Stop Wasting Your Life began with a question our founder Ava Heinbach asked herself: “What am I doing with my life?” Her journey—fueled by travel, raw conversations, bold adventures, and the courage to embrace what it means to be fully human—was shaped by the people she met and the lessons that cracked her open. Now, her mission is to share those stories and voices to help others live with purpose, depth, and freedom. This podcast exists to inspire and equip listeners to create a life of int ...
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Ava Heinbach Podcasts

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Your Period Pain Isn’t Normal: Optimizing Women's Health With Functional Medicine
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51:12In 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 symp…
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Don’t Buy the Porsche: Lessons in Finances and Living Intentionally
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34:31In 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 t…
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Befriending Your Being: Hannah’s Journey of Healing and Self-Acceptance
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35:08In 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 …
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Who the Heck Is Ava and Why Does This Podcast Exist?
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23:21In 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 aw…
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