Stop Wasting Your Life https://www.stopwastingyourlifepodcast.com/ Stop Wasting Your Life began with a question our founder Ava Heinbach asked herself: “What am I doing with my life?”  Her journey—fueled by travel, raw conversations, bold adventures, and the courage to embrace what it means to be fully human—was shaped by the people she met and the lessons that cracked her open. Now, her mission is to share those stories and voices to help others live with purpose, depth, and freedom. This podcast exists to inspire and equip listeners to create a life of intention—through honest dialogue, transformative experiences, and practical tools. We explore what it means to be fully alive: to embrace discomfort, pursue passion, prioritize well-being, seek adventure, and honor the messy beauty of being human. Life is too short to live on autopilot—and far too meaningful to waste. Welcome to the journey. https://www.stopwastingyourlifepodcast.com/ Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. en Ava Heinbach, 2025 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:39:49 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:39:49 +0000 feeds@ausha.co (Ausha) Ausha (https://www.ausha.co) us Ava Heinbach Ava Heinbach kate@kkmediaco.com Stop Wasting Your Life began with a question our founder Ava Heinbach asked herself: “What am I doing with my life?”  Her journey—fueled by travel, raw conversations, bold adventures, and the courage to embrace what it means to be fully human—was shaped by the people she met and the lessons that cracked her open. Now, her mission is to share those stories and voices to help others live with purpose, depth, and freedom. This podcast exists to inspire and equip listeners to create a life of intention—through honest dialogue, transformative experiences, and practical tools. We explore what it means to be fully alive: to embrace discomfort, pursue passion, prioritize well-being, seek adventure, and honor the messy beauty of being human. Life is too short to live on autopilot—and far too meaningful to waste. Welcome to the journey. https://www.stopwastingyourlifepodcast.com/ Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. false no no yes episodic Stop Wasting Your Life 1819804509 Ava Heinbach kate@kkmediaco.com Stop Wasting Your Life began with a question our founder Ava Heinbach asked herself: “What am I doing with my life?”  Her journey—fueled by travel, raw conversations, bold adventures, and the courage to embrace what it means to be fully human—was shaped by the people she met and the lessons that cracked her open. Now, her mission is to share those stories and voices to help others live with purpose, depth, and freedom. This podcast exists to inspire and equip listeners to create a life of intention—through honest dialogue, transformative experiences, and practical tools. We explore what it means to be fully alive: to embrace discomfort, pursue passion, prioritize well-being, seek adventure, and honor the messy beauty of being human. Life is too short to live on autopilot—and far too meaningful to waste. Welcome to the journey. https://www.stopwastingyourlifepodcast.com/ Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. false Support us! Society & Culture https://image.ausha.co/82mw0VbqdP91izmpxWX9cKLBuEBHAuCDA4hzvJuP_1400x1400.jpeg?t=1749563590 Stop Wasting Your Life https://www.stopwastingyourlifepodcast.com/ “Life After Gradebooks: Finding Purpose After 23” 06d0d5aa6b1e4ed74eddcbb1c62def43b3430a97 In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with her longtime friend Drew Majors to talk about navigating your early twenties, mental health, and redefining success. Drew shares his journey through emotional highs and lows, being initially diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and ultimately finding clarity through therapy.

He unpacks three key concepts that changed his life: filling your own cup, defining success as “the doing” rather than a destination, and creating a personal “grade book” based on your values instead of outside validation.

And in the middle of it all, the episode takes an unexpected turn when Ava pauses the recording because her house might be on fire. Oops!

It’s an honest, faith-filled conversation about identity, purpose, and learning how to stop grading your life by everyone else’s standards.


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]]> In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with her longtime friend Drew Majors to talk about navigating your early twenties, mental health, and redefining success. Drew shares his journey through emotional highs and lows, being initially diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and ultimately finding clarity through therapy.

He unpacks three key concepts that changed his life: filling your own cup, defining success as “the doing” rather than a destination, and creating a personal “grade book” based on your values instead of outside validation.

And in the middle of it all, the episode takes an unexpected turn when Ava pauses the recording because her house might be on fire. Oops!

It’s an honest, faith-filled conversation about identity, purpose, and learning how to stop grading your life by everyone else’s standards.


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]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:08:24 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/drew-majors Ava Heinbach false personalgrowth,mental health,mens mental health,stopwastingyourlife,twenty something,navigating your 20s,post-college,life after college 39:30 full 1 1 28 28 In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with her longtime friend Drew Majors to talk about navigating your early twenties, mental health, and redefining success. Drew shares his journey through emotional highs and lows, being initiall... Ava Heinbach false “There Are People Who Will Love You, Anxiety and All” 1d29533eb1fd797a3cba37b0acf465bd92616f9e In the final episode of the anxiety series, Ava shares a vulnerable story from her trip to Florence where panic attacks, sickness, and the urge to run home threatened to take over. But at the center of it all wasn’t fear. It was love.

This episode is about the friend who stayed. The one who sat on the stair, closed the laptop when it was time to stop spiraling, and reminded her, “You’ve done it before, and you’ll do it again.”

Ava reflects on the guilt and shame that can come with anxiety and the fear of being “too much.” She also shares the truth that while some people won’t understand your anxiety, there are people out there who will love you fully, anxiety included.


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]]> In the final episode of the anxiety series, Ava shares a vulnerable story from her trip to Florence where panic attacks, sickness, and the urge to run home threatened to take over. But at the center of it all wasn’t fear. It was love.

This episode is about the friend who stayed. The one who sat on the stair, closed the laptop when it was time to stop spiraling, and reminded her, “You’ve done it before, and you’ll do it again.”

Ava reflects on the guilt and shame that can come with anxiety and the fear of being “too much.” She also shares the truth that while some people won’t understand your anxiety, there are people out there who will love you fully, anxiety included.


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]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:25:27 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/episode-27 Ava Heinbach false personalgrowth,friendships,anxiety,mental health,overcoming anxiety,stopwastingyourlife,Panic Attacks,living with anxiety 31:30 full 1 1 27 27 In the final episode of the anxiety series, Ava shares a vulnerable story from her trip to Florence where panic attacks, sickness, and the urge to run home threatened to take over. But at the center of it all wasn’t fear. It was love. This episode is... Ava Heinbach false You can’t control your anxiety’s timing, but you can control how you show up for yourself when it does. 63b92dfd3c6d4bb683d635588a6e82a5018ce2df In part two of our anxiety series, Ava shares the story of the Paris trip that didn’t go as planned.


What was supposed to be a dream vacation quickly turned into panic attacks, overwhelming triggers, and the difficult decision to go home. Through it all, she learned a powerful truth: you cannot always control when anxiety shows up, but you can choose how you respond to it.


This episode is about self advocacy, listening to your body, and choosing healing even when it disrupts your plans. And yes… she eventually made it back to Paris. 🥐


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]]> In part two of our anxiety series, Ava shares the story of the Paris trip that didn’t go as planned.


What was supposed to be a dream vacation quickly turned into panic attacks, overwhelming triggers, and the difficult decision to go home. Through it all, she learned a powerful truth: you cannot always control when anxiety shows up, but you can choose how you respond to it.


This episode is about self advocacy, listening to your body, and choosing healing even when it disrupts your plans. And yes… she eventually made it back to Paris. 🥐


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]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:14:17 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/episode-26 Ava Heinbach false paris,personalgrowth,anxiety,mental health,overcoming anxiety,stopwastingyourlife,living with anxiety,travel anxiety 26:34 full 1 1 26 26 In part two of our anxiety series, Ava shares the story of the Paris trip that didn’t go as planned. What was supposed to be a dream vacation quickly turned into panic attacks, overwhelming triggers, and the difficult decision to go home. Through it... Ava Heinbach false Step Off Your Anxiety Ledge and Onto Your WOAH Ledge: Reframing How You View Your Anxiety 108aa195d564f9daae8bc1adb6762f1c912b4d9c In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava explores anxiety through her “ledge” metaphor. She describes anxiety as standing on the edge of a terrifying drop, where panic feels inevitable and overwhelming.

But after a conversation with her therapist, she begins to see that not every ledge is meant for falling. Some are like the breathtaking “woah ledge” she’s experienced on the Nepali Coast, exhausting and scary to reach, but worth it for the view.

The message is simple: anxiety is painful, but it can also lead to growth, beauty, and life changing moments if you don’t let fear turn you around too soon.

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]]> In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava explores anxiety through her “ledge” metaphor. She describes anxiety as standing on the edge of a terrifying drop, where panic feels inevitable and overwhelming.

But after a conversation with her therapist, she begins to see that not every ledge is meant for falling. Some are like the breathtaking “woah ledge” she’s experienced on the Nepali Coast, exhausting and scary to reach, but worth it for the view.

The message is simple: anxiety is painful, but it can also lead to growth, beauty, and life changing moments if you don’t let fear turn you around too soon.

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]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:07:05 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/episode-25 Ava Heinbach false personalgrowth,anxiety,mental health,stopwastingyourlife,living with anxiety 18:22 full 1 1 25 25 In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava explores anxiety through her “ledge” metaphor. She describes anxiety as standing on the edge of a terrifying drop, where panic feels inevitable and overwhelming. But after a conversation with her therapis... Ava Heinbach false When Grief Meets God: Finding Hope After Unthinkable Loss ef4a13c54b42859e711d6a5b8ef2db3763056d05 In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with Rick Mumford to talk about finding hope with God after devastating loss. Rick shares the story of losing his son, Mac, and how grief challenged his faith yet ultimately drew him closer to God instead of pushing him away.

Together, they explore grief, doubt, suffering, and the hard questions that arise when life feels shattered. This conversation offers honesty, compassion, and hope for anyone walking through loss or searching for meaning in the midst of pain.


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]]> In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with Rick Mumford to talk about finding hope with God after devastating loss. Rick shares the story of losing his son, Mac, and how grief challenged his faith yet ultimately drew him closer to God instead of pushing him away.

Together, they explore grief, doubt, suffering, and the hard questions that arise when life feels shattered. This conversation offers honesty, compassion, and hope for anyone walking through loss or searching for meaning in the midst of pain.


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]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:07:50 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/when-grief-meets-god-finding-hope-after-unthinkable-loss Ava Heinbach false personalgrowth,christianity,child loss,stopwastingyourlife,overcoming grief,hope in god 51:49 full 1 1 24 24 In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with Rick Mumford to talk about finding hope with God after devastating loss. Rick shares the story of losing his son, Mac, and how grief challenged his faith yet ultimately drew him closer to G... Ava Heinbach false When Grief Becomes a Teacher: What Loss Reveals About Love, Compassion, and Being Human 8dc9d7192054327542ee577ab8093ace350d7ce8 In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava Heinbach speaks with author Bryan Welch about how grief can become a powerful teacher. After losing his son, Bryan reflects on how profound loss reshaped his understanding of love, compassion, joy, and what it means to be human.

Rather than closing him off, grief opened Bryan to deeper empathy, unconditional care, and a greater awareness of life’s inherent sadness and beauty. This conversation invites listeners to see grief not as something to avoid, but as a path toward connection, wakefulness, and a more honest way of living.


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]]> In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava Heinbach speaks with author Bryan Welch about how grief can become a powerful teacher. After losing his son, Bryan reflects on how profound loss reshaped his understanding of love, compassion, joy, and what it means to be human.

Rather than closing him off, grief opened Bryan to deeper empathy, unconditional care, and a greater awareness of life’s inherent sadness and beauty. This conversation invites listeners to see grief not as something to avoid, but as a path toward connection, wakefulness, and a more honest way of living.


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]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:37:59 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/brian-welch-grief Ava Heinbach false personalgrowth,grief,stopwastingyourlife,loss of a child,overcoming grief 48:36 full 1 1 23 23 In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava Heinbach speaks with author Bryan Welch about how grief can become a powerful teacher. After losing his son, Bryan reflects on how profound loss reshaped his understanding of love, compassion, joy, and wh... Ava Heinbach false A Pastor’s Journey Out of Porn, Sex Addiction, and Shame c3ef28e9e1cb8394f7a365559da256f247d04f27 In this episode, Ava Heinbach speaks with Nate Larkin, a former pastor and founder of the Samson Society, about his decades-long struggle with porn and sex addiction, the shame that kept it hidden, and the recovery that transformed his life and marriage.


Nate shares how early exposure to pornography, emotional vulnerability, and strict religious expectations led him to live a double life in ministry. He explains how shame fueled his addiction, distorted intimacy, and rewired his brain, ultimately escalating into infidelity.


After his wife confronted him and said she was done, Nate entered recovery and learned that real healing requires honesty, community, and long-term relational work. Today, he lives in daily recovery and helps others find freedom through the Samson Society, encouraging people not to face addiction alone and reminding listeners that real connection is always worth it.


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]]> In this episode, Ava Heinbach speaks with Nate Larkin, a former pastor and founder of the Samson Society, about his decades-long struggle with porn and sex addiction, the shame that kept it hidden, and the recovery that transformed his life and marriage.


Nate shares how early exposure to pornography, emotional vulnerability, and strict religious expectations led him to live a double life in ministry. He explains how shame fueled his addiction, distorted intimacy, and rewired his brain, ultimately escalating into infidelity.


After his wife confronted him and said she was done, Nate entered recovery and learned that real healing requires honesty, community, and long-term relational work. Today, he lives in daily recovery and helps others find freedom through the Samson Society, encouraging people not to face addiction alone and reminding listeners that real connection is always worth it.


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]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:13:42 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/nate-larkin Ava Heinbach false personalgrowth,christianity,addiction recovery,porn addiction,stopwastingyourlife,sex addiction 48:01 full 1 1 22 22 In this episode, Ava Heinbach speaks with Nate Larkin, a former pastor and founder of the Samson Society, about his decades-long struggle with porn and sex addiction, the shame that kept it hidden, and the recovery that transformed his life and marria... Ava Heinbach false Mama Meg’s Six-Year Heartbreak and the Wisdom It Sparked 9e011a9489d796dc438e1e46f601ba8c99ec9d15 In this episode, Ava sits down with the legendary Mama Meg to unravel the story of her biggest heartbreak, the quiet warnings she ignored, and the inner compass that eventually pushed her toward a better life. Together they explore gut instincts, red flags, post-breakup grief, and finding clarity after chaos. It’s a conversation filled with honesty, humor, and the kind of lived-in wisdom you can only learn from Mama Meg.

Perfect for anyone navigating a breakup, questioning their intuition, or needing a reminder that life has a way of steering you exactly where you’re meant to go.


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]]> In this episode, Ava sits down with the legendary Mama Meg to unravel the story of her biggest heartbreak, the quiet warnings she ignored, and the inner compass that eventually pushed her toward a better life. Together they explore gut instincts, red flags, post-breakup grief, and finding clarity after chaos. It’s a conversation filled with honesty, humor, and the kind of lived-in wisdom you can only learn from Mama Meg.

Perfect for anyone navigating a breakup, questioning their intuition, or needing a reminder that life has a way of steering you exactly where you’re meant to go.


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]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:02:37 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/mama-meg Ava Heinbach false personalgrowth,breakups,stopwastingyourlife,mother's wisdom,finding yourself,trust your gut 56:06 full 1 1 21 21 In this episode, Ava sits down with the legendary Mama Meg to unravel the story of her biggest heartbreak, the quiet warnings she ignored, and the inner compass that eventually pushed her toward a better life. Together they explore gut instincts, red... Ava Heinbach false Finding Your Purpose in Doing Good 96cba1c267dd750a84f919df57121f8758c2220e In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with her producer, Kate Kruse, to talk about how volunteering can help you find purpose, community, and connection. Kate shares how moving to Kansas City with almost no friends led her to volunteering, and also tells the unforgettable story of Halo, an eight-year-old rescue dog she once found on the side of the highway and who is now looking for her forever home. Together, Ava and Kate break down simple ways anyone can start volunteering—even if you’re short on time or money—and how giving back can change your life  in the best possible way.


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]]> In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with her producer, Kate Kruse, to talk about how volunteering can help you find purpose, community, and connection. Kate shares how moving to Kansas City with almost no friends led her to volunteering, and also tells the unforgettable story of Halo, an eight-year-old rescue dog she once found on the side of the highway and who is now looking for her forever home. Together, Ava and Kate break down simple ways anyone can start volunteering—even if you’re short on time or money—and how giving back can change your life  in the best possible way.


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]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:58:16 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/kate-kruse-volunteering Ava Heinbach false personalgrowth,Volunteering,finding your passion,giving back,stopwastingyourlife,do what you love 32:19 full 1 1 20 20 In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with her producer, Kate Kruse, to talk about how volunteering can help you find purpose, community, and connection. Kate shares how moving to Kansas City with almost no friends led her to volunt... Ava Heinbach false My Go-To Grounding Exercises to Get Me Out of My Head 53e3bace8c01d6d209fe739dc3ebd7571ddf94d7 In this solo episode, Ava opens up about her favorite grounding exercises — the simple, practical tools she’s used since childhood to calm anxiety, soften overwhelming emotions, and reconnect with the present moment. She breaks down what grounding really means, the different types (physical, sensory, mental, and emotional), and shares her personal go-to techniques for each one.

Whether you’re looking for quick ways to soothe yourself or want to start building your own grounding toolkit, this episode is a comforting, honest guide to slowing down and coming back to yourself.


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]]> In this solo episode, Ava opens up about her favorite grounding exercises — the simple, practical tools she’s used since childhood to calm anxiety, soften overwhelming emotions, and reconnect with the present moment. She breaks down what grounding really means, the different types (physical, sensory, mental, and emotional), and shares her personal go-to techniques for each one.

Whether you’re looking for quick ways to soothe yourself or want to start building your own grounding toolkit, this episode is a comforting, honest guide to slowing down and coming back to yourself.


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]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:37:42 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/grounding-exercises-solo-episode Ava Heinbach false mindfulness,personalgrowth,anxiety,solo episode,stopwastingyourlife,grounding exercises,living with anxiety,be present 19:48 full 1 1 19 19 In this solo episode, Ava opens up about her favorite grounding exercises — the simple, practical tools she’s used since childhood to calm anxiety, soften overwhelming emotions, and reconnect with the present moment. She breaks down what grounding rea... Ava Heinbach false Faith as a Single Mother with Brooklynn Sumonja cc4f01111165e49a949458ebd330a7986027d9ca In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, host Ava Heinbach talks with Brooklynn Sumonja — a single mother, military member, and woman of faith — about finding strength, purpose, and grace through motherhood.

Brooklynn opens up about facing an unexpected pregnancy, walking through shame and fear, and learning to rely fully on God. She shares how becoming a mom transformed her faith, healed her heart, and gave her life new meaning.

If you’ve ever struggled with guilt, identity, or trusting God through hard seasons, this conversation will remind you that you’re never alone — and that even the hardest moments can lead to redemption.


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]]> In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, host Ava Heinbach talks with Brooklynn Sumonja — a single mother, military member, and woman of faith — about finding strength, purpose, and grace through motherhood.

Brooklynn opens up about facing an unexpected pregnancy, walking through shame and fear, and learning to rely fully on God. She shares how becoming a mom transformed her faith, healed her heart, and gave her life new meaning.

If you’ve ever struggled with guilt, identity, or trusting God through hard seasons, this conversation will remind you that you’re never alone — and that even the hardest moments can lead to redemption.


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]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:47:12 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/brooklynn-sumonja Ava Heinbach false #motherhood,personalgrowth,faith journey,stopwastingyourlife,singlemother,christian motherhood,women of faith,moms in the military,unexpected pregnancy,lean on god 37:58 full 1 1 18 18 In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, host Ava Heinbach talks with Brooklynn Sumonja — a single mother, military member, and woman of faith — about finding strength, purpose, and grace through motherhood. Brooklynn opens up about facing an unexpe... Ava Heinbach false The Secret Life of a 1960’s Flight Attendant: Mimi’s Life Lessons and Stories b273e71dddf3865143ebdba9dd92b28370291707 In this heartwarming and entertaining episode, Ava sits down with Mimi — her lifelong friend, honorary grandmother, and former TWA flight attendant — to talk about what it was really like to work the skies during the golden age of flying. From meeting celebrities like Maria von Trapp and Jimmy Dean (yes, the sausage man) to navigating beauty standards, cigarette-filled cabins, and unexpected turbulence, Mimi shares hilarious and heartfelt stories from her five years in the air.

Beyond the glamour and chaos, she reflects on what flying taught her about people, confidence, and living fully. So fasten your seatbelts, grab a coffee, and get ready to laugh, reflect, and fall in love with Mimi’s timeless wisdom from 30,000 feet above.


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]]> In this heartwarming and entertaining episode, Ava sits down with Mimi — her lifelong friend, honorary grandmother, and former TWA flight attendant — to talk about what it was really like to work the skies during the golden age of flying. From meeting celebrities like Maria von Trapp and Jimmy Dean (yes, the sausage man) to navigating beauty standards, cigarette-filled cabins, and unexpected turbulence, Mimi shares hilarious and heartfelt stories from her five years in the air.

Beyond the glamour and chaos, she reflects on what flying taught her about people, confidence, and living fully. So fasten your seatbelts, grab a coffee, and get ready to laugh, reflect, and fall in love with Mimi’s timeless wisdom from 30,000 feet above.


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]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:49:16 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/mimi Ava Heinbach false 1965,personalgrowth,Flight Attendant,TWA,stopwastingyourlife,life in the 1960s,#interviewgrandma,#seniorwisdom 38:54 full 1 1 17 17 In this heartwarming and entertaining episode, Ava sits down with Mimi — her lifelong friend, honorary grandmother, and former TWA flight attendant — to talk about what it was really like to work the skies during the golden age of flying. From meeting... Ava Heinbach false Surviving the Brink of Hell: Danny’s Story of Recovery, Surrender, and Faith 4532fbd69b00e6297852e33ae6f51e8f1efbee0c In this powerful episode, Ava talks with Danny Crawford, who shares his journey from addiction and rock bottom to redemption through faith. After years of partying, drug abuse, and a near-fatal psychosis, Danny found healing in recovery and a renewed purpose through Jesus. Now sober and helping at-risk youth in Kauai, his story is a powerful reminder of hope, surrender, and the freedom that comes from trusting God.


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]]> In this powerful episode, Ava talks with Danny Crawford, who shares his journey from addiction and rock bottom to redemption through faith. After years of partying, drug abuse, and a near-fatal psychosis, Danny found healing in recovery and a renewed purpose through Jesus. Now sober and helping at-risk youth in Kauai, his story is a powerful reminder of hope, surrender, and the freedom that comes from trusting God.


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]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 22:01:46 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/danny-crawford Ava Heinbach true testimony,Christian,personalgrowth,mental health,faith journey,stopwastingyourlife,overcoming addiction 48:05 full 1 1 16 16 In this powerful episode, Ava talks with Danny Crawford, who shares his journey from addiction and rock bottom to redemption through faith. After years of partying, drug abuse, and a near-fatal psychosis, Danny found healing in recovery and a renewed... Ava Heinbach true Healing Out Loud Part 2 - Hannah Jarrah’s Experience with Big Emotions 40f843395a2603013daa0d8f4d551dca0875cc60 In this heartfelt episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava welcomes back her close friend and roommate Hannah Jarrah for an open conversation about big emotions — how they show up, how they feel in her body, and how she moves through them with more compassion.

Hannah shares her personal journey with anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation, emphasizing that emotions aren’t problems to be “fixed” but messengers that offer insight into our needs. The episode blends emotional honesty, practical tools, and genuine friendship, offering listeners comfort in knowing that big emotions are part of being human — and we can learn to ride their waves with grace.


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]]> In this heartfelt episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava welcomes back her close friend and roommate Hannah Jarrah for an open conversation about big emotions — how they show up, how they feel in her body, and how she moves through them with more compassion.

Hannah shares her personal journey with anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation, emphasizing that emotions aren’t problems to be “fixed” but messengers that offer insight into our needs. The episode blends emotional honesty, practical tools, and genuine friendship, offering listeners comfort in knowing that big emotions are part of being human — and we can learn to ride their waves with grace.


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]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:42:51 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/hannah-jarrah-2 Ava Heinbach false mindfulness,personalgrowth,mental health,stopwastingyourlife,big emotions,mental health journey 29:51 full 1 1 15 15 In this heartfelt episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava welcomes back her close friend and roommate Hannah Jarrah for an open conversation about big emotions — how they show up, how they feel in her body, and how she moves through them with more comp... Ava Heinbach false Healing Out Loud - How I Work Through My Big Emotions be9f9aa9be5053ac826edd95f11af978fd6053f2 In this heartfelt solo episode, host Ava Heinbach returns after a short break to open up about where she’s been, what she’s been going through, and how she’s been learning to navigate her big emotions.

Ava vulnerably shares that she stepped away from the podcast to prioritize her mental health after a difficult personal situation that resurfaced emotions from a past relationship. She describes how grief, heartbreak, and anxiety resurfaced—and how she found healing by leaning into, rather than running from, her emotions.

Throughout the episode, Ava walks listeners through four key ways she learned to process and move through heavy feelings: naming her emotions, caring for her body and nervous system, giving herself space and time to heal, and accepting that emotions come and go. 

Ava reminds everyone that big emotions are a beautiful part of being human, and that there’s no shame in taking time to process, grow, and find balance again.


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]]> In this heartfelt solo episode, host Ava Heinbach returns after a short break to open up about where she’s been, what she’s been going through, and how she’s been learning to navigate her big emotions.

Ava vulnerably shares that she stepped away from the podcast to prioritize her mental health after a difficult personal situation that resurfaced emotions from a past relationship. She describes how grief, heartbreak, and anxiety resurfaced—and how she found healing by leaning into, rather than running from, her emotions.

Throughout the episode, Ava walks listeners through four key ways she learned to process and move through heavy feelings: naming her emotions, caring for her body and nervous system, giving herself space and time to heal, and accepting that emotions come and go. 

Ava reminds everyone that big emotions are a beautiful part of being human, and that there’s no shame in taking time to process, grow, and find balance again.


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]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:32:44 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/big-emotions Ava Heinbach false personalgrowth,mental health,solo episode,stopwastingyourlife,big emotions 56:09 full 1 1 14 14 In this heartfelt solo episode, host Ava Heinbach returns after a short break to open up about where she’s been, what she’s been going through, and how she’s been learning to navigate her big emotions. Ava vulnerably shares that she stepped away from... Ava Heinbach false Kanak’s Story - From Finding his Birth Mom to Sharing Funny Memories ac6e09fcef6b34c3ebb10f89295852fb147aa3a4 In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with her longtime friend, Kanak Michael Masten. Kanak opens up about being adopted from India at age five, growing up in the U.S. with white parents, and the incredible experience of reconnecting with his birth family years later. Along the way, Ava and Kanak share hilarious memories from their friendship — from sneaking around strict college dorms, to nearly losing a passport in a Paris nightclub. It’s a conversation full of laughter, heart, and a powerful reminder that even when life feels uncertain, connection, spontaneity, and finding joy in the moment can help us discover our true purpose.


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]]> In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with her longtime friend, Kanak Michael Masten. Kanak opens up about being adopted from India at age five, growing up in the U.S. with white parents, and the incredible experience of reconnecting with his birth family years later. Along the way, Ava and Kanak share hilarious memories from their friendship — from sneaking around strict college dorms, to nearly losing a passport in a Paris nightclub. It’s a conversation full of laughter, heart, and a powerful reminder that even when life feels uncertain, connection, spontaneity, and finding joy in the moment can help us discover our true purpose.


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]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2025 21:18:23 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/kanak-masten Ava Heinbach false personalgrowth,friendship,stopwastingyourlife 32:58 full 1 1 13 13 In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with her longtime friend, Kanak Michael Masten. Kanak opens up about being adopted from India at age five, growing up in the U.S. with white parents, and the incredible experience of reconnectin... Ava Heinbach false Quitting a Six-Figure Job to Chase a Passion: Mitch Case’s Story b06d54f6c3e42d0b84acacd4c121c95beb7a38cc What would make someone walk away from a six-figure career to start over from scratch? In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, host Ava Heinbach sits down with entrepreneur and father of three, Mitch Case, to unpack the bold decision he made to leave behind his stable engineering and sales career in pursuit of a more meaningful life. Mitch opens up about the turning points that shifted his priorities—from becoming a dad, to weathering the sacrifices of failed ventures, to finally creating a business that blends his passions for sports, connection, and entrepreneurship. Together, they explore what success really means, why failure can be the best teacher, and how to design a life where family and fulfillment come first.


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]]> What would make someone walk away from a six-figure career to start over from scratch? In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, host Ava Heinbach sits down with entrepreneur and father of three, Mitch Case, to unpack the bold decision he made to leave behind his stable engineering and sales career in pursuit of a more meaningful life. Mitch opens up about the turning points that shifted his priorities—from becoming a dad, to weathering the sacrifices of failed ventures, to finally creating a business that blends his passions for sports, connection, and entrepreneurship. Together, they explore what success really means, why failure can be the best teacher, and how to design a life where family and fulfillment come first.


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]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 06:15:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/quitting-a-six-figure-job-to-chase-a-passion-mitch-case-s-story Ava Heinbach false entrepreneurship,personalgrowth,careerjourney,stopwastingyourlife 48:33 full 1 1 12 12 What would make someone walk away from a six-figure career to start over from scratch? In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, host Ava Heinbach sits down with entrepreneur and father of three, Mitch Case, to unpack the bold decision he made to lea... Ava Heinbach false How to Transform Your Life with the 10 Ps for a Growth Mindset eb1735d09f298087b962ccc2b262d7096fec4604 In this episode, host Ava Heinbach and her mentor and “second mom,” LeeAnn Shaw, continue their conversation on cultivating a growth mindset. Building on last week’s discussion, they introduce 10 practical strategies—“the 10 Ps”—that help shift from a fixed mindset to a growth-oriented one.


The 10 Ps they unpack are:

  1. Pain – facing it head-on and using it as purpose.

  2. Perspective – shifting your filter and outlook.

  3. Preparation – building tools before challenges hit.

  4. Patience – active waiting and self-compassion.

  5. Purpose – knowing your “why.”

  6. Perseverance – pushing through discomfort.

  7. Pursuit – valuing the process over perfection.

  8. People – surrounding yourself with the right community.

  9. Pressure – reframing it as a privilege.

  10. Praise – practicing gratitude before the breakthrough.


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]]> In this episode, host Ava Heinbach and her mentor and “second mom,” LeeAnn Shaw, continue their conversation on cultivating a growth mindset. Building on last week’s discussion, they introduce 10 practical strategies—“the 10 Ps”—that help shift from a fixed mindset to a growth-oriented one.


The 10 Ps they unpack are:

  1. Pain – facing it head-on and using it as purpose.

  2. Perspective – shifting your filter and outlook.

  3. Preparation – building tools before challenges hit.

  4. Patience – active waiting and self-compassion.

  5. Purpose – knowing your “why.”

  6. Perseverance – pushing through discomfort.

  7. Pursuit – valuing the process over perfection.

  8. People – surrounding yourself with the right community.

  9. Pressure – reframing it as a privilege.

  10. Praise – practicing gratitude before the breakthrough.


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]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:48:28 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/leeann-shaw-2 Ava Heinbach false personalgrowth,growthmindset,stopwastingyourlife 47:30 full 1 1 11 11 In this episode, host Ava Heinbach and her mentor and “second mom,” LeeAnn Shaw, continue their conversation on cultivating a growth mindset. Building on last week’s discussion, they introduce 10 practical strategies—“the 10 Ps”—that help shift from a... Ava Heinbach false How to be a Palm Tree: Using a Growth Mindset to Flourish in Life 4b816ab896c6236627b9609d2a786d34516e2d47 In this wisdom-filled and practical conversation, host Ava Heinbach sits down with her longtime mentor and “second mom” LeeAnn Shaw to unpack what it means to have a growth mindset. From personal stories and life’s unexpected valleys to strategies for building resilience, Ava and LeeAnn explore what it means to pivot, move forward, grow, and create a purposeful life. They talk about the difference between trying and training, the importance of flexibility (yes, even being a “palm tree”), and how to break free from overthinking loops. Whether you’re in a peak or a valley, this episode offers encouragement and actionable steps to help you keep growing—no matter what life throws your way.


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]]> In this wisdom-filled and practical conversation, host Ava Heinbach sits down with her longtime mentor and “second mom” LeeAnn Shaw to unpack what it means to have a growth mindset. From personal stories and life’s unexpected valleys to strategies for building resilience, Ava and LeeAnn explore what it means to pivot, move forward, grow, and create a purposeful life. They talk about the difference between trying and training, the importance of flexibility (yes, even being a “palm tree”), and how to break free from overthinking loops. Whether you’re in a peak or a valley, this episode offers encouragement and actionable steps to help you keep growing—no matter what life throws your way.


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]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:15:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/leeann-shaw-1 Ava Heinbach false resilience,personalgrowth,growthmindset,stopwastingyourlife,mindsetwork 43:26 full 1 1 10 10 In this wisdom-filled and practical conversation, host Ava Heinbach sits down with her longtime mentor and “second mom” LeeAnn Shaw to unpack what it means to have a growth mindset. From personal stories and life’s unexpected valleys to strategies for... Ava Heinbach false Are You Still Connected to Your Ex? The Power of Energy Chord Cutting addf5baba2447890e06f7b200109cc8c7c43ae70 This episode of Stop Wasting Your Life features Ava and her energy healer, Jamelle, diving deep into energy cords and how they shape relationships, especially with our partners. They explore what energy cords are, how they create lingering attachments after breakups, and why cutting these cords is key to emotional freedom. Ava shares her own struggle with still feeling tied to her ex-boyfriend, and Jamelle breaks down the spiritual and psychological sides of these bonds. The conversation also touches on how church teachings and religious beliefs influence our perception of energy and relationships, offering a thought-provoking look at balancing faith and energetic healing. Jamelle gives practical steps for cord-cutting and setting healthy boundaries, helping listeners move forward with clarity and power.

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]]> This episode of Stop Wasting Your Life features Ava and her energy healer, Jamelle, diving deep into energy cords and how they shape relationships, especially with our partners. They explore what energy cords are, how they create lingering attachments after breakups, and why cutting these cords is key to emotional freedom. Ava shares her own struggle with still feeling tied to her ex-boyfriend, and Jamelle breaks down the spiritual and psychological sides of these bonds. The conversation also touches on how church teachings and religious beliefs influence our perception of energy and relationships, offering a thought-provoking look at balancing faith and energetic healing. Jamelle gives practical steps for cord-cutting and setting healthy boundaries, helping listeners move forward with clarity and power.

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]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/jamelle-zablow-maloney-2 Ava Heinbach false personalgrowth,reiki,energyhealing,healingjourney,stopwastingyourlife,energycords,relationships and breakups 37:29 full 1 1 9 9 This episode of Stop Wasting Your Life features Ava and her energy healer, Jamelle, diving deep into energy cords and how they shape relationships, especially with our partners. They explore what energy cords are, how they create lingering attachments... Ava Heinbach false Stop Wasting Your Life and Start Healing Your Energy: Diving Into Energy With Jamelle 1e70014603fee5e81efef29898e9a0deb0b61ec4 In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with energy healer and wellness coach Jamelle Zablow-Maloney to explore the often misunderstood world of energy work. They cover the science of Reiki, electromagnetic fields in humans, energy cords and so much more. Jamelle unpacks how energy healing isn’t just a spiritual practice, it’s deeply rooted in biology, physics, and emotional science.


Ava opens up about her own journey with healing from past relationships, working on self-forgiveness and growth. Whether you're brand new to energy healing or already on a spiritual path, this conversation will leave you with new tools, fresh perspectives, and new respect for the unseen energy that flows through us all.


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]]> In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with energy healer and wellness coach Jamelle Zablow-Maloney to explore the often misunderstood world of energy work. They cover the science of Reiki, electromagnetic fields in humans, energy cords and so much more. Jamelle unpacks how energy healing isn’t just a spiritual practice, it’s deeply rooted in biology, physics, and emotional science.


Ava opens up about her own journey with healing from past relationships, working on self-forgiveness and growth. Whether you're brand new to energy healing or already on a spiritual path, this conversation will leave you with new tools, fresh perspectives, and new respect for the unseen energy that flows through us all.


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]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/jamelle-zablow-maloney Ava Heinbach false personalgrowth,reiki,energyhealing,healingjourney,stopwastingyourlife,energycords 38:50 full 1 1 8 8 In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with energy healer and wellness coach Jamelle Zablow-Maloney to explore the often misunderstood world of energy work. They cover the science of Reiki, electromagnetic fields in humans, energy co... Ava Heinbach false The Cream Rises to The Top: Mary Long’s Journey to Pro Soccer 3e0180f41fe5efdc58d4ec6ccb7ee73955d7c392 In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with Mary Long, a professional soccer player for the Kansas City Current, to talk all things soccer, confidence, and chasing your dreams—even when people tellyou not to. From growing up in Kansas City to scoring her first pro goal, Mary shares the highs, the setbacks, and what it really means to believe in yourself. Plus, rapid-fire questions and what her life looks like off the field.


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]]> In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with Mary Long, a professional soccer player for the Kansas City Current, to talk all things soccer, confidence, and chasing your dreams—even when people tellyou not to. From growing up in Kansas City to scoring her first pro goal, Mary shares the highs, the setbacks, and what it really means to believe in yourself. Plus, rapid-fire questions and what her life looks like off the field.


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]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:27:08 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/mary-long Ava Heinbach false personalgrowth,stopwastingyourlife,#buildingconfidence 30:51 full 1 1 7 7 In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with Mary Long, a professional soccer player for the Kansas City Current, to talk all things soccer, confidence, and chasing your dreams—even when people tellyou not to. From growing up in Kansa... Ava Heinbach false Even Beauty Can Come From Death: Ashlee’s Mental Health Journey 94e7ff9641490f65a6f8859f54ccc778b31f2ecd In this episode, Ava sits down with one of her best friends, Ashlee, to talk about her journey through depression, therapy, and inpatient mental health treatment. Ashlee opens up about the moments that nearly broke her, the love that helped her hold on, and the healing that followed. With honesty, heart, and a touch of humor, the two reflect on grief, growth, and the truth that even beauty can come from death.


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]]> In this episode, Ava sits down with one of her best friends, Ashlee, to talk about her journey through depression, therapy, and inpatient mental health treatment. Ashlee opens up about the moments that nearly broke her, the love that helped her hold on, and the healing that followed. With honesty, heart, and a touch of humor, the two reflect on grief, growth, and the truth that even beauty can come from death.


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]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/ashlee-anderson Ava Heinbach false personalgrowth,mentalhealth,stopwastingyourlife 40:44 full 1 1 6 6 In this episode, Ava sits down with one of her best friends, Ashlee, to talk about her journey through depression, therapy, and inpatient mental health treatment. Ashlee opens up about the moments that nearly broke her, the love that helped her hold o... Ava Heinbach false Do What You Can While You Can: Jordan’s Life After Paralysis d3c195fe2dfcf02d3876c9e82a5d567dd3ad67bb In this moving episode, Ava sits down with her friend Jordan Jacobs, who became paralyzed in 2022 after a brain tumor surgery. Jordan opens up about his life before and after the diagnosis, the emotional challenges of living with paralysis, and how he’s found purpose in creating music and bringing joy to others. Through vulnerability and wisdom, Jordan reminds us that life is a gift—and that even in limitation, there’s room for meaning, contribution, and connection.

This episode is a raw conversation about identity, purpose, and how true fulfillment often comes from serving and loving others.


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]]> In this moving episode, Ava sits down with her friend Jordan Jacobs, who became paralyzed in 2022 after a brain tumor surgery. Jordan opens up about his life before and after the diagnosis, the emotional challenges of living with paralysis, and how he’s found purpose in creating music and bringing joy to others. Through vulnerability and wisdom, Jordan reminds us that life is a gift—and that even in limitation, there’s room for meaning, contribution, and connection.

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]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/jordan-jacobs Ava Heinbach false personalgrowth,stopwastingyourlife 28:28 full 1 1 5 5 In this moving episode, Ava sits down with her friend Jordan Jacobs, who became paralyzed in 2022 after a brain tumor surgery. Jordan opens up about his life before and after the diagnosis, the emotional challenges of living with paralysis, and how he... Ava Heinbach false Your Period Pain Isn’t Normal: Optimizing Women's Health With Functional Medicine b6fe3eb8a67aeba9b0c80e547d28ec773d56bf04 In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with longtime family friend and functional medicine expert, Dr. Randy James, to challenge the myths around women’s health—especially the belief that pain, irregular periods, and hormonal chaos are just “part of being a woman.”

They dive deep into how young women are taught to treat their symptoms as normal, why that messaging is dangerous, and how personal agency in areas like nutrition, sleep, and stress response can radically change your well-being.

From cultural conditioning to the potential consequences of early birth control use, Dr. Randy lays out a path toward reclaiming health. Not through shame or shortcuts, but through informed, intentional living. If you’ve ever been told to “Just take Midol,” or felt dismissed by the system, this episode will leave you empowered, informed, and ready to take the wheel of your own life.


“You are the captain of your own metabolic ship. Don’t give that power away.”


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]]> In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with longtime family friend and functional medicine expert, Dr. Randy James, to challenge the myths around women’s health—especially the belief that pain, irregular periods, and hormonal chaos are just “part of being a woman.”

They dive deep into how young women are taught to treat their symptoms as normal, why that messaging is dangerous, and how personal agency in areas like nutrition, sleep, and stress response can radically change your well-being.

From cultural conditioning to the potential consequences of early birth control use, Dr. Randy lays out a path toward reclaiming health. Not through shame or shortcuts, but through informed, intentional living. If you’ve ever been told to “Just take Midol,” or felt dismissed by the system, this episode will leave you empowered, informed, and ready to take the wheel of your own life.


“You are the captain of your own metabolic ship. Don’t give that power away.”


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]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:01:14 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/dr-randy-james Ava Heinbach false 51:12 full 1 1 4 4 In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with longtime family friend and functional medicine expert, Dr. Randy James, to challenge the myths around women’s health—especially the belief that pain, irregular periods, and hormonal chaos a... Ava Heinbach false Don’t Buy the Porsche: Lessons in Finances and Living Intentionally 107d9e34a147db7528feb343297bf094608a96f0 In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with entrepreneur, advisor, and former dentist Christopher Majors to unpack what it means to him to live a flourishing, intentional life. Chris shares his journey from dentistry to wealth management, emphasizing that it's never too late to pivot careers or redefine success. The conversation touches on financial freedom, mentorship, budgeting, margin, and emotional well-being. With wisdom from decades of experience, Chris encourages young adults to define their own vision of a meaningful life—built on purpose, not pressure. Ava and Chris also dive into how our relationships with money shape our decisions, the power of saying no, and tools for managing anxiety and staying grounded.


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]]> In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with entrepreneur, advisor, and former dentist Christopher Majors to unpack what it means to him to live a flourishing, intentional life. Chris shares his journey from dentistry to wealth management, emphasizing that it's never too late to pivot careers or redefine success. The conversation touches on financial freedom, mentorship, budgeting, margin, and emotional well-being. With wisdom from decades of experience, Chris encourages young adults to define their own vision of a meaningful life—built on purpose, not pressure. Ava and Chris also dive into how our relationships with money shape our decisions, the power of saying no, and tools for managing anxiety and staying grounded.


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]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:55:46 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/chris-majors Ava Heinbach false 34:31 full 1 1 3 3 In this episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, Ava sits down with entrepreneur, advisor, and former dentist Christopher Majors to unpack what it means to him to live a flourishing, intentional life. Chris shares his journey from dentistry to wealth manage... Ava Heinbach false Befriending Your Being: Hannah’s Journey of Healing and Self-Acceptance 1526013a178d87fd5bcc0abc300085a99ba33141 In this heartfelt and honest episode, Ava sits down with her friend and special guest, Hannah Jarrah, to explore the journey of befriending your being — learning to accept, love, and understand yourself through all seasons of life. Their conversation weaves through stories of childhood, cultural identity, shame, healing, and reconnecting with your inner child.

Hannah shares her experiences with depression, family separation, and the emotional crash that followed early entrepreneurial success. Together, they reflect on radical self-acceptance, embracing your whole self (even the messy parts), and finding beauty in being human. Grounding and inspiring, this episode is a gentle reminder to be patient with yourself and keep showing up.


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]]> In this heartfelt and honest episode, Ava sits down with her friend and special guest, Hannah Jarrah, to explore the journey of befriending your being — learning to accept, love, and understand yourself through all seasons of life. Their conversation weaves through stories of childhood, cultural identity, shame, healing, and reconnecting with your inner child.

Hannah shares her experiences with depression, family separation, and the emotional crash that followed early entrepreneurial success. Together, they reflect on radical self-acceptance, embracing your whole self (even the messy parts), and finding beauty in being human. Grounding and inspiring, this episode is a gentle reminder to be patient with yourself and keep showing up.


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]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:41:17 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/hannah-jarrah Ava Heinbach false 35:08 full 1 1 2 2 In this heartfelt and honest episode, Ava sits down with her friend and special guest, Hannah Jarrah, to explore the journey of befriending your being — learning to accept, love, and understand yourself through all seasons of life. Their conversation... Ava Heinbach false Who the Heck Is Ava and Why Does This Podcast Exist? 4ef3d9bbae8e5a691787f9999b2aaab472f4a244 In the premiere episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, host Ava Heinbach is joined by her best friend Raneem Alasmi, who flips the script and interviews Ava herself. Ava opens up about why she started this podcast — a deeply personal journey of figuring out how to live a fulfilling, intentional life. She shares her passion for mental health, anxiety awareness, adventure, and building a life that feels meaningful. The episode highlights authenticity, embracing vulnerability, and choosing the "harder" path to create a life you're excited to wake up to. Along the way, we hear about Ava and Raneem's friendship (including a wild pasta-making night gone wrong in Florence), and what listeners can expect from the show — including inspiring interviews, practical advice, giveaways (like a trip to Hawaii!), and more.


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]]> In the premiere episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, host Ava Heinbach is joined by her best friend Raneem Alasmi, who flips the script and interviews Ava herself. Ava opens up about why she started this podcast — a deeply personal journey of figuring out how to live a fulfilling, intentional life. She shares her passion for mental health, anxiety awareness, adventure, and building a life that feels meaningful. The episode highlights authenticity, embracing vulnerability, and choosing the "harder" path to create a life you're excited to wake up to. Along the way, we hear about Ava and Raneem's friendship (including a wild pasta-making night gone wrong in Florence), and what listeners can expect from the show — including inspiring interviews, practical advice, giveaways (like a trip to Hawaii!), and more.


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]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:18:48 +0000 https://podcast.ausha.co/stop-wasting-your-life/episode-1 Ava Heinbach false 23:21 full 1 1 1 1 In the premiere episode of Stop Wasting Your Life, host Ava Heinbach is joined by her best friend Raneem Alasmi, who flips the script and interviews Ava herself. Ava opens up about why she started this podcast — a deeply personal journey of figuring o... Ava Heinbach false