Heidi Jennings - Author

14/03/2026

Highlights so far …almond croissants on Burleigh Beach, pool time, twisted chips at Coolangatta beach, Teppinyaki for a team dinner, a visit to the fish market, delicious food at every turn, conferencing at home, sunrise at Burleigh, crashing Nat’s PT sessions, Topgolf, lunch at Elephant Rock, an awesome party for local authors, jumping in the pool fully clothed, fish n chips near Tweed Heads, shopping at Pacific Fair, sunset dinner at Rainbow Bay, visits to Miami Marketta street food, Carrara and Surfers Paradise markets.

Tomorrow we say goodbye to teams Brisbane and Melbourne while team NZ and Philippines stay a few more days to crew at seminars in Brisbane and Gold Coast!

09/03/2026

We are having an incredible time on the Gold Coast. Markets, beach time, dinners out, pool time, chill time, bonding time and now we move into 4 days of conference time.

By the way, if you have a book lurking inside, this book is a great place to start. Natasa has written about 14 books now and this was one of her first. It covers everything you need to know about becoming a first time author and what to expect.

It’s such a privilege to be part of this amazing team.

05/03/2026

Off on a wee adventure today! I am flying to the Gold Coast to spend some time with the Ultimate 48 Hour Author team. We will spend 4 days doing fun stuff, 4 days at conference followed by a party for authors local to the Gold Coast, then I hang around for a bit longer to help run a seminar in Brisbane. I am away for 12 days - the longest I have ever left my kids but at 15 and 13 I’m sure they’ll be grateful for a reprieve from their bossy mother! The temps look Heidi-friendly (high 20s) although there is a bit of rain forecast in the first few days. I am looking forward to exploring the Burleigh area as it’s somewhere I haven’t spent much time. ☀️🌞😎

21/02/2026

My big brother Mark turned 60 this week. Our birthdays are exactly a week apart and I’m 12 years behind so I guess that makes me about 34 ! 🤪🎉💃

02/02/2026

A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS!

Today was my first day in my new part-time role with the Ultimate 48 Hour Author.

Five years ago, with the help of this incredible team, I embarked on my own journey to fulfil my dream of becoming an author. Gone are the days where you have to write a manuscript that knocks the socks off a big-wig publishing company in order to get published. You can simply get writing your book, your way, and, with the help of experts who know the ins and outs of chapter formation, editing, layout, printing and numerous other essential details, you can experience the amazing feeling of holding your own book in your hands.

Not only is the business run like a well-oiled machine, helping hundreds of authors fulfil their own dreams, but its founder and CEO, Natasa, has become a friend and mentor to me. A few years ago, after learning so much just from witnessing how she operated in her professional life, I asked her to mentor Steve and I in our business, to which she agreed!

So now it feels quite surreal to be part of the team. My role covers everything from learning the backend of how the business runs, to supporting and mentoring authors, running workshops and coaching calls, and as right-hand support to the CEO.

Because it’s part time and remote, it will fit seamlessly around our health coaching business, which continues to operate as normal.

So many people want to write a book but few will actually do it. Yes, it’s a lot of work, but the rewards are priceless. So if you’ve got a book in you or a story to be told, I might just be able to hook you up with the best team ever to help turn a dream into a reality!

Who out there has written a book, or who would like to? And what’s holding you back?

Heidi
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11/01/2026

BOOK UPDATE!

Book 4 is officially underway. Yep, the second in the Midlife Rebellion: 100 Ways Series, and writing it is its usual chaotic and fun process. I’ve taken my own advice and thrown all rules out the window.

Writing a book can be a messy business. Imposter syndrome shows up and sometimes you wonder why you even signed up for this madness. I’ve found a trick to keep me motivated though: getting the cover designed early. Nothing like seeing your future bestseller in all its glory 🤪

This year, with extra commitments piling up, I’ve had to get serious. Winging it and squeezing in writing between life’s other nonsense is not a recipe for success. I’ve had to carve out weekly, non-negotiable diary slots.

This book is punchy, no BS and straight to the point. If you enjoyed the first book in the series - Wake the Hell Up - this one delivers even more rebellious goodness, rogue advice and borderline illegal productivity hacks.

I plan to publish in the next 6 months-ish. I’ll keep you posted on that. In the meantime, if you need a friendly yet firm nudge to get your 2026 started on rhe right foot, grab yourself a copy of Wake the Hell Up here:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Wake-Hell-Up-Sleepwalking-Through/dp/B0FV3SQ8NT/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1URWPKK39Z6KJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YFKVWHKTnT3bdxNynmW9KcEuDR6ERcVBhL1JgEo__o0Kgx3BXJnOYymDKysr-NHrwj7jujHJrTdcTg4QttlIYLVMN9Lp5p_UC5aKFsrtiGB0f53Ya6EVkL6W2-Qt3gOOAQroSlWClIteL-csc46g5uyX0eW0vNDa7O6rP1lOFdzb9yKmuFGWSma28spZVYtJyN1dSlCy1DAlP2q6tRtwBw.Noxj822GrhUE5um3yUVlbYD8XS35ahEzE8TbSLoA2kQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=heidi+jennings&qid=1768172428&sprefix=heidi+jennings%2Caps%2C316&sr=8-3

05/01/2026

It was a pleasure to be interviewed by Charmaine Marinkovich for The Art of Self podcast! We covered everything health, values, confidence and building our best lives. Thanks for a great discussion Char!

Here’s the link to Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1GXlbLYIzj9x8oI1Y8p9hX?si=UMAd5he1QpeIw50ulEDj2g&t=1

The Art of Self Podcast · Episode

28/12/2025

22/12/2025

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO START – MY TOP TIPS FOR FEELING FABULOUS IN 2026!

(Putting on my health coaching hat for a moment!)

We are on the downhill slide to a new year! A brand new, fresh canvas, just waiting for you to colour in.

A new year is the perfect time to start investing in your most precious, valuable asset – your health. Yes, the boat, holiday home and brand-new pair of shoes that will surely change your life are cool too, but it’s all pointless if you don’t have the energy and vitality to enjoy them.

So many people think there’s an expiration date on being healthy, strong, and brimming with energy, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The moment you decide to show up for yourself is the moment things begin to change. It doesn’t matter how old you are, what yesterday looked like, or how many times you’ve ‘started over’.

What matters is that you’re willing to begin again.

Being healthy isn’t about chasing perfection or comparing yourself to anyone else. It’s about making choices that support your energy, your mindset and your future. It’s about discovering just how capable you are when you give yourself permission to grow. Health isn’t just physical – it’s built through consistency, patience and self-respect.

You don’t need to do everything at once. Small steps add up. One workout, one walk, one nourishing meal, one positive choice at a time. Those choices compound, and before you know if, you’re standing stronger – inside and out.

And to get you started for a brand-new year on the right foot, here are my top tips for getting your health and vitality on the right track:

💥 Stop looking for fads, quick fixes and trendy diets as the magic bullet. There is no magic bullet. Long term health and wellness take commitment, discipline and consistency.

💥 Take a sensible and sustainable approach to your health and understand that wellness means getting a few essential puzzle pieces in place – namely nutrition, sleep, gut health, exercise, and addressing the root cause of stress.

💥 Resist taking advice from well-meaning friends and family who may have an approach that ‘works’ for them but may be entirely unsuitable for you.

💥 Choose your hard. Pain is hard. Illness is hard. Discipline and consistency are hard. Choose your hard.

💥 Understand that your body is not faulty, is not attacking itself, and is not at the mercy of your genes. Lifestyle factors account for 95% of poor health.

💥 Accept that good health is a lifelong journey. It requires showing up for yourself every day. It cannot be achieved in 2 weeks or 12 weeks or even 12 months, then forgotten about as you go back to your old habits.

💥 Get rid of mindset traps around rigidity and going in 100%. For health to be sustainable, you must have a good balance. That means being able to relax, let your hair down and enjoy your favourite treats from time to time.

💥 Trust that your body is very intelligent and knows how to be well. It just needs the right tools and support to help it repair, recover and thrive.

💥 Everybody has free will to choose their own path. If you’re not happy with the path you’re on, you need to do something completely different than what you’re doing now. Nothing changes if nothing changes.

💥 Decide. That’s it. Decide that you’re going to take your health seriously and commit to doing the work necessary to be and feel the best you can be. 80% of your results are in your head, the rest is just following through with the required steps.

This stuff is exactly what we specialise in. Helping real people build sustainable habits, lasting strength and confidence that carries into every part of life. You don’t have to do this alone. Let us support you, guide you and help you create a plan that actually works for you.

If you’re ready, willing and committed, drop us a message and let’s have a chat about how we can make 2026 your strongest, healthiest and best year yet!

And if you need some extra encouragement, check out our Google reviews here to see what kind of results our clients achieve!

www.tinyurl.com/JenningsReviews

Heidi xx

20/12/2025

Tonight we went out for dinner with Steve’s regular boot camp crew to celebrate another great year! Many years ago, Steve ran multiple classes every week in Tauranga, Katikati and Waihi. It’s actually how we first met at the begining of 2007! Now it’s down to just three - at 6am every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

10/12/2025

EXCITING NEWS!!!

Over the past few years, Steve and I have built Jennings Holistic Health Coaching into Australasia's most Google-reviewed holistic health coaching business. We work with over 100 clients every year, where we help them understand what is causing their symptoms, and how to resolve them in a way that is sensible and sustainable.

In 2026 and beyond, that will continue. We both love what we do. I love working with my clients and see them completely transform their health and wellbeing.

I also love being an author, and I am fortunate to have been able to combine authorship with my coaching role. Writing and publishing books has been a life-changing experience for me without a doubt, and I plan to continue!

This is why I am delighted to have been offered a role with the Ultimate 48 Hour Author - the Australian publishing company I worked with for my first two books. My official title is "Author and Business Support Coordinator". The role is part time, remote, and will fit beautifully around my existing coaching work.

I will be learning many aspects of the publishing business and over time will be moving into a more strategic and business development role, supporting the CEO. Most importantly, I will be helping other authors bring their stories to life and release them into the world!

To say I am excited is an understatement. When I first worked with the Ultimate 48 Hour Author nearly five years ago, I just knew I would absolutely love to be part of their team. To have now been offered this role is incredible to me.

From a health coaching perspective, nothing changes. It will be business as usual. But I am so fortunate and grateful to have this opportunity to be part of an amazing company and to add another string to my bow.

P.S. this photo is of me and Natasa, the founder and CEO of the Ultimate 48 Hour Author. It was taken in Surfers Paradise, 2022, when we first met in person.

06/12/2025

Have I told you about my unpaid job that takes up a significant amount of my time? No?

Well, all you parents to teens out there will relate, I’m sure. Taxi Driver Extraordinaire.

Today I have four trips to the Mount and back lined up. Dropping daughter at work, taking my son to try out the new frozen yoghurt place, picking up daughter at the end of the day, then straight back out to line dancing. Don’t get me started on the trips that revolve around “oooh the surf is great today mum, can you drop me off?” 🤪🏄‍♀️

I’m not complaining (although i could about the cost of petrol!). I think we are so lucky to live where we do and I love seeing my kids busy and doing what they enjoy.

Hope you are all enjoying the start of a beautiful summer!