Is it really okay to end something that's working well?

After much consideration, I've decided to pause production of Your Secret is Safe With Me indefinitely while I pursue new creative endeavors.

This decision wasn't made because anything is wrong—quite the opposite.

My experience with this transition mirrors what many of my clients face in their relationships and life choices. There's often a belief that we shouldn't end something that's "good enough" or that we must finish everything we've started. But what if the most faithful act to ourselves is allowing evolution, even when it means leaving something valuable behind?

This final episode explores the legitimacy of change and the permission we all deserve to give ourselves when moving in new directions.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.mariemurphyphd.com/213

Have you ever felt stuck between two good choices?

Through my personal story of leaving a life I loved to join the Peace Corps, I illustrate how choosing between two good things - while challenging - can lead to profound growth and fulfillment.

If you're struggling with a decision that feels impossible because both options have value, this episode is for you.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.mariemurphyphd.com/212

Feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world? Wondering how to focus on your own personal struggles—like dealing with infidelity—when global crises seem so much bigger?

In this episode, I explore how to stay engaged with the world's problems without being consumed by them. You'll learn why tending to your own challenges is not selfish but essential, and how taking responsibility for what you can control helps you build resilience and show up for yourself and others.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.mariemurphyphd.com/211