Ep. 299: Heidi Farina - She Ditched the Hustle Culture, Changed Her Diet & Reclaimed Her Life

In this inspiring episode, Rip sits down with Heidi Farina to hear how she went from college athlete and biotech manager, to full-time artist and plant-based advocate. After experiencing deep personal loss and burnout during the pandemic, Heidi realized something had to give. What followed was a powerful transformation rooted in health, healing, and rediscovery. Heidi opens up about her decision to embrace a whole food plant-based lifestyle, how it helped her reclaim her energy and creativity, and what it really took to step away from a life that no longer aligned with her values. She shares the emotional journey of balancing motherhood, grief, and self-care—and how she now prioritizes mental health and boundaries while pursuing a life that truly feels like her own. She discusses: The impact of family’s health history on her wellness journey The moment she knew she needed to make a major life change How switching to a whole food plant-based diet jump-started her healing Finding the courage to go “all in,” regardless of criticism and opinions of others What it takes to rebuild your identity after burnout and loss Tips for setting boundaries and creating a life of balance Why it’s never too late to start over and pursue what lights you up Episode Webpage Watch the Episode on YouTube