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

Mary is so excited to announce that her NEW BOOK, 100 Days of Self-Love, is now available for you to pre-order at maryscupoftea.com/journal After publishing my first book, The Gift of Self-Love , many of you asked for a tool that would help you build a daily practice of self-love into your life. I wrote 100 Days of Self-Love you do just that. It’s got 100 journaling prompts that cover ALL areas of...

In today’s episode, Mary gives a little pep talk around what to do when you’re having a bad day. You will learn how to... shift your mood when you have a bad moment in your day define what a bad day means to you and what is contributing to those feelings define what a good day looks like for you Remember: We need to work on untying and detaching our mood on external factors. If you enjoyed this ep...

Our first ever male guest on the show (aside from Boyfriend, of course!) is Jake Sasseville!! Jake is a dear friend of Mary’s who vulnerably shares his life story including struggles with weight/ body-image, career successes and failures, and what he’s learned along the way. This is a conversation about… surrendering to life’s highs and lows overcoming codependent and addictive behaviors creating...

A short solo episode where Mary shares her #1 tip for feeling confident in yourself while dating. Whether you’re seeing someone or just casually dating, this is the mindset you must adopt to attract good, healthy people in your life. Remember: you are worthy of stable, healthy love. Get Beyond Body for 75% off: https://maryscupoftea.com/bb Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

Since Mary is getting married soon, it’s only fitting that she talks to renowned relationship psychologist Dr. Alexandra Solomon. You will learn... which green flags to look out for in your relationship how to navigate feeling like you’re carrying the “emotional burden” of your relationship what it means when you say “I love you but I’m not in love with you” the key to making a relationship last l...

Last week, Mary almost applied for a job at Trader Joe’s because she was feeling nervous about her purpose. If you’ve ever questioned your path in life, then this episode is for you. You will learn... the 2 scenarios that lead to questioning everything how to create your purpose in a sea of possibilities 3 questions to ask yourself to gain clarity around your purpose Perhaps it’s unwise to think a...

An incredibly rich conversation about how travel transforms your character. Mary interviews Chelsea Glass, owner of Heart of Travel, an organization that helps you learn about Latin American culture through Spanish classes and small group trips. You will learn about… how to travel ethically and truly support the country you’re visiting the hardships of interracial and intercultural relationships h...

In order to go after our goals and make our dreams come true, we must prioritize stuff that’s important over tasks that feel urgent. Mary will teach you how to use self-love to decipher between urgency and importance. You will learn... why it’s so hard to motivate yourself the difference between urgency and importance, and why you must prioritize the latter) how to replace FOMO (Fear of Missing Ou...

The fear of failure is closely related to the fear of success. Even though it seems like they’re opposite, both are a self-worth struggle. In this episode you will learn how to... self-talk your way through the fear of failure believe in yourself take small risks that lead to big results Remember: Believing in yourself is harder to do than not believing in yourself. It takes courage. It takes will...

An interview with Erica Smith (@ericasmith.sex.ed), a sexuality educator who talk to us about abortion, purity culture, and how to talk to people about sex. You will learn... why sexual education is so important and how to talk to young people about sex how to talk to people in your life who might not understand the severity of the abortion issue, specifically your partner what purity culture is a...

Mary shares her best advice for practicing self-love during difficult times. You will learn... the 3 components of self-compassion how to know the difference between avoiding and coping ways to process and move through heavy emotions Remember: we must be protective and intentional with our energy. Self-care is important now more than ever. If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and tag @marysp...

Mary shares an easy, yet effective technique for tapping into more gratitude. You can do this anytime to instantly feel a little more motivated, happy, and grateful… (although you might find it annoying at first ha!). Remember: changing your word choice can change your life. If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and tag @maryspodcast on social media! And make sure to get Mary’s book, The Gift...

Psychotherapist Seerut Chawla (@seerutkchawla) joins us for a hot take on the dangers of Insta-therapy. Warning: this conversation will challenge you to keep an open mind, think critically, and evaluate what you’ve been taught. You will learn... what ideas about mental health that have been popularized on social media are actually unethical and harmful how cultural differences impact our view of m...

In today’s episode, Mary takes a deep dive into emotional intelligence! You will learn how to... Understand emotional intelligence How it can be supportive in your self-love journey Find harmony in the world through your emotions Remember: Self-love does not exist in a vacuum, so consciously work on yourself AND your relationships. If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and tag @maryspodcast o...

Tori Dunlap (@herfirst100k) joins us to talk about INVESTING, building WEALTH, and financial CONFIDENCE. You will learn... the best way to invest your money (the how & where) why women are less financially educated than men (and how to change that) how to ditch the shame around money and become financially confident Remember: building wealth as a woman is an act of resistance to the patriarchy...

Mary gives you a body-image pep talk for embracing your summer body, knowing that it is perfect exactly the way it is. She talks about how to challenge negative body thoughts, deal with other people’s opinions, and find your personal clothing style for the summer. Remember: Your job is not to look a certain way in a bikini or to impress people with your body. Your only job is to exist and hopefull...

Dr. Tara from @lovebites.co talks to us about S-E-X! Dr. Tara is a professor of relational and sexual communication at CSU Fullerton. Her goal is to normalize sex talks and help people feel more sexually fulfilled through confidence and communication coaching. You will learn... how to talk to your partner about sex with confidence 3 practices for enhancing your sexual self-esteem how your earliest...

Here’s a mindset to adopt for ultimate personal growth and inner peace: learning the difference. Listen to this episode to find out what this means and how to apply it to your life! You will learn... how to find balance with food, exercise, work, and other things in your life an important question to ask yourself to determine if something is serving you or not advice to help you feel more at peace...

Ruthie Lindsey speaks to us about grief, chronic pain, reparenting yourself, processing trauma, embodiment practices, religious upbringings, self-love and so much more. Not to mention, Ruthie’s heart shines through her voice and reminds us all that there is so much beauty amidst the broken. You will learn about... how Ruthie came back to life after dying (both literally and later, metaphorically)...

Whether you’re single or in a relationship, you’ll want to listen to this episode for advice on conquering body shame in the bedroom. You will learn how to... be more confident in your body sexually vet people and be protective of your space foster more intimacy and trust in your relationships Remember: Be protective of the people you allow inside, whether that’s inside your emotional space or ins...

Boyfriend has officially upgraded to fiancé! Mary shares the behind-the-scenes of how he proposed and what her thoughts are on engagements, weddings, and marriages. She also talks about how she’s approaching everything with a feminist mindset. Remember: The most empowering thing you can do for yourself as a feminist is to clearly communicate what is/ isn’t important to you. And as feminists, I don...

Mary is joined by her dear friend Jessi Jean, Food Freedom Coach who helps women overcome binge eating. They talk about best friend breakups, breast implants, beauty standards, cosmetic procedures, and the link between binge eating and sexuality. You will learn... how to create and nurture meaningful adult friendships why Jessi got her breast implants taken out and her thoughts on other cosmetic p...

In this super-short solo episode Mary shares a powerful question to ask yourself while you’re journaling or find yourself resorting to old coping mechanisms. She also recommends a great book for exploring your emotions and shares some personal things going on in her life (as per usual!). Sign up for the online retreat on April 13th: https://maryscupoftea.com/onlineretreat If you enjoyed this episo...

We are celebrating the 1-year birthday of The Gift of Self-Love! Today I thought I’d talk about how to become a writer because pursuing this craft has not only forwarded my career, but also helped me grow as a person. You will learn... the 5 steps for becoming a writer different ways to make money as a writer how Mary got this book deal and stuff to think about if you’re an aspiring author too! Re...

Today Mary is joined by Jenny Jay, a storyteller and creator and her experiences and education over the last 7 years has become integral to the content that she writes, creates, and shares. Add that to her lived experiences as a South Asian woman with experiences with in/visible disability, living unhoused and without financial security, and existing in her other identities. She recognizes the dif...