Nourished Connections
Join Health Coach Heather for "Nourished Connections", a podcast designed to provide fun and informative tips for families who want to raise healthy, strong, and resilient children. In each episode, Heather shares coaching wisdom that promotes mental and physical well-being for both parents and kids.
Listeners can look forward to gaining insight on how to instill confidence and courage in their children as they navigate through a confusing world. Heather encourages kids to participate by writing in to ask "Health Coach Heather" any questions they may have about health and wellness.
Tune in every week to learn new strategies for building healthy habits and creating a thriving family dynamic. Subscribe now to join the journey towards a happier and healthier family!
Episodes
287 episodes
269. Day 21 "I Wish I Wasn't So Scared to Drive"
269. Day 21 – "I Wish I Wasn't So Scared to Drive"In today’s episode, we’re talking about fear—specifically, how to help kids and teens work through anxieties like being scared to drive or face other milestones of independence. I’...
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268. Day 20 "I Wish I Had a Normal Relationship With My Biological Dad"
Day 20: "I Wish I Had a Normal Relationship With My Biological Dad" Family relationships—especially ones that feel broken or distant—can leave deep emotional weight. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about how to process grief, unmet ex...
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267. Day 19 "How to Create a Vision Board"
Day 19: "How to Create a Vision Board" A vision board isn’t just a collage—it’s a tool to train your brain to focus on what matters. In today’s episode, I’ll walk you through the why behind vision boards, the how of...
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266. Day 18 "Help! My Actions Don't Match My Values"
Day 18: "Help, My Actions Don’t Match My Values" Ever catch yourself doing the opposite of what you say matters most? You’re not broken—you’re human. In today’s episode, we’ll explore why this disconnect happens and how to realign yo...
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Episode 265. Day 17 "I Wish My Body Didn't Have Such a Hard Time Losing Weight"
Day 17: "I Wish My Body Didn’t Have Such a Hard Time Losing Weight" If you've ever felt like your body is working against you, you're not alone. In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the hidden thoughts that can sabotage progress—and h...
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264. Day 16 "I Wish I Wasn't as Stressed as Usual"
Day 16: "I Wish I Wasn’t as Stressed as Usual" Stress doesn’t always come from what’s happening around us—it often comes from what we believe about what’s happening. In today’s episode, we’ll explore how to identi...
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263. Day 15 "I Wish I Would Stop Procrastinating"
Day 15: I Wish I Would Stop ProcrastinatingWhy do we delay the things we actually want to get done? In today’s episode, we explore the hidden thoughts behind procrastination and how it's often rooted in fear, perfectionism, or ove...
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262. Day 14 "I Wish I Was Brave Enough to Stand Up For Myself"
Day 14: I Wish I Was Brave Enough to Stand Up for MyselfToday’s episode is all about courage—the kind it takes to speak up, set boundaries, and own your voice, especially when it feels scary. If you've ever felt small, dismissed, ...
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261. Day 13 --Is Your Schedule Running You?
🎧 New Episode: Is Your Schedule Running You? Marching band, homework, sports, social life… teens today are stretched thin. In today’s coaching session, we unpack what happens when your schedule controls you instead of the ot...
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260. Day 12 "I Wish My Family Didn't Fight So Much"
Episode Title: “I Wish My Family Didn’t Fight So Much” — Finding Peace in the ChaosWhat happens when the people you love the most also bring the most tension? In today’s episode, we unpack the thought: “I wish my family didn’t...
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259. Day 11 "I'm Being Bullied Everywhere."
Episode Title: “I’m Being Bullied Everywhere” — How to Regain Your PowerIn today’s episode, we explore the heavy and heartbreaking thought: “I’m being bullied everywhere.” Whether it’s true or just feels true, this belief...
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258. Day 10 "I'm Worried About Getting a Job."
🎧 Episode 10 – Worried About Getting a Job? Let’s Talk About It In today’s episode, we’re diving into a real fear many teens face: getting a first job. Whether it’s anxiety about the interview, wondering what kind of job is ri...
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257. Episode 9 "What if I feel Left Out at Church?"
🎧 Episode 9 – Feeling Left Out in Faith Spaces Today’s episode explores what it feels like to be part of a faith community and still feel different—especially when you're unable to participate in important milestones like baptism. Fo...
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256. Day 8 "When You're Stressed About a Parent's Health."
🎙️ Day 8 – When You're Stressed About a Parent's Health In this heartfelt episode, we talk about the emotional weight of watching a parent struggle with their health. It’s one of the hardest things we face—feeling helpless, wo...
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255. Day 7 "The Power of Words"
🎙️ Day 7 – The Power of Words In today’s episode, we explore the incredible influence words have on our emotions, energy, and reality. Whether spoken out loud or silently repeated in our minds, the language we use creates a po...
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254. Day 6 "Anxiety in Friendships"
🎙️ Episode Title: Anxiety in Friendships: When Your Mind Overthinks EverythingDescription: Friendships are supposed to feel safe… but what happens when they become a source of stress? In today’s episode...
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253. Day 5 "When You're Worried Your Passions and Talents Will Fade."
Have you ever felt that quiet fear creeping in—“What if I lose my spark?” Today, we’re diving into the real and raw thought: 👉 “I’m worried I’m going to decline in my passion and talents.”In this episode, I coac...
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252. Day 4: "I Wish I Knew What My Future Would Be Like"
Today we coached through this very real fear of uncertainty. The truth is -- we all crave certainty, but waiting for it can keep us stuck. Instead, we get to shift into trust plus vision and take steps forward, even when we don't have the whole...
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251. Day 3: "I Wish I didn't Care What Other People Think of Me."
Welcome to Day 3 of 30 days of coaching. Today I am addressing this concern from a young teenage girl..."I wish I didn't Care What Other People Think of Me."Can you relate? We've all had similar thoughts which leads to...
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Day 2: "I Wish I had More Free Time to Just Be a Kid"
Here’s a polished podcast episode description for Day 2 of your “30 Days of Coaching” series:Episode Title: Day 2 – "I Wish I Had More Free Time to Just Be a Kid"Episode Description: In today’s coachin...
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249. Day 1 of 30 Days of Coaching
🎙️ 30 Days of Coaching – Day 1: “What If My Friendships Don’t Last?”In today’s coaching session, I answer a heartfelt question from a teen girl: 💬 “I’m worried about my friendships in the future because we might grow ...
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248. Mind Over Munchies
🎙️ Episode 248 – Mind Over MunchiesDo you find yourself reaching for snacks when you're not even hungry? In this episode, we’re diving into the emotional side of eating — the cravings, the mindless munching, and the habits that of...
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247. The Ministry of a Mother
🎙️ The Ministry of a Mother This podcast episode is a gentle call back to the sacred. In a world that often overlooks or underestimates the role of mothers, The Ministry of a Mother is a space to remember the holy work of ra...
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