Shows
Health and Wellness TrailblazersIt’s Time to Become You—Midlife Wellness that Lasts With Heike YatesWelcome to the Health & Wellness Trailblazers Podcast! In today’s episode, we’ll talk about ways people in midlife can reclaim their strength, confidence, and energy through sustainable fitness, nutrition, and mindset.Heike Yates is a Midlife Fitness Expert, Speaker, and Creator of the SPARK Framework, helping women in midlife become fully themselves—strong, energized, and confident. With over 35 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and mindset coaching, she helps women break free from what has been holding them back and create simple, sustainable habits that fit their real lives....2025-07-2819 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence236. Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship with Confidence / Marta Spirk What happens when life throws you a curveball you never saw coming, like becoming a mom to triplets? For Marta Spirk, it wasn’t the end of her identity. It was the beginning of something powerful. In Episode 236: Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship with Confidence, Marta shares how navigating life with three newborns became the catalyst for her business journey and how she now helps other women do the same. Marta is a business coach, TEDx speaker, and author of The Empowered Woman: The Ultimate Roadmap to Business Success. In this episode, she opens up about the reality of...2025-05-0132 min
THE EMPOWERED WOMAN, Storytelling, Speaking, Brand Awareness, Business Growth, Marketing, SalesThriving in Midlife: Fitness, Mindset, and Self-Care with Heike YatesJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Heike Yates, a fitness entrepreneur and passionate advocate for women in midlife. Originally from Germany, Heike's journey is a testament to resilience and self-discovery, as she navigated through various stages of her life, from motherhood in her 20s to becoming an aerobics teacher and bodybuilder in her 30s. Heike shares how her love for fitness, nutrition, and mindset has been the backbone of her personal and professional evolution, ultimately empowering her to thrive in midlife. Her story underscores the importance of self-care and its role in maintaining health, family, and personal well-being...2025-02-2023 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence228. Building a Business That Aligns with Your Purpose / Shannon RussellHas your 9-5 lost its spark? If what once excited you now feels like a grind, it might be time for a change. Shannon Russell, CEO of Second Act Success, joins me to share her journey and expert advice on transitioning to a career that aligns with your purpose and brings fulfillment. After a successful career in TV production, Shannon pivoted to entrepreneurship to gain freedom and flexibility. Through self-reflection, she identified her values—family time and creating meaningful work—and built a business on her own terms. Key Lessons from Shannon: Overcome Self-Doubt: Your...2025-01-0926 min
Toxic TangentsIntro to Pilates with Heike YatesDetoxing from toxic chemicals and eating whole foods is a significant way to improve your health. However, to achieve optimal health, you need to exercise. There are many ways to move your body, and there is an exercise routine there for everyone, even those who don’t love working out.
That’s why we’re so excited to chat about pilates with today’s guest Heike Yates. She is the founder of Pursue Your Spark, where Heike is a pilates, strength, and fasting coach who helps empty-nester moms over 50 reclaim their health and strength and rede...2024-11-2133 min
Random and Wonderful: Conversations about Travel Anxiety, Wellness, and Mindset ShiftsFinding Your Spark and Embracing Adventure with Heike YatesSummary:In this episode of The Random and Wonderful, Grace Simmons chats with Heike Yates, a wellness coach and passionate traveler. Heike shares insights from her journey to "Pursue Your Spark," a movement dedicated to helping women rediscover themselves at every stage of midlife. From managing work-life balance to integrating wellness into everyday life, Heike dives into the importance of self-discovery and staying active. She also shares memorable travel stories, like her “6 for 60” adventure in Hawaii, and offers advice for cultivating a joyful, balanced life.Guest Bio:Heike Yates is a Midlife Health and...2024-11-1231 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence223. Why You Need To Change Your Workout After 40 Ever struggle with something as simple as putting on socks or lifting a bag of groceries and think, "Is this what getting older feels like?" You're not alone. We tackle these common frustrations head-on in Podcast Episode 223: Why You Need to Change Your Workout After 40. Picture this: you're battling your socks every morning, hopping around on one foot, maybe even taking a tumble. It could be a more graceful way to start your day. But what if I told you there's a type of exercise that can make these everyday tasks easier, boost your strength, and keep...2024-10-3133 min
Living to 100 ClubHow to Empower Midlife Health: A Conversation with Heike YatesIn this episode of the Living to 100 Club podcast, Dr. Joe Casciani welcomes Heike Yates, founder of Pursue Your Spark and a leading expert in fitness and wellness for women in midlife. The focus is on how to empower health for women in midlife. Heike shares her philosophy on embracing a healthy lifestyle through strength training, Pilates, and intermittent fasting. With over 30 years of experience, our guest's approach is all about empowering women to take control of their health, regardless of age.
The conversation delves into Heike's personal training methods. These focus on individual needs and small group classes that...2024-10-3043 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence222. Stop Settling for 'Fine'—Fight Cancer Now/ft. Deb Krier Cancer doesn't wait, nor should you. Whether you're facing cancer yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode with Deb Krier will give you the tools and mindset to take action today. Don’t settle—fight back now. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and today's episode, 'Stop Settling for 'Fine'—Fight Cancer Now,' is a must-listen. Deb Krier is an entrepreneur, cancer advocate, and the visionary behind tryingnottodie.LIVE. Diagnosed with Stage 4 triple-positive breast cancer in 2015 and thyroid cancer in 2023, Deb has transformed her challenges into a mission to help others. Deb shares how to...2024-10-1737 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence220. What Your Midlife Insomnia Is Trying to Tell You/ft. Martha Lewis Struggling with insomnia in midlife? It might be trying to tell you something important. In “What Your Midlife Insomnia Is Trying to Tell You,” we explore how sleep patterns change as we age and the unexpected reasons behind restless nights. Our expert guest, Martha Lewis, founder of The Sleep Detective, shares how mastering your sleep routine can be life-changing. Her journey started with her son Parker's sleep troubles, leading her to help others find their way to restful nights. Tune in to learn how you can finally get the sleep you deserve. M...2024-09-1946 min
The Mindful Evolution PodcastPursuing Your Spark: Mindfulness As A Bridge To An Empowered Life w/ Heike YatesEpisode 18
In this episode of the Mindful Evolution Podcast, Leah Drew dives deep with Heike Yates, a fitness, nutrition, and mindset coach. They explore holistic health approaches, the importance of integrating the mind and body, and the transformative power of movement and breath. Heike shares her personal journey with fitness and how she helps others embrace a more mindful way of living to reach their health & life goals. We discuss the significance of kindness, self-acceptance, and slowing down to foster a more mindful approach to the way we live, heal & evolve.
2024-07-3156 min
What Are You Made Of?Igniting Midlife Transformation: Heike Yates on Pursuing Your SparkHeike Yates, a renowned midlife health and fitness expert, founder of Pursue Your Spark and host of a popular podcast, brings over 35 years of experience in the fitness industry. She shares how her journey began with the birth of her first son, when she faced postpartum weight challenges and a lack of fitness knowledge. Discovering organized exercise classes not only helped her physically but also provided a crucial sense of community.
Heike emphasizes the transformative power of community in fitness. For many, especially stay-at-home moms, the support from a group can be as significant...2024-07-2633 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence218. Organize And Simplify Your Midlife/ft. Janet M. Tailor Ready to declutter your midlife? Join us as we chat with Janet M. Taylor, the "Clutter Free Queen," who has been transforming lives since 1994. Discover practical strategies and emotional insights to simplify and organize your daily life. This episode, "Organize and Simplify Your Midlife," is packed with expert tips to bring harmony and peace to your home and mind Janet M. Taylor, who pioneered her path with Totally Organized, LLC in 1994, brings more than just her title, she brings a lifetime of transforming chaos into harmony. Her journey from the Rachael Ray Show to speaking engagements at...2024-07-2540 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence215. 5 Transformative Habits for Midlife Mastery Are you ready to turn midlife from a challenge into your greatest opportunity? Today on '5 Transformative Habits for Midlife Mastery,' we’re shedding old labels and forging new paths! Let’s explore how the simple choices we make every day can lead to profound transformations in the prime of our lives. Habits often boxed into 'good' or 'bad' categories are about alignment. How well do your daily routines mesh with your life goals and values? We explore this question deeply, shedding light on the power of conscious decision-making in crafting a fulfilling midlife. 2024-06-1350 min
Second Act Success Podcast: Business Coaching, Career Transitions, & Entrepreneurship Advice for WomenFrom Foreign Service to Fitness: Heike Yates’ Inspiring Midlife Transformation | Ep #145From Foreign Service to Fitness: Heike Yates’ Inspiring Midlife Transformation | Ep #145In this captivating episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell sits down with Heike Yates, a dynamic midlife fitness coach with over 35 years of experience. Heike shares her extraordinary journey from her early dreams in Germany to moving to the United States and building a successful career in the fitness industry. Discover how Heike transitioned from working for the Foreign Service in Washington, D.C., to becoming a personal trainer, bodybuilder, and the founder of her own fitness empire, Pursue Your Spark. He...2024-05-2840 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence213. Redefining Bone Health In Midlife Welcome to your action plan to combat osteoporosis, which you can manage with the right strategies. This episode shifts our focus from shock and worry to empowerment through proactive prevention. We discuss the importance of early screening, especially for those at increased risk due to factors like early menopause or a family history of osteoporosis. It's crucial to start these screenings as early as age 65 or even earlier for those at higher risk. Redefining Bone Health In Midlife transforms fear into action and takes charge of your bone health today. Osteoporosis, often called the silent...2024-05-1634 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence209. 3 Ways To Breaking The 'All-or-Nothing' Cycle We're diving deep into the concept of reframing health goals, directly addressing the 'All-or-Nothing' cycle that can hinder our progress. This episode is an invitation to those seeking to break free from this restrictive mindset, offering a fresh, flexible, and joy-driven approach to health and fitness. It's designed for anyone whose fitness journey has been disrupted by life's unpredictable nature, showing that it's possible to adapt and thrive amidst these challenges. Our main focus is on the transformative power of reframing health goals. We discuss how adapting our fitness and health objectives to match our evolving lives...2024-03-2153 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence208. Declutter Your Midlife And Make Room For Joy/ft. Tracy McCubbin We're opening the doors to a world where joy isn't just a feeling but a space we live in. We're talking decluttering with the queen of clean, Tracy McCubbin. Imagine your home, but with breathing room, where every nook cradles peace instead of piled-up papers. That's where Tracy takes us, transforming cluttered caves into serene sanctuaries. So, let's declutter your midlife and make room for you! Tracy's not just any tidying guru; she's a story of transformation. Growing up amidst clutter, she saw first-hand how possessions can overshadow life's true treasures. Her journey from Hollywood's glitzy chaos...2024-03-0751 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence207. 6 Ways To Redefine Courage In Midlife Courage in midlife isn't about grand, sweeping gestures. Instead, it can be found in the everyday acts of bravery that lead to significant changes in life. In today's episode, '6 Ways To Redefine Courage In Midlife,' we dive into offering insights and practical tips for women in this vibrant life stage. We debunk common misconceptions about courage. It isn't about quick fixes or dramatic overhauls but involves steady, sustainable shifts in lifestyle habits. Embracing expert advice and focusing on personal journeys instead of comparing with others is critical. We highlight that true courage resides i...2024-02-2232 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence206. Finding Love After 40 In The Digital Age/ft. Hoyt Prisock Our guest, Hoyt Prisock, the innovative creator behind a successful online speed dating platform, launched with Match.com nearly two decades ago. Hoyt, who found himself navigating the online dating world after a long marriage, has since become a seasoned voice in this arena, offering unique insights through his podcast, 'Behind the Swipe.' Hoyt shared his perspective on how the dynamics of online dating differ substantially for individuals in midlife compared to younger generations. He provided thoughtful commentary on the unique mindset challenges encountered by men and women re-entering the dating scene later in life, emphasizing...2024-02-0838 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence204. 5 Pillars To A Fulfilled Midlife/ft. Bernie Borges We begin an insightful journey into the essence of a fulfilled midlife. Heike chats with Bernie Borges, a seasoned B2B expert and podcast enthusiast, about the nuances of midlife fulfillment. Bernie, originally from New York City and now thriving in Tampa Bay, brings his rich experience from his successful 36-year marriage and his podcasting ventures, including the 'Midlife Fulfilled' Podcast. This episode centers around the concept of a fulfilled midlife, examining the 5 Pillars: Health, Fitness, Career, Relationships, and Legacy. Bernie and Heike challenge listeners to introspect their fulfillment levels in these critical life areas. Bernie's insights...2024-01-1136 min
Fit Strong Women Over 50Midlife Mindset and Wellness with Heike YatesIn episode 146, Jill and Chris talk with Heike Yates, a Midlife Mindset and Fitness Coach, a powerhouse in fitness, nutrition, and mindset with over 35 years of expertise. She breaks down the complexities of midlife wellness into simple, actionable steps you can start taking action today. But don’t mistake her for someone helping you get by in midlife—Heike’s all about helping you thrive. She’s transforming not just bodies but lives with her unique approach to getting active, eating right, and boosting energy. When she’s not coaching or behind the mic, catch her outdoors, pushing he...2024-01-091h 21Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#203 Navigating Body Image Through The Menopause Maze/Ft. Dr. Maria Luque We sit down with Dr. Maria Luque, an Air Force veteran and the go-to expert on fitness during menopause. Dr. Luque sheds light on the complex relationship between menopause, body image, and fitness, challenging common misconceptions that often hold women back. Contrary to popular belief, weight gain isn't a given, and exercise doesn't necessarily worsen menopausal symptoms; it can alleviate them. We honed in on navigating body image through the menopause maze for this episode. Dr. Luque offers empowering strategies for women navigating the 'new normal' that comes with menopause. Among these are mindfulness practices and the...2023-12-2847 min
Intermittent Fasting In Midlilfe#10 - 10-most Asked Questions About Intermittent FastingIn this final episode of our limited series "Intermittent Fasting in Midlife," we addressed the top 10 questions you've been itching to ask about intermittent fasting (IF). We've covered everything from "How does IF work?" to "Is IF safe for women in midlife?" and much more.
One of the essential points we've emphasized is that intermittent fasting isn't a diet; it's a lifestyle change. This means the ideal fasting window should align with your daily routine, not vice versa. The goal is to find a method you can sustain over the long term, whether a 16/8 fast or something...2023-12-0125 minIntermittent Fasting In Midlilfe#9 Common Intermittent Fasting Mistakes and How To Avoid ThemWelcome back to "Intermittent Fasting in Midlife." Today's episode dives into the common challenges you might face while adapting to intermittent Fasting, particularly during the midlife transition.
Intermittent Fasting, or IF as it's commonly known, has gained massive popularity, especially among women in midlife. But as straightforward as it may seem, several pitfalls could keep you from reaping the benefits.
Firstly, one common mistake is biting off more than you can chew—figuratively. Some women start with an aggressive fasting schedule that might not be sustainable long-term. The key is to ease into it.
...2023-12-0110 minIntermittent Fasting In Midlilfe#6 Better Sleep Through Intermittent FastingThis episode is a must-listen for you. Welcome back to our latest episode! Today, we're exploring a topic that's creating a buzz in the health and wellness world: how intermittent fasting can improve your sleep for those struggling with sleepless nights or waking up feeling less than refreshed.
We dive into the connection between our eating habits, huge meals, and late-night snacks and their impact on our sleep cycle. Interestingly, sleep itself counts as a natural fasting period that our bodies experience every night.
Research reveals that intermittent fasting can align our circadian rhythms, aiding...2023-12-0129 minIntermittent Fasting In Midlilfe#2 The Best Time To Fast and The Benefits Of Intermittent FastingWelcome back to our "Intermittent Fasting in Midlife" Podcast! I'm Heike, your guide through this journey, and I'm thrilled to have you here for episode two.
Today, we're tackling a vital topic: finding the right fasting window for you. Intermittent fasting is not a uniform approach; the length and style of your fasting can significantly influence the benefits you reap.
We'll dive into popular fasting methods and how they cater specifically to the unique needs of midlife.
In this episode, we also explore the diverse benefits of fasting. It's not just about weight...2023-12-0121 minIntermittent Fasting In Midlilfe#1 Unlocking the Power of Intermittent FastingWelcome to the first episode of "Intermittent Fasting in Midlife," where I, Heike Yates, founder of Pursue Your Spark, dive into the world of intermittent fasting, especially for women in midlife. In this episode, I share why intermittent fasting is not just a passing trend but a significant lifestyle shift for women experiencing hormonal changes during midlife.
I discuss its benefits in managing weight, boosting energy, and improving gut health. Drawing on my journey with
intermittent fasting since 2018, this series will explore the science
behind it and its practical application.
We'll tackle questions about its...2023-12-0112 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#201 Take Control in a Broken Healthcare System/ft. Susan Salenger In this podcast episode, we welcome Susan Salenger, the inspiring author of "SIDELINED: How Women Can Navigate A Broken Healthcare System." At 80 years old, standing at 4'10", Susan is an accomplished author and an avid powerlifter, a testament to her belief in personal strength and resilience. She shares her journey from working in Salenger Films, a company specializing in corporate training films, to becoming a voice for women struggling within a healthcare system that often fails them. Susan's transition into authorship was spurred by a pivotal experience - a surgery she underwent that was later revealed as...2023-11-3049 min
Got Clutter? Get Organized! with JanetElevating Your Midlife Mindset for a Fit, Healthy You with Heike Yates, Midlife Mindset CoachIn this inspiring episode of "Fit, Healthy, and You," we explore the fascinating journey of Heike Yates, a seasoned Midlife Mindset Coach. Join us as we uncover her path to becoming a master of midlife transformation.We'll delve into the mindsets and habits that may be holding you back from achieving your fitness and health goals, discussing what needs to be left behind in 2023.Heike will also share valuable insights on how to lead a healthier life in the new year, offering practical advice on nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being.Lastly, discover the...2023-11-2735 min
Got Clutter? Get Organized! with JanetElevating Your Midlife Mindset for a Fit, Healthy You with Heike Yates, Midlife Mindset CoachIn this inspiring episode of "Fit, Healthy, and You," we explore the fascinating journey of Heike Yates, a seasoned Midlife Mindset Coach. Join us as we uncover her path to becoming a master of
midlife transformation. We'll delve into the mindsets and habits that may be holding you back from achieving your fitness and health goals, discussing what needs to be left behind in 2023.
Heike will also share valuable insights on how to lead a
healthier life in the new year, offering practical advice on nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being.
Lastly, discover the secrets of...2023-11-2732 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#200 Marking 200 Episodes of Empowering Women in Midlife Today isn't just another day; it's a milestone—the 200th episode of the Pursue Your Spark Podcast! I can't begin to express how grateful I am for each and every one of you. You've been the driving force behind this amazing journey, and today’s episode is a heartfelt 'Thank You' dedicated to you! We're kicking things off by taking a stroll down memory lane. From a small boutique studio in Maryland to this global platform, I share how the brand evolved and why I am passionate about helping midlife women. Ever wondered about my very...2023-11-1628 min
Pilates For Women In Midlife#1 The Power Of Pilates For Women In MidlifeWelcome to a special limited edition of the Pursue Your Spark podcast. I'm your host, Heike Yates, and I'm thrilled to introduce a series that's going to transform your relationship with fitness—Pilates for Women in Midlife.
So, why Pilates, and why focus on women in midlife? Because, let's face it, midlife brings its own set of challenges—osteoporosis, belly bloat, and the ever-changing landscape of our bodies.
Our bodies are changing, our responsibilities are shifting, and it's high time we focus on a form of exercise that's not just effective but sustainable. That's where Pila...2023-10-0912 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#197 Fibromyalgia - Your Body Doesn't Feel Right, And It's Not All In Your Head/Ft. Dr. Efrat LaMandre We're excited to welcome the innovative and compassionate Dr. Efrat LaMandre, also known as Dr. E. She is a Functional Medicine expert with a deep understanding of misunderstood chronic conditions, including Fibromyalgia. The feeling that your body doesn't feel right, and you know it's not all in your head, is our topic for today. Dr. E is the driving force behind The Knew Method, a unique blend of modern and functional medicine. This groundbreaking approach originated from her journey when her wife fell ill and found relief only through functional medicine. Today, Dr. E uses this powerful...2023-10-0546 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#196 How To Reclaim Your Health and Thrive in Midlife Find out how to boost your health and feel incredible as you hit midlife on the Purse Your Spark podcast. So, here's the scoop – we're exploring this fantastic guide called '3 Ways to Reclaim Your Health and Thrive in Midlife.' And trust me, it's packed with goodness. First up, let's talk about intermittent fasting. And no, it's not just about skipping meals. This gem can seriously rev up your energy levels and give you a new focus. It's like a secret weapon for feeling fantastic, and I can't wait to break it down for you. 2023-09-2153 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#194 Why Regular Exercise Can Be the Key to Long-Term Financial Stability In today's episode of the Pursue Your Spark Podcast, titled "Why Regular Exercise Can Be the Key to Long-Term Financial Stability," I'll share some personal insights that might change your perspective on exercise and its value. We've all had those days when we feel super energized and happy after a workout, right? But as we age, we seem to be at the doctor's office more often. Here's a thought: what if we could cut down those visits by moving our bodies more? Ignoring regular exercise isn't a small mistake; it can lead to big problems...2023-07-2044 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#193 Midlife Adventure: Defying Age with a Fitness Bucket List/Ft. Julia Goodfellow-Smith Julia Goodfellow-Smith is no ordinary woman; at 50, she took a health scare as a wake-up call and decided to start living her bucket list, embracing life more adventurously. She's hiked England's 630-mile South West Coast Path solo, wild camped on her own, cycled King Alfred’s Way, and even walked parts of the challenging Camino de Santiago, not once but twice! Julia shares her midlife adventure by defying age with a fitness bucket list. Julia isn't just an adventurer. She's a storyteller, using her experiences to inspire others. She's a published author, with her latest book, 'Walking th...2023-07-061h 03Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#192 The Step by Step Guide to Staying Fit and Having a Healthy PostmenopauseIf you are experiencing menopause or are in the postmenopausal stage (or if you are just curious about learning more about your body!), this is THE podcast episode dedicated to helping postmenopausal women reclaim their health, strength, and vibrancy. With a focus on fitness, nutrition, and overall well-being, I share invaluable insights that will inspire all of you to take charge of your health. Discover the importance of an active lifestyle, explore secret weapons against osteoporosis and heart disease, and gain valuable insights into hormone replacement therapy (HRT). I cover everything from memory improvement to natural ways of increasing...2023-06-221h 08Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#191 From Sedentary to Feeling Good: Yoga for Everybody/ ft. Hope Zvara CEO Mother Trucker YogaHow can someone who hasn't been "fit" or super active start to focus on that without hurting themselves, feeling embarrassed, or having to train for a marathon? Moreover, what does lifestyle fitness look like? If these are questions that are on your mind, this episode is a must-listen! Hope Zvara, the CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga, is a woman of mystery, a fitness expert with a unique perspective on wellness. What I find most interesting about Hope's approach is that it is centered around yoga and lifestyle movement. She draws on her experiences working with m...2023-06-0843 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#190 Aging Strong: Pilates for Better Bone Health in Women 50+May is National Osteoporosis Month, and it's a great reminder of how crucial it is for women over 50 to prioritize bone health. Osteoporosis, a condition more common in women, weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures, often without any symptoms. In this episode, we dive deep into the causal factors of Osteoporosis and what we can do to stay strong! Osteoporosis can lead to loss of height, severe back pain, changes in posture, and even permanent disability. Often referred to as the "silent killer," osteoporosis can progress silently without any symptoms. Certain...2023-05-2553 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#189 Pilates Crosses All Boundaries/ft. Shari BerkowitzPilates is always a hot topic in the health and wellness world. It has a rich history, and the variations of this exercise method are as diverse as the people who practice them. But at the heart of Pilates lies a set of fundamental principles that guide every movement: centering, concentration, control, precision, breath, and flow. It was my pleasure to invite Pilates coach Shari Berkowitz to the show this week to help us understand our bodies' biomechanics and completely transform our outdated thoughts on the aging body. Shari Berkowitz is a Pilates teacher of t...2023-05-111h 02Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#188 How to Get the Best Results from Intermittent Fasting Over 50Intermittent fasting has recently gained popularity as a weight loss and health-promoting strategy. It involves restricting food intake for a certain period of time, followed by a period of normal eating. In today’s episode, I share with you the science-backed benefits of intermittent fasting and how to decide if it is right for you. I also take you through how to start fasting and what to (realistically) expect! One of the main benefits of intermittent fasting is that it can lead to weight loss and improved body composition. However, some women, especially those over 50, str...2023-04-2742 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#187 How to Tap into Your Intuition and Find Your Voice/ft. Dr. Melissa BirdIntuition. That feeling where you “just know,” but how? What is the nature of this sixth sense, and how do we foster it? I was happy to invite Dr. Melissa Bird to this week’s podcast to answer our questions about intuition and how we can tap into this powerful force within us. Dr. Melissa Bird, Ph.D., MSW, is a passionate feminist whose education in social work has led to a career advocating for children, women, and their families. One of Melissa's key focus areas is helping women overcome their fears around speaking their minds...2023-04-1355 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#186 What is Resistant Starch and How Does it Impact Your Health?Have you heard about resistant starch foods? Resistant starch foods have gained increased attention as a potential tool to improve gut health and support a healthy microbiome. Today I'll share what resistant starch foods are and why they are good for you! I will also discuss the much-debated claim that these foods can aid in weight loss and help you decide if starch resistant foods can be of additional benefit to you. Essentially a type of fiber, noted benefits of starch resistant foods include improved gut health, better blood sugar control, improved nutrient absorption, reduced i...2023-03-3024 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#185 Overcoming Addiction: Mandy Alexis' Journey to Recovery and EntrepreneurshipThis week on the Podcast, we're talking about wants and desires! And how to get real clear as to what exactly it is that we want. I believe we do know what we want and desire. But we struggle with the cost and consequences of having what we want! Are we willing to pay the price (and that doesn't always involve money) or live with the consequences of having what we desire? Unfortunately, that's really where most of us get hung up, and at the extreme end of this, we may find ourselves or someone we love...2023-03-1651 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#184 Simple Ways To Make Your Exercise Habit Consistent You decided to exercise 5 times weekly with cardio, Pilates, weights, and stretching. By planning everything out, you know that you can make exercise a consistent habit. You also understand that you can make the time, but then stuff happens… you forget that you wanted to exercise, and suddenly it's dinner time, a meeting was rescheduled into your exercise time, and you tell yourself not now because you are busy and will work out later at some point. But then exercise never happens! You may think you're not cut out to be consistent with your exercise habits and la...2023-03-0236 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#183 Sex and Intimacy In Midlife: Reclaiming What Sexy Means to You/ft. Dr. Juliana HauserEspecially now that the kids are gone, you don’t have to hide anymore or wait for the right moment for intimacy. Sensuality and pleasure are essential parts of nourishing our bodies and soul. Sexpert and licensed marriage therapist Dr. Juliana Hause helps us rethink sex, reimaging sexuality and pleasure, and how to reignite your sexy spark in midlife. Sex and intimacy are something that we don’t discuss enough, at least not openly. The shame associated with this topic is holding us from asking questions and getting the answers we need in midlife and beyo...2023-02-1654 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#182 Heart Health for Women Over 50: The Importance of Lifestyle and DietHeart disease is the number one killer of women. In fact, after age 50, nearly half of all deaths in women are due to some form of cardiovascular disease. Once women reach the age of 50, about the age of natural menopause, their risk for heart disease increases dramatically. The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type of heart disease for people over 50 is coronary artery disease (CAD), which occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked by plaque. This can lead to chest pain, shortness of br...2023-02-0239 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#181 - 4 Steps To Achieve Any Goal, No Matter Your Age/ft. Dierdre Wolownick HonnoldHave you ever thought that it was too late to achieve a goal? That being past 50 years old meant that certain things were out of your reach forever? This week on Pursue Your Spark, our guest, Dierdre Wolownick, tells us how we can truly achieve anything we put our mind to, even when we’re older than 70. 4 Steps To Achieve Any Goal, No Matter Your Age Dierdre is an author, mother, professor, marathoner, and musician, speaks 8 languages, plays several instruments, and founded and conducted the West Sacramento Orchestra, but that’s just the tip of the i...2023-01-191h 11Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#180 - 4 Essential Reasons Why Women Need To Add More Protein Over 50Why is it important to eat protein? What are the health benefits of adding more protein to your daily meals? Many women undereat protein and overeat carbohydrates. Because eating quick carbs like bread, bagels, croissants, pretzels, or protein bars is easier to carry when you get hungry. Getting enough protein is essential for your overall health. It’s time to look at protein. If you thought about starting a diet to lose the extra weight, go on a sugar buster diet or some form of detox, then take this one simple step to help you feel better and...2023-01-0538 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#179 - 7 Effortless Ways To Sneak In Exercise During The HolidaysHow about this year, instead of sneaking cookies, we sneak in exercise during the holidays? It's simple, and I'll show you how with my 7 simple ways to sneak in exercise during the holidays. The holidays are such a wonderful and magical time of the year. We are cooking and baking wonderful delicacies we don't make any other time of the year. We decorate our houses inside and out. So many tenfeel frustrated that we stopped doing our exercise, which we know would help us deal with stress and the potential pounds creeping up over the holidays. We w...2022-12-2923 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#178 - Why Dating Again In Midlife Is Even Better Than Dating When You're Younger/ft. Martha BodyfeltAccording to several studies, mid-life divorce is on the rise throughout the US. Instead of making things work, midlife couples are calling it quits. 66% of Baby Boomers said that they would prefer to divorce in an unhappy marriage. The mid-life divorce statistics support those numbers. Since the 1990s, the divorce rate of people aged 50 and older has doubled. Martha Bodyfelt is a dating and relationship coach. Martha went through a painful divorce and was forced to question everything she knew about herself and her life. But coming out of the other end, she became resilient. A survivor. A...2022-12-0852 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#177 - 5 Ways To Fight For Your Empty Nest MarriageWhat is an empty-nest syndrome? Empty nest syndrome isn’t a clinical diagnosis. Instead, it’s a phenomenon in which parents experience feelings of sadness and loss when the last child leaves home. Heike shares that of the 5 reasons for the empty-nest divorce, being an empty-nester is only one of them. Remember the time at the beginning of your relationship with your significant other? You were head over heels. Then you had kids, and the time together got shorter, and you were busier. Intimacy with your partner decreased. Many couples find that they have a lot of troub...2022-11-2431 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#176 Eldercare, The Crisis Facing Working Daughters/ft. Liz O’Donnell It is National Family Caregiver month. With 10,000 people turning 65 every day in the United States, it is highly likely that if you aren't already, at some point, you will become a caregiver to your aging parent or parents. Yet, traditionally most of the care aspect falls on us, "the daughter." So how can we, the daughters, best prepare for the eldercare of our parents and minimize the impact on our career and health? Listen as Liz O'Donnell and Heike share how you can navigate your caregiving experiences and prepare for when you are inevitably called t...2022-11-1052 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#175 - 5 Ways To Beat Recession Stress And Feel HealthierI recently listened to a podcast about finance and a downturn in our economy, suggesting that a slowdown has already occurred for the past 6-months of our economy. As a result, gas prices are rising, the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates, food is getting more expensive, and we may see our nest egg shrinking when we look at our financial portfolios. Are you feeling your heart racing at the thought of not having a nest egg? When you go to the grocery store and are unsure if you can make your weekly budget do you get s...2022-10-2738 minPursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#174 How To Reclaim Your Confidence To Do The Things You Want Over 50/ft. Kelly HowardWe are discussing many women's objections to taking care of themselves and prioritizing themselves in midlife. We know how it can feel to be stuck. We know how it feels to be doing all the things for everyone else and to put your needs last. So we love when women decide they will give themselves the gift of health, freedom, and feeling great! Kelly Howard has been connecting women to fitness, freedom, and fun by guiding them to apply consistency, mindset, and adventure to their lives for over 20 years. As a serial entrepreneur (she created and sold f...2022-10-1356 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#173 - 3 Easy Ways How You Can Make Pilates Over 50 A HabitThere are so many benefits to adding Pilates to your workouts. Pilates helps with back pain, makes you stand taller, and focuses on strong and lean muscles. It creates a strong core, and as a bonus, it helps with flexibility because we almost never stretch enough, all with low impact. Don't be fooled into thinking that you can only do Pilates on those machines seen in Pilates studios which look more like torture devices. You might still be intrigued and want to try Pilates over 50 as you have heard such good things about it. It’s never too...2022-09-2930 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#172 - How To Renew Your Commitment To Yourself Through Parenting /ft. Kim MuenchFamily relationships can be complicated, and relationships with adolescent and adult children can be some of the most complex. Kim Muench is a woman over the age of 50 who is pursuing her life's dream. She has five kids ages 16-33, her eldest son is 11 years sober...it was her walk with him through his addiction to alcohol that prompted her to realize he was not the only person who needed to change. So, while she partnered with her family in her son's recovery, she also began to make her own physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being a...2022-09-1549 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#171 - My Body Betrays Me! How Can I Still Love It?Do you look in the mirror and feel discouraged about your body? Or maybe you just wish your body looked different. Or you’re taking an exercise class, and suddenly your knees hurt on the lunges - that has never happened before! It can feel difficult to love a body that seems to betray you. You're not alone. Research shows up to 84% of American women experience body dissatisfaction in their lifetimes. You may think, “My body betrays me! How can I still love it?” Learning to love your body when you really don't is no easy t...2022-09-0123 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#170 - How To Age Powerful Instead Of Graceful/ft. Judy ArazozaHave you ever asked what the heck is graceful aging?! Judy Arazoza and I are asking that very question in this episode. We would rather age powerfully! Many women struggle with body image, especially as we age and our body begins to change. Our post-menopausal body might not be the same as it once was. Try re-examining your focus, and instead of comparing your body to when it was younger or to someone else's body, start looking at all your body has done for you, is doing for you, and can do for you. It is wonderful...2022-07-2844 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#169 - The Astounding Power Of Feeling Connected For Women In Their Midlife Challenges/ ft Jen MarplesHave you ever felt like you are too old? There could be nothing further from the truth! Midlife is a wonderful time of life to seize what you want and go for it. Why? Because midlife is the BEST part of life. You’re Not Too F***ing Old!™ to take a stand, have a seat at the table, make a massive impact, change the conversation, start a business, get divorced, get married, and do whatever the hell you want to do! Our guest for this episode, Jen Marples is a champion of women in midlife and a che...2022-07-1453 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#168 - 3 Simple Ways To Eat Whole Foods Instead Of Eating CleanAre you searching to find the perfect diet or diet approach? We are feeling pressured to have that bikini body, especially now that summer is here and many people have turned to the clean eating diet. Recently, I was asked in a podcast interview what I thought of “clean eating,” and let me tell you that I have very strong feelings about this diet approach. In the end, clean eating is a fad diet based on the belief that consuming whole foods and avoiding convenience food and other processed foods offers certain health benefits. I don’t want to...2022-07-0719 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#167 - How To Stay Active With Osteoarthritis/Ft. Alyssa KuhnArthritis can be a barrier when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle. It's important to remember when exercising with osteoarthritis that trying new things can be so helpful in continuing to be active. There is so much misinformation about osteoarthritis that can discourage people from being active. Using conservative management consistently is critical. Remember that progress will be slow, and it may take weeks to months to see results. If you want to be active as you age, you may encounter joint pain and osteoarthritis. Being honest with yourself about how much we are moving is v...2022-06-3044 min
The Jen Marples Show for Midlife WomenFinding Your Spark at Midlife with Heike YatesAs we’re moving through midlife, we have so much left to give and the only thing holding us back is the made up beliefs and insecurities that have been instilled in us from a young age. This week, episode 66 of The Jen Marples Show is about Finding Your Spark at Midlife!In this episode of The Jen Marples Show, my guest Heike Yates shares the importance of living life and running a business on your terms and actionable steps you can take right now to put yourself first and pursue your passions. Some of the talking po...2022-06-2349 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#166 - How Yoga Can Help You To Speak Up For Yourself/ Ft. Dagmar SprembergYoga is a wonderful reflection of life, and by learning to breathe and soften, we can be more open to all the possibilities life has to offer. Dagmar Spremberg is a Yoga entrepreneur and the founder of Montezuma Yoga in Costa Rica. While growing up in Germany, all she could envision for herself was a life in the sunshine and under the palm trees. Through her own experience, she learned and believes that everybody can live their dreams and that our work is to become clear and open to receive the gifts we all deserve.2022-06-1650 min
Air Hug Community96 Alone Again: The Merriment and Misery of Empty Nesting with Heike YatesThe kids have moved out, now what? Empty nesting can be a time of great joy and also a time of melancholy. For some parents, being defined as a parent is an identity that can be hard to let go of. This can result in a tough transition. My friend and fellow fitness professional an empty nester herself have an intriguing discussion on how to love your life long after the demands of parenting have subsided. Heike brings up some effective strategies that can be implemented before or after your kids fly the coop. we had some g...2022-06-1446 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#165 - 4 Steps To Watch What You Eat To Improve Your HealthWhat you eat and drink makes a big difference in how you look and feel. So the most common recommendation from family, friends and some nutrition experts is "Watch what you eat" when you want to lose weight. Some experts tell you to count calories or log every macronutrient. Then some want you to listen to your body. This can be confusing. Energy-dense foods contain a higher number of calories per serving. In contrast, nutrient-dense whole foods contain higher vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients with little or no added sugars or unhealthy fats and...2022-06-0224 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#164 - How To ROCK Your Midlife And Beyond/ Ft. Cat ColuccioMidlife is a much broader window of time than it ever has been before. It can be in your 40s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and even for some, their 80’s! So while it can be a difficult time, it can also be a great time to reevaluate and change directions and try new things! A Qualified Educator, Podcaster, Personal Trainer, and Life Coach, my guest this week is Cat Coluccio – aka the Midlife Success Coach – she is also an author, international speaker, coach, and a champion of women in midlife. Her midlife reinvention started at age 43 when she was...2022-05-1950 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#163 - 5 Ways To Take Care Of Your Knees Over 50Knee pain is one of the most common orthopedic complaints affecting 25 percent of adults, with osteoarthritis being the most common cause for people over 50. Oftentimes people think that not being active and just staying on the couch is the solution to preventing knee pain and injury, but this is not true. Inactivity can be just as bad for your knees as the stress of excessive high-impact exercises, and you could still end up with joint pain or injury. There are many great exercises and ways to take care of your knees over 50. You do not have to g...2022-05-0535 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#162 - Breaking Out of The Age Cage: Changing The Stories We Tell Ourselves/Ft. Wendi KnoxHas life ever made you feel like you are stuck in the muck? We have all felt this way, and our guest on this podcast episode shares about turning your muck into magic. When life knocked Wendi Knox down, hundreds of red dragonflies lifted her up. What she learned from them was so life-changing; she just couldn't keep it to herself. Wendi Knox is an author, artist, and uplifter. She used to be an award-winning Creative Director at one of the largest advertising agencies in Los Angeles. At 50, Wendi lost her job and found herself st...2022-04-2148 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#161 - 5 Tips To Embrace Your Empty Nest If You’re Feeling StuckHow and where do we fit in? What is your next step, and what is your purpose in life? These are some of the questions you might ask yourself as you are approaching becoming an empty nester. I'm not a counselor, but I have had many conversations with other empty-nester moms about their feelings when the kids are gone, and I'm an empty-nester mom myself. Based on my experience and the conversations I have had, I can share some ideas and strategies to help you get unstuck in your empty nest to move forward with...2022-04-0737 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#160 - The importance of finding exercises you love /Ft. Joni GrantAging and losing strength, balance, endurance is frightening. Starting a fitness program at 50, 60, or 70 is pretty scary. The trick is to find something you love doing, or you are in love with the results. You have to want it to keep yourself going. Finding something that you love, enjoy, and repeat makes the fitness journey easier. Today, my guest is Joni Grant, a competitive powerlifter, personal trainer, and movement specialist. She wasn't always strong and fit, but quite the opposite. Joni discovered resistance training at the age of 58 and fell in love with it. Joni...2022-03-3142 min
The Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Life After Divorce, Empty Nest Advice, Aging Gracefully005 💃 Hot, Tired, Overweight, Depressed? Hello Menopause and Hello to a Simple Technique for Mastering Your Menopause! 😳 with Heike Yates!There are so many things that can change at midlife! Especially our bodies! In today's show, we will discuss some great intermittent fasting techniques taught by a fitness and nutrition coach, Heike Yates! Heike helps women over 50 overcome unhealthy fitness and wellness habits with her signature program: "The Empty Nest Reboot!" She has developed a reputation for creating real-life solutions and lasting results. You will learn how to gain energy, lose weight, gain clarity, and conquer menopause like a LADY BOSS! 💃
Connect with Heike!
Podcast: Pursue Your Spark
Website: https://heikeyates.com/
Instagram: http...2022-03-2351 min
To Your Greatness with Dawn MathisHealth, Strength, and Confidence for Aging Women with Heike YatesBook a free Life Reflection Session with Dawn Mathis: http://ToYourGreatness.net.
“Build on those baby steps to grow your health, to grow your strength, and to grow your confidence.”
This week, Dawn is joined by fitness and nutrition coach, Heike Yates, who works with empty-nester moms over 50 to help them thrive during the second half of their life. She is also a fellow podcaster with Pursue Your Spark, where she speaks with inspiring women and experts on fitness and nutrition and shares stories that redefine what aging looks like for women.
In this...2022-03-1733 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#159 - 5 Simple Strategies To Declutter Your Nutrition HabitsDoes this sound familiar? You’re tired and hungry after a busy day, and all you want is something healthy and quick for dinner. But when you look into your fridge, you find old kale, random what I call a “fitzls” (a made-up word for tiny portions of food that I just couldn’t throw away and had to save), but that’s not a meal either rather more like a mini snack. Likewise, looking in the freezer, you might have to defrost and cook, which you’re really not in the mood for. Your brain wants pleasure and satisfaction...2022-03-1730 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#158 - Why You’re Not Losing Weight After Menopause: Insulin Resistance/ Ft. Dr. Morgan NolteMany women after menopause find that they have trouble losing stubborn weight. We talk about some of the causes on this episode of Pursue Your Spark Podcast, primarily, focusing on the role that insulin plays in your health. People often think that insulin is a bad thing or that only people with diabetes need to think about it, but the truth is our body has it naturally. In fact, it is insulin resistance that can have negative effects on your health. 85% of adults are insulin resistant, yet most have never heard of the term. Insulin resistance can c...2022-03-031h 00
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#157 - 5 Things You Need To Know When Hiring A Fitness CoachDo you wonder why you don’t lose weight, but you have tried diet after diet? Why don’t you feel stronger after all those classes you took, and gardening is still super hard on your back? Why can’t you seem to run after the grandkids without getting out of breath? Why are your muscles stiffer than you remember them being, and now picking up your socks off the floor is a chore, and you grab them with your toes instead of bending down? That’s where the help of a qualified fitness and wellness coach comes in...2022-02-1743 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#156 - How To Thrive When Life Feels Overwhelming/ FT. Karen WrightIf you are like Karen Wright or me, you may have had someone you trust deeply, such as a partner, betray your trust and leave you feeling like you have to take care of everything. She labeled this role as becoming an accidental alpha woman. She never planned on being the sole breadwinner for her family or even a single parent, but unexpected confessions changed her path and threw her into a role she had not planned on. It’s very important as women that we understand finances in our homes and the costs of the lifestyle we are us...2022-02-0342 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#155 - How To Stop Comparing Yourself To Other Women And Be HappierHave you said or heard someone else say: "I want to have a body like Tina Turner!" or "I wonder what she is eating to look so good?" All too often, we compare ourselves to others without even noticing. Diving into why comparing is natural and how it can influence how you feel is essential to taking back control of your thoughts and feelings. Also, finding out about the different ways comparison works and what to do instead is critical to conquering it. Comparisons are a normal part of human behavior. We observe others a...2022-01-2022 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#154 - A Journey From Obesity To World-Class Triathlete/ FT.Sue ReynoldsThere are a lot of stereotypes that go with obesity, and Sue, like many people, did not fit those stereotypes. Our guest today is Sue Reynolds. Sue is the author of “The Athlete Inside: The Transforming Power of Hope, Tenacity, and Faith.” She transformed herself from a 335-lb couch potato into a 135-lb World Championships-qualifying triathlete—all between the ages of 56 and 62! Sue conquered fear and pride to find that the best version of herself had been there all along. Sue hopes the book and her story will inspire others to begin their transformation journeys - whate...2022-01-061h 09
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#153 - 5 Life-Changing Healthy Habits To Adopt In 2022This year you might be preparing for the holiday in the same way you have many other years. But, if you’re like most people, you might be able to identify with one or all of the following questions: Are you exercising ahead of the holidays because you know that you’ll miss most of your workouts? Are you closing your eyes, ignoring all the healthy eating habits you established, and just not worrying about what happens during the holidays until January? Are you pre-dieting to lose some weight before the holidays? Do...2021-12-2336 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#152 - How To Heal Emotional Eating Patterns Holistically FT./ Andrea CaprioDo you struggle with emotional eating? Many people do. Recognizing that emotional eating is deeply ingrained in us through both positive and negative eating patterns is an essential step in the healing process. Whenever something happens emotionally, we eat. For example, we eat and have meals around both weddings and funerals. The connection between emotions and food is always present. We are taught to push emotions down with something else, and it’s often food and eating. Talking about our feelings is not always comfortable because confronting, feeling, accepting, admitting to our emotions can be uncomfortable, and it...2021-12-0952 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#151 - 5 Important Intermittent Fasting Strategies For The HolidaysThe time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is the most challenging time of the year to stick to your hard-earned health and wellness goals. We are preparing meals that we don’t make any other time of the year, and you might be looking forward to the special stuffing your daughter-in-law makes or the pie that Aunt Jane will bring. Are you taking a trip this year and celebrating Thanksgiving or Christmas or the holidays with your grown kids and their families? Or is everyone coming to your house to feast? The trouble is not t...2021-11-2531 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#150 - How To Leave A Legacy Through Estate Planning/ft. Iffy IbekweOur guest today is Iffy Ibekwe; she is an estate planning attorney. We are talking about how estate planning is for everyone, no matter your estate's size or age. First, we'll find out How to Leave a Legacy through Estate Planning. Estate planning is not just for the super-rich but for everyone. It's a wonderful gift to your loved ones to not have the stress and headache of having to deal with. Iffy is an estate planning attorney evangelist for intergenerational wealth transfer and legacy building with effective wills and trusts. She activates intentional women so they c...2021-11-1146 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#149 - Ending Ageism in Fitness: Time to Break the BiasLooking young and staying young is the message we are bombarded with all the time. We are often marketed to by someone or other that we need something to look younger, more toned, more fit, and perhaps like our younger self. A multi-million-dollar anti-aging industry promises to help older adults (like me) to feel young again - implying that there is something wrong with us looking and feeling the way we are. What's wrong with aging and the way we look? It's time to create a new narrative in the second half of life. 2021-10-2835 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#148 - From Pipe Dream To Reality/ ft. Christine RenynebeauHave you ever had a dream so big that people called it a pipe dream? A pipe dream is defined as an unattainable or fanciful hope or plan. Today we will be talking about turning those pipe dreams into reality with Christine Renynebeau, the founder and CEO of Dreambuilt Books, an independent children's book publishing company dedicated to providing books that tackle big topics. Not only will Christine be sharing with us about her journey of pursuing her pipe dream of becoming an author, but she is also sharing her tips for how you can pursue becoming a...2021-10-1442 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#147- 5 Tips For A Strong and Lean Core For Women Over 50s By ThanksgivingFollowed by the episode's summary, the bottom line is that there seems to be a pattern between weight gain and the holidays every year. These include Halloween parties, Thanksgiving, and other holiday feasts. You may plan to invite your family over or to visit them during the holidays. That means you’ll eat more and move less. Why is it important to have strong abs and a strong core? I want you to start this end of the year a bit different than other years by starting to strengthen your abs and core. Not only is it he...2021-09-3032 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#146 - How an Unhealed Betrayal Impacts Your Life/ FT. Dr. Debi SilberCan you think of someone who has betrayed you? If you are like me, you have experienced betrayal before. Whether it be from a coworker, a romantic relationship, a good friend, or even family, we have all experienced betrayal by someone you trusted deeply that shook you to the core. That is why I am talking to guest speaker Dr. Debi Silber on this podcast episode on how to recover and heal from a betrayal. She shares with us how it is not only possible to heal from such a life crisis but to also re...2021-09-1648 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#145 - 5 Ways How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself ForeverAre you self sabotaging? What are some of the signs and ways you could be doing it? For example, you followed a nutrition or fitness program for the longest time and reached your goals. But then something happened, and during your Netflix binge, the snack gremlins come out, and you couldn’t help but give in. So you’re thinking, why am I doing this to myself??? Why am I sabotaging what I worked so hard for? Do these sound familiar to you? Self sabotage is when you undermine your own goals and values. You do thi...2021-09-0230 min
Pursue Your Spark - Midlife Health & Confidence, Menopause Support, Empty Nest Confidence#144 The Rising Voice of Midlife Women /ft. Stephanie RaffelockToday more than ever, women in midlife are letting go of society’s expectations of them and truly stepping into the lives they desire. There long was an “acceptable” way to age, but that’s no longer the case. Instead, women can be as wild and free in their golden years as they were decades before. There’s something about getting older and being more sure of who you are that is so freeing! My guest on today’s podcast, Stephanie Raffelock, is the author of Creatrix Rising: Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women and the award-winning book, A Deli...2021-07-2950 min
Top Fitness Strategies PresentsEp5 -Diet, Nutrition and Pilates with Heike YatesTFS Presents had the privilege of interviewing Heike Yates from the "Pursue Your Spark Podcast"! We talked about Diet, Nutrition and Pilates! Heike was wonderful and gave some GREAT advice and tips on being healthier as we age gracefully! Follow Heike Yates: Pursue Your Spark Podcast: https://heikeyates.com/podcast/ Heike Yates: https://heikeyates.com/ Top Fitness Strategies: https://TopFitnessStrategies.com2021-04-1438 min
The Passionistas Project PodcastHeike Yates Empowers Women Over 50 to Take Back Their Health and StrengthHeike Yates is a fitness and nutrition expert with over 30 years of experience. She is empowering women over 50 to take back their health and strength by designing balanced and straightforward fitness, nutrition, and mindset programs. Heike is the creator of Pursue Your Spark and host of the Pursue Your Spark Podcast. She has developed a reputation for creating real-life solutions and lasting results.
More about Heike.
Learn more about The Passionistas Project.
Full Transcript:
Passionistas: Hi, and welcome to the Passionistas Project Podcast. We're Amy and Nancy Harrington and t...2020-09-2333 min
Rocking Midlife®- the PodcastRocking Midlife with Heike YatesRocking Midlife™- the Podcast Season 1. Episode 11. My guest today is Heike Yates, an experienced Fitness and Nutrition Coach who empowerswomen 50+ to take back their health and strength for a vibrant lifestyle.We cover a number of topics in our conversation, including how Heike felt being an obesechild, and how she fell in love with fitness as a new mother, which started her on a 30 yearjourney of teaching others how to live fit and healthy live, all while still pursuing her ownfitness goals such as becoming an Ironman Triathlete.2020-07-1538 min
The Passionistas Project PodcastBONUS: Heike Yates on the biggest risk she's ever takenHeike Yates on the biggest risk she's ever taken.
Hear more from Heike:
Heike Yates on her definition of success
Heike Yates on what she learned from her mother about womens roles in society
Heike Yates on a lesson she has learned that sticks with her
Heike Yates on advice to an aspiring woman entrepreneur
Heike Yates on her proudest career achievement
Heike Yates on the women she would like to be for a day
More about Heike Yates.
L...2018-03-2103 min
The Passionistas Project PodcastBONUS: Heike Yates on the women she would like to be for a dayHeike Yates on the women she would like to be for a day.
Hear more from Heike:
Heike Yates on her definition of success
Heike Yates on what she learned from her mother about womens roles in society
Heike Yates on the biggest risk shes ever taken
Heike Yates on a lesson she has learned that sticks with her
Heike Yates on advice to an aspiring woman entrepreneur
Heike Yates on her proudest career achievement
More about Heike Yates....2018-03-2101 min
The Passionistas Project PodcastBONUS: Heike Yates on a lesson she has learned that sticks with herHeike Yates on a lesson she has learned that sticks with her.
Hear more from Heike:
Heike Yates on her definition of success
Heike Yates on what she learned from her mother about womens roles in society
Heike Yates on the biggest risk shes ever taken
Heike Yates on advice to an aspiring woman entrepreneur
Heike Yates on her proudest career achievement
Heike Yates on the women she would like to be for a day
More about Heike Yates.
L...2018-03-2101 min
The Passionistas Project PodcastBONUS: Heike Yates on her proudest career achievementHeike Yates on her proudest career achievement.
Hear more from Heike:
Heike Yates on her definition of success
Heike Yates on what she learned from her mother about womens roles in society
Heike Yates on the biggest risk shes ever taken
Heike Yates on a lesson she has learned that sticks with her
Heike Yates on advice to an aspiring woman entrepreneur
Heike Yates on the women she would like to be for a day
More about Heike Yates.
L...2018-03-2101 min
The Passionistas Project PodcastBONUS: Heike Yates on advice to an aspiring woman entrepreneurHeike Yates on advice to an aspiring woman entrepreneur.
Hear more from Heike:
Heike Yates on her definition of success
Heike Yates on what she learned from her mother about womens roles in society
Heike Yates on the biggest risk shes ever taken
Heike Yates on a lesson she has learned that sticks with her
Heike Yates on her proudest career achievement
Heike Yates on the women she would like to be for a day
More about Heike Yates.
L...2018-03-2102 min
The Passionistas Project PodcastBONUS: Heike Yates on her definition of successHeike Yates on her definition of success.
Hear more from Heike:
Heike Yates on what she learned from her mother about womens roles in society
Heike Yates on the biggest risk shes ever taken
Heike Yates on a lesson she has learned that sticks with her
Heike Yates on advice to an aspiring woman entrepreneur
Heike Yates on her proudest career achievement
Heike Yates on the women she would like to be for a day
More about Heike Yates....2018-03-2002 min