What you really want to know: I recently had a conversation with a friend of mine who is going through a major life event. As is usually the case, this brought up a lot for her. When we are feeling good about things we are able to go navigate life without a lot of struggle. But when something happens that seems to pull the rug out of us, it can bring up a lot of questions. This friend had some profound questions about what it means to be an empath, and I realized these are questions many of...

Here are Two Potential Reasons: Recently, two of our podcast episodes have sparked profound reflections and conversations within our community. Both episodes contain potential reasons as to why your level of empathy and kindness might not be creating the change you had hoped for. Episode Highlights: "Empathy Without Enabling: Boundaries for Toxic Relationships" "Just because you can understand why someone is acting the way they are, it doesn't mean that you have to tolerate it." Empathy is a...

Inner Work with MaryAnn Walker Click here to watch now! Hello, my friend. My assumption is that you are here because you are a kind and empathetic soul who is sometimes treated poorly by others. I want you to know that you are not alone. Maybe these stories sound a little too familiar. Sarah is a kindhearted wife and has been married to Mark for several years now. Mark often dismisses her opinions, belittles her achievements, and oftentimes displays controlling behavior. Despite feeling hurt...