The Maisie Hill Experience

What does it actually mean to be good at relationships? You might think it means getting along with everyone, avoiding conflict, or being the person everyone can rely on. But sometimes those things come at the expense of speaking up, expressing what you need, and letting other people experience the real you.

In this episode, I'm exploring the ideas many of us have absorbed about what good relationships are supposed to look like, particularly when we've been socialised to be agreeable, accommodating, and responsible for keeping everyone else happy. Drawing on my own experiences and years of coaching, I'm sharing seven things I believe it means to be good at relationships and the skills that can help you put them into practice.

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What thoughts have you repeated so many times that you've stopped questioning whether they're actually true? Some thoughts can sound so reasonable and factual that we barely notice them, yet they can quietly shape how we feel, what we do, and what we believe is possible for us.

In this episode, I'm taking on some of the automatic thoughts I hear most often from my clients and exposing the assumptions underneath them. From believing you're behind or not doing enough to questioning whether you're ready, I'm showing you why these seemingly factual thoughts deserve a closer look and what can happen when you stop automatically believing them.

Listen in to learn how to spot the thoughts that may be holding you back and bring them into the light. You'll discover how to interrogate the stories your brain offers you, recognise when perfectionism and self-worth are shaping your thinking, and decide which thoughts you actually want to keep.

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Have you ever achieved something you really wanted, only to wonder why it didn't feel as good as you thought it would? We can spend months or even years working towards a goal, expecting that reaching it will change how we feel about ourselves or our lives. Then we get there, the initial excitement fades, and we're left wondering, is that it?

In this episode, I'm exploring goal disappointment and arrival fallacy, the belief that achieving a particular goal will finally make you feel happy, fulfilled, confident, or enough. I look at why we become so attached to external markers of success, how perfectionism and self-worth can intensify this cycle, and what changes when you start paying attention to who you're becoming along the way.

Listen in to discover how to pursue meaningful goals without relying on the end result to change how you feel about yourself. You'll learn why celebrating your progress matters, how to recognise everything you're gaining through the process, and what it means to arrive within yourself rather than waiting for an achievement to get you there.

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Do you ever find yourself so focused on what is happening right now that you lose sight of where you are going? In this episode, I'm exploring what it means to be future-focused and how far ahead you need to look in order to stay effective while still responding to what is happening in your life today.

I talk about how stress and overwhelm can pull your attention towards whatever feels most immediate, making it harder to see beyond the problem in front of you. I also explore why having a vision, destination, or goal gives you a sense of direction, and how to hold that bigger picture while bringing your attention back to the next part of the road you actually need to travel.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a clearer sense of where to place your focus when you are working towards something that matters to you. You'll be invited to notice whether you are looking too closely at today's problems or too far into the future, and consider what the right point just ahead of you looks like so you can keep moving forward.

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Do you tend to think of perfectionism as a sign that you care about doing things well? In this episode, I'm returning to the topic of perfectionism, the many ways it can show up, and how it can hold you back through procrastination, self-criticism, fear of mistakes, and the exhausting cycle of high achievement and burnout.

I explore why messy, imperfect action can be such an effective way to challenge perfectionist tendencies by helping you get started, experiment, and build your tolerance for mistakes. I also introduce another approach: choosing precision over perfectionism, and focusing your attention on being clear and specific about what actually matters rather than trying to get everything exactly right.

By the end of this episode, you'll have several ways to approach perfectionism differently. You'll be invited to get precise about what you want, define your goals and priorities clearly, focus on the next step in front of you, and set expectations that reflect the energy and capacity you actually have while remaining flexible about how you get there.

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A change in your circumstances does not mean you have lost progress. In this episode, I explore why it can feel as though you've gone backwards when your life changes, and how much of that judgement comes from ideas about success and progress that we have absorbed from society.

I look at the expectations you may be using to judge where you are in life and what happens when your circumstances no longer fit the timeline you thought they would. I also explore the difference between the facts of what has changed and the meaning you attach to those changes, including what you might be making them mean about you.

This episode will help you question your assumptions about what moving forwards is supposed to look like. You'll be invited to consider whose definition of success you are using, separate circumstance from interpretation, and make room for the possibility that different does not have to mean worse. Sometimes, even going backwards can be exactly what is needed.

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What if anger isn't something you need to suppress, avoid, or regulate your way out of? Many of us have been conditioned to see anger as irrational, harmful, or something we shouldn't express. In this episode, I'm exploring why anger and the fight response are important, and what becomes possible when we learn to work with them rather than fear them.

I look at the ways we've been taught to relate to anger, particularly those of us socialised as female, and why suppressing it can lead to resentment, passive aggression, or eventually reaching a boiling point. We also explore how anger can be protective and corrective, helping us set boundaries, advocate for ourselves and others, and recognise when something needs to change.

Listen in to discover how to build your capacity to feel and express anger without using it to harm or control. You'll learn how to recognise the information your anger is giving you, access your fight response when you need it, and channel that energy in an intentional and responsible way.

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What happens when you make a big change, only to find yourself wanting to retreat to the way things were before? Levelling up can bring discomfort, uncertainty, and fear, even when you're excited about where you're heading. In this episode, I'm exploring why the urge to step back is such a normal part of moving beyond what's familiar.

I look at what can come up as you stretch into the next version of yourself, from fear of judgement and questions about your worthiness to procrastination and the temptation to hide. I also explain why discomfort doesn't necessarily mean you've made the wrong decision, and how becoming aware of your own patterns can help you stay with the changes you want to make.

Listen in to learn how to make space for the discomfort of levelling up without turning it into a problem. You'll discover how to question the fears that could hold you back, take action when you're tempted to retreat, and create your own narrative about what stepping into your next level means about you.

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Do you ever have days where even the simplest things feel impossible? When you're already struggling, it's easy to pile on self-criticism for how you're coping, making a hard day feel even harder. In this episode, I'm sharing a simple approach that can help you reduce that extra layer of judgement and move through difficult days with more self-compassion.

I introduce the concept of a Hard Day Protocol and explain why it's very different from a traditional self-care routine. Rather than creating an ideal list of things you think you should do, I show you how to build a plan based on what you already do on your toughest days, so you can reduce the shame and self-judgement that often make those days even harder.

This episode invites you to rethink what support can look like when you're struggling. You'll discover how a Hard Day Protocol can make difficult days more manageable, help you let go of unnecessary self-judgement, and understand when self-care becomes available to you again.

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What do you do when things don't go according to plan? Setbacks can leave you questioning yourself, replaying what happened, or wondering if you should give up altogether. In this episode, I'm sharing the mindset shifts and practical steps that have helped me recover from setbacks, build resilience, and keep moving towards the things that matter most.

Drawing on my own recent experience, along with coaching conversations inside the membership, I explore why the way you respond in the moments after a setback matters just as much as the setback itself. I explain why your thoughts, emotions, and the story you tell yourself can either keep you stuck or help you find your way forward, and why resilience isn't about pretending you're unaffected or simply pushing through.

Listen in as I walk you through my seven-step process for overcoming setbacks with greater intention and self-compassion. You'll learn how to process what happened, challenge unhelpful narratives, recognise what went well, identify the support you need, and take the next step with confidence, even when things haven't gone to plan.

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