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Mastering Midlife with Heidi - Podcast

Mastering Midlife with Heidi

Are you at a place in your life where you think you should have it all figured out by now? Heidi Gustafson is a Board-Certified Hypnotist and Mindset Coach who has taken all her life challenges and turned them into her superpower of creating a life that she loves… and she coaches midlife women to do the same! If you feel like you've tried everything and still don’t know where to start, you’re in the right place. From painful divorce to retirement, chronic people pleasing to crushing self doubt, Coach Heidi explores the reasons behind our actions and gives real-world solutions to living a happier, more fulfilling life. She'll teach you how to regain self trust, come to terms with the past, and allow space for your future. Midlife can be your best years yet. Stop merely surviving and get ready to thrive with Coach Heidi!

Transformation Mindset Education Society & Culture Personal Journals Self-Improvement Relationships
Update frequency
every 13 days
Average duration
20 minutes
Episodes
71
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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70. Exhausted From Always Feeling ‘Not Good Enough’? Retrain Your Inner Critic with 2 Simple Steps

70. Exhausted From Always Feeling ‘Not Good Enough’? Retrain Your Inner Critic with 2 Simple Steps

Are you your own worst enemy, bullying yourself with negative self talk? Do you feel overly self-critical despite being nice to everyone else? If your inner voice is filled with negative thoughts, yo…

00:19:06  |   Mon 25 Aug 2025
69. Don't Trust Your Gut? Why People Pleasers Struggle to Say “I Changed My Mind” | How to Start Speaking Up for Yourself

69. Don't Trust Your Gut? Why People Pleasers Struggle to Say “I Changed My Mind” | How to Start Speaking Up for Yourself

Ever said 'yes' to something and then felt guilty when you needed or wanted to change your mind -- even when it no longer felt right? This exact thing happened to me recently.

In this episode, I share…

00:12:25  |   Mon 11 Aug 2025
68. Tired of Pretending & Perfecting Just to Be Liked? 2 Steps to Stop People Pleasing & Be Yourself

68. Tired of Pretending & Perfecting Just to Be Liked? 2 Steps to Stop People Pleasing & Be Yourself

Are you afraid that if people saw the real you, they’d walk away?

If you’ve ever felt like you had to wear a mask just to be accepted, this episode is for you. I spent over 50 years shape-shifting int…

00:17:18  |   Mon 28 Jul 2025
67. People Pleasing: How to Break Free Without Guilt; 20 Things I Refuse to Feel Guilty About in Midlife

67. People Pleasing: How to Break Free Without Guilt; 20 Things I Refuse to Feel Guilty About in Midlife

Are you constantly feeling guilty for saying no, putting yourself first, or just needing a break? I used to feel that way too. Guilt whispered that I was selfish, lazy, or letting people down. So I k…

00:23:10  |   Mon 14 Jul 2025
66. Are You Subtly Trying to Prove You’re Good Enough? 15 People-Pleasing Behaviors Keeping You Stuck in Guilt & Self Doubt

66. Are You Subtly Trying to Prove You’re Good Enough? 15 People-Pleasing Behaviors Keeping You Stuck in Guilt & Self Doubt

Are you the one always trying? Always giving? Does your inner voice whisper, "No matter what - it's never enough!" So you try harder and give more. You may think you're just being helpful, easygoing,…

00:15:47  |   Mon 30 Jun 2025
65. People Pleasing Is a Trap and ‘Sorry’ Is the Bait; What to Say Instead of Apologizing

65. People Pleasing Is a Trap and ‘Sorry’ Is the Bait; What to Say Instead of Apologizing

What if saying “sorry” isn’t kindness — but self-doubt in disguise? And what if the key to less doubt and more respect is simply choosing a new way to speak? 

In this episode, I'm showing you why "sor…

00:20:48  |   Mon 16 Jun 2025
64. Why You Feel Invisible When You’re Always the Helper, Fixer, or Peacekeeper; This Disconnects You From Your Value

64. Why You Feel Invisible When You’re Always the Helper, Fixer, or Peacekeeper; This Disconnects You From Your Value

Do you show up one way with others, but feel completely different inside, maybe even the polar opposite of what others see in you? In this episode, I’m revealing what causes us to be this way and how…

00:16:32  |   Mon 02 Jun 2025
63. Love Isn’t Earned & Neither Is Your Worth or Value: How People Pleasers Mistake Approval for Love

63. Love Isn’t Earned & Neither Is Your Worth or Value: How People Pleasers Mistake Approval for Love

Do  you say yes when you REALLY wanna say no — just to avoid disappointing someone? Or say no, but then immediately feel guilty?

Yeah… the guilt? It’s not about that moment — it’s about a deeper belie…

00:14:38  |   Mon 19 May 2025
62. Why People Pleasers Overshare; Regain Your Inner Peace & Power in 4 Steps

62. Why People Pleasers Overshare; Regain Your Inner Peace & Power in 4 Steps

Do you ever walk away from a conversation thinking, “Why did I say all that?”
You’re not alone — and there’s nothing wrong with you. Oversharing is a sneaky people-pleasing habit that feels like conn…

00:15:38  |   Mon 05 May 2025
61. The Price of Being Nice: 5 Hidden Dangers of People Pleasing

61. The Price of Being Nice: 5 Hidden Dangers of People Pleasing

Have you spent your life being "nice" and putting others first, even at the cost of your own happiness and peace of mind? If the answer is yes, it's time to rethink your approach. Tune in to discover…

00:18:54  |   Mon 21 Apr 2025
60. Tired of Feeling Responsible for Everyone Else’s Happiness? 15 Habits to Stop

60. Tired of Feeling Responsible for Everyone Else’s Happiness? 15 Habits to Stop

If you're someone who bends over backwards to keep the peace, this episode is for you! Tune in to learn how you can stop carrying the emotional weight of everyone else and start breathing more freely…

00:22:19  |   Mon 07 Apr 2025
59. 7 Hard Truths About Self Worth and Acceptance I Wish I'd Learned Sooner

59. 7 Hard Truths About Self Worth and Acceptance I Wish I'd Learned Sooner

Are you trapped in the cycle of people-pleasing and losing sight of who you truly are? It took me over four decades to break free, and this episode is here to guide you on the journey of self-worth a…

00:13:36  |   Mon 24 Mar 2025
58. Why Speaking Up For Yourself Feels Hard; Gain Confidence With 10 Vital Steps

58. Why Speaking Up For Yourself Feels Hard; Gain Confidence With 10 Vital Steps

Have you ever left a conversation wishing you'd spoken up? Or found yourself over-explaining and then feeling guilty afterward? If the fear of expressing yourself has left you silent or overwhelmed, …

00:20:08  |   Mon 10 Mar 2025
57. How to Gain Confidence, Self Respect, and Acceptance: 10 Steps to Break Free of People Pleasing

57. How to Gain Confidence, Self Respect, and Acceptance: 10 Steps to Break Free of People Pleasing

What really happens when you stop people pleasing? Speaking up and setting boundaries are powerful steps, and they can also bring unexpected challenges. In this episode, you'll learn:

  • The ten key step…
00:23:48  |   Mon 24 Feb 2025
56. What Would I Tell My Younger Self? Is This People Pleasing? How Do I Handle Resentment? Your Questions Answered

56. What Would I Tell My Younger Self? Is This People Pleasing? How Do I Handle Resentment? Your Questions Answered

Breaking free from people pleasing can feel overwhelming, especially when you're not sure what to expect or how to handle the discomfort that comes with this huge change. Today, I'm answering some qu…

00:15:53  |   Mon 10 Feb 2025
55. 25 Simple Things I Did to FINALLY Accept, Love & Trust Myself in Midlife

55. 25 Simple Things I Did to FINALLY Accept, Love & Trust Myself in Midlife

It's a very special 2-year anniversary episode of the podcast! Today, I'm giving you 25 simple life changes I made to reinvent my life over the last 7 years after my toxic marriage ended and I got fi…

00:27:09  |   Mon 27 Jan 2025
54. What 62 Years Taught Me About Self Trust, Self Acceptance, and Self Worth: 10 Lessons

54. What 62 Years Taught Me About Self Trust, Self Acceptance, and Self Worth: 10 Lessons

Throughout my life, I've experienced hard lessons that pushed me to figure out self trust and taught me to finally accept myself. Changing your life starts with changing how you see yourself, and in …

00:22:03  |   Mon 13 Jan 2025
53. The LIE That’s Destroying Your Confidence, Self-Esteem, & Hurting All Your Relationships

53. The LIE That’s Destroying Your Confidence, Self-Esteem, & Hurting All Your Relationships

How often do you catch yourself changing your words or actions to avoid someone else's negative reaction? If you're familiar with this habit, it might be rooted in a pattern of people-pleasing that e…

00:15:01  |   Mon 30 Dec 2024
52. Stop These 7 People-Pleasing Behaviors for a Confident, Joy-Filled 2025

52. Stop These 7 People-Pleasing Behaviors for a Confident, Joy-Filled 2025

Do you ever find yourself saying yes when your gut is screaming no? If you struggle with people-pleasing, this habit can rob you of your time, energy, and self-worth. In this episode, you'll learn:

  • Th…
00:19:18  |   Mon 16 Dec 2024
51. 8 Secrets to Increase Your Confidence & Self Esteem & Escape the People Pleasing Cycle

51. 8 Secrets to Increase Your Confidence & Self Esteem & Escape the People Pleasing Cycle

It took me over five decades to realize that being "nice" was actually damaging my self esteem and confidence. Today, I'm revealing 8 eye-opening behaviors that were keeping me trapped in this cycle,…

00:20:28  |   Mon 02 Dec 2024
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