245. Overcome Mental Blocks and Stop Giving Away Your Power
Do you ever feel like you're waiting for the perfect conditions before you take action? In this episode, I dive into the mental blocks that prevent us from moving forward. We often give our power away to external factors or other people’s decisions, like sliding all our chips across the casino table and letting someone else bet on our behalf. Mental blocks often show up disguised as facts. Our minds tell us we can’t move forward until we have approval, more resources, or a change in circumstances. You’ll learn how to spot these mental blocks and recognise when you’re betting on others instead of yourself. I’ll explain how making a small move, even when the full picture feels out of reach, can get you back in the game. We’ll also explore how changing the language you use can help unlock new possibilities for action. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/245
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244. The Politics of Protecting the Asset
Do you ever feel guilty for prioritising yourself, even when you know it’s necessary? Protecting your capacity — what I call “protecting the asset” — isn’t just about avoiding burnout. It’s about power, socialisation, and whose needs get met while others are expected to keep giving. When you start prioritising yourself, you aren’t just changing your own life; you’re disrupting systems that have long benefited from women’s invisible labour and challenging the social rules that reward overfunctioning while punishing boundaries. In this episode, I explore why taking care of yourself can feel indulgent or selfish and how that guilt was strategically taught to keep you useful to everyone but yourself. We unpack how being socialised as female encourages self-erasure, how workplaces and families rely on invisible labour, and why the people around you are trained to expect you to smooth over tensions. I also cover how to protect your capacity without inadvertently shifting burdens onto others and why doing this work is a political act that models new possibilities for collective care. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/244
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243. The Cost of Being Everyone's "Emotional Support Tights" in Relationships
Do you find yourself smoothing over tension in conversations, keeping everyone comfortable while you silently bear the weight? Many of us step into this invisible role, managing moods, filling in awkward silences, and making sure conflict does not surface. It can feel like you are helping others, but often, you are protecting yourself from discomfort, and it can be exhausting. In this episode, I am exploring the idea of emotional support tights, the pattern of holding everything together, keeping conversations smooth, and preventing friction in relationships. Like shapewear that initially feels supportive but eventually becomes restrictive, this role starts with good intentions but ends up limiting authentic connection. Whether it is at work, with family, or in friendships, constantly smoothing over tensions keeps real issues from being addressed and prevents genuine relationships from growing. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/243
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242. The Demonisation of Dominance
Do you ever feel that you're not supposed to take charge or assert yourself in a room? In this episode, I’m diving into the concept of dominance, why it’s often demonised, and why we need to redefine it for ourselves. Many of us have been taught to fear or resist dominant energy, especially when past experiences have shown us its aggressive and harmful side. But what if we could reclaim dominance as a tool for leadership, protection, and direction? In this episode, I explore the crucial difference between mature dominance and immature, aggressive dominance. I share why embracing mature dominance can be empowering, especially when we understand its role in setting boundaries, driving progress, and creating healthier relationships. Drawing from observations of horse herds and real-life examples, I explain how dominance, when used skillfully, helps keep everyone safe, directed, and at ease. It’s about directing the group toward goals, protecting everyone’s well-being, and making decisions that benefit the whole. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/242
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241. Why You Shouldn’t Be Low-Maintenance and How to Ask for More
How often do you put your needs last and convince yourself that being easy-going is a virtue? For years, I minimised my own preferences and smoothed over my wants to make life easier for everyone else. Being low-maintenance felt safe, like I was doing the “right” thing, but it came at a cost. This episode is about why tending to what you actually need matters, why saying what you want is essential, and how making yourself heard is not selfish but necessary for real connection and emotional well-being. You will discover how to recognise when you are mistaking lack of conflict for healthy relationships, why expecting people to read your mind is futile, and practical ways to start expressing what matters to you. Most importantly, you will learn why being “high maintenance”, having standards, needs, and desires, is not selfish but essential for genuine connection and emotional nourishment. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://maisiehill.com/241
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