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Inner Work With MaryAnn Walker: Life Coach for People Pleasers

Are you a people pleaser or a highly sensitive person who somehow became the unofficial emotional support human for everyone in your life… and now you’re exhausted? If so, you’re not alone—and this podcast is for you.

I’m MaryAnn Walker, and I help people pleasers and highly sensitive people break free from people pleasing, stop abandoning themselves, and finally find peace (without turning into someone they’re not).

Each week, we explore how to set boundaries without guilt, stop over-accommodating, and rebuild self-trust—so your relationships can feel more balanced, safe, and mutually supportive.

Through practical tools, gentle coaching, and real-life examples, you’ll learn how to care for others without losing yourself, trust your own voice, and create emotional safety in your life.

It’s time to stop people pleasing, put down the weight of everyone else’s emotions, and start experiencing the peace and self-respect you deserve.

Hit subscribe now and let’s help you feel more grounded, confident, and at home in your own life.

If you’re ready for more customized support, I would love to work with you. You can have a life filled with peace, clarity, and connection—and I can show you how.

👉 Inquire about one-on-one coaching availability and next steps here:
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Latest Episodes:

74: Navigating Emotional Intelligence Gaps In Relationship Dec 21, 2023

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Welcome back, everyone! In today's episode, MaryAnn Walker delves into a common struggle experienced by many helpers, healers, and people pleasers—the challenge of navigating emotional maturity gaps in relationships. MaryAnn explores the problems arising from differences in emotional intelligence levels and offers valuable insights on resolution strategies.

Main Ideas:

Self-Reflection on Emotional Maturity:
- You are the only person you can control. Focus on your own ability to show up in emotionally mature ways.
- Even evolved individuals can exhibit emotional immaturity at times, especially when sick or under stress.
Defining Emotional Maturity:
- Emotional maturity involves understanding, managing, and expressing emotions constructively.
- Emotional immaturity signifies underdeveloped emotional skills and an inability to name or communicate emotions and/or needs.
Resolving Communication Styles:
- Emotionally mature partners create safety for open communication.
- Less emotionally mature individuals practice gradual expression and non-defensive receptivity to feedback.
Navigating the Empathy Gap:
- Emotionally developed partners often assume that because they have an easier time empathizing, that others should, too. This is not always the case. Be patient and accept people where they are on their emotional intelligence journey.
Effective Conflict Resolution:
- Differences in emotional intelligence are often magnified during conflict.
- Seek to find common ground, putting both partners on the same team, and focusing on shared goals.
Healthy Coping Mechanisms:
1. Recognize buffers and practice self-regulation to avoid impeding personal and relationship growth.
Understanding Emotional Needs:
- Recognizing ones own motional needs improves communication as well as relationship quality.
- Take ownership of your emotions rather than blaming others.
Balancing Emotional Styles:
- Acknowledge that there are differences when it comes to processing emotions . Respect each other's processing styles.
- Mutual understanding, patience, and learning can create healthy connection.

Remember, emotional intelligence is a journey, and understanding, patience, and a willingness to learn are essential in building healthier connections. If you resonate with the episode, come back next week to learn 10 ways to increase emotional intelligence!
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73: Mind Mastery: Take Control of Your Subconscious Thoughts Dec 14, 2023

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Welcome back to the podcast! Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of conscious and subconscious thoughts. Picture your mind as a ship, with the captain representing your conscious mind and the crew as your subconscious. While the captain guides for long-term success, the crew sometimes takes charge, causing unexpected twists.

In real life, our subconscious thoughts often dictate our actions, shaping our results.

To make these subconscious thoughts conscious is to take control. Consider the thoughts:
"I'm not good enough"
"I must be perfect to be loved."
"Nothing ever works out for me."
"I can't change. This is just who I am."
"I must avoid failure at all costs."
"Having success means sacrificing happiness."
Do any of these beliefs resonate with you? Recognizing them is the first step to change.

Our brains seek evidence to confirm our thoughts, influencing our reality. But we can challenge these thoughts, steering our ship deliberately.

Two powerful tools for self-discovery are coaching and journaling.
A coach provides an external perspective, revealing hidden thoughts.
Journaling allows you to analyze your thoughts objectively. Highlight facts and separate them from the stories you tell yourself.

Remember, our subconscious aims to protect us, associating discomfort with danger. Be kind to yourself when the captain (conscious mind) is temporarily offline, and the crew (subconscious) takes over. Nurturing your captain mind, especially when tired or stressed, ensures better navigation.

Challenge your subconscious, question its stories, and consciously choose your thoughts. This week, focus on nurturing your captain mind and notice when the crew tries to take control. If you'd like personalized guidance, come and work with me. Click the link to apply now.
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72: The 5 People Rule: Intentional Influence Dec 07, 2023

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In this episode, MaryAnn shares a perspective shift on the concept of being the average of the five people you spend the most time with, and, instead, shifting the focus to being the sum of the five people you allow to influence you most.
The influences may be intentional, like specific podcasts, or unintentional, like social media feed. But coming to recognize the sources of the 5 people or places that influence you the most is the first step towards living more consciously and intentionally.

First, bring it into your conscious awareness the who and the what that is currently having the most influence on you.
Second, notice the impact that influence is having on you. Is it positive or negative? What is it creating for you?
Third, decide consciously if you want to allow for this source to continue to be one of your top 5 influencers or not.
Additional prompts:
Who are the 5 people currently having significant influence over me?
How do I feel in their presence?
How do I feel when I allow them to influence me?
What 3 qualities or characteristics would most describe this individual?
Are these qualities or characteristics that I want to develop in my personal life or not? Explain.
Do I want to continue to allow this person to be one of my top 5 influencers?
You are the sum of the 5 people you choose to allow to influence you. Choose them on purpose.
If you would like help upleveling your life this year, or maybe you're recognizing that there are some people in your life that are having an influence on you and you don't know how to navigate it, gift yourself a more fulfilling life this Christmas and come and work with me.
I am currently offering 6 weeks for just $625. Click or copy the link to apply now!
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71: Radical Acceptance & Psychological Flexibility Nov 30, 2023

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This week we are exploring the concept of radical acceptance and psychological flexibility. Radical acceptance is the ability to radically accept what is which increases ones level of psychological flexibly.
For example, once we are able to radically accept what the weather is going to look like for the day, we can adapt to the new information and dress accordingly.
Radical acceptance helps us navigate life with more purpose, direction, and intention improving not only the quality of our life, but potentially the quality of our relationships as well.
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70: Modeling Emotional Processing Nov 23, 2023

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I was recently interviewed for the Raising Confident Kids online summit.
In this episode I am sharing that interview where I talk about the importance of modeling emotional processing, especially as it pertains to self care.
Emotions are there to teach us where we are and what we need. The more skilled adult care givers at processing their own emotions, the more those in their care learn from their example, allowing both parties the opportunity to learn to act rather than react emotionally.
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69: Dealing with Difficult People with Brittney Philips Nov 16, 2023

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It can be a challenge to navigate life with difficult people. Be it an ex spouse or an awkward family member, we face difficult interactions often.
In this episode bonus mom and blended family coach, Brittany P, shares her insights around how to maintain peace while engaging with difficult people.
Want to connect with Brittney? Click here!
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68: Honoring Personal Healing Timelines Nov 08, 2023

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We all process and heal in our own time and in our own way.
In this episode, MaryAnn expands on Michael Singers metaphor for healing, comparing it to a spike in ones arm.
Our wounding impacts how we show up in the world, how we engage with others, and how we self identify.
In this episode, MaryAnn shares 4 steps for personal healing:
1: Acknowledge what IS: It is only when we acknowledge what is that we can become conscious as to what we want to create on purpose.
2: Remove the spike: Distinguishing ourselves from our wound rather than identifying it is key when it comes to healing. We are not our wounds. We are the ones observing our wounding.
3: Tend to the wound: Once we have removed the spike, now is the time to attend to our wound. Clean it. Use ointment. Wrap it in a bandage and allow it to heal from the inside out.
4: Trust the process: Do not compare your healing to others. Trust that you will heal on your own timeline. Surround yourselves with people that can remind you of you journey and how far you have come when you get discouraged.
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67: People Pleasing vs Pleasing People Nov 02, 2023

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In this episode MaryAnn identifies 10 qualities of both people pleasing and pleasing people.
Descriptors for People Pleasing:

Overly accommodating
Submissive
Fear of conflict
Difficulty saying no
Excessive apologizing
Seeking approval
Avoiding personal needs
Constant need for validation
Self-sacrificing
Anxious about disappointing others

Descriptors for Pleasing People:

Being considerate
Kind and empathetic
Generous
Cooperative
Altruistic
Supportive
Respectful
Attentive to others' needs
Positive and uplifting
Willingness to help without sacrificing personal boundaries

While the behaviors of each may appear to be the exact same on the outside, the motivation and internal impact of each are vastly different.
Would you like help learning how to identify where people pleasing might be showing up for you and transitioning that into pleasing people? Come and work with me. Click here to get started.

66: People Pleasing Your Adult Children with Michelle Evans Oct 26, 2023

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In this episode, MaryAnn Walker and Empty Nest coach, Michelle Evans, explore the concept of people-pleasing, particularly in the context of empty nesters and their relationships with their adult children.
People-pleasing may seem innocent on the surface, but it often involves neglecting one's own needs while prioritizing the desires and expectations of others. This can lead to compassion fatigue and burnout. MaryAnn highlights the potential dark side of people-pleasing, where individuals aim to fulfill their emotional needs by pleasing others. In the context of empty nesters, there can be a tendency to rely on adult children to fill emotional gaps, which can complicate the parent-child relationship.
While it can be a challenge, it is critical for empty nesters to allow their adult children to experience and manage their own emotions, even if it leads to moments of discomfort.
Maryann provides actionable steps for listeners to clean up their people-pleasing tendencies, emphasizing the importance of non-judgmental self-awareness, patience, and celebrating small victories in the process. She suggests shifting from a parental role to a coaching role as adult children grow and need more independence.
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65: Raising Confident Kids Summit Oct 24, 2023

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Are you seeking to create more confidence for yourself? Are you wishing you had the tools to help your kids to feel more confident? Come and register for the FREE Raising Confident Kids Summit!
21 experts have joined together to share tools and experiences to support you and your family, no matter how old the kids are. Click the link to register now! Interviews will be sent out via email November 1st-11th. See you there!
https://raisinglittlehumansinabigworld.com/registernow

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