INNER WORKING

INNER WORKING

Inner Working is a conversation space for people who want to grow, think deeper, and understand themselves. It is hosted by Tala, with Maya as the co host. Each episode feels like sitting in a living room with friends who are honest, funny, and real. We talk about the mind. Why people think the way they do. How childhood patterns show up in adult behavior. How faith, choices, discipline, and self awareness shape the kind of person you become. Nothing is off limits. We laugh. We argue. We tell stories. We bring real life situations and we break them down in a way anyone can understand.

Episodes

  1. 14 NOV

    TIME IS A CONCEPT

    In this episode, Tala and Maya break down the idea that time is not as powerful as people think. Time is a concept. Humans created clocks and calendars, but purpose, growth, and destiny do not follow human timing. Many people feel behind in life because they compare their timeline to others, forgetting that God does not move according to the clock on your wall. Tala talks about how rushing creates anxiety. You start to feel like life is passing you by, when in reality you are exactly where you should be. Maya explains how society pressures people to hit milestones at certain ages. Get married by this age. Make money by this age. Have your life figured out by this age. But none of that is real. These are expectations people agreed on, not laws you must obey. They speak about divine timing. How God can shift a person’s life in one year, one month, or even one moment. They bring in scripture. Ecclesiastes 3 reminds us that there is a time for everything. Your timing is not delayed. It is being arranged. They also talk about how people waste time by worrying instead of preparing. When you focus on your own path and build consistently, time becomes your friend. When you compare yourself to others, time becomes your enemy. By the end of this episode, listeners understand that time is not something to fear. It is something to use. It is a tool, not a master. Tala and Maya remind everyone that you are not late. You are not behind. You are on a journey that is unique to you, and the right things will meet you at the right time.

    7 min
  2. 14 NOV

    YOUR MOUTH REVEALS YOUR MIND

    In this episode, Tala and Maya talk about something many people ignore. The way you speak shows the kind of mind you have. Your words expose your character, your insecurities, your intentions, and even your level of growth. You cannot hide a broken mindset with jokes or confidence. Your mouth will always reveal what is going on inside. Tala explains how people insult others because they feel small inside. When you attack someone’s success or happiness, it is usually a sign of jealousy, fear, or lack of confidence. Maya talks about how hating on people exposes what you lack within yourself. You dislike what you cannot build. You mock what you do not understand. You envy what you do not have the discipline to create. They discuss how speaking with kindness is not weakness. It is strength. It shows control. It shows maturity. It shows that your mind is stable. Your words are reflections of your inner world. If your thoughts are chaotic, your speech will be the same. If your mind is calm and intentional, your speech will show it. They also bring in scripture. Luke 6:45 says that out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. That means your mouth is a mirror. It shows what your heart is full of. By the end of this episode, listeners understand that your words are not just sound. They are clues. They reveal your mindset, your discipline, your jealousy, your peace, your growth, or your lack of it. Tala and Maya remind everyone to guard their thoughts, because your mouth will always tell the truth about what is happening in your mind.

    8 min
  3. 14 NOV

    WHY

    In this episode, Tala and Maya talk about one of the most important questions a person can ask. Why. The reason behind your actions. The reason behind your dreams. The reason behind your behavior. Many people know what they want, but they do not know why they want it. And without a why, you lose direction fast. Tala explains how your why gives you discipline. It gives you focus. It gives you strength on the days you feel tired or confused. Maya talks about how people copy the dreams of others because they never sat down to discover their own purpose. They also laugh about the funny reasons people chase things that do not match their true calling. They bring in scripture. Proverbs 19:21 says many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that stands. Your why is connected to your purpose. When you understand it, you stop comparing yourself to others. You stop rushing. You stop forcing yourself into things that do not belong to you. The episode guides listeners to ask deep questions. Why am I doing this. Why do I want this life. Why do I react this way. Why do I choose these people. When your why is clear, your decisions become simple. Your boundaries become strong. Your path becomes steady. By the end of this episode, you understand that your why is not a motivational quote. It is your foundation. It is what carries you through pressure, fear, doubt, and growth. Tala and Maya show that once you know your why, you know your next step.

    7 min
  4. 14 NOV

    VICTIM MENTALITY

    In this episode, Tala and Maya dive into the mindset that quietly destroys confidence and growth. Victim mentality. The belief that everything is happening to you and nothing is within your control. Many people carry this mindset without knowing it, and it shows up in how they talk, how they react, and the choices they make. Tala breaks down how victim mentality is not about being weak. It is about feeling powerless. When you keep saying “people are doing me” or “life is against me,” your mind stops looking for solutions. Maya talks about how this mindset can come from childhood, trauma, or even culture. But you can still unlearn it. They speak on the signs. Blaming everyone. Refusing to take accountability. Expecting the world to save you. Comparing your life to others. Feeling attacked by honest feedback. They also share real stories and laugh through the dramatic excuses people make when they do not want to grow. Scripture comes in. In John 5, Jesus asked the man at the pool, “Do you want to be made whole?” The question was simple. It shows that healing begins with desire and responsibility. Not excuses. Tala and Maya show listeners that ending victim mentality does not mean ignoring your pain. It means deciding that your pain will not control your life. They teach practical ways to shift your mindset from “why me” to “what can I do next.” By the end of this episode, you learn that power is always in your hands. You can choose progress. You can choose healing. You can choose a new story. Victim mentality ends the moment you decide to stand up and take ownership of your life.

    9 min

About

Inner Working is a conversation space for people who want to grow, think deeper, and understand themselves. It is hosted by Tala, with Maya as the co host. Each episode feels like sitting in a living room with friends who are honest, funny, and real. We talk about the mind. Why people think the way they do. How childhood patterns show up in adult behavior. How faith, choices, discipline, and self awareness shape the kind of person you become. Nothing is off limits. We laugh. We argue. We tell stories. We bring real life situations and we break them down in a way anyone can understand.