The Maisie Hill Experience

What would it look like to change the way you respond to your inner critic? In this episode, I'm joined by my client Pamela in a continuation of a series where we celebrate the growth and achievements of Powerful members. Pamela shares her journey of transformation after joining the membership just six months ago, and how she moved from battling a voice that told her she wasn't enough to developing a compassionate relationship with herself.

What changes when you start treating yourself with compassion instead of constantly pushing through? In this episode, I'm joined by one of my Powerful members, Phyllis, for a conversation about self-compassion, identity, and what it can look like to understand yourself in a new way. Phyllis shares her experience of receiving an ADHD diagnosis and how coaching supported her through the assessment process and the emotional shifts that followed.

What if the goal you set made failure impossible? In this episode, I'm joined by Heather Newson, one of my long-time members from Powerful, who shares her experience of working with the goal of being okay with getting things wrong. Heather takes us through her journey of navigating perfectionism and how embracing imperfection has shaped both her personal and business life.

What happens when you stop choosing between doing everything yourself and relying on someone else? In this final instalment of my three-part series, I am looking at the middle place where you can hold yourself and allow others to hold you as well. This is where relationships and collaborations become stronger because you are no longer operating from the extremes that keep you isolated or overly dependent.

Have you ever watched someone post a question in an online group that they could have typed into Google instead? I'm exploring why some people default to asking others before engaging their own problem-solving skills, and why this pattern matters more than you might think. You'll discover specific ways to engage your own resourcefulness before asking for help, understand the difference between functional dependence and emotional outsourcing, and learn how to ask for support without abandoning your agency. By the end, you'll have a framework for noticing where you might be training others to depend on you, and where you m...

When you pride yourself on being capable and independent, it can be easy to miss when self-reliance starts to become isolating. Many of us learned early on that doing everything ourselves felt safer than depending on others, especially if asking for help once led to criticism or disappointment. But when the instinct to rely only on yourself becomes automatic, it can leave you stretched thin and disconnected from the people who want to support you.

When you leave a conversation wishing you had said something, that tightening in your throat is a signal from your body, not a failure on your part. Self-silencing often feels safer than speaking up, but it comes at a cost. The words you swallow can show up as tension, frustration, or even physical symptoms, because holding things in keeps your system in protection mode.

Have you ever had an idea but found yourself unsure of how to take the first step? Maybe you're overwhelmed by the lack of time, energy, or support, and it feels like the idea is impossible to bring to life. The reason it feels that way is often tied to the way you're thinking about it. In this episode, I'm sharing a fresh perspective on how to approach your ideas and bring them to life with more ease.

Do you spend more time stewing on things than savouring them? Most of us replay frustrating situations in our minds far more often than we savour what feels good. But the brain uses the same circuitry for both. One keeps you trapped in stress, the other expands your capacity for joy.

Do you ever feel like your life is too full to make meaningful changes, even though you know something needs to shift? This week, I'm helping you recognise and shift the thought errors that keep you stuck in that cycle. These patterns of thinking, like "I don't have time", "it's not the right moment", or "this will take too much", feel true, but they're often just your brain's way of avoiding discomfort.

In this episode, I walk you through how to identify these thought errors for what they are, challenge them, and replace them with q...

Do you find yourself hesitating when faced with a decision, even one that could move you closer to what you truly want? In this episode, I'm talking about decision making for your future self, and how the choices you make today shape the person you become tomorrow. Every decision is an opportunity to grow, to learn, and to step into a version of yourself that is more confident, aligned, and capable.

We explore how to shift your focus away from outcomes and external validation, and instead tune into the long-term impact of your choices on y...

Do you ever pause to consider what your personal standards are and how they shape your life? Your standards, whether about how you dress, how you spend your time, or who you spend it with, guide your choices and actions. They set the tone for how you treat yourself and how others treat you, and they can be consciously chosen or subtly learned over time.

In this episode, I explore how to notice, assess, and work with your personal standards. I share examples from my own life, from clothing choices to money routines, to show h...

Do you ever feel frustrated when your most important goals seem to take forever to achieve? The goals that require you to expand your identity and sense of self aren't quick wins or overnight successes. They are the slow burns that transform who you are while you work toward them, demanding patience, commitment, and consistent effort over time.

Do you trust the things your body tells you, even when you can't explain them or get someone else to validate them? Many of us who've been socialised as female have been trained to doubt what we sense, to question our instincts, and to defer to others' opinions, even when our internal knowing is guiding us correctly. This conditioning shapes the way we make decisions, respond to relationships, and navigate our work and creative projects.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Have you ever set a goal, only to find that distractions or other commitments get in the way of achieving it? In today's episode, I'm sharing a concept that has helped me and my clients achieve goals time and time again. It's the idea of "rocks," the essential steps that must be taken to reach your goal.

What if the key to achieving your goals isn't about constantly chasing motivation or excitement, but about doing the work when it feels slow, boring, or difficult? In today's episode, I'm diving into what I call necessary work: those tasks that might not feel glamorous but are crucial to reaching your goals. Whether you're a goal-setting enthusiast or someone who tends to avoid setting them, this episode will show you why embracing this phase is essential for your success.

What if the key to thriving, even during your busiest times, is creating space for yourself? In today's episode, theatre director Jess Edwards shares how she shifted from feeling constantly drained to directing multiple shows in just a few months, without burnout. Jess's journey offers a profound lesson on the power of boundaries, self-care, and creating spaciousness in demanding creative work.

Have you ever found yourself thinking you need to wait until things calm down before you can ask for help? Whether it's a big life change, a new job, or an intense project, we often convince ourselves that we're not deserving of support until we've made it through the storm. I noticed this theme pop up during my recent membership launch, and it completely shifted how I think about receiving support.

What if you could believe in yourself, not just on the sunny days, but also when life feels uncertain? In today's episode, we're diving into the power of self-belief and how to cultivate it, no matter what's happening around you. It's easy to feel confident when everything is going well, but what happens when the tide turns? Can you maintain belief in yourself during the stormy times?

Self-belief built solely on external praise or past achievements is fragile. It's like building a sandcastle on the shore — it might stand tall for a moment, but the nex...

What if the key to creating the life you desire is simply learning how to want it? In today's episode, I'm diving into the practise of wanting, which may seem simple but can be a game-changer in your journey towards the life you truly want. Too often, we rush from identifying our desires straight to taking action. 

By embracing the practise of wanting and allowing yourself to sit with your desires—without justification, explanation, or apology—you create the space for real transformation. This shift allows you to approach your goals with greater clarity and confid...

What if perfectionism is the very thing stopping you from making progress? Perfectionism is one of the biggest things that can keep you from moving forward, even when you're doing your best. It's that nagging feeling that you need to do more, do it better, or get everything just right before you can take action. But what if trying to be perfect is actually holding you back?

In this episode, I'll explore how perfectionism can keep you stuck and prevent you from moving forward. We'll dive into how to recognise perfectionist tendencies and the impact t...

What if striving for calm is actually holding you back? In today's episode, I'm diving into why the pursuit of calm might not be the goal you think it is. Calm seems like the ultimate emotional state, the one where everything is manageable, controlled, and together. But what if it's setting you up to fail?

What if your quest for self-improvement is actually a form of self-rejection? In today's episode, I explore how perfectionism, shame, and hustle culture can sneak into your personal growth journey. 

What could your life look like in a year if you chose to live by design instead of by default? In this episode, I invite you to reflect on how your choices today shape the person you'll become. It's not about setting goals or resolutions, but about stepping into a version of yourself that feels almost unrecognisable — in the best way.

Are you counting yourself out even before someone else does? The systems we live in frequently work to limit our potential, but too often we do their work for them by counting ourselves out before anyone else has the chance. 

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Ready to go behind the scenes of the biggest business decisions I've made over the last five years? In this deeply personal episode, I share why I haven't opened the membership doors for almost 18 months and how I completely rebuilt everything from the ground up to serve at a whole new level.

Do you ever find yourself holding back when you invest in training because you're worried about wasting time or money? That fear can quietly limit how much you get from any experience. In this episode, I explore how approaching investments as a relationship rather than a transaction opens up space for real growth and transformation.

I share how I think about every investment I make—from low-ticket to five-figure training—not by the price tag but by the intention and presence I bring. This shift moves you out of measuring how much you consume and into how fully...

Do you feel like you're doing all the right things to improve your life, but the changes just don't seem to stick? In this episode, I'm sharing why identity work is the missing piece when it comes to uplevelling and making lasting progress.

I'll walk you through my five-step process for closing the identity gap: the space between who you've been by default and who you're ready to be by design. The questions I share will help you uncover what's really going on beneath the surface and how to create a self-concept that supports the life you're b...

What if learning to trust yourself changed everything? In this episode, I'm joined by Florence Scordoulis, a freelance journalist who specialises in LGBTQ+ and bisexual experiences, and a long-time member of the community. She shares how doing this work has helped her navigate career changes, solo travel, and fully embrace her identity as a bisexual woman.

Florence talks about how the membership supported her in building self-trust, making bold decisions before she felt ready, and redefining what success means to her. She also holds the record for using Ask a Coach the most, and explains how written c...

Have you ever felt the urge to walk away when things get challenging? Last week, I explored the power of leaving. This week, I'm examining the flip side – the profound power that comes from choosing to stay. Not staying stuck or silent, but staying with yourself, with discomfort, with truth, and with the things and people you've chosen.

The decision to stay isn't automatically noble, just as leaving isn't automatically selfish. The key is understanding why you're staying and whether it's costing you your truth or revealing it. When staying is a powerful choice, it's because you're sta...

Have you ever noticed how we celebrate beginnings but whisper about endings? I've been thinking about this a lot lately—how the most transformative moments in my life didn't start with arrivals but with exits. The courage to walk away from something that no longer fits can be the most powerful decision you ever make.

In this episode, you'll hear why staying in something you've outgrown is a slow way to disappear, while leaving can be the ultimate act of self-respect. Not just walking away from what isn't working, but walking toward what's next. I inv...

Have you ever made a brilliant plan, felt completely aligned with it, and then... just ghosted on it? We've all been there. That moment when our initial enthusiasm fades and we find ourselves making excuses, avoiding the work, or conveniently "forgetting" about our commitments.

What if I told you that in these moments, you're actually selling yourself on something - either why the plan is worth it or why it isn't? This realization changed everything for me. Selling isn't just something we do in business; it's something we do internally all the time. When you l...

Have you ever wondered why you keep repeating the same patterns despite your best intentions to change? The answer isn't that you're lazy or lack discipline—you have a self-concept problem.

In this episode, I'm diving deep into why your self-concept matters so much and how to intentionally update it. We'll explore how to recognize when your self-concept is outdated, how to build a more accurate one that serves you, and why this isn't about becoming someone else—it's about becoming more fully you. This isn't optional work; it's foundational to creating the life you want...

Is there a decision you've been circling for weeks, months, or even years? That thing you keep promising yourself you'll figure out "soon"? I see you, I've been there, and today I'm going to help you break through that indecision.

Whether your decision is about work, relationships, parenting, money, or anything else, you don't need a spreadsheet—you need a spine. And if the decision you've been avoiding has some edges to it? Even better. That's where the magic happens. In this episode, I'm showing you how to recognize where you're spinning in indecision and wha...

What if your biggest health challenge could become the foundation of your life's work? In this episode, I'm joined by Miriam Wilson, a member of The Flow Collective (now called Powerful) whose long battle with chronic migraines has inspired a thriving coaching practice. 

As you'll hear, Miriam's story is a striking example of how personal struggle can evolve into a source of strength—not just physically, but professionally and emotionally as well. Her journey is a beautiful reminder that even in the face of persistent health challenges, we have the power to shift direction, reclaim our...