It's Not That Serious (Even When it Is)

What if the answer to perfectionism isn’t getting rid of it—but redefining what “perfect” actually means? This week, I’m talking about my lifelong battle with perfectionism, the Human Design pieces that have helped me understand it, and the realization that completely changed the way I see myself, my body, my business, and the things I’m creating. Maybe you don’t need to be better before you begin...

What happens when you know something is going to happen… and then it doesn’t? In this episode, I’m talking about what I call “God moving the goalpost”—those moments when the timeline changes, the plan shifts, or the thing you were so sure would happen hasn’t happened yet. We’re talking about trusting yourself when the timeline moves, letting your goals change you instead of waiting for them to mak...

What if the time you think you wasted wasn’t actually wasted? This week, I’m continuing the conversation around grief—but this time, we’re talking about grieving old versions of ourselves, the paths we didn’t take, and the things we wish we’d started sooner. I’m also sharing a few recent conversations where Human Design helped bring clarity to career decisions, business, self-trust, and moving for...

Sometimes the hardest part of grief isn’t the grief itself—it’s how badly we want to hurry up and feel better. In this episode, I’m talking about what this summer has taught me about actually letting ourselves feel the hard stuff instead of trying to fix it, move through it, or make our sadness more comfortable for everyone else. We’re talking about grief, giving yourself permission to cry when yo...

Have you ever finally gotten the thing you've been working toward... only to immediately question it? In this episode, I'm talking about the anxiety that can show up after your manifestations, goals, and dreams finally become reality. That feeling doesn't always mean you've made the wrong decision. Sometimes it's simply your nervous system adjusting to a life it's nev...

Some seasons of life make it feel like your mind just won't stop. This week, I'm sharing what happened when I caught myself spiraling after a season of grief, big decisions, and trying to control everything around me. In this episode, we talk about: Why we spiral when life feels uncertain How grief and anxiety can show up as perfectionism and control Why you shouldn't make big decis...

If you've ever felt like you're waiting to become a better, more healed, more confident version of yourself before you finally start living your life, this episode is for you. This week, I'm sharing the heartbreak of losing my dog, Teetee, and the unexpected lesson grief has taught me: life isn't waiting for you to feel ready. We talk about perfectionism, the trap of endless se...

We spend so much time trying to control, avoid, or hide our emotions that we never actually let ourselves feel them. In this episode, we're talking about why processing your emotions matters, how to stop carrying what no longer serves you, and why feeling deeply might be the key to moving forward. Let's Connect!  To get more info and updates on the podcast find me on Instagram. You can a...

This episode started with a weird pain in my chest, a conversation with my mentor, and me saying, "Seriously? More grief?" It ended with me crying over a Pixar movie, writing a letter from my future self, and realizing something I think we all need to hear: The version of you who already has the thing you're dreaming about? They're rooting for you right now. In this episode, I&...

Have you ever wondered if the thing standing between you and what you want isn't a lack of confidence—but a lack of self-trust? In this episode, we're talking about worthiness, self-sabotage, trusting yourself, and why success doesn't have to be as hard as you've been taught it should be. Let's Connect!  To get more info and updates on the podcast find me on Instagram. You...

What if the answer isn't being more right—but becoming more curious? In this episode, we're talking about nuance, compassion, self-awareness, and why understanding yourself might be the key to understanding everyone else.  I also think this episode is one of the rare times where a title phrased as a question could work really well: "Are We Losing Our Ability to Be Curious?" Let...

Why do so many of us feel stuck, even when we're trying everything? In this episode, I'm talking about perfectionism, chasing quick fixes, trusting yourself, and why success isn't about finding the perfect strategy—it's about learning what works for you and sticking with it long enough to grow. If you've been second-guessing yourself lately, this one's for you. 🎙️✨ L...

What if the dream won't leave you alone because you're meant to have the experience? In this episode, I share how returning to acting after years away taught me a powerful lesson about confidence, timing, and trusting what keeps calling you forward. If you've been feeling stuck, discouraged, or afraid to go after something you really want, this episode is for you. Maybe the goal isn...

After a heavy season, I realized something: I had forgotten how important it is to have fun. In this episode, I'm sharing the summer fun list Bryce and I put together—from putt-putt and picnics to outdoor movies, bike rides, and all the little adventures we're saying yes to this summer. We also talk about why so many of us get stuck in problem-solving mode, how hard seasons can make us f...

Stop Inviting Judith to Your Dinner Table: Emotional Boundaries at Work Host and coach Mary McDonald shares lessons from over 10 years in corporate America about handling difficult coworkers, projections, and passive-aggressive dynamics. She recounts being triggered by insecurity and projections early in her career, including a tense performance review, and explains how these experiences strengthe...

In this episode, I’m talking about a shift I’ve been making recently:  I’ve stopped being so accommodating. For a long time, I operated from a place of putting other people’s needs first—making things easier for them, anticipating what they might want, and adjusting myself to keep everything running smoothly. But over time, I realized that this pattern wasn’t actually serving me—or the people arou...

In this episode, I’m sharing something I’ve been holding back for a while. It's a vulnerable one. This is a personal one—about my fertility journey, but more than that, about the identity I didn’t realize I was holding onto: being “the strong one.” I talk about what it’s looked like to carry that identity, why it’s no longer working for me, and what I’m learning about letting it go. We also g...

Host Mary McDonald introduces her new podcast, "It’s Not That Serious, even When It Is," sharing her background as a coach who uses human design to help clients recognize patterns, move blocks, and live a more joy-led, embodied life in a no-judgment space. She explains how eight years of personal development and a human design reading two years ago—learning she’s a 5/1 Manifestor—changed...

Joy and imagination are secret sauce to your life. This list of 8 silly little things that I do to bring me more joy in my day are yours to borrow. I promise you that you haven't heard most of these because I made them up so please don't expect this episode to be something "scientific" and "boring" because I bet you haven't tried half of theses but you absolutely...

Podcast Trailer: It’s Not That Serious Even When It Is Mary McDonald introduces her podcast, “It’s not that serious even when it is,” sharing that she is a 5/1 manifester in human design and uses her ability to quickly understand patterns to help people recognize and interrupt their own patterns and move toward their goals. She explains she is certified in human design and uses it as a coaching to...