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Wellness For Real at Any Age
The Forgotten Macro: Why Protein Isn’t Enough After 40
Protein gets all the love—but there's another macro just as critical, especially after 40: fiber. And not just any fiber—resistant starch, a powerhouse nutrient that boosts insulin sensitivity, balances hormones, feeds your gut, and helps you feel fuller longer.In this episode, we’ll uncover:The science of fiber, soluble vs. insoluble, and why it’s essential post-40What resistant starch is and how it can reduce inflammation and support metabolismCommon signs of fiber and resistant starch deficiencyReal-life, delicious ways to increase both without digestive dramaHow to combine protein and fiber to stay ful...
2025-06-23
11 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Mental Toughness vs. Nervous System Safety: The New Paradigm of Performance
We’ve been told that pushing harder, grinding through, and “toughing it out” is the path to success. But what if that old model of mental toughness is actually holding you back?In this episode we flip the script on everything you thought you knew about resilience, motivation, and performance—especially as we age. We unpack the science of the nervous system, reveal how chronic stress sabotages progress, and introduce a revolutionary (and far more effective) approach to strength: building from safety, not suppression.With real-life examples, and science-backed strategies you can use imme...
2025-06-16
14 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
The Comparison Detox: Finding Power in Your Own Path
Are you constantly comparing yourself to your younger self—or to someone else’s filtered life on social media? In this episode of Wellness for Real we dives deep into the quiet but powerful force that drains our confidence and joy: comparison.You’ll learn why comparison shows up so strongly in midlife, how to recognize it without shame, and—most importantly—how to break free from its grip using powerful mindset tools from CBT and ACT. I share real-life examples and practical strategies to help you reconnect with your unique path, clarify your values, and start living wit...
2025-06-09
12 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Mini Habits, Major Results: The Small Daily Habits That Make the Most Difference After 40
Feeling overwhelmed trying to overhaul your health and weight loss after 40? You're not alone — and you're not failing. The truth is, lasting change doesn’t come from giant efforts; it comes from small, consistent actions that stack up over time. In today’s episode, we break down the power of mini habits: why they work, how to build them, and real-life examples you can start using today to move toward your strongest, healthiest life yet. Get ready to rethink how you approach your goals — one tiny step at a time.My Website: https://www.heatherh...
2025-06-02
17 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Sneaky Energy Drainers Are Sabotaging Your Goals & What You Can Do About It
Ever feel exhausted before the day even starts? Like no matter how much sleep you get, you’re still drained? The truth is, your energy isn’t just about sleep or food, it’s also about the hidden things that are zapping your mental, emotional, and even physical energy without you realizing it.In this episode, I’m breaking down three of the biggest sneaky energy drainers that might be keeping you stuck, overwhelmed, and unmotivated. I’ll talk about:-How decision fatigue is wearing you out and simple ways to fix it...
2025-05-26
17 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
The Psychology of Aging Strong: Identity, Motivation, and Self-Talk
Want to feel stronger, healthier, and more vibrant at any age? It starts in your mind. In this episode, we break down the hidden psychology behind aging strong — including how your identity shapes your results, how real motivation is built (not found), and how self-talk can either hold you back or launch you forward. Learn practical, relatable strategies to shift your mindset, build new habits, and create an inner voice that powers your strongest years yet.Link to the NO-PREP, NO-COOK MEAL PLAN PDF https://heatherheynen.com/store Link to the HIGH PRO...
2025-05-19
23 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
From Dieting To Thriving: How To Have A Healthy Relationship With Food For Life
Sick of starting over with diets that leave you feeling worse? In this episode, Heather Heynen breaks down why traditional dieting fails us — and how you can create a healthy, joyful relationship with food that lasts for life. Learn real strategies to ditch food guilt, reconnect to your body’s signals, handle emotional eating, and build self-trust with every bite. This episode will inspire you to stop surviving on willpower and start thriving with real nourishment and compassion.My Website: https://www.heatherheynen.comFollow me:IG: @heyn...
2025-05-12
26 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
The Lab Tests & Hormone Strategies You Need to Age Strong Including My Personal HRT Protocol I Use For Perimenopause
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the lab testing and hormone assessments every woman in her 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond should consider to age strong and thrive.We’ll break down the blood work and hormone panels that go far beyond the basic checkups—covering thyroid testing (not just TSH), key metabolic markers, and what to look for in sex hormone labs. We’ll talk about why optimizing thyroid hormones is crucial for metabolism, mood, energy, weight and performance, and how hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can support sleep, reduce anxiety, protect bone density, and even...
2025-05-05
41 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Why Explosive Training Matters as We Age & How To Do It: Fast-Twitch Muscle, Performance & Longevity
In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked—and most powerful—types of training for anyone who want to perform well and stay strong as they age: explosive, fast-twitch muscle training.We’ll break down:What fast-twitch muscle fibers are and how they functionWhy we lose them faster as we age—and what that means for performanceThe direct link between power training, athleticism, fall prevention, and metabolismPractical, safe strategies to train explosiveness in your 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s and beyondSpecific protocols for climbing, biking, and strength workHow to start incorporating...
2025-04-28
24 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Aging Strong: Why This Mindset Shift Changes Everything
What if your goal wasn’t to lose weight... but to age strong?In this powerful episode, we talk about the transformative mindset shift from shrinking your body to strengthening it—and how that change can completely reshape your daily habits, motivation, and long-term results.You’ll learn:Why “aging strong” is a more effective and empowering goal than weight lossHow to eat, train, and recover to build a body that lastsPractical strategies for fueling well, building muscle, and protecting your energySupplements that support strength and resilience in midlife and beyondHow this mindset helps you stop q...
2025-04-21
27 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
How Your Self-Narrative Sabotages Your Goals and What To Do About It
Have you ever tried to change a habit or make a shift in your life, only to find that the change didn’t stick? In this episode, we explore the powerful role our inner stories play in shaping our behaviors and habits.We often focus on actions—meal plans, workouts, routines—but if the story we’re telling ourselves about who we are doesn’t align with the changes we’re trying to make, those changes won’t last.True transformation begins with rewriting the stories we’ve believed about ourselves.Join us as we dive into:Wh...
2025-04-14
12 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Escaping the Productivity Trap—Why Doing Less Can Lead to More Success
We live in a culture that glorifies busyness—where overworking is seen as a badge of honor and productivity is often mistaken for endless hustle. But what if doingmore is actually making youless effective, more exhausted, and further from your goals?In this episode, we’re breaking downthe productivity trap—why constantly chasing efficiency can backfire and how strategic rest, focused effort, and learning to say no can actually help you accomplish more with less stress. You’ll learn:The difference betweenbeing busy andbeing productive (and why we often confuse the two).Why overworking canhurt your progress...
2025-04-07
16 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
The Paradox of Control—Letting Go to Gain More Stability
Have you ever noticed that the harder you try to control something, the more chaotic it becomes? Whether it’s food, relationships, emotions, or life plans, rigid control often leads to frustration, anxiety, and even the very outcomes we were trying to avoid.In this episode, we’re unpackingthe paradox of control—why gripping too tightly actually creates instability and how letting go can bring more peace, resilience, and even better results. You’ll learn:Why our brains crave control (and why it often backfires).How perfectionism, all-or-nothing thinking, and fear of uncertainty keep us stuck.The shif...
2025-03-31
16 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
How to Navigate Eating Out and Still Stick to Your Goals
Eating out doesn’t have to derail your healthy eating goals! In this episode, I’m breaking down practical, no-stress strategies to help you navigate restaurant menus, make smart choices, and enjoy your meals—without guilt or restriction.You’ll learn:✔️ How to spot hidden calories and make simple swaps✔️ The best way to balance protein, fiber, and indulgences✔️ Easy tricks for handling social situations and peer pressure✔️ What to do if you overeat (without the shame spiral!)Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite, celebrating with friends, or just don’t feel like cooking, these tips will help you sta...
2025-03-24
16 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Protein & Fiber & Label Reading: Your Keys to Quicker Weight Loss & Health & How To Do It
If you’ve ever felt constantly hungry, struggled with cravings, or found weight loss frustrating, today’s episode is for you! Protein and fiber are two of the most powerful tools for staying full, reducing cravings, and making weight loss easier—but how do you actually find the right foods?In this episode, I’ll break down:✔️ Why protein and fiber are essential for weight loss (backed by science!)✔️ How to quickly identify high-protein foods using a simple formula✔️ A step-by-step guide to reading nutrition labels so you can make smart choices fast✔️ My go-to high-protein, high-fiber foods that make healthy...
2025-03-17
25 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Quicker Weight Loss: How to Track Calories to Find Your Baseline (and Why It Matters)
Ever feel like you’re eating “right” but not losing weight? The truth is, most of us massively underestimate how much we eat—and that’s where tracking comes in. In this episode, I’m walking you through a simple, two-week method to find your personal calorie baseline so you can finally understand what your body actually needs.I’ll break down:✔️ The science behind calorie tracking and why research shows it works for weight loss✔️ Why online calorie calculators can be wildly inaccurate (and what to do instead)✔️ Step-by-step instructions for tracking without obsession✔️ How hormones like cortisol, thyroid functio...
2025-03-10
21 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
No-Prep, No-Cook Healthy Eating: The Easiest Way to Eat Healthy & Lose Weight Without Cooking
Think meal prep has to be time-consuming and complicated? Think again! In this episode, I’m sharing my No-Prep, No-Cook method—an effortless way to eat healthy without spending hours in the kitchen. You’ll learn exactly what to buy, how to put meals together in minutes, and simple strategies to make healthy eating practically automatic. Whether you’re short on time, don’t like cooking, or just want an easier way to stay on track, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you succeed.Listen now to start eating healthy with zero stress!
2025-03-03
17 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
The Science of Self-Compassion—How to Be Kind Without ‘Letting Yourself Off the Hook’
Does being kind to yourself mean you’re letting yourself off the hook? Many of us believe that self-criticism is the key to discipline and success—but what if that’s actually holding you back? In this episode, we’re diving into thescience of self-compassion and how it can make youmore motivated, resilient, and consistent—not less.You’ll learn:Why self-criticism activates the brain’s threat system and leads to self-sabotage.The three essential components of self-compassion (and what itisn’t).How self-compassion actually fuels growth and accountability.Practical strategies to rewire your self-talk and build motivation...
2025-02-24
15 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Breaking the Shame Cycle: A Guide to Self-Forgiveness
Do you feel stuck in the weight of shame, unable to move forward? In this episode of Weight Loss and Wellness for Real, we explore the shame cycle—how it keeps you trapped in unhealthy patterns—and how self-forgiveness can help you break free. You’ll discover: How the shame cycle works and why it feels so hard to escape. Why self-forgiveness is a powerful tool for growth and healing. Practical strategies like journaling prompts, self-talk techniques, and forgiveness rituals to help you move forward. If you’re ready to release the shame that’s been holdi...
2025-02-17
22 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Unlocking Your Hidden Power: Embracing Your Shadow
This episode explores the hidden aspects of ourselves—the traits and emotions we often suppress or reject—and how embracing them can lead to greater self-awareness, authenticity, and growth. By learning to approach these parts with compassion, we can transform them from sources of shame or fear into strengths that enhance our lives. With clear strategies and real-life examples, this episode provides guidance for understanding, accepting, and integrating the parts of ourselves we’ve kept in the shadows. It’s an opportunity to break free from self-sabotage, build deeper self-love, and unlock untapped potential on the path to whole...
2025-02-10
23 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Motivation: Why Waiting For It Is Holding You Back and What To Do Instead
In this episode, we tackle the common misconception that motivation is something that simply "happens" when we need it most. Instead of waiting for motivation to strike, learn how to create consistent action, even on the days when you don't feel motivated. I’ll share practical strategies to help you build momentum, stay on track, and make progress toward your goals without relying on motivation. If you’re ready to stop waiting and start moving, this episode is for you! My Website: https://www.heatherheynen.com Follow me: IG...
2025-02-03
18 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Uncovering Hidden Self-Sabotage Patterns
In this episode of Weight Loss and Wellness for Real, we’re uncovering the hidden sabotage patterns that may be silently holding you back from achieving your wellness goals. Self-sabotage often shows up in subtle ways, from perfectionism to negative self-talk, and can derail even the best-laid plans. Take a listen as we explore the most common self-sabotaging behaviors and how they keep us stuck. More importantly, I’ll share actionable steps you can start using today to recognize and break these patterns. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re working against yourself, this episode will giv...
2025-01-27
19 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Mind Over Cravings: Tools For Navigating Emotional Eating, Over Eating, and Binge Eating
Do your cravings feel like they’re in the driver’s seat? In this episode, we’re tackling emotional eating head-on. Cravings aren’t just about food—they’re messengers, signaling what your body or emotions truly need. Together, we’ll explore why cravings show up, what they mean, and how to navigate them with compassion and curiosity. You’ll learn practical strategies to pause, decode your cravings, and build a toolbox of non-food comforts. Whether you’re stressed, sad, or just searching for something more, this episode will empower you to face those cravings without guilt or shame. Tune in...
2025-01-20
22 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
The Philosophy of Winter: Embracing Rest, Reflection, and Renewal For Future Growth
Winter isn’t just a season—it’s a state of being. In this episode, we explore the deeper meaning of winter and how its stillness can teach us to rest, reflect, and prepare for growth. Whether you’re navigating the literal cold or experiencing an emotional “winter” in your life, this conversation will help you reframe the season and embrace its quiet wisdom. Join me as we dive into practical strategies for slowing down, honoring your body and mind, and planting seeds for future growth—even when progress feels invisible. Winter is more than the cold; it’s the quiet...
2025-01-13
21 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Decision Fatigue and Health Choices: How to Make Life Easier
Ever feel like you start the day with the best intentions, but by evening, you’re too drained to make healthy choices? That’s decision fatigue—and it’s not about lacking willpower. It’s about how our brains work. In this episode, we explore how decision fatigue quietly sabotages your food, movement, and self-care choices. Learn why making decisions all day wears you out and how you can set yourself up for success by reducing decision overload. I’ll share practical strategies that make healthy living easier—even on your most exhausting days. This episode will h...
2025-01-06
16 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Unlocking the Power of Sleep for Weight Loss & Optimal Mental/Emotional Health
Did you know that your sleep habits could be the missing link in your weight loss journey, in your athletic performance and your optimal mental and emotional health? In this episode of Weight Loss and Wellness for Real, we’re uncovering the science behind sleep and its critical role in shedding those stubborn pounds as well as creating more emotional peace for yourself. We’ll explore how poor sleep disrupts your hormones, ramps up cravings, slows your metabolism, and even sabotages your willpower. More importantly, I will give you practical, easy-to-implement tips to optimize your sleep and supercharge your weig...
2024-12-23
21 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
The Rebel Within: Why We Sabotage Our Own Growth and How to Work Through It
In this episode of Weight Loss and Wellness for Real, we dive into the part of us that resists change—the Rebel. Whether you’re trying to establish healthier eating habits, become more patient with your loved ones, or stay consistent with studying or exercise, there’s often a voice inside that says, “Nope, I’m not doing it anymore.” This Rebel isn’t trying to ruin your progress; it’s actually trying to protect you from discomfort, fear of failure, or feeling overwhelmed. Through the lens of Parts Therapy (Internal Family Systems), we’ll explore why the Rebel shows up...
2024-12-16
17 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Becoming vs. Achieving: The Power of Identity-Based Goals
Are you tired of setting goals only to feel like you’re forcing yourself to stay on track? In this episode, we’re diving into a game-changing approach to personal growth: identity-based goals. Unlike traditional outcome goals, identity-based goals focus on who you want to become, not just what you want to achieve. Join me as we uncover how this powerful shift can help you break free from cycles of frustration and create lasting change. I’ll guide you through practical steps to align your goals with your core values, make choices that truly reflect who you are, and start...
2024-12-09
18 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Dr. Morgan Nolte: Reversing Insulin Resistance For Lasting Health
Did you know that a staggering 88% of adults experience some form of insulin resistance, often without even realizing it? Insulin resistance is a silent contributor to many chronic health conditions, including Alzheimer’s, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. In this episode, we dive deep into why this condition is so pervasive, yet easy to overlook. We’ll explore how small but powerful changes to your diet, lifestyle, and mindset can help reverse insulin resistance, and why the ultimate goal isn’t just weight loss, but true body recomposition and lasting behavior change. Tune in to learn how you can ta...
2024-12-02
50 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Enjoy the Holidays Without Sabotaging Your Health Goals
The holidays are here, and with them come endless celebrations, treats, and the occasional stress about weight gain. But what if you could enjoy the season without feeling like you’re compromising your health goals? In this episode, I’ll share practical strategies to navigate holiday eating—from behavioral tips like using extra holiday food to fuel strength training, to emotional tools for reframing your focus, to mental shifts that help you break free from guilt and all-or-nothing thinking. You’ll also learn the power of creating a written plan for the holidays, so you can approach the seas...
2024-11-25
16 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Creating Sustainable Routines
In this episode of Weight Loss and Wellness for Real, we dive into the art of creating sustainable routines that last. We explore why so many of us struggle to stick with habits—even when we’re motivated—and how to break the cycle of starting strong and fizzling out. Using real-life client examples, I’ll show you how to build routines that actually fit into your life, not work against it. You’ll learn practical strategies like habit stacking, starting small, and setting a minimum baseline to ensure your routines stay consistent, even when life gets busy. Whether you want t...
2024-11-18
17 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Breaking Free from Diet Drama: How to Stop the Cycle of Shame and Overeating
Are you stuck in a cycle of setting rigid diet rules, breaking them, and then feeling guilty or ashamed? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive into what I call "diet drama"—the emotional rollercoaster of guilt, shame, and overeating that comes from setting unrealistic expectations for yourself. I'll share practical strategies for breaking free from the drama, including how to rewrite the stories we tell ourselves, create gentle guidelines instead of rigid rules, and focus on progress, not perfection. Through real-life examples, you’ll learn how to stop the shame spiral and finally build a heal...
2024-11-11
16 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Dr. Nayan Patel on Glutathione: The Master Antioxidant for Wellness and Vitality
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Nayan Patel, renowned pharmacist, wellness expert, and author of The Glutathione Revolution, to explore the critical role of glutathione, the “master antioxidant,” in maintaining health, preventing chronic disease, and even slowing the aging process. Dr. Patel shares insights from over 11 years of clinical research, highlighting how boosting glutathione levels can transform health outcomes, reduce age-related symptoms, and increase energy. We dive into practical tips on how to naturally raise glutathione levels, how stress and lifestyle choices impact its production, and why this antioxidant is essential for long-term vitality. Whether you're looking to p...
2024-11-04
44 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
How To Live In Alignment With Your Values For Optimal Health & Wellbeing
In this episode of Weight Loss and Wellness for Real, we’re diving deep into a topic that goes beyond meal plans and workout schedules—we’re talking about the core of lasting behavior change: your values. Values are the survival system of the soul, guiding your intuition, protecting your integrity, and fueling your inspiration. Join me as we explore how clarifying and living in alignment with your values can make it easier to live the life you truly want. We’ll talk about how understanding your values can help you stick to goals like eating healthier or makin...
2024-10-28
16 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Compartmentalizing vs. Repression – Navigating Emotional Boundaries
In this episode, we dive into the often-confused concepts of compartmentalizing and repression. While both involve setting emotions aside, they have key differences that impact our emotional well-being. We’ll explore how compartmentalization can be a useful tool in certain situations, while repression can lead to deeper emotional struggles. Through relatable metaphors and real-life examples, we’ll discuss when it’s helpful to compartmentalize and when it becomes a problem, the risks of repression, and why processing your emotions is crucial for long-term healing. Tune in to learn practical strategies for managing your emotions and finding balance.
2024-10-21
19 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Dr. Jeff Gross: Stem Cells, Exosomes & The Future Of Healing
Are you curious about cutting-edge alternatives to surgery when it comes to aching joints? How about procedures that can reduce overall inflammation in the body and brain leading to more energy and vitality? This week, we’re exploring the world of regenerative medicine with Dr. Jeffrey Gross, where treatments like platelet-rich plasma (PRP), stem cells & exosomes offer new possibilities for healing and rejuvenation. Whether you're dealing with joint pain, athletic injuries, or simply looking for ways to slow aging and optimize your health, regenerative medicine might be the solution you’ve been waiting for. In t...
2024-10-14
42 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Write It Out, Talk It Out So You Don't Act It Out: The Power Of Processing Emotions
Do you ever find yourself acting on impulse, overeating, or making decisions you later regret when emotions feel overwhelming? In this episode, we explore how writing and talking through your emotions can help prevent destructive behaviors. I’ll share how processing emotions through journaling or conversations can break the cycle of acting out of frustration, anxiety, or stress. Through examples, research, and compassionate guidance, you'll discover how writing it out and talking it out can be powerful tools for emotional release, clarity, and healing. Join me as we dive into practical ways to use these me...
2024-10-07
19 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Emotion Regulation and Overeating: Finding Peace with Food
Are you finding yourself turning to food when emotions run high? In this episode, we’ll uncover the powerful connection between emotional regulation and overeating. Discover how unresolved feelings can trigger cravings and binge eating, and learn practical strategies to break the cycle. With relatable examples and insights, we’ll explore why food becomes a coping mechanism and how you can find peace with eating by addressing the emotions beneath your urges. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the battle between food and feelings, this episode is for you. It’s time to find freedom and heal your relation...
2024-09-30
22 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Dr. Melissa McCreery: Freedom From Overeating
Dr. Melissa McCreery is a psychologist, emotional eating expert, author, host of the Too Much on Her Plate podcast, and the creator of Your Missing Peace, the program that supports smart, busy women in creating freedom from overeating and peace with food. She has helped thousands break cycles with overwhelm, overload, and overeating without feeling deprived, and without depending on ridiculous amounts of willpower. Participants in her signature program lose their cravings and their overeating habits. Dr. McCreery’s approach to helping working mothers, busy professionals, and stressed-out business owners emphasizes leveraging your unique strengths, ditching diet mentality, and usi...
2024-09-23
42 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
The Art Of Trying Hard: How To Fully Commit
Have you ever felt like you’re holding yourself back? Maybe you start strong in a workout, a personal challenge, or even an emotional goal, but something inside you says, “That’s enough,” before you’ve truly given it your all. In this episode, we’re diving deep into what it really means to try hard — to fully commit to the things that stretch you physically, mentally, and emotionally. We’ll explore why our brains stop us short of our true potential and share practical strategies to push through discomfort and unlock new levels of growth. If you’re tired of playing i...
2024-09-16
16 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Pro-Aging vs Anti-Aging: How To Increase Your Vibrancy, Health & Energy
Are you tired of society's obsession with turning back the clock? In this episode we’re flipping the script on aging. Instead of fighting the inevitable, what if we embraced it? Join me as we explore the powerful shift from an anti-aging mindset to a pro-aging perspective, and discover how this can transform your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. We’ll dive into practical tips that you can start implementing today to celebrate aging, rather than fearing it. Whether you're navigating the complexities of midlife, looking to stay active as an aging athlete, or simply seeking a more...
2024-09-09
21 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
How Resiliency Effects Weight, Physical Health, Athletic Performance and How To Create More Of It
Resiliency is often defined as the ability to bounce back from adversity, whether that’s stress, trauma, or life’s inevitable challenges. But resiliency isn't just about having a strong mind; it's also about having a body that can adapt and thrive in the face of physical and emotional stress. My Website: https://www.heatherheynen.com Follow me: IG: @heynencounselingandcoaching FB: Heather Heynen YouTube: Heather Heynen Wellness Link to my Online Course: End Binge Eating, Overeating & Emotional Eating For...
2024-09-02
19 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Dr. Romie Mustaq: Curing The Busy Brain
Dr. Romie Mushtaq Dr. Romie is a board-certified physician who brings together more than two decades of leadership in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness. She is an award-winning speaker working with Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, & global associations. Her brainSHIFT programs improve mental well-being and help to build a culture of wellness. Dr. Romie serves as Chief Wellness Officer for Great Wolf Resorts. Her expertise is featured in the national media, such as NPR, NBC, TED talks, and Forbes. Her first book, "The Busy Brain Cure" published by Harper Collins, released in January 2024. You can learn more at drromie.com or...
2024-08-26
48 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
From FOMO to JOMO: How to make the move for optimal body composition and health
Do you suffer from the Fear Of Missing Out? Does this fear create anxiety for you and maybe even lead you to overeat or over drink to try to ease the suffering? So many of us struggle with this feeling that we are missing out and often turn to excess eating or drinking to numb the difficult feeling momentarily. Take a listen to learn very practical strategies on how to turn your FOMO into JOMO - the Joy Of Missing Out. It really is possible to find freedom and peace in "missing out" and live the life you've been...
2024-08-19
17 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Radical Acceptance For More Peace, Weight Loss & Health
In this episode we're exploring a powerful concept that can transform your mental and physical health: radical acceptance. Specifically, we'll delve into the feelings we resist, what radical acceptance is, why it's beneficial, and how it can support your weight loss and maintenance journey. My Website: https://www.heatherheynen.com Follow me: IG: @heynencounselingandcoaching FB: Heather Heynen YouTube: Heather Heynen Wellness Link to my Online Course: End Binge Eating, Overeating & Emotional Eating For Good mindful-eating-mastery-overcome-binge-eating-over-eating-emotional-eating
2024-08-12
15 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Brooke Simonson: Weight Loss & Nutrition Coach
Brooke Simonson is a Nutrition Coach specializing in evidence-based, sustainable weight loss.Unlike restrictive, one-size-fits-all diets that only provide short-term results, Brooke helps her clients adopt science-backed nutrition & lifestyle habits that work for their unique likes, dislikes, and time constraints so they can lose weight permanently, have high energy throughout the day, feel completely in control of cravings, and stay consistent long-term!Website: thehealthinvestment.com Instagram: instagram.com/thehealthinvestmentTikTok: tiktok.com/@thehealthinvestmentLink to my interview with Brooke: http://thehealthinvestment.com/137My Website: https://www.heatherheynen.com My Website: https://www.heatherheynen.comFollow...
2024-08-05
1h 06
Wellness For Real at Any Age
The Biggest Problem To Sustainable Weight Loss Is Not A Math Problem- It's Adherence To A Way Of Eating Over The Long Term
Most of us are familiar with the basic math of weight loss – it's often boiled down to calories in versus calories out. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, you lose weight. Simple, right? In theory, yes. But in practice, the real hurdle is maintaining a consistent way of eating over months, years, and even a lifetime. Take a listen to learn HOW to create a way of eating that fits your personal lifestyle and likes and puts you into the body you want to live your life in. My Website: https://www.he...
2024-07-29
20 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Embracing Pain With Compassion: A Path To Healing
In this episode we're going to discuss a profound topic—how to approach our pain with compassion. This isn't just about feeling our pain or sitting with it...its a step beyond this. It's about meeting our pain with a caring and loving frame of mind. By doing so, we can prevent ourselves from being overwhelmed, burned out, or hijacked by it. Instead of disconnecting from ourselves, we can foster a deeper connection and promote healing. Take a listen and learn about this transformative approach to see how it can benefit your life. My We...
2024-07-22
15 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Kush Khandelwal: The Ageless Athlete, Managing Injury, Sport & Identity
Kush Khandelwal started a podcast I really enjoy called the Ageless Athlete. He's also a climber so we have some mutual friends. This led me to interview him as he himself has an inspiring story. He also shares some practical knowledge he has learned from the seasoned athletes he interviews who continue to thrive with their sport and their health. We discuss managing injuries, staying motivated for healthy living and the importance of following joy. I have no doubt you will finish listening and feel inspired to move forward towards your own goals and dreams. @agelessathletepodcast youtube.com/@agelessathletepodcast ...
2024-07-15
51 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
How Stress Makes You Gain Weight & What To Do About It
In this episode we're tackling a topic that affects many of us—stress and its impact on weight. How does stress make us weight loss resistant? How can stress make us gain weight even when we eat at a calorie deficit? And more importantly....what can we do about it? We often hear about stress and its negative effects on our health, but did you know that stress can actually make it harder to lose weight? This happens for a few key reasons. In this episode you'll learn the connection between stress, our body weight and what to...
2024-07-08
22 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Why You Will Never Stop Bingeing Until You Eat Enough To Nourish Your Body
In this episode we dive into a topic that affects many of us: binging and overeating. Specifically, we'll explore why you will never stop bingeing until you eat enough first. You will learn how binging is triggered, what a binge looks like, and, most importantly, how you can nourish your body to prevent bingeing and overeating episodes. My Website: https://www.heatherheynen.com Follow me: IG: @heynencounselingandcoaching FB: Heather Heynen YouTube: Heather Heynen Wellness Link to my Online Course: End Binge Eating, Overeating & Emotional Eating For Good mindful-eating-mastery-overcome-binge-eating-over-eating-emotional-eating Link to my Online Course: Natural Appetite Regulation: Actionable & Simple Strategies...
2024-07-01
19 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Susan Birch: Optimizing Metabolism At Any Age
Susan Birch is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. She began studying exercise and nutrition science in 1986, and soon realized she’d found her passion. She is incredibly accomplished in degrees and diplomas and experience with clients! Susan has a family history of type two diabetes, heart disease and the genes for Alzheimer’s Disease. She loved learning how to use nutrition, exercise and lifestyle to mitigate these and other disease risks. She began sharing this knowledge and her clients nicknamed her the Health Detective, because she focuses on finding the root cause of her clients’ health problems and working out so...
2024-06-24
49 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Integration For Weight Loss, Health & Wellbeing
So, what exactly is integration? In the context of therapy, integration refers to the process of bringing together different aspects of oneself into a cohesive, harmonious whole. It’s about uniting those fragmented parts of our identity, experiences, and emotions that might have been pushed aside or compartmentalized due to trauma, stress, or other life events. Integration is crucial because it promotes a sense of wholeness and self-acceptance. When we integrate, we enhance our emotional resilience and psychological well-being, enabling us to navigate life’s challenges with greater stability and inner peace. This also means a greater ability to do t...
2024-06-17
20 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Blood Flow Restriction Training: What It is and is it for you?
In this episode we're delving into an exciting and scientifically-backed topic that's gaining traction in the fitness world – Blood Flow Restriction Training. Specifically, we'll be exploring its benefits for adults aged 40 and beyond. As we age, maintaining and building muscle becomes increasingly important for overall health and vitality. So, let's uncover the science behind this innovative training method and how it can be a game-changer for those in their 40s and beyond. https://heatherheynen.com Follow me: @heynencounselingandcoaching & @peakproteinrecipes Link to my Online Course: End Binge Eating, Overeating & Emotional Eating For Good https://heather-heynen-s-school.teachable.com/p/mindful-eating-mastery-overcome-binge-eating-over-eating-emotional-eating Link to my...
2024-06-10
17 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Dr. Kathy Campbell - Obesity: The Modern Famine
Dr. Kathy M. Campbell has been a community pharmacist in Oklahoma for over 30 years. Her popular TEDx University of Tulsa talk, "Obesity: The Modern Famine," highlights her innovative approach to community health, combining medical insight with personal health experiences in overcoming obesity. DrKathy Health, LLC offers consultations, seminars and education, exploring foundational and holistic health approaches. Her innovative approach to pharmacy includes holistic health practices and meaningful patient interactions. Find all her info and book at: http://www.drkathysays.com/ My Website: https://www.heatherheynen.com Follow me: IG: @heynencounselingandcoaching FB: Heather Heynen YouTube: Heather Heynen Wellness Link to my Onlin...
2024-06-03
45 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Appetite Regulation Strategies and Techniques vs. GLP-1 Drugs
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of appetite regulation and uncover strategies that can help you manage your hunger and achieve your weight loss goals (and sustain the loss) naturally. We'll explore the glycemic index as well as the power of food combining and food timing for regulating your appetite and reducing cravings and urges. This episode is packed with practical tips and actionable advice, making these strategies as effective as any weight loss drug but entirely achievable in your daily life. Tune in to learn how these simple yet powerful...
2024-05-27
23 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Risa Groux: Optimizing Thyroid, Digestion & Hormones From A Functional Nutrition Lens
RISA GROUX, CN is a Functional Nutritionist and Certified Autoimmune Coach in private practice. She works with a wide array of clients from professional athletes, adults, and kids to the Biggest Loser from season four. Risa works with issues like diabetes, autoimmune disease, cancer, digestion, thyroid, and hormone imbalances, to name a few. Risa firmly believes that the body can heal itself with whole foods we obtain from the earth and sees living proof of that in her office each day. She looks at root causes using functional nutrition guidelines and knows that weight loss is a side effect of w...
2024-05-20
41 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Simplifying Meal Prep For Sustainable Weight Loss & Health
In this episode we're diving deep into the world of meal prep and uncovering strategies to overcome common barriers that may be holding you back from achieving your health and wellness goals. We take a walk through the challenges of meal prep, from time constraints to lack of planning, and I offer practical tips and solutions to make meal prep a seamless part of your routine. Discover how to shift your mindset about meal prep, embrace simplicity in your cooking, and carve out dedicated time for planning and preparation. With relatable examples and actionable advice, this episode will empower you...
2024-05-13
18 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Rewriting Our Stories To Change Our Behaviors For Good
In this episode we explore the transformative power of narrative therapy. We will delve into the profound insights of narrative therapy, revealing how the stories we tell ourselves shape our reality and influence our behaviors and outcomes. You will learn how to challenge limiting beliefs and reframe your narratives and stories to create new possibilities and behaviors for yourself. Discover how personal experiences, both past and present, can be reinterpreted to foster growth, resilience, self-empowerment and behavior change. From overcoming self-doubt to embracing self-worth, this episode offers practical strategies for rewriting our stories and reclaiming agency over our lives. Come...
2024-05-06
16 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Dr. Jade Teta: Mindset, Muscle, Metabolism
On today’s show, I talk with Dr. Jade Teta about all aspects of health - from stress management to metabolism to hormones to the best exercise for you. Dr. Jade has worked in-person with over 10,000 clients. As a result, he’s become an expert in metabolism, hormones and weight loss. He has a ton of published books, a podcast called next level human and many other aspects to his business and what he puts out into the world. He has a unique depth of experience, is a great teacher and is just all around a great human. Take a list...
2024-04-29
56 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Boundaries: How To Use Them Correctly To Create Healthy Relationships with Others, Yourself, & Food
Boundaries: this word is getting thrown around a lot on social media and all the pop-psychology influencers seem to be shouting about boundaries from the roof tops! But what really are true, healthy boundaries and how do we use and make appropriate boundaries to really create freedom for ourselves and to increase our emotional and mental wellness?? And for those of you listening working on losing weight and/or keeping weight off or wanting to optimize your health, learning to set appropriate boundaries for yourself is really key for sustainable weight loss and keeping sustainable healthy habits going. Take a...
2024-04-22
26 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Matt Dolan: Strength Training, Nutrition and Mindset
Matt Dolan is owner and seasoned trainer along with his wife Stephanie Eggink at Forged Strength Gym. We sit down to discuss strength training as we age, optimizing nutrition and also mindset. Take a listen to learn how to begin a strength training program and how to keep a routine going. Get inspired to live out your years functioning optimally and living your best life! IG: @matt_forgedstrength https://www.instagram.com/matt_forgedstrength?igsh=dHllN3Z1eGhjNmVt FB: Matt Dolan Forged Strength My Website: https://heatherheynen.com Follow me: IG: @heynencounselingandcoaching FB: Heather Heynen YouTube: Heather Heynen Wellness Link to my Onlin...
2024-04-15
59 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Deprivation-Driven Overeating & Bingeing & How To Stop It
In this episode I talk about the relationship between deprivation and desire. This relationship is most often what starts the cycle of overeating, bingeing, yo yo dieting, & regaining weight you’ve already lost. It is really important to understand this relationship and how to manage it so you can stay out of overeating/bingeing/yo yo dieting cycles and keep on the path to “normal” eating patterns, sustained weight loss (if that’s your goal) and ultimately freedom from food and body thoughts and the ability to move on to other things in your life. https://heatherheynen.com Follow me: @heynenco...
2024-04-08
18 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Inspired Action vs Action From Punishment: How To Make Permanent Behavior Change
In this episode I discuss the nuances of behavior change. We talk about inspired action versus action driven by punishment, particularly in the context of dieting, overcoming overeating, and the pursuit of transformative lifestyle changes. https://heatherheynen.com Follow me: @heynencounselingandcoaching & @peakproteinrecipes Link to my Online Course: End Binge Eating, Overeating & Emotional Eating For Good https://heather-heynen-s-school.teachable.com/p/mindful-eating-mastery-overcome-binge-eating-over-eating-emotional-eating Link to my Online Course: When You’re Ready To Stop The Weight Loss Medication: A Comprehensive Guide To Natural Weight Maintenance & Mastery http://heather-heynen-s-school.teachable.com/p/weight-maintenance-mastery-exactly-how-to-keep-the-weight-off-after-drug-based-weight-loss Link to my ebook High Protein, Easy Recipes: https://heather-heynen-s-school.te...
2024-04-01
15 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Eric Edmeades: The Evolution Gap, Core Diet Principals, Living With The Hazda Tribe, & 3 Practical Strategies You Can Start Today To Create Optimal Lasting Health
Eric Edmeades, a globally recognized keynote speaker, prolific entrepreneur, and recognized authority in health, practical psychology, and behavioral transformation, has made significant strides in the health and wellness industry. His revolutionary program, WILDFIT®, has positively transformed the lives of over a hundred thousand individuals across more than 130 countries, underscoring his innovative and impactful approach to health. Edmeades is in the process of releasing a new book titled, “Post Diabetic” as well as his forthcoming book, "The Evolution Gap: A Survival Guide for Modern Civilization". This enlightening work explores the growing disconnect between our slow-moving biolo...
2024-03-25
1h 11
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Second Coaching Session With Stacie
This is the second coaching call with Stacie. If you have not listened to the first coaching call, please go back 10 episodes to episode number 162 and listen to that one first. In this episode we talk about starting the AIP diet, how to make following a specific diet for medical purposes easier, and how to get back on track after sickness. There is so much to be learned from listening in to a coaching session with a real client and coach. I hope you find this episode valuable to make changes within your own life. https://heatherheynen.com Follow me...
2024-03-18
47 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Eric Hörst: How To Optimize Aging & Physical Performance Through Nutrition, Supplementation & Training
Eric Hörst is a world famous climber & trainer, researcher and internationally renowned author of 8 books which have sold more than 300,000 copies world wide. He’s been a pro-coach for decades, founder of Physivantage Nutrition, and hosts the podcast Training For Climbing. In this episode we discuss how to optimize aging and athletic performance through nutrition, supplementation and training. We dive deep into the research behind optimal protein amounts, protein timing, supplementation and optimizing training as we age. Whether you’re a climber or not...
2024-03-11
1h 12
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Changing Your Circumstances To Change Overeating Behaviors
Do you ever think that if things in your life were different then you wouldn’t binge like you do or you wouldn’t overeat like you do? We tend to blame the people in our lives, our jobs, our financial situation, the food, and so many other things. But what if what’s going on around you didn’t matter at all? Take a listen to learn how to change your overeating behaviors through your circumstances. https://heatherheynen.com Follow me: @heynencounselingandcoaching & @peakproteinrecipes Link to my Online Course: End Binge Eating, Overeating & Emotional Eating For Good https://heather-heynen-s-school.teachable.com/p/mi...
2024-03-04
18 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Jenn Trepeck: Willpower, Intensity & Consistency
Jenn Trepeck has been described as a "force of nature" in the wellness space, recognized as one of Podcast Magazine’s 40 under 40, and nominated for the 2022 International Women’s Podcast Award for Visionary Leadership. She is an Optimal Health Coach, Podcaster, and Business Consultant. Jenn grew up the skinny one in a family of dieters until that ended. And so began her weight management saga. Ultimately, Jenn learned the nutrition education we’re all supposed to know but no one ever taught us. This completely changed her life and allowed her to say she “kicked her food issues.” From then, Jenn set o...
2024-02-26
47 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Chaotic Eating: How To End It For Good
Do you find yourself eating whatever whenever, often without even realizing what you've consumed? Is your eating schedule all over the place? Chaotic Eating often leads to health issues, difficulty losing or maintaining weight, and can also contribute to issues with our mood. Take a listen on how to shift out of chaotic eating for good so you can experience the benefits of "normal" eating, feeling good in your body and having the energy levels that are optimal to live your day to day life. https://www.heatherheynen.com/ Follow me: @heynencounselingandcoaching & @peakproteinrecipes Link to my Online Course: End Binge...
2024-02-19
15 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Circadian Rhythm Strategies For More Energy, Lessened Depressive Symptoms (S.A.D.) & Weight Loss
The winter season can find many of us in a bit (or a lot) of a lower mood, lower energy, and more negative thinking patterns. Some of us are even affected by SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder where we experience depressive symptoms. By focusing on optimizing our circadian rhythm we can decrease symptoms of SAD, increase our mood and energy and even drop a few pounds. Take a listen to learn how. https://heatherheynen.com Follow me: @heynencounselingandcoaching & @peakproteinrecipes Link to my Online Course: End Binge Eating, Overeating & Emotional Eating For Good https://heather-heynen-s-school.teachable.com/p/mindful-eating-mastery-overcome-binge-eating-over-eating-emotional-eating Link to...
2024-02-12
27 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Processing Emotions: How To Do It For Weight Loss, Better Health, Better Relationships & More Peace In Life
WHY do we want to learn how to process our feelings and HOW do we process our feelings? I'm sure you've heard the buzz words thrown around in the mental and emotional health world that you need to process your feelings. And yes, we do. But we never teach anyone HOW to actually process our feelings. So in this episode we are going to dive deep into the WHY we want to process our feelings (the incredible benefit to our lives and bodies) as well as HOW to process our feelings. https://heatherheynen.com Follow me: @heynencounselingandcoaching & @peakproteinrecipes Link to...
2024-02-05
29 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Bethany McKenzie: Writer & Producer of The Diabetes Solution (and so much more!)
Bethany McKenzie sits down to talk with me about her work as a mom on a mission to tell the story of how she manages her son’s Type 1 Diabetes through diet and lifestyle, in spite of resistance from the current standard of care. We discuss the problems with the current standard of care, how diet and lifestyle can change so much in our lives (including illness), the importance of protein & how she changed her family’s diet in one fell swoop. You will leave this conversation feeling inspired to make the changes you’ve been contemplating making. Bethany McKenzie: https...
2024-01-29
53 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
How To Stop Overeating & Bingeing ASAP
It's safe to say that most individuals grappling with overeating or binge eating really want to put a stop to it immediately. This issue is undeniably challenging and carries detrimental consequences for your life, leaving you feeling dissatisfied and frustrated when you repeatedly engage in behavior you're determined to quit. How many times did I promise myself I would stop only to binge the next day or even the next hour. And I hear this all the time from my clients. Take a listen to learn the paradox of stopping overeating & bingeing as quickly as possible. https://heatherheynen.com Follow...
2024-01-22
15 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Why Liking Yourself Leads to Weight Loss & How To Do It
These days this idea of “love yourself” is all over the place but have you ever had someone really explain to you WHY you want to love yourself?! I mean it feels good, obviously, and as humans we like to feel good. But there’s more to it than that. In this episode I explain the link between liking or loving yourself and weight loss as well as how to do it. https://heatherheynen.com Follow me: @heynencounselingandcoaching & @peakproteinrecipes Link to my Online Course: End Binge Eating, Overeating & Emotional Eating For Good https://heather-heynen-s-school.teachable.com/p/mindful-eating-mastery-overcome-binge-eating-over-eating-emotional-eating Link to my Onl...
2024-01-15
15 min
Wellness For Real at Any Age
Coaching Session With Stacie: How To Stop Eating At Enough, Implementing Exercise The Easy Way &More
In this live-recorded coaching session my client and I work through stopping eating at enough during social situations, how to stop the restrict/overeat cycle & how to implement exercise the easy way. Take a listen to learn skills and thought work that you can begin to implement today and get you closer to your goals. https://heatherheynen.com Follow me: @heynencounselingandcoaching & @peakproteinrecipes Link to my Online Course: End Binge Eating, Overeating & Emotional Eating For Good https://heather-heynen-s-school.teachable.com/p/mindful-eating-mastery-overcome-binge-eating-over-eating-emotional-eating Link to my ebook High Protein, Easy Recipes: https://heather-heynen-s-school.teachable.com/p/my-downloadable-526153 Please support this show’s sp...
2024-01-08
55 min
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen
What To Eat For Weight Loss and Optimal Health
Learn what foods to eat during your eating window to optimize weight loss and health. Learn how to make small, doable changes to your food choices that will increase rate of weight loss, make it sustainable, create more energy levels and more stable moods. I give very practical behavioral strategies you can take away and begin to implement immediately. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-heynen/support
2021-11-30
36 min
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen
How To Lose Weight & Optimize Health By Managing Your Blood Sugar
This is all things blood sugar related… how it effects our weight, our health, our brain. Learn ideas for managing it so you can optimize your health and weight. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-heynen/support
2021-11-23
53 min
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen
Handling The Holidays
Learn how to stay on track with your Intermittent Fasting, Time Restricted Eating schedule and/or healthy eating habits through the next 2 months of the Holiday season. Most of us with any food/weight/body issues tend to struggle this time of year due to the availability of more foods, sometimes more social gatherings, being out of routine more, more celebrating… Learn practical behavioral and thought-work strategies to stay on track and maintain your weight and healthy habits. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-heynen/support
2021-11-16
28 min
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen
Why Overly Restrictive Diets Fail & How To Lose Weight Without Over-Restriction
Learn why over-restriction will ALWAYS fail when it comes to weight loss and often creates other health issues. Learn ways to stay away from the dieting trap that leads to re-weight gain, psychological issues, & other health issues like thyroid, hormone disregulations, etc. I give you practical strategies to make sure you are creating a sustainable way to lose weight and keep it off for life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-heynen/support
2021-11-09
47 min
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen
Meal Frequency And Body Composition
If you've been on the weight loss journey or weight maintenance journey you will often be tracking, eating breakfast, mid morning snack, shake after the gym, lunch, mid-afternoon snack, dinner, before bed snack… This is how I ate forever trying to lose weight and optimize body composition. But does it work? Is it the best way? If IF better? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-heynen/support
2021-11-02
28 min
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen
Undoing Diet Mentality
Diet mentality is usually found in people who have dieted multiple times in their lives. If you’ve been a yo-yo dieter or feel like you’ve been dieting off and on your whole life, you most likely carry around diet mentality (often without even knowing it!) Diet mentality is a problem as it is the cause of overeating, regaining weight that has been previously lost and keeps you bound to constant thoughts of food, body & weight. Learn how, for many people, implementing IF can start to unwind diet mentality and create more food and body freedom and peace. --- Supp...
2021-10-26
28 min
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen
How To Boost Your Metabolism
Does Intermittent Fasting decrease your metabolism? Learn the facts about fasting and metabolism as well as practical strategies you can use to boost your metabolism, lose the weight for good & boost your energy levels. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-heynen/support
2021-10-19
33 min
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen
How To Navigate Food Pushers & Social Pressure When Intermittent Fasting
Social pressure around food can feel really uncomfortable. If you are trying to stick to a particular IF schedule but your partner orders pizza at 10pm on a Friday night, are you going to keep fasting? Or when you head to the office and there is a fresh box of donuts for breakfast (you usually skip breakfast) but everyone is there waiting for you to indulge just like they are… will you join in? Listen to this episode to learn ways to navigate through these issues as well as other common social issues around fasting and food. --- Support this po...
2021-10-12
27 min
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen
Flexible Fasting: The Best Fasting Protocol To Fit Your Goals
Learn about Flexible Fasting and how to utilize the best fasting protocol to fit your specific goals for weight loss, optimizing health and/or maximizing energy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-heynen/support
2021-10-05
31 min
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen
Intermittent Fasting’s Relationship With Stress, Cortisol, Insulin Resistance & Sensitivity
Learn about IF and how it influences stress and cortisol as well as insulin sensitivity. Learn best practices to try for you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-heynen/support
2021-09-28
29 min
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen
Still Not Losing Weight Or Stalled Out With Intermittent Fasting? Here’s How To Solve It
If you’ve been intermittent fasting but you’re still not losing weight or you’ve plateaued, take a listen to learn what to do to solve this issue. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-heynen/support
2021-09-21
31 min
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen
What To Do If You Eat In Your Fasting Window
It happens to all of us….eating within our fasting window. Learn what to do if it happens and also practical behavioral and thought-work strategies you can implement to prevent it from happening in the first place. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-heynen/support
2021-09-14
25 min
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen
Intermittent Fasting and Exercise: Should You Exercise While Fasted? What Type of Exercise Is Best?
Incorporating exercising with intermittent fasting is going to depend on many different factors. Different versions of Intermittent Fasting lend themselves to different types of exercising. All these factors will contribute to how you feel during exercise as well as how beneficial the exercise will be for you. Learn what type of exercise and when to exercise will work best for your own personal goals, whether performance-based or fat-loss based. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-heynen/support
2021-09-07
27 min
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen
How To Create An Effortless Relationship With Food Through Automatic Appetite Correction
Learn what appetite correction is and how it creates an effortless relationship with food, weight loss & health. Learn what to do to create automatic appetite correction for yourself. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heather-heynen/support
2021-08-31
24 min
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen
Restriction Issues, The Mental & Emotional Benefits of IF and More
Take a listen to learn about dealing with restriction mentality in IF as well as the mental and emotional benefits of IF. Learn how it can help stabilize your mood and bring you peace with food. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-heynen/support
2021-08-24
20 min
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen
Electrolytes: Do You Need To Be Using Them? Can They Help With Fasting?
Water & electrolytes are essential to our bodies. Electrolytes are needed for cells to function properly, to do their jobs. Learn about the symptoms of low electrolytes, how they might help support your fast, & how to incorporate them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-heynen/support
2021-08-17
21 min
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen
All Things Carbs: Should You Be High-Carb? Low-Carb? What Kind Of Carbs?
Take a listen to learn about all things carbs…Should you eat them? If so, what kinds? How many? Learn about carb-loading, carb cycling & how to use these methods. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-heynen/support
2021-08-10
28 min
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen
Setting Up Your Environment For Success With IF, Epigentics, Trigger Foods & More
Stimulus control is one of the big keys in losing weight as well as creating a healthier relationship with food. It also influences how “easy” or “hard” fasting can feel. Our environment contains specific unique triggers for each of us. Setting our environments up in specific ways can help the fasting part start to feel more effortless as we build our fasting-muscle. Take a listen to learn how. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-heynen/support
2021-08-03
29 min
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen
True Fasting, What’s The Best Food To Open Your Eating Window With & More
Take listen to learn the benefits of “true fasting” or “clean fasting” during your fasting window. We also talk about what foods might be most beneficial to open your eating window with. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-heynen/support
2021-07-20
27 min
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen
Measuring Ketones & What To Eat During The Eating Window
Answers and discussion on questions around measuring ketones and what to eat during the eating window. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-heynen/support
2021-07-19
22 min
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen
Tips & Tricks To Make The Transition To Intermittent Fasting Easier
Learn mindset strategies as well as practical behaviors strategies to make transitioning to Intermittent Fasting easier! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-heynen/support
2021-07-19
26 min
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen
My Personal Journey With Intermittent Fasting and How Learning To Be Flexible Creates Weight Loss
Learn how I used different IF methods at different times in my life for weight loss and health. Learn how being flexible improves weight loss results and optimizes our health & well-being.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heather-heynen/support
2021-07-19
24 min
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen
Intermittent Fasting Questions Answered: What Is Intermittent Fasting Exactly?
A short intro to what exactly Intermittent Fasting is and some of the different types used for weight loss & health. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-heynen/support
2021-07-19
17 min
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen
Flexible Fasting With Heather Heynen (Trailer)
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2021-07-18
00 min