Walking Session

Walking Session

The Walking Session Podcast is a reflective mental health podcast designed to be listened to while you walk. Hosted by psychologist Maz Miller, each episode explores the real-life thoughts, feelings, patterns, and pressures many of us carry quietly; from anxiety, burnout and perfectionism to boundaries, self-worth, grief, overwhelm and the messy business of being human. It is not therapy, and it is not a replacement for professional support. Think of it as a walking companion; a chance to move your body, clear your head, and reflect on what might be going on beneath the surface. Whether you are therapy-curious, already doing inner work, or simply need a moment to step outside and reconnect with yourself, The Walking Session offers grounded reflections, practical prompts, and gentle encouragement to help you take the next small step. Listen while you walk, then use the reflection prompts to keep the conversation going with yourself. Movement, nature and a moment to reflect can change lives; one small step at a time. Literally.

  1. 22: Need vs “Needy”: Why Cutting People Off Isn’t the Answer

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    22: Need vs “Needy”: Why Cutting People Off Isn’t the Answer

    Hello hello — it’s Maz. Not in my usual studio today (post-breakthrough vibes), just walking through a messy, honest chat about connection, isolation, and that viral advice to “just let them.” I share why oversimplified takes about “other people being your biggest stress” miss the mark for so many of us facing real-world pressure — think illness, money stress, grief, big life changes, or straight-up loneliness. I read a listener Q&A about feeling like a burden when asking for support, and we unpack the difference between having needs and being “needy,” why our worlds shrink when we’re overwhelmed, and how to rebuild a village that’s give-and-take — not guilt and tally-keeping. If you’ve been white-knuckling self-reliance, this one’s your gentle nudge to take up space, speak up, and reconnect (in your way, at your pace). You’ll hear: Why “remove yourself” isn’t always realistic — or kind — when family, kids, culture, or care are involved The real reasons we isolate (and how to notice when “relief” turns into disconnection) Simple scripts to ask for help without apologising for existing A reframe: what if needing people isn’t a flaw — it’s the most human thing about you? 📝 And don’t forget — you can download the free journaling resource for this episode inside the Walking Session Crewwww.walkandtalktherapy.com/walkingsession

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The Walking Session Podcast is a reflective mental health podcast designed to be listened to while you walk. Hosted by psychologist Maz Miller, each episode explores the real-life thoughts, feelings, patterns, and pressures many of us carry quietly; from anxiety, burnout and perfectionism to boundaries, self-worth, grief, overwhelm and the messy business of being human. It is not therapy, and it is not a replacement for professional support. Think of it as a walking companion; a chance to move your body, clear your head, and reflect on what might be going on beneath the surface. Whether you are therapy-curious, already doing inner work, or simply need a moment to step outside and reconnect with yourself, The Walking Session offers grounded reflections, practical prompts, and gentle encouragement to help you take the next small step. Listen while you walk, then use the reflection prompts to keep the conversation going with yourself. Movement, nature and a moment to reflect can change lives; one small step at a time. Literally.