Inner Work With MaryAnn Walker: Life Coach for Empaths, Highly Sensitive People & People Pleasers

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Inner Work With MaryAnn Walker: Life Coach for Empaths, Highly Sensitive People & People Pleasers

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 textDo 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 EpisodeThe...

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  2. DEC 5

    Will They Ever Change? How to Know if you Should Stay or Go

    Send us a textHave 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 and s...

    20 min

  3. NOV 28

    The Power of AND: Transforming Negativity Into Gratitude Through Radical Acceptance

    Send us a textOur 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 for ...

    15 min

  4. NOV 21

    10 Tips for Navigating Political Differences During the Holidays

    Send us a textWith 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 divisiv...

    18 min

  5. NOV 14

    Layer by Layer: Emotional Renovation

    Send us a textPersonal 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 avoi...

    14 min

  6. NOV 7

    Unmet Needs: When Others Don't Reciprocate

    Send us a textHow 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 feeling...

    24 min

  7. OCT 31

    Empaths vs Covert Narcissists: Recognizing Energy Vampires

    Send us a textExploring 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 definition a...

    22 min

  8. OCT 24

    Building Healthy Relationships as a Highly Sensitive Person with Kellyn Legath

    Send us a textToday 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-express...

    56 min
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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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