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Inspire in Five
by Maggie McCormack
In need of a mini boost to your day? The Inspire in Five podcast was created for you!. A 5 minute dose of inspiration to uplift, motivate and spread joy. Hosted by self esteem and well being Coach Maggie McCormack, each episode offers practical tips, spiritual wisdom and useful insights to help you evolve and grow into the future self you wish to be, as well as honoring the amazing Soul that you already are. Follow Maggie on Instagram @the.inspired.coach: https://www.instagram.com/the.inspired.coach/ Sign up to mail list: https://theinspiredcoach.myflodesk.com/join Find out more: https://www.theinspiredcoach.com.au <p s
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What You Watch Matters - Here's Why
Can a television show change the way you see the world? After watching a Korean drama, I found myself fascinated by South Korean culture, exploring the language and even looking up flights to Seoul! All because of one television series. In this episode, I explore the surprising power of...
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Why willpower isn't enough to change your habits!
Why do we blame ourselves when a habit just won’t stick? Looking back at how I stopped drinking nearly 17 years ago, I realised it wasn’t willpower that made the difference—it was something I only learned about years later: the COM-B framework. In this episode, I explore the three things every...
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The dangerous things we stop noticing.
What happens when something dangerous becomes so familiar that we stop noticing it? After a client casually mentioned taking shelter during a tornado warning, I began thinking about the risks people learn to live with - from extreme weather and dangerous animals to the everyday hazards that...
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You are the Expert in your Life!
Who is the expert in your life? Many of us spend years looking to other people for answers, reassurance and certainty. In this episode, we explore why we give our authority away, what it costs us, and how to start trusting yourself again. Stay inspired ✨ Aligned Success Lab - 4 week group…
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Your Choices Are Creating Your Future
What if the choices you make today are creating the consequences you’ll live with tomorrow? After more than 20 years as a podiatrist, I’ve seen how our everyday choices can shape our lives over time - often before we realise it. In this episode, I reflect on what my work taught me about choices…
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The Lens That Shapes Your Reality
What if you're not seeing the world as it is - but through the lens of your own beliefs, experiences and wounds? In this episode, we explore how the lens we look through shapes what we notice, the stories we tell ourselves, and even how we experience our relationships - and why changing your life...
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Embrace the Cringe
What if feeling "cringe" isn't a sign to stop, but a sign that you're growing? In this episode, we explore why feeling awkward is often part of learning something new, how a growth mindset changes what that discomfort means, and why becoming a beginner again is an essential part of redesigning…
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You are Changing
Why does change feel so hard, even when we know exactly what to do? In this episode, I explore why real change is usually happening long before we notice it, how our setbacks don't define us, and why the smallest choices often shape our lives the most. If you need a reminder that you're probably...
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Why You Still Don’t Feel Good Enough (And How to Fix It)
If you’ve ever felt like you’re not good enough - even when you’re doing everything “right”, then this episode is for you. I break down what worthiness actually means, why so many of us struggle to feel it, and the simple shift that really began to change everything for me. You’ll also hear a...
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How I Stopped Being So Hard On Myself
If you’ve ever thought beating yourself up was noble or humble, this is the episode for you. I share a simple insight that instantly freed me from a lifelong pattern of self-criticism - by exposing it for what it really is: a false form of humility. If you’re ready to stop the spiral and return…
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The secret battle in your mind!
The hardest battles we ever fight aren’t with the world around us - they’re with ourselves. In this episode, I explore the “inner opponent,” the part of us that doubts, distracts, and keeps us small… and how choosing which “wolf” we feed can change everything. A reminder that the obstacles in our...
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The Habit Before the Habit
Change doesn’t happen all at once - it happens neuron by neuron. In this episode, I share the story of a client who found hope again by starting smaller than she ever thought possible. You’ll see how even one minute a day can rewire your brain, rebuild self-trust, and spark transformation from…
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What if MY truth contradicts YOUR truth?
What if being right isn’t the goal? What if truth is something we don’t own, but discover - one layer at a time? How would that change our experience of life? Stay inspired ✨ Prefer video? Catch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xBQCsaeJHOg?si=17jlYhv-TNTWxepK Book a 1:1 coaching session...
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The permission slip
What are you waiting for? What if you gave yourself permission to do the thing, or not do the thing. If you’ve ever caught yourself waiting for the right time, the right sign, or someone else’s approval -this episode is for you. Stay inspired ✨ Link to comedy show mentioned in episode:...
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You don't own your gift
If you’ve ever tried to recreate a moment of magic - a song, a project, a video - and found it just didn’t flow the same, this episode is for you. Inspired by Madonna’s recent interview with Jay Shetty, I explore what it really means to channel creativity instead of trying to control it. I share...
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The all or nothing TRAP!
If you’ve ever thought you’re just lazy because you can’t stick to something, you’re not. Willpower is finite, and once that tank is empty, no amount of self-blame will help. In this episode I share why willpower fails, how the all-or-nothing trap keeps us stuck, and why small, consistent habits...
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I learned to LOVE myself!
In this episode, I share why so many of us were taught not to love ourselves, from schoolyard taunts to Australia’s “tall poppy syndrome.” I reflect on how those early messages stick with us, why self-love is often mistaken for arrogance, and what it really looks like to reclaim it as adults.…
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Guilt versus Shame - stop punishing yourself!
Guilt isn’t the same as shame. In this episode, I share how guilt can guide us, how shame can trap us, and why knowing the difference matters for healing, identity, and self-love. Stay inspired! Prefer video? Catch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9DnYo6fjJDU Book a 1:1 coaching session...
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You can change, here's the proof!
Habits aren’t about willpower, they’re about behaviour. In this episode, I share how something as ordinary as our drinking habits can reveal the truth about change, identity, and the swaps that shape who we become. Stay inspired! Prefer video? Catch this episode on YouTube:...
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Discipline Is My New Favorite Word
Discipline isn’t punishment — it’s self-love. In this episode, I share the five hard things I’ve built into my daily routine, I share how they’ve shifted my identity, and why “choosing your hard” is the most powerful way to grow. Stay inspired! Episode about getting up at 4.30am:...
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Are you certain about that?
We crave certainty. Our brains are wired for it. But what happens when life offers us nothing but the unknown? In this episode, I share my own struggles with uncertainty, what neuroscience says about our craving for control, and why learning to trust the unknown might just be the key to growth,...
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Trusting the Benevolence of the Universe
What does it really mean to trust the universe? In this episode, I share why I believe the universe is benevolent, how our feelings shape our reality, and why challenge is often the path to growth. Stay inspired! Book a 1:1 coaching session with me:...
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Stop Pedestalling People — Shrinking Won’t Sell (Part 5)
Pedestals don’t just exist in friendships — they show up in our work, too. In this episode, I share how putting others above you in business or creative pursuits can quietly cost you opportunities, income, and influence… and what shifts when you start meeting people eye to eye. Stay inspired!...
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Stop Pedestalling People — The False Safety of Small (Part 4)
Some roles feel comfortable — like being the sidekick instead of the star. In this episode, I unpack how choosing low status can look like humility but is really fear in disguise… and why shrinking yourself only keeps you lonely. Stay inspired! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Maggieloveslife…
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Stop Pedestalling People — Saints & Villans (Part 3)
Some habits keep us “safe” — like deciding someone is all good or all bad. In this episode, I explore how black-and-white thinking (aka splitting) blocks real connection — and why embracing the grey is essential for deeper relationships. Stay inspired! YOUTUBE:...
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Stop Pedestalling People — The Frenemy Trap (Part 2)
Some dynamics are hard to admit — like when admiration masks secret comparison. In this episode, I unpack the subtle (and sometimes sneaky) ways pedestalling protects us from rivalry… and how I found myself in a few too many frenemy friendships. Stay inspired! YOUTUBE:...
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Stop Pedestalling People — It’s Hurting You (Part 1)
This is the first episode in a 5-part series on pedestalling — and it all begins with the painful moment two friends came crashing down from the pedestals I’d placed them on. What followed was a deep unraveling… and some surprising truths. Stay inspired! YOUTUBE:...
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When Synchronicity Speaks
Some moments feel orchestrated — like the universe couldn’t resist making a point. In this episode, I share a recent experience that reminded me what real love looks like: two whole people, travelling their own paths, choosing to meet mid-journey. Stay inspired! YOUTUBE:...
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Triggered? Great!
Feeling triggered? Good. It means something powerful is being revealed. In this episode I share how I turned my weakest moments into my greatest growth. Stay inspired! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Maggieloveslife GET IN TOUCH: [email protected] Follow Maggie on Instagram...
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Be a Scientist - not a Judge!
In this episode, I share the one mindset shift that helped me rebuild my morning routine after months of spiralling. If you’ve been stuck in self-judgment, this gentle reframe might be exactly what you need. Stay inspired! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Maggieloveslife GET IN TOUCH:...
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Still trying to be enough
In this episode, I revisit one of my deepest patterns — the drive to prove I’m enough. After a powerful session with my mentor, I realised just how much of my striving comes from old wounding. If you’ve ever felt like you need to earn love, this one's for you. Stay inspired! YOUTUBE:...
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Peace through Eggs (yup! I know!)
In this episode, I share how a simple moment peeling eggs brought me back to the power of presence. What started as a mundane task turned into a quiet breakthrough—one that reminded me that peace doesn’t come from doing more, but from accepting where we are. Stay inspired! YOUTUBE:...
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The Benevolence of the Universe
In this episode, I share how I spent days creating a video I never released—and the surprising reason why. What started as frustration turned into clarity, gratitude, and a quiet reminder that the universe is always nudging us back to purpose. Stay inspired! YOUTUBE:...
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Say Yes to Discomfort
In this episode, I share how I challenged myself to step out of my comfort zone—after ignoring a wave of interview requests that honestly scared me. What started as fear turned into connection, joy, and a deep lesson in showing up, even when it’s uncomfortable. Stay inspired! YOUTUBE:...
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Rigidity Is Self-Sabotage
In this episode, I reflect on how my all-or-nothing mindset has held me back — from skipping walks to falling off my 5am routine. It’s a reminder that even 10 minutes can count, and perfection isn’t the goal. Sometimes, just showing up is enough. Stay inspired! Third Eye Sight Podcast episode:...
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The body doesn't lie
I almost hired the wrong coach—even though, on paper, it all looked perfect. But my body said no. In this episode, I share the story of how listening to my gut led me to the right coach, the magic of divine timing, and why your body is your most trustworthy guide—always. Stay inspired! YOUTUBE:...
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Slay your doubt early
Self-doubt can erase months of progress in a single moment when we let it multiply unchecked. In this episode, I share a powerful meditation vision that transformed how I understand doubt. Stay inspired! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Maggieloveslife FREE COMPASSION MEDITATION:...
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The Problem becomes the Prompt
In this episode of the Inspire in Five Podcast, learn how the "problem as prompt" technique can help you reclaim control over persistent thoughts by using them as triggers for mindfulness instead of fighting against them. I explore practical applications for breaking habit loops - whether it's...
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Freedom Through Permission
In this episode of the Inspire in Five Podcast, I'm taking our conversation about perfectionism one step further by exploring the liberating power of giving yourself permission to be imperfect. I share how a simple question—"What do I need to give myself permission for right now?"—has transformed...
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Perfect is Lonely
In this episode of the Inspire in Five Podcast, we're exploring the "Perfection Paradox" through mind architect Peter Crone's powerful insight: "Please, never be perfect. Because then you'll have no one to relate to." What if our relentless pursuit of perfection is actually disconnecting us from...
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Unplugged and Connected
In this episode of the Inspire in Five Podcast, we're exploring the transformative power of unplugging. What if your phone isn't just distracting you, but actually making you less intelligent? I share my profound 16-day phone-free experience and the neuroscience that explains why stepping away…
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The Art of Surrender
In this episode of the Inspire in Five Podcast, we're exploring surrender - not giving up, but releasing our death grip on outcomes. What if your white-knuckle effort is actually blocking your blessings? I invite you to shift from "What do I want from life?" to "What does life want to express...
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Before You Resign
In this episode of the Inspire in Five Podcast, I address that all-too-familiar feeling of wanting to quit your job. Drawing from my own 22-year journey as a podiatrist while juggling acting dreams, I share the surprising shift that transformed my work experience without having to start over....
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The Hidden Gift in Jealousy
In this episode of the Inspire in Five Podcast, I explore the shadow side of comparison and what's really happening when we feel that twinge of jealousy. Drawing from my own struggles with the 'green-eyed monster' – from my acting days to my personal insecurities – I reveal how jealousy actually...
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It's Okay to Be Misunderstood
In this episode of the Inspire in Five Podcast, I explore the liberating art of keeping your thoughts to yourself. Drawing from ancient wisdom traditions and my own experience managing 11,000 comments on a viral YouTube video, I share why personal restraint might be your most underrated…
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Taking Offense is Optional
In this episode of the Inspire in Five Podcast, I explore why we're living in a culture of constant offense and how liberating it can be to simply opt out. Drawing from personal experiences—from awkward patient interactions about my dating life to everyday traffic frustrations—I share how I…
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They don't know
In this episode of the Inspire in Five Podcast, I share how my YouTube video exploded to 4 million views, exposing me to thousands of judgmental comments and even a detailed critique video dissecting my every word. Discover the two simple three-word phrases that transformed my reaction from shock...
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The Perspective Shift
In this episode of the Inspire in Five Podcast, Liz Gilbert finds herself in the midst of a publishing crisis that left her team scrambling and her body in full fight-or-flight mode with nowhere to turn. Discover the unexpected perspective shift that transformed her panic into crystal-clear...
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Be the most powerful person in the room
Elizabeth Gilbert's surprising insight turns conventional wisdom on its head: true power comes not from striving, but from relaxation. Drawing from her own journey from "fly off the handle" reactions to emotional mastery, Maggie shares how this simple shift can transform your decision-making,...
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Fear is Not Your CEO
What if fear isn't meant to be in charge of your life? In this second episode of our month of Elizabeth Gilbert series, Maggie shares a profound perspective shift about fear's true role in our lives. Through the story of a woman who wrote a letter from fear itself, discover why fear should be…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In need of a mini boost to your day? The Inspire in Five podcast was created for you!. A 5 minute dose of inspiration to uplift, motivate and spread joy. Hosted by self esteem and well being Coach Maggie McCormack, each episode offers practical tips, spiritual wisdom and useful insights to help you evolve and grow into the future self you wish to be, as well as honoring the amazing Soul that you already are.
Follow Maggie on Instagram @the.inspired.coach:
https://www.instagram.com/the.inspired.coach/
Sign up to mail list:
https://theinspiredcoach.myflodesk.com/join
Find out more:
https://www.theinspiredcoach.com.au
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In need of a mini boost to your day? The Inspire in Five podcast was created for you!. A 5 minute dose of inspiration to uplift, motivate and spread joy. Hosted by self esteem and well being Coach Maggie McCormack, each episode offers practical tips, spiritual wisdom and useful insights to help you...
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