Wednesday 5am & 5pmET

Her Health Compass with Yonni Wattenmaker & Heather Ouida

The Podcast and Trusted Guide for Navigating Cancer and Thriving After

Cohosts Yonni Wattenmaker, certified health coach and former Executive Director of Breast Cancer Alliance, and Heather Ouida, recent breast cancer survivor and accomplished entrepreneur, welcome you into their radio home. In addition to sharing their collective wisdom, they will be bolstered by conversations with world-class physicians and inspiring women with personal stories from which others can learn. As the saying goes,“a warrior never fights alone,” and with Her Health Compass, you don’t have to!

So, grab your favorite cup of coffee or matcha, find a comfortable chair, and tune in for your girlfriend’s guide to actionable advice, heartfelt stories, and relatable insights to help you feel informed, supported, and empowered.

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Broadcasts Weekly Wednesday 5am & 5pmET

Yonni & Heather’s Girlfriend’s Guide to Actionable Advice

Wednesday 5am/5pmET 

Why the Nervous System holds a Key to Lasting Transformation~ Somatic Wellness practice founded by Mia Gyesky

In this episode of Her Health Compass, we explore somatic healing, why the nervous system holds a key to lasting transformation, and how breathwork can become one of the most powerful tools you never knew you had. We also talk about grief, life transitions, and what it really means to heal – or at least to begin.

Feather & Fern is an evidence-informed somatic wellness practice founded by Mia Gyesky, dedicated to helping people reconnect with themselves through the wisdom of the body. By blending nervous system education, breathwork, mindfulness, creative expression, and embodied practices, Mia creates experiences that help people move beyond simply understanding their stories to truly transforming how they feel and live.

Drawing on both science and soul, her work supports individuals in regulating their nervous systems, healing from grief, trauma, stress, and life transitions, and rediscovering their authentic voice. Whether working with adults, children, schools, or organizations, Mia’s approach is grounded, compassionate, and deeply experiential—creating the safety needed for lasting change.

At the heart of Feather & Fern is a simple belief: healing isn’t about becoming someone new; it’s about remembering who you’ve always been.

Bio:
Feather & Fern is an evidence-informed somatic wellness practice founded by Mia Gyesky, dedicated to helping people reconnect with themselves through the wisdom of the body. By blending nervous system education, breathwork, mindfulness, creative expression, and embodied practices, Mia creates experiences that help people move beyond simply understanding their stories to truly transforming how they feel and live.

Drawing on both science and soul, her work supports individuals in regulating their nervous systems, healing from grief, trauma, stress, and life transitions, and rediscovering their authentic voice. Whether working with adults, children, schools, or organizations, Mia’s approach is grounded, compassionate, and deeply experiential—creating the safety needed for lasting change.

At the heart of Feather & Fern is a simple belief: healing isn’t about becoming someone new; it’s about remembering who you’ve always been.

SPECIAL SHOW in REMEMBERANCE 9-11 25th ANNIVERSARY

Life, Loss and Legacy: 25 Years After September 11th

In this special episode of Her Health Compass, we reflect on September 11th through a deeply personal story, but with a broader purpose: to explore what grief, trauma, resilience, caregiving, memory and legacy can teach all of us.

HHC’s co-host  Heather, shares her family’s experience of that day and the 25 years that followed, including the loss of her brother-in-law Todd Ouida, the survival of her father-in-law Herb, the devastating losses within the Cantor Fitzgerald community where her husband and brother-in-law worked, and the ways those experiences continued to shape family life long after the world moved on.

The conversation reaches beyond September 11 itself to the questions at the heart of Her Health Compass: How do we live alongside grief? How do we support someone through pain we cannot fix? What does survivor’s guilt look like? How do we carry people forward without being defined only by losing them? And how can loss, over time, become connected to purpose, service and legacy?

It is a conversation about remembering, showing up, living fully, and ultimately making the time we are given count.
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Bio: Heather Ouida

Breast Cancer Warrior & Survivor.
Co-founder of thegameHERs & Mommybites.

Heather Ouida is a breast cancer survivor, passionate advocate, and seasoned entrepreneur dedicated to creating supportive communities that inspiring change. Her personal journey through a 2024 diagnosis and recovery drives her commitment to raising awareness about early detection, comprehensive care, and empowering others navigating similar challenges.

In addition to her advocacy work, Heather is a serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in the community building, marketing, and product development. She was the co-founder and CEO of thegameHERs, a platform devoted to empowering women gamers and fostering inclusivity in the gaming world. Heather also co-founded Mommybites, a thriving community for new and expectant moms, which she sold to a Manhattan media company in 2016. Most recently Heather extended her professional expertise to luxury travel and lifestyle services, where she serves as a Senior Consultant at KAX Lifestyle, a bespoke travel advisory.

Whether advocating for breast cancer patients, fostering community and inclusivity for women, or redefining lifestyle experiences, Heather Ouida’s work is united by her dedication to empowerment, connection, and innovation.