On today’s adventure of Coffee with M and J, we sit down with the incredible Heidi Gustafson — certified hypnotist, mindset coach, YouTuber, and host of the Mastering Midlife with Heidi podcast.

From divorce and getting fired, to letting go of people-pleasing and perfectionism, Heidi’s story is a powerful reminder that sometimes the “trucks” that hit us are the exact catalysts we need to build a different kind of life.

Heidi gets real about the foundation of who we become: the childhood conditioning, the pressure to “be nice,” the fear of disappointing others — and how those early lessons shaped a life of giving away her power. If you’ve ever felt stuck in people-pleasing, you’ll relate deeply to this episode.

We talk about the courage to pivot, the power of consistency, and how showing up authentically led to Heidi’s YouTube success — which in turn helped her business thrive. Her journey is proof: it's never too late to stop playing small. It's never too late to chase the dream, show up as your raw, real self, and rewrite the story.

This conversation is vulnerable, empowering, and yes, there are even a few tears.

We’re not here to live small, insignificant lives — and neither are you.

A huge thank you to Heidi for sharing her heart, her wisdom, and her beautiful energy with us (and with you).

Where you can find Heidi:

https://www.masteringmidlifewithheidi.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@MasteringMidlifeWithHeidi

IG @masteringmidlifewithheidi

Viral YouTube Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9HWjKOSg9M

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