

Inner Work With MaryAnn Walker: Stop People Pleasing and Start Honoring You!
MaryAnn Walker: Life Coach for Empaths, Highly Sensitive People & People Pleasers
Welcome to Inner Work with MaryAnn Walker—the podcast for recovering people pleasers (many of whom are also highly sensitive) who are ready to stop living on autopilot and finally start honoring themselves.I work with those who feel emotionally drained from saying yes when they want to say no, from carrying everyone else’s emotions on their shoulders, and from constantly showing up for others while quietly abandoning themselves.You’ve spent years being the dependable one—the caretaker, the partner, the parent, the professional—and now you’re realizing you’ve lost touch with who you are outside of those roles.You may feel:Burned out from trying to make everyone happyAnxious about disappointing othersUnsure of your own needs, wants, and boundariesOverwhelmed by the pressure to keep the peace, even when it costs you your ownIf this sounds like you, you’re not broken—and you’re definitely not alone.As a certified life coach who specializes in supporting recovering people pleasers and highly sensitive souls, I’ll guide you through tools and practices to help you:Set guilt-free boundaries that stickReclaim your time, energy, and peace of mindBuild authentic connections without self-abandonmentProcess emotions in a healthy, empowering wayReconnect with who you really are—not just who others need you to beEach week, I’ll share personal stories, practical strategies, and mindset shifts to help you move from over-giving and burned out to clear, confident, and deeply connected—with yourself and with others.If you’re ready to stop people pleasing your life away and start living it fully, hit subscribe and let’s do this inner work together.https://www.maryannwalker.life https://www.tiktok.com/@maryannwalker.lifehttps://www.instagram.com/maryannwalker.life/https://www.facebook.com/maryannwalker.lifehttps://www.youtube.com/@maryannwalkerlife
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May 11, 2023 • 18min
40: Part 1: How to Create Balance in Relationship: Seeing More Clearly & Owning Your Piece
Send us a textDo you find that you're often giving more in relationship and experiencing burn out? How can you peacefully create balance and reciprocity when it feels like there's just no space for you? Today we will discuss two things to consider when working towards balance. Click here to listen to episode 5: ManualsClick here to book a session with me. Click here to find me on my other platforms

May 4, 2023 • 20min
39: Energetic Boundaries
Send us a textBody workers and compassion souls often open themselves up to other peoples energy in an effort to help them. While the reason is noble, this can lead to fatigue and create unsustainable levels of service in relationship. Setti boundaries with our words and actions is important, as is setting energetic boundaries. This episode is especially helpful for empaths, highly empathetic people, highly sensitive people, people pleasers, and body workers.Click here to purchase your own grounding mat. Want to learn more about boundaries? Click here Want to work with me? Click here.

Apr 27, 2023 • 40min
38: Creating and Navigating Adult Friendships with Rita Hallaveld
Send us a textToday I'm chatting with friendship coach, Rita Halleveld. She shares her tips for adult friendships which include: 1- Be intentional about your friendships. 2- One person can't be your end all be all. Work to find 3-5 close friends. 3- Having friends outside of your primary relationship can actually support your romantic relationship!4- Notice your attachment style and how it might be impacting the relationship. 5- Do things with your friends that get our endorphins going. 6- Be willing to ask for help. 7- Set and keep healthy boundaries. 8- Show affection. LINKS:Get a hard copy or audio version of the book The Art of Asking: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People HelpDownload Rita's FREE friend inventory guide here! Follow Rita on InstagramFollow Rita on Facebook Listen to episode 2: You are Not for Everyone, And That's OK.

Apr 20, 2023 • 13min
37: Your Thoughts Create Your Reality
Send us a textWhen you're watching TV, what are the motivating thoughts of the characters on the screen? How do these thoughts determine how they show up? We are also motivated by our thoughts. For example: "I am capable of learning how to navigate any situation" is going to create a VERY different result from "This is too hard." Notice what your motivating thoughts are and be willing to try on something new! Listen to my episode on Bridge Thoughts Here:.View and save bridge thought visuals here. Apply to work with me here. Connect with me on my other platforms here!

Apr 13, 2023 • 29min
36: Spreading Positivity with Nicci Millus
Send us a textYou just never know the impact one person and one moment can have on your life. Today I'm chatting with Nicci Millus who helped me to go viral on Instagram! Nicci compares mental health to physical health and encourages selecting thoughts like we do our diet. Want to connect with Nicci? Click here to find her on Instagram Click here to find her on Facebook

Apr 6, 2023 • 30min
35: Write Your Wellness with Allie Schultz
Send us a textOh, what a joy! Today we chat with Allie Schultz about the benefits of journaling and how best to implement the practice of journaling to improve overall quality of life. Some of the highlights include:-Types of journaling -Journal Hygiene-Parts Work-Journal Jars-Letting go of/releasing your journal -and so much more! Check out Allie's website for journal prompts and inspiration! Allie's book recommendation: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of ClutterWrite Your Wellness blog and store: https://writeyourwellness.comWrite Your Wellness Instagram: @writeyourwellnessWrite Your Wellness Pinterest: @writeyourwellness

Mar 30, 2023 • 15min
34: The Power of Play
Send us a textDid you know that play can decrease stress and increase your overall well being? I can improve your physical, mental, and emotional health! AND as an added bonus, it can actually increase your ability to learn and retain information! Today we will talk about 4 ways to incorporate more play into your day. Try it out and see what shifts you experience! Psych Central Article The Important of Play for Adults Apply to work with me here: www.maryannwalker.life

Mar 23, 2023 • 20min
33: Alone with your Thoughts
Send us a textToday we will discuss a fascinating study that was done at the University of Virginia. Volunteers were essentially given the option to be alone with their thoughts or self inflict electric shock. About 50% chose to be shocked! So why are we afraid to be left alone with our thoughts? And how can we become more comfortable with it? Listen and find out! Links:Article: The Challenge of the Disengaged Mind Episode 20: The Drama Triangle Part 1: Victim/Creator

Mar 16, 2023 • 23min
32: Going Viral/ Determining Worth
Send us a textAre you using likes and follows to determine your worth? Guess what! You have inherit worth just because you're YOU! Let's explore external vs internal validation as we celebrate my going viral! It's going to be great!

Mar 9, 2023 • 18min
31: Toxic Positivity vs Optimism
Send us a textToday we will discuss the difference between toxic positivity (radical denial) vs optimism (radical acceptance). Click here for a copy of Micheal Singers book, The Untethered SoulClick here to listen to episode 5, Manuals Want to work with me? Apply here: www.MaryAnnWalker.lifeClick to follow me on TikTokClick to follow me on InstagramClick to follow me on Facebook Click to follow me on YoutubeClick to follow me on Pinterest