Tick tock, what's the time on the clock? Do you toss and turn and wake up with a pounding heart and racing thoughts at 3am? Are you walking around like the dead, unsure of why you got out of your chair and what for? Us, too. Or, we used to be! Pour a cup of your favourite sleep aid tea and listen to our personal journeys to a good night sleep. You need it, your brain needs it, your future crone-woman self needs it. We share what worked for us, and the answers might surprise you.

Show notes:

https://www.drvondawright.com/

https://www.rachelrubinmd.com/

https://thepauselife.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoo-uMw1k9DXIN1j0NHNv04-HNAnJFyEBpMurYwS0MlaZAioNMkE

HSH listeners, do you find yourself chronically irritated because people are disappointing you? Do you have expectations that are just not being met? Us too. Have a listen to find out what's really going on, why you are so disappointed, and how to protect your peace. Welcome back to Season 5 of Heal So Hard, we are so glad you are here and to heal so hard together.

Join us as Angie shares her journey to learning to lift so hard in the gym - from gym 'no-er' to gym 'go-er', and not because other people were telling her she should. She finally had a knowing, the universe aligned, and she has not looked back. If you are thinking about learning to lift so hard to protect your bones, mind and overall happiness, grab a cuppa and settle in for 20 minutes of inspiration.

Notes:

Find Coach Cayla here

https://www.coachcayla.ca/

Let's be honest, HSH friends. Who out there has peed their pants when they didn't want to? Have you noticed things "down there" are changing as you enter mid-life, but you think that changes in bladder function, sex, or your anatomy are normal? Think again - this is common, but not normal! Join us as we talk to pelvic floor expert Corena Hughes - this one was fun, real, informative, and we said 'vulva' multiple times. You don't want to miss this one - it may save you 'in the end' :).

Corena Hughes' Info:

https://www.bodyworkspei.ca/pelvic-floor

HSH friends, it's the new year. And we understand that on many of your list of new year's resolutions, losing weight, getting smaller, is on it. Join us for this conversation with Gineen Nichols about body size in this generation, how we got here, and how we can think and do differently for ourselves that is more in line with love, and less aligned with fear.

Gineen's info:

https://time4uwellness.mykajabi.com/about

Instagram reel:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMl53cDxBuR/?igsh=MTNheTU5aWVyZzd0bA==

Book: The Feminine Pursuit of Swoleness - Julie Beck

Who has found themselves sitting at the threshold of pain over a loss, break-up, or circumstance they did not wish for themselves? Did you find yourself waiting for the magic closure pill that was going to make it ok to move on? Us too. But, guess what? Closure has already happened. And, you can give it to yourself. Listen up HSH friends for a lesson in moving on more quickly to what's next, and what's best, in your life.

Show notes:

Dr. JJ

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMJHkpyRGAl/?igsh=MWdjdWowaDZxaWk3Zg==

Dr. Ellen Langer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZYFrWZz6lM

HSH friends, have you ever been faced with a decision and been caught in analysis paralysis? Not sure what to do, or how to choose? Fret no more. Listen in for the magic toolkit you need to let go and be in flow towards your greatest purpose.

Show notes:

Bashar

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJdNLSqNRHb/?hl=en

Dr. Ellen Langer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZYFrWZz6lM

We have talked a lot on this podcast about the importance of your tribe. But did you know, HSH friends, that it goes way deeper than just who is in your circle? It's your cells, your gut, your health and future that is at stake. Have a listen as we share a different way to think about mental health and how connection is at the root of it all. Yes, all of it.

HSH friends, we have good news and bad news. Good news - it's all about you! Bad news - it's really all about you. Wherever you go, there you are. Grab a cuppa and a snack and hunker down for a real life conversation about how you are showing up in your life, where you can find more power, and how this is really good news for you, and the world.

We all know about fight or flight, but what about freeze, or fawn? In this episode, Kelly shares her evolution from people pleaser to fawner, what it means for her and for you, and what practical steps you can take to get yourself out of fear mode, and into peace.

Do you know someone who has made a choice not to have kids? Have you? It can be a lonely path, not because there are no kids around, but because of the judgment and disconnection our society perpetuates for people who have chosen this path. Have a listen - you might find comfort, or be able to see this subject from a different perspective.

Can't sleep? Us either. In this fascinating discussion with Coach Carol Richard, we learn about why we can't sleep, what to do when you are tossing and turning, and what #ohmenerves has to do with it. We learned so much in this interview - thank you, Coach Carol, for sharing your magic with us.

Show notes:

Coach Carol's YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfm_fvqJE8gRclfNwrw3Xuw

Coach Carol's Website:  www.sleepsuccessacademy.com 

Irene Lyon’s website:  https://irenelyon.com/

Deb Dana’s Website:  https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/ 

Tapping Challenge on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlH6Wbh7SoiRMqA_HwJWJYKAJCoTG_qfv&si=B-urprz5Csuq1R1Y

HSH friends, it's currently International Women's Day, and we wanted to celebrate that with you with this surprise end of season 4 episode called Aging out of Fucks. Join us and special guest Charlotte Stewart, seasoned executive, coach, mentor and human for this honest, fun and insightful conversation based on the work of Ellen Sherr on what happens to our brains as we hit mid-life, where are fucks have gone, and how we can create a more authentic life where we put our time, energy and resources in places that are more aligned with our true selves. Grab a friend, a coffee, or your walking shoes and enjoy the ride.

Show notes:

Find Ellen's work here: https://themidst.substack.com/p/aging-out-of-fcks

Big T trauma, little t trauma, we all have some. And it builds up in our nervous systems. Grab a cuppa and a cozy blanket and listen to this conversation with Coach Carol Richard about her journey with trauma, why it is now her superpower, and how she healed so hard (and you can, too).

Show notes:

Coach Carol's YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfm_fvqJE8gRclfNwrw3Xuw

Coach Carol's Website:  www.sleepsuccessacademy.com 

Irene Lyon’s website:  https://irenelyon.com/

Deb Dana’s Website:  https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/ 

Tapping Challenge on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlH6Wbh7SoiRMqA_HwJWJYKAJCoTG_qfv&si=B-urprz5Csuq1R1Y

HSH friends, Angie has been through it. And, she has come out the other side. Have a listen as she shares the unexpected gifts of trauma, grief and her HSH journey - and what she wants you to know when you or someone you love are deep in it.

Who remembers the all time best seller book "Are You There God, It's Me Margaret?". It was a staple for us reading under the covers around our coming of age. Join us for a little throw back to our very first episode where we revisit the biggest things we have learned about managing perimenopause, what we want you to know, and how things have changed in just one year.

Have a listen to part 2 of our Coach Cayla episode. We heard about her HSH journey in part 1 - her struggle to get to a place of healing so hard. In part 2 we talk about her formula for healing, and what she is doing now to spread love, light and joy.

Show notes:

Coach Cayla's Epic Post

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkuPpQDdSLg&list=RDEMIQc_tVNewtI_GC8v-V1n8A

Where to find her:

www.coachcayla.ca

Find Your People Song by Drew Holcomb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkuPpQDdSLg&list=RDEMIQc_tVNewtI_GC8v-V1n8A

Following your excitement and joy:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DIIZle2Oou7/

Meet Cayla Jardine-Hunter. Cayla is a personal fitness coach, survivor, healer and hope-holder. Press play and get ready for a story of inspiration, vulnerability, struggle, raw strength and hope. If you know someone who is in a dark place, or maybe it's you, get ready to find your lighthouse.

Show notes:

Where to find her:

www.coachcayla.ca

Find Your People Song by Drew Holcomb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkuPpQDdSLg&list=RDEMIQc_tVNewtI_GC8v-V1n8A

Following your excitement and joy:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DIIZle2Oou7/

Are you navigating a break-up of epic proportion? Are you divorcing someone you once called your soulmate? Is your bestie stuck in grief and going through all of the old photos of her and her ex-husband asking herself 'what happened'? This episode is for you, HSH friends. And your bestie. Join us as we share our roadmap for navigating the early stages of a break-up, what we wish we knew, and how you can get to heal so hard just a little bit faster.

Show notes:

Dr. Becky

https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside/?hl=en

HSH friends, do you find yourself sometimes staring at your romantic partner and suddenly hating their existence? Do you sometimes feel duped, like this person before you is not at all what you were promised? Fear not, HSH friends. This is normal marital hatred. And it's a critical part of your relationship health. In fact, all of the good stuff starts from there. Listen up to understand the normal cycle of all relationships, and what you can do to heal so hard together.

Show notes:

Terry Real

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJejwgrtJYD/?igsh=MWh4dWxidTI4NGRyNg%3D%3D

Dr. Tara Swarz

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8Vj6mrvfQj/

Shawn McBride

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAVYNdgRlS8/?igsh=ODlvamlzMnlyNWs%3D

HSH friends, do you find yourself on your last nerve, snappy and irritated with those you used to love? Are you waking at night, and finding you just can't settle? This is a conversation you need. Welcome back, Dr. Gineen! Gineen Nicholls helps us understand why this is all about our nervous system, why we should care, and what we can do to help ourselves.

Show notes:

Gineen Nicholls

https://time4uwellness.mykajabi.com/

Carol Richard

https://www.sleepsuccessacademy.com/

HSH friends, do you struggle with expectations, navigating daily tasks that don't bring you joy? Do you feel the pressure of the feel bads when you imagine not cooking for your family, cleaning the house, making healthy food or getting a break from the kids? You're not alone. Join us for a frank conversation about how Angie let go, received space and grace, and is now spending way more time trying to break her 90 golf game than cooking chicken.

Turn up the volume, HSH friends. Join us as we chat with Dr. Lori Dover, chiropractor and fellow menopausal warrior. Dr. Lori talks with us about our bones, the things they do (did you know they help you feel happy, and tell your muscles when they need to grow?) and how to support them so they can support you well into wise-age.

Show notes: Find Dr. Lori at Symmetrics Health, PEI.

https://symmetricshealth.ca/

Meet Marsha Doiron, our next guest in The Renovation Series. Marsha Doiron is a highly accomplished entrepreneur. As you will hear early on in this episode, her list of accomplishments in the business realm is long and impressive. Marsha's business gift has been to bring an amazing guest experience to the people she hosts by making them feel special. And then came the burnout - and its reliable teaching that she is enough just because she is. That there is nothing to prove at all. Without that knowing (her mother was right), it just doesn't work. Join us for this tender conversation with a powerhouse of a person who finally realized that finding true stillness and rest was the only way to keep bringing her gifts to the world.

Show notes:

You can find Marsha, and her blog 'Nourish' here:

https://preservecompany.com/blogs/nourished

https://www.instagram.com/marshaldoiron/

Ever wonder about going to therapy? Well, we have seen a lot of them. Join us at HSH while we share the top 10 lessons we learned in therapy, so you don't have to.

Who makes up the branches of your "people tree"? Join us in a fun conversation about who is in your tribe, how they are showing up in your life, and the impact people tree has on you. Grab a pen and paper, your tea and some curiosity to learn how to make good relationships better, and what to do if someone, well, should be pruned from your tree.

HSH friends, do you find people don't respect you, your time or energy? Do you find yourself resentful and managing other people's feelings all of the damn time? Listen up - Angie leads us through some beginner lessons in boundary setting. How to do it, why you need to, what it means for your healing, and so much more. Join us!

Show notes:

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1C7yiBgYUz/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ct48SBhN565/?igsh=ODd0OGxpazdmbWNy

Dr Carly Crewe https://www.instagram.com/carlycrewe?igsh=dWVreDdqNGl0YmJ4

HSH friends, is anyone out there prepping their offspring to leave home for the first time? This exciting, proud time gives us all the feels. Listen up to hear about Kelly's experience, what surprised her, and what you can do to ease the transition for yourself (because your kid doesn't care!).

Have you been told you are a wee bit 'controlling'? Do you try to control situations and people, but then just end up with the feel bads? Join us as we talk about control - when it's good, when it isn't, what it really is, and what you can do about it.

In this episode we talk about girlfriend medicine. The power of connection with your council, what a difference 8 minutes can make, and issue a challenge to our listeners to be part of a Heal So Hard healing movement. Grab your tea, friends. This is a good one.

Show notes:

Simon Sinek

https://youtu.be/2lH6x5zn0GI?feature=shared

Brene Brown

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw

Our first conversation with Gineen Nicholls about burnout was so great that we kept going! Have a listen as Angie tells her story and gets some amazing advice.

Join us for a fun and informative discussion with Gineen Nicholls, a women’s holistic hormone health practitioner, about burnout. What it is and what you can do about it.

A good ole' fashioned review of our personal top 10 heal so hard habits.

Have you heard of The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins? Well, we have. We've read it, we've tried it, and we are here to tell you what's what in real life, real time conversation.

How often do you say things to your significant others and wish you just had not? Do you subscribe to the 'honesty is the best policy', and 'every thought and feeling deserves a voice' approach to relationships, but find yourself living in resentment and out in the cold too often? Want to hear about a thought-altering book that was on Obama's top 10 list? Us too. Join us for this enlightening conversation about the value of silence, and how it can be an act of love for you and your person and maybe even give you back a whole lot of joy and peace. #yes

Show notes:

Book: Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff

Article: Echoes of Women by Fiona F, 2026

Do you feel tethered to your smart phone, Heal So Hard friends? Do you have shame when you look at your screen time hours report? In this episode we share Kelly's experiment, what she learned, and what she wants you to know.

Do you ever find yourself saying 'yes', when you really mean 'no, heal so hard friends? Find out why it's hard to say what you really mean, and how to find more peace and joy in your life.

Show Notes:

When the Body Says No by Dr Gabor Mate

https://drgabormate.com

Let Them Theory by Mel Robins

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/list/818/gifts-self-help?ref=PRH8DC200486CD0&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADlvq2UKlTFmCqy6MhCegs4bHT98d&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9o26kPiViwMVAU7_AR2bsyw4EAAYAyAAEgLWD_D_BwE

Join us as we share why we have this podcast, and why you will want to heal so hard together.

Join us for an honest, fun and informative conversation about perimenopause, our journey, what we found helpful and so much more! Please follow and share!

More info:

https://maryclairewellness.com/
https://drmindypelz.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t17sJAY1vro (Baroness von sketch)

After two years of manifesting, we are hosting our very first HSH retreat! Come and heal with us as we partner with our very own witch (you've heard us talk all about her!) in the magical wonderful woods of New Brunswick at our Heal and Reveal Retreat. Ready for someone else to nurture you for a change? Ready for some serious rest and healing? Love food? Disconnecting from all that is hard and reconnecting with your self? Come Heal and Reveal with us! (details inside).

Register here:

healsohardpodcast@gmail.com

Valentine's Day is almost here, and we're having none of it. Halmark cards $11? Please. Unmet expectations? No thanks. Instead - try sending your bestie a galentine! You know - that one person that would bury a body for you without asking any annoying questions? Have a listen and then reach out to the one you love (truly).

We have all been there HSH friends. We start a project/renovation/habit change - things are going along swimmingly, until - you feel it - the dark night of the soul. That moment where you question your life choices, believe you can go no further, and want to quit. Don't despair (well, except for those first few moments). We have some tips for you to crawl out of that despair pit and continue on your way (or not - it's your choice).

Join us in this delightful conversation with the amazing Nicola Reynolds - communicator, executive director, and habit change master. Learn how Nicola transformed her life, what made all the difference and one of the secrets to creating successful habit change in your own life. We loved her, and we know you will, too.

Show notes:

Gretchen Reuben quiz

https://gretchenrubin.com/quiz/the-four-tendencies-quiz/

Ever heard of Gretchen Ruben? The Happiness Project? We have, and her latest work is called The Four Tendencies. Ever wonder why it's hard for you to make new habits stick? Hard on yourself because it seems to easy for others? Us too. Take the quiz then have a listen as we break down the four tendencies and, based on your own personal style, what you need to do to find lasting success and become happier, healthier and more aligned.

Notes:

Take the quiz here!

https://gretchenrubin.com/quiz/the-four-tendencies-quiz/