Hi guys! Welcome to Episode 572 of the Wildly Successful Lifestyle Podcast! I’m Heidi and I’m super happy you’re here. I love that we can hang out even if it is just for a few minutes twice a week. Together, we are building something inside ourselves that makes us stronger, happier and more at peace. That inner peace is something that makes the rest of our life flow even though it’s not always perfect, we know we are going to get on the other side of it and be just fine. In fact those times when life throws you a curveball, instead of knocking you out, that inner peace allows you to see that it is actually redirecting you to where you’re meant to be. I like that thought, it’s working in your favor.
When you hear someone say thing like “Things are always working in your favor” or how about when something bad happens and you hear “There’s something good that will come from this”. How does it make you feel when you hear that? Does it sound Pollyanna to you? Does it sound like something that is nice to hear or maybe it’s true for others, but isn’t for you? I’m asking that because I say those things to myself and other people all the time because I truly believe it. The reason why I’m talking about it now is unless you’re living under a rock and good on you if you are, but if you are on social media or the internet at all, you probably saw the Astronomer CEO and his head of HR getting caught on the Coldplay Camera at their concert and instead of playing it cool they freaked out and ducked like they were hiding something. Of course the internet does what the internet does and found out who it was and low and behold they were both married just not to each other, oh and he was her boss, and now the entire world knows and it’s just a big mess. I feel for both of them and their family, who hasn’t made a mistake in their life? No-one would want their mistake to be public like that, but alas it was. So as I often do, I thought to myself “you know what, something good will come from that for them because I know life is always working in our favor”. Maybe he was a workaholic and it’s time to slow down and spend quality time with the kids. Maybe she never saw her husband so they grew apart. Who knows, but I have a feeling things are going to change big time in their lives. Right now it seems like they’ve destroyed everything they worked hard to accomplish, but what if this pushes them into a place they wish they could be but couldn’t find their way there and now it forces them there?
Sometimes things happen like that because you’ve veered far off the path you were meant for. Most of the time, your gut knows that and is sending you hints and if they don’t get through sometimes it forces a wake up call on you.
I know for me there have been times in my life that were really really hard but I look back and think “man if that hadn’t happened, I would not be here where I am today”.
I know for me there was a point in my life in my twenties where I was not making great decisions and I ultimately had to leave a job I enjoyed and move to a new town, which was kind of a low point for me but instead of feel sorry for myself I decided to start building homes with my dad and we had the best time doing that but the interesting thing is this, at one point we entered into a homeshow even though we had no budget to do it so me and one of my best friends dug through our own homes and attics to furnish this homeshow, ultimately winning best interior design even though we were up against much bigger budgets, but through that experience I realized “hey I have a knack for interior design”. I may have found my way to Interior Design eventually but that kind of threw me into it because we had no choice and now I’ve been to Interior Design School and have my own business doing interior design which feels like playing for me I love it so much.
Looking back, that low point wasn’t just a setback—it was a setup for something better. It forced me to get creative, to lean on my family and friends, and to discover a passion I didn’t even know was there. And that’s the thing about these wake-up calls: they often come disguised as disasters, but they’re really invitations to realign with what’s meant for you. If I hadn’t hit that rock bottom in my twenties, I might still be grinding away at a job that was fine but not fulfilling. Instead, I’m here, running a business that lights me up every day, and sharing stories like this with all of you.
Now I know some of you are thinking, “Okay, Heidi, that’s great for you, but what about me? How do I see the good in my own messes?” The first thing is to consider some of the things that you’ve overcome in the past, there’s probably something you can point to that was good that came from it.
But you also have to, tune into your gut, I know I’ve been talking about your gut a lot lately, but man there’s a lot of wisdom for our lives sitting just in the back of our head, wishing we would listen. You know that little voice that’s been whispering, “This isn’t right” or “You deserve more”? Don’t ignore it. In the Astronomer CEO story, who knows what hints they were getting before that concert moment exploded everything. Maybe late nights at work felt off, or family time was slipping away. Your intuition is like a GPS—it’s always trying to reroute you when you’re off course. Start paying attention by journaling for just five minutes a day. Ask yourself: “What feels out of alignment right now?” It could be your job, a relationship, or even how you’re spending your free time. Write it down, no judgment. Over time, patterns emerge, and that’s your cue to make small changes before life forces a big one.
Second, reframe the fallout. When something blows up—like a public mistake, a job loss, or a relationship ending—it’s easy to spiral into “My life is over.” But try this: Ask, “What opportunity is this creating?” In my home-building days, we had zero budget for that show home, but it pushed us to be resourceful and creative. What if that CEO now has the chance to rebuild his family life or start a new venture that’s more balanced? For you, maybe losing a job opens the door to freelancing in something you’re passionate about, or ending a toxic friendship makes space for real connections. I like to make mental notes of what good could come of the mess and also what I can do better.
And finally, lean on your support system—and maybe you don’t have one so you need to build one. I couldn’t have turned that low point around without my friends and family. My best friend and I laughed through the attic raids and celebrated that unexpected win together. When life redirects you, talk to people who lift you up, not drag you down. And sometimes, you talking to a life coach can help you get back on track, that’s worked for me several times.
And I want to make sure we all understand that this mindset isn’t about toxic positivity. It’s not saying, “Ignore the pain” or “Pretend everything’s fine.” Mistakes hurt, especially when they’re public or affect others. In that Coldplay incident, families are hurting, careers are shifting—it’s messy. But acknowledging the pain is part of the process. Feel it, learn from it, then look for the lesson. For me, those bad decisions in my twenties taught me boundaries and self-respect. Without the regret, I wouldn’t have the wisdom.
And hey, if you’re in the middle of a wake-up call right now, remember this: You’re not alone. We’ve all been there, and the other side is often brighter than you can imagine. Things really are working in your favor, even when it doesn’t feel like it.
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