You’re Not Your Performance: Letting Go of Identity and Starting Again | Heather Heynen

Heather Heynen works with people who look like they have it together.They’re disciplined. High-performing. Driven.But underneath, a lot of them are stuck—measuring their worth by what they do, not who they are.This conversation goes there.Heather is a therapist, coach, climber, and bikepacker in her 50s. She’s spent years helping people untangle the beliefs that quietly shape how they see themselves—and how those beliefs often get in the way of growth, especially later in life.We talk about: Why tying your identity to performance eventually breaks down  How limiting beliefs actually form (and why they stick)  A simpler, more honest way to use journaling  What “self-worth” really means when you strip everything else away  Why trying new things as an adult can feel so uncomfortable—and why it matters There’s also a more personal thread here.A conversation about vulnerability, about the stories we carry, and what it takes to loosen their grip.This one is less about optimization.More about understanding yourself a little better—and maybe giving yourself a bit more room to grow.You can listen to Heather's podcast - Weight Loss and Wellness for Real on all major podcast apps. You can also find her on Instagram! Timeline: Support cellular renewal and mitochondrial function with Mitopure, featuring Urolithin A. Get up to 20% off at timeline.com/AGELESSATHLETE 🚀 Love the show? Here’s how to support it If something you’ve heard here has stayed with you, made you smile, or helped you keep going, I’d be honored if you’d consider supporting the show. 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/agelessathleteTopics: longevity, fitness over 40, endurance training, aging athletes, recovery, injury prevention 💜 Want to stay strong and capable as you age? Join the Ageless Athlete weekly newsletter for practical ideas, deeper lessons, and insights that don’t always make it into the podcast.Join here → https://agelessathlete.substack.com/subscribeAgeless Athlete is a podcast about healthy aging for people who want to stay strong, active and capable for life. Conversations explore strength, endurance, mobility, recovery, VO2 max, muscle and bone health, and what it takes to keep doing the things you love as you get older.Follow Ageless Athlete — How to Stay Strong, Curious & Capable for Life for new episodes each week.