Walking Session

25: Inner Work or Inner Gaslighting

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.walkandtalktherapy.com/walkingsession [https://www.walkandtalktherapy.com/walkingsession]

24: A different way to set goals; from a Performance Psychologist

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.walkandtalktherapy.com/walkingsession [https://www.walkandtalktherapy.com/walkingsession]

23: Distance Brings Clarity

A little bit on taking a pause and listening to your needs. Updates on how you can work with me www.walkandtalktherapy.com/walkingsession [https://www.walkandtalktherapy.com/walkingsession]

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 [https://www.walkandtalktherapy.com/walkingsession]

21: How the Overcorrected Diva turned into Pick Me

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.walkandtalktherapy.com/walkingsession [https://www.walkandtalktherapy.com/walkingsession]