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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!

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

March 10, 2025 • Heidi Gustafson

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, you're not alone, I've been there too. In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to differentiate between wanting to be right and wanting to be heard in your interactions.
Why speaking up is a learnable skill and how you can start building this muscle gradually.
Powerful go-to phrases you can use immediately to express yourself confidently without guilt or the need to explain.

Download a PDF of the Go-To Phrases: https://www.masteringmidlifewithheidi.com/speakup-guide

If you'd like to know more about what coaching with me looks like, please email me at Heidi@masteringmidlifewithheidi.com or schedule a Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/heidi-gustafson.

Get on my email list by downloading my FREE guide: 20 Ways To Say "No" Without Guilt: https://www.masteringmidlifewithheidi.com/join-the-community

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