...if sex isn’t the same as it used to be…or if your hips, core, and really entire body doesn’t feel like it used to…This conversation is for you.Today I’m chatting with my friend Jana Danielson, movement specialist and creator of the Cooch Ball (yes, I said “cooch” and we’re going there!) to dive into these hard to talk about issues.And you guys… this one blew my mind. -> Jana shares research showing that 90% of pelvic floor dysfunction is a fitness issue — not a medical issue. That means you are not broken. You are trainable.In this ep, we talk about: Why doing more Kegels might actually be making things worseThe difference between weak vs. hypertonic (too tight) pelvic floorsWhy jaw tension, tight hips, and anxiety are connectedHow breathing incorrectly can shut down your coreThe “common vs normal” myth around agingWhy shame lives in this part of the bodyAnd how just THREE minutes a day can start to rewire your systemWe also get very real about:Dribbling in my car (yes, I said it)Doctors dismissing womenChanges in your 40sWhy we deserve education instead of resignationThis is not about pads or “just dealing with it.” This conversation is about understanding your body so you can support it.Ready to support your pelvic floor and hormones? Here are the tools we discussed in this episode:✨ Intimacy Bundlehttps://bloombetter.life/pages/the-intimacy-bundle?bg_ref=y72MYLnTMe✨ Perimenopause Bundlehttps://bloombetter.life/pages/perimenopause?bg_ref=y72MYLnTMe✨ Menopause Bundlehttps://bloombetter.life/pages/menopause-funnel?bg_ref=y72MYLnTMe✨ Cooch Ballhttps://bloombetter.life/heidipowellKey moments from the episode:00:00 The Pelvic Floor Talk We Avoid03:18 Common vs. Normal08:09 Leaking Isn’t Just Aging16:49 Why Kegels Can Backfire23:27 The 3-Part Pelvic Floor Fix28:45 Tight Hips & Pelvic Floor35:21 Build Strength Without Clenching42:37 Posture Mistakes That Cause Dysfunction51:09 Men Have Pelvic Floors Too56:44 Using the Cooch Ball Correctly01:01:21 Pads Don’t Fix the Problem01:08:17 Why It’s All Connected01:09:46 When You’ll See ResultsConnect 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 Jana Danielson:Instagram: @jana.danielsonAbout Jana Danielson:Jana Danielson is a movement specialist, wellness entrepreneur, and Founder & CEO of Bloom Better, helping women build strong, pain-free, high-performing bodies at every stage of life. After overcoming chronic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction, she turned her healing journey into a mission to teach women how to move smarter, breathe deeper, and reconnect with their bodies. Creator of Terrain Fitness and the Cooch Ball— the first pelvic floor fitness tool. Jana empowers women to reclaim strength, confidence, and control over their health.

Last night, I scrolled all the way back to 2016.Not to reminisce. Not to brag. Not to cringe.But to meet her.The woman who was strong, visible, admired, and constantly performing.The woman who finally felt desirable.The woman who thought perfection would make her safe.The woman who had no idea what was coming.This episode began as a light conversation about the “2016 is the new 2026” Instagram trend. It became something else entirely.It became a mirror. A reckoning. A soft, emotional reunion with every version of myself I’ve ever been. And man… it wasn’t an easy reunion.In this episode, I share (through some tears) what it felt like to scroll through old photos, old captions, and old identities, feel the pain my past caused some, and realize how far I’ve traveled from the life built on validation…to this new life built on peace. <3This is not an episode about social media. It’s an episode about facing and outgrowing who we once were and learning to love the versions of you that you might’ve struggled to be proud of.In this episode, I talk about:Why seeing old versions of ourselves can feel emotional, painful, or embarrassingThe 2016 version of me who lived for validation and performance VS the 2026 version of me who lives for peace and presenceWhat it feels like to realize you were powerful and powerless at the same timeHow I really hurt my last marriage. Ouch.The grief that comes with outgrowing your former identityWhen confidence was actually insecurity in disguisePerfectionism, OCD, and needing control to feel safeThe cost of external validationThe relief of letting go of the masks we thought we neededHow pain, rupture, and failure shaped the peace I feel nowWhy embarrassment about your past self is actually proof of growthMeeting the woman you used to be with compassion instead of shameGentle content note:This episode includes discussion of body image, perfectionism, marriage rupture, emotional vulnerability, and self-reflection.What to do after listening:Scroll back—not to judge, but to witness.Notice what your past self was trying to survive.Ask yourself: What masks am I finally ready to release?Remember: Peace is louder than performance, even when it looks quieter.Here are the key moments from the episode:00:00 Recording bare-faced and what being seen really triggers04:15 Why I avoid seeing my own face on camera09:40 The 2016 trend and why I decided to scroll back14:30 Meeting the woman I used to be18:45 The year everything was built on validation23:40 When gratitude and insecurity lived side by side27:50 The identity built on perfectionism31:10 Realizing the pain I caused and holding compassion36:20 Outgrowing performance-based worth41:00 “Even when I was off track, I was on track”46:10 The peace I never knew I was missing49:40 What 2016 Heidi would think of 2026 Heidi52:00 Closing reflections: Choosing presence over perfectionConnect 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/

It’s the first episode of 2026, and we’re flipping New Year’s resolutions on their head. I’m joined by my best friend (and the woman who helped bring this podcast to life), Keira Brinton, on the pod today, where we talk about WHY January pressures set so many of us up to fail!! In this conversation, Keira and I talk about how to start this year in a way that actually matches real life, real energy, and real healing. We go deep on integrity, self-trust, cycles (in nature + in your body), and the mindset shifts that turn “starting over” into steady momentum.In this episode, we talk about:Why “New Year, New You” hits hardest in the coldest, darkest season—and why that mattersThe idea that a 500-year-old calendar system isn’t a good blueprint for motivation (Gregorian calendar history) Encyclopedia Virginia+2HISTORY+2Why most people quit early—and how to stop making that mean something about you.The real foundation: integrity with yourself (and why overcommitting breaks self-trust)“Your pace is allowed to be your pace”—and how cycles apply to reinventionA mindset experiment that shows how your brain “fills in the gaps” based on what you focus onPrayer/gratitude as a frequency shift (moving from “please help me” to “thank you, it’s already here”)The rules that shaped my life (Bob Parsons’ “16 Rules”) and the ones that still guide me today Bob ParsonsThe line I swear by: a good plan executed today beats a perfect plan that never happensGentle content note: This episode includes discussion of suicidal ideation and mental health struggles.What to do after listening (simple action steps):Instead of a January overhaul, choose one tiny “Kaizen” move you can repeat daily. Wikipedia+1Write your version of: “Thank you for…” (safety, health, support, strength)—and sit in it for 60 seconds.Pick ONE decision you’ve been dragging out and execute a “good plan” today.What’s coming next: Keira is back for Episode 80, and we’re continuing the rest of the 16 Rules (plus some real-life stories that usually stay in our voice memos).Watch this full episode on YouTube here or head to https://www.youtube.com/@RealHeidiPowell.Here are the key moments from the episode:00:00 Why This New Year Needed a Different Conversation02:05 The Origin Story of Heidi’s Lane—and the Woman Who Helped Start It06:45 “Lonely at the Top”—What Success Doesn’t Protect You From10:55 A Raw Conversation About Mental Health, Darkness, and Being Seen14:01 The Night Everything Almost Ended18:12 What Actually Saved Her Life24:45 Winter Is for Rest—Not Reinvention29:40 You Are Literally Not the Same Person You Were Years Ago34:35 Letting Your Ex (and Yourself) Be New37:55 The Mindset Experiment That Proves Focus Shapes Reality40:45 Why Gratitude Changes What You Attract45:30 The Rules That Quietly Shaped My Life49:05 Comfort Zones, Perseverance & Being 10 Feet from Gold54:07 Integrity, Self-Trust, and Lasting Change59:20 A Good Plan Executed Today Beats a Perfect Plan Someday1:04:40 How to Do 2026 Differently—Without Burning OutConnect 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/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 internationally known Book Activator method. She is “The People’s Publisher,” helping visionaries channel, write, and launch the books they were born to lead with. Through her retreats, webinars, TV show Writer’s Island, and her publishing house, Keira has activated thousands of authors into their life’s work. She blends strategy and spirit, business and devotion, and is known for making the impossible feel inevitable.

This week, we’re continuing the conversation about eating disorders, but this time, with a professional who has spent nearly two decades treating eating disorders.After my solo episode (ep. 75) sharing my 15-year battle with anorexia, bulimia, food addiction, and body dysmorphia, you sent in hundreds of questions…and I saved all of them for this conversation.Today, I’m joined by Dr. Morgan Francis, licensed therapist and eating disorder specialist, for a powerful, honest, informative, and definitely-lifesaving conversation that every woman (and every parent) needs to hear.Together, we break down:✨ Disordered eating vs. eating disorders—the difference matters✨ How young it starts (as early as five years old) and why✨ The most commonly missed warning signs✨ How to know if you may be struggling✨ What to do if someone you love has an eating disorder✨ How to help yourself if you’re stuck in the cycle✨ Why “looking healthy” can hide years of pain✨ The role of shame, trauma, comparison, and control✨ What real healing actually looks like, and how you can learn to love your bodyThis episode is equal parts education, compassion, and empowerment. Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone who is, or trying to understand your own relationship with food and your body…this conversation is a gentle, grounding place to start.If you or someone you love is struggling, please know: you’re not alone, there IS help, and healing is absolutely possible. 🫶🏼Here are three free, reputable places to get help:💛 NEDA: Free screening tools and a 24/7 crisis text line (text NEDA to 741741).💛 ANAD: Free virtual support groups and one-on-one peer mentoring at anad.org. 💛 Project HEAL: Helps people access treatment when cost or insurance is a barrier at theprojectheal.org. You’re not alone, and real support is available. 🫶🏼Want deeper support from Dr. Morgan?💛 Here’s a link to Dr. Morgan’s Guide to Intuitive Eating and her Trainings for Therapists & Coaches -> CLICK HERE If this episode speaks to you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it. And if you haven’t listened to Part 1 my story—it’s Episode 75.Watch this full episode on YouTube here or head to https://www.youtube.com/@RealHeidiPowell .Here are the key moments from the episode:02:11 Why I Brought a Therapist On08:30 Dr. Morgan’s Story & Trauma15:45 Body Image Isn’t Vanity21:50 Eating Disorder vs. Dysmorphia29:10 Can You Trust Yourself Around Food?36:15 Disordered Eating vs Diagnosis42:18 Binge Eating & Fitness Culture49:30 Ozempic: Relief or Distraction?56:40 Body Trust, Respect & Appreciation01:00:05 Are You Ready to Heal?01:06:14 The Power of Self-Forgiveness01:13:02 Eating Disorders in Men01:18:55 What Dr. Morgan Wants You to KnowConnect 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/ Connect with Dr. Morgan Francis:Website: http://www.scottsdalepremiercounseling.com/ Instagram: @drmorganfrancisAbout Dr. Morgan Francis: Dr. Morgan Francis is a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and a Licensed Mental Health Therapist. She is the owner of Scottsdale Premier Counseling in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her mission is to break through the mental health shame game. With over 20 years of experience specializing in the treatment of Body Image and Eating Disorders, Dr. Francis can empower you to make peace with your body and food. You can watch her on Wellness Wednesdays as the Mental Health Expert for 12 News Arizona. She is also a frequent guest on Fox News and serves as public speaker and consultant on mental health helping churches, schools, and community organizations. You can work with Dr. Francis by accessing her online courses or attending her webinars. Dr. Francis lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with her three children and husband.

This one has been a long time coming. For 15 years, I lived inside the prison of an eating disorder that is anorexia, bulimia, food addiction, and body dysmorphia. It was loud, lonely, and exhausting. I hid it behind smiles, success, and “healthy” habits…until I couldn’t anymore.In this deeply personal episode, I open up about what recovery has really looked like, the pain, the progress, and the quiet miracles that changed everything. I share how I healed my relationship with food, with my body, and most importantly, with myself.✨I let you in on:The real cost of living with food obsessionHow shame kept me silent for yearsThe turning point that led to healingWhat “freedom” actually feels like todayIf you or someone you love is struggling, please know: you’re not alone, there IS help, and healing is absolutely possible. 🫶🏼 Here are three free, reputable places to get help:💛NEDA: Free screening tools and a 24/7 crisis text line (text NEDA to 741741). 💛ANAD: Free virtual support groups and one-on-one peer mentoring at https://anad.org/. 💛Project HEAL: Helps people access treatment when cost or insurance is a barrier at https://www.theprojectheal.org/. You’re not alone, and real support is available. 🫶🏼 If this episode speaks to you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it. And for even more support, listen to Ep. 77 with eating disorder therapist, Dr. Morgan Francis.Watch the full episode on YouTube here or head to https://www.youtube.com/@RealHeidiPowell.Here are the key moments from the episode:00:00 The Untold Battle I’ve Hidden for 15 Years03:42 Living in the Grip of an Eating Disorder07:15 The Physical Damage No One Talks About13:35 What Body Dysmorphia Really Feels Like17:02 Why Recovery Isn’t a Straight Line24:49 Hiding My Disorder in Plain Sight29:22 When Love Meets Self-Doubt33:17 The Moment I Realized Shame Breeds Secrecy36:41 Trading One Destructive Pattern for Another41:02 Hurting Myself to Feel in Control49:54 Redefining Self-Worth Beyond the Mirror54:03 How Childhood Shapes Body Image58:29 The Pressure to Be Perfect in a Public Life1:02:45 Breaking Free from the Need to Be “Enough”1:07:16 What True Healing Actually Looks Like1:11:33 Learning to See My Body Through Love1:16:04 The Role of Therapy, Faith, and Self-Work1:20:12 Why Vulnerability Is the Gateway to Healing1:24:36 Lessons I’ve Learned from Past Relationships1:34:03 The Hard Truth About Long-Term Recovery1:39:41 What I Want Every Woman Struggling to Know1:44:25 How to Help Someone Who’s Struggling1:49:37 Finding Meaning in My StoryConnect 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/

My daughter Marley’s first big adventure abroad—a four-month humanitarian trip in Thailand—turned into one of the scariest moments of my momming life. Every parent’s worst fear happened when she was rushed to a hospital in a small Thai town called Phitsanulok with unbearable abdominal pain. So far from home. So far from mom.In this episode, I open up about what happened, my own kidney stone journey, and the lessons I’ve learned as a mom watching my child suffer from afar.What you’ll hear in this episode:The terrifying night I got the call from ThailandHow my past health struggles prepared me for this momentWhy pain can be life’s greatest teacherThe hardest part of parenting no one tells youTips for you and your kids as they travel abroad.If this resonates, please like, comment, subscribe, and share. It means the world to me and helps others find these conversations. 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 I Had to Record This Episode3:03 The Emergency Call That Changed Everything7:59 What Kidney Stones Really Feel Like16:06 When Marley’s Diagnosis Was Confirmed17:04 Surgery or Wait? The Impossible Decision20:15 Discovering Thailand’s Health Care System23:14 The Helpless Reality of Parenting From Afar27:04 The Moment Marley Realised She Was an Adult31:10 Becoming Your Own Safety Net36:39 Why Struggle Is the Greatest Teacher39:39 A New Perspective on My Own Mom43:14 Trusting Our Kids’ Inner Strength46:08 The Song That Captures It AllConnect 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/

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In this deeply personal episode, I talk about launching my second bird into the world… my 18-year-old daughter, Marley. It was an emotional goodbye for the both of us that triggered all sorts of thoughts and feelings as a mom. Pride. Grief. Gratitude. And regret…for all the things I wish I’d done over the years before she left.In this episode, I open up about the challenges I’m encountering as I learn to raise adult children as a single mom (yes, I said it), the silent ache of letting go, and the surprising ways I’m healing in the process. Hint…one of the ways may or may not be a HUGE surprise party for this daughter of mine who *said* she never wanted to be celebrated (but deep down that’s all she craved).From co-parenting and sacrifice, to throwing that goodbye surprise party of a lifetime, I’m slowly learning to let my kids become who they are, and I’m sharing it all. This isn’t just a life update. It’s a love letter to motherhood, growth, and choosing to celebrate even through the heartbreak.PS. UPDATE ON MATIX’S CHURCH MISSION INCLUDED!!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 A Life Update2:00 Raising Adults Means Learning to Let Go6:03 The Reality of Single Parenting10:01 The Heavy Pressure of Being “Mom and Dad”15:28 Marley’s Emotional Goodbye and the Thailand Trip21:47 Why She’s “Projecting” and That’s Okay24:14 The Empty House and What’s Next25:24 How Matix Is Doing One Year Into His Two-Year Mission31:05 The Farewell Party That Changed Everything37:18 Regret, Guilt, and the Middle Child46:02 What Marley Really Wanted All Along50:17 Teaching Her Daughter to Speak Her TruthConnect 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/