<![CDATA[Heart and Habit]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-nieves8Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 08 Nov 2026 11:14:16 GMTTue, 20 Oct 2026 23:22:50 GMT60Sandy NievesBalancing fitness, food, and mental wellness through life's highest peaks and deepest losses.episodicSandy Nievesheartandhabitpod@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Are We Raising People That Can't Handle The Word No?]]>Are we raising kids who can handle hearing no? Sandy explores why boundaries matter, how constant negotiation can backfire, and how parents can be kind without giving up their authority.Drawing on her own parenting experience, she makes the case that children need empathy and clear limits—and that learning to handle disappointment helps prepare them for adult relationships, work, and everyday life.A candid conversation for parents and caregivers finding the balance between compassion and consistency.

]]>b0b7be23-0281-4955-877b-0c4b9acb4ae4Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:04:50 GMT<p>Are we raising kids who can handle hearing no? Sandy explores why boundaries matter, how constant negotiation can backfire, and how parents can be kind without giving up their authority.Drawing on her own parenting experience, she makes the case that children need empathy and clear limits—and that learning to handle disappointment helps prepare them for adult relationships, work, and everyday life.A candid conversation for parents and caregivers finding the balance between compassion and consistency.</p>no01:01:2718Are We Raising People That Can't Handle The Word No?full<![CDATA[The Ones That Leave Paw Prints!!]]>What it means to love an animal so deeply that their absence changes the shape of your life.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-nieves8/episodes/The-Ones-That-Leave-Paw-Prints-e3o1h2553294f87-9837-4f41-adeb-76c592f1977cFri, 28 Aug 2026 21:55:30 GMT<p>What it means to love an animal so deeply that their absence changes the shape of your life.</p> no00:30:34The Ones That Leave Paw Prints!!full<![CDATA[Parenting Adult Children (Without Loosing My Mind)]]>Sandy shares her personal journey and challenges of parenting adult children, exploring how her role as a mother evolves as her daughters become women. She discusses the importance of support, boundaries, and letting go while maintaining a close relationship

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-nieves8/episodes/Parenting-Adult-Children-Without-Loosing-My-Mind-e3pqpdt89fa31a8-99ad-440e-9d86-a30375a59ac1Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:11:07 GMT<p>Sandy shares her personal journey and challenges of parenting adult children, exploring how her role as a mother evolves as her daughters become women. She discusses the importance of support, boundaries, and letting go while maintaining a close relationship</p> no00:28:4515Parenting Adult Children (Without Loosing My Mind)full<![CDATA[Who the Hell Am I Becoming?]]>Sandy shares her personal journey of aging, self-discovery, and embracing change, highlighting how her perspectives and habits have evolved. She discusses the importance of peace, comfort, and living authentically at any age.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-nieves8/episodes/Who-the-Hell-Am-I-Becoming-e3pqpj4541a7247-a909-40a5-90e7-ea3c412302b9Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:38:35 GMT<p>Sandy shares her personal journey of aging, self-discovery, and embracing change, highlighting how her perspectives and habits have evolved. She discusses the importance of peace, comfort, and living authentically at any age.</p> no00:47:1417Who the Hell Am I Becoming?full<![CDATA[Welcome to Heart and Habit]]>Welcome to the official trailer for Heart and Habit! In this quick intro, I share why I’m starting this podcast, my upcoming journey into graduate school to become a therapist, and how we will balance fitness, food, and mental wellness through life's highest peaks and deepest losses. Hit follow so you never miss an episode!


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-nieves8/episodes/Welcome-to-Heart-and-Habit-e3mqf8pa24e062d-bb8b-4807-be0f-59b1b5344d3dFri, 31 Jul 2026 22:12:52 GMT<p>Welcome to the official trailer for Heart and Habit! In this quick intro, I share why I’m starting this podcast, my upcoming journey into graduate school to become a therapist, and how we will balance fitness, food, and mental wellness through life's highest peaks and deepest losses. Hit follow so you never miss an episode!</p><p><br /></p> no00:00:58Welcome to Heart and Habitfull<![CDATA[Things That Annoy Me Way More Than They Should!!!!]]>Why do the smallest things bother us the MOST?

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-nieves8/episodes/Things-That-Annoy-Me-Way-More-Than-They-Should-e3pr05se0714819-f513-4b40-b663-2191bafb9fe0Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:10:37 GMT<p>Why do the smallest things bother us the MOST?</p> no00:46:0117Things That Annoy Me Way More Than They Should!!!!full<![CDATA[First Episode- Life is Messy, Beautiful and Complicated!!!]]>Welcome to the very first episode of Heart and Habit- Meet Sandy and hear why after thinking about Podcasting for years she finally decided to hit record. In this episode, Sandy shares her personal journey through grief, life transitions, and the importance of self-love and habits. She discusses how embracing life's messiness and loving oneself can lead to growth and resilience. 

She will share the core of Heart and Habit, such as, Health, Fitness, Food, Exercise, Marriage, Family, Relationships, Loss, Grief, School, Business, Parenting, Supplements, Peptides, HRT, Getting Older, Starting Over, Habits, Personal Growth...nothing if off the table!!!

She will also share what Heart and Habit means to her, what to expect from the podcast and why she hopes every conversation leaves you feeling happier, more encouraged, and more like yourself.


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-nieves8/episodes/First-Episode--Life-is-Messy--Beautiful-and-Complicated-e3nesl5db94b735-2eae-4c8d-a91d-5d189c105581Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:39:34 GMT<p>Welcome to the very first episode of Heart and Habit- Meet Sandy and hear why after thinking about Podcasting for years she finally decided to hit record. In this episode, Sandy shares her personal journey through grief, life transitions, and the importance of self-love and habits. She discusses how embracing life's messiness and loving oneself can lead to growth and resilience. </p><p>She will share the core of Heart and Habit, such as, Health, Fitness, Food, Exercise, Marriage, Family, Relationships, Loss, Grief, School, Business, Parenting, Supplements, Peptides, HRT, Getting Older, Starting Over, Habits, Personal Growth...nothing if off the table!!!</p><p>She will also share what Heart and Habit means to her, what to expect from the podcast and why she hopes every conversation leaves you feeling happier, more encouraged, and more like yourself.</p><p><br /></p> no00:23:4812First Episode- Life is Messy, Beautiful and Complicated!!!full<![CDATA[The Days Before]]>In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of his crazy new chapter of my life-going back to school at 52, starting my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and the many emotions I am feeling. Also answering the question that keeps pooping into my head...."What am I thinking?!"🤣

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-nieves8/episodes/The-Days-Before-e3nn6o7df37836f-dc0b-4756-a33c-2cfa8a4813c4Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:17:17 GMT<p>In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of his crazy new chapter of my life-going back to school at 52, starting my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and the many emotions I am feeling. Also answering the question that keeps pooping into my head...."What am I thinking?!"🤣</p> no00:33:17The Days Beforefull