The REST of the story you’ve all been waiting for…and the one we’ve been waiting to tell!!🥰

Oh to be young(ish) and in love. One year into this relationship, and it’s only gotten better. It’s only gotten safer. It’s only felt deeper.

I honestly don’t even know how to explain this episode.

What started as part two of the story of how Ryan and I met somehow turned into one of the rawest conversations I’ve ever had on this podcast. We talk about intuition, trauma bonds, nervous system exhaustion, childhood wounds, emotional safety, and what it feels like when you finally meet someone who doesn’t require you to become someone else to be loved.

This episode takes you into the middle of one of the hardest seasons of my life, navigating a relationship I knew deep down wasn’t right for me, while simultaneously experiencing a connection that felt completely unfamiliar, safe, honest, and deeply soul-recognizing.

We talk about:

• Why I kept returning to relationships that hurt me
• The breathwork session that changed how I saw my entire life
• Learning how much I had shape-shifted inside relationships
• The prayer I started saying every single day
• Why emotional safety felt so foreign to me
• The chaos that unfolded in Ohio
• The moment I realized connection was supposed to feel different

There’s laughter in this episode. There’s awkwardness. There’s deep vulnerability. There are things I probably never thought I’d say publicly.

But more than anything, this conversation is about finally understanding the difference between attachment and peace.

If you’ve ever ignored your intuition, stayed too long, questioned your worth, or wondered if healthy love actually exists, I think this episode might hit home for you.

Welcome back to Heidi’s Lane. ❤️

Here are the key moments from the episode:

00:00 Welcome Back to Heidi’s Lane

06:23 Ignoring Intuition to Keep the Peace

10:11 Why Heidi Knew Her Real Match Was Coming

15:01 Trying to Break Free From a 12-Time Breakup Cycle

20:06 The First Time Heidi Felt Emotionally Safe

24:16 The Floodgates Opened: Shame, Secrets & Safety

28:34 Voice Notes, Spirituality & No Flirting

30:01 Telling Kyra About the Instant Soul Connection

35:17 The First Phone Call That Lasted Until 4AM

39:25 The Unexpected Love Triangle Moment

42:00 Why Heidi Almost Walked Away

46:08 Helping Ryan Navigate the Hardest Season of His Life

50:05 Why Ohio Made Their Connection Stronger

54:19 How Heidi Finally Knew What Real Connection Felt Like

61:00 Ryan’s Reaction to Heidi’s Letter

66:00 Feeling Fully Free to Be Yourself

69:30 Family, Fear & Knowing This Was Different

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Email: podcast@heidipowell.net

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I have been holding this one close for a long time.

You've been asking. Every week, in my DMs, in the comments, in voice memos from strangers who somehow feel like old friends, what's the story? How did you two actually meet?

Well…Today is the day.

This is Part 1 of how Ryan and I found each other, and I'll warn you, we don't even make it to the first date. Because when two people who have lived a lot of life try to trace it back to the beginning, you keep finding more beginning.

What I can tell you is this, he almost unfollowed me!!! I almost never replied!!! I thought he was a woman…lol… And somewhere in the middle of all of that, the universe had other plans. :)

We talk about:

• What it really feels like to go through separation and the first holidays alone
• What it means to be in a relationship where you feel so safeThe darkest stretch of Ryan's life
• The last-minute trip to Costa Rica that changed everything, and the DM sent from a dirt road in the middle of nowhere that started it all

There's also a lot of laughing. Ruby has a proposal for Ryan that left us both speechless. And Keira shows up at the end and says something so beautiful it might just break you open.

Grab your coffee. Get on the couch. Part 2 is coming soon.

Here are the key moments from the episode:

00:00 Why This Love Story Feels Different

03:57 The Relationship Shift That Made Heidi Feel Safe

09:20 The Hidden Cost of Fame and Starting Over

13:23 Separation, Divorce, and Why Timing Mattered

16:34 The Post About Divorce That Stopped Him Cold

22:22 The DM She Almost Missed and Why It Landed

25:25 Why Heidi Started the Podcast in the First Place

27:57 The Divorce Lesson That Only Pain Can Teach

32:07 How They Healed Each Other’s Trust Issues

35:10 The Upbringing That Shaped His View of Masculinity

39:16 The Question Every Woman Should Ask About a Man

45:31 Why He Never Unfollowed Her

47:24 The Costa Rica Trip That Happened During a Breaking Point

53:40 The First Real Texts That Changed Everything

59:35 When He Realized Heidi Was Different

01:01:01 The IUD Appointment Story She Never Posted

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/

This episode started as a simple Q&A, but it turned into something a little more real.

We talk about workouts, macros, and what actually works as our bodies change through different seasons of life, especially for women navigating their 40s, 50s, and beyond. But underneath all of that, this conversation is really about something else.

Momentum.

I share why so many of us feel stuck even when we know what to do, why motivation isn’t something you go out and find, and how the smallest actions are often the thing that changes everything.

We also get into how life gets busy, how we slowly stop showing up for ourselves, and why the seasons where you feel like you don’t have time are usually the ones where it matters most.

There’s some practicality here, workouts, splits, macros, all the things, but also a lot of real life. Because the truth is, this isn’t just about fitness. It’s about learning how to come back to yourself, again and again.

We talk about:

• Why motivation isn’t something you find and what actually works instead
• How to rebuild momentum when life feels overwhelming
• Realistic workout expectations as your body changes with age
• Simple workout structures for busy women
• The truth about calorie deficits, macros, and sustainable fat loss
• Why the scale doesn’t always tell the full story
• Learning to work with your body instead of against it

This one is part Q&A, part life check-in, and part reminder that you don’t need to overhaul your entire life to start feeling better again. You just need to start.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, inconsistent, or like you’ve lost your rhythm, this is for you.

And if you’re in a season where everything else feels more important than taking care of yourself, consider this your gentle nudge. You matter too.

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Here are the key moments from the episode:

00:00 Why This Q&A Hits a Different Nerve

03:08 The Motivation Lie That Keeps Women Stuck

06:11 How to Create Momentum When Life Feels Heavy

08:33 Why Heidi Is Bringing Back Her 60-Day Challenge

11:12 The Busy-Season Trap That Makes You Forget Yourself

14:10 Do You Really Need 60 Minutes in the Gym?

18:02 Best Home Workout Options When You Only Have Dumbbells

21:15 The Calorie Deficit Explained Without the Confusion

24:56 How to Estimate Your Metabolism Before Counting Macros

27:06 The TDEE Shortcut Most Women Need to Understand

30:37 What Heidi Actually Eats in a Day Right Now

34:24 The Best Supplements for Muscle as Hormones Shift

37:21 Can You Fix a Slowed-Down Metabolism?

39:27 Where to Start When You Feel Overwhelmed by Everything

42:05 Heidi’s Final Reminder to Take Your Power Back

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/