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Inspire in Five

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.

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S3 · E96
October 15 · 6 min
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 storytelling, the concept of soft diplomacy, and how the things we watch, read and listen to can quietly shape our perceptions, beliefs and the way we experience the world. Stay inspired ✨ Prefer video? Catch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/J2tDnuerZTM?si=Rqra-B3Ig5r8hC9A Social Media Detox Video: https://youtu.be/bEXn5yhX4pk?si=9Xj1hRelBUig8qDu Aligned Success Lab - 4 week group coaching program: Aligned Success Lab — The Inspired Coach Book a 1:1 coaching session with me: https://calendly.com/hello-theinspiredcoach/coaching-clarity-call YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Maggieloveslife GET IN TOUCH: hello@theinspiredcoach.com.au Follow Maggie on Instagram @the.inspired.coach : https://www.instagram.com/the.inspired.coach/ Website: https://www.theinspiredcoach.com.au/ I'm thrilled to be one of the hosts of https://consciousevolution.au/ For a deep dive on all things spiritual - no matter where you are on your journey - there is something for everyone there. Do check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E95
September 12 · 7 min
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 behaviour needs—capability, opportunity and motivation—how one missing piece can derail even our best intentions, and how this simple framework can help us stop asking, “What’s wrong with me?” and start asking, “What’s missing?” Stay inspired ✨ Aligned Success Lab - 4 week group coaching program: Aligned Success Lab — The Inspired Coach Prefer video? Catch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lLD26bp0u40?si=ipfXS8A4Vb5_9fMH Book a 1:1 coaching session with me: https://calendly.com/hello-theinspiredcoach/coaching-clarity-call YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Maggieloveslife GET IN TOUCH: hello@theinspiredcoach.com.au Follow Maggie on Instagram @the.inspired.coach : https://www.instagram.com/the.inspired.coach/ Website: https://www.theinspiredcoach.com.au/ I'm thrilled to be one of the hosts of https://consciousevolution.au/ For a deep dive on all things spiritual - no matter where you are on your journey - there is something for everyone there. Do check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E94
September 4 · 6 min
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 eventually start feeling completely normal. In this episode, I explore how familiarity changes our perception of danger, why what shocks an outsider may barely register for a local, and the things in our own lives we may have stopped noticing. Stay inspired ✨ Aligned Success Lab - 4 week group coaching program: Aligned Success Lab — The Inspired Coach Prefer video? Catch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HGuB8ap9tLs Book a 1:1 coaching session with me: https://calendly.com/hello-theinspiredcoach/coaching-clarity-call YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Maggieloveslife GET IN TOUCH: hello@theinspiredcoach.com.au Follow Maggie on Instagram @the.inspired.coach : https://www.instagram.com/the.inspired.coach/ Website: https://www.theinspiredcoach.com.au/ I'm thrilled to be one of the hosts of https://consciousevolution.au/ For a deep dive on all things spiritual - no matter where you are on your journey - there is something for everyone there. Do check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E90
August 26 · 6 min
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 coaching program: Aligned Success Lab — The Inspired Coach Prefer video? Catch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CIE5H5pNZFg Book a 1:1 coaching session with me: https://calendly.com/hello-theinspiredcoach/coaching-clarity-call YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Maggieloveslife GET IN TOUCH: hello@theinspiredcoach.com.au Follow Maggie on Instagram @the.inspired.coach : https://www.instagram.com/the.inspired.coach/ Website: https://www.theinspiredcoach.com.au/ I'm thrilled to be one of the hosts of https://consciousevolution.au/ For a deep dive on all things spiritual - no matter where you are on your journey - there is something for everyone there. Do check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E93
August 25 · 6 min
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 and consequences, my own relationship with alcohol, and the power we have to choose differently while we still can. Stay inspired ✨ Aligned Success Lab - 4 week group coaching program: Aligned Success Lab — The Inspired Coach Video about my alcohol journey : https://youtu.be/z3hDm8UtnuQ?si=7qqVPE3yXG4astPP Prefer video? Catch this episode on YouTube: Book a 1:1 coaching session with me: https://calendly.com/hello-theinspiredcoach/coaching-clarity-call YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Maggieloveslife GET IN TOUCH: hello@theinspiredcoach.com.au Follow Maggie on Instagram @the.inspired.coach : https://www.instagram.com/the.inspired.coach/ Website: https://www.theinspiredcoach.com.au/ I'm thrilled to be one of the hosts of https://consciousevolution.au/ For a deep dive on all things spiritual - no matter where you are on your journey - there is something for everyone there. Do check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E92
August 19 · 5 min
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 can sometimes begin with changing the way you see it. Stay inspired ✨ Aligned Success Lab - 4 week group coaching program: Aligned Success Lab — The Inspired Coach Prefer video? Catch this episode on YouTube: Book a 1:1 coaching session with me: https://calendly.com/hello-theinspiredcoach/coaching-clarity-call YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Maggieloveslife GET IN TOUCH: hello@theinspiredcoach.com.au Follow Maggie on Instagram @the.inspired.coach : https://www.instagram.com/the.inspired.coach/ Website: https://www.theinspiredcoach.com.au/ I'm thrilled to be one of the hosts of https://consciousevolution.au/ For a deep dive on all things spiritual - no matter where you are on your journey - there is something for everyone there. Do check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E91
August 12 · 6 min
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 your life. Stay inspired ✨ Aligned Success Lab - 4 week group coaching program: Aligned Success Lab — The Inspired Coach Prefer video? Catch this episode on YouTube: What a BTS dance class taught me about CRINGE! Book a 1:1 coaching session with me: https://calendly.com/hello-theinspiredcoach/coaching-clarity-call YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Maggieloveslife GET IN TOUCH: hello@theinspiredcoach.com.au Follow Maggie on Instagram @the.inspired.coach : https://www.instagram.com/the.inspired.coach/ Website: https://www.theinspiredcoach.com.au/ I'm thrilled to be one of the hosts of https://consciousevolution.au/ For a deep dive on all things spiritual - no matter where you are on your journey - there is something for everyone there. Do check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S3 · E89
July 31 · 7 min
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 doing better than you think, this one's for you. Stay inspired ✨ Aligned Success Lab - 4 week group coaching program: Aligned Success Lab — The Inspired Coach Prefer video? Catch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/vSSodzA8x90 Book a 1:1 coaching session with me: https://calendly.com/hello-theinspiredcoach/coaching-clarity-call YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Maggieloveslife GET IN TOUCH: hello@theinspiredcoach.com.au Follow Maggie on Instagram @the.inspired.coach : https://www.instagram.com/the.inspired.coach/ Website: https://www.theinspiredcoach.com.au/ I'm thrilled to be one of the hosts of https://consciousevolution.au/ For a deep dive on all things spiritual - no matter where you are on your journey - there is something for everyone there. Do check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E88
Nov 27, 2025 · 8 min
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 powerful practice that can interrupt the spiral of self-doubt and reconnect you to who you really are. If you’re ready to stop waiting to feel worthy and start choosing it, this one’s for you. Stay inspired ✨ Prefer video? Catch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5PgNe-Tk6-o Video on guilt vs shame as mentioned in podcast: https://youtu.be/9DnYo6fjJDU?si=rt4JZiBV_VruV96_ Book a 1:1 coaching session with me: https://calendly.com/hello-theinspiredcoach/coaching-clarity-call YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Maggieloveslife GET IN TOUCH: hello@theinspiredcoach.com.au Follow Maggie on Instagram @the.inspired.coach : https://www.instagram.com/the.inspired.coach/ Website: https://www.theinspiredcoach.com.au/ I'm thrilled to be one of the hosts of https://consciousevolution.au/ For a deep dive on all things spiritual - no matter where you are on your journey - there is something for everyone there. Do check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E87
Nov 20, 2025 · 4 min
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 to your purpose, this one’s for you. Stay inspired ✨ Prefer video? Catch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6hkKHlA8Pcs?si=DXiFVaQxIGx2nrkq Video on guild vs shame as mentioned in podcast: https://youtu.be/9DnYo6fjJDU?si=rt4JZiBV_VruV96_ Book a 1:1 coaching session with me: https://calendly.com/hello-theinspiredcoach/coaching-clarity-call YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Maggieloveslife GET IN TOUCH: hello@theinspiredcoach.com.au Follow Maggie on Instagram @the.inspired.coach : https://www.instagram.com/the.inspired.coach/ Website: https://www.theinspiredcoach.com.au/ I'm thrilled to be one of the hosts of https://consciousevolution.au/ For a deep dive on all things spiritual - no matter where you are on your journey - there is something for everyone there. Do check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E86
Nov 13, 2025 · 10 min
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 path aren’t in the way, they ARE the way. Stay inspired ✨ Prefer video? Catch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/R4udcu0A2SE Book a 1:1 coaching session with me: https://calendly.com/hello-theinspiredcoach/coaching-clarity-call YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Maggieloveslife GET IN TOUCH: hello@theinspiredcoach.com.au Follow Maggie on Instagram @the.inspired.coach : https://www.instagram.com/the.inspired.coach/ Website: https://www.theinspiredcoach.com.au/ I'm thrilled to be one of the hosts of https://consciousevolution.au/ For a deep dive on all things spiritual - no matter where you are on your journey - there is something for everyone there. Do check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E85
Nov 6, 2025 · 6 min
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 the inside out. Stay inspired ✨ Prefer video? Catch this episode on YouTube: Book a 1:1 coaching session with me: https://calendly.com/hello-theinspiredcoach/coaching-clarity-call YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Maggieloveslife GET IN TOUCH: hello@theinspiredcoach.com.au Follow Maggie on Instagram @the.inspired.coach : https://www.instagram.com/the.inspired.coach/ Website: https://www.theinspiredcoach.com.au/ I'm thrilled to be one of the hosts of https://consciousevolution.au/ For a deep dive on all things spiritual - no matter where you are on your journey - there is something for everyone there. Do check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E84
Oct 30, 2025 · 4 min
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 with me: https://calendly.com/hello-theinspiredcoach/coaching-clarity-call YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Maggieloveslife GET IN TOUCH: hello@theinspiredcoach.com.au Follow Maggie on Instagram @the.inspired.coach : https://www.instagram.com/the.inspired.coach/ Website: https://www.theinspiredcoach.com.au/ I'm thrilled to be one of the hosts of https://consciousevolution.au/ For a deep dive on all things spiritual - no matter where you are on your journey - there is something for everyone there. Do check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E83
Oct 23, 2025 · 6 min
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: https://10.com.au/have-you-been-paying-attention Prefer video? Catch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xBQCsaeJHOg?si=17jlYhv-TNTWxepK Book a 1:1 coaching session with me: https://calendly.com/hello-theinspiredcoach/coaching-clarity-call YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Maggieloveslife GET IN TOUCH: hello@theinspiredcoach.com.au Follow Maggie on Instagram @the.inspired.coach : https://www.instagram.com/the.inspired.coach/ Website: https://www.theinspiredcoach.com.au/ I'm thrilled to be one of the hosts of https://consciousevolution.au/ For a deep dive on all things spiritual - no matter where you are on your journey - there is something for everyone there. Do check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E82
Oct 16, 2025 · 9 min
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 how intuition guided my own viral video, what that moment taught me about humility and trust, and why partnering with the divine is the key to staying in creative flow. Stay inspired ✨ Prefer video? Catch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TZ0QwvSiscI?si=ZV02Ka-IWHRUaD0D Book a 1:1 coaching session with me: https://calendly.com/hello-theinspiredcoach/coaching-clarity-call YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Maggieloveslife GET IN TOUCH: hello@theinspiredcoach.com.au Follow Maggie on Instagram @the.inspired.coach : https://www.instagram.com/the.inspired.coach/ Website: https://www.theinspiredcoach.com.au/ I'm thrilled to be one of the hosts of https://consciousevolution.au/ For a deep dive on all things spiritual - no matter where you are on your journey - there is something for everyone there. Do check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E81
Oct 9, 2025 · 5 min
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 are the real key to lasting change. Stay inspired ✨ Prefer video? Catch this episode on YouTube: Book a 1:1 coaching session with me: https://calendly.com/hello-theinspiredcoach/coaching-clarity-call YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Maggieloveslife GET IN TOUCH: hello@theinspiredcoach.com.au Follow Maggie on Instagram @the.inspired.coach : https://www.instagram.com/the.inspired.coach/ Website: https://www.theinspiredcoach.com.au/ I'm thrilled to be one of the hosts of https://consciousevolution.au/ For a deep dive on all things spiritual - no matter where you are on your journey - there is something for everyone there. Do check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E80
Oct 2, 2025 · 11 min
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. Stay inspired! ✨ Prefer video? Catch this episode on YouTube: 🎙Want to go deeper? Check out my 3-part self-love series from Season 1 (Episodes 27–29) — I’ll link it below. Episode 27: https://shows.acast.com/inspire-in-five/episodes/do-you-love-yourself-or-something Episode 28: https://shows.acast.com/inspire-in-five/episodes/do-you-love-yourself-or-something-part-2 Episode 29: https://shows.acast.com/inspire-in-five/episodes/do-you-love-yourself-or-something-part-3-bonus 📺 @IAmMarkManson :Mark Manson's brilliant video on why Australian's don't give a F*ck: https://youtu.be/okBXlFCPjfo?si=BIUVyYNCZL5ac_Fc 👧 Little girl LOVING herself: https://youtu.be/qR3rK0kZFkg?si=13iJWtC4Ti1vWqrG Book a 1:1 coaching session with me: https://calendly.com/hello-theinspiredcoach/coaching-clarity-call YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Maggieloveslife GET IN TOUCH: hello@theinspiredcoach.com.au Follow Maggie on Instagram @the.inspired.coach : https://www.instagram.com/the.inspired.coach/ Website: https://www.theinspiredcoach.com.au/ I'm thrilled to be one of the hosts of https://consciousevolution.au/ For a deep dive on all things spiritual - no matter where you are on your journey - there is something for everyone there. Do check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E79
Sep 25, 2025 · 11 min
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 with me: https://calendly.com/hello-theinspiredcoach/coaching-clarity-call YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Maggieloveslife GET IN TOUCH: hello@theinspiredcoach.com.au Follow Maggie on Instagram @the.inspired.coach : https://www.instagram.com/the.inspired.coach/ Website: https://www.theinspiredcoach.com.au/ I'm thrilled to be one of the hosts of https://consciousevolution.au/ For a deep dive on all things spiritual - no matter where you are on your journey - there is something for everyone there. Do check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E78
Sep 18, 2025 · 7 min
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: https://youtu.be/w7DYZtDCWzw Book a 1:1 coaching session with me: https://calendly.com/hello-theinspiredcoach/coaching-clarity-call YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Maggieloveslife GET IN TOUCH: hello@theinspiredcoach.com.au Follow Maggie on Instagram @the.inspired.coach : https://www.instagram.com/the.inspired.coach/ Website: https://www.theinspiredcoach.com.au/ I'm thrilled to be one of the hosts of https://consciousevolution.au/ For a deep dive on all things spiritual - no matter where you are on your journey - there is something for everyone there. Do check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 · E77
Sep 12, 2025 · 7 min
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: https://shows.acast.com/inspire-in-five/episodes/430am-startt Book a 1:1 coaching session with me: https://calendly.com/hello-theinspiredcoach/coaching-clarity-call YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Maggieloveslife GET IN TOUCH: hello@theinspiredcoach.com.au Follow Maggie on Instagram @the.inspired.coach : https://www.instagram.com/the.inspired.coach/ Website: https://www.theinspiredcoach.com.au/ I'm thrilled to be one of the hosts of https://consciousevolution.au/ For a deep dive on all things spiritual - no matter where you are on your journey - there is something for everyone there. Do check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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