Heather Monthie Podcast
The no-BS podcast for the over 40 crowd who wants to get strong, flexible, lean, and confident again without starving, suffering, or pretending their joints don’t make that noise. Hosted by Heather Monthie, founder of Operation FIT AF™, this show breaks down what actually works for the 40+ body: strength, mobility, metabolism, mindset, and real-life consistency. If you’ve been feeling stiff, tired, squishy, unmotivated, or betrayed by your own hormones… you’re in the right place. Expect real talk and just enough Get Your Sh*t Together energy to help you stay consistent without hating your life. Strong AF. Flexible AF. FIT AF. Hit follow and let’s get after it.
Episodes
If you’re over 40 and working hard to stay consistent with your fitness, nutrition, or wellness plan, traveling can feel like a major disruption.
Whether it’s a work trip, a vacation, or a long weekend away, it’s easy to worry about falling off track. You might do great at home — with your routines, your kitchen, and your regular grocery store — but travel can make everything feel unpredictable.
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Heather shares strategies for integrating weightlifting and yoga into a balanced weekly schedule without feeling overwhelmed. She provides specific examples of alternating days between weight training and various types of yoga to maximize efficiency and recovery. Heather also emphasizes the importance of rest days and offers insights on how to integrate both practices throughout the day. The video is designed to help th...
If you’re over 40 and ready to start strength training but don’t know where to begin, this video is for you! Join Heather as she walks you through beginner-friendly strength training movements designed to help you build muscle safely and confidently. Learn about compound movements like squats, deadlifts, shoulder presses, and lunges, all geared towards creating a strong, healthy body to carry you through mid...
Stop Preparing and Start Moving: How to Break Free from the ‘Getting Ready’ Trap
Heather addresses the common issue of feeling stuck in the ‘getting ready’ phase, where constant planning and preparation replace actual action. She explains why this feels productive but ultimately hinders progress. Heather shares insights on overcoming fear, perfectionism, and procrastination, especiall...
Operation Fit AF: 365 Days Body Transformation Challenge Explained
Heather introduces the Operation Fit AF 365 Days Body Transformation Challenge, designed for midlife individuals seeking to build strong, healthy bodies that will last into their later years. Heather shares her personal fitness transformation journey, beginning with her decision to quit smoking and culminating in her achievements in bodybuild...
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Heather’s Journey: Losing 60 Pounds at 48 and Prepping for Bodybuilding
Heather shares her inspiring journey of losing 60 pounds as a 48-year-old woman, leading up to competing in a natural bodybuilding competition. She discusses the strategies that worked for her, such as tracking food intake, weighing herself, staying active, and practicing mindfulness through yoga....
If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and barely recognized the person staring back at you, this post is for you.
Hi, I’m Heather Monthie, and I want to talk about something that’s been on my heart lately: What if you gave yourself a year?
A year to stop starting over.
A year to focus on you again.
A year to rebuild your strength, confidence, and energy from the inside out.
This idea has resonated dee...
Let’s talk Wheel Pose. In yoga, it’s one of those poses that everyone sees and thinks: “Wow, that looks amazing… but also terrifying.” And honestly? That’s kind of the point. Wheel Pose (Urdhva Dhanurasana) isn’t about bending yourself into a pretzel. It’s strength, mobility, and maybe a little mental toughness too.
I get tons of questions about Wheel Pose, so let’s break it all down. This isn’t a demo, just...
Have you ever wondered, “Is it too late to start yoga?” Maybe you’ve thought:
- I’m too old to start.
- I don’t have a background in dance, gymnastics, or sports.
- Everyone else started younger, I’ll never catch up.
If that sounds familiar, I want to share my story with you. I didn’t grow up athletic. I didn’t do ballet ...
Uses, Tips, and a Starter Kit for Your Home Practice
When you first step into a yoga class or start practicing at home, it can feel overwhelming to see all the different props blocks, straps, bolsters, wheels, blankets, cushions, bands, rings… the list goes on.
The truth is: you don’t need a single prop to practice yoga. Your body, your breath, and your focus are the essenti...
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If you’re a high-achieving, type-A, get-stuff-done kind of human… let me guess: you’re tired. But not the kind of tired a nap can fix. It’s that “my brain won’t shut off and my back is stiff from life” kind of tired.
Yeah, I see you. And no, you don’t need another productivity hack.
What you need is more yoga. Not the chanting-and-incense kind (unless you...
I want to pose a simple question that could change everything:
What if you gave yourself a year?
Not a week. Not a month. But one full year to focus on the one thing you’ve been wanting to do for yourself.
Your health, your energy, your strength, your confidence.
I asked myself this question in April 2024 when I decided it was time for a major r...
The Best Choice for Your Yoga Practice Over 40
Wondering whether to choose a cork vs foam yoga block? In this episode, I compare the Manduka cork yoga block and Gaiam foam block side by side, so you can decide which one fits your yoga style, body needs, and budget best.
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Let’s just get straight to it: If you’re wondering, “Will yoga help you lose weight?” the honest answer is… kind of.
Not in the way a bootcamp or spin class might torch calories. Not because it magically melts fat.
But for me, yoga was the catalyst that changed everything. It got me back on track when I’d lost my way, and eventually, yeah, the weight started coming off too.
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Grounded Presence & Deep Restoration: Yoga Nidra [20 min]
Ever feel like your body is exhausted, your mind won’t shut off, and your stress levels are stuck on high?
You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. You’re just overdue for real rest. Not the scrolling-on-your-phone kind, but the actual nervous-system-reset kind.
That’s where Yoga Nidra comes in.
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Focusing on small, consistent actions, Heather shares how these can lead to significant physical, mental, and emotional improvements. She discusses concepts from yoga philosophy, such as Saucha (cleanliness) and Pancha Koshas (layers of being), and how they can be integrated into daily routines to create lasting change. Heather also highlights the importance of mindful leadership, breaking free from all-or-nothing think...
We’re asking a lot from our leaders right now.
They’re navigating relentless change, managing uncertainty, making difficult decisions, and trying to keep their teams engaged in a world that never seems to slow down.
Traditional leadership development programs offer tools, strategies, and skill-building, but I believe we’ve reached a turning point. Today’s leaders don’t just need better frameworks...
Harnessing Intentional Movement for Energy and Purpose
In this episode of ‘Strong Body, Strong Mind, Balanced Life,’ Heather Monthie introduces the theme for May 2025: ‘Move with Intention.’ Heather discusses the impact of mindless actions on energy levels and emphasizes the importance of purposeful movement. Drawing from yoga philosophy, she explores concepts like brahmacharya (wise ...
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Finding Strength in Stillness | Healthy Mindset Reset Series with Heather Monthie
Welcome to the Strong Body, Strong Mind, Balance Life Podcast! In this episode, Heather Monthi...
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