Rethinking Transformation as Evolution with Trainer Heidi Powell
“Something good can come out of a pocket of hurt.”
"Who do you want to be?" is a question most of us are asked (and ask ourselves) when we're young. In school, we learn about different careers we can go into, are encouraged to pursue our dreams, and are told, "You can do/be ANYTHING you want!"
But then we grow up, who we are no longer feels like a choice we get to make, but rather a combination of:
- our past experiences,
- how we define ourselves,
- and how others perceive us.
Flourish or Fold - Stories of Resilience podcast guest, fitness trainer & transformation specialist Heidi Powell, reminds us that there’s no reason why we shouldn't continue to ask ourselves, "Who do you want to be?" no matter where we are in life or how we currently define ourselves.
You are not stuck within the confines of who or what others say you are. Inner change is a choice, and it's your right to make it!
So...who do you want to be?!
On the episode, we talk about:
How letting go gives you clarity and freedom to receive what comes (13:20)
Why complete surrender requires commitment, time, and patience (23:47)
How Heidi’s “get fit” challenge helps people find authenticity and vulnerability (30:18)
Why the process of finding, creating and becoming is cyclical (38:22)
How alignment helps us to evolve to a higher level of self (45:48)
About Trainer Heidi Powell
Heidi Powell is a television personality, transformation specialist, best-selling author and entrepreneur. She became a fixture in America’s living room and across the globe as co-host of the ABC’s hit show, Extreme Weight Loss, alongside former husband and business partner Chris Powell, where they guided extremely overweight individuals as they shed hundreds of pounds over the course of a year.
In March 2017, Chris and Heidi launched their brand TRANSFORM with Chris and Heidi, which has enabled them to expand their transformations way beyond the show participants. With the goal of transforming one million lives, they have the digital TRANSFORM health and fitness app, a TRANSFORM supplement line, and the TRANSFORM coaching program, where app users are paired with a certified personal coach who works side-by-side with Chris and Heidi.
Over the last year, Heidi has expanded her portfolio of offerings into the personal development space, using her over two decades of experience to coach thousands of women through their personal life transformations. Her most recent and highly reputed course is titled SHOW UP, where Heidi helps clients rewrite their stories, create their identity, set and achieve goals, and become the best version of themselves.
Heidi writes an incredibly successful blog, where fans rely on her candid and humorous insights about health and wellness trends, fitness regimens, healthy recipes, family-friendly workouts, parenting advice, as well as navigating life after divorce with a blended family. Heidi’s brand has grown extensively over the past few years since she put herself on the other side of transformation and documented her own experience training and transforming her body as an NPC bikini competitor in the bodybuilding world. After much hard work, Heidi proudly became an IFBB Bodybuilding Pro in July 2017.
Heidi is the co-founder of Athia Skin, alongside fellow female fitness entrepreneur, Brooke Ence. The female-founded and operated company was formulated by active women to target skin issues that may arise from being active, as well as to help women feel beautiful in their skin at any age. The rapidly growing company is a proud partner of She’s the First, where every month a new girl receives a scholarship using proceeds from every Athia purchase.
Adding best-selling author to her list of accolades, Heidi coauthored Chris’ second book, Choose More, Lose More, for Life, which immediately soared to the top of the New York Times Best Seller list. Additionally, in 2015, Chris and Heidi released Extreme Transformation: Lifelong Weight Loss in 21 Days, which provides a comprehensive blueprint for changing your body—and life—in just 21 days.
Heidi has been featured in numerous publications including Shape, Redbook, Parents and served on the Women’s Health magazine Advisory Board. She has regularly appeared on such shows as GMA, Dr. Oz, and The Doctors. She has both ACE and CrossFit certifications. When not traveling, she resides in Arizona with her four children.
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