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This one's a wild ride (literally!). In this episode Carla shares her Leo James birth story for the very first time... and it could not be more different to her first birth with Denny. What started as a calm morning of contractions at home turned into a very speedy, very dramatic dash to the hospital… and baby Leo arrived in the car, right out the front of the hospital, with an audience. The hypno...

Well, we're on a roll! With baby number two still keeping us waiting (any day now!), we've squeezed in another podcast, and this one goes everywhere (as usual haha). We start with the bump update and Carla's wild nose job saga (two surgeries, a skin graft from her bum, and a two-year swelling situation no surgeon ever warned her about). It turns into a real conversation about why we've normalised...

Ever get that feeling that everyone else has it all figured out and you're somehow running late on your own life? In this episode we chat about that "I'm so behind" feeling... the milestones we think we should have hit by now, the comparison spiral, the endless should-be's and the ancient Yoga practice that helps us let it all go: Santosha, or contentment. We chat about why fixing one th...

This week we're getting real, honest and a little bit ranty. We share OUR opinions, they could be against yours, or maybe you resonate?  We chat about how we got through our own binge eating (and for one of us, bulimia) all those years ago. We bring this topic up again because lately it feels like the world is swinging backwards. The body-acceptance era we lived through seems to be disappeari...

We're back, two episodes in a row (look at us go!), we're chatting all things reading: why fiction is its own kind of self-help, how a good book is the ultimate antidote to endless scrolling, and how we are in our romantasy genre era. We really didn't do this topic justice, just getting back into the groover of podcasting. We get into reading as a presence practice (hello, kind of a meditation), w...

We're back!! The last time we hit record was November 2025… and somehow it's now June 2026. Oops. But while the podcast went quiet, everything else got busy (in the best way). Life and business update, we didn't get to everything... and far out did I (Emma) always say LIKE that much. Noted, and now working on this forevermore. In this episode: Carla's about to have baby number two, any day now! Em...

How do we have a mind of our own in the world of AI? What even is real or AI? We chat about the rise of AI-generated content and the impact of influencer culture. This is what we spoke about during the episode AI-generated influencers are looking more and more realistic, especially when they mimic everyday “normal” online life. Crazy we know! How influencer culture affects people's choices more th...

Welcome back to week two of our podcast comeback! In this episode, we're diving deep into something you've been asking about for ages: how to teach yoga online. We're taking you behind the scenes of how we create our MerryBody online classes. Mic issues, sister fights on set, and all the real talk about what it takes to film Yoga and Pilates classes! This is what we spoke about during the episode...

It's been 6 months! Can you believe it. But we are back! And excited to be back. This episode is literally a sister chat, we have no idea if anyone will get to the end of it haha. But you know, we hesitated a moment before hitting publish then thought... no we have to publish it! It's been 6 months after all! So here we go, episode 439 on the Get Merry Podcast Show! This is what we spoke about dur...

In this episode, we take inspiration from the iconic “Mean Girls” scene where the Plastics nitpick their flaws. We chat about self-criticism, body image, social media comparisons and how to choose a path of self-acceptance instead. If you're sick of those thoughts... "all the things wrong with me" kinda thoughts... tune in! This is what we spoke about during the episode Social media and influencer...

This week we ran a Chakra Workshop and decided to publish it to our podcast. During the session we chat about the 7 main Chakras, where they are within the body, what they're linked to in regards to emotions, spiritual and physical. The highlight of the session is a guided colour visualisation to welcome balance and awareness of each of these energy centres. Then we finish the session with a short...

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of Yoga Sutra 2.33 Pratipaksha Bhavana. But really, we go on all kinds of tangents! From global issues like Gen0cide and climate change, to bringing self-awareness to our own reactions and letting go of control. And also! We are running this FREE workshop soon! During the workshop, you will learn how to tune into your body, mind, emotions and energy w...

This episode is inspired by Winnie the Pooh. There is no hurry. We shall get there someday." — Winnie the Pooh Also! If you are into a little bit of woo woo, but not too much woo, this is for you! Learn how to tune into your body, mind, emotions and energy with your chakras! We invite you to a chakra masterclass happening on the 16th of April. We're going to go through each of the chakras and talk...

In this episode, we chat about the importance of intentionally making time for the things you love and the experiences that fill your life with joy and meaning. Because life is not a forever thing! This is what we spoke about during the episode Emma had dinner with a musician friend and talked about whether or not he should keep playing. Money is really important, and so is feeling joy; sometimes,...

Have you ever thought about getting Botox? No? Then, welcome to the No Botox Club! In this episode inspired by a reel that Emma shared yesterday, we chat about self-acceptance in a world obsessed with youth and botox. Also! We are so excited about our upcoming Breathe and Meditation Masterclass! Hop on the waitlist for our Yoga Teacher Training 2025 to get the invite! This is what we spoke about d...

In this podcast episode, we chat about how to get through the lows of life. After all they are natural and part of life, perhaps it's more about embracing low emotions instead of resisting them. Plus we chat about the small daily rituals that we do to help us get through the lows of life. Also! We are so excited about our upcoming Breathe and Meditation Masterclass! Hop on the waitlist for our Yog...

You're probably breathing wrong and it's impacting your energy, focus and even your mood. It might not be something you think about often, but poor breathing habits can lead to stress, fatigue and tension. The good news? With a few simple shifts, you can unlock more vitality, calm, and clarity... just by breathing better. Also, if you love this episode you should sign up to our free Breath and Med...

It's time for you to finally let go of perfection! But not in every aspect of your life... just some. We recommend it anyway, yes, progress beats perfection every single time! Because perfection can often lead to paralysis, procrastination and burnout. Also! You are invited to a Free Masterclass we're hosting on the 20th of March. It's all about your breath and meditation. You will experience a li...

We're excited to be back in our recording chairs, or as in Emma's case, the floor! After a brief hiatus, we're hitting play on a series of new episodes. In this episode, we chat about the impact of everyday actions on life's direction. How the days make up the weeks, the weeks make up the months, the months make up the years... and the years make up the life. This is what we spoke about durin...

Do you find yourself rushing from one errand to the next? Rushing from when you wake up to when you fall in a heap on the couch? Want to stop rushing? Tune in to this Get Merry episode! Carla describes it as being a chicken, where she gets Denny to sleep and runs around the house ticking off the to-do list. Sounds familiar? This is what we spoke about during the episode Constant rushing pushes you...

In today's episode, Carla takes us through her 37-hour birth story. Although she aimed for a 'calm birth' there was nothing calm about baby Denny's arrival! Although we have an amazing happy ending we better put a trigger warning on here. As Carla says... it was wild! This is what we spoke about during the episode At 38 weeks, Carla had an acupuncture session, 1 of the 2 'induction sessions'. In t...

We are super excited to be back recording this episode after Carla had a baby (9 weeks ago). Keep an eye out for the birth story in the next episode, she wasn't quite ready to share it yet. In this episode, we have a quick chat about baby stuff (like how loud babies fart) and also about doing hard things, because things can be hard, but hard isn't always bad, right? Also, Emma's microphone did not...

In this episode, we chat about people-pleasing and the idea that not everyone is going to like you. How do you deal with this and have the courage to be disliked? You can learn more about our 2025 MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. This is what we spoke about during the episode People-pleasing and forever seeking people's approval, limit opportunities and can stop you from stepping...

This episode is part of our Yoga Teacher Series, we chat ideas and opportunities you can take to kickstart your Yoga teaching journey. You can learn more about our 2025 MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. This is what we spoke about during the episode Find a local Facebook group where yoga teachers hang out and find class cover opportunities, which can lead to permanent positions. I...

This episode is part of our Yoga Teacher Series, we reflect on our conversations with our trainees from the 2024 cohort of MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training and the unexpected lessons that came from it. You can learn more about our 2025 MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. As we mentioned in this episode, you can find our  Yama and Niyama series over HERE. This is what we spoke ab...