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If you’re a highly sensitive person or recovering people-pleaser, feeling uncomfortable doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. It often means you’re becoming aware of deeply practiced patterns—over-giving, self-abandonment, or staying quiet to keep the peace. These behaviors weren’t flaws; they were learned responses that once helped you feel safe, connected, or accepted.

I help highly sensitive people identify the patterns that are holding them back and gently create lasting change that honors their kind heart and sensitivity. Discomfort is a sign of growth, not failure, and with the right support, you can build self-trust, healthy boundaries, and confidence—without hardening or losing who you are.

Hi!  I'm MaryAnn Walker. As someone who was raised in a high-demand religion, I was taught that self-sacrifice was the path to happiness—that being "nice", accommodating, and putting everyone else’s needs first was not only expected, but the only way to happiness. So I did exactly that. I placed other's wants, wishes, and desires above my own, believing that if I just gave enough, peace, love, connection and fulfillment would follow. Instead, I felt burned out, confused about why I wasn't experiencing more fulfilling connection and disconnected from my authentic self. What I was promised would bring joy and connection was actually bringing pain.

Through coaching and my own inner work, everything changed. I learned how to honor my sensitivity instead of overriding it, how to set boundaries that strengthened my relationships, and how to listen to my nervous system instead of pushing past it. 

Today, I am more at peace, less anxious, and living more authentically—and happier—than I ever thought possible. My relationships are stronger, my nervous system is calmer, and I didn’t have to shut down my sensitivity to get here. I simply needed to better understand it. Now, I help highly sensitive people and recovering people-pleasers do the same— create lives rooted in clarity, connection, and self-trust.

If you’re feeling a quiet pull that it’s time for something to change, consider this  your invitation to join me on a free clarity call. This call is a supportive, no-pressure conversation where we’ll talk about what you’re navigating, what you want to feel differently, and whether coaching is the right next step for you. 

You don’t need to have all the answers—just a willingness to be honest with yourself. When you’re ready,  book your free clarity call and take the first step toward a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and aligned.

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If you’re a highly sensitive person or recovering people-pleaser, my podcast, Inner Work with MaryAnn Walker, is here to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered. Each episode offers practical strategies, personal insights, and inspiring stories to help you navigate people-pleasing patterns, set healthy boundaries, and honor your sensitivity—without guilt or self-judgment. Whether you’re looking to process emotions, strengthen relationships, or create a life that feels authentically yours, this podcast gives you the tools and encouragement to take real, actionable steps.

Each week, I share practical tips, stories, and exercises to help kind and sensitive people break free from people-pleasing, set boundaries, and trust themselves more. You’ll hear easy-to-apply strategies and inspiring insights that make creating lasting change feel possible—and even fun. Tune in on your favorite podcast platform and start discovering how small shifts can bring more calm, confidence, and joy into your life.