Beyond the Weight with Henny and Sandy
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
Welcome to Beyond the Weight with Henny & Sandy! We're looking forward to talking about health and wellness as well as our journeys with food, activity, and mindset shifts.
Episodes
- Beyond the Weight Episode 3.4: Lots to Talk About
Today we get off to a raucous chat about all the wonderfully fun and funny things there are to watch on TV these days. Don’t worry - we do get serious too. Finally, we discuss the stigma related to GLP-1s and some cool new information we j…
- Beyond the Weight Episode 3.3: Taking Care of Us
Today we’re back on track with sharing some interesting things we’ve been reading and watching. We’re talking all about ways we can care better for ourselves and our world. We also get into the weeds on bedding and towels (it’s riveting, w…
- Beyond the Weight Episode 3.2: I Resent That!
Today we’re sending some love to all of our WW buddies - whether we sat beside you in a workshop years ago, text back and forth from time to time, or continue to see you on a regular basis - we are so grateful for your friendship. We’re la…
- Beyond the Weight Episode 3.1: We’re Back!
Well . . . we’re back! After a hiatus of almost one year, we felt like it was time to get reacquainted and reconnected with you all! We’re hoping you’ll join us again as we continue to navigate our own health and wellness journeys. Show No…
- Beyond the Weight 2.48: Thank You and Good-Night!
The podcast series Beyond the Weight ends with episode 2.48, 'Thank You and Good-Night!'. Henny and Sandy express gratitude to their listeners for their engagement and encouragement throughout the podcast's run, and bid farewell to podcast…
- Beyond the Weight 2.47: What Do You Want To Know?
This week’s question was so open-ended that we weren’t sure where it was going to take us. It ended up bringing us a delightful conversation about countries we’d love to visit and cities in which we’re currently living. What do you still w…
- Beyond the Weight 2.46: Age is Just a Number
This week’s question was a fun and easy one! We both feel so fortunate to have built the friendship that we share today, and it was fun to talk about it a bit! If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, googl…
- Beyond the Weight 2.45: Weighing In
Join us as we chat about our decided effort to recommit to making healthy choices, building healthy habits, and removing those unhelpful behaviours that have been creeping back into our lives. We also discuss a recent headline in the Globe…
- Beyond the Weight 2.44: But You Need ID!
This week’s question seemed pretty quick and easy at first, but then we both got ourselves second-guessing a bit! (Well, Henny was more unsure than Sandy, to be honest.) And at the end of the day, we think we both answered incorrectly! Who…
- Beyond the Weight 2.43: No Regrets
This week’s question brought us on a few tangents, but we hope you’ll indulge us anyway! We have a good conversation about how realistic it is to “never go to bed angry” and discuss the difference between irritation, annoyance, and anger.…
- Beyond the Weight 2.42: No Laughing Matter
This week’s question gave us lots to talk about but not too much to chuckle about. We had a great conversation about jokes and comedy and when certain jokes may or may not be acceptable! What do you think? If you’re interested in seeing wh…
- Beyond the Weight 2.41: Braver Together
This week’s question was a fun one because it brought us down memory lane. We recall how we met and how we first became fast friends. We were both a bit brave by ourselves, but we’re both much braver together. If you’re interested in seein…
- Beyond the Weight 2.40: Trad-wife Life
Join us as we chat about food safety, items that can and cannot be recycled, and what it means to be living the trad-wife life. Sandy has a large event to attend, and she’s anxious about the small talk. Henny is coming to the rescue though…
- Beyond the Weight 2.39: Cry Me a River
This week’s question isn’t actually a tear-jerker! Don’t worry. We do have some good discussion about what makes us cry and how we feel about crying in front of other people. If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using c…
- Beyond the Weight 2.38: Red Cheeks
This week’s question may bring you some second-hand embarrassment as we tell some of our most humiliating (and hilarious) stories. Join us as we chuckle and cringe at some of our past experiences. If you’re interested in seeing where the q…
- Beyond the Weight 2.37: Surprise! I like you!
This week’s question was surprisingly easy to answer and gave us both a nice surprise. Think about the people in your life who you admire. Is the thing you admire about them something they would expect? If you’re interested in seeing where…
- Beyond the Weight 2.36: It’s Called Balance
Join us as we chat about our favourite kitchen gadgets, our favourite meals to cook at home, and our favourite dishes to order at a restaurant. We also discuss the importance of research concerning women’s health and the necessity of repro…
- Beyond the Weight 2.35: Promise We Won’t Laugh
This week’s question gave us some good food for thought. We have a good giggle about a paddle-boarding adventure we went on together years ago. We have some serious chat too. Don’t worry! If you’re interested in seeing where the questions…
- Beyond the Weight 2.34: Join Us
This week’s question is a pretty straightforward one, but we were unsure as to whether or not we’d have good answers. Don’t worry! We both thought of something! Let us know if you’d be interested in being our plus ones for either of our re…
- Beyond the Weight 2.33: Funnier Than We Look
This week’s question sounds a bit clunky, but it turned out to be fun and easy to answer! In fact, the trickiest part of the question ended up being deciding on which 3 things we would pick. What would you say is true about both of us? If…
- Beyond the Weight 2.32: Speak Up
Join us as we chat about our new understanding of what it means to be defiant. When can defiance be advantageous to us, and how do we practice it? Henny wore her PJs to the store the other day, and Sandy refused a service based on a poor G…
- Beyond the Weight 2.31: Loving Ourselves
This week’s question brought us everything: clichés, revelations, laughter, and tears. The question had us thinking about past decisions, about our current lives, about our times abroad, about aging, and about - you guessed it - weight. If…
- Beyond the Weight 2.30: It’s All in the Family
This week’s question had us strolling down memory lane for a bit. We think it’s always interesting to hear about other people’s experiences within their families and familial relationships. We hope you like hearing a bit about ours! If you…
- Beyond the Weight 2.29: What I Like About You
This week’s question might be the best one yet. We had so much fun identifying the very best of each other. It was tough to pick only five words! We did stick to 5 words each, but we ran over time a bit. Hope you don’t mind! If you’re inte…
- Beyond the Weight 2.28: Coming in Hot for 2025!
Join us as we chat about a bunch of different customer services experiences we had over the holiday season. Henny watched a few different shoes this past week, and we get into a long conversation about naked bodies. A bit of a weird way to…
- Beyond the Weight 2.27: To You, With Love
This week’s question had us feeling all warm and tingly. We love love, and we loved chatting about how we show love to the people in our lives who are most important to us. If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using com…
- Beyond the Weight 2.26: Communication is Key
This week’s question isn’t a repeat, but it does seem a bit similar to a question we had a few weeks ago. However, we have a completely new and interesting conversation about it. Can your romantic partner be your best friend? If you’re int…
- Beyond the Weight 2.25: Ch-ch-changes!
This week’s question got us thinking about change. Change is hard. Change is necessary. Change is ongoing and continuous. And usually, change is good. All that being said, we don't anticipate changes for us in the near future! If you’re in…
- Beyond the Weight 2.24: That Was the Worst!
This week’s question could have gone to the deep dark depths of despair, but somehow it brought us some laughter too. Wishing you all some light and love even when things are tough. If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re…
- Beyond the Weight 2.23: It’s Precarious!
Join us as we chat about Henny’s latest tea obsession and Sandy’s ongoing kitchen wizardry. We also discuss a variety of ways we can make food prep work a bit better for us. Finally, we chat about group behaviour, social phenomena, and how…
- Beyond the Weight 2.22: Won’t Forget That
This week’s question was uplifting for both of us. We had surprisingly similar answers too. If you want to put a smile on your face, you really have to answer this question! If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using co…
- Beyond the Weight 2.21: You’ve Got A Friend In Me
This week’s question got us a bit emotional and then it got us a bit silly. Would you expect anything else from the two of us? If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
- Beyond the Weight 2.20: What Have You Done?
This week’s question was great food for thought! We got to thinking about what it actually means to have accomplished something and whether or not our “great” accomplishments have to be big things. If you’re interested in seeing where the…
- Beyond the Weight 2.19: It Was (Not) So Good!
Join us as we chat about so many of our favourite things: food, kitchen gadgets, people who comment on our weight, and the joys of being women. Just kidding . . . those aren’t all our favourite things, but we DO talk about them all this we…
- Beyond the Weight 2.18: Getting It Done
This week’s question was super fun, and we learned some new things about each other too. Why is it that we put things off when we really want them? If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Ar…
- Beyond the Weight 2.17: Don’t Call Miss Cleo
This week’s question was tricky because we both had an answer that we weren’t too thrilled about having. Come along with us this week as we discuss our mortality . . . yeah . . . it’s a bit deep. If you’re interested in seeing where the qu…
- Beyond the Weight 2.16: Add That to My List!
This week’s question was an easy one for us. There are lots of things we’d like to be able to do. Some of which we could do if we put our minds to it, and others . . . are probably not available to us. Too bad! If you’re interested in seei…
- Beyond the Weight 2.15: Introduce Yourself!
This week’s question was a fun one, and we even learned some new things about each other! We get to thinking about how we identify ourselves . . . is it by our accomplishments, our careers, our families, our hobbies, or something else? If…
- Beyond the Weight 2.14: Keep Your Friends Close
Join us as we chat a bit more about navigating friendships as adults with busy lives. We discuss how valuable different people are to us for different reasons and why we need a variety of friends and friend-like people to keep us fulfilled…
- Beyond the Weight 2.13: You Sassy Thing!
This week’s question was nothing we haven’t talked about before, but you know us . . . we still had plenty to say! We often reminisce about our childhoods, and we’re both pretty fortunate to have had pretty good ones. If you’re interested…
- Beyond the Weight 2.12: Not Just Some Pretty Faces
This week’s question was an easy one for us both to answer. We’re both very fortunate to be living fairly happy and healthy lives right now. We wish you all the same in the days and weeks to come! If you’re interested in seeing where the q…
- Beyond the Weight 2.11: Same Same!
This week’s question had us reminiscing and laughing about all the ways we look the same, act similarly, and are guaranteed to have crossed paths years and years ago. If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from…
- Beyond the Weight 2.10: Communication is Key
Join us as we chat about how much easier and less stressful life would be if we all got just a little bit better at communicating. Think about all the times we fret about what is going to be served at a dinner party we’re attending. Or all…
- Beyond the Weight 2.9: Secret Hunches
This week’s question got us thinking about some scary things, some peaceful things, and some responsible things. Sometimes the things that are the toughest to talk about are also the most important. If you’re interested in seeing where the…
- Beyond the Weight 2.8: Long Live Us!
This week’s question is a “would you rather” that is impossible to answer. How could you possibly choose between a young body and a young mind?! We want both . . . does that make us greedy? If you’re interested in seeing where the question…
- Beyond the Weight 2.7: La la la-la la!
This week’s question had us both singing a tune. We think it would be weird if someone didn’t sing to themselves on a regular basis, don’t you?! If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’…
- Beyond the Weight 2.6: Reality Check
Join us as we chat about managing our expectations when we are embarking on experiences that we have been through before. Should we expect things to always go exactly the way we remember? How do we leave room for things to be a bit differe…
- Beyond the Weight 2.5: Perfection!
This week’s question was an easy one for us, and our answers should come as no surprise to anyone! Once you listen, you’ll have to let us know whose day you’d like to join. ;) If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using…
- Beyond the Weight 2.4: Rehearsing Convos
This week’s question was one to which we already knew each other’s answers; however, it still sparked a great convo about why we may or may not practice the things we say ahead of time. If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we…
- Beyond the Weight 2.3: Fame is the Name of the Game
This week’s question was an easy one for both of us! What do you think? If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.