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

In this episode Mary shares a new way to think about intuitive eating that will hopefully help you find a sense of freedom and peace with food. The words we use MATTER and if you start using this one word, your mindset around food will definitely change for the better. Remember: your relationship with food and your body is a reflection of how you lead your life. Do you want everything to be struct...

In today’s episode, Mary shares about the power of mindless activities and how they can help you achieve a state of mindfulness. You will learn how to... Let go and allow ideas and new perspectives to come to you Use your five sense to ground yourself Do activities that give your mind a break Remember: The priority at this moment is learning to find ease in your body and breath. If you enjoyed thi...

When you’ve been told who you ”should” be your whole life, sometimes it’s hard to figure out who you really are. Tune in for some advice on self-discovery and musings from Mary about what it’s like to go through an identity crisis. Maybe life is just one big long identity crisis, so how can you enjoy that journey? If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and tag @maryspodcast on social media! An...

Eating disorder recovery is a journey, and sometimes old patterns will show up even after you're fully recovered. Let's talk about 5 disordered habits you might still be doing (despite knowing better) and how to stop doing them. These subtle behaviors are often framed as “normal” in our culture, but in reality, they’re leftover patterns from diet culture. Whether you’ve been in eating disorder rec...

In honor of my birthday and Aquarius season, I interviewed my retreat sister, dear friend, and amazing astrologer Blyss Veer on how we can use astrology to gain insight into ourselves and harness it for self-love. We also touch on big philosophical topics like grief and the human condition because it’s all related! Although I’ve always felt very connected to my zodiac sign, I was still a bit skept...

In this episode, Mary talks with Whitney Goodman, a licensed psychotherapist, about the harmful effects of toxic positivity. We’ve all heard it, seen it, and experienced it! You know, when someone totally invalidates your feelings and tells you to “just think positive!” It’s so not helpful! Whitney shares with us about... what toxic positivity is and the different areas it shows up in (specificall...

In today’s episode, Mary takes a moment to chat about self-judgment. Has judging yourself really brought you any good? You will learn... How to notice the ways you are judging yourself. What’s really going on when you’re judging others. Self-compassion is more productive than blaming, shaming or judging yourself. Remember: The litmus test for self-judgment: would you judge someone else, like your...

We are celebrating our 2-year anniversary and 100th podcast episode today!! In this solo episode, Mary shares 100 tips for self-love, a list of things big and small that you can do to really take care of yourself and love up on yourself! The list touches on all 5 love language: physical touch, quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, and acts of service. What’s your self-love language? If you en...

This is probably the most influencer-ish episode Mary’s ever released! She shares 10 items that were inexpensive, but made a huge difference in her health, happiness, and overall well-being. Visit the show notes for all the links! Here’s a sneak peek of what she shares: a movie that’s changed her perspective on consciousness a book that Mary’s read 5 times (and assigns at her retreats) a lightbulb...

In this episode, Mary speaks to Rha Goddess about standing in your values and being in alignment with your soul’s calling. Her name says it all: this woman is a GODDESS. From the way she speaks to the wisdom she so generously gives, Rha will change the way you think about yourself and relate to the world around you. You will learn... a practice for reflecting on 2021 and stepping into the new year...

In this episode, Mary will share with you a journaling exercise that is great for setting New Years intentions! This is actually a repost from last year because it’s a practice that is good to revisit so we hope you enjoy it going into 2022! You will learn... how to find your Word of the Year a visualization/ meditation exercise to help you feel more aligned to your purpose how to create a new bel...

In this solo episode, Mary shares her advice for connecting with others, specifically your younger siblings. If you‘re getting together for the holidays or simply craving a little deeper connection with those around you, listen to this episode to learn... 3 tips for connecting more deeply with others what Mary‘s therapist said that helped her create a healthier relationship with her little sister...

In this personal episode, Mary talks about where her ancestors are from and how her cultural identity continues to evolve over time. She also touches on what being Jewish means to her and why she identifies more as Russian than Jewish (even though both are a big part of her). Although this episode has little to do with body-image or self-love, hopefully, this episode inspires you to embrace your l...

Mary is so excited for this podcast episode with Victoria Garrick, former Division I Volleyball Player, TED Talk Speaker, Social Media Influencer, and Mental Health Advocate. Victoria shares all the behind the scenes of building her social media empire, including the mental health side of it. Since delivering her TED Talk in 2017, Victoria has become a leader in the mental health and body-image ad...

Giving compliments is the easiest way to make someone‘s day and connect. But I‘ve noticed that the types of compliments we give are often not conducive to women‘s empowerment. In this episode, you will learn... the 5 steps to giving empowering compliments why body-related comments are not okay the difference between compliments and ACKNOWLEDGMENTS As Lindsay and Lexie Kite from @beauty_redefined s...

In this solo episode, Mary talks about how to deal with food/ body-image fears that may come up during holiday meals. If you’re nervous about Thanksgiving dinner with your family, this episode is for you!! You will learn… self-talk for getting yourself through holiday meals what to say to your aunt/ grandma/ whoever if they comment on your eating tips for intuitive eating and making peace with foo...

In this heartfelt conversation, Mary interviews Aija Mayrock, a writer and spoken word poet whose work will send chills down your spine and tears down your cheeks (the good kind!). Aija shares with us... how she published her first book at 19 years old tips for becoming a writer or pursuing your creative passion what the writing process can look like and where to draw inspiration from Plus, Aija o...

This short solo episode is a message to my fellow perfectionists. If you‘ve ever felt like perfectionism is holding you back, listen to this to break free from that. You will learn a language trick that will help reframe your mindset about being ”perfect” so that you can finally let go of all those toxic pressures and expectations. Remember: perfect doesn‘t exist, so don‘t strive to be perfect. In...

Today Mary chats with Jules Acree (@julesacree) about intentional productivity, slow living, and decluttering your digital and physical space. You will learn about... the BEST (free) tool for organizing your life mindful and intentional productivity why clutter is associated with anxiety and ways to de-clutter your space Our guest, Jules Acree (@julesacree) is a writer, YouTuber, and entrepreneur...

A lot of people (wrongly) believe that asking for help means that you‘ve somehow failed... Like if you can‘t do everything on your own then you‘re somehow not good enough. But the truth is, you don‘t have to do everything yourself. It is strong and brave and worthwhile to ask people to support you. In this episode, will Mary talks about... how asking for help creates opportunities for both you and...

In this solo episode Mary shares 6 habits that are good for mental health and personal development AKA habits that might make you a better person! Remember: take what you need and leave what you don‘t! If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and share it on social media! Make sure to tag @maryspodcast And make sure to get Mary‘s book, The Gift of Self-Love: https://maryscupoftea.com/gift-of-sel...

Mary is joined by Human Design expert Erin Claire Jones to talk about how we can use this powerful spiritual tool to cultivate more self-love. Human Design is a synthesis of ancient wisdom and modern science that sheds light on a person’s energetic makeup, as well as specific tools they can use to live at their happiest, healthiest, highest potential. It offers insight into what’s possible, and hi...

Today Mary is talking about the difference between thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Once you know the distinctions, it becomes easier to manage your mind because you know exactly what you‘re thinking, feeling, or experiencing. You will learn how to... redirect your thoughts using positive self-talk interrupt negative thought spirals and stop feeling like shit all the time address emotions that st...

In this episode, Mary chats with Nadya Okamoto, co-Founder of August, a lifestyle period brand working to reimagine periods to be powerful. They chat about period poverty, mental health, relationships and what it‘s like living as a social media influencer and entrepreneur. You will learn... How does period poverty affect people who have their periods What is Nadya and her company, August, are doin...

In this episode, Mary shares with you 5 mantras that have helped to support her through hard times. She also shares some tips to apply these mantras into your own life! You will learn... What are mantras? And where do they come from How to work with your mindset to reframe your circumstances How to manage your energy through choice Remember: Everything is happening for you, not to you. I‘m curious...