In this week’s inspiring episode, we sit down with Heather Ritts — a powerhouse mom of three, small business owner, transformation coach, fitness competitor, and co-founder of FitLife Method, a holistic fitness program designed specifically for women. Together with her sister, Heather is building a movement that goes far beyond workouts, integrating education, nutrition, training, and hormone health to support women in every aspect of their wellness journey.

Heather’s story is one of grit, resilience, and unstoppable determination. From a young age, she refused to accept limits — if someone told her she couldn’t, she did it a thousand times over. That same drive carried her through an unexpected health crisis: a random "whiplash" event that left her bedridden for a year.

In this raw and uplifting conversation, Heather opens up about what it took to rebuild — physically, mentally, and emotionally. We explore the mindset behind true transformation and what it means to become the miracle you need.

Whether you're a mom, an entrepreneur, or simply seeking a more empowered approach to health and wellness, this episode delivers energy, insight, and motivation you won’t want to miss.

You can find Heather here:

Instagram: @heatherr_fit

The FitLife Method website: https://www.fitlifemethod.com

"No more tiny meals. No more food fear. Just real coaching, real results, and a method that actually works."

🔺 Trigger Warning:
This episode contains discussions of severe depression and suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is in crisis or struggling with thoughts of self-harm, please know you are not alone—there is help, and there is hope. Resources can be found below❤️.

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we meet Sam—a bright, dependable woman whose life was turned upside down by a force few saw coming: menopause.

What started as a series of relentless UTIs spiraled into debilitating anxiety, insomnia, and eventually, a psychiatric hospitalization. Sam had no trauma history, no warning signs. Just an invisible unraveling that even doctors couldn’t explain—until someone finally asked the right question.

We dive into Sam’s story not just to share her pain, but to shed light on the hidden mental health impacts of menopause. This episode challenges the silence around women’s hormonal transitions and mental wellness, and offers hope to those who feel like they’re falling apart with no clear reason why.

In this episode, we explore:

• The overlooked connection between menopause and mental health
• How anxiety and depression can emerge without trauma
• The danger of misdiagnosis and the power of being believed
• Why menopause is still such a taboo in medicine and society
• What hope and healing can look like, even after a crisis

For every woman who's ever wondered, “What’s happening to me?” — this one’s for you.

THANK YOU TO SAM, for being so courageous, for being willing to share your story with the hope that it might help even just one person to navigate the season of menopause. We deserve MORE. We deserve BETTER. If your doctor won't listen, then find another. And if that one won't listen, find another! Continue until you receive the assistance you need.

XOXO,

Heather

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📞 Crisis Resources:

🇺🇸 United States
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988
Available 24/7, free and confidential.
Website: 988lifeline.org

🇨🇦 Canada
Talk Suicide Canada – Call 1-833-456-4566 (24/7) or text 45645 (4 PM–12 AM ET)
Website: talksuicide.ca

🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Samaritans – Call 116 123 (24/7, free)
Website: samaritans.org

🇦🇺 Australia
Lifeline Australia – Call 13 11 14 (24/7)
Website: lifeline.org.au

🌍 Other Countries
Find crisis support near you via Befrienders Worldwide, a global network of emotional support centers.

🎙️ Re-Release: A Must-Listen Conversation with Becky Parker

This episode is a re-release, but with a twist—it's a trimmed-down version that puts the spotlight right where it belongs: on Becky Parker. When I first recorded this, I was still finding my rhythm as a host (and probably talked a little too much 😅). Since then, I’ve learned a lot—and this conversation deserves to be heard with full focus on the absolute fire Becky brings.

Becky is a certified life success coach and practitioner, and her story honestly blew me away. You would never guess she once struggled with confidence or felt unworthy. It just goes to show—you really can’t judge a book by its cover.

In this episode, Becky shares how she helps people break free from limiting beliefs, negative emotions, and toxic patterns to build powerful relationships with themselves and others. Her business, Relationship Success 4 Life, offers coaching, individual therapy, and couples counseling—all tailored to help clients achieve their personal and relationship goals.

💫 Becky has such an incredible gift for helping people—and she truly deserves to be heard.

Learn more about her work:
🌐 www.relationshipsuccess4life.com
📱 Instagram: @beckyparkerrr