Explore the heart of personal growth with "My Inner Knowing," where raw, authentic stories illuminate our journey through life, relationships, and parenting. Hosted by two master communicators—Theresa Hubbard, a mental health therapist, and Walker Bird, a trial lawyer—no subject is too taboo for our exploration. Designed to feel like a warm conversation among friends, each episode invites you into thought-provoking discussions to foster self-inquiry, promote personal development, and lead to greater freedom and peace in your life. Thank you for choosing to listen and grow with us.
“I think I was trained to be uncomfortable unintentionally.”
Theresa’s words open the door to a conversation about how we cope with discomfort, avoid pain, and sometimes stay stuck without realizing we had a choice. This episode explores the inner shifts that happen when we stop avoiding and start choosing the kind of pain that leads to healing.
We talk about:
→ Why we often stay in discomfort instead of facing pain
→ The role of avoi...
What if the truth about adoption wasn’t what you thought it was?
In this eye-opening conversation, international adoptee advocate Lynelle Long joins us to share the untarnished truth about inter-country adoption—what’s lost, what’s hidden, and what so many adoptees are still fighting to reclaim.
We talk about everything from falsified records to the trauma of identity erasure, the global systems that profit off children, and what hap...
⚠️ Sensitive Content: Sexual Assault and Trauma
This episode includes real, personal stories about sexual assault and trauma. If that feels tender or overwhelming right now, we invite you to listen with care or come back when the timing feels right. And if anything we share brings something up for you, please know you're not alone. It’s okay to reach out for support. You deserve to feel safe, held, and supported on your journey.
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"What if the biggest growth happens in the quietest places?"
Theresa didn’t expect a family trip to stir so much reflection, but from the heights of the Eiffel Tower to a tiny medieval church no one planned to visit, the journey offered more than beautiful views. It became a chance to notice where her body felt safe, where it didn’t, and what it means to honor your edges without pushing past them.
This episode is full of ho...
What does it take to truly trust yourself?
In this powerful conversation, Motherhood Wellness Coach Jess Arachchi joins us to share her journey of healing, nervous system regulation, and the deep inner work that allows us to return to ourselves—especially when life feels overwhelming. From navigating anxiety and panic to parenting with presence, Jess offers insight into what it means to come home to your body and your truth.
You’ll l...
Some of the most powerful lessons show up when we least expect them. In this episode, Walker shares reflections from a recent hiking trip through the Blue Ridge Mountains—and how it turned into a journey of insight, judgment, and rediscovery. From wild rhododendrons and quartz outcrops to surprising trail companions, this story is full of unexpected beauty and honest self-awareness.
“I love it when the label is not accurate, because...
What happens when perfectionism stands in the way of progress? In this heartfelt episode, Walker opens up about the pressure he’s feeling under a looming deadline and how perfectionism is getting in the way of completion. Together, Theresa and Walker explore personal empowerment—not as a performance, but as a process of returning to ourselves.
What You’ll Learn
→ Why perfectionism often disguises itself as care or responsibility
→ How...
Heartbreak hurts—but it doesn’t have to mean you’ve lost who you are.
In this vulnerable and reflective episode, Theresa and Walker sit down to talk through the heartbreaks that left a mark—and the healing that followed. From high school breakups to the unraveling of long-term relationships, this conversation explores how we process emotional pain, what helps us grow through it, and why finding your way back to your own sense of sel...
Ever feel like you’re doing everything right and still struggling? In this honest, soul-level conversation, Theresa and Walker open up about navigating pain, burnout, and healing, without bypassing the hard parts.
What You’ll Learn
→ Why meditation isn’t about perfection—and how to meet yourself where you are
→ The surprising link between self-trust and stillness
→ How small daily choices can become your most powerful medicine
Episode L...
What if your inner whisper—the one you’ve been ignoring—is actually the way home? In this powerful episode, Brad Hill shares the emotional journey of healing generational wounds, honoring anger, and learning to love himself and others well.
What You’ll Learn
What if the safety you feel isn’t real—but a role you’re playing? In this reflective and honest conversation, Theresa and Walker explore how self worth, safety, and identity intersect in relationships at work, at home, and within ourselves.
They unpack how the roles we adopt—especially in professional or intimate settings—can protect us, but also keep us from feeling truly seen. This episode invites you to examine the masks you wear...
Can the life we want begin with what we believe? In this expansive conversation, Judith Corvin-Blackburn returns to share how we co-create our reality through inner awareness, soul memory, and energetic alignment.
What You’ll Learn
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What does it really mean to feel worthy—not just in theory, but in the deepest corners of our lives? This episode invites you into a heartfelt, raw conversation about where self worth begins and how we keep coming home to it, even when it seems to slip away.
What You’ll Learn
Why self worth isn’t a destination—it’s a practice
How to reconnect to your worth through small, daily acts
The power of affirmations, mirror work, and honest rel...
Ever felt your nervous system hijacked without understanding why? In this vulnerable conversation, Theresa and Walker share a personal journey through unexpected anxiety and the relationship dynamics that emerge when one partner is triggered.
What You'll Learn
Theresa and Walker explore their evolving relationship with material possessions and personal growth in this heartfelt episode of My Inner Knowing. Walker shares the powerful story of how investing in emotional maturity literally saved his relationship with his daughter after they didn't speak for nearly two years. Theresa reveals her journey from attaching identity to possessions as a single mother to finding freedom through n...
"Problems don't leave people, no matter where they are in the world." In this inspiring episode of My Inner Knowing, therapist Carlen Sims shares his remarkable journey of discovering his purpose at just 12 years old through AOL Instant Messenger conversations and following that string of inner knowing across continents. Join hosts Theresa Hubbard and Walker Bird as they explore how Carlen's mission to help others...
"She called herself stupid. And I was like, what? I mean, it's not even a word I would begin to associate with my mom." Theresa Hubbard and Walker Bird explore the unconscious habit of calling ourselves names and how becoming aware of our internal dialogue is the first step toward self-compassion and personal freedom.
Episode Highlights
(00:04:39) Theresa's awakening to negative self-talk - "It was not some...
"I was standing on the ballroom floor, and in a moment of stillness, this rush of information just flooded through." In this fascinating episode of My Inner Knowing podcast, Maryann Kelly shares her remarkable journey from a 33-year career in IT and Finance to becoming an international Medium specializing in holistic health and energy work. Join hosts Theresa Hubbard and Walker Bird as they explore how ballroom dancing be...
"How did we not know? As much as we talked, as well as we get along, how did we not know?" In this eye-opening episode of My Inner Knowing podcast, Theresa Hubbard reveals the weekend that changed everything for her and her siblings. Join hosts Theresa Hubbard and Walker Bird as they share the powerful framework that transformed their family relationships and could help heal yours, too.
Episode Highlights
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"I was drowning in everyone else's emotions until I couldn't recognize my own." In this soul-stirring episode of My Inner Knowing podcast, guest Kristin Webb takes us through her profound journey of self-discovery and emotional intelligence as she learned to separate her authentic feelings from the emotional chaos around her. Discover how this personal growth revelation transformed her relationships, revolutionize...
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