In this special holiday episode of Heidi's Lane, we are joined by two very special people in my life: Lauri, my mother and Matix, my oldest son! Today we dive into the intimate world of family traditions and the poignant dance with grief during the holidays.
My mom and I reminisce about cherished memories, like our lively Polish Christmas Eves and my dad's signature German chocolate cake. We laugh, share stories, and even shed a few tears, acknowledging the bittersweet absence of loved ones. 
I also explore how traditions evolve, especially in the tapestry of a blended family, and the importance of finding joy in simplicity. 
This episode is a raw, authentic journey through the joys and sorrows of holiday memories and traditions, inviting you to reflect on your own.
Here are the key moments from the episode:
5:00 Family traditions and why they are important
11:30 Appreciating childhood memories
20:30 The importance of creating new traditions
26:30 Adapting traditions to life's changes
38:00 Our Polish Christmas Eve dinner tradition
53:50 Choosing memories over materialism
56:30 Dealing with grief during the holidays
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Ep. 12 Heartfelt Holidays with Mama Lane: Celebrating Traditions + Memories While Navigating Grief

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In this heartfelt episode, I welcome my incredible friend, Danielle Gilmore, a guiding light in my life since 2019. Our bond feels like coming home, and I’m excited to introduce her to all of you. Danielle is a powerhouse of wisdom, specializing in holistic healing through yoga, breathwork, and meditation. We explore the highs and lows of starting over, embracing life’s messiness, and finding strength in vulnerability.


Danielle shares her journey from being a mother and wife to a holistic healer, navigating these transitions with grace and courage. We also dive into meditation's power, self-love at every life stage, and transforming anxiety into excitement.


Danielle’s story and teachings showcase the transformative power of friendship and inner work. Tune in and let your soul be nourished by our beautiful conversation.


Here are the key moments from the episode:
4:45 The power of breathwork and movement
11:45 What starting over looks like
27:35 Practical tips for embracing life’s messiness
34:15 The importance of embracing curiosity and playfulness
45:35 The true power of self compassion
52:30 Using meditation as a tool for self discovery
58:45 Embracing life’s challenges with grace


Connect with Heidi:
Website: https://heidipowell.net/
Email: podcast@heidipowell.net
Instagram: @realheidipowell
Facebook: Heidi Powell
YouTube: @HeidiPowellNet
Train with Heidi on her Show Up App -  https://www.showupfit.app/


Danielle Gilmore Bio:Danielle has dedicated her talents and expertise to creating holistic healing modalities, bringing balance to the body's energetic, physical and emotional systems. Her classes, workshops and retreats have helped men and women across the world develop tools to empower their lives. As an experienced teacher and facilitator of dynamic movement, sound healing, breathwork and meditation, she holds space for students to transform with love. Her teaching philosophy is inspired by multiple disciplines and traditions, empowering her clients and students to take greater ownership and responsibility for their lives, and consciously create their reality.

Ep. 31 The Hidden Gift of Starting Over | Danielle Gilmore

Welcome back to Heidi's Lane, where today we delve deeper into the essence of surrender. In this second installment of our two-part series on control and letting go, we explore practical steps for embracing life's unpredictable flow. In last week's episode, Part 1, we unraveled the constricting grip of control—how it manifests and mutates within us. Now, let's shift our focus towards actionable steps we can take to surrender and truly let go. Whether you've struggled with control or felt its subtle pressures, this conversation is crafted to help you on your journey to being your best self and surrendering once and for all.


Here are the key moments from the episode:
3:30 Letting go of control in your life
13:30 How I learned to surrender and let go
18:00 Embracing the flow of life
23:00 How to implement surrender in your daily life
29:45 Trusting the universe


Connect with Heidi:Website: https://heidipowell.net/
Email: podcast@heidipowell.net
Instagram: @realheidipowell
Facebook: Heidi Powell
YouTube: @HeidiPowellNet
Train with Heidi on her Show Up App -  https://www.showupfit.app/


Here are links to the books I referred to in this 2-part series:
The Untethered Soul (Michael Singer) - https://amzn.to/3JJXQ44
The Surrender Experiment (Michael Singer) - https://amzn.to/3xTPP9O
Psycho-Cybernetics (Maxwell Maltz) - https://amzn.to/4a1RmIp
The Alchemist (Paulo Coelho) - https://amzn.to/4buAlI2

Ep. 30 Part 2 | My Surrender Formula: Practical Tips for Letting Go of Control

In this week's episode of Heidi’s Lane, I’m opening up about something I think a lot of us struggle with: Our need for control. This two-part series starts with my personal battle, a journey from being a control freak to learning the beauty of letting go.


I’m diving deep into why we try to clutch so tightly to control and how it actually makes us unhappier. I’m also sharing insights from a recent life coaching session that really transformed my understanding of surrender—not as giving up, but as an empowering choice to embrace peace.


Stick with me as we explore how letting go can profoundly change our lives. Make sure to catch the practical steps of releasing control in part two next week.


Here are the key moments from the episode:
1:30 The struggle of control
3:10 Practical example of surrender
8:00 How control affects all areas of  life
13:00 Transformation through surrender
23:00 A concept to help you in letting go
27:00 How to let go of control part 2


Connect with Heidi:
Website: https://heidipowell.net/
Email: podcast@heidipowell.net
Instagram: @realheidipowell
Facebook: Heidi Powell
YouTube: @HeidiPowellNet
Train with Heidi on her Show Up App -  https://www.showupfit.app/


Here are links to the books I referred to in this episode:
Psycho-Cybernetics (Maxwell Maltx): https://amzn.to/4a1RmIp
The Untethered Soul (Michael Singer): https://amzn.to/3JJXQ44
The Surrender Experiment (Michael Singer): https://amzn.to/3xTPP9O

Ep. 29 Part 1 | My Surrender Formula: How to Give Up Control Without Giving Up

Hey everyone! Today, I'm joined by one of my best friends, Drew Manning, the creative mind behind Fit2Fat2Fit. We're diving into a topic that's close to both our hearts—breathwork. 


This isn't just another wellness trend; it's a transformative practice that has deeply affected our physical and emotional well-being. We walk you through our personal journeys with breathwork, the challenges we've faced, and the profound impacts it's had on our health. 


Whether you're curious about starting breathwork or looking to deepen your practice, this episode is for you. Join us as we explore how this simple, yet powerful tool can be a gateway to better health and deeper self-understanding.


Here are the key moments from the episode:
5:45 Personal impact of breathwork
9:30 The benefits of conscious breathing
16:30 How breathwork has helped me heal from grief
21:05 The psychological effects of breathwork
26:00 How breathwork affects your emotions
34:00 How to integrate breathwork into your daily routine


Connect with Heidi:
Website: https://heidipowell.net/
Email: podcast@heidipowell.net
Instagram: @realheidipowell
Facebook: Heidi Powell
YouTube: @HeidiPowellNetTrain with Heidi on her Show Up App -  https://www.showupfit.app/


Drew Manning's Bio: 
Drew Manning is the New York Times Best Seller of the book Fit2Fat2Fit and creator of the hit TV show Fit to Fat to Fit. He has been featured on many TV shows such as Dr. Oz, GMA, The View and many more!Drew Manning Instagram - @fit2fat2fitFit2Fat2Fit Website - https://fit2fat2fit.com/Fit2Fat2Fit YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/fit2fat2fit


The 2 books Drew mentions in this episode:
The Body Keeps the Score (Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.): https://amzn.to/3xLpdaY
Breath (James Nestor): https://amzn.to/4aSZPiq

Ep. 28 How Breathwork Is Revolutionizing My Healing | Drew Manning

In this episode of Heidi’s Lane, I packed up all of my gear and went up to Utah to sit down with Cory Fowler from Nulife Medical to discuss a groundbreaking treatment that has significantly altered my path to healing in a very short time.


Initially skeptical, my firsthand experience with IV ketamine therapy has been unexpectedly transformative—touching on emotional, spiritual, and physiological levels. 


Cory, a seasoned family nurse practitioner, walks us through the science and personal impacts of ketamine therapy and its benefits for treating conditions like trauma, anxiety, and depression. 


In the midst of the interview, I also share a candid and raw account of my powerful experiences during these sessions, involving personal revelations about my relationships with Dave and my dad. 


Join us as we explore how ketamine therapy is reshaping lives and facilitating deep personal healing.


Here are the key moments from the episode:
2:00 A life changing new treatment for healing
5:30 Introduction to ketamine therapy
10:15 Why you must set intentions before a ketamine session
15:45 My experience with my first ketamine session
20:10 My connection to a higher power during ketamine therapy
25:35 My second ketamine session and my profound sense of belonging
30:20 The benefits of ketamine therapy for processing trauma


Connect with Heidi:
Website: https://heidipowell.net/
Email: podcast@heidipowell.net
Instagram: @realheidipowell
Facebook: Heidi Powell
YouTube: @HeidiPowellNetTrain with Heidi on her Show Up App -  https://www.showupfit.app/


About Cory Fowler:
Cory Fowler is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. He is also a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as well as Utah Nurse Practitioners. He completed his undergraduate degree in nursing at the University of Utah. He then graduated on the Dean’s List from Westminster College with a Master of Science in nursing, a family nurse practitioner concentration. Cory is BLS and ACLS certified and has critical care experience as well as experience working on acute and chronic illness in a home health setting. He enjoys caring for individuals, and their family members, across the entire life span. He believes in using an Integrative approach to delivering holistic patient-centered care with an emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion. Helping patients with mood disorders using IV ketamine has become another passion that has shown tremendous promise. Cory and his wife have 4 children. They enjoy spending time together outdoors, especially camping, swimming, and riding ATVs.
Cory’s Instagram - @cory_integrativemedical

Ep. 12 Heartfelt Holidays with Mama Lane: Celebrating Traditions + Memories While Navigating Grief

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