In this deeply moving episode of Love and Thundr, Camille Leblanc-Bazinet sits down with wellness expert, healer, and former elite athlete Heidi Fearon Barker to explore the journey of becoming...
In this deeply moving episode of Love and Thundr, Camille Leblanc-Bazinet sits down with wellness expert, healer, and former elite athlete Heidi Fearon Barker to explore the journey of becoming — not by achieving more, but by coming home to yourself.
What starts as a reflection on athletic identity evolves into a vulnerable, wisdom-packed conversation on healing childhood wounds, embracing discomfort, redefining mental toughness, and reclaiming worth without external validation.
Both Camille and Heidi open up about the deeply ingrained belief so many women carry: “I’m not enough.” Whether it showed up in Camille’s relentless pursuit of CrossFit glory or Heidi’s own battles with chasing achievement, they describe how this story quietly fuels overtraining, body obsession, and the addiction to discomfort.
Together, they ask the powerful question: Is your drive coming from love or punishment?
The old narrative says toughness means pushing through no matter what. But Camille challenges that. True toughness, she says, is sitting with your emotions instead of numbing with another workout. Heidi agrees — growth begins not in ignoring your feelings, but in honoring them.
They introduce the concept of “embodied athletes” — those who train with awareness, emotional presence, and deep respect for their body’s signals.
Camille shares how music and nonlinear movement helped her reconnect with her body after trauma — including the NICU journey with her daughter. Heidi adds the science of somatic healing: trauma must be moved through the body, not just thought about.
They discuss dancing, journaling, Kirtan, and even the power of sound and vibration as tools to “shake the trauma out” and reclaim safety in your body.
One of the most relatable moments in the episode is the honest discussion about receiving. Both Camille and Heidi talk about how hard it can be — especially for women raised to equate value with independence — to ask for help or accept support without guilt.
But they remind us: letting others help isn’t weakness. It’s connection.
As the conversation turns to navigating perimenopause, Camille and Heidi offer encouragement and honesty. This season of life requires new levels of self-grace, nervous system care, and compassion. The goal isn’t to go back in time — it’s to become more rooted, more embodied, and more at peace with who we are now.
At its core, this episode is a radical invitation: stop chasing “enoughness.” Start listening to your body. Share your story, even if it feels small. You never know who you’ll help — or how much freedom you’ll find in the process.
📺 Watch the full episode below
🎙️ Love and Thunder Podcast with Camille Leblanc-Bazinet
https://youtu.be/-yqX3BlSqfI
🎧 Guest: Heidi Fearon Barker
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