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Midlife Fitness & Mindset for Women Feeling Stuck | Pursue Your Spark

by Heike Yates

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270. Feeling Stuck in Midlife: What If You're Not the Problem? | Jennifer Ragazzo

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269. Who Said Midlife Had To Look Like This?

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What if you're not stuck in midlife—you've just been following rules you never chose? Act your age. Slow down. Don't expect too much. Be grateful for what you have. Put everyone else first. No one officially hands us these rules. Yet…
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For more than 40 years, Heike Yates has worked with women who know what to do but still find themselves stopping, starting, and wondering why it feels so much harder now. On Pursue Your Spark, Heike gets into what really changes in…
268. How Small Acts of Courage Build Midlife Confidence / Katherine Leamy

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You've spent years taking care of everyone else. But somewhere along the way, you may have stopped asking, "What about me?" In Episode 268, How Small Acts of Courage Build Midlife Confidence, we explore why midlife confidence doesn't…
267. Why Midlife Progress Doesn't Happen in a Straight Line

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Some weeks, you feel strong, motivated, and like you're finally making progress. Then, seemingly overnight, it feels like you've taken ten steps backward. Nothing dramatic happened. You didn't quit. You didn't stop caring. So why does it…

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266. You Took Care of Everyone Else… But Lost Yourself | Denise Drinkwalter

July 23, 2026 · 31 min

Losing yourself in midlife can happen so gradually that you don't even notice it. One day, you realize you've spent years taking care of everyone else, but you've lost touch with yourself. In Episode 266, You Took Care of Everyone Else……
265. The Midlife Body Disconnect No One Talks About

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264. Why People Pleasing and Perfectionism Keep You Stuck in Midlife | Cindy Payne

June 25, 2026 · 38 min

You say yes when you want to say no. You take care of everyone else first. And no matter how much you accomplish, it never feels like enough. Sound familiar? In Episode 264, "Why People Pleasing and Perfectionism Keep You Stuck in…
263. You Know It Doesn't Work: Why Women Keep Repeating the Same Habits in Midlife

June 11, 2026 · 21 min

Have you ever caught yourself going back to the same habit, routine, or plan even though you already know it doesn't work? If so, you're not alone. In Episode 263, You Know It Doesn't Work: Why Women Keep Repeating the Same Habits in…
262. Midlife Anxiety: Doing All the Right Things… and Still Feeling On Edge| Dr. Nicole Cain

May 28, 2026 · 42 min

You're eating well and exercising, trying to stay positive, and holding everything together. Yet somehow, you still feel anxious, overstimulated, exhausted, or emotionally on edge. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. In…
261. Why You Keep Starting Over and Still Feel Stuck in Midlife

May 14, 2026 · 18 min

Do you keep telling yourself, "I'll start Monday again," only to end up frustrated, overwhelmed, and stuck in the same place a few weeks later? In this episode of the Pursue Your Spark Podcast, 261. Why You Keep Starting Over and Still…
260. How Good Girl Rules Keep Women Feeling Stuck in Midlife / Sue Willoughby

April 30, 2026 · 42 min

You've gotten really good at being the one who adjusts—and in midlife, you start to feel the cost of it. In Episode 260, How Good Girl Rules Keep Women Feeling Stuck in Midlife/ Sue Willoughby, I sit down with Sue to explore how good girl…

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About the show

It's 3 a.m., and you're staring at the ceiling, wondering why everything feels a little off—even when nothing is obviously wrong. You keep telling yourself you're fine, but deep down, you know something has changed. Pursue Your Spark is a midlife fitness and mindset podcast for women feeling stuck in the in-between seasons of life—when the routines, expectations, and habits that once worked no longer fit the life you're living. Each week, we explore the patterns that quietly keep women stuck—from people-pleasing, perfectionism, and self-doubt to body changes, shifting priorities, and losing touch with themselves. But this isn't another podcast that tells you to try harder. It's a place where you'll feel understood, see midlife through a different lens, and learn the new rules for this season of life. Hosted by midlife fitness expert, author, and coach Heike Yates, each episode blends honest conversations, practical wisdom, and more than 40 years of coaching experience to help you rebuild self-trust, move through midlife with confidence, and fully live the next chapter of your life. Every episode leaves you with one new perspective, one practical step, and the encouragement to keep moving forward—even when life doesn't go according to plan. Whether you've lost touch with yourself, are struggling to stay consistent, or simply wondering what's next, you're in the right place. If you've been wondering whether your best years are behind you, they aren't. They simply require a different set of rules. 🎙️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 Pursue Your Spark Blueprint Course ⭐️ https://heikeyates.com/l/spark-blueprint/ 💥 ⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠ https://www.instagram.com/heikeyates/