REWIND: Heather Kelly of Heather’s Choice — Building an Outdoor Food Brand, Backcountry Nutrition & Adventures

#94: We’re rewinding to one of our favorite episodes with Heather Kelly, the powerhouse behind Heather’s Choice — a backcountry meal brand born in Alaska and built for adventure. Heather is an entrepreneur, nutritionist, and outdoor enthusiast who turned her passion for real food and wild places into a thriving business.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How Heather’s Choice was born

• Heather’s roots in Alaska and the outdoor lifestyle

• Her approach to fueling adventure with healthy, packable meals

• Business lessons from the backcountry

• Why her products are a staple in my pack to this day

Whether you're a hunter, hiker, or weekend warrior — or you’ve dreamed of turning your passion into a business — Heather’s story is one you don’t want to miss.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Fireside Intro & Favorite Camp Snacks
Kicking off around the virtual campfire with Heather’s go-to snacks and drinks.

02:00 – Growing Up in Alaska
Heather shares how her Alaskan upbringing shaped her love for the outdoors.

04:20 – First Outdoor Memory: Rafting at 18
Heather becomes a river rafting guide — a pivotal experience in leadership and confidence.

07:13 – Life After That First Summer
What came next after guiding and how those lessons carried forward.

09:40 – Collegiate Athlete & Crew Journey
Heather’s time rowing in college and how athletics shaped her.

11:10 – Nutrition, Psoriasis & The Wake-Up Call
How a health scare led her to explore diet, autoimmune wellness, and food as medicine.

14:18 – Disordered Eating & Recovery
Her honest journey through body image, community support, and healing.

16:08 – Eating Psychology & Strength Culture
Discussing the mental side of fitness and the impact of your circle.

20:50 – Finding What Fuels You
Customizing your diet and tuning into your body’s signals.

22:15 – Backcountry Nutrition = Safety & Performance
Why wh