

The Healthy Brain Podcast
Heather Kolwich, MA CCC-SLP, RYT, Certified Health and Wellness Coach
Heather Kolwich, M.A. CCC-SLP, HWC, RYT-200 has a private practice in Speech Language Pathology and Health Coaching. She holds a Honors Bachelor of Science degree in Cell Biology from University of Southwestern Ontario and a Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology from Wayne State University. She also is a Certified Health and Life Coach. Heather has combined her years of experience in brain rehabilitation with coaching tools in a faith based coaching program called The Legacy Life. The Legacy Life is a life filled with authenticity, connection, growth, health, faith, abundance, generosity, resilience, adventure and purpose.
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Oct 3, 2025 • 21min
How to Calm Your Brain and Regulate Your Nervous System
Discover how the brain and nervous system communicate and the importance of regulating them for better health. Learn about the sympathetic and parasympathetic responses that shape our stress reactions. Explore effective techniques like breathing practices, movement, and tactile methods to promote relaxation. Uncover how neurotransmitters like serotonin aid in calming the brain, and understand the concept of neuroplasticity in adapting to stress. Tune in for insights on cultivating a supportive mindset and social connections to enhance well-being.

Sep 26, 2025 • 21min
Rediscover Your Energy and Vitality Part 2
Part 2! Are you feeling blah either physically or emotionally? Do you have low energy, brain fog, lack motivation, procrastinate or just don't feel excited about your life? Listen to this episode as I share what to notice and gain awareness of what is draining your energy. After you do an energy audit, join me in my Reignite Your Life Workshop on September 29 here:https://heather-kolwich-a97a.mykajabi.com/reignite

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Sep 18, 2025 • 22min
Rediscover Your Energy and Vitality Part 1
Feeling drained? Discover insights on rejuvenating your energy and motivation. Explore how nutrition, hydration, and quality sleep can boost your cognitive clarity. Uncover emotional drains like people-pleasing and decision fatigue that sap your vitality. Delve into the revitalizing effects of creative hobbies and balanced social interactions on brain health. Plus, there’s a chance to join a workshop focused on reigniting your life after conducting an energy audit!

Sep 10, 2025 • 12min
Challenge Your Brain and Boost Your Brain Skills
Discover the importance of challenging your brain to maintain cognitive function and resilience. Explore diverse activities that can enhance your memory, attention, and reasoning skills. Get ready for the Fall Reset Challenge, with weekly motivation, yoga classes, and guided meditations. Learn practical techniques and tools to boost your mental abilities every day. Engage in brain games and mindfulness strategies to elevate your mental fitness!

Sep 4, 2025 • 13min
A New Way to Approach Stress as a Pathway to Transformation
Instead of running away from the stress let’s learn to embrace it and use the physical and mental tools that I provided today.If you would like to dive deeper into this there are 2 options: set up a coaching consultation with me link in show notes or join my Fall reset Challenge group where You will get a cozy digital Fall Reset Workbook to download, Live videos including guided meditation and yoga classes, longevity nutrition, stress management, daily movement, glow up self-care tips, decluttering our space and breath work. Fall Reset Group:https://heather-kolwich-a97a.mykajabi.com/offers/WUYy3xvqCoaching Consultation:Email: heatherkolwichwellness@gmail.com

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Aug 27, 2025 • 13min
Brain Benefits of a Yoga Practice
Discover how yoga can boost brain health by enhancing memory, attention, and emotional regulation. Learn about the benefits of practices like Yoga Nidra, designed for relaxation and cognitive improvement. Join the Fall Reset Challenge for guided yoga classes, meditation, and tips on nutrition, stress management, and self-care. It’s all about refreshing your mind and body this fall!

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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


