Beyond the Cookie Cutter

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! In this episode, I explore why gratitude is much more than saying "thank you." It's learning to recognize the gifts that are already all around us. I share my own personal experience of coming to appreciate the gift of life and the goodness of my wonderful mother. My perspective changed and I saw her - and myself - with new eye...

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! In this episode, I explore something many women find surprisingly difficult—receiving. Why is it so much easier to give than to accept help, encouragement, or even a compliment? I share a personal story, and what I've been learning about how receiving can bless not only us, but the people who want to serve us. If you've ever said, &...

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! In this episode, I share what I’ve been learning about asking for help and why it can sometimes feel harder than it should. I talk about faith, learning to receive support, and how conversations with friends have helped me see things more clearly. I explore the idea that financial confidence and stability can often show up in other areas of l...

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! In this episode, we take a closer look at the inner voice we listen to every day. So often, we can be our own harshest critics—speaking to ourselves in ways we would never speak to others. But what if becoming aware of that voice could help us grow? We explore how recognizing negative self-talk is the first step toward becoming a better, more...

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! In a world that constantly pushes perfection, this episode is a reminder to slow down and recognize the progress you’ve already made. I talk about what it looks like to celebrate your successes—big and small—and truly notice how far you’ve come . Success isn’t one-size-fits-all, and in this conversation, I explore how to define it for yoursel...

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! In a world that often celebrates recognition and achievement, this episode is a gentle reminder that some of the most meaningful work happens quietly. This episode explores the idea that women are naturally gifted with a desire to care for and uplift others—and that this calling is something to embrace, not overlook. I talk about how service...

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! In this episode, we explore what it means to become an agent in every area of our lives , especially when it comes to money. Too often, women are taught to fear finances or feel limited by scarcity. But financial education can empower us to step out of the mindset of lack and into a place of confidence, stewardship, and freedom . I talk about...

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! In this grounding and transformative episode, we sit down with Syd of Honor Equine at Springhill Community Ranch in beautiful Belgrade, Montana, to explore how horses help us reconnect with our intuition, release what’s keeping us stuck, and step into a more authentic way of living. Syd, an Equus Coach, Intuitive Medicine Practitioner, Master...

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! What if your life changed by simply saying “yes” to God—one small prompting at a time? In this tender, faith-filled episode, Mary Black sits down with Livia Pewtress (Learn • Live • Fly) to talk about “God moments,” living a consecrated life, and how head-knowledge becomes heart-living—and then, with God, you fly . Livia shares her story as a...

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! Marketing isn’t just about selling—it’s about storytelling that connects, inspires, and drives impact. In this episode of Beyond the Cookie Cutter , Mary sits down with Meaghan Anselm, founder of Saves the Day Marketing, to unpack the evolution of video, the power of audience connection, and why valuing your time is essential for success. Wit...

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! What if true leadership isn’t about performance, but alignment? In this powerful episode of Beyond the Cookie Cutter , Mary Black sits down with leadership coach and HER Seat founder Jessica Egea. From young single motherhood to executive leadership in male-dominated spaces, Jessica shares how women can reclaim their voice, power, and purpose...

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! At 45, Kari Vest England decided she couldn’t live another day in codependency and self-neglect. That choice led to a powerful spiritual awakening—one that revealed her intuitive gifts, unlocked the Akashic Records, and helped her break generational cycles. This episode is your invitation to reclaim your power and purpose. In this transformat...

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! A poetic conversation on language, nature, art, and remembering who we are In this soul-nourishing episode, Mary Black welcomes Laura Kimmel , a poet, musician, educator, and author of The Love Codes —a trilogy of poetry born during the silence and awakening of the pandemic. Laura shares how walking through the forests of Florida and listenin...

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! What if the breakthrough you’re waiting for isn’t in a new morning routine—but in your sleep? In this episode, Mary Black sits down with Michele Kreuzer , a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Certified Behavioral Sleep Specialist who’s spent over 20 years helping families, educators, and professionals reclaim energy, focus, and well-being—s...

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! From Mom to Mogul: Kristin Staver-Reichard’s Blueprint for Launching a Purpose-Driven Coaching Business In this empowering episode, Mary Black sits down with Kristin Staver-Reichard , a business coach with over 23 years of entrepreneurial experience and the founder of The Mom Launch . Kristin specializes in helping moms transition into succes...

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! We are so excited to welcome Sarah Stelzer to the podcast again! Two years ago, she shared her insights into masculine and feminine energies in 2 episodes - one of our most popular guests! Now, 2 years later, she shares what she is continuing to learn on her journey. What a beautiful person! Sarah is first a mom and a woman who desires to bri...

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! A quiet reflection on breath, trauma, resilience, and the choice to begin again In this deeply personal short episode, Mary Black shares a vulnerable meditation on the 10-year anniversary of a life-changing moment—when a doctor told her husband, “It may already be too late.” What followed was a decade of health challenges, family trials, and...

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! What if your child were your greatest spiritual teacher? What if your pain was the portal to your power? In this deeply resonant episode, Mary Black sits down with Kayla Tassone —a psychic medium, spiritual teacher, and author featured in the new internationally best-selling anthology Together We Rise: The Wounded Healer’s Enlightened Journey...

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! In this special solo reflection, Mary Black asks a question that goes far beyond patriotism: 👉 Are the choices you’re making today leading you toward greater freedom—or greater bondage? As the U.S. celebrates its Independence Day, Mary invites us to explore what freedom truly means on a personal level—emotionally, financially, spiritually, a...

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! What if your symptoms weren’t in your head—but in your cells? In this soul-deep, systems-breaking conversation, Mary Black is joined by Corry Lang , certified regenerative detoxification specialist, iridologist, and founder of Detox with Corry . After years of chronic pain, fatigue, and medical dismissal, Corry hit rock bottom—until a powerfu...

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! With Cara and James Kerouac, Mary sits with the dynamic duo behind Kerouac’s Cruising podcast to dive into their journey of chasing an authentic, non-traditional life. From leaving corporate jobs to embracing seasonal work and RV living, the Kerouacs share how a life-altering car accident and transformative books like Think and Grow Rich and...

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! Welcome to Beyond the Cookie Cutter , where we dive into stories that inspire you to live authentically and break free from the ordinary! In this vibrant episode, host Mary Black sits down with Jackie Cote, a self-proclaimed "Nomad Mentor" whose infectious energy and wisdom will leave you ready to geek out over your own life. With 3...

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! What if everything you’ve ever done—every twist, detour, and burnout—was part of your business plan? In this deeply inspiring conversation, Mary sits down with food strategist and former corporate food safety executive Rochelle Howell , founder of The Paperwork Chef . With humor, heart, and decades of experience, Rochelle opens up about walki...

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! What does an abundant life look for you?  Follow the Rainbow to your own pot of gold! We love hearing from you! Gathering Women of Hope Email: gatheringwomenofhope@gmail.com Gathering Women of Hope Facebook page: https://bit.ly/4vs9IOh Podcast Email: marybcooks@gmail.com Instagram: @marybcooks Here's to your joy-filled life! -Mary

Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you! It seems that everything in our world is speeding up. Society seems to value those who go fast. And faster and FASTER! Is there a way to actually speed up by slowing down? We love hearing from you! Gathering Women of Hope Email: gatheringwomenofhope@gmail.com Gathering Women of Hope Facebook page: https://bit.ly/4vs9IOh Podcast Email: marybco...