​Heidi’s Lane with Heidi Powell

• Ep. 75 Anorexia, Bulimia, Food Addiction & Body Dysmorphia: My 15-Year Battle With an Eating Disorder & Healing Story I’ve Never Told

  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 obsessionHow shame kept me silent for yearsThe turning point that led to healingWhat “freedom” actually feels like todayIf this speaks to you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share. You’re not alone. ❤️Watch the full episode on YouTube here or head to https://www.youtube.com/@RealHeidiPowell.Here are the key moments from the episode:00:00 The Untold Battle I’ve Hidden for 15 Years03:42 Living in the Grip of an Eating Disorder07:15 The Physical Damage No One Talks About13:35 What Body Dysmorphia Really Feels Like17:02 Why Recovery Isn’t a Straight Line24:49 Hiding My Disorder in Plain Sight29:22 When Love Meets Self-Doubt33:17 The Moment I Realized Shame Breeds Secrecy36:41 Trading One Destructive Pattern for Another41:02 Hurting Myself to Feel in Control49:54 Redefining Self-Worth Beyond the Mirror54:03 How Childhood Shapes Body Image58:29 The Pressure to Be Perfect in a Public Life1:02:45 Breaking Free from the Need to Be “Enough”1:07:16 What True Healing Actually Looks Like1:11:33 Learning to See My Body Through Love1:16:04 The Role of Therapy, Faith, and Self-Work1:20:12 Why Vulnerability Is the Gateway to Healing1:24:36 Lessons I’ve Learned from Past Relationships1:34:03 The Hard Truth About Long-Term Recovery1:39:41 What I Want Every Woman Struggling to Know1:44:25 How to Help Someone Who’s Struggling1:49:37 Finding Meaning in My StoryConnect with Heidi:Website: https://heidipowell.net/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowellTrain with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

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• Ep. 74 Our Unexpected “Hospital Vacay” in Bangkok Part 2: How a Scary Detour Gave Us Sacred Lessons

  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 usedThe story behind it all – including how Marley is healingAll about our Thailand travels – Bangkok to Koh SamuiThe beautiful gifts of grace that we found along the waySome pretty sweet relationship lessons I’m learning from Ryan’s kindnessWhy learning to let someone else lead changed everythingThe hidden strength that emerges when you’re running on emptyIf this episode moved you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share. It truly helps our little community grow. ❤️ 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 The Story Behind This Episode5:25 The Call Every Parent Dreads7:25 Fear in a Foreign Hospital10:58 What Saved Us in Thailand14:46 First Impressions of Bangkok18:02 The Side of the City No One Sees21:43 Jet Lag, Street Markets & Getting Scammed26:10 When I Finally Let Go of Leading30:04 Learning to Be Led33:56 Love That Survives Life’s Tests37:48 When Parenthood Pushes Your Limits41:29 Finding Faith in Fear45:18 The Gift Hidden in Breakdown49:04 When a 5-Day Trip Turns Into 2 Weeks of Survival53:10 Gratitude in the Messiest Moments57:42 The Lesson I Didn’t Expect1:02:25 The Spiritual Side of Surrender1:07:01 Parenting Grown Children1:11:42 The Beauty of Being Fully Present1:16:18 Coming Home Changed Forever1:23:22 Why Hard Seasons Reveal Who We Are1:27:58 How Love Looks Different After This1:32:43 From Fear to Faith: The Lesson I’ll Never Forget1:37:16 What I Hope You Take From This StoryConnect with Heidi:
Website: https://heidipowell.net/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowell
Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

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• Ep. 73 Kidney Stones in Thailand Part One! Parenting Through Pain & Uncertainty Abroad

  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 ThailandHow my past health struggles prepared me for this momentWhy pain can be life’s greatest teacherThe hardest part of parenting no one tells youTips 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 Episode3:03  The Emergency Call That Changed Everything7:59  What Kidney Stones Really Feel Like16:06 When Marley’s Diagnosis Was Confirmed17:04 Surgery or Wait? The Impossible Decision20:15 Discovering Thailand’s Health Care System23:14 The Helpless Reality of Parenting From Afar27:04 The Moment Marley Realised She Was an Adult31:10 Becoming Your Own Safety Net36:39 Why Struggle Is the Greatest Teacher39:39 A New Perspective on My Own Mom43:14 Trusting Our Kids’ Inner Strength46:08 The Song That Captures It AllConnect with Heidi:
Website: https://heidipowell.net/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowell
Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

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• Ep. 72 “Do You Miss Dave, Heidi?” (Ryan Asked): When New Love Meets (and Heals) Old Grief

  ❤️ 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 upHow feeling emotionally safe changed everything for meWhy keeping someone’s memory alive can be an act of loveThe surprising way new love can help you process old painFunny 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 Hairlines05:56 Birthday Vibes & Why I Skipped a Heavy Episode08:06 Exosome Therapy for Hair Loss11:51 Botox Mishap & The Forehead Story14:53 The Question Ryan Was Nervous to Ask Me18:02 Protein Shake Wars Begin21:06 The Delivery Box Letdown27:14 Protein Preferences & Relationship Compromises30:25 CrossFit Memories & The Unexpected First Meeting33:42 Ryan Asked Me, “Do I Miss Dave?”37:45 How Grief Shifts From Missing to Gratitude41:05 Why Keeping Someone’s Memory Alive Can Be Healing46:12 The Partner Who Awakens Your Inner Child49:20 Taking Off the Mask – Secrets, Shame & Judgment52:47 The Healing Power of Radical Honesty56:05 Unfinished Business? What I Really Feel About Dave01:00:25 Grief, Death, and Why Collective Pain Hits So Hard01:06:20 Youth Trauma, Reality TV & The Awakening After 201501:08:10 When Laughter Turns to “Should We Call 911?”Connect with Heidi:
Website: https://heidipowell.net/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowell
Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/ About Ryan Isaac:
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.

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• Ep. 71 Are Peptides a Miracle Drug? Energy, Weight Loss, Recovery, & Libido | Dr. Chris Morris, PA-C

  Curious about peptides? This episode is your ultimate crash course on anti-aging, weight loss, recovery, and hormone optimization, straight from the expert himself, Chris Morris, PA-C, co-owner of Nulevel Wellness & Medspa.We cover everything you need to know:What peptides are and why they’re the future of medicineHow peptides can increase muscle, speed recovery, and boost metabolismThe “Glow Protocol” for youthful skin, collagen production & fine-line reductionSnap-8 vs Botox: a needle-free way to soften expression linesThe Wolverine Protocol for rapid injury recovery & pain reliefPeptides that improve libido, brain fog, focus, and moodSleep support: why CJC-1295/Ipamorelin & DCP can transform your restHow to make peptides and hormone therapy affordable & accessible🔗 Resources in this episode:Copper Peptide Serum we love: https://amzn.to/3JWUde4 📅 FREE CONSULTATION + $100 OFFTo schedule your FREE telehealth consultation, CLICK HERE or visit: https://nulevelwellnessmedspa.com/telehealth-consult-ideal/ GET $100 OFF hormone replacement therapy or weight loss services when you mention this podcast.🎧 Listen, take notes, and share this episode with a friend who’s ready to feel amazing again!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 Peptides Are the Most Powerful Wellness Tool 5:08 How Peptides Boost Weight Loss, Muscle Growth & Recovery8:30 Biggest Mistake People Make Starting Peptides12:45 Safe Dosing With Peptides16:50 Peptides for Women & Hormone Support20:40 Growth Hormone Peptides Explained29:40 Collagen, Fine Lines & Youthful Skin From Within33:15 Can Peptides Replace Fillers & Injections?37:45 What I Use for My Own Skin Routine42:00 Why Recovery Gets Harder Over 4044:20 Rapid Healing for Injuries & Soreness52:50 Using Peptides for Everyday Recovery56:20 Are Peptides Safe for Teens? 1:05:45 Peptides That Boost Libido1:08:00 Peptides for Brain Fog & Memory Fix 1:10:30 Deep Sleep Peptides vs. Melatonin1:13:40 How Peptides Can Replace Xanax1:18:30 The Peptide for Metabolism & Fat Loss1:21:10 How to Choose a Clinic & Get Safe, Effective Treatment1:25:00 Why You Should Start Your Peptide Journey NowConnect with Heidi:
Website: https://heidipowell.net/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowell
Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/ Connect with Dr. Chris Morris:Website: https://nulevelwellnessmedspa.com/ Instagram: @health_and_hormonesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nulevel_wellness/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nulevelwellnessmedspa/ About Dr. Chris Morris:
Dr. Chris Morris, PA-C, has spent 20+ years helping patients reclaim their health through proactive, science-based care. A summa cum laude graduate of Northern Arizona University and certified PA from the University of Iowa, Chris co-founded East Valley Urology Center before launching Nulevel Wellness & Medspa. Today, he specializes in hormone optimization, peptide therapy, weight loss, and longevity medicine,  helping clients boost energy, recover faster, and feel their absolute best. In this episode, Chris shares exactly how women can use peptides and hormone support to look younger, feel stronger, and take control of their health.

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