In this episode of the Walking Session Podcast, I unpack the difference between genuine inner work and what she calls inner gaslighting; the subtle way we can end up blaming ourselves for everything under the banner of self-awareness, positivity, or “doing the work.”

I gently challenge ideas like “you attract what you think,” sharing how these beliefs can increase anxiety, perfectionism, and self-doubt rather than healing, especially for people shaped by trauma or a strong need for control.

Through honest reflection and psychological insight, I invite you to choose a more compassionate middle ground: taking healthy responsibility without self-blame, allowing negative thoughts to exist without fear, and recognising that sometimes things simply happen. The episode is a reminder that acceptance, self-trust, and peace matter more than constant self-fixing; and that being human is not something you need to outgrow!

📝 And don’t forget — you can download the free journaling resource for this episode inside the Walking Session Crewwww.walkingsession.com.au

Don't want to set goals for the new year? Try this instead and yes yes it does involve a different way of doing this!

📝 And don’t forget — you can download the free journaling resource for this episode inside the Walking Session Crewwww.walkingsession.com.au

A little bit on taking a pause and listening to your needs.
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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.walkingsession.com.au

In this episode of The Walking Session Podcast, I’m diving into what I call the “overcorrected diva” — that part of us that’s tried so hard not to be too much that we’ve ended up silencing our needs altogether. You know the one — when you say “it’s fine” instead of speaking up, when you apologise for wanting help, or when you downplay what you truly need just to stay likeable.

Together, we’ll unpack how we got here — from being praised for being “easygoing” to fearing we’ll be seen as “high maintenance” — and how that quiet self-editing slowly leads to burnout and resentment. I’ll talk about why setting boundaries gets labelled as “bitchy,” how we can redefine what self-care really looks like, and how to give ourselves permission to have needs that don’t have to be justified.

Whether you’ve lost touch with what fills your cup or you’re ready to stop earning your rest, this episode will help you reconnect with your unapologetic, fully expressed self.

🎧 Grab your headphones, your shoes, and maybe your coffee — let’s walk it out.

📝 And don’t forget — you can download the free journaling resource for this episode inside the Walking Session Crewwww.walkingsession.com.au

In this unedited follow-up to part 1 where I quite literally fell through my seat mid-recording—and somehow, it becomes the perfect metaphor for the topic: breakthrough.

In Part 2, we dive deeper into how old habits, even the helpful ones, can start to hold us back. Whether it’s overworking, saying yes to everyone, or clinging to outdated routines, this episode explores how to soften what once protected us and reshape it into something that serves where we’re going.

I share small, realistic steps you can take to move forward—like shifting one daily habit at a time—so that growth feels doable, not overwhelming.

🎧 Join me as we laugh, reflect, and get real about what it takes to keep evolving—one small step (and one coconut coffee) at a time.

📝 And don’t forget — you can download the free journaling resource for this episode inside the Walking Session Crewwww.walkingsession.com.au

Sometimes what once worked beautifully for us—whether in our career, relationships, or daily routines—stops working altogether. In this episode, I share a raw story from my early days as a psychologist and the lesson my supervisor taught me long before I was ready to hear it: you can’t sprint through every season of life.

From working multiple jobs in my twenties to juggling motherhood, business, and study later on, I’ve learned (the hard way) that burnout often disguises itself as productivity. This conversation is an invitation to pause, reflect, and ask: what parts of me need to evolve to grow into my next chapter?

🎧 Tune in, walk it out, and start noticing where life is nudging you to change.

P.S. listen all the way to the end of the episode for a literal breakthrough!!

📝 And don’t forget — you can download the free journaling resource for this episode inside the Walking Session Crew
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No one has their sh*t together — not your boss, not the perfect mum at school pick-up, and definitely not this psychologist with a podcast.

In this episode, I talk about why we all fall into the trap of thinking everyone else is doing better, how comparison steals our peace, and what it actually means to be “together enough.” I also share a study (Jordan et al., 2011, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin) that shows we consistently underestimate how often other people feel negative emotions — which is why it can look like they’ve got it all figured out when they really don’t.

I’ll walk you through:

• Why chasing perfection won’t make you safer or happier.
• How to work with your natural rhythms instead of against them.
• The small, practical things that really help when life feels messy.

This one’s for you if you’ve ever looked around and thought, “Is it just me?” — it’s not. Nobody has their sh*t together all the time, and you don’t need to either.

🎧 Tune in while you walk, breathe, or just take a minute for yourself.

📝 And don’t forget — you can download the free journaling resource for this episode inside the Walking Session Crewwww.walkingsession.com.au