Heather Yancey: Episode 8

Heather's Badass Reset.Join Heather Yancey, a certified menopause specialist and founder of the Badass Reset, for an honest, hilarious, and deeply human conversation about navigating midlife as a fitness professional. Heather shares how an accidental career in fitness grew into a mission to support midlife women, how a sunny day on the porch became a turning point, and why dropping the mask changed everything. From autoimmune flare-ups to unforgettable classroom moments, this episode is a masterclass in transparency, resilience, and reclaiming your inner badass.TakeawaysMidlife is not a decline — it's a pivot point and an opportunity for growth.Transparency and humor in the fitness space builds deeper client connection and trust.You don't have to mask your struggles to be effective as a coach or instructor.Getting support — from a doctor, a community, or a colleague — is a strength, not a weakness.Hormonal changes can look like anxiety, depression, or burnout; detective work matters.Asking for help and delegating during flare-ups serves both you and your clients better.The "badass" identity doesn't disappear in hard seasons — it's foundational.Perfectionism is overrated and exhausting; wisdom comes with letting it go.Rest, movement, connection, and sleep are non-negotiables, especially in midlife.Community and shared experiences normalize what so many women face alone.Chapters00:00 Welcome and Words of the Episode01:03 Meet Heather Yancey: From Crunchy Granola Mom to Menopause Specialist03:26 What It Really Means to Work With Midlife Women05:14 The Fear and Loneliness of Midlife Change06:13 Finding Support and Becoming a Certified Menopause Specialist08:04 Dropping the Guru Persona: Authenticity Over Image09:26 The Badass Reset Methodology11:24 The Sunny Porch Moment That Changed Everything13:00 The Mental and Emotional Side of Midlife Nobody Talks About15:21 Coaching Through Autoimmune Flare-Ups17:17 Dropping the Mask: The Story That Changed It All20:41 What We're Done With: Perfectionism, Hormone Group Chats, and Doing It All