Wellness For Real at Any Age

By Heather Heynen, LPC-MH

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What if your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond could be your most powerful, energized, and purposeful years yet? Welcome to Wellness for Real, the podcast for people who refuse to settle for decline and are ready to thrive in the second half of life. Hosted by Heather Heynen—licensed therapist, wellness coach, and lifelong athlete—this show goes beyond surface tips with science-backed strategies for strength, nutrition, hormone health, and mindset, plus tools to stay consistent and build a strong, focused, fulfilling life. Fuel your best years—starting now.

Episode Date
Part 2: Do Calories Actually Matter For Weight Loss? Learn How to Lose Weight For Good
Jun 01, 2026
Do Calories Actually Matter For Weight Loss? Learn How to Lose Weight For Good
May 25, 2026
Journaling: How It Works For Weight Loss & Lowered Stress Response & How To Get A Practice Going
May 18, 2026
Is Food Your Best Friend? How To Break Up!
May 11, 2026
How To Tell If You Are Physically Hungry or Emotionally/Psychologically Hungry
May 04, 2026
How To Lose Weight Quicker & For Good With Experimentation & Evaluation
Apr 27, 2026
Secret Eating & Emotional Eating: Why We Do It and How To Break The Habit
Apr 20, 2026
Stop Trying To Lose Weight With Motivation & Willpower. How To Create Willingness & Lose It For Good
Apr 13, 2026
How To Use Restriction With Food In A Way That Won’t Backfire Into Over-Eating Or Bingeing Behaviors
Apr 06, 2026
Why cultivating satisfaction in your food-life creates permanent weight loss & how to do it
Mar 30, 2026
Stop the yo-yo dieting: The secret to lasting, long-term weight loss (keeping it off for good).
Mar 23, 2026
How to stop overeating on the weekends and still enjoy them!
Mar 16, 2026
Build Muscle After 40 (4 Simple Protein Rules)
Mar 11, 2026
Is your adult in the room when you're eating? How to say no to yourself and feel good about it!
Mar 09, 2026
How to use the skill of REFRAMING to lose weight, get healthy for good, & achieve any goal!
Mar 02, 2026
Why You Keep Doing What You Don’t Want To Do & How To Change This Pattern
Feb 23, 2026
Can You Climb V7 After 50? My Honest Test At Age 52
Feb 22, 2026
Climbing Over 40? Stop Training Like It’s 1999 | Smarter Midlife Climber Strategy
Feb 21, 2026
Future-You-Work & How To Use It To Create Weight Loss & Optimal Health For Yourself
Feb 16, 2026
Want easier, quicker, weight-loss for life..Then psychological flexibility is a must! Here’s how....
Feb 09, 2026
How To Lose Weight Without Feeling Like You’re On A Diet
Feb 02, 2026
Is Your Over-eating Behavior Stemming from Unresolved Past Experiences Or Just A Habit? How To Heal
Jan 26, 2026
Rule-Following vs Decision-Making: How using one creates weight-loss for good!
Jan 19, 2026
Why exercising will NOT help you lose weight & how & when you should lessen exercise to drop weight
Jan 12, 2026
How To Shift From What You Want In Your Mouth To What You Want Out Of Life
Jan 05, 2026
Why You Need To Eat To Satiety To Lose Weight That Lasts & How To Do It
Dec 29, 2025
How Self-Compassion Creates Weight-Loss & How To Cultivate It For Yourself
Dec 22, 2025
Navigating The Festive Feast: Understanding Holiday Overeating & Finding Balance
Dec 15, 2025
How you THINK about sleep is the biggest predictor of your quality sleep. Learn what to think.
Dec 08, 2025
How To Change Your Mood With Food: Reduce Anxious & Depressive Symptoms With Food
Dec 01, 2025
The Fast Track To Lasting Weight Loss: Self-worth & Self-value (and how to create them)
Nov 24, 2025
How To Stop Over-Eating (and Drinking) At Night
Nov 17, 2025
How To Change Your Behavior: Become the Compassionate Observer
Nov 10, 2025
How to Surf Through Food Urges: How to Stop Giving In
Nov 03, 2025
The Power of Neutralizing Your Narrative For Weight Loss & Creating More Joy & Meaning- Deeper Work
Oct 27, 2025
SHAME: How it impacts every aspect of our well-being (including our weight) & how to begin to heal.
Oct 20, 2025
How To Implement Food Sequencing, Food Pairing & Meal Timing to Lose Fat & Optimize Health
Oct 13, 2025
How To Break The Cycle Of Worry & Fear (Anxiety)
Oct 06, 2025
Eating Styles: Learn Which One You Are To Lose Weight Quicker
Sep 29, 2025
Boredom Eating & How To Stop It For Good
Sep 22, 2025
The Loneliness Epidemic and Your Healthspan: Building Real Connection After 40
Sep 15, 2025
The Two Hormones Wrecking Your Energy After 40 (and How to Fix Them)
Sep 08, 2025
Confidence is Overrated—Here’s What You Really Need
Sep 01, 2025
The Wellness Cost of People-Pleasing: How Saying Yes Impacts Your Hormones, Sleep, and Weight
Aug 25, 2025
The Longevity Gap: Why Muscle is Your Best Medicine After 40
Aug 18, 2025
Heal Your Relationship With Carbs
Aug 11, 2025
Simple Ways to Experience More Daily Energy After 40
Aug 04, 2025
When the Mirror Lies: Body Image, Aging, and Finding Peace with Your Appearance
Jul 28, 2025
Chronic Overdrive, Functional Burnout and How to Heal
Jul 21, 2025
Inflammation, Injury, and Aging: What No One Told You About Your Tendons After 45
Jul 14, 2025
Emotional Weight: How to Stop Using Food for Comfort and Start Listening to Your Body Again
Jul 07, 2025
Second Puberty: The real biological and neurological transformation that happens in your 40s and 50s
Jun 30, 2025
The Forgotten Macro: Why Protein Isn’t Enough After 40
Jun 23, 2025
Mental Toughness vs. Nervous System Safety: The New Paradigm of Performance
Jun 16, 2025
The Comparison Detox: Finding Power in Your Own Path
Jun 09, 2025
Mini Habits, Major Results: The Small Daily Habits That Make the Most Difference After 40
Jun 02, 2025
Sneaky Energy Drainers Are Sabotaging Your Goals & What You Can Do About It
May 26, 2025
The Psychology of Aging Strong: Identity, Motivation, and Self-Talk
May 19, 2025
From Dieting To Thriving: How To Have A Healthy Relationship With Food For Life
May 12, 2025
The Lab Tests & Hormone Strategies You Need to Age Strong Including My Personal HRT Protocol I Use For Perimenopause
May 05, 2025
Why Explosive Training Matters as We Age & How To Do It: Fast-Twitch Muscle, Performance & Longevity
Apr 28, 2025
Aging Strong: Why This Mindset Shift Changes Everything
Apr 21, 2025
How Your Self-Narrative Sabotages Your Goals and What To Do About It
Apr 14, 2025
Escaping the Productivity Trap—Why Doing Less Can Lead to More Success
Apr 07, 2025
The Paradox of Control—Letting Go to Gain More Stability
Mar 31, 2025
How to Navigate Eating Out and Still Stick to Your Goals
Mar 24, 2025
Protein & Fiber & Label Reading: Your Keys to Quicker Weight Loss & Health & How To Do It
Mar 17, 2025
Quicker Weight Loss: How to Track Calories to Find Your Baseline (and Why It Matters)
Mar 10, 2025
No-Prep, No-Cook Healthy Eating: The Easiest Way to Eat Healthy & Lose Weight Without Cooking
Mar 03, 2025
The Science of Self-Compassion—How to Be Kind Without ‘Letting Yourself Off the Hook’
Feb 24, 2025
Breaking the Shame Cycle: A Guide to Self-Forgiveness
Feb 17, 2025
Unlocking Your Hidden Power: Embracing Your Shadow
Feb 10, 2025
Motivation: Why Waiting For It Is Holding You Back and What To Do Instead
Feb 03, 2025
Uncovering Hidden Self-Sabotage Patterns
Jan 27, 2025
Mind Over Cravings: Tools For Navigating Emotional Eating, Over Eating, and Binge Eating
Jan 20, 2025
The Philosophy of Winter: Embracing Rest, Reflection, and Renewal For Future Growth
Jan 13, 2025
Decision Fatigue and Health Choices: How to Make Life Easier
Jan 06, 2025
Using Mental Contrasting For Quicker Weight Loss & Meeting Health Goals
Dec 30, 2024
Unlocking the Power of Sleep for Weight Loss & Optimal Mental/Emotional Health
Dec 23, 2024
The Rebel Within: Why We Sabotage Our Own Growth and How to Work Through It
Dec 16, 2024
Becoming vs. Achieving: The Power of Identity-Based Goals
Dec 09, 2024
Dr. Morgan Nolte: Reversing Insulin Resistance For Lasting Health
Dec 02, 2024
Enjoy the Holidays Without Sabotaging Your Health Goals
Nov 25, 2024
Creating Sustainable Routines
Nov 18, 2024
Breaking Free from Diet Drama: How to Stop the Cycle of Shame and Overeating
Nov 11, 2024
Dr. Nayan Patel on Glutathione: The Master Antioxidant for Wellness and Vitality
Nov 04, 2024
How To Live In Alignment With Your Values For Optimal Health & Wellbeing
Oct 28, 2024
Compartmentalizing vs. Repression – Navigating Emotional Boundaries
Oct 21, 2024
Dr. Jeff Gross: Stem Cells, Exosomes & The Future Of Healing
Oct 14, 2024
Write It Out, Talk It Out So You Don't Act It Out: The Power Of Processing Emotions
Oct 07, 2024
Emotion Regulation and Overeating: Finding Peace with Food
Sep 30, 2024
Dr. Melissa McCreery: Freedom From Overeating
Sep 23, 2024
The Art Of Trying Hard: How To Fully Commit
Sep 16, 2024
Pro-Aging vs Anti-Aging: How To Increase Your Vibrancy, Health & Energy
Sep 09, 2024
How Resiliency Effects Weight, Physical Health, Athletic Performance and How To Create More Of It
Sep 02, 2024
Dr. Romie Mustaq: Curing The Busy Brain
Aug 26, 2024
From FOMO to JOMO: How to make the move for optimal body composition and health
Aug 19, 2024
Radical Acceptance For More Peace, Weight Loss & Health
Aug 12, 2024
Brooke Simonson: Weight Loss & Nutrition Coach
Aug 05, 2024
The Biggest Problem To Sustainable Weight Loss Is Not A Math Problem- It's Adherence To A Way Of Eating Over The Long Term
Jul 29, 2024
Embracing Pain With Compassion: A Path To Healing
Jul 22, 2024
Kush Khandelwal: The Ageless Athlete, Managing Injury, Sport & Identity
Jul 15, 2024
How Stress Makes You Gain Weight & What To Do About It
Jul 08, 2024
Why You Will Never Stop Bingeing Until You Eat Enough To Nourish Your Body
Jul 01, 2024
Susan Birch: Optimizing Metabolism At Any Age
Jun 24, 2024
Integration For Weight Loss, Health & Wellbeing
Jun 17, 2024
Blood Flow Restriction Training: What It is and is it for you?
Jun 10, 2024
Dr. Kathy Campbell - Obesity: The Modern Famine
Jun 03, 2024
Appetite Regulation Strategies and Techniques vs. GLP-1 Drugs
May 27, 2024
Risa Groux: Optimizing Thyroid, Digestion & Hormones From A Functional Nutrition Lens
May 20, 2024
Simplifying Meal Prep For Sustainable Weight Loss & Health
May 13, 2024
Rewriting Our Stories To Change Our Behaviors For Good
May 06, 2024
Dr. Jade Teta: Mindset, Muscle, Metabolism
Apr 29, 2024
Boundaries: How To Use Them Correctly To Create Healthy Relationships with Others, Yourself, & Food
Apr 22, 2024
Matt Dolan: Strength Training, Nutrition and Mindset
Apr 15, 2024
Deprivation-Driven Overeating & Bingeing & How To Stop It
Apr 08, 2024
Inspired Action vs Action From Punishment: How To Make Permanent Behavior Change
Apr 01, 2024
Eric Edmeades: The Evolution Gap, Core Diet Principals, Living With The Hazda Tribe, & 3 Practical Strategies You Can Start Today To Create Optimal Lasting Health
Mar 25, 2024
Second Coaching Session With Stacie
Mar 18, 2024
Eric Hörst: How To Optimize Aging & Physical Performance Through Nutrition, Supplementation & Training
Mar 11, 2024
Changing Your Circumstances To Change Overeating Behaviors
Mar 04, 2024
Jenn Trepeck: Willpower, Intensity & Consistency
Feb 26, 2024
Chaotic Eating: How To End It For Good
Feb 19, 2024
Circadian Rhythm Strategies For More Energy, Lessened Depressive Symptoms (S.A.D.) & Weight Loss
Feb 12, 2024
Processing Emotions: How To Do It For Weight Loss, Better Health, Better Relationships & More Peace In Life
Feb 05, 2024
Bethany McKenzie: Writer & Producer of The Diabetes Solution (and so much more!)
Jan 29, 2024
How To Stop Overeating & Bingeing ASAP
Jan 22, 2024
Why Liking Yourself Leads to Weight Loss & How To Do It
Jan 15, 2024
Coaching Session With Stacie: How To Stop Eating At Enough, Implementing Exercise The Easy Way &More
Jan 08, 2024
Acceptance & Forgiveness Versus Excusing
Jan 01, 2024
2nd Coaching Session With Emily: Binge Eating, Over Eating & Weight Loss
Dec 18, 2023
Satisfaction: How To Utilize It To Change Your Eating Habits
Dec 11, 2023
Loveability & Your Body
Dec 04, 2023
Coaching Session With Emily: Binge Eating
Nov 27, 2023
The Art Of Saying No
Nov 20, 2023
Forgiving Yourself
Nov 13, 2023
The Relationship Between Exercise & Bingeing/Overeating & Weight Gain
Nov 06, 2023
Follow Up: Practical Strategies To Break The Addiction Cycle
Oct 30, 2023
Dr. Pete DeLannoy: Sugar Addiction, food addiction, how to turn your “fat switch” off & much more!
Oct 23, 2023
Semaglutide: Pros, Cons & Is It A Good Fit For You
Oct 09, 2023
How Your Relationship With Yourself Effects Your Weight & Eating Behaviors
Oct 02, 2023
What To Do If You’ve Gained Weight
Sep 25, 2023
Physical Hunger vs Emotional Hunger: Learn How To Tell the Difference To Lose The Weight For Good
Sep 18, 2023
How To Embrace Discomfort In Order To Stop Bingeing, Overeating, & Emotional Eating
Sep 11, 2023
Food Guidelines To Stop Bingeing, Overeating and Lose The Weight For Good
Aug 28, 2023
What To Do After A Binge or Overeat
Aug 21, 2023
How Escaping Yourself Leads to Bingeing & Overeating and What To Do About It
Aug 14, 2023
Working With Your Brain To End Binge Eating, Overeating & Emotional Eating For Good
Aug 07, 2023
Overcoming Binge Eating: Mastering Your Mind
Jul 31, 2023
Willpower: Why It Will Never Work & What To Do Instead
Jul 24, 2023
Stop Bingeing: Being Present, Acceptance & Allowing
Jul 17, 2023
How To Stop Binge Eating & Emotional Eating
Jul 10, 2023
How to Make Weight Loss Feel Easier and Make It Last For Life
Jul 03, 2023
How to Stop Self-Sabotage
Jun 26, 2023
Changing Your Thoughts Changes Your Weight: How to think your way into quicker weight loss
Jun 19, 2023
Planner or Implementer: How To Choose The Method That Will Work Best For You For Quick Weight Loss
Jun 12, 2023
How To Create Satiety For Faster & Lasting Weight Loss
Jun 05, 2023
Psychological Flexibility: a key to faster weight loss
May 29, 2023
The Paradox: How Slowing Down & Trying Softer Lead To Sustainable Weight Loss
May 22, 2023
The 4 Basics To Lose Weight For Good, Find Food & Body Freedom & Live a “Normal” Life
May 15, 2023
Losing Weight Does Not Have To Be Miserable
May 08, 2023
How To De-Stress Without Food
May 01, 2023
Why Overly Restrictive Diets Always Fail & What To Do Instead For Quicker, Lasting Weight Loss
Apr 24, 2023
Appetite Correction: Lose Weight Quicker, Stop Bingeing & Stay in Maintenance Effortlessly
Apr 17, 2023
How To Structure Your Environment For Faster Weight Loss
Apr 10, 2023
How To Lose Weight For Good Without Feeling Like You’re On A Diet
Apr 03, 2023
Meta Emotions: How They Are Sabotaging Your Weight Loss & Joy and What To Do About It
Mar 27, 2023
Creating Quicker & Lasting Weight Loss Through Deeper Work: The 8 Cs
Mar 20, 2023
How To Begin To Change Your Habit of Overeating or Bingeing: Breath Work & Your Unconscious Pattern
Mar 13, 2023
Diet Breaks: How They Help You Lose Weight For Good
Mar 06, 2023
How To Make Weight Loss Happen Quicker: Love & Fear
Feb 27, 2023
“I Deserve It” Eating: How To Stop
Feb 20, 2023
Somatic Experiencing For Healing Over-Eating, Emotional Eating & Bingeing
Feb 13, 2023
The Power Of Accountability: Why It Works For Sustainable Weight Loss
Feb 06, 2023
What To Do When Weight Starts Creeping Back Up
Jan 30, 2023
The Power Of Written Coaching For Quicker Weight Loss & Behavior Change
Jan 23, 2023
Are you over-eating because of unmet needs? Find out and how to stop.
Jan 16, 2023
How to use Future-You-Work to lose the weight for good.
Jan 09, 2023
Aging: How It Can Sabotage Your Weight Loss & What To Do About It
Jan 02, 2023
New Year’s Goals: How To Follow Through & Make It Actually Happen This Year!
Dec 26, 2022
Fear of Failure: How It Creates Self-Sabotage & What To Do About It
Dec 19, 2022
Strength Training & Weight Loss
Dec 12, 2022
How To Work With Your Inner Critic For Faster Weight Loss
Dec 05, 2022
Bingeing & Overeating: Lessening Over-Desire For Food
Nov 28, 2022
Simple Ways To Not Gain Weight Over The Holidays
Nov 21, 2022
Stop Bingeing & Overeating By Harnessing Your Dopamine System
Nov 14, 2022
Creating An Abundant Mindset vs A Scarcity or Restricted Mindset For Quicker Weight Loss
Nov 07, 2022
Why a Holistic Approach To Weight Loss Actually Works & How To Do It
Oct 31, 2022
How Taking Responsibility For Our Bodies Leads to Weight Loss & How To Do It
Oct 24, 2022
How Releasing Guilt Around Food Leads to Lasting Weight Loss & How To Do It
Oct 17, 2022
How Real-Life Food Plans Create Permanent Weight Loss & How To Design One
Oct 10, 2022
Stop Negotiating With Your Emotions For Quicker & Permanent Weight Loss
Oct 03, 2022
How To Stop Eating When It Just Tastes So Good
Sep 26, 2022
What Is A Weight Loss Coach & How To Know If Hiring One Is Right For You
Sep 19, 2022
Revisiting The Framework That Leads To Permanent Weight Loss
Sep 12, 2022
Working With Shame & Fear For Permanent Weight Loss
Sep 05, 2022
How Emotions Impact Your Physical Weight & What To Do About It
Aug 29, 2022
When To Throw Away The Scale For Faster Weight Loss
Aug 22, 2022
Why You Aren’t Following Your Plan
Aug 15, 2022
How Watching Your Thoughts Creates Weightloss
Aug 08, 2022
Practical Tips for Permanent Weight Loss: The Best Ways To Eat For Satiety
Aug 01, 2022
How To Lose The Weight Without Deprivation or Restriction
Jul 25, 2022
How To Stop Giving In To Overeating (The Best Practical Strategy)
Jul 18, 2022
The Best Way To Change Your Behavior & Lose the Weight For Good
Jul 11, 2022
You Do Not Need To Feel Good Or Motivated To Lose Weight: How To Find Contentment in Discomfort
Jul 04, 2022
Binge Eating Behaviors: Strategies To Stop
Jun 27, 2022
Morning You vs Evening You
Jun 20, 2022
Clarifying Your Narrative & Catching Thoughts For Quicker Weight Loss
Jun 13, 2022
Negative Core Beliefs: How They Keep You From Doing What You Really Want To Be Doing & How To Change
Jun 06, 2022
Stay In The Solutions: Another Key To Sustainable Weight Loss (And More Joy In Life)
May 30, 2022
Are You Eating Your Feelings? How To Stop
May 23, 2022
The 3 Biggest Mistakes In Weight Loss
May 16, 2022
Stress Relief In One Minute
May 09, 2022
The One Question You Can Ask Yourself That Can Change Your Body & Your Life
May 02, 2022
How Habits Help As Your Body Ages
Apr 29, 2022
How Perfectionistic Thinking Sabotages Your Weight Loss (& life) & What To Do About It
Apr 22, 2022
How To Stop Strong Urges To Overeat or Binge
Apr 15, 2022
Lose Weight, End Overeating, Stop Bingeing: Learn The Foundational Skill
Apr 08, 2022
Learn the Skill That Will Keep You From Overeating: Responding vs Reacting
Apr 01, 2022
How To Boost Your Metabolism
Mar 25, 2022
It Doesn’t Have To Be So Hard
Mar 18, 2022
How To Stop Impulse Eating
Mar 11, 2022
“I’ve Already Tried Everything!” Why You Think You Can’t Lose Weight.
Mar 04, 2022
The Missing Link In Weight Loss: Values!
Feb 25, 2022
Desire vs Commitment vs SUSTAINED COMMITMENT
Feb 18, 2022
Compassion Fatigue: What to do if you feel like you’re taking care of everyone else but not yourself
Feb 11, 2022
Correct & Continue: Learn the skill needed to stop the yo-yo dieting once and for all!
Feb 04, 2022
Future-You Work For Quicker Weight Loss
Jan 28, 2022
What You Eat Influences How Much You Eat
Jan 21, 2022
Why Won’t The Scale Move?
Jan 07, 2022
New Year Resolutions Don’t Work! Learn What To Do Instead So You’ll Actually Lose Weight For Good
Dec 31, 2021
How To Stop At Enough: Learn The Skills To Stop The Overeating Habit
Dec 24, 2021
How Giving Reduces Depressive & Anxious Symptoms As Well As Your Weight
Dec 17, 2021
How To Eat The Foods You Love & Still Lose Weight
Dec 10, 2021
How To Stop Feeling Stuck & Make Some Moves To Your Weight & Health Goals
Dec 03, 2021
Morning Routines: They Can Bring Us Peace, Joy & Even Weight Loss….Learn How To Implement One
Jun 27, 2021
Fasting! Should you be utilizing fasting for weight loss? If so, learn what type will work for you!
Apr 04, 2021
Macro Counting vs. Intuitive Eating & Which One Is Best For Weight Loss
Jan 31, 2021
Overeating when I’m feeling overwhelmed: Breath-work & sleep hygiene to help you lose weight
Jan 10, 2021
I’m going to lose 35 pounds in the month of January. No you’re not. (Realism vs toxic positivity).
Jan 02, 2021
New Year’s Goals & How To Stay Accountable To Yourself
Dec 27, 2020
Listener questions answered: navigating the break-room, best snacks for weightloss & movement snacks
Nov 22, 2020
Coaching with my client Kevin & how thought-work & macros are part of his new plan for weight-loss
Nov 15, 2020
To Lose Weight For Good, The Way You Think Matters! Learn How To Cultivate The Best Mindset
Nov 11, 2020
The Best Diet For You To Lose Weight & Keep it Off
Nov 10, 2020
A Framework For Lasting Change: Beliefs, Identity, Thoughts, Feelings, Actions/Behaviors
Nov 09, 2020
Processing Emotions WithOUT Food & How to Hold Opposites
Nov 08, 2020
Handling the Holidays
Nov 06, 2020
Wellness For Real at Any Age (Trailer)
Nov 05, 2020