Mastering Midlife with Heidi

Have you ever felt obligated to say yes just to avoid disappointing someone? This common people pleasing dilemma can often leave us feeling overwhelmed and resentful. In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Wh…

Do you ever catch yourself asking, "what if they don't like me?" If you're a people pleaser, this question can end up running, and even ruining your life. In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What causes us…

If you've ever hesitated to ask for help, felt trapped by your commitments, or lost touch with your true self, this is your wake-up call. In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The three lessons that shattere…

After 15 years of practicing hot yoga, I’ve learned quite a few lessons that go way beyond the mat. But don’t worry, YOU don't have to know a thing about yoga or bend yourself into a pretzel to learn…

Setting boundaries is one thing, but enforcing them can sometimes leave you feeling guilty and rude. In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why we might feel like we’re being rude when setting or enforcing bo…

Have you been avoiding certain situations or conversations in order to maintain your sense of control? In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Four reasons we put limits on ourselves 
• Real life examples of thin…

Are you always trying to be everything to everyone and repeatedly make exceptions for the boundaries you’ve set? In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What leaky boundaries are and seven ways to gauge if you…

Do you find yourself apologizing too much, even for things you don’t need to be sorry for? In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The five reasons we feel the need to apologize so much
• How over-apologizing imp…

Constant feelings of guilt and selfishness can be devastating to your self-esteem, making you feel uncomfortable talking about yourself, worried about being seen as self-centered, and afraid to say n…

Do you struggle with saying no, justifying negative behavior, changing yourself to fit others' expectations, or feeling resentful when your kindness isn't reciprocated? Setting and upholding healthy …

I’m doing something a little different this week and answering a powerful question from a listener about learning how to trust our own decision-making. In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How we become tra…

Does your people pleasing behavior have you feeling like you don’t even know who you are anymore? In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why you can’t depend on others for your happiness and what problems ari…

Perfectionism is a thief of happiness, joy, feeling successful, calm, content, fulfilled, or any feeling we'd like to have. It's an exhausting behavior that often causes chronic stress and burnout. B…

Do you find it easier to keep the promises you make to others but struggle with the ones you make to yourself?  In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How breaking promises to ourselves can affect our mental …

Welcome to part two of our series diving into the harmful myths that keep us trapped in the cycle of people pleasing and self-sacrifice. Tune in as we continue debunking these myths and learning how …

The pervasive nature of people pleasing can leave us feeling stuck in roles of perfectionism and guilt, suppressing our true selves and hindering authentic connections. Let's break free from this deb…

Is procrastination holding you back from living the life you want? Tune in for a fresh perspective on this sometimes debilitating behavior and what you can do to address it.  In this episode, you’ll …

Do you find yourself trapped in a cycle of worrying about what others think? It's a common struggle that affects our confidence, self-worth, and ultimately, our decisions. But why do we care so much,…

Does the fear of judgment or rejection have you hesitating to speak your mind? Speaking our truths can be challenging, but withholding our authentic selves can lead to frustration, resentment, and hi…

Realizing that I was in a toxic relationship with a man I had married just months before opened my eyes to the devastating effects that people pleasing tendencies can have. In this episode, I’m openi…