Send us a Text Message. 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 to break free from their grip. In this episode, you’ll learn: 4 more myths that perpetuate people pleasing behaviors  The importance of recognizing and challenging these myths Actionable steps you can take to dispelling these unhelpful myths  If you'd like to know more about what coaching with me looks like, please email me at  Heidi@masteringmidlifewithheid ..read more

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 debilitating pattern so you can live the rest of your life in the freedom of interdependent relationships instead of the constricting codependent relationships that people pleasing inevitably creates. In this episode, you’ll learn: The ideas we’re conditioned to believe, that keep us trapped in a devastating cycle of people pleasing and guilt Harmful myths that can keep us stuck in people pleasing. S ..read more

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 learn: Common misconceptions about procrastination and what it really is The role emotions and feelings play in procrastination How you can address the underlying causes of procrastination and transform your life Join the Me First Community, where you'll learn to prioritize your needs and desires, gain confidence and a strong sense of who you are, say no without guilt and create a life that ..read more

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, and more importantly, how can we break free from this cycle? In this episode, you'll learn: The biological roots of our concern for others' opinions Practical exercises to shift your perspective on judgment and build internal trust The inspiring story of a client who discovered the true source of her fear of judgment and used it to reclaim her power Join the Me First Community, where you'll lear ..read more

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 hinder our personal growth. In this episode, I’ll share with you why many of us find it so difficult to speak our truths, the repercussions of staying silent, and the steps you can take toward reclaiming your voice, even when it feels daunting. Join the Me First Community, where you'll learn to prioritize your needs and desires, gain confidence and a strong sense of who you are, say no without guilt ..read more

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 opening up about what I discovered I was doing to attract toxic relationships in my life, the 5 steps I took to heal, and what changes I made to actually begin repelling toxic people and reclaiming my self-worth. Join the Me First Community, where you'll learn to prioritize your needs and desires, gain confidence and a strong sense of who you are, say no without guilt and create a life that feels good ..read more

Do you find yourself constantly asking "why" questions? Why did I do that? Why can't I get control of my eating? Why am I so disorganized? Then you’re definitely going to want to hear the four reasons why the “why” questions can be detrimental to your personal growth, especially for people pleasers. I’ll also share with you what you can do to shift this narrative and create positive change in your life. Giveaway Details: Enter to win a chance at a $25 Amazon gift card. I’ll draw twice, so you’ll have two chances to win. Rate & review my podcast on Apple Podcasts Take a screenshot of your ..read more

In this special anniversary episode, I'm celebrating the one-year milestone of this podcast, my 61st birthday, and the podcast's top 10% global ranking. Join the festivities as I share with you the life-changing lessons I’ve learned on my journey to becoming a recovered people-pleasing procrastinating perfectionist. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win an Amazon gift card! Read the rest of the life-changing lessons in the eBook: https://www.masteringmidlifewithheidi.com/shop/p/LLEbook Join the Me First Community, where you'll learn to prioritize your needs and desires, gain confidence and a s ..read more

People pleasers do what they can to keep others happy, but many times we don't realize that this is a way we maintain control. In today's episode, I'll be sharing what compels us to want to control so much in our lives, and how a single question helped me let go of my 17-year marriage.  Stay tuned to the very end because I'm also going to give you 5 things you can do to lessen the grip on your need to control. Join the Me First Community, where you'll learn to prioritize your needs and desires, gain confidence and a strong sense of who you are, say no without guilt and create a life that ..read more

A shocking 92% of New Year's resolutions fail every year. But, you can avoid falling into this statistic! In this episode, I’m giving you the 3 science-based reasons why it’s so difficult to make lasting changes with resolutions, and sharing the ultimate secret to create change that lasts. Tune in if you want to keep your resolutions! Join the Me First Community, where you'll learn to prioritize your needs and desires, gain confidence and a strong sense of who you are, say no without guilt and create a life that feels good in your heart, without concern about judgment from others. You'll be a ..read more