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Welcome to Inner Work with MaryAnn Walker—the podcast for recovering people pleasers (many of whom are also highly sensitive) who are ready to stop living on autopilot and finally start honoring themselves.
I work with those who feel emotionally drained from saying yes when they want to say no, from carrying everyone else’s emotions on their shoulders, and from constantly showing up for others while quietly abandoning themselves.
You’ve spent years being the dependable one—the caretaker, the partner, the parent, the professional—and now you’re realizing you’ve lost touch with who you are outside of those roles.
You may feel:
- Burned out from trying to make everyone happy
- Anxious about disappointing others
- Unsure of your own needs, wants, and boundaries
- Overwhelmed by the pressure to keep the peace, even when it costs you your own
If this sounds like you, you’re not broken—and you’re definitely not alone.
As a certified life coach who specializes in supporting recovering people pleasers and highly sensitive souls, I’ll guide you through tools and practices to help you:
- Set guilt-free boundaries that stick
- Reclaim your time, energy, and peace of mind
- Build authentic connections without self-abandonment
- Process emotions in a healthy, empowering way
- Reconnect with who you really are—not just who others need you to be
Each week, I’ll share personal stories, practical strategies, and mindset shifts to help you move from over-giving and burned out to clear, confident, and deeply connected—with yourself and with others.
If you’re ready to stop people pleasing your life away and start living it fully, hit subscribe and let’s do this inner work together.
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Send us a text Trauma Bonds: Why They’re So Hard to Spot, Why They Feel Addictive, and How to Break Free for Good If you’ve ever wondered “Am I in a trauma bond?” or found yourself walking on eggshells, feeling extreme emotions in a relationship, and clinging to the hope things will go back to how they “used to be,” this episode is for you. We’ll explore how people pleasing as a trauma response can deepen trauma bonding and keep you trapped in toxic relationship patterns. You’ll learn the d...
Send us a text Time Doesn’t Heal All Wounds— Intention Does They say that "Time heals all wounds." We’ve all heard it. But is it true? The truth is time alone doesn’t heal. Effort & intention does. And when you stop waiting and start intentionally tending to your emotional wounds, everything begins to shift. 🔍 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✨ Why time without intention can keep you stuck in emotional pain ✨ How to recognize if you’re using “rest” as avoidance ✨ What healing really look...
Send us a text Are you a highly sensitive person who’s constantly giving but feeling invisible in your relationships? Do you ever catch yourself wondering, “Do they know I’m here?” or feeling like “They are walking all over me”? Maybe you’ve been feeling used or taken advantage of, and deep down you’re thinking, “I just want to be seen and loved.” In this episode, I open up about my own journey as a helper, healer, and recovering people pleaser, including the powerful images that came into my...
Send us a text Do you have a hard time feeling ok when others around you are struggling? Do you find yourself constantly managing the emotions of others or abandoning your own needs in the name of “keeping the peace?” If so, you may be struggling with codependency. Today we’re going to explore what codependency actually is, how it often hides under the mask of kindness, and how to start reclaiming your emotional freedom. Many recovering people pleasers have adopted the belie...
Send us a text What if what’s happening outside of you is just a reflection of what’s going on inside of you? As a coach for helpers, healers, and recovering people-pleasers, I’ve seen how self-limiting beliefs quietly shape our reality and block us from manifesting the life we truly want. In this episode, we’ll unpack the limiting beliefs that may be keeping you stuck—and I’ll guide you through a powerful (but simple) process to shift your mindset, challenge old stories, and begin creating l...
Send us a text When does empathy become toxic? When it leads to self-abandonment. Yes, empathy is beautiful—it helps us connect, support others, and hold space. But what happens when your empathy starts costing you your peace, self-worth, and well-being? Join me as we explore: What toxic empathy is and how it differs from healthy compassionHow people-pleasers and highly sensitive people (HSPs) often fall into this patternReal-life examples of toxic empathy in romantic, platonic, and fam...
Send us a text Let Your Experience Be Your Power Move | Reinventing Your Career With Confidence | MaryAnn Walker Whether you're returning to a wellness routine, navigating dating after a breakup, or shifting careers, this episode will help you reframe your "restart" as a continuation of your growth. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✨Why your inner critic gets loud when you're doing something new (or returning after a break) ✨How to recognize the wisdom and experience you're already bringi...
Send us a text If you've ever wondered, “Am I being too harsh?” or “Will people still love me if I stop people-pleasing?”—this episode is for you. Today, we're talking about the fear that setting boundaries means you're suddenly a terrible person. (Spoiler alert: you're not.) Whether you've swung from self-sacrificing to "spicy:" or you’re just learning how to say "no" without guilt, we’re unpacking why this discomfort is actually a sign of growth, not failure. What You’ll Learn in This Episo...
Send us a text How can you know if the people you are choosing are also choosing you? Are you pouring your time, energy, and heart into someone—hoping they’ll come around, hoping they’ll finally see your worth, hoping they’ll meet you halfway? This can show up in a lot of ways: Canceling your plans just in case they want to spend time with youKeeping yourself emotionally unavailable for someone who already walked awaySaying yes to every invitation from someone who wouldn’t do the same for you...
Send us a text If you’ve ever said “I’m fine” when you weren’t… If you’ve said “yes” when you wanted to scream “no”… If you’ve silently hoped someone would just know what you need… This episode is for you. We’ll explore how not speaking your truth leads to resentment, burnout, and disconnection—and how reclaiming your voice can create deeper trust not only in your relationships, but also within yourself. This conversation builds on Episode 160, where we talked about how staying silent can be ...
Send us a text You, my dear, are not a transaction. You are not worthy only for what you DO, but for who you ARE. If you've ever felt loved only when you're helpful, useful, or emotionally available, this message is for you. True connection isn't about how much you give—it's about being accepted for who you are, even on your empty days. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why tying your worth to your productivity leads to burnout and imbalanceThe painful truth about conditional relationsh...
Send us a text Have you ever wondered why some parts of you feel invisible—even to yourself? Or why certain relationships feel so nourishing while others leave you drained? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the Johari Window: a powerful self-awareness tool that helps you understand what you show the world, what you keep hidden, what others see in you, and what’s still waiting to be discovered. This framework isn't just about insight—it’s about empowerment. When you learn to explore your b...
Send us a text Have you ever known deep down what the right decision was—but still found yourself analyzing it to death? Whether it’s a relationship, job, or life decision, intuitive people—especially empaths—often get stuck in their heads, trying to logic their way through emotions. In this episode, we’re diving into why that happens, how it disconnects you from your authentic self, and what you can do to break free from the cycle of overthinking and step back into trust. What You’ll Lear...
Send us a text Healing the Fixer, the Controller, and the Victim: Trying On New Roles for Growth Sometimes the roles we’ve played in order to survive—like the fixer, the controller, or the victim—become so familiar that we mistake them for who we truly are. But what if those identities were never you? What if they were just survival strategies… and it’s finally safe to take them off? Today we explore how to recognize when these old roles are at play and how to shift into new, healing identiti...
Send us a text Here's the truth about that "bad feeling" you can't shake.. you know.. the one you had when you spiraled over that text, replayed a conversation 100 times, or felt a knot in your stomach and wondered—Is this my intuition warning me… or just fear playing tricks on me? Today you’ll learn how to finally tell the difference between your inner wisdom and your old survival patterns—so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start building real trust with your own intuition. W...
Send us a text Why Staying Silent Is the Most Dishonest Thing You Can Do Silence may feel like the easier path, but when it comes to boundaries, staying silent is one of the most dishonest things you can do—to yourself and to others. This week, we’re diving deep into how silence creates disconnection, fuels resentment, and ultimately undermines the relationships we value most. You’ll learn how to communicate boundaries with clarity, compassion, and integrity—and why doing so is one of the tru...
Send us a text Do you constantly find yourself putting out emotional fires you didn’t start? Are you the peacekeeper in relationships, only to feel drained by the chaos others bring? If so, this episode is for you. As an empath, a helper, or a recovering people pleaser, you might unknowingly attract people who thrive on drama. These tension seekers feed off conflict, and their emotional turbulence often disrupts your inner peace. In today’s episode, I’ll help you identify these patterns, unde...
Send us a text Ever felt like you were finally making progress, only to be hit with something that felt like a setback? Whether you're moving through divorce, a career shift, or stepping into a new phase of identity, remember: a perceived setback doesn’t mean growth hasn’t happened. It’s just part of the process. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why transitions often feel messy and non-linear—and why that’s normalHow spring snow is the perfect metaphor for personal growth during uncer...
Send us a text Teaching men to feel isn’t about making them less masculine—it’s about making them whole. Sometimes it seems as if anger is the only emotion men are allowed to show—but beneath it lives grief, fear, and unmet needs seeking to be heard. Chris O’Neil’s mission is simple: help men feel again without shame, fear, or judgment. In this episode, he unpacks the emotional myths that hold men back and gives practical, grounded tools for reclaiming inner balance, strength, and peace. In t...
Send us a text ***Energetic Boundaries 101: A Survival Guide for Empaths*** As an empath or highly sensitive person, your energy is constantly checking in on others—even when you don’t realize it. In this episode, MaryAnn Walker breaks down what energetic boundaries are, why they’re crucial for empaths, and how to set them so you can protect your energy, stop the emotional burnout, and still show up with love and compassion. *What You’ll Learn in This Episode:* ✨What empath energy really l...
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