When Ryan and I posted about doing a 2-day couples therapy intensive, people literally started praying for us. 😂 And I get it. But here's the thing: We weren't falling apart. We went because we were ready to go deeper. And what happened in that room over those two days? It cracked us both wide open in ways I did not see coming.

We sat with a therapist named Dave (the Universe keeps bringing that name back to me) who does something completely different from anything I've tried before. IFS, psychodrama, experiential therapy, all of it woven together. We're talking parts work, childhood drawings, standing on literal cards on the floor and trying to physically step into your own adult power. And watching Ryan stand there frozen for 30 minutes, unable to do it, I cried. Because I have been in that exact spot. I know what it costs to finally take that step.

This one goes deep. We talk about the hidden parts of us that were built to protect old wounds, why your biggest superpower probably came from your deepest pain, and what it actually looks like to do real inner work when nothing is technically "wrong." 🥹

In this episode, we discuss:

• What we learned during our two-day couples therapy intensive

• How childhood experiences shape our adult relationships

• Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work

• Navigating perimenopause, aging, and learning to embrace change

• The surprising connection between fear, perfectionism, and overwhelm

• How greater self-awareness can create healthier, stronger relationships

  
  

If you've ever wondered why you react the way you do, found yourself stuck in the same patterns, or felt like you're constantly chasing a better version of yourself, I hope this reminds you that healing isn't about becoming someone new. It's about finally understanding who you've always been, with a whole lot more compassion.

I love you guys so much. Thanks for being here. ❤️

Here are the key moments from the episode:

00:00 The Couples Therapy Episode That Changed Everything

03:50 What Steve Jobs Knew About Decision Fatigue

07:46 Does Getting Your Period Actually Reset You Emotionally?

11:00 The DMs With a Stranger's Song That Made Heidi Break Down

14:07 The Botox Reel That Made Heidi Question Whether She'll Ever Stop Fighting Aging

18:11 What Hypnobabies Taught Her About Resisting the Things You Can't Control

25:11 15 Years of Therapists, Coaches & On-Site: What Actually Moved the Needle

33:00 Sensory Overload, a Misplaced Pillow, and Why the Room Almost Derailed the Whole Session

40:00 The Drawing Exercise That Forces You to See Exactly Where Your Patterns Were Born

44:08 She Said "Sad" But That Wasn't It. The Word That Finally Broke Through

47:07 The Financial Safety Wound You Didn't Know You Were Carrying (And Where It Really Starts)

51:00 Why Having More Money Will Never Make You Feel Safe, A Financial Advisor Explains

57:37 The Moment Ryan Couldn't Step Into His Own Power And What Was Standing in the Way

1:00:02 This Is Where Real Confidence and Internal Leadership Actually Come From

1:07:00 The Late-Night Breakdown That Proved the Therapy Was Already Working

1:11:00 What's Really Happening Behind the Highlight Reel, Heidi Gets Brutally Honest

1:19:01 Why Not Every Woman Wants to Be Heard, Some of Us Just Want the Solution

1:25:52 The Therapist Who Thought They Were There to Break Up (Funniest Ending)

Connect with Heidi:

Website: https://heidipowell.net/

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @realheidipowell

Facebook: Heidi Powell

YouTube: @RealHeidiPowell

Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

Yup… we’re doing it. In 2021 I sat across the table From Lewis Howes and his beautiful now-wife, Maria, listening to them gush over their then-new relationship… and how from Day One, therapy was a non-negotiable. Both individually and as a couple, they committed to working on themselves to give such a special union the best chance possible.

I’ve never forgotten that.

Fast forward to one year ago when I met Ryan, I immediately knew he was special. Our connection was special. And more than anything… it is a thing worth protecting and growing. 

Patterns are a real thing. And to be honest, I have more than a bag of destructive patterns…individually and relationally. I’m aware enough to know these days that if I don’t continue to peel back the layers of healing, I will continue to repeat those patterns which have destroyed precious things historically.

This podcast is about that. And it’s about how over the last year Ryan and I have both committed to diving in head first.

Relationships are mirrors… and sometimes those damn mirrors are hard to look into. But only by allowing the mirrors to be held up, can we become aware of our blind spots and ultimately (hopefully) evolve into two people who can hold a healthy relationship. :)

This conversation touches on communication, self-awareness, people-pleasing, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to be fully seen by another person. We explore how our past experiences still shape the way we show up today and why healthy relationships often reveal the parts of ourselves that still need attention.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why personal growth doesn't stop when you find the right relationship

• The relationship patterns we never want to repeat

• How unspoken expectations can create distance and resentment

• The challenge of balancing ambition, family, friendships, and connection

• What vulnerability actually looks like in a healthy relationship

• The fears and insecurities that still show up for both of us

• Choosing curiosity over defensiveness during difficult conversations

• How growth often begins where comfort ends

  
  

  
  

More than anything, this episode is a reminder that the strongest relationships aren't built by two perfect people. They're built by two people willing to keep learning, keep communicating, and keep choosing each other through every season of growth.

Here are the key moments from the episode:

00:00 What Happens When Old Patterns Return

04:03 Why We’re Finally Talking About Long Distance

07:07 Redefining What “Failed” Relationships Really Mean

10:23 Can the Honeymoon Phase Actually Last Forever?

13:19 When Your Partner Notices Every Tiny Shift

16:11 The Fear of Being Fully Seen

18:06 When People-Pleasing Starts Stealing Your Peace

21:56 The Pattern Heidi Refuses to Repeat

26:16 Why We Chose Therapy Before Things Broke

29:21 The Truth About High Expectations in Love

33:36 When Independence Makes Partnership Harder

36:52 Becoming the Average of the Right People

37:43 Losing Yourself to Be Loved

40:10 What Comes Next After the Therapy Intensive

41:47 Why Therapy Is a Tool, Not a Last Resort

43:31 Awareness Is Where Real Change Begins

Connect with Heidi:
Website: https://heidipowell.net/Email: [email protected]: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowellTrain with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

This week, I found myself reflecting on the woman I used to be and the woman I'm still becoming.

After looking back through photos from the last year and a half, I realized I've slowly let go of some of the habits that help me feel my best. As life gets busier with work, motherhood, friendships, and relationships, I've been asking myself an important question: how do we create space for everything that matters without losing ourselves in the process?

In this episode, I share a personal life update and open up about balancing entrepreneurship, parenting, self-care, and the constant challenge of protecting my time and energy. I also reflect on the journey from 18-year-old Heidi, who struggled with self-worth, people-pleasing, and an eating disorder, to the woman I am today.

We talk about healing, self-love, creating safe relationships with our children, and one question that completely stopped me in my tracks, what superpower do you have today that was born from trauma?

In this episode, we discuss:

• Reconnecting with yourself during busy seasons
• Why healthy habits matter more than motivation
• What I would tell my 18-year-old self
• Healing from shame, self-hatred, and people-pleasing
• Learning to create safety and trust with your children
• Letting go of control as your kids grow up
• Why you either win or you learn
• Finding the gifts hidden inside difficult experiences

If you've ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or wondered if healing is really possible, I hope this conversation reminds you that it gets better. Keep going.

I love you guys. Thanks for being here. ❤️

Here are the key moments from the episode:

00:00 Welcome to Heidi’s Lane

04:36 Realising I’ve Been Letting Go of Myself

10:25 The Entrepreneur Struggle No One Sees

13:28 The “Magic” of Movement When You Feel Stuck

15:30 The Moment I Realised No Man Should Love Me More Than I Love Myself

17:12 What 18-Year-Old Heidi Would Think of Me Today

20:25 What I’d Really Tell My Younger Self

24:03 How Cash Is Growing Into a New Role

27:26 The Parenting Advice That Changed How I Listen

30:17 Why You Either Win or You Learn

33:02 The Question That Stopped Me: What Superpower Came From Your Trauma?

36:21 A Challenge to Find the Superpower Inside Your Story

Connect with Heidi:

Website:⁠ https://heidipowell.net/⁠

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @realheidipowell

Facebook: Heidi Powell

YouTube: @RealHeidiPowell

Train with Heidi on her Show Up App:⁠ https://www.showupfit.app/

I've been wanting to introduce you to these two for a while now.

Chelsea and Emily are two of my favorite people on the planet. They're funny, they're real, they're the kind of women who walk into a room and make everyone feel like they belong. And the moment I started getting to know them, I felt like I'd known them my entire life.

But what brought us here — to this couch, to this conversation — is their story. And it's one I think a lot of people need to hear.

Both Chelsea and Emily were married to men. Both were navigating life inside a religious community. Both had kids. And both, later in life, discovered something about themselves that changed everything.

They came out. And in doing so, they had to lose a lot — their marriages, their identities, their communities — to finally become who they actually were.

Freedom isn't free. And this episode is proof of that.

This is not just a story about sexuality. It's about what it costs to live honestly. It's about the loneliness of going through something no one around you seems to understand. It's about finding the people who have walked your same road. And it's about what you find on the other side of the hardest thing you've ever done.

I walked away from this conversation different. More compassionate. More open. More convinced than ever that the path to real freedom almost always runs straight through the thing you're most afraid of.

If you've ever had to lose something — or burn something down — to finally find yourself... this one is for you.

We talk about:

• What it actually feels like to come out later in life — with kids, a marriage, and a whole identity on the line
• How your story can get told for you before you're ready
• The loneliness of going through something no one around you has experienced
• Finding your people — the ones who have walked your exact road
• What it means to finally stop performing your life
• How going through hard things makes you less judgmental and more human
• Raising kids inside non-traditional families with love, safety, and zero shame
• "I reserve the right to change and evolve" — and why that's not weakness, it's growth

There's so much laughter in this episode. There's rawness. There are moments that gave me chills. And there are things these two said that I'm still thinking about.

This is one of my favorites I've ever recorded. I think you're going to love them as much as I do.

Welcome back to Heidi's Lane. ❤️

Here are the key moments from the episode:

00:00 Why This Episode Hits Different 

03:14 How Four Strangers Became Inseparable 

07:29 Chelsea's Obsession She Couldn't Explain 

12:41 Losing Control of Your Own Coming Out Story 

18:06 Navigating Divorce, Kids, and Each Other Simultaneously 

23:28 Why Emily Kept Saying No to Everything 

28:45 Hell Fast-Tracks You to Your Real Friends 

34:03 Meeting Someone Who Has Lived Your Exact Life 

38:51 The Treadmill Snub That Almost Ended It All 

43:17 How Kids Handle Non-Traditional Families Better Than Adults 

47:04 Creating a Home Other People's Kids Run To 

51:02 The One Phrase That Changes How You Parent 

55:30 The People Judging You Are Living It on Delay 

59:57 The Airport Security Guard Who Pushed Too Far 

01:04:33 The Space Between Reaction and Response 

01:09:14 Why Heidi Is Launching a Women's Supplement Line 

Connect with Heidi:

Website: https://heidipowell.net/

Email: [email protected]: @realheidipowell

Facebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowell

Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

Connect with Emily and Chelsea:

Instagram: @em_moves14

The REST of the story you’ve all been waiting for…and the one we’ve been waiting to tell!!🥰

Oh to be young(ish) and in love. One year into this relationship, and it’s only gotten better. It’s only gotten safer. It’s only felt deeper.

I honestly don’t even know how to explain this episode.

What started as part two of the story of how Ryan and I met somehow turned into one of the rawest conversations I’ve ever had on this podcast. We talk about intuition, trauma bonds, nervous system exhaustion, childhood wounds, emotional safety, and what it feels like when you finally meet someone who doesn’t require you to become someone else to be loved.

This episode takes you into the middle of one of the hardest seasons of my life, navigating a relationship I knew deep down wasn’t right for me, while simultaneously experiencing a connection that felt completely unfamiliar, safe, honest, and deeply soul-recognizing.

We talk about:

• Why I kept returning to relationships that hurt me
• The breathwork session that changed how I saw my entire life
• Learning how much I had shape-shifted inside relationships
• The prayer I started saying every single day
• Why emotional safety felt so foreign to me
• The chaos that unfolded in Ohio
• The moment I realized connection was supposed to feel different

There’s laughter in this episode. There’s awkwardness. There’s deep vulnerability. There are things I probably never thought I’d say publicly.

But more than anything, this conversation is about finally understanding the difference between attachment and peace.

If you’ve ever ignored your intuition, stayed too long, questioned your worth, or wondered if healthy love actually exists, I think this episode might hit home for you.

Welcome back to Heidi’s Lane. ❤️

Here are the key moments from the episode:

00:00 Welcome Back to Heidi’s Lane

06:23 Ignoring Intuition to Keep the Peace

10:11 Why Heidi Knew Her Real Match Was Coming

15:01 Trying to Break Free From a 12-Time Breakup Cycle

20:06 The First Time Heidi Felt Emotionally Safe

24:16 The Floodgates Opened: Shame, Secrets & Safety

28:34 Voice Notes, Spirituality & No Flirting

30:01 Telling Kyra About the Instant Soul Connection

35:17 The First Phone Call That Lasted Until 4AM

39:25 The Unexpected Love Triangle Moment

42:00 Why Heidi Almost Walked Away

46:08 Helping Ryan Navigate the Hardest Season of His Life

50:05 Why Ohio Made Their Connection Stronger

54:19 How Heidi Finally Knew What Real Connection Felt Like

61:00 Ryan’s Reaction to Heidi’s Letter

66:00 Feeling Fully Free to Be Yourself

69:30 Family, Fear & Knowing This Was Different

Connect with Heidi:

Website: https://heidipowell.net/

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @realheidipowell

Facebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowell

Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

I have been holding this one close for a long time.

You've been asking. Every week, in my DMs, in the comments, in voice memos from strangers who somehow feel like old friends, what's the story? How did you two actually meet?

Well…Today is the day.

This is Part 1 of how Ryan and I found each other, and I'll warn you, we don't even make it to the first date. Because when two people who have lived a lot of life try to trace it back to the beginning, you keep finding more beginning.

What I can tell you is this, he almost unfollowed me!!! I almost never replied!!! I thought he was a woman…lol… And somewhere in the middle of all of that, the universe had other plans. :)

We talk about:

• What it really feels like to go through separation and the first holidays alone
• What it means to be in a relationship where you feel so safeThe darkest stretch of Ryan's life
• The last-minute trip to Costa Rica that changed everything, and the DM sent from a dirt road in the middle of nowhere that started it all

There's also a lot of laughing. Ruby has a proposal for Ryan that left us both speechless. And Keira shows up at the end and says something so beautiful it might just break you open.

Grab your coffee. Get on the couch. Part 2 is coming soon.

Here are the key moments from the episode:

00:00 Why This Love Story Feels Different

03:57 The Relationship Shift That Made Heidi Feel Safe

09:20 The Hidden Cost of Fame and Starting Over

13:23 Separation, Divorce, and Why Timing Mattered

16:34 The Post About Divorce That Stopped Him Cold

22:22 The DM She Almost Missed and Why It Landed

25:25 Why Heidi Started the Podcast in the First Place

27:57 The Divorce Lesson That Only Pain Can Teach

32:07 How They Healed Each Other’s Trust Issues

35:10 The Upbringing That Shaped His View of Masculinity

39:16 The Question Every Woman Should Ask About a Man

45:31 Why He Never Unfollowed Her

47:24 The Costa Rica Trip That Happened During a Breaking Point

53:40 The First Real Texts That Changed Everything

59:35 When He Realized Heidi Was Different

01:01:01 The IUD Appointment Story She Never Posted

Connect with Heidi:

Website:⁠ https://heidipowell.net/⁠

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @realheidipowell

Facebook: Heidi Powell

YouTube: @RealHeidiPowell

Train with Heidi on her Show Up App:⁠ https://www.showupfit.app/

This episode started as a simple Q&A, but it turned into something a little more real.

We talk about workouts, macros, and what actually works as our bodies change through different seasons of life, especially for women navigating their 40s, 50s, and beyond. But underneath all of that, this conversation is really about something else.

Momentum.

I share why so many of us feel stuck even when we know what to do, why motivation isn’t something you go out and find, and how the smallest actions are often the thing that changes everything.

We also get into how life gets busy, how we slowly stop showing up for ourselves, and why the seasons where you feel like you don’t have time are usually the ones where it matters most.

There’s some practicality here, workouts, splits, macros, all the things, but also a lot of real life. Because the truth is, this isn’t just about fitness. It’s about learning how to come back to yourself, again and again.

We talk about:

• Why motivation isn’t something you find and what actually works instead
• How to rebuild momentum when life feels overwhelming
• Realistic workout expectations as your body changes with age
• Simple workout structures for busy women
• The truth about calorie deficits, macros, and sustainable fat loss
• Why the scale doesn’t always tell the full story
• Learning to work with your body instead of against it

This one is part Q&A, part life check-in, and part reminder that you don’t need to overhaul your entire life to start feeling better again. You just need to start.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, inconsistent, or like you’ve lost your rhythm, this is for you.

And if you’re in a season where everything else feels more important than taking care of yourself, consider this your gentle nudge. You matter too.

Need help in perimenopause? Download my FREE “Fitness Longevity for Women” guide by clicking here.  https://fit.heidipowell.net/fitness-longevity/  

Want a community of women going through a similar phase as you? Join my FREE 5 Day Better Body Bootcamp here, or go to heidipowell.net/bootcamp

Here are the key moments from the episode:

00:00 Why This Q&A Hits a Different Nerve

03:08 The Motivation Lie That Keeps Women Stuck

06:11 How to Create Momentum When Life Feels Heavy

08:33 Why Heidi Is Bringing Back Her 60-Day Challenge

11:12 The Busy-Season Trap That Makes You Forget Yourself

14:10 Do You Really Need 60 Minutes in the Gym?

18:02 Best Home Workout Options When You Only Have Dumbbells

21:15 The Calorie Deficit Explained Without the Confusion

24:56 How to Estimate Your Metabolism Before Counting Macros

27:06 The TDEE Shortcut Most Women Need to Understand

30:37 What Heidi Actually Eats in a Day Right Now

34:24 The Best Supplements for Muscle as Hormones Shift

37:21 Can You Fix a Slowed-Down Metabolism?

39:27 Where to Start When You Feel Overwhelmed by Everything

42:05 Heidi’s Final Reminder to Take Your Power Back

Connect with Heidi:

Website: https://heidipowell.net/

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @realheidipowell

Facebook: Heidi Powell

YouTube: @RealHeidiPowell

Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

I am nervous posting this podcast…as this was not the episode I planned to release.

We spend our lives trying to stay put together and neat. Keeping our hurt hidden and our smiles big.

This podcast shows a very different side of me. A side of Heidi that has real insecurities that run deep. A side of Heidi that feels pain and actually does care what others think about her even when she says she doesn’t.

While the strong Heidi is me…this is also me, and it’s not easy to share.

Today, you are witnessing a real life hormonal meltdown. What was supposed to be an informational conversation turned into something very different...an unfiltered conversation I’m still shocked I’m allowing the world to see.

In this episode, I open up about the emotional toll of shifting hormones, irregular cycles, feeling overwhelmed by life, work, motherhood, pressure, aging, and the weight so many women silently carry. I also share why this episode was so hard for me to put out into the world...and why I decided to share it anyway.

The truth is, the episodes that feel the hardest to release are often the ones that make the biggest impact. So if you’ve been feeling messy, emotional, stretched thin, less like yourself, or just plain alone in this season...this one is for you.

And if you love someone who’s walking through hormonal changes, this episode might help you understand her a little better too.

You are not broken. You are not crazy. And you are definitely not alone.

We talk about:

• What it feels like to hit your emotional limit 
• The pressure of being the one who always has the answers
• Hormones, perimenopause, and identity shifts no one prepares you for
• The grief of feeling like your best years are behind you
• Being judged as a woman and as a mother, no matter what you do
• The gap between how life looks and how it actually feels

This one is part life update, part emotional dump, part honest reminder that even the strong ones have days where they fall apart.

And maybe that’s not a bad thing.

Dealing with Perimenopause? For Heidi’s FREE Guide to Fitness Longevity for Women in Perimenopause, click HERE (https://fit.heidipowell.net/fitness-longevity/)

Want a community of women going through a similar phase as you? Join my FREE 5 Day Better Body Bootcamp here, or go to heidipowell.net/bootcamp

Here are the key moments from the episode:

00:00 This Episode Wasn’t Meant to Go Live

03:11 The Last Straw That Broke Me (It Wasn’t Just One Thing)

06:24 Why This Messy Episode Matters

10:07 Hormones, Missing Periods & Feeling Off in My Own Body

15:02 Mom Guilt, Doris, & Being Judged Online

17:28 Why Women Get Criticized No Matter What They Do

21:04 What Hate Comments Really Say About People

24:13 The Pressure of Running a Business No One Sees

26:07 Carrying Financial Responsibility & Providing for Everyone

30:18 Feeling Buried by Your Own Life (I’m Sick of Making Decisions)

34:58 Aging, Identity & What If This Makes Me Unlovable?

38:22 Wanting Back What You Once Hated (I Just Want a Normal Period)

41:40 Strong Most Days… But Today I Broke (I Don’t Even Feel Pretty)

44:01 The Moment I Wanted to Quit Everything

47:07 You’re Not Alone in This

Connect with Heidi:

Website: https://heidipowell.net/

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @realheidipowell

Facebook: Heidi Powell

YouTube: @RealHeidiPowell

Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

This episode is a real look at what’s different about me now... and why this next season of life, business, coaching, and creating feels nothing like the last one.

I share how trauma, people-pleasing, and desperation fueled so much of what I built before... and how peace, rootedness, and trust are changing everything now.

We talk about identity, money, mindset, masks, weirdness, creation, and the freedom that comes when you stop chasing outcomes and actually enjoy the process.

Also... bamboo, geckos, Monopoly money, and somehow, all of it makes sense. 😂

This conversation is part life update, part philosophy, and part reminder that we’re all creating our lives in ways we don’t always realize.

PS: To join the FREE 5 Day Bootcamp we talk about in this episode, head to HeidiPowell.net/Bootcamp or click here! (hyperlink with heidipowell.net/bootcamp)

In this episode, Ryan and I talk about:

• Why I feel less desperate than I used to
• What “bamboo season” means to me
• How I see life now
• Why I’m creating again (Hello there is a new Get Fit Challenge starting!)
• What I hope people experience differently with me this time
• The power of thought, energy, and expectation
• Why being fully yourself AND MASK FREE is the freest thing in the world

Here are the key moments from the episode:

00:00 Why This Episode Is for You

03:02 The Version of Me the Internet Saw

06:06 Why Hard Life Experiences Changed Me

09:34 Showing Up the Way People Expected

11:04 The Hormone Mistake Affecting My Energy

14:23 Bringing Back the 60-Day Challenge

16:02 Why Weight Loss Alone Doesn’t Work

20:10 The Outsourcing Mistake I Made in Business

23:19 Rebuilding With the Right Team

25:39 The Moment I Started Seeing Life Differently

28:24 How That Mindset Makes Hard Things Easier

33:05 How This Version of Me Will Help People

36:08 When Success Comes From Trauma & People-Pleasing

38:29 What Happens When You Drop the Mask

41:23 How One Thought Can Change Everything

44:30 The Power of Planting Hope Instead

45:22 Why This Conversation Is Just the Beginning

Connect with Heidi:

Website: https://heidipowell.net/

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @realheidipowell

Facebook: Heidi Powell

YouTube: @RealHeidiPowell

Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

If you still pee when you sneeze (hello, me!)...if sex isn’t the same as it used to be…or if your hips, core, and really entire body doesn’t feel like it used to…

This conversation is for you.

Today I’m chatting with my friend Jana Danielson, movement specialist and creator of the Cooch Ball (yes, I said “cooch” and we’re going there!) to dive into these hard to talk about issues.

And you guys… this one blew my mind. -> Jana shares research showing that 90% of pelvic floor dysfunction is a fitness issue — not a medical issue. That means you are not broken. You are trainable.

In this ep, we talk about:

• Why doing more Kegels might actually be making things worse
• The difference between weak vs. hypertonic (too tight) pelvic floors
• Why jaw tension, tight hips, and anxiety are connected
• How breathing incorrectly can shut down your core
• The “common vs normal” myth around aging
• Why shame lives in this part of the body
• And how just THREE minutes a day can start to rewire your system

We also get very real about:

• Dribbling in my car (yes, I said it)
• Doctors dismissing women
• Changes in your 40s
• Why we deserve education instead of resignation

This is not about pads or “just dealing with it.” This conversation is about understanding your body so you can support it.

Ready to support your pelvic floor and hormones? Here are the tools we discussed in this episode:

✨ Intimacy Bundle

https://bloombetter.life/pages/the-intimacy-bundle?bg_ref=y72MYLnTMe

✨ Perimenopause Bundle

https://bloombetter.life/pages/perimenopause?bg_ref=y72MYLnTMe

✨ Menopause Bundle

https://bloombetter.life/pages/menopause-funnel?bg_ref=y72MYLnTMe

✨ Cooch Ball

https://bloombetter.life/heidipowell

Key moments from the episode:

00:00 The Pelvic Floor Talk We Avoid

03:18 Common vs. Normal

08:09 Leaking Isn’t Just Aging

16:49 Why Kegels Can Backfire

23:27 The 3-Part Pelvic Floor Fix

28:45 Tight Hips & Pelvic Floor

35:21 Build Strength Without Clenching

42:37 Posture Mistakes That Cause Dysfunction

51:09 Men Have Pelvic Floors Too

56:44 Using the Cooch Ball Correctly

01:01:21 Pads Don’t Fix the Problem

01:08:17 Why It’s All Connected

01:09:46 When You’ll See Results

Connect with Heidi:

Website: https://heidipowell.net/

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @realheidipowell

Facebook: Heidi Powell

YouTube: @RealHeidiPowell

Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

Connect with Jana Danielson:

Instagram: @jana.danielson

About Jana Danielson:

Jana Danielson is a movement specialist, wellness entrepreneur, and Founder & CEO of Bloom Better, helping women build strong, pain-free, high-performing bodies at every stage of life. After overcoming chronic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction, she turned her healing journey into a mission to teach women how to move smarter, breathe deeper, and reconnect with their bodies. Creator of Terrain Fitness and the Cooch Ball— the first pelvic floor fitness tool. Jana empowers women to reclaim strength, confidence, and control over their health.