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Ep. 81 The 2016 Nostalgia Trend: Meeting and Making Peace with the Woman I Used to Be
Episode 81
Monday, February 2, 2026 • Duration 53:25
Last night, I scrolled all the way back to 2016.
Not to reminisce. Not to brag. Not to cringe.
But to meet her.
The woman who was strong, visible, admired, and constantly performing.
The woman who finally felt desirable.
The woman who thought perfection would make her safe.
The woman who had no idea what was coming.
This episode began as a light conversation about the “2016 is the new 2026” Instagram trend. It became something else entirely.
It became a mirror. A reckoning. A soft, emotional reunion with every version of myself I’ve ever been. And man… it wasn’t an easy reunion.
In this episode, I share (through some tears) what it felt like to scroll through old photos, old captions, and old identities, feel the pain my past caused some, and realize how far I’ve traveled from the life built on validation…to this new life built on peace. <3
This is not an episode about social media. It’s an episode about facing and outgrowing who we once were and learning to love the versions of you that you might’ve struggled to be proud of.
In this episode, I talk about:
Why seeing old versions of ourselves can feel emotional, painful, or embarrassing
The 2016 version of me who lived for validation and performance VS the 2026 version of me who lives for peace and presence
What it feels like to realize you were powerful and powerless at the same time
How I really hurt my last marriage. Ouch.
The grief that comes with outgrowing your former identity
When confidence was actually insecurity in disguise
Perfectionism, OCD, and needing control to feel safe
The cost of external validation
The relief of letting go of the masks we thought we needed
How pain, rupture, and failure shaped the peace I feel now
Why embarrassment about your past self is actually proof of growth
Meeting the woman you used to be with compassion instead of shame
Gentle content note:
This episode includes discussion of body image, perfectionism, marriage rupture, emotional vulnerability, and self-reflection.
What to do after listening:
Scroll back—not to judge, but to witness.
Notice what your past self was trying to survive.
Ask yourself: What masks am I finally ready to release?
Remember: Peace is louder than performance, even when it looks quieter.
Here are the key moments from the episode:
00:00 Recording bare-faced and what being seen really triggers
04:15 Why I avoid seeing my own face on camera
09:40 The 2016 trend and why I decided to scroll back
14:30 Meeting the woman I used to be
18:45 The year everything was built on validation
23:40 When gratitude and insecurity lived side by side
27:50 The identity built on perfectionism
31:10 Realizing the pain I caused and holding compassion
36:20 Outgrowing performance-based worth
41:00 “Even when I was off track, I was on track”
46:10 The peace I never knew I was missing
49:40 What 2016 Heidi would think of 2026 Heidi
52:00 Closing reflections: Choosing presence over perfection
Ep. 80 You’re Already Alive: Stop Waiting for Permission and Take Your Power Back! | Part 2 with Keira Brinton
Monday, January 19, 2026 • Duration 01:29:24
This conversation isn’t really about rules.
It’s about the moments we don’t look… because looking would require us to choose.
In Part 2 of this opening 2026 conversation, I’m back with my best friend, Keira Brinton, and we talk about what happens when awareness replaces avoidance — in love, money, faith, intimacy, and self-trust.
This episode is raw. It’s quiet in places. It’s honest in ways that feel slightly uncomfortable — and deeply freeing.
We talk about grief that lives in the body, the loneliness that success doesn’t protect you from, the fantasies we fall in love with, and the power we unknowingly give away when we don’t trust ourselves enough to see clearly.
Nothing here is polished.
Everything here is real.
In this episode, we talk about:
The subtle ways we give our power to outside authority — and why it feels safer than trusting ourselves
Avoidance as self-protection… and how it quietly costs us intimacy and truth
“Anything measured improves” — and what happens when we stop measuring because we’re afraid of what we’ll see
Touch, grief, and the kind of healing the body does without asking permission
The loneliness that can exist inside success
Fantasy vs. reality in love — and why both can keep us stuck
Power, worthiness, and the stories we tell ourselves about being chosen
Judgment, compassion, and what changes when we let people be human
Faith without dogma — truth, love, and integrity as lived experiences
What reclaiming your power actually feels like (hint: it’s not loud)
Ep. 79 Your January Reset Is a Lie: Here’s the Truth About New Year’s Resolutions + How To Do 2026 Differently | Keira Brinton
Episode 79
Sunday, January 4, 2026 • Duration 01:08:38
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 matters
The idea that a 500-year-old calendar system isn’t a good blueprint for motivation (Gregorian calendar history) Encyclopedia Virginia+2HISTORY+2
Why 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 reinvention
A mindset experiment that shows how your brain “fills in the gaps” based on what you focus on
Prayer/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 Parsons
The 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):
Ep. 78 Heartfelt Holidays with Mama Lane: Celebrating Traditions + Memories While Navigating Grief
Monday, December 22, 2025 • Duration 01:03:06
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.
Ep. 77 Eating Disorders Part 2: The Therapist Episode on Signs, Symptoms, Causes, & How to Finally Heal | Dr. Morgan Francis
Episode 77
Monday, December 8, 2025 • Duration 01:21:23
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. 🫶🏼
Ep. 76 Dating After Divorce (& Death): The Messy, Healing, Heart-Opening Truth | with Ryan
Episode 76
Monday, November 24, 2025 • Duration 01:18:19
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 healing
What shifting out of the honeymoon phase really feels like
How we communicate through triggers, tension & growth
The messy, beautiful truth about modern relationships
If this resonates, please like, comment, subscribe, and share. It helps our little community grow. ❤️
Ep. 75 Anorexia, Bulimia, Food Addiction & Body Dysmorphia: My 15-Year Battle With an Eating Disorder & Healing Story I’ve Never Told
Episode 75
Monday, November 10, 2025 • Duration 01:55:49
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 obsession
How shame kept me silent for years
The turning point that led to healing
What “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/.
Ep. 74 Our Unexpected “Hospital Vacay” in Bangkok Part 2: How a Scary Detour Gave Us Sacred Lessons
Episode 74
Monday, October 27, 2025 • Duration 01:43:20
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. ❤️
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Ep. 73 Kidney Stones in Thailand Part One! Parenting Through Pain & Uncertainty Abroad
Episode 73
Monday, October 13, 2025 • Duration 01:01:31
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 Thailand
How my past health struggles prepared me for this moment
Why pain can be life’s greatest teacher
The hardest part of parenting no one tells you
Tips 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
Ep. 72 “Do You Miss Dave, Heidi?” (Ryan Asked): When New Love Meets (and Heals) Old Grief
Episode 72
Monday, October 6, 2025 • Duration 01:11:23
❤️ 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 up
How feeling emotionally safe changed everything for me
Why keeping someone’s memory alive can be an act of love
The surprising way new love can help you process old pain
Funny 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
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Keira Brinton is the CEO & Founder of JOA Publishing, host of the Sacred Wandering podcast, 7x author, and creator of the Book Activator method. She helps visionaries bring their truth into form — blending strategy and spirit, devotion and discipline — and is known for making the impossible feel inevitable.
Instead of a January overhaul, choose one tiny “Kaizen” move you can repeat daily. Wikipedia+1
Write 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).
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
