Claim OwnershipInner Work With MaryAnn Walker: Life Coach for Empaths, Highly Sensitive People & People Pleasers
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Welcome to Inner Work with MaryAnn Walker! This podcast is here to support the empaths and the highly sensitive. I understand the struggles of these roles because I've been there, too. I've experienced the exhaustion, burnout, compassion fatigue, and self-doubt that can come from prioritizing others' emotions over my own.
It is possible to deepen your own level of empathic sensitivity in a way that doesn’t leave you feeling drained or burned out, and I can show you how. In this podcast, we will discuss how to set boundaries, deepen your connection to self and others in a way that doesn't leave you feeling drained, learn how to process our thoughts and emotions, and so much more.
Life coaching can be particularly beneficial for the highly sensitive. As a coach, I can provide personalized strategies to manage overwhelming feelings, help you develop personal resilience, and teach you how to maintain your emotional well-being all while helping you to better understand how your sensitivity is impacting you. Through life coaching, you can learn to harness your sensitivity as a strength, enabling you to navigate life's challenges with greater ease and confidence.
Join me each week as we explore ways to meet your own needs and set clear boundaries in a way that honors your heart and also increases connection. Subscribe now!
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Send us a text When you're used to putting others first, it's easy to focus on whether someone likes you rather than asking yourself if you actually like them. Red flags are warning signs that a relationship might be unhealthy. Some are obvious, like abuse or toxic behavior, but others are personal, based on your personal values. For example, if you enjoy spending time camping and being outdoors, being with someone who doesn't like outdoor picnics might cause some long-term frustration....
Send us a text What is empathy, anyway? And how empathetic are we as a society? Now more than ever, we are a world divided. This division often leads to disconnect and misunderstandings. But it doesn't have to be that way. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The role of empathy in deepening connections with others How compassionate inquiry fosters understanding in difficult conversations The difference between sharing your narrative and asking someone about theirs How our own biases can h...
Send us a text In this episode, we explore the difference between headspace and heart space—and why it matters, especially for highly sensitive people, healers, and empaths. When we’re stuck in our headspace, we experience fear, anxiety, and overthinking, often leading to fight, flight, or freeze responses. This state can make it difficult to separate emotions from reality, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, defensive, or disconnected. Recognizing these signs is the first step toward shifting ou...
Send us a text Breaking free from people-pleasing isn’t just about learning to say “no” to others. It's about learning to say "yes" to self. It’s about rediscovering who you are beneath all the over-giving, boundary-blurring, and self-sacrificing. Many of us fall into the trap of thinking that if we just give enough—if we’re kind enough, accommodating enough—others will eventually do the same for us. But instead of building mutual respect, this pattern often leads to exhaustion, resentm...
Send us a text The world feels really heavy right now, and if you're an empath or a highly sensitive person, you're probably feeling it even more. There's so much going on—big political changes, international conflicts, economic struggles—and it can be overwhelming to process it all. You might feel a deep sense of injustice, like something is just wrong, but you don’t know how to fix it. Maybe you feel guilty for being safe while others are struggling, or maybe you're avoiding the news altoge...
Send us a text Right now, many of us are feeling the weight of recent events. As highly sensitive people, empaths, and deep feelers, we experience the world in a profoundly personal way. It can be overwhelming, exhausting, and even isolating when it feels like no one else understands the depth of what we’re carrying. In this episode, I want to offer you a space to breathe—a moment of validation, comfort, and connection. We’ll explore how to navigate these intense emotions, honor our own well...
Send us a text One of the biggest challenges face by my audience when it comes to goal setting is unexpected setbacks. Whether it’s a small misstep like eating that cookie, a tough co-parenting situation, or just life’s curveballs, it’s easy to feel discouraged. But here’s the truth: your 100% effort is going to look different every day—and that’s okay. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why perfection isn’t the goal and how to embrace progress over perfection. How to redefine your 100% e...
Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, we explore the transformative idea of dedicating 2025 as a "love letter to yourself." This means nurturing, affirming, and showing up for yourself with love and care. Discover how shifting from a critical mindset to one of self-compassion can create space for joy, playfulness, and growth. We also touch on how self-love supports resilience during challenging times, including supporting others in need. What You’ll Learn in This Episode The power of star...
Send us a text It can be hard to feel unsupported in your goals. Especially if you're someone who is traditionally very supportive of others. When I asked my audience of highly sensitive recovering people pleasers what was holding them back from achieving their goals, the number one answer was feeling unsupported. This week I share 3 tips for how to maintain resolve when you're feeling unsupported. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: -The impact of feeling unsupported and how it can hinde...
Send us a text How Your Identity Shapes Your New Year’s Resolutions Have you ever found yourself setting the same New Year’s resolutions year after year, only to fall back into old habits? It’s not just about willpower—your identity plays a pivotal role in your success. In this first episode of 2025, we’re diving into how self-identity impacts your decision-making and resolve, and how even small shifts can create big changes. Inspired by James Clear’s Atomic Habits, we’ll explore practical st...
Send us a text What emotional flashbacks are, how they can obscure your progress, and actionable strategies to ground yourself in the reality of your growth and resilience. Discover how to shift your perspective and embrace how far you’ve come. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: -What emotional flashbacks are and why they happen. -How emotional flashbacks can distort your perception of personal growth. -Practical tools to ground yourself during an emotional flashback. -Affirmations to reinf...
Send us a text Do you struggle with saying no, even when it’s at your own expense? Today we’re diving into the hidden struggles of two types of people pleasers, their unique challenges, the emotional toll of always saying yes, and the ways these patterns can lead to burnout and strained relationships. Most importantly, we’ll discuss how managing emotions and setting boundaries can not only minimize burnout but also increase authentic connection with others. What You’ll Learn in This Episode T...
Send us a text Do you ever find yourself stuck in a cycle of overthinking, rehashing past conversations, or regretting decisions? You’re not alone. While rumination is common, it can lead to feelings of guilt and shame—especially when you feel you should know better. In this episode, we’ll explore the purpose rumination serves, what it might reveal about your values, and five actionable strategies to help you break free and move forward with greater clarity. What You’ll Learn in This Episode ...
Send us a text Have you ever found yourself left wanting in a relationship, holding on to hope that someone will change, only to be disappointed when they don’t? If so, good news! There is a simple way to know when it is time to set a boundary or move on from a relationship. In today’s episode, we’ll explore: -Why actions speak louder than words. -How to recognize when someone is making genuine efforts to change—or just enough to keep you around. -How to stop making excuses for others...
Send us a text Our brains are wired with a negativity bias, constantly scanning for threats and challenges to keep us safe. While this survival mechanism has its benefits, in modern life, it can trap us in a cycle of focusing on what feels hard or overwhelming. So how can we break free from this loop and cultivate gratitude? The key lies in radically accepting the WHOLE truth of our experience. In this episode, we’ll explore how to acknowledge life’s difficulties while intentionally looking f...
Send us a text With family gatherings just around the corner, it’s not uncommon to feel anxious about conversations with loved ones who may hold opposing views. MaryAnn offers 10 actionable tips to help you maintain connection and navigate these interactions with grace, empathy, and self-awareness. Whether you’re striving to preserve a meaningful relationship despite differences or seeking ways to set boundaries, this episode provides tools to support you. If you’re feeling the weight of di...
Send us a text Personal growth often uncovers more work than expected. Through tears, challenges, and breakthroughs, MaryAnn offers guidance on how to approach the overwhelming process of healing with grace and patience. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why emotional baggage often requires deeper attention than expected.The importance of allowing yourself to feel overwhelmed, but still trusting the process of healing.The value of taking the time to properly "clean up" emotionally, rather than a...
Send us a text How do you navigate it when you invest a lot into other, but they are unwilling or unable to fulfill your very valid needs? Many empaths and highly sensitive people find themselves struggling with anger and resentment due to these relationship imbalances, but there is hope. Join me as we discuss: Empathetic Struggles: Highly sensitive individuals tend to give freely but often face unmet needs in return, leading to frustration.Emotional Awareness: Learn to acknowledge feel...
Send us a text Exploring the often misunderstood overlap between covert narcissists, who often masquerade as empaths, and truly empathetic highly sensitive people: Covert narcissists use their heightened sensitivity for others emotions to manipulate and control. If you are a highly sensitive person in a toxic or radically imbalanced relationship, you are not alone. These relationships can leave you feeling drained and taken advantage of. But there is hope! Join me to learn: The definit...
Send us a text Today we explore how to build healthy relationships as a highly sensitive person. Join me and fellow coach, Kellyn Legath, as we explore both the challenges and the strengths of building relationships for this population. Main ideas: Discovery of Sensitivity: When you're a highly sensitive person, personal emotional regulation is key when it come to creating healthy and balanced relationships. Understanding Emotions: HSPs are highly attuned to subtle cues like micro-ex...
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