Let's Circle Back to That

Heather Johnson

🎙️ Welcome to "Let's Circle Back to That"! Join Anne & Heather for real conversations about friendships, community, and everyday joy. Subscribe for laughs, inspiration, and genuine connections. 💬❤️ #Podcast #Friendship #Community #Joy Explore our episodes to learn how we build lifelong friendships, foster vibrant communities, and find joy in the little things. Perfect for anyone seeking positivity and genuine connections!

  1. 5D AGO

    S2E09-Staci West- Before the Pause: Menopause, Mentorship & Building Stronger Communities

    What happens when a former newspaper reporter pivots into Communications and PR… and then becomes one of the biggest champions for women's health and community leadership in the Tri-Cities? In this episode of Let's Circle Back to That, we sit down with Staci West — former Tri-City Herald reporter turned communications leader at Battelle/PNNL and Bechtel — to talk about legacy, menopause, mentorship, and what it really means to support women. We circle back to: • Growing up Seattle-focused and learning to love the Tri-Cities • Why the Women in Business Conference (800–900 attendees!) matters more than ever • How menopause is a justice issue — and why we deserve research dollars • Bone density, colonoscopies, DEXA scans, and investing in long-term health • Why teenage years are critical for bone health • How to be a GOOD volunteer (and why flaking helps no one) • Using nonprofits to build your portfolio and career skills • Curly hair tips (yes, including blue perms) • Why subtitles are now mandatory • Legacy thinking after 50 • Exposing kids to trade unions, nonprofits, and broader career pathways   We also shout out powerful local leaders like Michelle Whitney, Abbey Cameron, Bo Ruff, and organizations making waves in women's advocacy. If you've ever wondered: – Why we don't talk enough about menopause – How to mentor the next generation – How to volunteer strategically – Or how to build community intentionally This episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Every review helps us grow this community beyond the Tri-Cities. #CircleBack

    1h 4m
  2. FEB 23

    S2E08 — Jet Richardson: Building Wealth, Building Cities- Urban Planning, Habitat for Humanity, and the Future of the Tri-Cities

    What does urban planning have to do with generational wealth? More than you think.   In this episode of Let's Circle Back to That, we sit down (in a massage chair, naturally) with Jet Richardson — Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Tri-County Partners, urban planning enthusiast, former Peace Corps volunteer, and one of the most civically engaged leaders in the Tri-Cities. From "eyes on the street" and the evolution of South Richland to medieval city cores in Estonia, Jet connects the dots between city design, homeownership, and long-term community health. We talk about: • Why starter homes matter (and why we don't build them anymore) • The impending million-unit housing deficit in Washington State • How Habitat homes have generated over $60 million in local wealth • Urban planning lessons from Senegal, Chicago, DC, and Finland • Why resistance to change actually means people care • What effective service should really look like • The power of transparency and trust in nonprofit leadership • Why Habitat needs "a bajillion" volunteers Plus: Anne's old bedroom studio tour (VHS player included), Ewan McGregor admiration, Disney lighting Carlsbad Caverns, moats in Richland, and reindeer for dinner. Jet reminds us that community isn't accidental — it's built. 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation. ⭐ If you love leadership, cities, and real community-building, rate & review to help new listeners find us. 💬 Share this episode with someone who cares about the future of where we live. #BelieveInPodcasts

    1h 12m
  3. FEB 16

    S2E07-Natalie Abersfeller: Do The Thing- Confidence, Community, & Finding Your Stride

    "The most effective way to do it is to do it." — Amelia Earhart In this episode of Let's Circle Back to That, Anne and Heather sit down with Natalie Abersfeller for a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation about confidence—how we build it, lose it, and learn to find our stride again in new seasons of life. We kick off with a new intro segment featuring a leadership quote and a guessing game, then dive into big questions: Do busy people really get more done? What role does hustle culture play in our confidence? How do postpartum changes, hormones, aging, and comparison quietly reshape our expectations of ourselves? Natalie and Anne reflect on a decades-long friendship that truly began with a high school car accident by, the power of cross-generational communities like PEO, and why gathering people is more than a personality trait—it's a way of creating confidence for others. We also talk communication tools from therapy, learning to receive constructive feedback, and how family norms shape the way we handle conflict and connection. Then Natalie takes us into the world of barrel racing—how she found the sport later in life, the camaraderie among women riders, what it takes physically and mentally to compete, and why confidence is built one ride at a time. From caring for horses to racing by fractions of a second, this community is rooted in support, resilience, and showing up. We wrap things up with a cozy cookie taste test that ties together food, family, memory, and community—because confidence can grow in the smallest, sweetest moments too. 🎧 Listen now and circle back with us. 💬 What's something you did before you felt ready? ⭐ Rate, review, and share to help new listeners find the pod.

    53 min
  4. JAN 19

    S2E03 — Emily Nielsen-Live Healthy Until You Die: Nutrition as Medicine, Community as a Health Metric, & Becoming a Scientist in Your Own Body

    What if we stopped normalizing feeling terrible—and started asking better questions about our health? In this episode of Let's Circle Back to That, we sit down with Emily Nielsen, certified nutritionist (CN), certified nutrition specialist (CNS), and founder of a thriving integrative health practice built entirely without debt while navigating burnout. Emily shares her journey from nearly dying in her twenties to rebuilding her health, her career, and her life—starting from her basement and growing into a full multi-practitioner practice. We talk about: Why nutrition is medicine (but never the whole story) Rapid Aging or "reverse puberty" and how to cushion the symptoms instead of fighting your body Chronic illness, trauma, identity, and why some brains feel safer staying "in the hole" Preventative care vs. waiting until you're sick enough to deserve help Why community is a measurable health metric Parenting teens, food freedom, and being a "nutrition detective" The Wednesday Waffle 🧇—and how intentional connection can change your relationships If you've ever felt stuck in your body, overwhelmed by health advice, or curious how art and science can meet to support total wellness—this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify ⭐️ Rate, review, and share with someone who wants to live well for the long game

    1h 4m

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🎙️ Welcome to "Let's Circle Back to That"! Join Anne & Heather for real conversations about friendships, community, and everyday joy. Subscribe for laughs, inspiration, and genuine connections. 💬❤️ #Podcast #Friendship #Community #Joy Explore our episodes to learn how we build lifelong friendships, foster vibrant communities, and find joy in the little things. Perfect for anyone seeking positivity and genuine connections!