Jul 23, 2026
You're Not Broken, You Were Just Taught to Be This Way
You thought healing had an end point. Heather Angell is here to tell you it doesn't and that's actually good news.
In this episode of Life Begins at Midlife, human dynamics coach Heather Angell joins me to talk about the patterns we inherit without ever choosing them, the "coding" we pick up as kids that shapes how we show up in our careers, our relationships, and our sense of who we are. Heather explains why understanding these patterns isn't about being broken or needing fixing, and why awareness alone isn't enough to change anything.
We talk about the difference between reacting and responding, why the wellness industry has become bigger than big pharma (and what that says about us), and why you don't have to heal every single part of yourself to live a full life. Heather also opens up about her own journey — from people-pleaser to the woman she is today and why it took her ten years to get there.
If you've ever felt like your past has decided your future, this conversation will help you see it differently.
In this episode:
- Why your patterns aren't your fault
- The difference between reacting and responding
- Why "being healed" isn't actually the goal
- How small shifts create a domino effect in your life
- Why you don't have to fix everything to move forward
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