Heart Wide Open Wellness Podcast
Welcome to the Heart Open Wide Wellness Podcast! A space where we explore how to keep our hearts and souls open to growth, healing, and new opportunities—even when life’s challenges make it tempting to shut down.
I’m Hannah Zackney—therapist, yogi, life coach, and creator of Heart Wide Open Wellness, a hub for transformative programs, retreats, and community support.
Each episode, we dive into powerful conversations with inspiring guests from diverse backgrounds—healers, thought leaders, wellness experts, and everyday people who have embraced joy, health, and abundance unapologetically.
Join us as we uncover insights, tools, and personal stories to help you cultivate resilience, embrace change, and live with an open heart.
Let’s journey together!
Episodes
36 episodes
Episode 35: Simplicity, Wellness & Living with an Open Heart featuring Alice Nicolai
In this episode of the Heart Wide Open Wellness Podcast, Hannah sits down with Alice Nicolai — a registered dietitian, Bikram yoga teacher, and wellness advocate — to explore how simple shifts can transform the way we live, age, and connect wit...
34. Floating Into Wellness with Gaby Valencia
Welcome to another episode of the Heart Wide Open Wellness Podcast with host Hannah Zackney, LMFT, international retreat leader, and curious human. In this episode, Hannah sits down with Gaby Valencia, owner of Cloud9 Float Spa in Folsom, CA.
33. Trusting Intuition & Beginning Again with Mandy Nowotenski
Welcome back to the Heart Wide Open Wellness Podcast! In this episode, host Hannah Zackney, LMFT sits down with Mandy Nowotenski — yoga instructor, head of nutrition coaching at Cornerstone Wellness MD, and single mother of two.From her ear...
32. Embracing Healing Through Intentional Living with Ashley Hawkins
In this heartfelt episode, host Hannah welcomes her dear friend Ashley Hawkins — a vibrant soul devoted to intentional living, healing, and personal growth. From a hilarious story of how they first met to a rich conversation about love, self-in...
31. Finding Balance and Self-Compassion: A Conversation with Rachel Hills
In Episode 32 of the Heart Wide Open Wellness Podcast, host Hannah Zackney sits down with special guest Rachel Hills, a dedicated mother, and advocate for self-care helping women stop hating their bodies and finally feel at home...
30. Choosing Joy as a Lifestyle with Heart Wide Open: A Journey with Daylin Boyd ✨
We’re celebrating fresh starts and meaningful connection in our brand new podcast space! In this episode, Hannah sits down with Associate Marriage & Family Therapist and collaborator Daylin Boyd to reflect on a year and a half of co-creatin...
29. Rooted in Community: Gardening, Growth & Giving Back with Michelle Kwek
In this heartfelt episode of the Heart Wide Open Wellness Podcast, host Hannah Zackney welcomes Michelle Kwek, the Garden Coordinator at Twin Lakes Food Bank. Together, they explore the deep connection they’ve formed through years of working in...
28. Heart Wide Open: Connecting Through Community and Music with Randi Moody
Episode 28: Heart Wide Open: Connecting Through Community and Music with Randi Moody In this episode of the Heart Wide Open Wellness podcast, we’re joined by the vibrant and soulful Randi Moody—a heart-led event organizer known for cultivating ...
27. Signs from Beyond: A Journey Through Grief, Awakening & Synchronicity w/ Becky Bradley
In one of the most profound and heart-opening episodes of the Heart Wide Open Wellness Podcast, host Hannah Zackney sits down with Becky Bradley—a spiritual teacher, intuitive guide, and founder of the Keira Bradley Foundation—to talk about lov...
26. Exploring Depth and Insight in Wellness with Tyler Sandos
Welcome to the Heart Wide Open Wellness Podcast—a space where we explore therapy, somatic healing, Kundalini yoga, and holistic wellness through open-hearted conversations.In this episode, Hannah sits down with Tyler Sandos, founder of ...
25. Empowering Change: Tiffany Andrews on Community Impact
Join us in this episode of the Wide Open Wellness Podcast as we welcome Tiffany Andrews, a dedicated family law attorney and community advocate. With a passion for helping others, Tiffany has played a pivotal role in bringing wounded warriors t...
24. Healing Through Connection: A Journey into Holistic Wellness with Dr. Nicole Shorrock 🌿
In this episode of the Heart Wide Open Wellness Podcast, host Hannah Zachary welcomes Dr. Nicole Shorrock, a pediatrician and functional medicine doctor with over a decade of experience treating chronic conditions. Dr. Sharrock shares her power...
23. Rethinking Breast Health — Innovation, Empowerment & the QT Scan with Danielle Farias
🎧 Podcast Description:Welcome to Heart Wide Open Wellness, where we dive into real conversations about healing, wholeness, and the power of living well—body, mind, and soul.In Episode 23, we’re joined by Daniell...
22. Friendship, Horses & Holistic Healing with Kate Kohagen
In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by the incredible Kate Kohagen—a cherished friend, wellness practitioner, and kindred spirit. Our journey began years ago on the yoga mat, and from that very first class, her uplifting presence sparked not ...
21. Faith, Healing & Transformation: Michelle Dean's Journey with Powerhouse Ministries
In this powerful and heartfelt episode of the Heart Wide Open Wellness Podcast, we welcome Michelle Dean—a resilient woman on the verge of graduating from the Powerhouse Ministries Women's Program. With raw honesty and deep courage, Michelle op...
20. Live Your Heart Wide Open Recap
🎙️ Podcast Episode 20: Living Heart Wide Open — A 19‑Episode RecapIn this special milestone episode, we look back on the first 19 conversations of the Heart Wide Open Wellness Podcast. From veterans and writers to therapists and yoga in...
19. Service, Healing, and Sacred Stories: A Conversation with Van Bogardus
In this heartfelt episode of the Heart Wide Open Wellness Podcast, we welcome the incredible Van Bogardus—Marine veteran, retired law enforcement officer, educator, and lifelong servant leader. I first met Van at the premiere of The Sacred Text...
18. Rooted In Purpose: How Salwa Kasabian Built A Legacy Of Hope
Heart Wide Open Wellness PodcastIn this heartfelt and inspiring episode, we sit down with Salwa Kasabian, founder and director of Folsom’s Hope, to talk about what it really means to live a life rooted in purpose. From the moment we con...
17. Intention, Healing & Connection: A Journey with Diana Vitantonio
Diana Vitantonio has been teaching yoga for 25 years and is the founder of Yoga Nyla. She is known for her unique combination of physical competency, storytelling, profound wisdom, and curated playlists that make for an unmatched yoga experienc...
16. Trusting The Flow With Stephanie Chandler
In this heartfelt episode of the Heart Wide Open Wellness Podcast, host Hannah Zackney sits down with the inspiring Stephanie Chandler, CEO and NonFiction Author, to talk all things creativity, intuition, and the beautiful messiness of living w...
15. Begin The "Start With One" Approach For Better Health And Community With Kathleen Klug
This podcast episode features an interview with Kathleen Klug, a 40-year veteran in the health and wellness field. The discussion covers Kathleen's background, her approach to holistic wellness and behavior change, and the key themes of her boo...
14. Stepping Outside Of Your Comfort Zone & Discovering Friendships & Community with Julia Ramirez
This podcast episode features an interview with Julia Ramirez, a dedicated "firewife" and mom who started the "Fire Moms" group to provide a community for other first responder spouses in her local area. The key points discussed include:
13. Finding Peace Amongst Alpacas with Shalon Smith
Shalon Smith is the owner of Belvoir Mine Alpacas, a ranch in Ophir, California where she raises alpacas and offers educational experiences, yoga, sound baths, and a boutique featuring alpaca products. Shalon's passion for alpacas began when sh...
12. Reversing Cognitive Decline and Building a New Healthcare Paradigm with James Maskell
In this episode, we sit down with James Maskell, a pioneer in functional and integrative medicine, to discuss his mission to transform healthcare and combat the chronic disease epidemic. From his early exposure to natural medicine to buildin...
11. Learn To Heal With Sound Healing with Lydia Samaniego
Lydia Salmon Diego is a sound healer who uses crystal bowls tuned to specific frequencies to help cleanse and balance people's chakras and energy. She believes sound healing has ancient roots and can help release stuck emotions and trauma. Lydi...
