955 | Rebuilding Life Through Movement, Sobriety and Kava with Charles and Heidi Hatley

In this episode, Marsha is speaking with Charles and Heidi Hatley. They are the honest, unfiltered voices behind Kava and Kettlebells, a podcast that’s redefining strength, sobriety, and intentional living. Charles is a U.S. Air Force veteran and small-business consultant; Heidi is a personal trainer, homeschooling mom, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor. Together, they’re raising their kids, lifting heavy weights, and sipping kava in a world saturated with alcohol.

After surviving a life-altering car crash, they turned to natural healing—rebuilding their lives through movement, faith, and a botanical alternative called kava. Today, they are advocates for stronger minds and calmer bodies through sober living and holistic practices. Their story is a testament to the power of choice: choosing sobriety, choosing strength, and choosing to live life with clarity.

Highlights

[03:55] The early signs something wasn’t working despite outward success

[06:20] A defining moment that forced a shift in direction

[09:10] How identity and self worth were shaped by early experiences

[12:45] Recognizing patterns that kept repeating in life and business

[16:05] The role of nervous system regulation in sustainable change

[18:40] Letting go of perfectionism and the pressure to prove

[22:15] Why growth often feels uncomfortable before it feels expansive

[26:30] Rewriting old stories instead of reacting from them

[30:05] Building trust with yourself after burnout or disappointment

[34:20] What aligned success actually looks like now

[38:10] Advice for listeners navigating their own season of change

Connect with Charles and Heidi Hatley:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kava_kettlebells

Website: http://www.kavaandkettlebells.net

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kava_kettlebells

Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster

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