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Welcome to Self-Love. We cover topics surrounding self-love including body-image, confidence, self-worth, body positivity, mindset, mental health, feminism, relationships, and so much more. Along the way, your host Mary lets you in on her personal life, never shying away from the messy, raw, and real conversations that we all crave. So grab a cup of tea, slide in your headphones, and get ready for some self-lovin!
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Women are put into all sorts of boxes i.e. sexist roles and expectations on who we “should” be. Life coach Kara Loewentheil is back to talk some sense into us and teach us how to break these internalized thought patterns.
You will learn...
- what “thought work” is and how it can help your mindset
- how to break out of the “virgin/whore” + “maiden/mother/crone” paradigms
- why “positive thinking” usually doesn’t work long-term (and what helps instead)
- how our sexist socializations project onto the women around us
Toward the end, Kara coaches Mary on some of the conflicting thoughts she’s having about her career.
Remember: the only way to stop caring about what other people think about you is to start caring more about what YOU think about you.
Kara Loewentheil, J.D. is a Master Certified Life Coach, founder of The School of New Feminist Thought, and host of the internationally top-ranked podcast UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone (50 million downloads and counting!).
Her first book, Take Back Your Brain: How A Sexist Society Gets in Your Head – and How to Get It Out (Penguin Life May 2024) has been called a “galvanizing debut” by Publisher’s Weekly, chosen as a “must-read” by the Next Big Ideas Book Club for May 2024, and praised by NYT-bestselling authors including Mel Robbins, Elise Loehnen, Dr. Marisa Franco, and Tori Dunlap.
A graduate of Yale College and Harvard Law School, Kara did what every Ivy League lawyer should do: Quit a prestigious academic career to become a life coach! Eight years after she stepped down as director of a think tank at Columbia Law School, she has created a multiple-7-figure business, taught millions of women how to identify the ways that sexist socialization impacts their brains, and helped women all over the world rewire their thought patterns to liberate themselves from the inside out.
Follow Kara on Instagram: @karaloewentheil Get Kara’s book, Take Back Your Brain here: https://amzn.to/3Wo3W1g
And if you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and share it on social media! Make sure to tag @maryspodcast and @karaloewentheil
Mentioned in this episode… Ep. 36: Feminism, Body-Image, and Unfcking Your Brain with Kara Loewentheil: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mi1O4iimYDJ2oT6PlY0nG?si=6a093c1379304c30
Thursday May 16, 2024
#206: The Easiest Journaling Prompt Ever
Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
Mary shares a 3-part journaling prompt that can help you gain deeper self-awareness regarding your true needs and desires. Use this simple, practical prompt anytime to connect with different aspects of yourself.
You will learn how to...
- Tap into a reliable source of personal insight
- Clear your mental chatter to understand what you really want
- Access your heartfelt, soul-centered intuitive guidance
Remember: "To hear your heart, you need time, stillness, silence, play, and surrender."
Make sure to get Mary's books 2 on self-love:
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The Gift of Self-Love: https://maryscupoftea.com/gift-of-self-love. This is a self-love workbook that will help you build confidence, recognize your worth, and learn to finally love yourself.
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100 Days of Self-Love: maryscupoftea.com/journal. This is a guided journal with 100 prompts to help you calm self-criticism and learn to love who you are.
If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and tag @maryspodcast on social media!
Mentioned In This Episode... Ep. 150 with Dr. Anita Johnston: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marys-cup-of-tea-the-self-love-podcast-for-women/id1495128359?i=1000597710471
Thursday May 09, 2024
#205: Overcoming Mom-Shame + Postpartum Anxiety w/ Cameron Rogers
Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
May is mental health month and MOMS need more mental health support. Today we’re joined by Cameron Rogers, a content creator who openly shares about the ins and outs of motherhood.
In this episode, Cameron shares…
- why she doesn’t share her kids names and faces online
- what postpartum anxiety feels like
- how motherhood gave her a new level of self-confidence
- advice for new moms
Remember: if you’re anxious about becoming a mom, you’re definitely not alone. But just like everything in life, each phase of motherhood is temporary.
Founder and Host of the Freckled Foodie & Friends podcast, Cameron Rogers (@cameronoaksrogers) utilizes her unfiltered voice and humor to carve out a safe space on the internet for mothers. Her podcast, produced by Dear Media, has amassed over 2 Million downloads and features genuine sit-down conversations discussing wellness, mental health, motherhood, and pop culture. She passionately sheds light on her experiences with pregnancy, postpartum depression, and the often unspoken or overlooked trials and tribulations of navigating the journey of motherhood. Recently, Cameron has extended her community to a Substack titled Fill Your Cup about how she’s keeping her cup full amidst motherhood.
If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and share it on social media! Make sure to tag @maryspodcast and @cameronoaksrogers
Thursday May 02, 2024
#204: Feeling Lonely? Listen to this.
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
Loneliness is the #1 contributing factor to the mental health crisis we’re currently experiencing so we MUST talk about it for Mental Health Awareness Month.
If or when you feel lonely, remember that it’s not a personal deficiency. It’s a systemic issue in our modern-day, industrialized world. The cure for loneliness is not to become a social butterfly, but rather to re-shape the way you interact with people.
In this episode, you will learn...
- why more and more people, especially Americans, are feeling lonely
- how to create a culture of connection with your friends and family
- the missing KEY to feeling less lonely
If you’re interested in Mary’s next online retreat, sign up to get Mary’s emails here: https://maryscupoftea.myflodesk.com/emails
If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and tag @maryspodcast on social media!
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
#203: Coping with Getting Ghosted and Family Estrangement w/ Minaa B., LMSW
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
It’s been almost 3 years since Mary has talked to her father. Now she’s processing that familial estrangement in real time with the help of Minaa B, a licensed social worker and proponent for psychological safety. The conversation also leads into the phenomenon of ghosting; why people do it and how to cope with the lack of closure.
You will learn...
- what constitutes estranged family and how surprisingly common it is
- why people GHOST and how to cope with ghosting in relationships
- the important difference between rules vs. boundaries
- ways to grieve and find closure for abrupt endings
Remember: closure is akin to forgiveness in that it can only come from within.
Minaa B. is a licensed social worker, mental health educator, and author of Owning Our Struggles. She is also the founder of a mental health consulting practice where she collaborates with organizations to help them develop psychological safety. Additionally, Minaa is the host of the Verywell Mind podcast, runs an advice column for Cosmopolitan magazine called Free Therapy, and is also a member of the Mental Health Advisory Committee for Wondermind, a mental fitness company co-founded by Selena Gomez. An expert in her field, Minaa has been featured in various media outlets, including Red Table Talk, Peace of Mind with Taraji, Oprah Daily, Katie Couric Media, and more. Minaa currently resides in New York City.
Follow Minaa on Instagram: @minaa_b Get Minaa's new book Owning Our Struggles: https://amzn.to/4b1GDOU
And if you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and share it on social media! Make sure to tag @maryspodcast and @minaa_b
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
#202: Dealing with Criticism
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
If you’re human, then you’ve probably received criticism. Though it can be quite unpleasant, your ability to encounter criticism and not let it affect you is directly proportionate to both your self-esteem and self-worth.
In this episode, you will learn...
- the 2 different types of criticisms
- what makes certain criticism hurt so badly (and how to not let it affect you) -
3 questions to ask yourself before listening to other people’s opinions
Remember: don’t choose a stranger’s criticism over your intuition, your values, and your heart.
If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and tag @maryspodcast on social media! And make sure to get Mary's books two on self-love:
- The Gift of Self-Love: https://maryscupoftea.com/gift-of-self-love. This is a self-love workbook that will help you build confidence, recognize your worth, and learn to finally love yourself.
- 100 Days of Self-Love: maryscupoftea.com/journal. This is a guided journal with 100 prompts to help you calm self-criticism and learn to love who you are.
Mentioned In This Episode...
Mary’s Body-Image TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/DoDzwM0gybg?si=P3kfRMBBdFgTMOAI
Mary’s IG reel that went viral and got criticized: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5l6-_fvZCS/?igsh=ZDJrYjA0aXpzM2ww
The 4 Agreements book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1878424319/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_AJC459ZTT9B1T36FX5ZR?linkCode=ml2&tag=maryscupoft0b-20
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
#201: Tips for Thrifting and Vintage Shopping w/ Virginia Chamlee
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Today we’re talking THRIFTING! If you’re anything like Mary, you love secondhand stuff and the unique joy it brings to your home. Artist and collector Virginia Chamlee joins us to share her tips, tricks, and secrets to scoring vintage furniture.
You will learn...
- how thrifting builds confidence
- tips for finding valuable vintage furniture and decor
- mistakes people make when they shop secondhand
Virginia Chamlee is a writer, artist, entrepreneur, and avid collector of vintage. She is the author of Big Thrift Energy, a manual for finding beautiful (often valuable) pieces of design for pennies on the dollar, and a source of inspiration for those looking to collect or style vintage in their own homes. A lifelong collector of vintage design, Virginia has spent years scouring thrift stores, estate sales, antique malls and flea markets for truly incredible, museum-worthy finds (like that Goyard trunk she found for $90, or the floor-length Christian Dior cape scored at Goodwill for $9). She believes even the most high-quality design should be accessible for everyone, and that the antiques industry is long overdue for a shakeup (and maybe a little more, well... energy).
An accomplished artist, her paintings and prints are available via exclusive partnerships with Chairish, Artfully Walls and Anthropologie. Virginia is also a professional writer with bylines at PEOPLE, Buzzfeed, Eater, Bustle, and others.
Follow Virginia on Instagram: @vchamlee
Get Virginia's book, Big Thrift Energy here: https://amzn.to/3V7zAPY
And if you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and share it on social media! Make sure to tag @maryspodcast and @vchamlee
Mentioned In This Episode...
estatesales.net
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
#200: A Self-Love Gift for YOU!
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Celebrating 200 episodes with sips of tea and a heart full of gratitude. Thank you, my self-lover, for listening to this podcast and giving yourself the gift of self-love.
Get my list of 200 Reasons to Choose Self-Love: https://maryscupoftea.myflodesk.com/200
From my heart to yours,
Mary
Mentioned in this episode:
- The Gift of Self-Love: https://maryscupoftea.com/gift-of-self-love. This is a self-love workbook that will help you build confidence, recognize your worth, and learn to finally love yourself.
- 100 Days of Self-Love: maryscupoftea.com/journal. This is a guided journal with 100 prompts to help you calm self-criticism and learn to love who you are.
- Hibiscus Heart Tea: maryscupoftea.com/tea
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
#199: Celebrating 1 Year Married w/ Husband!
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
My husband and I are celebrating 5 years together and 1 year married! To commemorate, we thought we’d answer your burning relationship-related questions while reflecting on the half decade we’ve spent together.
We talk about…
- how being married feels different
- adult friendships and how they’ve changed since our wedding
- our age gap
- advice for dating and finding “the one”
- tips for repairing after a fight
- how to decorate your home together, even if you have different styles
- new things we’ve learned about each other post-marriage
Tune in for hot takes, relationship advice, and just a sweet conversation about couplehood.
And if you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and share it on social media! Make sure to tag @maryspodcast and @maryscupofteaa
Mentioned In This Episode...
Ep. 157 about Our Wedding Reflections: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UGsNzalIhBmXyVogGFKFp?si=ylcqFLbIRgGIVZElssJDCQ
101 Questions to Ask Before You Get Engaged: https://amzn.to/3ISBSew
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
#198: Secrets to an Organized Home with Nikki Boyd
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Would you consider yourself an organized person? What about those with whom you live with?
In the hustle and bustle of life, households frequently face daily stress, financial hiccups, and time crunches which are often aggravated by a lack of organization in the home.
Professional organizer Nikki Boyd joins us to talk about communication as the ultimate organizing tool for households and well as hacks for keeping your home beautifully organized.
You will learn...
- ways to communicate with those you live with to ensure a more harmonious household flow
- 2 places in one’s home that tend to cause stress
- hacks for organizing your house and making it feel like a sanctuary
Remember: your home should feel like a vacation from the outside world. Why wouldn’t you make it into a place that feels rejuvenating?
Nikki Boyd is a professional organizer and founder of athomewithnikki.com where she helps bring beautiful order in homes around the world with her business, blog and YouTube channel. What began as a hobby is now a successful home organizing business, a popular blog, and YouTube channel, with thousands of readers coming to her site for creative and straightforward ways to beautifully organize their homes. She lives in Charleston, South Carolina with her husband and two puppies.
Follow Nikki Boyd on Instagram: @athomewithnikki
Watch Nikki’s helpful YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@AtHomeWithNikki/
Check out Nikki’s organizing services: https://athomewithnikki.com
Get Nikki's book, Beautifully Organized here: https://amzn.to/3PmyWKS
And if you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and share it on social media! Make sure to tag @maryspodcast and @athomewithnikki
Mentioned In This Episode...
Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst by Robert Sapolsky: https://amzn.to/49VkEcl