Heart to Heart with Hads
Welcome to Heart to Heart with Hads, the podcast where we dive deep into living a healthy, badass lifestyle that challenges the norm. Join me, Hads, as I share stories that have shaped my journey toward becoming the best version of myself, defying expectations and embracing big goals—including my pursuit of bodybuilding. As a young person navigating a world filled with stereotypes and expectations, I'm here to inspire others to break free from the typical 20-year-old narrative and forge their own path. Throughout this podcast journey, I'll bring on guests who have played pivotal roles in my life, sharing their wisdom, experiences, and perspectives. Get ready for candid conversations, valuable insights, and a whole lot of inspiration to live authentically and fearlessly. It's time to open our hearts, challenge the status quo, and embrace the journey of self-discovery together. Welcome to Heart to Heart with Hads, where we dare to be different, pursue our passions, and live life on our own terms.
Episodes
95 episodes
Ep. 96 | Why You're Doing "Everything Right" and Still Not Losing Fat
You can do everything “right” and still feel like your body is ignoring you. We’re talking about the fat loss plateau that shows up when you’re training consistently, tracking macros, staying in a calorie deficit, and somehow the scale and mirr...
Ep. 94 | Why You Feel Unmotivated and How To Get it Back
We unpack why motivation fades when the goal is gone and how that shows up in real life, like losing the desire to train after a fat loss phase ends. We use intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, and self-determination theory to build a pr...
Ep. 93 | If You Have 3 of These 5 Signs, Your Body Is Inflamed
We break down five everyday signs that often point to chronic inflammation and explain why your gut, skin, energy, focus, and sleep are more connected than you think. We share practical steps to stabilize blood sugar, improve digestion, lower s...
Ep. 92 | The Beginner Blueprint For Losing 30+ Pounds
We walk through how we’d lose 50 pounds in a healthy, sustainable way by starting with honesty and small habits instead of a strict meal plan or an intense workout split. The focus stays on data, consistency, and working with your body so you s...
Ep. 91 | How Nervous System Chiropractic Improves Whole-Body Health: Dr Maddy Leedom DC
We sit down with Dr. Maddy, a former ICU nurse who changes course in the middle of COVID and builds a nervous system based chiropractic practice rooted in prevention and whole-body health. We talk honestly about what she saw in the hospital, wh...
Ep. 90 | Mastering Your Menstrual Cycle
We get honest about the moments you feel “starving and crying” and explain why it often has nothing to do with laziness and everything to do with hormonal shifts across the menstrual cycle. We break down each phase, why ovulation is...
Ep. 88 | Perfectionism Is Why You Can't Stick To Your Goals Long Term
We’re done worshipping perfect weeks and we're going to start building discipline that holds up when life gets busy, messy, and unpredictable.
Ep. 87 | The Real Reasons Clean Eating Isn’t Cutting It
We break down why fat loss stalls even when we eat clean, train hard, and swear we’re consistent, and we explain the simplest reasons the scale stays stuck. Then we zoom out to the deeper stuff like cortisol, gut health, and thyroid labs so you...
Ep. 86 | What If Productivity Is Not The Point
We slow down for a midyear gut check and get honest about why time feels like it’s flying by when we live for the next task. We talk through presence, solitude, boundaries, and self-compassion so we can stop chasing worth through productivity a...
Ep. 85 | The Gap Between Who You Are and How You're Living
We share the biggest mindset and identity lessons we brought home from a recent retreat, from reframing hard seasons to learning how to show up with more courage and honesty. We also break down core values and environment shifts that make disci...
Ep. 84 | Grace Brown: What If Success Is Beyond What You Do?
We sit down with Grace Brown, a licensed therapist turned coach, and get honest about what actually drives client change: trust, emotional safety, and the stories we attach to success. We unpack why high achievers struggle with vulnerability, h...
Ep. 83 | I'll Start When... (No You Won't)
We unpack the psychological trap that keeps smart people delaying their goals and mistaking avoidance for good timing. We show how to turn vague intentions into a simple, sustainable plan built on consistency, not perfect conditions. <...
Ep. 82 | The Unsexy Truth About Fat Loss
We break down the biggest misconceptions about fat loss and explain why a calorie deficit can be safe and effective when it is structured, not extreme. We also share the unsexy basics that make fat loss sustainable: maintenance phases, enough c...
Ep. 79 | The Neuroscience Of Emotional Eating And How To Break The Loop
We break down emotional eating as a brain and body pattern, not a willpower failure, and show how stress, environment, and biology quietly drive cravings. We share a simple way to interrupt the cycle in real time and build healthier...
Ep. 76 | Success Starts To Click When You Detach From Outcomes - With My Good Friend And Client: Marina Haddad