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

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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00:19:28

If You Want More Confidence, You Need To Practice...

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

2026/04/09

Have you ever noticed how the more you rush, the more everything seems to fall apart? Let’s explore how constantly being “on the go” disconnects you from your confidence and inner peace. If you’re constantly rushing, then you’re stuck in your own anxious headspace, not actually connected to yourself and your surroundings.In a world that rewards productivity and hustle, slowing down can feel uncomfortable… even wrong. But what if the very thing you think is holding you back is actually the key to

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00:25:50

Your Self Love Check-In: 3 Questions To Ask Yourself...

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

2026/04/02

Spring is a natural time for renewal, and this is your reminder to come back to self love in a grounded way. Not a full reset, not a glow up, just a check-in. A moment to notice what feels good, what feels off, and where you might need a little more care from yourself right now.Here are 3 questions that are designed to make you feel more alive and aligned. I invite you to ponder these questions or better yet, use them as prompts for bullet journaling! Feel free to share your thoughts with me in a

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01:01:36

7 Moments That Shaped Our Marriage (feat. My Husband)

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

2026/03/26

Seven years together, three years married, and somehow we’re still learning new things about each other!In this episode, Husband joins Mary to reflect on moments that shaped their relationship. This isn’t relationship advice or a step-by-step guide to a perfect marriage. It’s just us looking back at what we’ve been through and realizing how those experiences changed the way we communicate, support each other, and show up in our relationship. Get ready for funny stories, peak memories, and relatable

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00:17:14

5 Things I’d Change If I Could Rewrite My Self-Love Book

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

2026/03/19

Five years ago, I published The Gift of Self-Love. Writing that book when I was just 20 years old was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. And its message around confidence, healing, and self-love still feels deeply true to me today.But five years of living, growing, and talking with thousands of women about their experiences has also expanded my understanding of self-love in ways I could not have fully seen back then. In this reflective episode, I look back on the book with fresh

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00:27:30

Feeling Inadequate? How to Snap Out of It and Rebuild...

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

2026/03/12

Have you ever felt like no matter what you do, it’s never enough? Same. Let's talk about inadequacy– how to snap the F out of it and shift into confidence.Mary introduces her powerful self-love formula, which intertwines self-esteem, self-compassion, and self-worth, as she challenges listeners to confront their feelings of inadequacy. We also unpack the heavy feelings of inadequacy and shame and how redefining self worth can help you stop measuring yourself against impossible standards. You will

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00:34:20

Why Self-Help is NOT Always Helpful for Self-Love

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

2026/03/05

If you’ve ever felt like you have to constantly optimize your life to deserve self-love, this conversation will help you rethink how you approach personal development. A deep dive into the complicated relationship between self-help and self love, and why the self-help industry can sometimes leave women feeling more inadequate instead of more confident.You will learn how to... recognize when self-help messaging is subtly making you feel broken instead of helping you build self-love break the

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00:45:24

How to Feel Confident When You Speak with My Voice...

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

2026/02/26

Your voice changes when you feel insecure. It gets tighter, faster, or smaller, and suddenly you don’t feel confident anymore. In this conversation, we explore how to build real confidence by regulating your nervous system and learning to speak from a grounded, embodied confident place.Mary is joined by voice and communication coach Ryan O’Shea to explore how your voice can make or break your confidence. And no, this isn’t about fixing vocal fry or sounding “more professional.” It’s about learning

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00:27:48

5 Sneaky Eating Disorder Habits You Might Still Be...

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

2026/02/19

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 disordered eating 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 recovery for years or are just beginning to heal your relationship with food and your body, it’s

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00:40:55

28 Things I Wish I Knew at 18 (About Boys,...

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

2026/02/12

With special guest: my Sister!!! For my 28th birthday, I sat down with my 18-year-old sister to share 28 truths about confidence, dating, boys, people, and being a woman with self-worth.This conversation moves from chaotic sister humor to the deeper realities of building confidence as a woman. We talk about why most mistakes get made after midnight, how everything feels more dramatic in the dark, and why intensity is not the same thing as compatibility. We unpack the difference between attraction

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00:30:48

Self-Care During Hard Times: How to Stay Emotionally...

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

2026/02/05

When the external world feels heavy, your internal world must stay regulated. Self-care is not about escaping reality. It’s about standing steadily inside it. This conversation is about how to stay emotionally regulated when the noise feels constant and the news cycle never ends.We’ll talk about protecting your energy, being intentional with your attention, and practicing self-care through boundaries with yourself. If your mental health has felt stretched thin by the state of the world, this episode

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00:52:35

What Women Misunderstand About Anxiety, Mental...

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

2026/01/29

Many women talk about anxiety as if it’s a personality trait, but Dr. Ellen Vora offers a different lens: anxiety could be a mind-body signal that something in your mental health ecosystem needs support. In this conversation, we unpack what women misunderstand about anxiety, why mental health is deeply physical, and how to stop seeing anxiety as a personal flaw.You will learn…the difference between “false anxiety” vs. “true anxiety” (and why that distinction changes everything)is it the mind-body

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00:23:00

The Best Mental Health Book That Changed How I See...

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

2026/01/22

Sometimes the parts of us we’re trying hardest to fix are the ones working the hardest to protect us. Inspired by one of the best mental health books I’ve read recently, this episode offers a compassionate framework for understanding your inner world without pathologizing it.If you’ve ever felt conflicted, inconsistent, or torn in different directions, this conversation is for you. It explores why inner tension does not mean you are failing at mental health. It might actually make a lot of sense

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01:05:29

Why Manifestation Doesn’t Work Without Self-Worth...

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

2026/01/15

WOW!!! This just might be the most enlightening, inspiring interview on Mary’s Cup of Tea, thanks to our guest, Samantha Chung. Rooted in self-love and self-worth, Sam’s approach to manifestation is deep yet simple, grounded yet expansive, firm yet deeply compassionate.Contrary to popular belief, isn’t about positive thinking, vision boards, or proving your worth — it’s about the relationship you have with yourself. Sam explains why healing shame, releasing self-criticism, and relating to yourself

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00:33:32

6 Self Love Lessons I’m Taking Into My Late 20s (Encore)

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

2026/01/08

Self love isn’t just about accepting yourself as you are or chasing a better version of yourself. It’s about learning how to hold contradictory parts of yourself with self compassion and curiosity.This conversation explores self love, confidence, mental health, body image, and self-awareness through the lens of growth, rest, insecurity, joy, and becoming. If you’re in your late 20s, or going through a big life transition, this episode is for you.You will learn how to…reframe the way you think about

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00:56:18

How Astrology Can Support Your Mental Health with...

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

2026/01/01

Astrology can be a grounding, practical tool for self-love and mental health, especially for women navigating change. Daniela from Cosmic Latte joins me to break down rising signs, moon energy, and Saturn returns—and how understanding your zodiac chart can help you meet yourself with more compassion, confidence, and care. Whether you’re looking to add a little whimsy to your life or fully devote yourself to the stars, this episode is equal parts fun and educational.You will learn about...why most

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00:20:09

How to Make a Vision Board: A Self-Love Practice for...

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

2025/12/25

A vision board can be a powerful tool for self love when created intentionally. In this episode, Mary shares how to approach vision boarding as a self-love practice rooted in intention, self worth, and presence rather than pressure, perfection, or productivity.If you want Mary’s vision board template, you can get instant access at maryscupoftea.com/vision and follow along.Instead of focusing on how your life should look, this process invites you to reconnect with how you want it to feel — offering a

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00:43:12

Why Women Need To Stop Trying to Be “Good” with Joy...

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

2025/12/19

As women, we’re often praised for being “good” — benevolent, proper, generous, and agreeable. But that version of goodness often comes at the expense of your mental health. And it requires a type of self-abandonment which leaves little room for complexity, creativity, or truth.Poet and writer Joy Sullivan joins Mary to explore why being “good” can be antithetical to being fully human. Together, they unpack purity culture (both religious and progressive), moral performance, and the shame that follows

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00:06:37

The 7 Principles of Self-Love: What Loving Yourself...

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

2025/12/11

In this episode, Mary explores seven principles of self love, using her Self-Love Tree framework as a calm and grounding guide for your year-end reflection and renewal.You will learn how to…Understand the roots of self-love: self-esteem, self-compassion, and self-worthApply the Self-Love Tree framework to your spiritual, emotional, mental, physical, social, romantic, and existential wellbeingCreate your own personalized self-love template to support next year’s intentionsMay you always ground

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00:49:02

How Toxic Positivity Harms Mental Health with Whitney...

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

2025/12/06

Mary talks with licensed psychotherapist Whitney Goodman about the harmful effects of toxic positivity on our mental health. We’ve all heard it, seen it, and experienced it — those moments when someone brushes off your pain and tells you to “just think positive!” It’s dismissive, overwhelming, and the opposite of self compassion.Whitney shares with us about... what toxic positivity is and the different areas it shows up in (specifically how it appears in religion, workplace, health, grief, etc)how

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00:32:07

7 Steps to Stop Overthinking and Make Decisions From...

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

2025/11/27

If decision fatigue has you spiraling, this episode will help you reconnect with your needs, wants, desires, and values. Mary shares 7 steps for soothing anxiety, finding clarity, and making choices with confidence and from a place of self-love. You will learn how to... - Stop outsourcing your life to other people’s opinions - Regulate your nervous system so you can make decisions from a place of confidence and self love - Clarify your values and return to your own inner guidance Remember: self love

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