Ep. 299: Heidi Farina - She Ditched the Hustle Culture, Changed Her Diet & Reclaimed Her Life
Podcast: PLANTSTRONG PodcastPublished On: Thu May 01 2025
Description: In this inspiring episode, Rip sits down with Heidi Farina to hear how she went from college athlete and biotech manager, to full-time artist and plant-based advocate. After experiencing deep personal loss and burnout during the pandemic, Heidi realized something had to give. What followed was a powerful transformation rooted in health, healing, and rediscovery.Heidi opens up about her decision to embrace a whole food plant-based lifestyle, how it helped her reclaim her energy and creativity, and what it really took to step away from a life that no longer aligned with her values. She shares the emotional journey of balancing motherhood, grief, and self-care—and how she now prioritizes mental health and boundaries while pursuing a life that truly feels like her own.She discusses:The impact of family’s health history on her wellness journeyThe moment she knew she needed to make a major life changeHow switching to a whole food plant-based diet jump-started her healingFinding the courage to go “all in,” regardless of criticism and opinions of othersWhat it takes to rebuild your identity after burnout and lossTips for setting boundaries and creating a life of balanceWhy it’s never too late to start over and pursue what lights you upEpisode WebpageWatch the Episode on YouTube
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