The Healthy Brain Podcast

The Healthy Brain Podcast

Heather Kolwich is a working mom of 4, brain rehab specialist and certified Health and Wellness Coach. She knows first hand how it feels to be overwhelmed and stressed! When brain fog, low energy, lack of motivation and a spiralizing negative mindset set in she knew she had to make lifestyle, fitness and nutrition changes and fast. In the Healthy Brain Podcast, Heather will demystify the brain science, share self care tips, productivity tools and parenting strategies to recharge your life, improve your brain heath, increase your energy, kickstart your motivation to reach your true potential!

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June 25, 2025 20 mins

In today's podcast, I share 10 ideas to embrace the summer season. I also incorporate ideas from TCM (traditional Chinese medicine). 
#brainhealth #healthyliving #summertime 

Registration for the 12 Week Brain Health Bootcamp has just opened! The ootcamp will start on July 7!  In this 12 week bootcamp I will be taking you through exactly how to improve and transform your brain health week by week. Each week we wil...

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In today's episode I share 2 theories from positive psychology: the Happiness Pie Theory and the PERMA theory. If you are stuck in your health journey you can use the principles in these theories to help you!

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In this episode I share the 3 personality characteristics that could be getting in the way of you reaching your goals. I share brain tips and strategies on how to overcome each personality characteristic.

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May 20, 2025 18 mins

Supercompensation is a sports science theory: cycling intense training sessions followed by a recovery period leads to better physiological adaptations (i.e. strength gain, speed). We can use this same principle for our brain health to help our brain manage stress.

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When is the last time that you let yourself be quiet and deeply think about things? Why is pondering important for your brain? When we take time to pause and ponder this allows the switch to happen from high amygdala activity/low activity Prefrontal cortex to high PFC activity/low activity amygdala.

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Why do we procrastinate? It is because we are trying to stop certain behaviors and start new ones. 

It is because our brain goes into fear mode, wanting to give up because of the discomfort of the magnitude of change. It is easier to give up then to keep going forward.

This is exactly what I help my coaching clients with. I help them to overcome the fear, the procrastination, the limiting behaviors and beliefs so they can finally cre...

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Some info out there suggests these 2 principles as synonymous: that cognitive reserve is the same as cognitive resilience. But I want to share how I think of these principles differently. Yes, these principles are connected but having 1 does not guarantee that you have the other. So, let's break each principle down. 

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These are all things that I have stopped doing and that I coach many of clients on. My clients start working with me because they feel like they are in a fog, unmotivated and lack energy.  These are just some things that can really help you to eliminate brain fog and boost clarity, energy and motivation!


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I share the Brain Health Habits that you can do today!

Wellness Habit Tracker click here:
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October 30, 2024 18 mins

The transition from summer to fall can be difficult. In this video, I share how to create a nourishing Reset Routine in the 5 key areas of your life and health.

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In this workshop, we will start out by identifying the obstacles keeping you from a successful business. Next, I will share the 3 steps that will help you to create a successful Holistic Health Business.

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The principle I will talk about today is called the Motivational Triad

The brain wants to avoid pain, seek pleasure and conserve energy. 

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In this episode of the 4 part series, I am talking about how to create a business mindset or self-concept.
Make sure to register for my next webinar!

In this webinar, we will start out by identifying the obstacles keeping you from a successful business. Next, I will share the 3 steps that will help you to create a successful Holistic Health Business. You will leave the webinar with more clarity and a basic plan for ki...

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September 5, 2024 24 mins

Part 1 of this series of Brain Management in Business I share 10 lessons I have learned from building a successful business.

Make sure to subscribe to podcast to be alerted when Part 2, 3, and 4 are released!

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I was interviewed by Beth James the creator of the Barefoot and Free Yoga Festival held in Michigan. I will be presenting at the festival this year in a workshop for health practitioners.
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July 16, 2024 22 mins

If you are feeling brain drain, fatigue, lack of focus or just know you are on electronics and media too long then this episode is for you.
I am sharing what is digital detox, why it is important, and how to do a digital detox.
You can also join us in a weekend Digital Detox group over on Facebook.
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July 3, 2024 17 mins

In this episode, I guide you through the 5 steps to being your future self now. I reference the book "Be your Future Self Now" by Dr. Benjamin Hardy-highly recommend this book!

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Learn about the Polyvagal theory, Vagus Nerve and Regulating NS. Learn which holistic health therapy to use depending on what nervous state you are in!

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