Interviewed by Mel Robbins of the Mel Robbins Podcast

Location: Pacifica, CA. At the home of Heather Hogue, known as an entrepreneur, best-selling author and beloved Auntie of her large family. They sit on a large deck running the length of the back of the house with a seemingly endless ocean view that extends to the horizon in both directions. The Sun is beginning to drop low in the sky and is a russet orange and yellow as it gets ready to set over the ocean. We find Mel and Heather sitting on the extremely plush outdoor furniture. There is a table between them with a microphone and a camera is poised to record video of this conversation.

MEL: I am so thankful that you were able to squeeze me into your very busy schedule as you are currently doing a book tour, is that correct?

Heather: I am delighted that you were able to meet me here instead of your Vermont studios. I have been an avid listener for some time. And yes, I am currently promoting my latest book release.

M: Thank you for listening. I wanted to get right into it, and talk about your amazing and mind-blowing transformation that has captivated so many. Not only do you run multiple business, you are also a writer, you find time to donate your time to various charities, you have had a massive health shift and lost over 150lbs and you are also a very active Auntie in your family who I believe is also the guardian of a special needs brother if I read my notes correctly.

H: Yes, that is all correct. When you say it like that, it seems like a lot. I do all of these things but I didn’t start all of them at the same time. I did one thing, then kept adding things. Where would you like to start?

M: Let’s start with your health and fitness. What can you tell us about your True Health journey.

H: To be honest Mel, it has been quite a ride. I struggled most of my life with eating disorders that caused me to have numerous medical problems and at some point, I gave up and ended up weighing 300 lbs. I had tried various “supplements” or fad diets that existed but never had any lasting changes. I also had poor health and many ailments that plagued my life from my 20’s to my 40’s.

I spent some time, (probably years) listening to gurus who discuss the fact that everything in your life is a result of your mind, but none of them gave you anyway to actually fix it. How to apply “self-help” books was always something I wanted to do, but struggled to find a way to do it. I have read countless books that say they can help but just reading them changed nothing.

Then I found the Master Key Experience when I was 48. And they offered a program that allowed me to not only understand how my brain operates, down to a sciency level. (that’s not their words, ha ha) I also learned how I can consciously be in charge of what I am deciding and become aware of what I am doing and thinking day to day. And to of course change the programming in my mind from something toxic to something inflow with love and abundance.

This is not something that was done overnight, but day by day, week by week, month by month. I kept my promise to myself every day to keep with it and the results have been nothing short of a miracle. I am now literally half the size that I was before. I am active and healthy. I swim laps every day in my pool, enjoy riding my bike and hiking. I also take long walks on the beach.

Daily I speak affirmations and goals to my mind, and I also meditate daily and visualize what I want and my subconscious mind gets to work on it for me. I eat healthy foods which gives my body the nutrition it needs to work at its peak level and keep me running at 100%. I wake up well rested and excited to start my day. My health has never been more important than today and I am healthier than I have ever been.

M: Wow, that is amazing. You are also an CEO of a few businesses. Could you tell us about them?

H: Of course. First, I am in the digital Marketing space, teaching others how they can earn an income, by using a proven blueprint to earn daily income so they can reach their income goals like I did. We have an amazing community and the best training I have ever seen, and I am thrilled that I took the chance and got involved when I did and kept going so that I can be in the 7-figure club.

Second, I am a Fully-funded day trader, focused mostly on trading S&P futures but also dabbling with cryptos, Indices and forex.

Third, I am a NY times bestsellers author, which completely surprised me also as I am not prone to loving to write, but came from a place of sharing what I learned and the steps that anyone can take to get there. You can bust through your concrete to find the golden buddha within. When something so profound shifts and happens in your life, you very much want everyone to experience it and share it with the world and in some small part I hope that is what I have achieved.

M: That seems like a lot of jobs, how do you get it all done.

H: Honestly, I have always been a hard worker, for other people. But is astounding what you can accomplish when you become a hard worker for yourself. It feels like a lot of bullying of yourself when you start out, but once you get things chugging along, there is not stopping you. As I said, the Digital Marketing job I can do in 2-3 hours per day. I don’t trade every day, but I am on the charts a few hours a day. And then I write, at a scheduled time for 1-2 hours a couple days a week. It is still less than a 40-hour workweek and as far as I am concerned that is a big win.

M: Working less than 40 hours a week seems like a big Win to me too! What do you do with all of time you would have spent working now.

H: Its funny how that works. I used to work 40 hours, sometimes 60 hours, then go home, eat, tv, bed, rinse and repeat. Like a weird human hamster wheel, you can’t get off. I think a lot of folks may still be there. But I find that my schedule fills up pretty easily. I make sure to block off time for meditations, exercise, eating and my readings each day, then I can pop in whatever else fits. I also enjoy traveling to see the stunning places this world has to offer and I also pay to take my whole family on a vacation annually.

M: That sounds Amazing! Your life truly is incredible. What’s Next for you?

H: My life is amazing each and every day and I am so grateful to be here talking to you. What’s next?? I can’t wait to find out! I’m working on new ideas all the time.