

The Healthy Brain Podcast
Heather Kolwich, MA CCC-SLP, RYT, Certified Health and Wellness Coach
Heather Kolwich is a working mom of 4, brain rehab specialist and certified Health and Wellness Coach. She knows first hand how it feels to be overwhelmed and stressed! When brain fog, low energy, lack of motivation and a spiralizing negative mindset set in she knew she had to make lifestyle, fitness and nutrition changes and fast. In the Healthy Brain Podcast, Heather will demystify the brain science, share self care tips, productivity tools and parenting strategies to recharge your life, improve your brain heath, increase your energy, kickstart your motivation to reach your true potential!
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Aug 2, 2025 • 31min
Reinvent Your Mornings
Discover the art of crafting a purposeful morning routine that boosts your productivity and well-being. Uncover the significance of intentional waking and learn how to design a routine tailored to your lifestyle. Personal insights and actionable frameworks help you reinvent your mornings for a more energized start to the day.

Jul 26, 2025 • 16min
When it is Time to Ask for Help
If you are feeling stuck or overwhelmed it may be time to ask for help. In this episode, I share my own experience, give you questions to ask yourself and choices on the type of help available. Did you ever wish you were a morning person who was excited for the day ahead? Maybe you are like me and you dread the mornings. Yup, that was me a few years ago. This all changed when I learned to create an impactful morning routine that reinvented my life!I invite you to become the person who jumps out of bed in the mornings excited to start the day!Join me for the Reinvent Your Mornings Online Workshop on July 30th at 7pm EST. In this workshop you will learn why a morning routine is so effective in supercharging your life. Also, you will learn what are the most important steps in a morning routine. Bonus: when you register you get free access to my digital Intentional Morning Course!https://heather-kolwich-a97a.mykajabi.com/offers/sT5nW5zP

Jul 17, 2025 • 19min
Create an effective Planning System with these Planning Principles
Discover essential planning principles that can transform your productivity and happiness. Learn about goal setting, effective task lists, and the importance of habit tracking. Gain insights on creating a powerful planning system to manage your time better. Plus, find out how a morning workshop can enhance your daily routine!

Jun 25, 2025 • 20min
10 Ideas to Embrace Summer
In today's podcast, I share 10 ideas to embrace the summer season. I also incorporate ideas from TCM (traditional Chinese medicine). #brainhealth #healthyliving #summertime Registration for the 12 Week Brain Health Bootcamp has just opened! The ootcamp will start on July 7! In this 12 week bootcamp I will be taking you through exactly how to improve and transform your brain health week by week. Each week we will focus on a different topic that has been clinically shown to improve brain health. You will have easy actionable steps, accountability, guidance and coaching throughout this bootcamp. Here is the link to register:https://heather-kolwich-a97a.mykajabi.com/offers/NwLSyyXd/checkout

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Jun 12, 2025 • 23min
How to use the Happiness Pie Theory to improve your Health
Discover how the Happiness Pie Theory blends genetics, choices, and circumstances to shape happiness. Learn about the PERMA model, which offers practical strategies for enhancing your well-being through positive emotions and meaningful relationships. These concepts are perfect for anyone feeling stuck in their health journey, providing fresh perspectives to reignite motivation and progress!

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May 29, 2025 • 20min
Brain Tips to Overcoming Procrastination, Perfectionism and People Pleasing
Discover the three personality traits holding you back: procrastination, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. The host shares brain-based strategies to tackle these challenges head-on. Learn how to set achievable goals and embrace imperfection. Techniques like yoga nidra and meditation are introduced to support your journey. Dive into practical advice for creating effective plans and celebrating your progress. It's time to reclaim your power and enhance your personal growth!

May 20, 2025 • 19min
Supercompensation for Brain Stress
Explore how the supercompensation principle from sports science applies to brain health. Learn how balancing intense mental stress with recovery can enhance cognitive function. Discover techniques to optimize your brain's performance and manage stress effectively. This fascinating approach may lead to better mental resilience and well-being!

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Apr 30, 2025 • 29min
Tap into this Brain Switch to increase your Attention, Planning and Productivity.
Discover the vital role of quiet reflection in enhancing mental clarity and productivity. Learn how stress affects the communication between the amygdala and prefrontal cortex, and how you can improve decision-making. Explore the importance of pondering for brain enhancement and flexibility, along with practical strategies like meditation and journaling. These techniques can help foster better attention and productivity, tapping into the brain's natural capabilities.

Apr 15, 2025 • 17min
How to Overcome Procrastination and Create Brain Healthy Habits
Why do we procrastinate? It is because we are trying to stop certain behaviors and start new ones. It is because our brain goes into fear mode, wanting to give up because of the discomfort of the magnitude of change. It is easier to give up then to keep going forward.This is exactly what I help my coaching clients with. I help them to overcome the fear, the procrastination, the limiting behaviors and beliefs so they can finally create a healthy brain and body.Book a Free Brain Health Coaching Call:https://calendly.com/heatherkolwichwellness/health-coaching-consultConnect with me on Youtube: https://youtube.com/@heatherkolwichwellness?si=lkPh2_kqoSc5CNBPConnect with me on Instagram:www.instagram.com/heatherkolwichConnect with me on Facebook:Here

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Mar 31, 2025 • 52min
THE AGELESS BRAIN INTERVIEW WITH DR. DALE BREDESEN
Book a Free Brain Health Coaching Call:https://calendly.com/heatherkolwichwellness/health-coaching-consultConnect with me on Youtube: https://youtube.com/@heatherkolwichwellness?si=lkPh2_kqoSc5CNBPConnect with me on Instagram:www.instagram.com/heatherkolwichConnect with me on Facebook:Here