Pursue Your Spark: Fitness, Confidence & Clarity in Midlife podcast

Pursue Your Spark: Fitness, Confidence & Clarity in Midlife

It's 3 a.m., and you're staring at the ceiling, thinking, "How did I end up feeling so stuck?" You're not alone, and you don't have to stay there. Welcome to the Pursue Your Spark Podcast, where midlife women get real support—not pressure, perfection, or confusing advice. Hosted by Midlife Fitness Expert, Mindset Coach, and author Heike Yates, this show helps you navigate midlife changes with clarity and confidence. Here, you'll find doable tools for fitness, nutrition, mindset shifts, and habits that actually stick—designed for women who want to feel better without overhauling their entire lives. We talk openly about the things no one prepared you for: fluctuating energy, changing bodies, identity shifts, empty nesting, and the quiet fear of wondering if you'll ever feel like yourself again. With 40 years of experience helping women thrive in midlife, Heike blends science, lived wisdom, and compassionate coaching to help you rebuild your strength and momentum in sustainable ways. No fads. No guilt. No shame. Just simple steps that meet you where you are—and help you reclaim your spark, one shift at a time. This isn't about fixing you. It's about helping you remember your strength. 🎙️See a list of other "niche podcasts" that I produce https://heikeyates.com/category/podcast/ 📙 Order My New Book Pursue Your Spark https://heikeyates.com/l/pursueyoursparkbook/ 🤩 ⁠Visit My Website!⁠ https://heikeyates.com/ 🆓 Grab your free Midlife Reset Guide https://heikeyates.com/l/midlife-reset-guide/ 🤩 ⁠Join the 8-week Pursue Your Spark Blueprint ⭐️ https://heikeyates.com/l/spark-blueprint/ 💥 ⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠ https://www.instagram.com/heikeyates/

It's 3 a.m., and you're staring at the ceiling, thinking, "How did I end up feeling so stuck?" You're not alone, and you don't have to stay there. Welcome to the Pursue Your Spark Podcast, where midlife women get real support—not pressure, perfection, or confusing advice. Hosted by Midlife Fitness Expert, Mindset Coach, and author Heike Yates, this show helps you navigate midlife changes with clarity and confidence. Here, you'll find doable tools for fitness, nutrition, mindset shifts, and habits that actually stick—designed for women who want to feel better without overhauling their entire lives. We talk openly about the things no one prepared you for: fluctuating energy, changing bodies, identity shifts, empty nesting, and the quiet fear of wondering if you'll ever feel like yourself again. With 40 years of experience helping women thrive in midlife, Heike blends science, lived wisdom, and compassionate coaching to help you rebuild your strength and momentum in sustainable ways. No fads. No guilt. No shame. Just simple steps that meet you where you are—and help you reclaim your spark, one shift at a time. This isn't about fixing you. It's about helping you remember your strength. 🎙️See a list of other "niche podcasts" that I produce https://heikeyates.com/category/podcast/ 📙 Order My New Book Pursue Your Spark https://heikeyates.com/l/pursueyoursparkbook/ 🤩 ⁠Visit My Website!⁠ https://heikeyates.com/ 🆓 Grab your free Midlife Reset Guide https://heikeyates.com/l/midlife-reset-guide/ 🤩 ⁠Join the 8-week Pursue Your Spark Blueprint ⭐️ https://heikeyates.com/l/spark-blueprint/ 💥 ⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠ https://www.instagram.com/heikeyates/

 

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250. Midlife Skin, Decoded: What Women 40+ Really Need for Healthy, Glowing Skin / Dr. Mary Alice Mi...

Is your skin changing — and not in ways you love? In episode 250 of Pursue Your Spark, tit... more

11 Dec 2025

41 MINS

41:01

11 Dec 2025


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249. How to Ditch the All-or-Nothing Mindset and Set Goals That Stick

Tired of starting over every Monday? You're not alone — and it's not your fault. In How to... more

27 Nov 2025

17 MINS

17:57

27 Nov 2025


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248. What Your Midlife Symptoms Are Really Telling You / Andrea Nakayama

Midlife symptoms have a way of turning up the volume on everything you've been ignoring—fa... more

13 Nov 2025

38 MINS

38:55

13 Nov 2025


#97

247. Why Cardio Backfires in Midlife—and What to Do Instead

You're eating well, staying active, and doing everything that used to work—so why are you ... more

30 Oct 2025

19 MINS

19:47

30 Oct 2025


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246. When Childhood Trauma Reawakens: Stacey Hettes on Healing After Midlife

Have you ever felt like you were finally okay—only to be blindsided by a wave of emotion y... more

16 Oct 2025

41 MINS

41:04

16 Oct 2025


#95

245. What To Eat After 40 To Boost Energy

Do you find yourself dragging through the afternoon, reaching for coffee or snacks just to... more

02 Oct 2025

26 MINS

26:09

02 Oct 2025


#94

244. Aqua Yoga for Midlife Strength / Christa Fairbrother

Struggling with stiff joints, low energy, or feeling unsure how to move your body without ... more

18 Sep 2025

33 MINS

33:36

18 Sep 2025


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243. How to Reset After Summer Without Diets or Guilt In Midlife

After a season of rosé, ice cream, and skipped workouts, many women feel the urge to "star... more

04 Sep 2025

22 MINS

22:22

04 Sep 2025


#92

242. Holistic Psychology for Stress Relief: Bridging Eastern and Western Healing/ Tatiana Miller

Ever been told "it's all in your head" when you know your body is asking for help? That di... more

24 Jul 2025

38 MINS

38:36

24 Jul 2025


#91

241. The Confidence Gap In Midlife No One Talks About

Ever walk away from a conversation thinking, "Why didn't I just say what I meant?" That gu... more

10 Jul 2025

26 MINS

26:41

10 Jul 2025


#90

240. From Trauma to Times Square: Amy Thurman's Journey of Healing and Purpose

Sometimes the most powerful journeys begin not with a step forward, but with a fall that f... more

26 Jun 2025

29 MINS

29:16

26 Jun 2025


#89

239. Why Overthinking Keeps You Stuck in Midlife

You know that moment when you're standing in the kitchen, staring at two different snacks,... more

12 Jun 2025

18 MINS

18:57

12 Jun 2025


#88

238. Navigating the Empty Nest Transition / Anthony Damaschino

What happens after the kids leave? For many parents, the empty nest phase brings a flood o... more

29 May 2025

37 MINS

37:34

29 May 2025


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237. What's Secretly Draining Your Energy in Midlife

You're doing all the "right" things—getting enough sleep, eating healthy, even squeezing i... more

15 May 2025

20 MINS

20:08

15 May 2025


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236. Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship with Confidence / Marta Spirk

What happens when life throws you a curveball you never saw coming, like becoming a mom to... more

01 May 2025

32 MINS

32:03

01 May 2025


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235. Fitness After 50: Find Your WHY Before You Start

You start strong, full of motivation. Then life happens. You get busy, tired, or just lose... more

17 Apr 2025

27 MINS

27:28

17 Apr 2025


#84

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 m... more

03 Apr 2025

34 MINS

34:51

03 Apr 2025


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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... more

20 Mar 2025

29 MINS

29:44

20 Mar 2025


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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 c... more

06 Mar 2025

45 MINS

45:48

06 Mar 2025


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231. Finding Strength and Resilience During Uncontrollable Events In Midlife

Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. One moment, you're managing your routine, tac... more

20 Feb 2025

26 MINS

26:21

20 Feb 2025