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.” Connect with Dr. Randy James on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/randolph-james-1470ba150/). Visit his website at truelifemedicine.com (https://truelifemedicine.com/) Download the transcript for this episode here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DdW9zxCGP5Uv2Cws6NseNAvUAY2y-Ae0/view?usp=sharing). Click HERE to enter the Hawaii house giveaway! (https://www.stopwastingyourlifepodcast.com/giveaways) Follow us on social! Ava's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ava.heinbach/) | STYL Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourlifepodcast/followers/) Stop Wasting Your Life is produced by KK Media Co. (https://kkmediaco.com/) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-chris-majors-a862b4a). Download the transcript for this episode here (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EM71PzS_LW8BiR0T0d42JEv8BBl8z0FZ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103952295101287395016&rtpof=true&sd=true). Follow us on social! Ava's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ava.heinbach/) | STYL Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourlifepodcast/followers/) Stop Wasting Your Life is produced by KK Media Co. (https://kkmediaco.com/) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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. Hannah Socials: IG: @wholesomee.han (https://www.instagram.com/wholesomee.han/?hl=en) TikTok: @wholesome.han (https://www.tiktok.com/@wholesome.han) Download the transcript for this episode here (https://docs.google.com/document/d/14VuDur-zbLkO70mAlZv_0f-X_sfqUm7H/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103952295101287395016&rtpof=true&sd=true). Follow us on social! Ava's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ava.heinbach/) | STYL Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourlifepodcast/followers/) Stop Wasting Your Life is produced by KK Media Co. (https://kkmediaco.com/) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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. -- Download the transcript for this episode here (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1muNjH88CF-JCXclt3hvOUx0TF_Hyi-3Z/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103952295101287395016&rtpof=true&sd=true). Follow us on social! Ava's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ava.heinbach/) | STYL Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourlifepodcast/followers/) Stop Wasting Your Life is produced by KK Media Co. (https://kkmediaco.com/) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.