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Heike Yates Host Pursue Your Spark Podcast

Heike Yates, a Midlife Mindset and Fitness Coach is a powerhouse in fitness, nutrition, and mindset with over 35 years of expertise. She breaks down the complexities of midlife wellness into simple, actionable steps to start taking action today.

But don’t mistake her for someone helping you get by in midlife—Heike’s all about helping you thrive. She’s transforming not just bodies but lives with her unique approach to getting active, eating right, and boosting energy. When she’s not Coaching or behind the mic, catch her outdoors, pushing her limits as a triathlete or embarking on a new adventure.

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234. Caregiving, Parkinson’s, And A Son’s Mission / Dr. George Ackerman &Raquo; Podcast Picture Update Aug. 2024 10
234. Caregiving, Parkinson’s, and a Son’s Mission / Dr. George Ackerman

What if your biggest heartbreak became your most extraordinary mission? After losing his mother to Parkinson’s, Dr. George Ackerman turned Grief into purpose—creating a movement that’s shaking u…

What if your biggest…

What if your biggest heartbreak became your most extraordinary mission? After losing his mother to Parkinson’s, Dr. George Ackerman turned grief into purpose—creating a movement that’s shaking up awareness around this devastating disease. In this powerful episode, George shares what Parkinson’s looks like, what most caregivers never talk about, and why his mission, Together for Sharon, inspires a global fight for change. You’ll hear his full story in Episode 234: Caregiving, Parkinson’s, and a Son’s Mission. George opens up about the early signs of Parkinson’s disease are st…

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233. Overcoming Fear Of Failure In Midlife &Raquo; Podcast Picture Update Aug. 2024 10
233. Overcoming Fear of Failure in Midlife

You know that feeling—you want to start fresh with your health, maybe try a new workout or finally commit to better nutrition, but something stops you. That nagging thought: What if I fail? We're …

You know that feelin…

You know that feeling—you want to start fresh with your health, maybe try a new workout or finally commit to better nutrition, but something stops you. That nagging thought: What if I fail? We're tackling exactly that in Episode 233: Overcoming Fear of Failure in Midlife. Fear of failure feels bigger after 50 because you’ve tried before, and maybe it didn’t stick. Maybe past diets left you feeling like a failure, or life got in the way of your best intentions. But what if failure wasn’t proof you can’t do this—what if it was just part of learning? Midlife brings enough chang…

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232. How To Own Your Power And Pleasure In Midlife / Sue Camaione &Raquo; Podcast Picture Update Aug. 2024 10
232. How To Own Your Power and Pleasure In Midlife / Sue Camaione

What if everything you’ve been told about confidence, desire, and pleasure in midlife is completely wrong? For so many women, midlife feels like a turning point—you’ve checked the boxes, follow…

What if everything y…

What if everything you’ve been told about confidence, desire, and pleasure in midlife is completely wrong? For so many women, midlife feels like a turning point—you’ve checked the boxes, followed the rules, and still wonder… is this it? In Episode 232: How to Own Your Power and Pleasure in Midlife, we’re diving deep into what it takes to break free from limiting beliefs, embrace confidence, and own your desires without apology. I’m joined by Sue Camaione, author of The Practical Seductress: How I Learned to Take My Hat and Run. She’s sharing her powerful journey of self-di…

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231. Finding Strength And Resilience During Uncontrollable Events &Raquo; Podcast Picture Update Aug. 2024 10
231. Finding Strength and Resilience During Uncontrollable Events

Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. One moment, you’re managing your routine, tackling your to-do list, and feeling in control. And then, something happens—a phone call, a change in the w…

Life is full of unex…

Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. One moment, you’re managing your routine, tackling your to-do list, and feeling in control. And then, something happens—a phone call, a change in the weather, or news you weren’t prepared for—and suddenly, your world feels upside down. In Finding Strength and Resilience During Uncontrollable Events, we’re diving into what it means to navigate life’s most challenging moments with Clarity and confidence. While we can’t control every curveball life throws, we can control how we respond. In this episode, I share personal stories, real…

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230. Why Self-Care Feels So Damn Hard For Midlife Women/Ft. Lesley Logan &Raquo; Pursue Your Spark By Heike Yates
230. Why Self-Care Feels So Damn Hard For Midlife Women/ft. Lesley Logan

Feeling like self-care is selfish? You’re not alone. For midlife women over 50, guilt often sneaks in and stops us from putting ourselves first. And let’s be honest—Why Self-Care Feels So Damn H…

Feeling like self-ca…

Feeling like self-care is selfish? You’re not alone. For midlife women over 50, guilt often sneaks in and stops us from putting ourselves first. And let’s be honest—Why Self-Care Feels So Damn Hard for Midlife Women is something we’ve all wondered about. Here’s the truth: self-care isn’t about spa days or bubble baths. It’s about creating habits that help us thrive. Setting boundaries. Avoiding Burnout. Showing up as our best selves. In episode 230, I’m joined by Lesley Logan, a second-generation certified Pilates teacher, author, and host of the Be It Till You See It po…

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229. Why Losing Motivation Is Not Your Fault &Raquo; Pursue Your Spark By Heike Yates
229. Why Losing Motivation Is Not Your Fault

Ever feel like you’ve hit a wall and can’t figure out why your motivation has disappeared? Here’s the thing: losing motivation isn’t your fault. Motivation isn’t some steady, unshakable thin…

Ever feel like you�…

Ever feel like you’ve hit a wall and can’t figure out why your motivation has disappeared? Here’s the thing: losing motivation isn’t your fault. Motivation isn’t some steady, unshakable thing. It changes as we go through life, just like we do. What lit you up in your 20s and 30s might not feel right now, and that’s okay. Life throws us curveballs—work, family, caregiving—and sometimes it feels like there’s no room left for you. Add in sneaky traps like comparing yourself to others (or your younger self), trying to do everything at once, or waiting for the “perfect” mom…

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228. Building A Business That Aligns With Your Purpose/ Ft. Shannon Russell &Raquo; Pursue Your Spark By Heike Yates
228. Building a Business That Aligns with Your Purpose/ ft. Shannon Russell

Has your 9-5 lost its spark? If what once excited you now feels like a grind, it might be time for a change. Shannon Russell, CEO of Second Act Success, joins me to share her journey and expert advice…

Has your 9-5 lost it…

Has your 9-5 lost its spark? If what once excited you now feels like a grind, it might be time for a change. Shannon Russell, CEO of Second Act Success, joins me to share her journey and expert advice on transitioning to a career that aligns with your purpose and brings fulfillment. After a successful career in TV production, Shannon pivoted to entrepreneurship to gain freedom and flexibility. Through self-reflection, she identified her values—family time and creating meaningful work—and built a business on her own terms. Key Lessons from Shannon: Overcome Self-Doubt: Your skills and expe…

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227. Break Through Overwhelm To Find Your Focus And Energy &Raquo; Pursue Your Spark Podcastheike Yates
227. Break Through Overwhelm To Find Your Focus and Energy

Feeling overwhelmed and stuck in midlife? You’re not alone. For many women over 50, juggling commitments and trying to keep up with wellness trends can feel like an uphill battle. The good news? Ove…

Feeling overwhelmed …

Feeling overwhelmed and stuck in midlife? You’re not alone. For many women over 50, juggling commitments and trying to keep up with wellness trends can feel like an uphill battle. The good news? Overcoming overwhelm doesn’t require big resolutions or drastic overhauls—it’s about starting small and focusing on what truly matters. That’s exactly what we explore in episode 227: Tiny Shifts to Beat Overwhelm in Midlife. We explore why feeling stuck is common and how recognizing it is the first step toward change. Whether repeating the same routines or saying yes when you want to say no…

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226. Shifting From Wanting Change To Making It Happen/Ft. Allan Misner &Raquo; Pursue Your Spark By Heike Yates
226. Shifting from Wanting Change to Making It Happen/ft. Allan Misner

Ever feel like you’re caught in that cycle of wanting to make a change, but somehow, it never quite sticks? Maybe you’re searching for that spark—that extra push to finally put yourself first an…

Ever feel like you�…

Ever feel like you’re caught in that cycle of wanting to make a change, but somehow, it never quite sticks? Maybe you’re searching for that spark—that extra push to finally put yourself first and see actual results. But what if it’s not about wanting at all but actually committing? Today, we’re diving into this big shift with Allan Misner, a fitness and nutrition coach for people over 40 who has been right where you are. He knows what it takes to turn the desire for change into real, lasting action. Together, we’ll explore his story, the lessons he’s picked up along the way, an…

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225. Building Strength Without Self-Judgement In Midlife &Raquo; Pursue Your Spark By Heike Yates
225. Building Strength Without Self-Judgement in Midlife

Ever feel like you’re showing up and putting in the work, but somehow, it doesn’t seem to add up? Building Strength Without Self-Judgment in Midlife can be tricky, especially when you’ve set a…

Ever feel like you�…

Ever feel like you’re showing up and putting in the work, but somehow, it doesn’t seem to add up? Building Strength Without Self-Judgment in Midlife can be tricky, especially when you’ve set a strength goal—like lifting heavier, trying a new move, or just feeling stronger every day—but it feels like no matter what you do, it’s never quite enough. Sound familiar? In today’s episode, we’re diving into that feeling we know too well: the self-judgment that sneaks in and makes us feel like we should be further along. We’ll unpack why this happens, especially for those of us in…

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224. Build Your Caregiving Dream Team/Ft. Lynn Smargis &Raquo; Pursue Your Spark By Heike Yates
224. Build Your Caregiving Dream Team/ft. Lynn Smargis

Are you feeling the weight of caring for Aging parents while juggling everything else on your plate? You’re definitely not alone. So many of us are in this boat, wondering if we’re doing enough or…

Are you feeling the …

Are you feeling the weight of caring for aging parents while juggling everything else on your plate? You’re definitely not alone. So many of us are in this boat, wondering if we’re doing enough or if it’s time to get extra support. That’s why I’m sitting down today with Senior Care Advisor for Pacific Northwest Seniorcare, Lynn Smargis, to find out how to build your caregiving dream team. Lynn, who’s encountered the Gen X “sandwich generation” challenge firsthand, shares practical advice on distinguishing between Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. She offer…

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223. Why You Need To Change Your Workout After 40 &Raquo; Pursue Your Spark By Heike Yates
223. Why You Need To Change Your Workout After 40

Ever struggle with something as simple as putting on socks or lifting a bag of groceries and think, "Is this what getting older feels like?" You're not alone. We tackle these common frustrations head-…

Ever struggle with s…

Ever struggle with something as simple as putting on socks or lifting a bag of groceries and think, "Is this what getting older feels like?" You're not alone. We tackle these common frustrations head-on in Podcast Episode 223: Why You Need to Change Your Workout After 40. Picture this: you're battling your socks every morning, hopping around on one foot, maybe even taking a tumble. It could be a more graceful way to start your day. But what if I told you there's a type of Exercise that can make these everyday tasks easier, boost your strength, and keep you moving effortlessly through life? …

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