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In this episode, we continue our discussion about our journey in building our Merrymaker business. If you haven’t listened  Part 1  and  Part 2  yet, we recommend jumping to those just so you can understand exactly where we’ve come from and how we’ve ended up here. The  waitlist for the MerryBody Teacher Training Program is now open.  Our second cohort will start in M...

This is the second part of our 3 part business journey series. If you missed last week's episode, go back to 395: Our Merrymaker Business Journey Part 1 . Also! The waitlist for the MerryBody Teacher Training Program is now open. It's a 16 week course that will welcome personal growth, self-love and total mind-body transformation. Our second cohort will start in March 2024. If you have an inkling...

We've been receiving quite a few requests for a podcast episode no our 10 year online business journey. So, this episode is a bit of a walk down memory lane as we share with you some stories, lessons, mistakes and key moments in our business journey. It turned into a 3 part series! The  waitlist for the MerryBody Teacher Training Program is now open.  Our second cohort will start in Marc...

Finding your centre is a phrase often used in spiritual, mental health, and wellness context. It is referring to a state of being internally balanced, calm and clear. Clear in your thoughts, emotions and your overall being. The theme inside MerryBody for November is about finding your centre. This is what we spoke about during the episode Finding your centre is having a sense of balance, calm and...

In this episode, we chat about handling the sense of underachievement. Something we all feel, at some point in life. If you've ever felt like you're falling short or struggling with a sense of underachievement, this episode provides action steps to redefine your sense of achievement and embrace your journey. The waitlist for the MerryBody Teacher Training Program is now open. Our second cohort wil...

This month's theme inside the MerryBody App is all about purpose. Purpose adds passion and meaning to life. Finding your purpose brings a deep joy that money can't match. Or perhaps you can link the 2?! That's what we did. The waitlist for the MerryBody Teacher Training Program is now open. Our second cohort will start in March 2024. if you have an inkling that this is maybe for you, we encou...

Stemming off from last week’s episode,  390: Fad diets sabotage real health progress , we talked about self-acceptance, self-compassion, self-respect, self-care and self-love. We spoke about how these practices create genuine health. We continue the discussion in this week’s episode. We’re also excited  to invite you to our free online event happening on the 26th of October , where we sh...

In this episode, we chat about fad diets and how they can sabotage real health progress. We share our experiences in order to inspire but we also want to let you know that during this episode we talk about weight loss. We share our own experiences with yo-yo dieting and the detrimental effects it has on our physical and mental well-being. We talk about how we've overcome these fads and found...

In this episode, we dive into a powerful story of transformation and how one tiny shift in your words, mindset and goals can change everything. This is inspired by our friend's story about their journey towards achieving their health goals. It's so simple with a profound impact! It will help you create healthy habits that stick! The simple swap is: saying "I'm going to get healthy" versus "I'm goi...

In this Get Merry podcast episode, we chat about the glimmers in your life. Glimmers are brief moments of joy, hope or inspiration even during challenging times. This episode will inspire you to look for the glimmers and live a life with more presence, hope and vibrance. This is what we spoke about during the episode Life is filled with ups and downs. Being adaptable in challenging times is essent...

In this episode, we delve into the importance of self-belief and how it helps you to overcome obstacles and achieve more. It's something that needs to be practised, it's not like you believe in yourself once and you're good to go! We chat about ideas, tools and practices that build self-belief. This is what we spoke about during the episode If you're not going to believe in yourself, why would you...

Over the last 10 years, we've found so much value in motivational quotes and sayings. They've been our go-to during tough times, and they have truly helped boost our self-confidence. We're big believers in the impact words can have! During this episode, we go through a bunch of amazing quotes and discuss them. We have no doubt that once you've tuned in to this episode you will feel instant mo...

Imagine landing a job you absolutely love, but then realising the office chit-chat doesn’t really vibe with you. People keep on talking about losing weight and dieting, while you are on your path of self-acceptance and working out with the idea of celebrating your body. How do you deal with this kind of situation? What do you do when you feel like you just don’t fit in at work? This is what we spo...

This episode is all about overcoming limited beliefs and the ‘Should-Be’ expectations, with the goal of reducing your own self-suffering. Tune in.  This is what we spoke about during the episode The first step in moving through the limiting belief is to recognize it’s there in the first place. The start is not the end. We need to learn to be okay to be a beginner and that it is all part of th...

Right now, we’re feeling extremely inspired by the discussions we are having with our Yoga Teacher trainees. Every week we have a brand new theme of Yoga philosophy to dive into. In today’s episode, we focus on Ishvara Pranidana. Perhaps the ultimate tool to move through anxiety. Links we mention in the episode: You can sign up for your  2 weeks of free MerryBody App access over here. Yo...

This podcast episode was inspired by an old blog post we wrote way back in 2016! We noticed it was getting a lot of traffic, so we revisited it. Its titled: 10 Ways to Actually Start Living Your Life! This podcast is brought to you by GoodnessMe Box, we just opened ours up and it included a bunch of delicious and healthy snacks! Get your Goodness Me Box CLICK HERE and use code: Merrymaker for your...

This podcast episode may offend you if you've hopped on the Lazy Girl trend, so perhaps, don't tune in (haha). This is what we spoke about during the episode The Lazy Girl job is not a new thing. People have been doing this forever. We used to have Lazy Girl jobs when we were in our 20s. We hated them. If you are taking care of yourself, and setting boundaries and not taking your work home, that i...

A new month brings a new theme inside MerryBody, this month it's Self-Worth. Low self-worth has been something we've both grappled with, in the episode we delve into this very important topic. We'll discuss various behaviours and emotions that could signal a struggle with self-worth. We also share practical ideas to help boost your self-worth! This is what we spoke about during the episode What is...

This week's episode was a fun chat. In a world where more and more people seem to be feeling down, flat, bummed and uninspired, we chat about good moods and how to get in one faster! We ask the question, can you hack a good mood? This is what we spoke about during the episode It's a 100% YES, you can hack a good mood! But it all comes down to awareness of what creates a good mood for yourself. A g...

This week's episode is inspired by our own story of Hofstadter's Law which is the idea that everything takes longer than you think it's going to take, even when you know it's going to take longer than you expect it to take. The episode is filled with kick-in-butt motivation, so if you've been thinking about starting a project or stepping towards a dream, THIS episode is for you! This is what we sp...

In this Get Merry podcast episode, we delve into this month's MerryBody theme which is, self-reflection. “People who have had little self-reflection live life in a huge reality blind-spot.” — Bryant McGill This is what we spoke about during the episode Self-reflection is a way to understand ourselves, how we interact with the life around us, and how we learn to do better. Self-reflection is a plac...

How can you avoid falling into the trap of constantly comparing yourself to your competitors? How can you ensure that the presence of competition doesn't stop you? Even for those who don't run a business, it's easy to feel this competitive mindset and to let it get you down. How do we not let it get us down?! This is what we spoke about during the episode Whenever we catch ourselves in that compet...

Is it time to stop being so mean to yourself? Instead, is it time to be... kind and compassionate? And perhaps is it even time to believe in yourself? This is what we spoke about during the episode "Remember, you have been criticising yourself for years and it hasn't worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens." — Louise L. Hay As human beings, it's normal to have a negative bias. Until...

This episode was inspired by an interview with Josh Homme of  Queens of the Stone Age  when he said “Confidence Breeds Confidence and Panic Breeds Panic”. Not a band we listen to often (Damiano’s style of music) but wow, we just really loved this statement and could relate. We notice when one of us feels quite stressed and anxious about work, it can be easy to ‘catch’ that feeling....

In this episode, we share the exact morning ritual that we do every single day. It's very simple and not complicated. You don't have to do it and you can make your own. This is what we spoke about during the episode A daily ritual is a way of saying,  "I'm voting for myself; I'm taking care of myself." Mariel Hemingway Why having a daily ritual is important. These small things that we do ever...