​Heidi’s Lane with Heidi Powell

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: podcast@heidipowell.net Instagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowell
Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

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: podcast@heidipowell.net Instagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowell
Train with Heidi on her Show Up App: https://www.showupfit.app/

❤️ 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: podcast@heidipowell.net 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.

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: podcast@heidipowell.net 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.

Raising teens with financial wisdom (and boundaries) is no small task. Especially when we’re trying to help our kids avoid the same disastrous mistakes we made! In this episode, I sit down with Ryan…friend, financial advisor, and father, to talk about some of the struggles (especially financial) that come with raising adult kids. We dive into:My kids college 529 savings account: What they are, how you get them, and how I helped my kids save for theirs.My two “keys” (ie rules) they must fulfill to access these accounts as adults.When and where I’ve let my kids struggle so that they can grow (and avoid the pitfalls I experienced).Why Marley is in Thailand on her humanitarian trip and how this connects to her financial and college future.What is a Roth IRA and how can we all start saving better for our kids’ futures.Some of the hilarious and probably ridiculous (but hopefully effective) ways I’m teaching my kids to value money and real-life experiences.We talk about all things from finances to stuffing suitcases with mac & cheese and shampoo. It’s part financial strategy, part parenting therapy… and all heart. Whether you’re a single mom, a tired dad, or just trying to raise grounded kids, this one’s for you.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 Marley Is Headed to Thailand2:46 More About Marley’s Humanitarian Trip10:51 How Much the Average Kid Costs to Raise18:31 Who the Heck is Ryan?22:01 The Best Financial Lesson My Dad Taught Me33:01 How I Blew All of My College Money38:41 What is a 529 College Savings Account45:01 Roth IRAs and How to Build Your Kids’ to 5 Million Dollars!50:31 The TWO KEYS to My Kids’ College Money56:11 Why I’m Letting My Kids Struggle1:10:46 How to Introduce Financial Literacy at Home1:28:11 Preparing Your Kids for Life Without You1:34:01 What to Do When Your College Kid Calls in Crisis1:45:21 Final Thoughts on Growth, Grace & Letting GoConnect with Heidi:
Website: https://heidipowell.net/  Email: podcast@heidipowell.net Instagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowell
Train with Heidi on her Show Up App:  https://www.showupfit.app/ About Ryan:Ryan Isaac is a financial advisor and co-founder of Dentist Advisors. For the past 17 years, he’s been helping dentists make sense of money and big life decisions. He also hosts the Dentist Money™ Show, the most widely listened-to financial podcast for dentists over the last decade, where he talks about everything from investing and taxes to the real-life challenges of running a business.

In this deeply personal episode, I talk about launching my second bird into the world… my 18-year-old daughter, Marley. It was an emotional goodbye for the both of us that triggered all sorts of thoughts and feelings as a mom. Pride. Grief. Gratitude. And regret…for all the things I wish I’d done over the years before she left.In this episode, I open up about the challenges I’m encountering as I learn to raise adult children as a single mom (yes, I said it), the silent ache of letting go, and the surprising ways I’m healing in the process. Hint…one of the ways may or may not be a HUGE surprise party for this daughter of mine who *said* she never wanted to be celebrated (but deep down that’s all she craved).From co-parenting and sacrifice, to throwing that goodbye surprise party of a lifetime, I’m slowly learning to let my kids become who they are, and I’m sharing it all. This isn’t just a life update. It’s a love letter to motherhood, growth, and choosing to celebrate even through the heartbreak.PS. UPDATE ON MATIX’S CHURCH MISSION INCLUDED!!Watch the full episode on YouTube here or head to https://www.youtube.com/@RealHeidiPowell.Here are the key moments from the episode:0:07 A Life Update2:00 Raising Adults Means Learning to Let Go6:03 The Reality of Single Parenting10:01 The Heavy Pressure of Being “Mom and Dad”15:28 Marley’s Emotional Goodbye and the Thailand Trip21:47 Why She’s “Projecting” and That’s Okay24:14 The Empty House and What’s Next25:24 How Matix Is Doing One Year Into His Two-Year Mission31:05 The Farewell Party That Changed Everything37:18 Regret, Guilt, and the Middle Child46:02 What Marley Really Wanted All Along50:17 Teaching Her Daughter to Speak Her TruthConnect with Heidi:
Website: https://heidipowell.net/  Email: podcast@heidipowell.net Instagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowell
Train with Heidi on her Show Up App:  https://www.showupfit.app/

I'm so excited to have Dr. Radhika Sharma back with us for another deep, vulnerable, and real conversation, the kind we all need but rarely have. Dr. Sharma is an Ob/Gyn, certified wellness coach, and co-host of the Double Scrub podcast. In this episode, we go there, from vaginas and hormones to PCOS, fibroids, menopause, and all the questions we’re too scared or ashamed to ask. Nothing is off-limits. This is about truth, empowerment, and finally getting answers with someone who truly gets it. Get ready to feel seen, supported, and a whole lot less alone.Resources in this episode:https://mysevawellness.com/ https://menopause.org/ Watch the full episode on YouTube here or head to https://www.youtube.com/@RealHeidiPowell.Here are the key moments from the episode:0:07 Dr. Sharma is Back!1:05 Why We Don't Talk About Vaginas6:32 Why Am I Still Bleeding?11:00 Medications + Holistic Approaches for PCOS19:49 Pain During Sex + Shame in the Exam Room24:05 How to Find the Right Doctor30:06 How to Ask for Hormone Testing36:53 Birth Control vs HRT41:54 Overtraining and Inflammation46:21 Menopause Weight Gain50:10 Depression After Menopause53:51 Final Thoughts + More to ComeConnect with Heidi:
Website: https://heidipowell.net/ Email: podcast@heidipowell.net Instagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowell
Train with Heidi on her Show Up App:  https://www.showupfit.app/ Connect with Dr. Radhika Sharma:Website: https://busyobees.com/ Instagram: @busyobmamaTikTok: @busyobmamaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhika-sharma-994218143/ About Dr. Radhika Sharma:
Dr. Radhika Sharma is a board-certified OB-GYN, certified wellness coach, and co-host of The Double Scrub podcast. With a passion for women’s health, hormonal balance, and burnout prevention, she combines medical expertise with lived experience to empower women through every stage of life. She’s the co-author of “Thriving After Burnout” and has been featured in Fabulous Wisconsin for her work in health and wellness. Known for her relatable, no-fluff approach, Dr. Sharma speaks openly about the realities of aging, hormones, and self-care, helping women feel seen, supported, and confident in their health journey.

I didn’t plan this update, but it needed to happen. Life has felt messy, chaotic, beautiful, grounding, and grief-filled all at once. In this episode, I open up about everything I’ve been walking through, healing after loss, navigating love, facing my truth, and running a retreat that cracked me (and nine other brave women) wide open. This is raw. It’s personal. And it’s real. I’m learning to stop betraying myself just to keep others comfortable, and I’m finally breathing again. If you’ve been waiting for the next life update, this is the one. I’m not who I was…and maybe, neither are you.To learn more about our next retreat, which will be held on October 16-19 in Arizona, go to rewireexperience.com to schedule a free, no commitment discovery call. I’d love for you to join us!Watch the full episode on YouTube here or head to https://www.youtube.com/@RealHeidiPowell.Here are the key moments from the episode:0:08 Life Update: Why I’ve Been Quiet4:11 The Overwhelm of Doing It All7:14 A Relationship That Became a Mirror11:21 Emerging From the Dark Winter16:03 The Pain of Self-Betrayal20:32 Why Transformation Scares People26:15 For Anyone in Silent Pain30:34 Real Healing at the Retreat34:58 You Don’t Have to Perform to Be Loved38:05 A Shift That Can’t Be Undone42:29 Our Next Retreat Is ComingConnect with Heidi:
Website: https://heidipowell.net/Email: podcast@heidipowell.netInstagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowell
Train with Heidi on her Show Up App:  https://www.showupfit.app/

I’ve been a skeptic of weight loss shots for years… As a health and fitness pro, I’ve always believed in movement, nutrition, and mindset over quick fixes. But my brother, Denver Lane, founder of Nulevel Wellness, has been nudging me to at least have the conversation.So we did. On air.In this raw and honest episode, Denver and I dive into the truth behind weight loss injections like semaglutide and tirzepatide—the good, the bad, and the myths that need busting. We talk about:What these medications really do in the bodyWhy coaching and nutrition support are non-negotiableHow hormone optimization plays into long-term wellnessThe risks of muscle loss, undernourishment, and going it aloneAnd yes… the future of aging wellIt’s one of the most important (and controversial) health convos I’ve had, and it might just change your perspective like it’s starting to change mine.👉 To 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. 🥰 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 Welcoming Denver Back3:16 What Doctors Aren’t Talking About9:31 Is This the Missing Piece?13:41 Why Men Don’t Talk About This Stuff18:23 How to Know If You’re Out of Balance22:31 Balancing Hormones: The First Steps27:33 Why Energy Levels Are a Health Indicator32:35 Denver's Turning Point37:37 Misdiagnosed and Misunderstood40:08 The Truth About Testosterone45:10 Building a Clinic on Compassion50:12 How to Advocate for Your Own Health55:14 Step Into Your Next LevelConnect with Heidi:
Website: https://heidipowell.net/ Email: podcast@heidipowell.net Instagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowell
Train with Heidi on her Show Up App:  https://www.showupfit.app/ Connect with Denver Lane:Website: https://nulevelwellnessmedspa.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nulevel_wellness/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denverlane/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nulevelwellnessmedspa/ About Denver Lane:Denver Lane is a serial entrepreneur and wellness visionary who co-founded Nulevel Wellness, one of the fastest-growing clinics in Arizona specializing in hormone optimization, peptide therapy, and personalized wellness plans. With a background in real estate and a lifelong passion for health, Denver combines sharp business acumen with a deep commitment to helping people live better, longer lives.His journey into functional medicine began over a decade ago when he was faced with the terrifying possibility of a brain tumor. That moment became a powerful wake-up call, prompting Denver to dive headfirst into understanding hormones, health, and human optimization. What started as a personal health scare turned into a mission to create a better, more accessible model of care—and Nulevel Wellness was born.Oh, and fun fact…He happens to have the best sister in the world. 😉

I’ve never had a conversation quite like this one. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Radhika Sharma, an incredible OB-GYN, wellness coach, and host of the Double Scrub podcast, who’s become not just a guest but a true friend. We talk about everything women are too embarrassed to ask: perimenopause, hormones, vaginal health, low libido, dryness, aging, and how to feel good again. Nothing is off-limits. You’ll hear anonymous questions from real women, questions I’ve asked myself too. If you’ve ever felt confused, alone, or dismissed this conversation is for you. You’re not broken. There’s help. There’s hope.Resources mentioned in this episode:https://mysevawellness.com/ https://menopause.org/  Here are the key moments from the episode:0:07 Why We’re Talking About This6:47 Meet Dr. Radhika Sharma10:33 “Welcome to Getting Old”14:06 Hair Loss, Anxiety, and Feeling Broken17:17 The Shame Around Periods and Menopause23:05 The Truth About Estrogen and Dementia30:05 The Study That Misled a Generation38:12 Let’s Talk About Vaginas46:23 Yes, Even Breast Cancer Survivors Can Use It53:23 “Why Do I Smell Differently?”59:39 Water-Based Lubes and What to Avoid1:08:07 It’s Not Just About Function, It’s About Truth
Connect with Heidi:
Website: https://heidipowell.net/ Email: podcast@heidipowell.net Instagram: @realheidipowellFacebook: Heidi PowellYouTube: @RealHeidiPowell
Train with Heidi on her Show Up App:  https://www.showupfit.app/ Connect with Dr. Radhika Sharma:Website: https://busyobees.com/ Instagram: @busyobmamaTikTok: @busyobmamaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radhika-sharma-994218143/ About Dr. Radhika Sharma:
Dr. Radhika Sharma is a board-certified OB-GYN, certified wellness coach, and co-host of The Double Scrub podcast. With a passion for women’s health, hormonal balance, and burnout prevention, she combines medical expertise with lived experience to empower women through every stage of life. She’s the co-author of “Thriving After Burnout” and has been featured in Fabulous Wisconsin for her work in health and wellness. Known for her relatable, no-fluff approach, Dr. Sharma speaks openly about the realities of aging, hormones, and self-care, helping women feel seen, supported, and confident in their health journey.