The Badass Reset Club

Heather Yancey

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The Badass Reset Club is the spot for women who have gotten off course and need a reset. Topics range from fitness, body composition and how to eat over the age of 40 to discussing all things hormone-related; it's a one-stop shop for women wondering what the heck changed with a dose of humor and tools to use thrive again. More information is available here: https://www.heatheryanceyfitness.com/

Recent Episodes

OCT 6, 2026
75: Exhausted but Still Doing Everything? The Midlife Burnout Trap
You’re getting everything done but you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and running out of patience. Sound familiar? In this episode of The Badass Reset Club, we’re talking about stress and burnout in midlife, how to recognize your green, yellow, or red warning signs, and what to change before you have nothing left to give. For midlife women juggling careers, family, and everyone else’s needs, this is a practical conversation about workload, boundaries, recovery, and protecting your energy, because another weekend of catching up isn’t the reset you need. Thanks for listening whether you were folding laundry, going for a walk or whatever other multi-tasking you were getting after. I am having so much fun sharing and connecting with you, badass! Be sure to hit subscribe and get notified of the next impactful episode of The Badass Reset Club which drops every other Thursday. Curious about how AlignSmart can help you boost performance, get out of pain and fix your posture? Book a free call to learn how! Join The Menopause Strength Society Follow me on Instagram Ladies, join our private facebook for menopause support and more! If you want to watch the podcast to see if I actually did something with my hair, find us here: https://www.youtube.com/@heatheryanceyfitness Wanna get STRONG? Grab my free 4 week Strength Training program! In 1 month, you will feel stronger, more confident and badass again! https://www.heatheryanceyfitness.com/opt-in Things I use daily and love! Thorne Collagen discount - https://www.thorne.com/u/Yancey Platinum Red Light Therapy - https://snwbl.io/platinumled-therapy-lights/ZEZAC8005
17 MIN
SEP 17, 2026
74: Travel Fitness: How to Keep Working Out Without Ruining Your Vacation
How do you stay fit while traveling without letting workouts take over your vacation? In this episode of The Badass Reset Club, Heather shares a short, practical guide to travel fitness, vacation workouts, and staying active on the road-from trying new classes and running new routes to using whatever gym is available. You’ll get simple ideas for keeping up with strength and cardio, making movement part of the adventure, and using travel as a chance to get outside your comfort zone. Fitness professionals...you will hear why taking other instructors’ classes can spark new ideas, improve coaching, and reconnect you with what it feels like to be a beginner. Thanks for listening whether you were folding laundry, going for a walk or whatever other multi-tasking you were getting after. I am having so much fun sharing and connecting with you, badass! Be sure to hit subscribe and get notified of the next impactful episode of The Badass Reset Club which drops every other Thursday. Curious about how AlignSmart can help you boost performance, get out of pain and fix your posture? Book a free call to learn how! Join The Menopause Strength Society Follow me on Instagram Ladies, join our private facebook for menopause support and more! If you want to watch the podcast to see if I actually did something with my hair, find us here: https://www.youtube.com/@heatheryanceyfitness Wanna get STRONG? Grab my free 4 week Strength Training program! In 1 month, you will feel stronger, more confident and badass again! https://www.heatheryanceyfitness.com/opt-in
23 MIN
AUG 20, 2026
73: Tight Pants Might Be Good: Why Fitter Doesn’t Mean Smaller After 40
Fitter does not have to mean smaller and if your pants are getting snug while you’re strength training, that might be the best sign you’re actually doing it right. Heather Yancey delivers a blunt midlife reset on what women have been taught to celebrate, and why it’s time to stop treating clothing size like a fitness scorecard.Using a client story about building muscle, getting stronger, and protecting bone health, Heather breaks down the real reason your legs or glutes may take up more space when your training is working. This is the conversation women rarely get: the difference between shrinking and becoming capable. You’ll discover: Why tighter pants can signal muscle gain, not failure How progressive overload changes body composition without relying on the scale Why glutes, quads, and other lower-body muscles matter for long-term independence How resistance training supports bone density, mobility, and longevity Why muscle is metabolically useful, especially in midlife Heather also challenges the old fitness script built around “tone,” “lean out,” and “lose the last 10 pounds,” replacing it with a more powerful question: are you smaller, or are you stronger? She reframes the goal from disappearing to building the kind of body that can carry groceries, climb stairs, hike farther, travel, lift, and keep saying yes to life.If you’re tired of measuring progress by the waistband and want a smarter, stronger standard for fitness in your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond, this one will hit hard. Essential listening for any woman ready to build muscle, protect her bones, and stop apologizing for taking up space. Thanks for listening whether you were folding laundry, going for a walk or whatever other multi-tasking you were getting after. I am having so much fun sharing and connecting with you, badass! Be sure to hit subscribe and get notified of the next impactful episode of The Badass Reset Club which drops every other Thursday. Curious about how AlignSmart can help you boost performance, get out of pain and fix your posture? Book a free call to learn how! Join The Menopause Strength Society Follow me on Instagram Ladies, join our private facebook for menopause support and more! If you want to watch the podcast to see if I actually did something with my hair, find us here: https://www.youtube.com/@heatheryanceyfitness Wanna get STRONG? Grab my free 4 week Strength Training program! In 1 month, you will feel stronger, more confident and badass again! https://www.heatheryanceyfitness.com/opt-in
13 MIN
AUG 6, 2026
Wear the Damn Shorts
Cellulite, bright shorts, and zero apologies. In this episode, Heather shares how turning 50, hiking the Grand Canyon, running the NYC Marathon, and chasing magical mountaintops changed the way she saw her body. We’re talking about why fit women still have cellulite, how confidence is built by doing hard things, and why it’s time to stop waiting for perfect. Inspired by Robin Arzón’s message, consider this your official invitation to join the Wear the Damn Shorts Club. Thanks for listening whether you were folding laundry, going for a walk or whatever other multi-tasking you were getting after. I am having so much fun sharing and connecting with you, badass! Be sure to hit subscribe and get notified of the next impactful episode of The Badass Reset Club which drops every other Thursday. Curious about how AlignSmart can help you boost performance, get out of pain and fix your posture? Book a free call to learn how! Join The Menopause Strength Society Follow me on Instagram Ladies, join our private facebook for menopause support and more! If you want to watch the podcast to see if I actually did something with my hair, find us here: https://www.youtube.com/@heatheryanceyfitness Wanna get STRONG? Grab my free 4 week Strength Training program! In 1 month, you will feel stronger, more confident and badass again! https://www.heatheryanceyfitness.com/opt-in Things I use daily and love! Thorne Collagen discount - https://www.thorne.com/u/Yancey Platinum Red Light Therapy - https://snwbl.io/platinumled-therapy-lights/ZEZAC8005
14 MIN
JUL 17, 2026
71 Train for Life, Not the Gym
Most of us overlook the real purpose of fitness - it’s not just about looking good or hitting numbers on a scale. Heather shares how her recent weekend in a 200-mile relay race taught her that the true goal is building a resilient body capable of LIFE’s unexpected adventures. When your body is prepared, every challenge becomes an opportunity, from racing to chasing grandkids or bouncing back after a fall. In this episode, you'll discover: Why training is about more than aesthetics - it's about freedom to say yes to adventures How every workout, from strength to mobility, prepares you for real-life obstacles The surprising connection between performance and overall health, not just athletic achievement Why neglecting strength, cardio, or recovery shifts the ‘miles’ you can handle onto others or your future self Practical steps to tune your body for everyday life, so you’re always ready to respond, recover, and thrive Heather breaks down how performance is a health skill that empowers you to live fully-whether that’s hiking a waterfall, helping a loved one, or just keeping pace with life’s surprises. The difference between merely surviving and truly thriving lies in training your body to carry you through whatever comes next.Perfect for women tired of chasing perfection and ready to feel confident and capable in their everyday lives, this episode will shift your perspective from aesthetics to FUNCTION. Heather’s inspiring insights remind us: it’s not about perfect workouts; it’s about creating a body that makes every moment richer.If you’re ready to move beyond vanity metrics and build a resilient, capable body that lets you say “yes” to your next adventure - this episode is your wake-up call. Because in the end, the goal isn’t to look better...it’s to live better. Thanks for listening whether you were folding laundry, going for a walk or whatever other multi-tasking you were getting after. I am having so much fun sharing and connecting with you, badass! Be sure to hit subscribe and get notified of the next impactful episode of The Badass Reset Club which drops every other Tuesday. Curious about how Symmetry can help you boost performance, get out of pain and fix your posture? Book a free call! https://www.heatheryanceyfitness.com/Symmetry Join The Menopause Strength Society https://www.heatheryanceyfitness.com/community Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coachheatheryancey/ Ladies, join our private facebook for menopause support and more! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badassresetclub If you want to watch the podcast to see if I actually did something with my hair, find us here: https://www.youtube.com/@heatheryanceyfitness Wanna get STRONG? Grab my free 4 week Strength Training program! In 1 month, you will feel stronger, more confident and badass again! https://www.heatheryanceyfitness.com/opt-in
10 MIN