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

The holiday season tends to be full of stress: family drama, financial strain, end-of-year work obligations, etc. If you find yourself turning to food to cope with stress, this episode is for you. You will learn... why stress eating isn’t always bad and when it becomes a problem what to tell yourself if you feel like you overate how to mitigate stress eating and feel less guilty about it Remember:...

Mary is trying to undo decades of attaching her self-worth to her productivity. Which is HARD to say the least. This episode explores our limiting beliefs about productivity, while helping you detach your worth from your output. You will learn... why productivity is a trap how to embrace doing nothing and let yourself rest 2 book recommendations that’ll help you form a better relationship with tim...

CONTENT WARNING: this is an episode about pregnancy loss, chronic pain, and the grief that comes with feeling like your body has betrayed you. Ashley Lemieux joins us to share her personal experience with pregnancy loss, a near death health emergency, and crawling her way through grief. This episode is a giant permission slip to let yourself feel your pain, to acknowledge your grief for what it is...

In an age of information overload and devastating crises unfolding before our eyes, the importance of critical thinking and emotional regulation can not be understated. We must remain grounded and informed in the face of overwhelming news, opinions, and emotions. Tune in to learn Mary’s 5-step process for coping with crisis. Note: This episode is not about political commentary. Rather, its focus i...

Have you ever lost something and spent hours frantically looking for it everywhere and then the item shows up when you’re not searching for it? And better yet, it shows up in the place you swear you’ve looked? When you’re rushing, you’re stuck in your own anxious headspace, not actually connected to yourself and your surroundings. Tune in to learn about the power of slowing down, and how it can he...

After an epic safari honeymoon, Mary and her husband recap their trip to Tanzania + Zanzibar. They talk about… why they chose to do Tanzania safari + Zanzibar island for their honeymoon funny moments shared, memorable people met, and wild animals encountered their top hotel recommendations for Tanzania and Zanzibar what the trip itinerary + budget looked like We hope this inspires you to add Tanza...

If you’ve ever felt like something or someone is “too good to be true” then this episode is for you. Mary talks about a model for strengthening your sense of self-worth, so that you finally feel worthy of things that are good AND true. Remember: when what you WANT does not align with what you BELIEVE, you will experience an inner battle filled with doubt, fear, and self-sabotage. As you’re figurin...

If you were raised in a restrictive, religious environment, this episode is for you. Morgan Haley joins us for a relatable and validating conversation about unsubscribing from beliefs that don’t serve you and discovering your own identity. FYI, we challenge and reject religious dogma that’s rooted in fear, shame, and hate. You will learn... ⛪️ why Morgan decided to leave the evangelical Christian...

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I feel like a failure”? As a Type A, self-motivated, achievement-driven kind of person, failure is something you might feel often… even when you haven’t actually failed. The worst kind of failure is when you don’t meet your OWN expectation of success (which is more often than not) and find yourself stuck in a never-ending cycle of “feeling like a failure.” In th...

Have you ever thought that you were happier when you were thinner/ prettier/ younger/ etc? In a culture that values thinness and beauty, it’s hard not to believe that your value lies in your appearance. We buy into arbitrary beauty ideals and false promises, killing ourselves to look a certain way. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Lindsay Kite, co-author of the book More Than a Body and co-di...

Mary shares her lessons learned from traveling and talks about how putting yourself in a new environment is the best way to heal. You will learn... 2 ways to get unstuck how Mary healed her relationship with exercise creative ways to shake up your environment Remember: you cannot heal in the same environment that you got sick. If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and tag @maryspodcast on soc...

Self-love is relational. We NEED people in our lives and gathering is how we build and nurture community. Today Priya Parker is on the show to teach us about the art of gathering, specifically as it pertains to weddings. You will learn... why weddings are important for a couple and their families how Mary & Husband approached their wedding in a conscientious and feminist way the #1 thing to co...

If you believe you’re boring, you’re more likely to silence your voice, not share your story, not express your gifts. If you want to put yourself out there whether it’s while dating, at work, trying to start a new business, become a content creator, make new friends, etc, you have to STOP thinking that you’re boring… because you’re not!! Here’s a 10-minute pep-talk for anyone who feels like they’r...

WOW!!! This one is going down in history as one of our favorite episodes. Get ready to feel seen, heard, and understood thanks to this conversation with Eve Rodsky about the INVISIBLE and UNPAID labor of women. Note: though we speak in heteronormative terms, this conversation is for anyone who feels like they’re taking on more responsibility in their relationship than their partner. And if you’re...

A lack of self-confidence shows up in small and big ways. Here are 5 not-so-obvious signs that you’re struggling with self-confidence, things that Mary is personally working on as well. You will learn how to... stop trying to fill inner voids with external things start trusting yourself more get out of a victim mindset Remember: No shiny new thing is going to give you the confidence, happiness, an...

This one is for our fellow perfectionists. Those of us who were raised as girls and women, know how easy it is to fall into perfectionism, constantly equating our worth with how “perfect” we can appear to be. This is Part 2 of our conversation with Somatic Life Coach María-Victoria Albina who will help us break through these perfectionistic thinking and reclaim our authenticity. You will learn......

Have you ever said “yes” when you really meant “no”? If so, then you might be a PEOPLE-PLEASER. For those of us who were raised as girls and women, people-pleasing is an all too familiar way of relating to those around us. Today we are joined by Somatic Life Coach María-Victoria Albina who will help us break through these people-pleasing thought patterns and reclaim our authenticity. This conversa...

As the weather gets warmer, body-image can get harder. You might be thinking, “I’m nervous to be in a swimsuit around all of my friends, showing so much skin makes me feel insecure…” That’s why Mary is sharing 3 reminders for conquering summer body-image struggles: so that you can wear that bikini with less shame and more confidence. Remember: do not let your body-IMAGE influence your life EXPERIE...

Being lost is not just necessary. It’s inevitable. Everyone feels lost at times, most of us feel slightly lost all of the time. Whether you’re going through a transition in your career, questioning your purpose or feeling confused about your next steps, this episode will give you glimmers of hope amidst uncertainty. You will learn... the 2 manifestations of feeling lost and where they stem from ho...

Christy Harrison, a pioneer in the anti-diet movement, has transformed the way I see food, weight, and health. Now she’s coming on the show to talk about THE WELLNESS TRAP, a hodgepodge of diet culture, disinformation, and dubious diagnoses. Many wellness solutions that promise “health and healing” are really just promoting a standard of health that’s unattainable, problematic, and harmful to your...

If you’ve ever struggled with binge eating, you know how difficult it is to stop. You might have tried everything from strict dieting to intuitive eating, wishing that something would help stop your battle with food for good. Mary has been on this journey herself after nearly a decade of struggling with bulimia and binge eating. In this episode, she shares the mindset that helped her FINALLY stop...

ED recovery and body acceptance influencer Brittani Lancaster joins us for an honest conversation about online dating, working a 9-5 AND being a TikTok influencer, and what life is like as a content creator. Remember: it’s okay to keep your personal passion separate from your intellectual passion. You are a multi-faceted human being. Follow Britt on IG/ TikTok: @brittanilancaster And if you enjoye...

You might have friends that you think you’re close to, but are you really? Most people say they don’t want surface-level friendships, but I think because of capitalism, hustle culture, and the individualistic way in which we live, our friendships have inevitably become surface level even if both people are actually rather deep! It’s just hard to translate that depth to another person unless you kn...

If you have children in your life, whether they’re your own kids or perhaps your siblings/ nieces/ nephews/ students, then hopefully you want to create a body positive environment for them. Zoë Bisbing, MSW, LCSW is here to teach you HOW. You will learn... what to say if a child asks, “Am I fat?” how to approach a conversation about “healthy eating” with kids what if your kid has a real health con...

Mary’s HUSBAND is joining us for a special podcast episode sharing aaalllll the details of their wedding + how it feels to be married! You’ll hear about… a fight they had during the early stages of wedding planning feelings before, during, and after the big day their favorite and funniest moments of the wedding how they approached friends, family, and finances what their backyard wedding looked li...