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. Takeaways Midlife 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. Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Words of the Episode 01:03 Meet Heather Yancey: From Crunchy Granola Mom to Menopause Specialist 03:26 What It Really Means to Work With Midlife Women 05:14 The Fear and Loneliness of Midlife Change 06:13 Finding Support and Becoming a Certified Menopause Specialist 08:04 Dropping the Guru Persona: Authenticity Over Image 09:26 The Badass Reset Methodology 11:24 The Sunny Porch Moment That Changed Everything 13:00 The Mental and Emotional Side of Midlife Nobody Talks About 15:21 Coaching Through Autoimmune Flare-Ups 17:17 Dropping the Mask: The Story That Changed It All 20:41 What We're Done With: Perfectionism, Hormone Group Chats, and Doing It All