Mary's Cup of Tea: the Self Love Podcast for Women

Today we are joined by Kirsten Mellott, a registered dietitian who specializes in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and eating disorders. She herself has overcome Binge Eating Disorder and has learned to manage PCOS through intuitive eating and gentle nutrition. You will learn... what PCOS is (the signs and symptoms to look for) how to manage PCOS without dieting tips for advocating for yourself...

At our previous retreat, there was 1 retreat sister who couldn‘t figure out what she wanted when it came to her relationship. Without sharing details, she was at a crossroad in her life. Usually in this situation, everyone says ”follow your heart! do what makes you happy!” But nobody tells you exactly HOW to do that. Like what is the difference between a gut instinct and irrational fear? How do yo...

Okay, this episode is a MUST-LISTEN and we're not just saying that! Today's guest is Kenzie Brenna, fellow self-love advocate, mental health educator, speaker, and podcaster who is AMAZING at talking about taboo topics with the sensitivity and care they deserve. You will learn how to... deal with people who disagree with you embrace the paradoxes in life be okay with not knowing everything approac...

If you Google this topic, you'll find plenty of articles telling you how to check more things off your to-do list or organizing your planner for more productivity, and all types of advice which sure, could be helpful. BUT, they don't address the mindset behind overwhelm and the fact that your long to-do list is not necessarily the source of your overwhelm. Overwhelm is a MINDSET. And if you're stu...

I have a little bit of a different episode for you this week because what you’re about to hear is a conversation with one of my retreat sisters, Liana, who recently attended my Costa Rica Self-Love Retreat. I thought it would be cool to give you an inside look into what self-love retreats are actually like coming from someone who’s experienced one recently. Even if you’re not thinking about joinin...

In this personal episode, Mary shares some things she's learned in therapy and how it's helped her overcome childhood traumas. Part of why she started therapy in the first place was to conquer her fear of commitment, especially when it comes to marriage. Mary talks about... why marriage used to terrify her how her therapist helped her overcome those fears other lessons learned in therapy including...

In this episode, Mary explains how confidence comes from CLARITY and how you can gain more clarity in your life. You will learn... A trick to help you stop comparing yourself to others 3 questions to ask yourself to gain more clarity (and therefore, more confidence) How to figure out what you really, really want in life Remember: you don't need certainty in your life; you need clarity. Clarity is...

In this episode Mary interviews the co-author of the origina Intuitive Eating book!! She is so beyond honored to be able to speak with Elyse about how Intuitive Eating (IE), the concept and book, came to be starting in the early 1990s. This episode is for anyone who's (re)learning how to eat intuitively and wants deeper insight into the practice. You will learn about... How IE has evolved over the...

In this solo episode Mary addresses 3 common fears (or myths) surrounding weight gain inlcuding: "Gaining weight is unhealthy, and losing weight will make you healthier." "If I gain weight, then I won't be attractive (and no one will like me and I'll die alone)." "Gaining weight means you've 'given up on yourself,' 'let yourself go,' or 'gotten lazy.'" These are not t...

In this interview Mary is joined by her friend Kelly Uchima (@kellyu) to have a deep conversation about recovering from anorexia, addiction, binge eating, codependency, and toxic relationships. Kelly is also Asian American, so she shares the nuances of growing up with body-image struggles while being a person of color. You will learn... the warning signs and red flags of toxic relationships (we're...

In this solo episode, I talk about the impacts of trying to lose weight and how dieting affects our bodies. You will learn... What is the "rebound effect" that happens when you diet The impact of our intention to lose weight How your body responds to restriction Remember: :No matter what, no matter how I feel today, I will not starve myself." Get my new book, The Gift of Self-Love:...

Confidence is about owning who you are, whether you like how you look or not. Being pretty is not a prerequisite for confidence. Being accomplished is not a prerequisite for confidence. Being perfect is not a prerequisite for confidence. Confidence is a mindset. In this episode Mary explains what a mindset of self-confidence is and 6 traits that can build, strengthen, and display confidence. Here'...

This is an episode that's been a long time coming! Mary interviews her 13-year-old sister Ilana! In this heartfelt conversation, Mary and Ilana talk about... Ilana's top 3 styling tips how they maintain such a close relationship despite their 10-year age gap how adults can support middle schoolers' mental health their thoughts on Gen Zers ... and so much more! If you are a sibling, auntie, parent,...

I couldn't wait to release this episode with Amanda Montell, a feminist sociolinguist, author of 2 books, and all-out empowering human! This educational episode explores the dynamics between feminism, cults, and the language we use. You will learn... the major warning signs of a cult (and why it's so easy to fall into one) how modern-day language oppresses women and marginalized people why socioli...

In this 10-minute episode, Mary shares a mini meditation that will help you break any negative thought patterns. This evidence-based technique is especially helpful when it comes to bad body-image thoughts because it incorporates mindfulness, breathing and self-compassion. Try this 2-minute meditation and let us know how it worked for you by tagging @maryspodcast in your IG stories! And make sure...

Lately there's been a lot of pressure on young people to find their "passion" which can be overwhelming, daunting, and discouraging to us. In this episode, Mary shares her unconventional advice for finding your passion by actually NOT focusing on passion... You will learn: what to focus on instead of "passion" (hint: it's not what you think) 5 tips for tapping into your creativ...

Uncertainty, fear, and doubt can show up in every area of our lives... our jobs/ businesses, weight fluctuations, body changes, relationships... literally everywhere. In this episode, Mary gives her in-depth advice for managing the fear of uncertainty and learning to embrace it as a part of life. You will learn... mindset tools for calming stress and anxiety ways to see uncertainty as your friend...

In this episode we talk to Victoria Myers (@victoriamyers) about ORTHOREXIA, the unhealthy obsession with healthy eating. You will learn... what orthorexia is and why it's arguably the most common eating disorder a simple tip for making sure your healthy habits aren't becoming disordered how to approach health challenges using gentle nutrition ways to practice wellness without obsession with kids...

In this solo episode, I talk about making decisions from a more empowered place of self worth. You will learn... 8 steps for overcoming decision making fatigue How to set an intention to make quicker decisions (vs. faster) How to make quicker AND better decisions while learning to forgive yourself for the "bad" ones and learn from them How to put decision making into perspective Remember...

In this solo episode, I talk about my personal experiences with therapy, coaching and self-healing and discuss which path or paths might be right for you! All 3 are amazing. Whatever you have the resources and willingness to do, is what’s right for you. Many people, myself included, employ a combination of all 3 depending on the time of their life and what they feel they need. You will learn… What...

Something I get asked all the time is "How do I support a loved one who's showing signs of an eating disorder?" In this episode, I answer that question by talking about the major warning signs of an eating disorder and how to address them. If you're a parent, caregiver, teacher, or someone who is close to someone who's exhibiting these signs, please talk to them and encourage them to rea...

In this solo episode I talk about why “being happy” is not that great of a goal. Chasing happiness might leave you feeling empty because happiness is a fleeting feeling. Instead, I invite you to let go of the expectation that you must be happy all the time, and instead, focus on creating MEANING in your life. You will learn... How hedonic adaptation gets in the way of our happiness, no matter how...

In this solo episode, Mary shares with you her tips on how to navigate diet culture within your romantic relationships. You will learn valuable communication tools to express to your partner how to be less "diety." Mary also shares how her boyfriend has learned to have a better relationship with body image and how to do a "safety check" before embarking on a serious conversatio...

The tables have turned and this time, Mary is the one being interviewed by her best friend, Dahli Durley (@hellodahlibaby). Mary and Dahli met back in 2018 and have been really close friends ever since (although much of their friendship has been long distance!). In this insightful and entertaining conversation, Mary and Dahli talk about... What it's really like to write and publish a book How to m...

In this episode, Mary is joined by Imogen Barnes, an Eating Disorder Recovery Advocate. Imogen shares an honest recount of her journey with her own eating disorder and what has helped her in the recovery process. In this episode, you will learn: How living with an eating disorder creates anxiety around food and other areas of your life. Imogen's journey with OCD and how it contributed to her eatin...