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Wellness For Real at Any Age

Heather Heynen, LPC-MH

256 episodes

1 week ago

What if your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond could be your most powerful, energized, and purposeful years yet? Welcome to Wellness for Real, the podcast for people who refuse to settle for decline and are ready to thrive in the second half of life. Hosted by Heather Heynen—licensed therapist, wellness coach, and lifelong athlete—this show goes beyond surface tips with science-backed strategies for strength, nutrition, hormone health, and mindset, plus tools to stay consistent and build a strong, focused, fulfilling life. Fuel your best years—starting now.

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What if your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond could be your most powerful, energized, and purposeful years yet? Welcome to Wellness for Real, the podcast for people who refuse to settle for decline and are ready to thrive in the second half of life. Hosted by Heather Heynen—licensed therapist, wellness coach, and lifelong athlete—this show goes beyond surface tips with science-backed strategies for strength, nutrition, hormone health, and mindset, plus tools to stay consistent and build a strong, focused, fulfilling life. Fuel your best years—starting now.

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Episodes (20/256)

Wellness For Real at Any Age

How To Shift From What You Want In Your Mouth To What You Want Out Of Life

Do you have a desire to be free of the food/weight/body chatter that seems to be a constant in your life? Do you dream about waking up and not having your first thoughts be about “what will I eat today?”…either looking forward to food or feeling sad because you feel like you need to restrict or diet today? Do you have constant chatter in your brain about how fat you are or how you’re such a terrible person for choosing to eat the thing you really should not have eaten or even the “I’m such a good person for staying on my diet”? Do you wonder if you will ever eat like a normal person again? Do you have a binging habit or an overeating habit that brings you guilt and shame?Its that constant, persistent, chattering voice that carries the theme of food, weight, body, shame, guilt. Its exhausting and miserable. You are not alone. Take a listen to learn how to begin to get away from what you want in your mouth to instead what you want out of life while getting to the body weight and health goals you desire.

1 week ago

27 minutes 48 seconds

Wellness For Real at Any Age

Why You Need To Eat To Satiety To Lose Weight That Lasts & How To Do It

In this episode I discuss the importance of satiety at meals to create lasting weight loss. I give practical behavioral & thought-work strategies you can begin to implement today to practice eating to satiety to bring you lasting weight loss.

2 weeks ago

37 minutes 50 seconds

Wellness For Real at Any Age

How Self-Compassion Creates Weight-Loss & How To Cultivate It For Yourself

In this episode I discuss how cultivating self-compassion for yourself creates weight-loss & why it works quicker and easier than taking the hard-line, self-critical stance most of us employ to try to make changes. I also discuss HOW to create self-compassion and give practical strategies to begin right away.

3 weeks ago

30 minutes 4 seconds

Wellness For Real at Any Age

Navigating The Festive Feast: Understanding Holiday Overeating & Finding Balance

This episode addresses a topic that affects many of us during this time of year: navigating the holidays when it comes to overeating and emotional eating. Take a listen to understand the psychology behind our overeating and emotional eating during the holidays as well as learning very practical tips that you can implement starting today so that by the first week of January, you are feeling moment and freedom instead of shame, guilt and regret. https://heatherheynen.com/ Follow me: @heynencounselingandcoaching & @peakproteinrecipes Please support this show’s sponsors: 5Strands: Affordable, easy food intolerance testing for humans and pets! https://www.5strands.com/#HeatherHeynen. Enter Discount Code HeatherHeynen at checkout The Amino Co. Amino acid supplements to help meet your protein goals. Highlight and open this link for 30% off your order. http://aminoco.com/HH30 PhysiVantage: The Best Whey Protein, Collagen & More! https://physivantage.com/ Enter Discount Code FRIENDS15 at checkout The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program.

4 weeks ago

16 minutes 17 seconds

Wellness For Real at Any Age

How you THINK about sleep is the biggest predictor of your quality sleep. Learn what to think.

In this episode I talk about the why behind how we THINK about sleep is the most important factor in getting good sleep. I give you practical thought-strategies that can be implemented today as well as a few tips on specific sleep hygiene skills that can be put into practice to increase quality of sleep.

1 month ago

23 minutes 53 seconds

Wellness For Real at Any Age

The Fast Track To Lasting Weight Loss: Self-worth & Self-value (and how to create them)

In this episode I talk about how our core beliefs are what influence our behaviors. I discuss how doing the work to cultivate a belief system of worthiness & value create lasting weight-loss & goal attainment in a much quicker, easier, & lasting fashion. As always, I give practical strategies you can start implementing today!

1 month ago

42 minutes 26 seconds

Wellness For Real at Any Age

How To Stop Over-Eating (and Drinking) At Night

In this episode I discuss why we over-eat into the evenings & give some some practical behavioral & thought-work strategies to break the habit and drop the weight for good.

1 month ago

34 minutes 28 seconds

Wellness For Real at Any Age

How To Change Your Behavior: Become the Compassionate Observer

In this episode I discuss which way is the best way for you to make behavior changes...is it through fear or love? You will learn how your self-talk (internal dialogue) influences your behavior. I also give 2 strategies that you can implement today to start to shift into behavior-change-producing thought-patterns.

2 months ago

26 minutes 41 seconds

Wellness For Real at Any Age

How to Surf Through Food Urges: How to Stop Giving In

In this episode I discuss exactly what food urges are and how to surf through them with ease. Learn a practical protocol-strategy to manage urges and lessen their intensity and frequency and therefore lose weight, get lean & experience food-freedom.

2 months ago

25 minutes 53 seconds

Wellness For Real at Any Age

The Power of Neutralizing Your Narrative For Weight Loss & Creating More Joy & Meaning- Deeper Work

Neutralizing our narratives really is some of the deeper work that we can do to lose our weight (physical & mental) for good. In order to get to that effortless state of health and well being (living in your body of healthy weight and feeling energetic, alive and wonderful) we need to take a look at our narratives…our stories…around weight loss, our relationships with food, our Selves. Learn how to do this through techniques & strategies used in Narrative Therapy & lose your weight for good.

2 months ago

49 minutes 23 seconds

Wellness For Real at Any Age

SHAME: How it impacts every aspect of our well-being (including our weight) & how to begin to heal.

Shame is a heavy topic & one that is often not discussed in the weight-loss and optimal health world. Yet, I find it is what makes or breaks a person’s ability to lose weight for good as well as live a life of meaning, purpose and joy. Learn how to figure out if you are living from a place of shame & if you are, how to begin to move through & beyond it. To work with me go to HeatherHeynen.com

2 months ago

49 minutes 35 seconds

Wellness For Real at Any Age

How To Implement Food Sequencing, Food Pairing & Meal Timing to Lose Fat & Optimize Health

This episode is a little more practical & on the behavior side of things vs the thought-work side of weight loss. I explain and define food sequencing, food pairing and meal timing and then give you a few examples of how you can experiment implementing one or all 3 to bring you results.

3 months ago

30 minutes 32 seconds

Wellness For Real at Any Age

How To Break The Cycle Of Worry & Fear (Anxiety)

This episode is all about anxiety and worry and fear and how to break the cycle of this type of habitual thinking. I discuss a little bit about my own struggle with anxiety, what exactly anxiety is, how it manifests into our lives and those around us, and then how to begin to change this type of thinking. As always, I give some practical strategies that you can begin to implementt today.

3 months ago

43 minutes 15 seconds

Wellness For Real at Any Age

Eating Styles: Learn Which One You Are To Lose Weight Quicker

There are 3 main styles of eating and learning which one (or ones) you are can be helpful and useful as each one offers a different relationship to weight loss, weight gain and weight maintenance. Having an understanding of your eating style can give you that clarity needed to understand what tools for weight loss or maintenance will most likely work quicker and have more impact for you. Take a listen to learn what your eating style is and how to apply that for quicker and easier weight loss.

3 months ago

29 minutes 30 seconds

Wellness For Real at Any Age

The Loneliness Epidemic and Your Healthspan: Building Real Connection After 40

Loneliness isn’t just emotional—it’s biological. Research shows it raises risk of heart disease, dementia, and even early death. In this episode, we dig into the science of the loneliness epidemic and why it hits so hard after 40. More importantly, you’ll learn practical, real-world strategies you can use today to build meaningful connection and improve your healthspan.

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Link to the HIGH PROTEIN, HIGH FIBER EATING GUIDE PDF https://heatherheynen.com/store

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The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program.

3 months ago

14 minutes 37 seconds

Wellness For Real at Any Age

The Two Hormones Wrecking Your Energy After 40 (and How to Fix Them)

Estrogen, progesterone and testosterone get all the attention in midlife—but blood sugar swings and cortisol imbalances may be the hidden saboteurs behind your energy crashes, stubborn belly fat, and sleepless nights. In this episode, we break down how these two hormones disrupt wellness after 40 and share simple, science-backed strategies you can start today to balance them for better energy, mood, and body composition.

My Website: https://www.heatherheynen.com

Follow me:

IG: @heynencounselingandcoaching

FB: Heather Heynen

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Link to the NO-PREP, NO-COOK MEAL PLAN PDF https://heatherheynen.com/store

Link to the HIGH PROTEIN, HIGH FIBER EATING GUIDE PDF https://heatherheynen.com/store

Link to my ebook High Protein, Easy Recipes:

my-downloadable-530035

Please support this show’s affiliates:

David Protein Bars: Highest Protein, No Sugar, Lowest Calorie, Best Tasting protein bar out there! https://davidprotein.com/HEATHER

PhysiVantage: The Best Whey Protein, Collagen & More

https://physivantage.com/?ref=HEATHERHEYNEN

Enter Discount Code HEATHERHEYNEN at checkout

Thorne Supplements (High Quality Supps) Get 10% off with this link:

https://www.thorne.com/u/PR1256243

5Strands: Affordable, easy food intolerance testing for humans and pets! https://www.5strands.com/#HeatherHeynen. Enter Discount Code HeatherHeynen at checkout

The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program.

4 months ago

16 minutes 44 seconds

Wellness For Real at Any Age

Confidence is Overrated—Here’s What You Really Need

So many of us wait for confidence before we take action—but what if that’s backwards? In this episode, discover why courage matters more than confidence, how to build your “courage muscle,” and why embracing courage in midlife and beyond keeps us energized, growing, and fully alive.

My Website: https://www.heatherheynen.com

Follow me:

IG: @heynencounselingandcoaching

FB: Heather Heynen

YouTube: Heather Heynen Wellness

Link to the NO-PREP, NO-COOK MEAL PLAN PDF https://heatherheynen.com/store

Link to the HIGH PROTEIN, HIGH FIBER EATING GUIDE PDF https://heatherheynen.com/store

Link to my ebook High Protein, Easy Recipes:

my-downloadable-530035

Please support this show’s affiliates:

David Protein Bars: Highest Protein, No Sugar, Lowest Calorie, Best Tasting protein bar out there! https://davidprotein.com/HEATHER

PhysiVantage: The Best Whey Protein, Collagen & More

https://physivantage.com/?ref=HEATHERHEYNEN

Enter Discount Code HEATHERHEYNEN at checkout

Thorne Supplements (High Quality Supps) Get 10% off with this link:

https://www.thorne.com/u/PR1256243

5Strands: Affordable, easy food intolerance testing for humans and pets! https://www.5strands.com/#HeatherHeynen. Enter Discount Code HeatherHeynen at checkout

The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program.

4 months ago

14 minutes 49 seconds

Wellness For Real at Any Age

The Wellness Cost of People-Pleasing: How Saying Yes Impacts Your Hormones, Sleep, and Weight

In this episode of Wellness for Real, we explore the hidden cost of people-pleasing—how saying “yes” when you want to say “no” affects your hormones, sleep, weight, nervous system, and emotional well-being. You’ll learn how this chronic stress pattern shows up in the body, how it contributes to burnout and overeating, and most importantly, how to start breaking the cycle with simple, science-backed strategies.

My Website: https://www.heatherheynen.com

Follow me:

IG: @heynencounselingandcoaching

FB: Heather Heynen

YouTube: Heather Heynen Wellness

Link to the NO-PREP, NO-COOK MEAL PLAN PDF https://heatherheynen.com/store

Link to the HIGH PROTEIN, HIGH FIBER EATING GUIDE PDF https://heatherheynen.com/store

Link to my ebook High Protein, Easy Recipes:

my-downloadable-530035

Please support this show’s affiliates:

David Protein Bars: Highest Protein, No Sugar, Lowest Calorie, Best Tasting protein bar out there! https://davidprotein.com/HEATHER

PhysiVantage: The Best Whey Protein, Collagen & More

https://physivantage.com/?ref=HEATHERHEYNEN

Enter Discount Code HEATHERHEYNEN at checkout

Thorne Supplements (High Quality Supps) Get 10% off with this link:

https://www.thorne.com/u/PR1256243

5Strands: Affordable, easy food intolerance testing for humans and pets! https://www.5strands.com/#HeatherHeynen. Enter Discount Code HeatherHeynen at checkout

The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program.

4 months ago

10 minutes 58 seconds

Wellness For Real at Any Age

The Longevity Gap: Why Muscle is Your Best Medicine After 40

Muscle isn’t just for bodybuilders—and it’s not just about looking good. In this episode of Wellness for Real at Any Age, we explore why muscle is your best medicine after 40. Discover how strength training and protein intake directly impact your lifespan and healthspan, what the “longevity gap” really means, and practical ways to build lean muscle starting now. With inspiring real-life stories, myth-busting insights, and a healthy dose of motivation, this episode will shift the way you think about aging—and your body’s potential.

My Website: https://www.heatherheynen.com

Follow me:

IG: @heynencounselingandcoaching

FB: Heather Heynen

YouTube: Heather Heynen Wellness

Link to the NO-PREP, NO-COOK MEAL PLAN PDF https://heatherheynen.com/store

Link to the HIGH PROTEIN, HIGH FIBER EATING GUIDE PDF https://heatherheynen.com/store

Link to my ebook High Protein, Easy Recipes:

my-downloadable-530035

Please support this show’s affiliates:

David Protein Bars: Highest Protein, No Sugar, Lowest Calorie, Best Tasting protein bar out there! https://davidprotein.com/HEATHER

PhysiVantage: The Best Whey Protein, Collagen & More

https://physivantage.com/?ref=HEATHERHEYNEN

Enter Discount Code HEATHERHEYNEN at checkout

Thorne Supplements (High Quality Supps) Get 10% off with this link:

https://www.thorne.com/u/PR1256243

5Strands: Affordable, easy food intolerance testing for humans and pets! https://www.5strands.com/#HeatherHeynen. Enter Discount Code HeatherHeynen at checkout

The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program.

4 months ago

18 minutes 37 seconds

Wellness For Real at Any Age

Heal Your Relationship With Carbs

In this episode of Wellness for Real, we dive deep into why carbs are not the enemy—despite what decades of diet culture have taught us. You'll learn how cutting carbs can backfire, especially for women and active individuals, and how adequate carbohydrate intake supports performance, mood, hormones, and sleep as we age. With evidence-based science, compassionate insights, and actionable strategies, this episode will help you start healing your relationship with carbs and reclaiming food freedom.

My Website: https://www.heatherheynen.com

Follow me:

IG: @heynencounselingandcoaching

FB: Heather Heynen

YouTube: Heather Heynen Wellness

Link to the NO-PREP, NO-COOK MEAL PLAN PDF https://heatherheynen.com/store

Link to the HIGH PROTEIN, HIGH FIBER EATING GUIDE PDF https://heatherheynen.com/store

Link to my ebook High Protein, Easy Recipes:

my-downloadable-530035

Please support this show’s affiliates:

David Protein Bars: Highest Protein, No Sugar, Lowest Calorie, Best Tasting protein bar out there! https://davidprotein.com/HEATHER

PhysiVantage: The Best Whey Protein, Collagen & More

https://physivantage.com/?ref=HEATHERHEYNEN

Enter Discount Code HEATHERHEYNEN at checkout

Thorne Supplements (High Quality Supps) Get 10% off with this link:

https://www.thorne.com/u/PR1256243

5Strands: Affordable, easy food intolerance testing for humans and pets! https://www.5strands.com/#HeatherHeynen. Enter Discount Code HeatherHeynen at checkout

The information in this podcast is intended to provide broad understanding and knowledge of healthcare topics. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of advice from your physician or healthcare provider. We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional before beginning or altering your personal exercise, diet or supplementation program.

5 months ago

22 minutes 8 seconds