​Heidi’s Lane with Heidi Powell

Heidi Lane Powell
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Heidi's Lane with Heidi Powell: Where we dive into real stories, belly laugh moments, and heart-to-heart chats. Each episode will bring tons of vulnerability, the permission to start anew, inspiration to be in the present moment and finding joy in living life to the fullest. Tune in for unfiltered conversations that will make everyone feel seen, heard, and loved because at the end of the day, we’re all here to lift each other up and be in the driver’s seat of our own lives.

  1. Ep. 79 Your January Reset Is a Lie: Here’s the Truth About New Year’s Resolutions + How To Do 2026 Differently | Keira Brinton

    JAN 4

    Ep. 79 Your January Reset Is a Lie: Here’s the Truth About New Year’s Resolutions + How To Do 2026 Differently | Keira Brinton

    It’s the first episode of 2026, and we’re flipping New Year’s resolutions on their head. I’m joined by my best friend (and the woman who helped bring this podcast to life), Keira Brinton, on the pod today, where we talk about WHY January pressures set so many of us up to fail!! In this conversation, Keira and I talk about how to start this year in a way that actually matches real life, real energy, and real healing. We go deep on integrity, self-trust, cycles (in nature + in your body), and the mindset shifts that turn “starting over” into steady momentum. In this episode, we talk about: Why “New Year, New You” hits hardest in the coldest, darkest season—and why that mattersThe idea that a 500-year-old calendar system isn’t a good blueprint for motivation (Gregorian calendar history) Encyclopedia Virginia+2HISTORY+2Why most people quit early—and how to stop making that mean something about you.The real foundation: integrity with yourself (and why overcommitting breaks self-trust)“Your pace is allowed to be your pace”—and how cycles apply to reinventionA mindset experiment that shows how your brain “fills in the gaps” based on what you focus onPrayer/gratitude as a frequency shift (moving from “please help me” to “thank you, it’s already here”)The rules that shaped my life (Bob Parsons’ “16 Rules”) and the ones that still guide me today Bob ParsonsThe line I swear by: a good plan executed today beats a perfect plan that never happens Gentle content note: This episode includes discussion of suicidal ideation and mental health struggles. What to do after listening (simple action steps): Instead of a January overhaul, choose one tiny “Kaizen” move you can repeat daily. Wikipedia+1Write your version of: “Thank you for…” (safety, health, support, strength)—and sit in it for 60 seconds.Pick ONE decision you’ve been dragging out and execute a “good plan” today. What’s coming next: Keira is back for Episode 80, and we’re continuing the rest of the 16 Rules (plus some real-life stories that usually stay in our voice memos). Watch this full episode on YouTube here or head to https://www.youtube.com/@RealHeidiPowell. Here are the key moments from the episode: 00:00 Why This New Year Needed a Different Conversation 02:05 The Origin Story of Heidi’s Lane—and the Woman Who Helped Start It 06:45 “Lonely at the Top”—What Success Doesn’t Protect You From 10:55 A Raw Conversation About Mental Health, Darkness, and Being Seen 14:01 The Night Everything Almost Ended 18:12 What Actually Saved Her Life 24:45 Winter Is for Rest—Not Reinvention 29:40 You Are Literally Not the Same Person You Were Years Ago 34:35 Letting Your Ex (and Yourself) Be New 37:55 The Mindset Experiment That Proves Focus Shapes Reality 40:45 Why Gratitude Changes What You Attract 45:30 The Rules That Quietly Shaped My Life 49:05 Comfort Zones, Perseverance & Being 10 Feet from Gold 54:07 Integrity, Self-Trust, and Lasting Change 59:20 A Good Plan Executed Today Beats a Perfect Plan Someday 1:04:40 How to Do 2026 Differently—Without Burning Out Connect with Heidi: Website: https://heidipowell.net/ Email: podcast@heidipowell.net Instagram: @realheidipowell Facebook: Heidi Powell YouTube: @RealHeidiPowell Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/ Connect with Keira Brinton: Website: https://www.keirabrinton.com/ Instagram: @keirabrinton About Keira Brinton: Keira Brinton is the CEO & Founder of JOA Publishing, host of the Sacred Wandering podcast, 7x author, and creator of the internationally known Book Activator method. She is “The People’s Publisher,” helping visionaries channel, write, and launch the books they were born to lead with. Through her retreats, webinars, TV show Writer’s Island, and her publishing house, Keira has activated thousands of authors into their life’s work. She blends strategy and spirit, business and devotion, and is known for making the impossible feel inevitable.

    1h 9m
  2. Ep. 78 Heartfelt Holidays with Mama Lane: Celebrating Traditions + Memories While Navigating Grief

    12/22/2025

    Ep. 78 Heartfelt Holidays with Mama Lane: Celebrating Traditions + Memories While Navigating Grief

    In this special holiday episode of Heidi's Lane, we are joined by two very special people in my life: Lauri, my mother and Matix, my oldest son! Today we dive into the intimate world of family traditions and the poignant dance with grief during the holidays. My mom and I reminisce about cherished memories, like our lively Polish Christmas Eves and my dad's signature German chocolate cake. We laugh, share stories, and even shed a few tears, acknowledging the bittersweet absence of loved ones.  I also explore how traditions evolve, especially in the tapestry of a blended family, and the importance of finding joy in simplicity.  This episode is a raw, authentic journey through the joys and sorrows of holiday memories and traditions, inviting you to reflect on your own. Here are the key moments from the episode: 5:00 Family traditions and why they are important 11:30 Appreciating childhood memories 20:30 The importance of creating new traditions 26:30 Adapting traditions to life's changes 38:00 Our Polish Christmas Eve dinner tradition 53:50 Choosing memories over materialism 56:30 Dealing with grief during the holidays Connect with Heidi:
 Website: https://heidipowell.net/   Email: podcast@heidipowell.net   Instagram: @realheidipowell Facebook: Heidi Powell YouTube: @RealHeidiPowell Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

    1h 3m
  3. Ep. 77 Eating Disorders Part 2: The Therapist Episode on Signs, Symptoms, Causes, & How to Finally Heal | Dr. Morgan Francis

    12/08/2025

    Ep. 77 Eating Disorders Part 2: The Therapist Episode on Signs, Symptoms, Causes, & How to Finally Heal | Dr. Morgan Francis

    This week, we’re continuing the conversation about eating disorders, but this time, with a professional who has spent nearly two decades treating eating disorders. After my solo episode (ep. 75) sharing my 15-year battle with anorexia, bulimia, food addiction, and body dysmorphia, you sent in hundreds of questions…and I saved all of them for this conversation. Today, I’m joined by Dr. Morgan Francis, licensed therapist and eating disorder specialist, for a powerful, honest, informative, and definitely-lifesaving conversation that every woman (and every parent) needs to hear. Together, we break down: ✨ Disordered eating vs. eating disorders—the difference matters ✨ How young it starts (as early as five years old) and why ✨ The most commonly missed warning signs ✨ How to know if you may be struggling ✨ What to do if someone you love has an eating disorder ✨ How to help yourself if you’re stuck in the cycle ✨ Why “looking healthy” can hide years of pain ✨ The role of shame, trauma, comparison, and control ✨ What real healing actually looks like, and how you can learn to love your body This episode is equal parts education, compassion, and empowerment. Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone who is, or trying to understand your own relationship with food and your body…this conversation is a gentle, grounding place to start. If you or someone you love is struggling, please know: you’re not alone, there IS help, and healing is absolutely possible. 🫶🏼 Here are three free, reputable places to get help: 💛 NEDA: Free screening tools and a 24/7 crisis text line (text NEDA to 741741). 💛 ANAD: Free virtual support groups and one-on-one peer mentoring at anad.org.  💛 Project HEAL: Helps people access treatment when cost or insurance is a barrier at theprojectheal.org.  You’re not alone, and real support is available. 🫶🏼 Want deeper support from Dr. Morgan? 💛 Here’s a link to Dr. Morgan’s Guide to Intuitive Eating and her Trainings for Therapists & Coaches -> CLICK HERE  If this episode speaks to you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it. And if you haven’t listened to Part 1 my story—it’s Episode 75. Watch this full episode on YouTube here or head to https://www.youtube.com/@RealHeidiPowell . Here are the key moments from the episode: 02:11 Why I Brought a Therapist On 08:30 Dr. Morgan’s Story & Trauma 15:45 Body Image Isn’t Vanity 21:50 Eating Disorder vs. Dysmorphia 29:10 Can You Trust Yourself Around Food? 36:15 Disordered Eating vs Diagnosis 42:18 Binge Eating & Fitness Culture 49:30 Ozempic: Relief or Distraction? 56:40 Body Trust, Respect & Appreciation 01:00:05 Are You Ready to Heal? 01:06:14 The Power of Self-Forgiveness 01:13:02 Eating Disorders in Men 01:18:55 What Dr. Morgan Wants You to Know Connect with Heidi:
 Website: https://heidipowell.net/   Email: podcast@heidipowell.net   Instagram: @realheidipowell Facebook: Heidi Powell YouTube: @RealHeidiPowell Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/   Connect with Dr. Morgan Francis: Website: http://www.scottsdalepremiercounseling.com/   Instagram: @drmorganfrancis About Dr. Morgan Francis:
 Dr. Morgan Francis is a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and a Licensed Mental Health Therapist. She is the owner of Scottsdale Premier Counseling in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her mission is to break through the mental health shame game. With over 20 years of experience specializing in the treatment of Body Image and Eating Disorders, Dr. Francis can empower you to make peace with your body and food. You can watch her on Wellness Wednesdays as the Mental Health Expert for 12 News Arizona.  She is also a frequent guest on Fox News and serves as public speaker and consultant on mental health helping churches, schools, and community organizations. You can work with Dr. Francis by accessing her online courses or attending her webinars. Dr. Francis lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with her three children and husband.

    1h 21m
  4. Ep. 76 Dating After Divorce (& Death): The Messy, Healing, Heart-Opening Truth | with Ryan

    11/24/2025

    Ep. 76 Dating After Divorce (& Death): The Messy, Healing, Heart-Opening Truth | with Ryan

    This one feels extra close to home. As Thanksgiving rolls in, Ryan and I cozy up to talk about dating after divorce, the quiet that follows shared holidays, and what it’s really like to rebuild love in your 40s. From last year’s lonely Thanksgiving to navigating real-life quirks, triggers, blended-family chaos, and leaving the honeymoon phase behind, we go there. Honestly, it’s some of our most real conversations yet. ✨ We talked about: Dating after divorce when you’ve “lived a lot”Navigating the quiet, the loneliness & the healingWhat shifting out of the honeymoon phase really feels likeHow we communicate through triggers, tension & growthThe messy, beautiful truth about modern relationships If this resonates, please like, comment, subscribe, and share. It helps our little community grow. ❤️ Watch the full episode on YouTube here or head to https://www.youtube.com/@RealHeidiPowell. Here are the key moments from the episode: 0:00 Why Dating After Divorce Feels So Different 3:12 The Thanksgiving That Broke Me Open 6:01 Why We Stay in Unhealthy Relationships 9:18 The Side of Me Most People Never See 12:27 Why I Crave Deep, Real Connection 15:06 Feeling “Different” My Whole Life 18:10 When Someone Finally Sees the Real You 21:05 The DM I Never Replied To 24:08 Why This Relationship Feels Different 27:01 Leaving the Honeymoon Phase 30:22 The Miscommunication That Taught Us a Lot 33:42 How We Process Emotions So Differently 36:29 Why Real Life Feels Like a Milestone 39:41 The Hardest Part of Dating After Divorce 42:53 What Healthy Conflict Really Looks Like 46:06 Choosing Your Hard in Relationships 49:40 Why Communication Matters More Than Chemistry 53:11 What Surprised Us About Social Media 56:44 The Emotional Crash After Big Life Events 1:00:29 When Stress Shows Up in Your Relationship 1:03:52 How Honest Talks Build Real Safety 1:07:10 Understanding Your Triggers in Love 1:10:31 Fighting with Each Other, Not Against Each Other 1:13:02 When Speaking Up Helps and When It Doesn’t 1:16:15 What Healthy Love Looks Like Now Connect with Heidi: Website: https://heidipowell.net/ Email: podcast@heidipowell.net Instagram: @realheidipowell Facebook: Heidi Powell YouTube: @RealHeidiPowell Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

    1h 18m
  5. Ep. 75 Anorexia, Bulimia, Food Addiction & Body Dysmorphia: My 15-Year Battle With an Eating Disorder & Healing Story I’ve Never Told

    11/10/2025

    Ep. 75 Anorexia, Bulimia, Food Addiction & Body Dysmorphia: My 15-Year Battle With an Eating Disorder & Healing Story I’ve Never Told

    This one has been a long time coming. For 15 years, I lived inside the prison of an eating disorder that is anorexia, bulimia, food addiction, and body dysmorphia. It was loud, lonely, and exhausting. I hid it behind smiles, success, and “healthy” habits…until I couldn’t anymore. In this deeply personal episode, I open up about what recovery has really looked like, the pain, the progress, and the quiet miracles that changed everything. I share how I healed my relationship with food, with my body, and most importantly, with myself. ✨I let you in on: The real cost of living with food obsessionHow shame kept me silent for yearsThe turning point that led to healingWhat “freedom” actually feels like today If you or someone you love is struggling, please know: you’re not alone, there IS help, and healing is absolutely possible. 🫶🏼 Here are three free, reputable places to get help: 💛NEDA: Free screening tools and a 24/7 crisis text line (text NEDA to 741741).  💛ANAD: Free virtual support groups and one-on-one peer mentoring at https://anad.org/.  💛Project HEAL: Helps people access treatment when cost or insurance is a barrier at https://www.theprojectheal.org/.  You’re not alone, and real support is available. 🫶🏼 If this episode speaks to you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it. And for even more support, listen to Ep. 77 with eating disorder therapist, Dr. Morgan Francis. Watch the full episode on YouTube here or head to https://www.youtube.com/@RealHeidiPowell. Here are the key moments from the episode: 00:00 The Untold Battle I’ve Hidden for 15 Years 03:42 Living in the Grip of an Eating Disorder 07:15 The Physical Damage No One Talks About 13:35 What Body Dysmorphia Really Feels Like 17:02 Why Recovery Isn’t a Straight Line 24:49 Hiding My Disorder in Plain Sight 29:22 When Love Meets Self-Doubt 33:17 The Moment I Realized Shame Breeds Secrecy 36:41 Trading One Destructive Pattern for Another 41:02 Hurting Myself to Feel in Control 49:54 Redefining Self-Worth Beyond the Mirror 54:03 How Childhood Shapes Body Image 58:29 The Pressure to Be Perfect in a Public Life 1:02:45 Breaking Free from the Need to Be “Enough” 1:07:16 What True Healing Actually Looks Like 1:11:33 Learning to See My Body Through Love 1:16:04 The Role of Therapy, Faith, and Self-Work 1:20:12 Why Vulnerability Is the Gateway to Healing 1:24:36 Lessons I’ve Learned from Past Relationships 1:34:03 The Hard Truth About Long-Term Recovery 1:39:41 What I Want Every Woman Struggling to Know 1:44:25 How to Help Someone Who’s Struggling 1:49:37 Finding Meaning in My Story Connect with Heidi: Website: https://heidipowell.net/ Email: podcast@heidipowell.net Instagram: @realheidipowell Facebook: Heidi Powell YouTube: @RealHeidiPowell Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

    1h 56m
  6. Ep. 74 Our Unexpected “Hospital Vacay” in Bangkok Part 2: How a Scary Detour Gave Us Sacred Lessons

    10/27/2025

    Ep. 74 Our Unexpected “Hospital Vacay” in Bangkok Part 2: How a Scary Detour Gave Us Sacred Lessons

    What was meant to be a five-day trip to visit my daughter for her birthday in Thailand…turned into two very unforgettable weeks in foreign hospitals when Marley had yet another unexpected medical emergency. In this episode, Ryan and I share our experiences with Marley – from having the time of our lives on a tropical island with Marley, to the dreadful night it all went downhill and the hospitals became our hotel. Without giving it all away, I’ll say this… God has a way of delivering incredible little gifts of light in hard and heavy circumstances. This trip was no exception. A thing that felt so scary to experience on the other side of the world turned into quite the experience full of bonding mother-daughter moments, inside jokes and laughter, and mind-blowing top-notch medical care from Bangkok. Bonus? If you ever want to REALLY get to know the person you are dating, have a family emergency 30 hours away that extends your trip while being stuck in a hospital room with them. Safe to say, Ryan passed with flying colors. In this episode, I share: Our entire medical experience in Thailand: hospitals visited, cost of care, insurance used The story behind it all – including how Marley is healing All about our Thailand travels – Bangkok to Koh Samui The beautiful gifts of grace that we found along the way Some pretty sweet relationship lessons I’m learning from Ryan’s kindness Why learning to let someone else lead changed everything The hidden strength that emerges when you’re running on empty If this episode moved you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share. It truly helps our little community grow. ❤️ Watch the full episode on YouTube here or head to https://www.youtube.com/@RealHeidiPowell. Here are the key moments from the episode: 0:00 The Story Behind This Episode 5:25 The Call Every Parent Dreads 7:25 Fear in a Foreign Hospital 10:58 What Saved Us in Thailand 14:46 First Impressions of Bangkok 18:02 The Side of the City No One Sees 21:43 Jet Lag, Street Markets & Getting Scammed 26:10 When I Finally Let Go of Leading 30:04 Learning to Be Led 33:56 Love That Survives Life’s Tests 37:48 When Parenthood Pushes Your Limits 41:29 Finding Faith in Fear 45:18 The Gift Hidden in Breakdown 49:04 When a 5-Day Trip Turns Into 2 Weeks of Survival 53:10 Gratitude in the Messiest Moments 57:42 The Lesson I Didn’t Expect 1:02:25 The Spiritual Side of Surrender 1:07:01 Parenting Grown Children 1:11:42 The Beauty of Being Fully Present 1:16:18 Coming Home Changed Forever 1:23:22 Why Hard Seasons Reveal Who We Are 1:27:58 How Love Looks Different After This 1:32:43 From Fear to Faith: The Lesson I’ll Never Forget 1:37:16 What I Hope You Take From This Story Connect with Heidi:
 Website: https://heidipowell.net/  Email: podcast@heidipowell.net  Instagram: @realheidipowell Facebook: Heidi Powell YouTube: @RealHeidiPowell
 Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

    1h 43m
  7. Ep. 73 Kidney Stones in Thailand Part One! Parenting Through Pain & Uncertainty Abroad

    10/13/2025

    Ep. 73 Kidney Stones in Thailand Part One! Parenting Through Pain & Uncertainty Abroad

    My daughter Marley’s first big adventure abroad—a four-month humanitarian trip in Thailand—turned into one of the scariest moments of my momming life. Every parent’s worst fear happened when she was rushed to a hospital in a small Thai town called Phitsanulok with unbearable abdominal pain. So far from home. So far from mom. In this episode, I open up about what happened, my own kidney stone journey, and the lessons I’ve learned as a mom watching my child suffer from afar. What you’ll hear in this episode: The terrifying night I got the call from ThailandHow my past health struggles prepared me for this momentWhy pain can be life’s greatest teacherThe hardest part of parenting no one tells youTips for you and your kids as they travel abroad. If this resonates, please like, comment, subscribe, and share. It means the world to me and helps others find these conversations. Watch the full episode on YouTube here or head to https://www.youtube.com/@RealHeidiPowell. Here are the key moments from the episode: 0:00 Why I Had to Record This Episode 3:03  The Emergency Call That Changed Everything 7:59  What Kidney Stones Really Feel Like 16:06 When Marley’s Diagnosis Was Confirmed 17:04 Surgery or Wait? The Impossible Decision 20:15 Discovering Thailand’s Health Care System 23:14 The Helpless Reality of Parenting From Afar 27:04 The Moment Marley Realised She Was an Adult 31:10 Becoming Your Own Safety Net 36:39 Why Struggle Is the Greatest Teacher 39:39 A New Perspective on My Own Mom 43:14 Trusting Our Kids’ Inner Strength 46:08 The Song That Captures It All Connect with Heidi:
 Website: https://heidipowell.net/  Email: podcast@heidipowell.net  Instagram: @realheidipowell Facebook: Heidi Powell YouTube: @RealHeidiPowell
 Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

    1h 2m
  8. Ep. 72 “Do You Miss Dave, Heidi?” (Ryan Asked): When New Love Meets (and Heals) Old Grief

    10/06/2025

    Ep. 72 “Do You Miss Dave, Heidi?” (Ryan Asked): When New Love Meets (and Heals) Old Grief

    ❤️ Do you ever really “get over” someone you loved? Ryan is back for round two of unofficial co-host auditions, and this time, the conversation gets deeply personal. In this episode, we talk about Dave, my best friend, partner, and someone who shaped so much of my life, and what it’s been like to grieve for him while moving forward. Ryan opens up about what it’s like to love someone who has loved and lost, and why true emotional safety matters more than anything. We also laugh about our early days of getting to know each other, weird CrossFit coincidences, and yes — I may have told an overshare-worthy pee story at the end. ✨We explore in this episode: The reality of grief years later and why it still shows upHow feeling emotionally safe changed everything for meWhy keeping someone’s memory alive can be an act of loveThe surprising way new love can help you process old painFunny moments, inside jokes, and real-life behind-the-scenes 🫶🏻 If this episode resonated with you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to hear it. Watch the full episode on YouTube here or head to https://www.youtube.com/@RealHeidiPowell. Here are the key moments from the episode: 03:05 Our Surprising Start: From Nicknames to Hairlines 05:56 Birthday Vibes & Why I Skipped a Heavy Episode 08:06 Exosome Therapy for Hair Loss 11:51 Botox Mishap & The Forehead Story 14:53 The Question Ryan Was Nervous to Ask Me 18:02 Protein Shake Wars Begin 21:06 The Delivery Box Letdown 27:14 Protein Preferences & Relationship Compromises 30:25 CrossFit Memories & The Unexpected First Meeting 33:42 Ryan Asked Me, “Do I Miss Dave?” 37:45 How Grief Shifts From Missing to Gratitude 41:05 Why Keeping Someone’s Memory Alive Can Be Healing 46:12 The Partner Who Awakens Your Inner Child 49:20 Taking Off the Mask – Secrets, Shame & Judgment 52:47 The Healing Power of Radical Honesty 56:05 Unfinished Business? What I Really Feel About Dave 01:00:25 Grief, Death, and Why Collective Pain Hits So Hard 01:06:20 Youth Trauma, Reality TV & The Awakening After 2015 01:08:10 When Laughter Turns to “Should We Call 911?” Connect with Heidi:
 Website: https://heidipowell.net/  Email: podcast@heidipowell.net  Instagram: @realheidipowell Facebook: Heidi Powell YouTube: @RealHeidiPowell
 Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/  About Ryan Isaac:
 If you caught Episode 70, you already met my favourite off-camera co-host and yes, Ryan’s back for round two of co-host tryouts! By day, Ryan is a financial advisor and co-founder helping professionals make sense of money and big life decisions. He also spent a decade behind the mic, hosting one of the top finance podcasts in his space. But today, he’s here for something even more valuable: to hold space, ask big questions, and help me unpack love, loss, and life’s messiest moments. Trust me. You’ll leave this one feeling seen.

    1h 11m
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Heidi's Lane with Heidi Powell: Where we dive into real stories, belly laugh moments, and heart-to-heart chats. Each episode will bring tons of vulnerability, the permission to start anew, inspiration to be in the present moment and finding joy in living life to the fullest. Tune in for unfiltered conversations that will make everyone feel seen, heard, and loved because at the end of the day, we’re all here to lift each other up and be in the driver’s seat of our own lives.

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