Maggy Markas

Say It Anyway

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Say It Anyway is a podcast for people who know they’re meant for more and are done holding back. Hosted by Maggy Markas, this show dives into courage, self-trust, and what it really takes to stop shrinking and lead yourself- even when it scares the hell outta you.

Author

Maggy Markas

Category

Health

Podcast website

riverside.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Maybe The Wait Is Longer Because The Blessing Is Bigger 09.07.2026

[EP 30] Do you ever feel like you're working so hard and getting nowhere? Like everyone else is further along and you're just stuck? When you're discouraged your brain edits out everything you've actually built and only shows you the distance left to go. I was reminded of this yesterday when I came across a journal entry from exactly one year ago to date. In this episode we get int...

When The Cool Girl Couldn’t Show Up 03.07.2026

[EP 29] Have you ever noticed how lost you feel when you can't be the version of yourself people expect? The strong one who suddenly needs help. The confident one who gets broken up with. The successful one who just got laid off. After getting sick on a camping trip, I found myself unexpectedly confronting my attachment to being the fun, carefree, "down for anything" version of mysel...

You Can't Shame Yourself Into Who You Want to Be 26.06.2026

[EP 28] We've all been there. The bad day that turns into a spiral. The inner critic that won't shut up. The urge to just numb it all out. In this episode I get open up about my own shame cycles, including a very cringey peanut butter moment– and what I've learned about why shame keeps us stuck while compassion actually moves us forward. If you've ever beaten yourself up for not be...

Your Intuition Already Knows. Your Fear Just Talks Louder 18.06.2026

[EP 27] Your intuition doesn't shout. It just knows. And then fear shows up with a 47 slide presentation on everything that could go wrong. In this episode we talk about how to tell the difference between the two, what to do when you're genuinely not sure, and why trusting yourself isn't about making the right decision— it's about becoming someone you can rely on no matter what.

Why You Can't Seem to Change (Even When You Really Want To) 12.06.2026

[EP 26] "That's just the way I am" is BS. The beliefs you have about who you are— not confident enough, not brave enough, not good enough— isn’t actually the truth. Those are just scripts your brain wrote a long time ago. And those stories are holding you back from the confidence, self trust, and sense of purpose you actually want. In this episode we get into what self concept actual...

Fear of Finding Out 05.06.2026

[EP25] You've heard of FAFO — f ** around and find out. This episode is about why most of us are terrified to do exactly that. Not because we can't. Because trying and failing feels more dangerous than never knowing. The most capable people stay stuck, small, quiet, and in constant preparation. Here, we’re getting into the real reason you're holding yourself back, why just pushing hard...

She Doesn't Wait to Feel Like It 29.05.2026

[EP 24] Some days you wake up inspired and ready. And some days you're sitting on your couch staring at a beautiful day outside wondering why you're doing any of this. This episode is about the second kind of day. We get into the difference between resistance and real rest, lack of motivation, the fear that's actually underneath the urge to escape, and what it looks like to show up any...

The Fight Underneath the Fight 22.05.2026

[EP 23] Have you ever been in the middle of a fight and realized you have no idea why you're still fighting? Same. In this episode I get honest about a pattern I noticed in my own relationship– and the lightbulb moment that finally explained why certain small moments escalate way more than they should. Because you're not trying to be difficult. You genuinely just need it to make sense befo...

We're All Waiting for Someone Else to Go First 15.05.2026

[EP 22] You say you want closer friendships. More realness. More intimacy. More people who actually know you. But when it comes time to go first— to say the real thing, to show the real you— something stops you. You wait. You edit. You hold back. In this episode we get into why connection feels just out of reach, why we're holding back from the thing we want most, and the small but gutsy shift...

I Got Fired (Thank Goodness) 07.05.2026

[EP 21] Have you ever known something wasn't right and stayed anyway? That was me– then I got fired. The wildest part? Part of me already knew it was coming. In this episode I get real about what happened, the decision I almost made right after, and the only safety net you'll ever have isn't what you think. If life just knocked you sideways — or you've been ignoring a pull you can&...

Why You Go Blank Around People You Want to Connect With 01.05.2026

[EP 20] You're warm. You’re a people person. And yet sometimes you find yourself completely blank — frozen, monitoring every word, wondering why connecting feels so hard with the exact people you actually want to connect with. And then you go home and get down on yourself about it. Like something must be wrong with you.  In this episode we get into why that happens— and the shift you can make...

The Lost Art of Thinking for Yourself 24.04.2026

[EP 19] When someone asks what you think— do you actually know? Or do you scroll, check the comments, the reviews….wait to see what everyone else says first? We're losing something. Our own voice. Our own perspective. Our own original thought. And honestly, it’s making things a little boring… In this episode we get into why thinking for yourself has become so hard— and how to start trusting yo...

You're Not Running Out of Time. You're Missing It. 16.04.2026

[EP 18] You're doing everything. And somehow it still feels like it's never enough. The urgency is real. The pressure is real. The to-list is never done. There is never enough time! But what if it was never actually about time....?  This episode unpacks the fear underneath the hustle— the unexpected reframe that changes how you relate to the time you already have and what it looks like to...

The Moment You Almost Went For It… But Didn’t 10.04.2026

[EP 17] Ever hesitate for just a moment… and then watch someone else step into the opportunity you were about to take? You know those moments where you almost speak up, volunteer, or go for it… but something in you pauses. And by the time you finish thinking it through, the moment is gone. This episode explores the cost of those moments— not just the opportunities we miss, but the experiences, gro...

The Tuesday Comparison Spiral 02.04.2026

[EP 16] It only takes one scroll. One person who seems more confident, more polished, more certain— and suddenly you're questioning everything. Your ideas. Your voice. Your skill. Whether you even belong in the room. In this episode we get into what your comparison’s really about, how quickly doubt can make you start editing yourself, and the truth that comparison doesn’t want you to see.

Authenticity Isn’t Something You Do 27.03.2026

[EP 15] We talk about “being yourself” like it’s something you need to try harder at.  But authenticity isn’t something you do– it’s something you stop doing. If you overthink what you say, edit yourself mid-sentence, or leave conversations wondering why you can’t just relax and be you, this episode is for you. We explore how constant self-monitoring keeps you stuck and disconnected– and what happ...

Why It’s So Hard to Shift (Even When You Want To) 19.03.2026

[EP 14] You know you don’t want to stay stuck in a mood or spiral– but getting out of it can feel so dang hard sometimes. In this episode, we unpack why that is. Why even when you want to feel better or show up differently, part of you resists. This isn’t about forcing positivity or fixing yourself. It’s about learning how to shift moment to moment, reconnect with choice, and stop letting your emo...

The Hidden Cost of ‘This Shouldn’t Be Happening’ 13.03.2026

[EP 13] Ever notice how one small thing– a mess, a tone, someone not following through– can kinda shift your whole mood? Not because it’s huge… but because you’re thinking, “this shouldn’t be happening”  In this episode, we unpack the hidden belief that steals more peace than we realize. It’s not the irritation that costs us– it’s the moment we make our peace dependent on others meeting our standa...

I Didn’t Feel Ready to Say This 05.03.2026

[EP 12] We often tell ourselves we need to be more prepared, more polished, more certain- before we speak. In this episode I get real about what that fear is really protecting…and how over-preparing can subtly dilute connection, confidence, and impact. If you’ve ever held back because you didn’t feel “ready,” this one might land.

The Expensive Lesson That Taught Me to Trust Myself 27.02.2026

[EP 11] Sometimes the decisions that make the most “sense” don’t feel right. In this episode, I share a very real story about overriding my own knowing— and the frustration, regret, and clarity that followed. We talk self-trust, intuition vs. influence, and what it costs to override yourself… and how to move forward without beating yourself up. If you’ve ever felt that quiet ' ugh ' after...

It’s Not About The Honey: Where You’re Not Free Yet (And How It Shows Up in Small Moments) 19.02.2026

[EP 10] Have you ever felt irritated by something small– like honey running out faster than you expected, or cleaning up messes that aren’t yours...and it ruined your mood– maybe you even judged yourself for it. In this episode, I explore why those moments aren’t about being dramatic, ungrateful, or “in lack.” They’re often about something deeper: the quiet loss of choice. What I thought was a mon...

Why All Your Inner Work Still Hasn’t Clicked (Yet) 13.02.2026

[EP 9] This one’s for the women who journal, reflect, heal, analyze, and self-discover their hearts out… but still feel stuck. If you’ve ever wondered,  “I know myself SO well— so why am I still not showing up the way I want? Why am I not seeing real results in my career, purpose, or confidence?” this episode is your mirror.

Why I Couldn’t Relax at the BBQ 06.02.2026

[EP 8] Ever leave a conversation and immediately start replaying everything you said? Wondering if you were too much, too quiet, too awkward, or just…off? This episode explores the subtle exhaustion of self-monitoring- how trying to connect can pull you into your head and out of the moment. A real look at what it means to stop performing and actually be yourself.

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When Giving Feels Like Losing Yourself 29.01.2026

[EP 7] If you’ve ever felt secretly resentful when someone needed you or guilty for wanting space, this one’s for you. We explore why giving can feel like sacrificing your freedom- and why that doesn’t make you selfish. Here we unpack the conditioning that taught you to over-give, please, shrink, and call it love.

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