The Wellness Ninja Podcast

EP46 Joy is a key ingredient to your health

After a few missed weeks (life, illness, the world feeling like it's on fire… you know), I'm back — and we're talking about something that might feel fluffy but absolutely is not: joy. In this episode, I share a quiet birthday-morning moment that stopped me in my tracks and reminded me, this is the whole point. Then we dive into a powerful idea from the book The Joy Reset — that joy isn't pastel, toxic positivity, or "just make lemonade." It's gritty. It lives alongside grief. It shows up at funerals and in high school drama and in the smell of your morning coffee. I'll walk you through the importance of starting to notice tiny little joys (without bypassing the hard stuff) and how training your brain to find them can literally support your health. Because joy isn't the cherry on top of the cake. It's a key part of the recipe.

EP45 All or Something

It's the end of January, the shine has worn off your New Year motivation, and suddenly the internet is yelling at you about five-step morning routines and perfect plans you're already "failing." In this episode, Heather lovingly calls bullshit on all-or-nothing wellness and introduces a much more realistic (and sanity-saving) approach: menus, not routines. We talk about why perfect plans fall apart the moment real life shows up, how changing capacity (hello hormones, stress, and sick kids) actually works, and why "all or something" beats "all or nothing" every single time. You'll learn how to create simple menus for things like mornings, workouts, and bedtime—so even on messy days, you can still support yourself without throwing the whole plan in the trash. Less pressure, more flexibility, and a whole lot more self-kindness.

Your Body Isn't Being Dramatic

In this episode, I'm continuing the conversation around the mind–body connection, and going a little deeper into an idea that can feel both intriguing and confusing at the same time: your body is always giving you information. We'll talk about what that actually means in real life, why so many of us were taught to ignore or distrust our body's signals, and why swinging to the opposite extreme—making every symptom mean something big—isn't helpful either. Using relatable examples (like stress and digestion), I share a different way to think about physical sensations as data rather than problems to fix, and how curiosity and small experiments can help you work with your body instead of fighting it. This isn't about blame, quick answers, or "doing it right"—it's about creating a little more understanding, calm, and room to move forward.

EP43 Experiments Are the New Resolutions

What if we stopped treating New Year's resolutions like magic wishes… and started treating them like experiments? In the first episode of 2026, I'm making a bold call: resolutions are out, and experiments are in. We're talking about why traditional resolutions create pressure, guilt, and burnout—and how approaching your health and life like a curious scientist can actually move you closer to how you want to feel. I break down how to turn goals into low-pressure experiments, why neutrality beats willpower every time, and how simple course corrections beat pass/fail thinking. Plus, I share one of my own real-life experiments (yes, it involves my phone and sleep). If you want to make meaningful changes this year without beating yourself up, this episode is your invitation to get curious, get flexible, and have some fun with it.

EP42 Coaching Explained: No Meal Plans, No Bullsh*t

What exactly does a health and life coach do—especially one who doesn't hand out meal plans or workout routines? In this episode, Heather breaks down the real heart of coaching: partnership, perspective shifts, curiosity, and the sometimes-messy middle between where you are and where you want to be. She shares how her style of coaching blends teaching, truth-telling, mindset work, BodyTalk, and practical support so you can create sustainable change without relying on willpower or "just try harder" advice. If you've ever wondered what coaching actually looks like, why it helps, or how it's different from therapy, this episode gives you the clear, down-to-earth explanation you've been craving—served with honesty, humour, and zero meal plans.