Do you ever feel frustrated when your most important goals seem to take forever to achieve? The goals that require you to expand your identity and sense of self aren’t quick wins or overnight successes. They are the slow burns that transform who you are while you work toward them, demanding patience, commitment, and consistent effort over time. I’m talking about the long game of change and why your most important goals need space to reshape you. You’ll discover how to build delay tolerance, use uncomfortable emotions as fuel, and prune away distractions and old identities that hold you back. You’ll also have practical ways to stay committed when progress feels slow and learn how to keep moving forward even when the immediate reward isn’t visible. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/247
Do you trust the things your body tells you, even when you can’t explain them or get someone else to validate them? Many of us who’ve been socialised as female have been trained to doubt what we sense, to question our instincts, and to defer to others’ opinions, even when our internal knowing is guiding us correctly. This conditioning shapes the way we make decisions, respond to relationships, and navigate our work and creative projects. In this episode, I’m exploring discernment—the ability to perceive what’s obscure and trust your knowing, even when it can’t be fully explained or justified. You’ll learn how to tell the difference between clean discernment and fear-based decision-making, recognise when you’re relying too heavily on external validation, and strengthen your ability to trust yourself. This episode is about tuning into your internal sense, making decisions that feel coherent, and building the muscle to honour your knowing without apology. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/246
Do you ever feel like you're waiting for the perfect conditions before you take action? In this episode, I dive into the mental blocks that prevent us from moving forward. We often give our power away to external factors or other people’s decisions, like sliding all our chips across the casino table and letting someone else bet on our behalf. Mental blocks often show up disguised as facts. Our minds tell us we can’t move forward until we have approval, more resources, or a change in circumstances. You’ll learn how to spot these mental blocks and recognise when you’re betting on others instead of yourself. I’ll explain how making a small move, even when the full picture feels out of reach, can get you back in the game. We’ll also explore how changing the language you use can help unlock new possibilities for action. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/245
Do you ever feel guilty for prioritising yourself, even when you know it’s necessary? Protecting your capacity — what I call “protecting the asset” — isn’t just about avoiding burnout. It’s about power, socialisation, and whose needs get met while others are expected to keep giving. When you start prioritising yourself, you aren’t just changing your own life; you’re disrupting systems that have long benefited from women’s invisible labour and challenging the social rules that reward overfunctioning while punishing boundaries. In this episode, I explore why taking care of yourself can feel indulgent or selfish and how that guilt was strategically taught to keep you useful to everyone but yourself. We unpack how being socialised as female encourages self-erasure, how workplaces and families rely on invisible labour, and why the people around you are trained to expect you to smooth over tensions. I also cover how to protect your capacity without inadvertently shifting burdens onto others and why doing this work is a political act that models new possibilities for collective care. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/244
Do you find yourself smoothing over tension in conversations, keeping everyone comfortable while you silently bear the weight? Many of us step into this invisible role, managing moods, filling in awkward silences, and making sure conflict does not surface. It can feel like you are helping others, but often, you are protecting yourself from discomfort, and it can be exhausting. In this episode, I am exploring the idea of emotional support tights, the pattern of holding everything together, keeping conversations smooth, and preventing friction in relationships. Like shapewear that initially feels supportive but eventually becomes restrictive, this role starts with good intentions but ends up limiting authentic connection. Whether it is at work, with family, or in friendships, constantly smoothing over tensions keeps real issues from being addressed and prevents genuine relationships from growing. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/243
Do you ever feel that you're not supposed to take charge or assert yourself in a room? In this episode, I’m diving into the concept of dominance, why it’s often demonised, and why we need to redefine it for ourselves. Many of us have been taught to fear or resist dominant energy, especially when past experiences have shown us its aggressive and harmful side. But what if we could reclaim dominance as a tool for leadership, protection, and direction? In this episode, I explore the crucial difference between mature dominance and immature, aggressive dominance. I share why embracing mature dominance can be empowering, especially when we understand its role in setting boundaries, driving progress, and creating healthier relationships. Drawing from observations of horse herds and real-life examples, I explain how dominance, when used skillfully, helps keep everyone safe, directed, and at ease. It’s about directing the group toward goals, protecting everyone’s well-being, and making decisions that benefit the whole. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/242
How often do you put your needs last and convince yourself that being easy-going is a virtue? For years, I minimised my own preferences and smoothed over my wants to make life easier for everyone else. Being low-maintenance felt safe, like I was doing the “right” thing, but it came at a cost. This episode is about why tending to what you actually need matters, why saying what you want is essential, and how making yourself heard is not selfish but necessary for real connection and emotional well-being. You will discover how to recognise when you are mistaking lack of conflict for healthy relationships, why expecting people to read your mind is futile, and practical ways to start expressing what matters to you. Most importantly, you will learn why being “high maintenance”, having standards, needs, and desires, is not selfish but essential for genuine connection and emotional nourishment. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/241
Have you ever set a goal, only to find that distractions or other commitments get in the way of achieving it? In today’s episode, I’m sharing a concept that has helped me and my clients achieve goals time and time again. It’s the idea of "rocks," the essential steps that must be taken to reach your goal. So, what exactly are rocks? Unlike goals, which represent the destination, rocks are the non-negotiable actions that support your goal. In this episode, I explain how to train your brain to focus on the rocks and share real examples from my community. You’ll learn why setting goals that are truly for you is essential, and how focusing on your rocks keeps you grounded, allowing you to make steady progress, no matter what life throws your way. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/240
What if the key to achieving your goals isn't about constantly chasing motivation or excitement, but about doing the work when it feels slow, boring, or difficult? In today's episode, I'm diving into what I call necessary work: those tasks that might not feel glamorous but are crucial to reaching your goals. Whether you're a goal-setting enthusiast or someone who tends to avoid setting them, this episode will show you why embracing this phase is essential for your success. At the start of any goal, there’s usually a surge of excitement, the rush of commitment, and a sense of possibility. But that energy doesn't last forever, and this is where most people stumble. Necessary work is the phase when enthusiasm fades and you're left with the real tasks, those repetitive, unexciting, often tedious actions that lead you to your destination. It’s in this phase where many goals succeed or fail, and it's all about showing up, even when it’s not fun, to build the muscle that gets you where you want to go. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/239
What if the key to thriving, even during your busiest times, is creating space for yourself? In today’s episode, theatre director Jess Edwards shares how she shifted from feeling constantly drained to directing multiple shows in just a few months, without burnout. Jess’s journey offers a profound lesson on the power of boundaries, self-care, and creating spaciousness in demanding creative work. Jess joins me to talk about how, as a member of the Powerful community, she transformed her relationship with work and emotional responsibility for others. For years, she believed exhaustion was the price of creative excellence. But by setting boundaries and redefining her approach, she achieved the seemingly impossible: balancing a full creative workload while feeling energised. Jess reveals how coaching, the importance of maintaining personal space, and a commitment to her wellbeing led to this dramatic shift. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/238
Have you ever found yourself thinking you need to wait until things calm down before you can ask for help? Whether it’s a big life change, a new job, or an intense project, we often convince ourselves that we’re not deserving of support until we’ve made it through the storm. I noticed this theme pop up during my recent membership launch, and it completely shifted how I think about receiving support. In this episode, I’ll break down why waiting until the chaos subsides to get help is actually a form of perfectionism. I’ll show you why receiving support during challenging times can lead to the biggest breakthroughs and how to spot this pattern when it shows up in your own life. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/237
What if you could believe in yourself, not just on the sunny days, but also when life feels uncertain? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the power of self-belief and how to cultivate it, no matter what’s happening around you. It’s easy to feel confident when everything is going well, but what happens when the tide turns? Can you maintain belief in yourself during the stormy times? Self-belief built solely on external praise or past achievements is fragile. It’s like building a sandcastle on the shore — it might stand tall for a moment, but the next wave can knock it down. True self-belief is about developing resilience, so no matter the conditions, you can stand firm. In this episode, I’ll show you how to strengthen your belief in yourself, even when life feels unpredictable or challenging. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/236
What if the key to creating the life you desire is simply learning how to want it? In today’s episode, I’m diving into the practise of wanting, which may seem simple but can be a game-changer in your journey towards the life you truly want. Too often, we rush from identifying our desires straight to taking action. By embracing the practise of wanting and allowing yourself to sit with your desires—without justification, explanation, or apology—you create the space for real transformation. This shift allows you to approach your goals with greater clarity and confidence, making the process of achieving them much more sustainable. Tune in to learn how to begin this practice and why it’s essential for lasting progress. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/235
What if perfectionism is the very thing stopping you from making progress? Perfectionism is one of the biggest things that can keep you from moving forward, even when you’re doing your best. It’s that nagging feeling that you need to do more, do it better, or get everything just right before you can take action. But what if trying to be perfect is actually holding you back? In this episode, I’ll explore how perfectionism can keep you stuck and prevent you from moving forward. We’ll dive into how to recognise perfectionist tendencies and the impact they have, while also showing you how embracing a “good enough” mindset can free you up to make real progress. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/234
What if striving for calm is actually holding you back? In today's episode, I’m diving into why the pursuit of calm might not be the goal you think it is. Calm seems like the ultimate emotional state, the one where everything is manageable, controlled, and together. But what if it’s setting you up to fail? In this episode, I’m going to challenge the idea of calm as the ultimate goal. Instead, I’ll show you why emotional range and agility are far more valuable. I'll share what emotional states are actually more useful and achievable in tough moments, and how developing your emotional capacity and self-trust creates the genuine relief you’re after, without suppressing what you're feeling. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/233
What if your quest for self-improvement is actually a form of self-rejection? In today’s episode, I explore how perfectionism, shame, and hustle culture can sneak into your personal growth journey. I break down how self-improvement can become a weapon used against yourself, from confusing productivity with self-worth to using self-awareness as evidence that you're still not doing enough. These patterns keep you stuck in cycles of never feeling good enough. This episode will help you recognise when your goals and growth are driven by self-rejection rather than self-respect, and how to shift into making choices from a place of already being enough. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/232
What could your life look like in a year if you chose to live by design instead of by default? In this episode, I invite you to reflect on how your choices today shape the person you’ll become. It’s not about setting goals or resolutions, but about stepping into a version of yourself that feels almost unrecognisable — in the best way. Living by design requires intentional choices, commitment, and the willingness to push through discomfort. Whether in personal growth, relationships, or work, the key is to take consistent action, even when conditions don’t feel perfect. A year can bring profound transformation when you commit to the journey. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/231
Are you counting yourself out even before someone else does? The systems we live in frequently work to limit our potential, but too often we do their work for them by counting ourselves out before anyone else has the chance. I explore the ways we pre-reject ourselves, both in obvious ways like not applying for opportunities, and in sneakier forms that masquerade as being practical or realistic. By recognising these patterns, we can begin making different choices and stop doing the system's work of limiting ourselves. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/230
Ready to go behind the scenes of the biggest business decisions I've made over the last five years? In this deeply personal episode, I share why I haven't opened the membership doors for almost 18 months and how I completely rebuilt everything from the ground up to serve at a whole new level. This journey involved significant internal work and transformation as I pulled apart every aspect of the membership, examined its purpose, and redesigned it to match my evolved vision. The episode reveals the complete rebuild of the membership program, including its new name, structure, and pricing model. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/229 Sign up for the Stop Overthinking & Start Doing live webinar on June 5th: https://maisiehill.com/events
Do you ever find yourself holding back when you invest in training because you’re worried about wasting time or money? That fear can quietly limit how much you get from any experience. In this episode, I explore how approaching investments as a relationship rather than a transaction opens up space for real growth and transformation. I share how I think about every investment I make—from low-ticket to five-figure training—not by the price tag but by the intention and presence I bring. This shift moves you out of measuring how much you consume and into how fully you engage. Showing up as a co-creator shapes the transformation you receive and the impact you make. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/228
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