H.E.R. Hotline

Honest. Empowering. Real talk. H.E.R. Hotline is Fernwood’s newest weekly women's podcast where we candidly explore the usually awkward, occasionally funny and often exciting slices of life. Hosted by Health & Fitness Expert Heather Jenkinson, this is the go-to for all your questions and advice on women's health, fitness, relationships, sex, life … and everything in between.
In snackable 15-minute episodes, H.E.R. Hotline dives headfirst into womanhood while empowering women to speak their truth with confidence, regardless of topic or taboo.

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Episodes

The Endometriosis and Fibromyalgia Rollercoaster

Women are faced with unique health challenges on the reg that can affect so many aspects of our lives – from reproductive and sexual health to general health, there’s a lot that can be going on under the surface that we may not even know about. Michelle Gissara understands this better than most, and the H.E.R. Hotline was honoured to have her join us to discuss her lived experience with endometriosis and fibromyalgia. These two conditions unfortunately go hand-in-hand with each other, so be sure...

Aug 30, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 6

The Art of Women's Bodybuilding

Passion. Discipline. Persistence. What do these traits all have in common? Bodybuilding! Women's bodybuilder and all-round babe, Julia joins the H.E.R. Hotline to discuss natural bodybuilding, the heights some people reach to get there and her very own bodybuilding journey. Tune in now for a fascinating look at the incredible paths bodybuilders tread with Julia and our host, Heather Jenkinson. They talk all things strength, safely meeting competition goals and their own experience in the bodybui...

Aug 30, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Body Love with Lillian

Lilian Lee loves her body exactly as it is, but it wasn’t always that way. Join H.E.R. Hotline, our host, Heather Jenkinson and Lilian for some essential listening about the power of body positivity, loving yourself inside and out, and navigating the comments that often come up from others about our bodies. Together we can build each other up regardless of where we are on our self-love journey. H.E.R. Hotline is ready for you on line 1. Content warning: this episode contains discussions about me...

Aug 29, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Feminism and Changing my Name

For centuries women have been taking their husband’s last name upon marriage, but in this day and age should we still be expected to? Two soon-to-be-wed gals chat all things marriage and making the decision as to whether they want to change their last name. What would your choice be? Jump on the call now with Aimée and H.E.R. Hotline's host, Heather Jenkinson!

Apr 27, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Fitness for the Right Reasons: Part 2

H.E.R. Hotline is back for round two with Hannah Vanderheide! Dial in with our host, Heather Jenkinson and pick up where she left off with Hannah. Navigating pregnancy and parenting, careers and life in general can be tricky enough – but throw in a couple of autoimmune diseases along with battling eating disorders and commentary from the media and you've got yourself quite a journey to overcome. Tune in now for part two and the rest of Hannah's story. Content warning: this episode contains discu...

Apr 21, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Fitness for the Right Reasons – Part 1

Meet Hannah Vanderheide. Personal trainer and Pilates master trainer for 10 years, anorexia nervosa survivor, and sufferer of not one, but two autoimmune diseases – Hannah joins H.E.R. Hotline to chat fitness, training for fitness and not aesthetics, and adapting to your body’s needs. Tune in now for part one. Content warning: this episode contains discussions about mental health, and disordered eating and exercise. Listener discretion is advised.

Apr 11, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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