To Our Core with Katie Murray

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This podcast creates space for us to peel back the layers, drop the mask and stop performing. To Our Core is where we uncover who we really are. With humour, heart and real talk, Katie Murray helps you to ditch self-sabotage and step into your most bold, unapologetic, authentic self.

  1. 13h ago

    Episode 55: The Rush Trap: You're Always Busy Yet Craving Presence

    Katie explores why constant busyness can feel safer than rest and how a packed schedule can become part of our identity, not just a reflection of everything we have to do.  In this episode, she invites listeners to look beneath the rush: What might staying busy be protecting you from, and what are you missing while you keep moving? Key Themes: What Katie means by the “rush trap,” and why it goes deeper than having too much to doHow busyness can become proof that we matter, have value, and are neededWhy stopping may feel uncomfortable or even threateningThe emotions and difficult questions that constant motion can help us avoidWhy awareness alone may not be enough to change a long-standing patternThree reasons the rush trap persists: habit, fear of judgment, and avoidanceQuestions to help you notice what comes up when life gets quietSmall ways to return to the present without overhauling your scheduleWant further support around this? Click here to explore ways to Work with Katie Explore Katie's Website here Connect with Katie via Instagram or send her an email at info@katiemurraycoaching.com.au

  2. Oct 4

    Episode 54: To Our Core, One Year On...

    Katie marks the first year of To Our Core with a reflective solo episode about what it took to build the show, what she learned from showing up every week, and why consistency matters more than confidence at the start. She also looks back at the conversations and themes that shaped the show, from identity and resentment to ADHD, burnout, trauma, and self-trust. This episode is a celebration, and it is also a practical reminder that courage gets you started and repetition is what actually creates the magic. Katie speaks candidly about nerves, imperfection and the pride that comes from keeping a promise to yourself. Key topics Katie celebrates 12 months of podcasting, 54 episodes, and several bonus episodes without missing a week.She explains how the show began with uncertainty, fear and no real proof that anyone would care.She reflects on what real consistency looks like, especially when she feels flat, busy, or imperfect.She revisits the core themes of the podcast, including identity, the good girl tax, resentment, imposter syndrome, invisible load, perfectionism, and the stories we tell ourselves.Katie pays tribute to her guests and the vulnerability they brought to conversations about motherhood, career pivots, music, addiction, mental health, trauma, identity, reality TV, ADHD, and coaching.She emphasizes that every episode was built around one idea: someone listening might feel less alone or see themselves differently.To Connect with Katie: Go say hi to her on Instagram or send her an email at info@katiemurraycoaching.com.au  Visit her website at Katie Murray Coaching and find out ways that she can support you HERE. Katie also has FREE Resources available to support you.

  3. Sep 27

    Episode 53: Client Story - Overcoming the Inner Mean Girl

    Katie speaks with Zoe, a salon owner, mum, wife, and mentor who has struggled with perfectionism, shame, and the inner critic that kept her feeling not enough for years. This conversation explores how coaching helped Zoe move from self-judgment and fear of vulnerability toward self-trust, repair, and a kinder inner voice. Katie and Zoe discuss how early comparison shaped Zoe’s self-talk, why vulnerability felt unsafe, and what changed when she learned to challenge her thoughts instead of treating them as facts. Key topics Zoe’s struggles with perfectionism, fear of failure, and a constant feeling of not being enoughWhy “good enough” felt impossible to define as a wife, mum, and business ownerHow the inner critic can make us focus on negative feedback and overlook positive evidenceThe impact of childhood comparison on Zoe’s self-talkZoe’s fears about vulnerability, asking for help, and being seen as brokenHow silence and thoughtful questions in coaching can create space for self-discoveryPractical ways to catch and challenge self-critical thoughtsWhy building new thought patterns takes practice, and how the process becomes more natural over timeFinding joy in small wins and responding to difficult moments without turning them into a story about personal failureZoe’s advice for anyone who feels scared but senses they may be ready for changeWant support like Zoe received? Connect with Katie on Instagram and tell her what landed for your from this episode or explore what working with Katie could be like for you by visiting her Website HERE

  4. Sep 20

    Episode 52: The Story That's Been Running Your Life

    In this episode of To Our Core, Katie explores one of the most powerful forces shaping our lives: the stories we tell ourselves about who we are. So much of how we describe ourselves sounds like fact... “I’m not creative,” “I’m bad with money,” “I always put everyone else first.” Yet what if those aren’t facts at all? What if they’re old stories, formed from childhood experiences, repeated often enough to feel true, and quietly shaping the choices we make today? Katie breaks down where these self-stories come from, why the brain holds onto them so tightly, and how they can become self-fulfilling loops. She also shares a practical framework for changing them: notice the story, question whether it’s actually true, look for the evidence you’ve been dismissing, and start building lived experiences that challenge the old narrative. This episode is a reminder that you are not the old draft you’ve been carrying around. You’re allowed to revise it into something more honest, more accurate, and more fair. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why self-descriptions often function as stories rather than factsHow childhood, family culture, and single experiences shape identityWhy the brain seeks evidence that confirms what it already believesHow limiting stories like “I’m not the kind of person who asks for help” can quietly shape your lifePractical steps to build a truer, more helpful story about yourselfKey moments: The difference between facts and storiesHow self-beliefs get formed in childhoodWhy the brain protects familiar narrativesHow to spot “always” language that closes off changeWays to gather new evidence and create a more accurate identity storyA few questions to reflect on: What story have you been telling yourself for years?Is it actually a fact, or just a repeated conclusion?What evidence have you been ignoring that challenges it?What would change if you told a truer story?Connect with Katie: Come and share on Instagram which line from the episode made you question your own story. Resources: If you’re ready to explore this work more deeply, check out: The Embodied Mastermind - Change, Connection and Community with like-minded women.Katie's Free ResourcesWays to Work with Katie

  5. Sep 13

    Episode 51: Is Perfectionism Helping You or Holding You Back?

    In this episode, Katie explores a powerful question: Is perfectionism really about high standards, or is it actually protecting us from vulnerability, judgment and the fear of not being enough? What you’ll hear in this episode The hidden function of perfectionismWhy “high standards” can feel like a badge of honourThe real cost of perfectionism in starting, resting and relationshipsHow perfectionism can become tied to self-worthPractical ways to separate your worth from your workKey ideas Katie makes the case that perfectionism is not just about quality or excellence. It often acts as a control strategy: if the work is flawless, maybe criticism, rejection, or shame can’t reach you. Yet that strategy comes at a cost: Projects stay unfinishedDelegation becomes difficultRest feels impossibleRelationships can feel strainedWorth becomes tied to performancePractical takeaways Katie offers a few grounded shifts: Notice the difference between “this could be better” and “I’m not good enough”Practice doing small things imperfectly on purposeSeparate the value of the work from the value of youFocus on building worth that isn’t dependent on outcomesIf this episode resonated, Katie invites listeners to message her on Instagram at and share which cost of perfectionism shows up most in their life. Resources Work with KatieCoaching and community with like-minded women - The Embodied MastermindFree Resources to support you here

  6. Sep 6

    Episode 50: Is Imposter Syndrome Really the Problem?

    Katie Murray challenges the idea that imposter syndrome is simply a untrue distortion by your brain to be fixed by thinking differently. Instead, she reframes it as a useful signal that can point to a real skill gap, an environment that is not designed for you, perfectionist standards, or the normal discomfort of being new. This episode is a solo conversation focused on why the label can be misleading and what to do instead. Katie walks through four distinct experiences that often get flattened into one term, then offers more practical ways to respond. Key topics In this episode: why the term imposter syndrome was originally an imposter phenomenon and how that shift changed the conversationIn this episode: how pathologizing the feeling can turn a reasonable response to context into a personal flawIn this episode: the difference between a genuine skill gap and self-doubt, including Katie’s own early experience starting the podcastIn this episode: how a room that was not built for you can create a real sense of not belongingIn this episode: why perfectionists often feel behind even when their work is objectively strongIn this episode: why “being new” is not a syndrome, just the natural discomfort of unfamiliar territoryIn this episode: why listing achievements works in some cases but misses the mark in othersIn this episode: why “fake it till you make it” can encourage inauthenticity rather than confidenceIn this episode: why real confidence is acting while doubt is present, not waiting for doubt to disappearIn this episode: three practical shifts Katie recommends - evidence from action, one vivid memory of competence, and speaking openly about the feelingIn this episode: why confidence grows faster in community than in isolation“Real confidence is not the absence of doubt. It is the ability to act when the doubt is present.” Katie invites listeners to join Fully Expressed, her 12-week group coaching program, and take the next step toward becoming more visible, more honest, and more fully themselves - doors close 13 September 2026. More about Fully Expressed Here Connect with Katie: On Instagram Through her Website Or via email at info@katiemurraycoaching.com.au

  7. Aug 30

    Episode 49: Guest Episode - Unmasking: A Late ADHD Diagnosis and the Search for Self-Trust

    Please note that this episode briefly discusses infant death and Katie asks that listeners take care of themselves while listening to this episode. In this deeply honest conversation, Katie is joined by Mel Hobers, a mum of four, health and wellness entrepreneur, and founder of Nourish and Anchor, for a wide-ranging discussion about identity, visibility, burnout, ADHD and the messy middle of personal growth. Mel shares how her understanding of herself shifted after a late ADHD diagnosis in her 40s, and how that diagnosis helped her make sense of patterns that had shaped her life for years - from people pleasing and over-explaining to masking, sensitivity, and a strong attachment to truth.  The episode offers a powerful reminder that even work we love can become unsustainable if we forget ourselves in the process.Another major theme is resilience. Mel speaks candidly about navigating hard seasons, including grief, moving away from family, and learning to trust herself again. What emerges is a story of courage, self-trust, and the freedom that comes from rewriting the meaning we attach to our experiences.  This episode is a reassuring and affirming listen for anyone who has ever felt different, overextended, misunderstood or unsure of who they are becoming. Katie and Mel remind us that there is no perfect path to self-understanding - and that growth often lives in the imperfect, uncomfortable, and deeply human middle. Key themes: Late ADHD diagnosis and self-understandingPeople pleasing, masking, and over-explainingBurnout in purpose-driven workVisibility, success, and self-worthResilience, grief, and rebuildingChoosing alignment over performanceResources: Fully Expressed - Katie's brand new 12 week signature program commences on the 14 September 2026 - for women who are ready to truly know themselves, experience deeper and more honest relationships and take confident action toward the life they actually want The Embodied Mastermind - this is Katie's 6 month Next Level Mastermind - this program offers a rolling intake meaning that you can join the women inside when the time feels right for you and your 6month program starts the day you sign up. This Mastermind is for those who have a great awareness of their patterns, have done some personal development before however actually embodying the learning, living it... well that still feels elusive.  Free Resources: About the Mel:  Mel Hobers is a health and wellness entrepreneur, network marketing professional, and founder of Nourish and Anchor, a faith-led health program and business community for women. She is passionate about helping women understand themselves and their bodies with humour, honesty, and very little perfection. Connect with Mel: Mel's Instagram Connect with Katie: Katie's Instagram Katie's Website Email: info@katiemurraycoaching.com.au

  8. Aug 23

    Episode 48: Resentment is the Sentence You Didn't Speak

    Katie explores resentment as a signal, not a flaw to suppress. This episode breaks down how unspoken needs, quiet self-silencing, and “being easy” can slowly build into distance, exhaustion, and a sudden flash of irritation that feels much bigger than the moment itself. The focus is on why resentment accumulates, how boundaries are really honest communication, and what to do the next time that slow burn shows up.  Katie also shares a practical reset question and a simple way to speak needs earlier, before they harden into resentment. Key topics Resentment is framed as a signal that an important need was never expressed, not as something to meditate away or simply “let go.”The “slow burn” builds through tiny moments of swallowing a no, especially when saying something feels unsafe, complicated, or like too much.Resentment shows up across relationships, work, and friendships, often after many small unspoken transactions rather than one big event.Katie explains how silence can feel safer in the moment, especially when you’ve learned that your needs might be inconvenient or too much.The feeling often creates emotional distance, where you remain technically present but less reachable and more protected.Boundaries are defined as honest sentences about what you need, what works for you, and what you will or won’t do, not punishment or a power move.The real work is building the belief that your needs are legitimate and allowed to be spoken out loud.“A boundary can literally just be an honest sentence about what you need, what works for you, and what you will and won't do.” Katie invites listeners to join Fully Expressed, her 12-week group coaching program, and take the next step toward becoming more visible, more honest, and more fully themselves. More about Fully Expressed Here Connect with Katie: On Instagram Through her Website Or via email at info@katiemurraycoaching.com.au

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This podcast creates space for us to peel back the layers, drop the mask and stop performing. To Our Core is where we uncover who we really are. With humour, heart and real talk, Katie Murray helps you to ditch self-sabotage and step into your most bold, unapologetic, authentic self.

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  • Creator
    Katie Murray
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 To Our Core with Katie Murray
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