In this episode, Tala and Maya break down the idea that time is not as powerful as people think. Time is a concept. Humans created clocks and calendars, but purpose, growth, and destiny do not follow human timing. Many people feel behind in life because they compare their timeline to others, forgetting that God does not move according to the clock on your wall.

Tala talks about how rushing creates anxiety. You start to feel like life is passing you by, when in reality you are exactly where you should be. Maya explains how society pressures people to hit milestones at certain ages. Get married by this age. Make money by this age. Have your life figured out by this age. But none of that is real. These are expectations people agreed on, not laws you must obey.

They speak about divine timing. How God can shift a person’s life in one year, one month, or even one moment. They bring in scripture. Ecclesiastes 3 reminds us that there is a time for everything. Your timing is not delayed. It is being arranged.

They also talk about how people waste time by worrying instead of preparing. When you focus on your own path and build consistently, time becomes your friend. When you compare yourself to others, time becomes your enemy.

By the end of this episode, listeners understand that time is not something to fear. It is something to use. It is a tool, not a master. Tala and Maya remind everyone that you are not late. You are not behind. You are on a journey that is unique to you, and the right things will meet you at the right time.

In this episode, Tala and Maya talk about something many people ignore. The way you speak shows the kind of mind you have. Your words expose your character, your insecurities, your intentions, and even your level of growth. You cannot hide a broken mindset with jokes or confidence. Your mouth will always reveal what is going on inside.

Tala explains how people insult others because they feel small inside. When you attack someone’s success or happiness, it is usually a sign of jealousy, fear, or lack of confidence. Maya talks about how hating on people exposes what you lack within yourself. You dislike what you cannot build. You mock what you do not understand. You envy what you do not have the discipline to create.

They discuss how speaking with kindness is not weakness. It is strength. It shows control. It shows maturity. It shows that your mind is stable. Your words are reflections of your inner world. If your thoughts are chaotic, your speech will be the same. If your mind is calm and intentional, your speech will show it.

They also bring in scripture. Luke 6:45 says that out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. That means your mouth is a mirror. It shows what your heart is full of.

By the end of this episode, listeners understand that your words are not just sound. They are clues. They reveal your mindset, your discipline, your jealousy, your peace, your growth, or your lack of it. Tala and Maya remind everyone to guard their thoughts, because your mouth will always tell the truth about what is happening in your mind.

In this episode, Tala and Maya explore a truth many people never slow down to think about. Nothing is real until you create it. Every idea, every space, every invention, every lifestyle people admire today started as a thought in someone’s mind. The world you live in is shaped by the decisions you make and the things you choose to believe.

Tala talks about how people limit themselves because they think life is already set. They think success is only for certain people. They think their background or mistakes have locked them into one story. But the reality is simple. Nothing becomes real until someone decides to bring it to life.

Maya explains how everything around us was once invisible. The pay phone was once a thought. The iPhone was once a sketch. Steve Jobs created something the world had never seen before because he believed in what he imagined. That same power exists in every person.

They discuss how fear and doubt make people shrink their dreams. How overthinking kills ideas before they even start. And how faith can turn your imagination into something physical. They remind listeners that God created the world with words. Thoughts become actions. Actions become reality.

By the end of this episode, you understand that your life is not accidental. Your thoughts are the blueprint. You can build a new reality. You can break old cycles. You can create something the world has never seen. Nothing is real until you decide to make it real.

In this episode, Tala and Maya talk about one of the most important questions a person can ask. Why. The reason behind your actions. The reason behind your dreams. The reason behind your behavior. Many people know what they want, but they do not know why they want it. And without a why, you lose direction fast.

Tala explains how your why gives you discipline. It gives you focus. It gives you strength on the days you feel tired or confused. Maya talks about how people copy the dreams of others because they never sat down to discover their own purpose. They also laugh about the funny reasons people chase things that do not match their true calling.

They bring in scripture. Proverbs 19:21 says many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that stands. Your why is connected to your purpose. When you understand it, you stop comparing yourself to others. You stop rushing. You stop forcing yourself into things that do not belong to you.

The episode guides listeners to ask deep questions. Why am I doing this. Why do I want this life. Why do I react this way. Why do I choose these people. When your why is clear, your decisions become simple. Your boundaries become strong. Your path becomes steady.

By the end of this episode, you understand that your why is not a motivational quote. It is your foundation. It is what carries you through pressure, fear, doubt, and growth. Tala and Maya show that once you know your why, you know your next step.

In this episode, Tala and Maya dive into the mindset that quietly destroys confidence and growth. Victim mentality. The belief that everything is happening to you and nothing is within your control. Many people carry this mindset without knowing it, and it shows up in how they talk, how they react, and the choices they make.

Tala breaks down how victim mentality is not about being weak. It is about feeling powerless. When you keep saying “people are doing me” or “life is against me,” your mind stops looking for solutions. Maya talks about how this mindset can come from childhood, trauma, or even culture. But you can still unlearn it.

They speak on the signs. Blaming everyone. Refusing to take accountability. Expecting the world to save you. Comparing your life to others. Feeling attacked by honest feedback. They also share real stories and laugh through the dramatic excuses people make when they do not want to grow.

Scripture comes in. In John 5, Jesus asked the man at the pool, “Do you want to be made whole?” The question was simple. It shows that healing begins with desire and responsibility. Not excuses.

Tala and Maya show listeners that ending victim mentality does not mean ignoring your pain. It means deciding that your pain will not control your life. They teach practical ways to shift your mindset from “why me” to “what can I do next.”

By the end of this episode, you learn that power is always in your hands. You can choose progress. You can choose healing. You can choose a new story. Victim mentality ends the moment you decide to stand up and take ownership of your life.

In this episode, Tala and Maya talk about something most people never think about. Updating your brain. The same way you update your phone, your apps, your laptop, your mind also needs upgrades. Many people are running on old information, old habits, old beliefs, and old family patterns. Then they wonder why life feels stuck.

Tala explains how the statement “this is how we are in my family” is a trap. It keeps people repeating the same behavior even when they know it is not working. Maya talks about how your brain learns by repetition, and how you can train it to choose better. They make it simple, fun, and honest, with jokes and expressions that keep the conversation real.

They also bring in scripture. Romans 12:2 says you should renew your mind. That means you have the power to update the way you think. You are not stuck with the mindset you grew up with. You can choose new thoughts. You can choose new habits. You can choose a new life.

The episode shows listeners that you do not lack character. You just need new information. You are not your past. You are what you decide to become. Tala and Maya guide listeners on how to break mental limits, replace old thinking, and build a stronger, wiser, calmer mind.

By the end, you understand that growth is not magic. It is an update. And you can start anytime.

In this first episode of Inner Working, Tala and Maya open a real conversation about shame. Not the type people joke about online, but the silent weight that follows you into your choices, your confidence, and even your relationships.

They talk about how shame starts early. A mistake you made. Something your family said. The fear of being seen the wrong way. Many people carry it for years without knowing it is shaping their behavior. Tala talks about how shame can make you hide your gifts. Maya speaks on how shame can block you from asking for help because you think you don’t deserve support.

They break down the difference between guilt and shame. Guilt says “I did something wrong.” Shame says “Something is wrong with me.” One corrects behavior. The other attacks identity.

They share moments from their own lives, laugh through the awkward parts, and show how shame loses power when you talk about it with honesty. They also bring in faith, reminding listeners that God does not speak through shame. The Bible says in Romans 8:1 that there is no condemnation for those who walk with Him. That means shame is not your home.

By the end of this episode, listeners understand that shame grows in silence, but healing begins the moment you name it. Tala and Maya show that you can release shame, choose better, and build a self image that is not controlled by the past. This episode sets the tone for the entire series. Real. Honest. Transformative.