What if your greatest heartbreak became the doorway to your most vibrant life?

In this powerful episode of Be S.H.E. Podcast, Heidi sits down with Vickie Aigner…..72-year-old wellness expert, founder of Alive Fit & Free, and a woman whose story is equal parts resilience and transformation. After the devastating loss of her husband while raising six children, Vickie found herself forced to rebuild not just her life, but her identity.

Through grief, healing, and deep inner work, she discovered something many women overlook: true wellness doesn’t start with what we do on the outside, it begins within.

Together, Heidi and Vickie dive into:

• The hidden weight of unprocessed grief
• Why “pushing through” can delay true healing
• The connection between emotional health and physical vitality
• And how women, especially in later seasons of life, can step into strength, purpose, and joy again

This conversation is an invitation to stop running, start healing, and say yes to your next vibrant chapter, no matter your age or story.

Vickie Aigner is a 72-year-old fitness and wellness professional who has spent more than four decades helping women over 50 live their healthiest, happiest, and longest lives. She is the founder of Alive, Fit & Free and the creator of fun and effective brain-body fitness programs, including Energy Up for people living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and their caregivers. Through transformational wellness retreats and travel adventures, she guides women to build strength, protect their brains, and say “yes” to the next vibrant chapter of life.

To connect with our guest, click on the links below:

Website: http://www.alivefitandfree.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alivefitandfree/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Alivefitandfree LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alive-fit-free/?viewAsMember=true

Youtube: @alivefitfree6262

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Dr. Nelva Lee went from housing instability as a child to building a mission-driven company that is changing lives, and in this episode she is sharing every lesson in between. We talk purpose, courage, entrepreneurship, and what it really looks like to start before you feel ready. This one is going to stay with you.

Dr. Nelva Lee is the Founder and CEO of Concrete Build Financing. Dr. Lee was also the CEO of a vocational school for 20 years, has over 20 years of experience in healthcare and over 10 years in academia as an adjunct professor for various Universities.

Dr. Lee was a Governor Kemp appointed board member to the Department of Community Health. She is the Vice Chairman of the board of the Henry County Pregnancy Resource Center (Bridge Wellness South), a former Republican candidate for State Senate in District 17, and current candidate for Georgia Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Lee has authored several Christian-based books including: “Stay and Fight” and “Be the Super Hero of Your Story.”

Dr. Lee volunteers at Relevant, her local church, and the Joy FM as a Prayer Partner. She was a Home-School Mom, and a Substitute Teacher for a Christian School. She has been married to her best friend Donnie for 25 years, and together they have 3 children

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Website: http://www.drnelvalee.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TBWGTR/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/votenelvalee

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What would your life look like if you actually believed in yourself? 🤍

This week on the podcast, I sat down with Simone Knego and this conversation did not disappoint.

Simone gets real about the lies she believed because of past relationships. She talks about pushing past fear and stepping so far outside her comfort zone that she literally climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. And she shares how all of it, every hard moment, became the foundation for her R.E.A.L. Method.

This one is for every woman who has ever thought:

"I'm not enough."

"Who am I to do this?"

"What if I fail?"

Because the story you've been believing about yourself?

It's time to rewrite it. 🤍

Simone Knego is an international speaker, award winning author, and confidence coach dedicated to empowering women to overcome self doubt and live purpose driven lives. As the bestselling author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, Simone extends her mission through her globally ranked podcast, Her Unshakeable Confidence, offering inspiration and insights to a worldwide audience. Her transformative work, including the REAL Method, provides a straightforward framework for cultivating genuine self assurance. Featured on major networks like ABC, NBC, and CBS, and in publications such as Entrepreneur and Yahoo News, Simone also champions her "Kitchen Table Leadership" philosophy, which emphasizes that true leadership is performed through everyday choices. She is the heart of a vibrant household with her husband of 32 years, six children, and three dogs. Her upcoming book, REAL Confidence: A Simple Guide to Go From Unsure to Unshakeable, launches in February, offering women practical tools to foster authentic confidence.

To connect with our guest, click on the links below:

Website: https://simoneknego.com

FB- https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerSimoneKnego

IG- https://www.instagram.com/simoneknego/

LI- https://www.linkedin.com/in/simoneknego

https://www.youtube.com/@her_unshakeable_confidence

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-unshakeable-confidence-podcast/id1667058474

https://www.ted.com/talks/simone_knego_t_a_l_k_ing_to_kids_about_bias

https://www.ted.com/talks/simone_knego_how_to_find_your_kilimanjaro

https://realconfidencebook.com/

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