To Our Core with Katie Murray
This podcast creates space for us to peel back the layers, drop the mask and stop performing. To Our Core is where we uncover who we really are. With humour, heart and real talk, Katie Murray helps you to ditch self-sabotage and step into your most bold, unapologetic, authentic self.
Episodes
59 episodes
Episode 55: The Rush Trap: You're Always Busy Yet Craving Presence
Katie explores why constant busyness can feel safer than rest and how a packed schedule can become part of our identity, not just a reflection of everything we have to do. In this episode, she invites listeners to look beneath the r...
Episode 54: To Our Core, One Year On...
Katie marks the first year of To Our Core with a reflective solo episode about what it took to build the show, what she learned from showing up every week, and why consistency matters more than confidence at the start. She also looks b...
Episode 53: Client Story - Overcoming the Inner Mean Girl
Katie speaks with Zoe, a salon owner, mum, wife, and mentor who has struggled with perfectionism, shame, and the inner critic that kept her feeling not enough for years. This conversation explores how coaching helped Zoe move from self-judgment...
Episode 52: The Story That's Been Running Your Life
In this episode of To Our Core, Katie explores one of the most powerful forces shaping our lives: the stories we tell ourselves about who we are.So much of how we describe ourselves sounds like fact... “I’m not creative,” “I’m bad...
Episode 51: Is Perfectionism Helping You or Holding You Back?
In this episode, Katie explores a powerful question: Is perfectionism really about high standards, or is it actually protecting us from vulnerability, judgment and the fear of not being enough?What you’ll hear in this episode...
Episode 50: Is Imposter Syndrome Really the Problem?
Katie Murray challenges the idea that imposter syndrome is simply a untrue distortion by your brain to be fixed by thinking differently. Instead, she reframes it as a useful signal that can point to a real skill gap, an environment that is not ...
Episode 49: Guest Episode - Unmasking: A Late ADHD Diagnosis and the Search for Self-Trust
Please note that this episode briefly discusses infant death and Katie asks that listeners take care of themselves while listening to this episode.In this deeply honest conversation, Katie is joined by Mel Hobers, a mum of four,...
Episode 48: Resentment is the Sentence You Didn't Speak
Katie explores resentment as a signal, not a flaw to suppress. This episode breaks down how unspoken needs, quiet self-silencing, and “being easy” can slowly build into distance, exhaustion, and a sudden flash of irritation that feels much bigg...
Bonus Episode: For Every Woman Who Has Treated Her Personal Growth Like A Checklist
In this episode, Katie invites listeners into the heart of her 12-week signature group program, Fully Expressed, a journey designed to help women stop self-silencing and start showing up with more truth, confidence, and ease.
Episode 47: Guest Episode - From Solo Parenting to Reality TV, Love and the Panic Attack that Changed Everything
Katie Murray speaks with Brooke about the wild, pressure cooker experience of going on the reality TV show 'House Rules', the fallout of being judged on reality TV, and the long arc of learning to trust herself. Brooke also shares h...
Episode 46: "I Don't Know Who I Am Anymore" - The Story Every Woman Needs To Hear
In this episode, Katie explores the often overlooked emotional terrain that follows the ending of a role - be it professional, relational, or personal - and how these moments can serve as invitations for deeper self-awareness and growth. She of...
Episode 45: Client Episode - Burnout to Purpose: Carissa's Story
In this episode of To Our Core, Katie sits down with client and guest Carissa for a powerful conversation about growth, identity and what it really means to step into self-leadership.Carissa opens up about the season of life that led her...
Episode 44: Nobody is Coming to Save You... And Why That's a Good Thing!!
In this episode, Katie explores the freeing truth that nobody is coming to rescue you, and how embracing personal responsibility can transform your life. This is a powerful message about reclaiming your agency and stepping out of waiting rooms ...
Episode 43: The Good Girl Tax
This episode dives into how the subconscious "Good Girl Tax" influences your energy, sense of self, and connections with others. Whether you struggle with saying no or feel exhausted from people pleasing, this conversation offers powerful insig...
Episode 42: Guest Episode: The Road Less Travelled... The Path to Authenticity, Resilience and Finding Your Voice
In this episode, Katie Murray chats with award-winning singer-songwriter and vocal coach Hannah May about the power of authentic self-expression, overcoming limiting beliefs and navigating challenges like chronic health conditions. They explore...
Episode 41: Overcoming Comparison: How Your Brain Lies to You and What You Can Do About It
Ever find yourself mindlessly scrolling late at night, feeling inadequate or behind? You're not alone. In this episode of To Our Core, Katie Murray dives deep into the psychological roots of comparison, revealing how your brain's ...
Episode 40: The Apology Loop
In this episode, Katie Murray explores the habit of apologising excessively and how it reflects deeper beliefs about self-worth and safety. Discover how this unconscious behaviour can undermine your confidence and authenticity, and learn practi...
Episode 39: Listen to This if You Are Tired of Being Tired All the Time!
Feeling flat, overwhelmed, or constantly exhausted? In this episode, Katie Murray guides you through a straightforward approach to understanding and improving your energy levels. No complicated systems - just practical, everyday shifts to foste...
Episode 38: Guest Episode - Transforming Pain into Purpose
In this conversation, Mark shares a powerful story of transformation, from experiencing childhood isolation, risky behaviors, and a life-altering motor vehicle accident, to discovering the importance of connection, self-awareness, and purpose. ...
Episode 37: Ok.. Apparently I Am Intimidating... And We Need To Chat About This
In this episode, Katie Murray unpacks the often misunderstood perception of being intimidating, especially for women, and how embracing authenticity and clarity can be a strength rather than a liability. She shares personal insights, societal c...
Episode 36: Guest Episode - From Burnout to Breakthrough
In this inspiring interview, Stacey shares her journey of personal reinvention, balancing motherhood, travel and building a new travel business. Discover insights on trust, confidence and embracing change to live a fulfilling life.Mai...
Episode 35: If Google or ChatGPT Were Enough... You'd Already Have Changed
In this episode, Katie Murray explores why, despite having access to overwhelming amounts of free information online, many people still struggle to implement positive changes in their lives. She emphasises the unique value coaching offers in br...
Episode 34: Rethinking Procrastination: Why Caring Too Much Might Be Holding You Back
In this episode, we explore the often misunderstood nature of procrastination, revealing its deep links to caring intensely about our tasks and fears of exposure. If you've ever felt stuck despite wanting to move forward, this discussion will c...
Episode 33: The Standards We Set For Our Kids... That We Don't Live By
This episode explores the balance between guiding our kids and practicing self-awareness, all within the context of modern parenting challenges. Main Topics:The impact of parental screen habits on children’s perce...
Episode 32: Facing Growth, Guilt, and Uncertainty: A Personal Reflection on Taking the Leap
In this episode, Katie Murray shares a heartfelt reflection on leaving her family for a transformative coaching training, highlighting the emotional rollercoaster of growth and self-investment. Her honest insights about balancing personal devel...