The Mary Marantz Show

In this episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary sits down with author and overwhelm advocate Nichole Suvar to explore how to cultivate peace amid exhausting seasons by understanding Eden's 7 original characteristics. They discuss anxiety, control, perfectionism, and spiritual truths that help us find calm in a chaotic world as they dig into Nichole's BRAND NEW book,  I Don't Have to Hold It All Tog...

In this episode, Mary Marantz interviews Taneshia Yerby about overcoming fears, trusting God's plan, and walking confidently in your purpose, as they dig into her brand new book From Dreams to Drive . They discuss how to recognize your divine assignment, the importance of self-awareness, and practical, actionable steps to move from just dreaming about your goal to actually DOING the work…. all whi...

In this episode, Mary sits down for a SECOND time with her long-time friend and fellow author + Mic Drop founder, Jess Ekstrom, to talk ALL about how external validation and proving people wrong will NEVER be the jet fuel that sustains us for the long haul as they dig into her BRAND NEW book Making It Without Losing It: How to Stay Motivated In a World Where We are Never Done. The two explore the...

I n this episode, Mary sits down for a second time with her friend and fellow author, Jason VanRuler, to explore how our past shapes our communication styles and Jason's brand new book  Discovering Your Communication Type . They discuss the 5 communication types based on the PATHS model, how to recognize and adapt to different styles, and practical tools for building stronger, more authentic relat...

In this episode Mary sits down for a second time with one of HER all-time favorite authors, Jon Acuff, as the two dive into practical strategies from his new book, Procrastination Proof: Never Get Stuck Again.  Together they unpack how understanding the true roots of procrastination can set you free to live an impactful life. Whether you're a creator, entrepreneur, or someone tired of feeling stuc...

Show Notes: In a world that often celebrates perfection, many of us grapple with feelings of inadequacy, rejection, and the longing for belonging. On the way to BIG dreams there are often tables we are never invited to, doors that close right in our faces, and we already know we will have to endure "no" after "no" before we finally get the YES that will change our lives. In this episode of the Mar...

This week on The SHOW UP Season of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary sits down with Shannan Martin, author of Counterweights: An Essential Practice for Holding Hope in a Heavy World, to dive into showing up in the BOTH/AND of life… holding on to both the beauty and the horror of the world with both hands. The two talk about the power of community and practical ways to carry hope amid chaos. If you're fe...

In this solo episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary explains an A-ha moment that changed everything for her… this realization that nonchalance is really just a SNEAKY sub-genre of procrastination. Drawing from her time in law school, Mary talks about those times when she wanted to turn around and go back rather than face down the Socratic method. We do that, don't we?  We get so afraid of failing,...

In this powerful episode of The Show Up Season of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary sits down with her dear friend, bestselling author and international speaker Antonio Neves, to talk about his latest book " The 1-Day Method: The Surprising Power of Winning One Day At a Time" and how it was born out of Antonio and his family losing their home and everything in it in the 2025 California wildfires. The tw...

In this solo episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary tells us to SHOW UP and DO the WORK. Drawing on a recent Peloton ride where instructor Robin Arzon said "Your character knows when you cut corners," Mary does a deep dive into the cost of orginality, dealing with copycats & plagiarism, and what we get so very WRONG about "there is nothing new under the sun." From there she builds into the TWO RUL...

To Join Launch Camp:  https://tonicsiteshop.com/camp/?ref=marymarantz   In this episode of the Mary Marantz Show, Mary sits down with Tonic's Jeffrey Shipley to discuss the theme of 'showing up' during challenging times.   The two explore the complexities of navigating burnout, the pressure of perfectionism, and the journey of self-discovery that comes with acknowledging our own limitations. Jeff...

In this solo episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary talks about what it looks like to SHOW UP and co-create with your audience. Most of us are so busy worrying about "What might go wrong?" that we forget to say, "Yea, but who might it help?" So to help us do that, Mary pulls back the curtain on one of her very first videos in her signature Writing Course and allows us to listen in as she uses Stan...

In this episode of The Mary Marantz Show, host Mary Marantz sits down with Nathan Clarkson- an accomplished actor, author, and filmmaker- to discuss his new book "I'm the Worst." Nathan shares his experiences growing up in a prominent Christian family, the pressures of public perception, and the journey of embracing his true self amidst personal struggles. The conversation delves into themes of vu...

In this solo episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary talks about why one of Fear's favorite scripts is "What if ALL of this is just a WASTE of time?"  She explains that one of the most BRUTAL things about being an adult is that we start to develop this muscle memory for disappointment. We've been here before. We've tried that before. And it didn't work out. And how that instant sting of "let down"...

In this episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary sits down with Tanner Olson (of WrittentoSpeak fame!) to discuss his brand new book, Getting Through What You're Going Through! The two explore themes of hope, grief, and the creative process. The conversation delves into the importance of radical acceptance, the challenges of writing, and the balance between excellence and consistency in creative end...

In this solo episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary talks about what it looks like to PRACTICE failing (or more to the point… FALLING!) Drawing an unexpected parallel (the way only Mary can!) between the Olympics and the new season of the show Shrinking, Mary digs into building the muscle memory of falling down seven times but getting back up eight. Most people never get around to actually SHOWING...

In this episode of The SHOW UP Season, Mary sits down with author and influencer Kendall Mariah to talk about her brand new book  This Little Fire of Mine: How Flickers of Doubt Can Spark a Bolder, Brighter Faith . The two talk about Kendall's journey from a childhood steeped in photography to navigating the complexities of neurodivergence, creativity, and authenticity in the creative industry. Sh...

In this solo episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary dissects what some of the all-time BEST Super Bowl commercials have in common… and what this can actually TEACH us about playing small. Tying in a favorite episode of Mad Men, Mary dives deep into the temptation to push only whatever is shiny & new vs. leaning in to true storytelling (and nostalgia!) She ties these two parallel conversations toge...

Do you know that you should show up more online, but every time you think of talking to the camera you just freeze up? Do you overthink every B-roll reel, what to share (and NOT share), and what visuals should go with it?  In this episode, Mary sits down with professional brand photographer and coach, Quianna Marie, to talk about the courage to SHOW up, SUCCESS, pivoting, and how to turn content i...

In this solo episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary digs into why it is true that, for most of us, IMPATIENCE kicks in long before CONSISTENCY has a chance to. She does this by breaking down 4 critical rules from The Law of the Harvest (including "you cannot reap what you did not sow")… and what this has to do with celebrating even our SMALLEST wins as a radical act of rebellion against SHAME. Mar...

In this episode of the Mary Marantz Show, we talk ALL about the importance of showing up over and over in life, planting small seeds of faith, and the significance of love in our actions. Joined by author Cynthia Yanof, the two explore the transition from law to authorship, the lessons learned from law school (including a stress dream come to life on a Contracts exam!), and the impact of waiting a...

In this solo episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary sits down to tackle the effects of "streaming" on storytelling in an ever-increasingly DISTRACTED world. Referencing a recent interview where Matt Damon said Netflix asks its creators to recap the plot four or FIVE TIMES throughout a movie because they know audiences are also scrolling on their phones, Mary argues that we have, quite literally, L...

In this episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary is joined by Chris Weinberg, founder and CEO of Well Coached, to discuss the SHOW UP season inspired by Mary's book. They delve into the four silos of success, the DISC assessment, and the importance of self-awareness and self-regulation in leadership. Chris shares his personal journey from growing up in a trailer to becoming a successful business coa...

In this solo episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary shares her insights from her first day at Yale law school, emphasizing the lesson that good lawyers don't ask questions they don't already know the answers to. This principle, while crucial in a legal context, serves as a metaphor for life, where many people hesitate to take action until they have everything figured out. Mary encourages listeners...

Do you ever feel like you keep getting distracted by things that ultimately don't really matter? That you're STUCK playing a bad game of kindergarten basketball where you just keep chasing the ball whichever way it rolls, and never making progress where it really counts?  In this episode, Mary sits down with the former head of Nike's Global Marketing Division for Kobe Bryant, John Olinger, who is...